Desa Water Heater 000 to 30 User Manual

VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS  
RADIANT FLAME® HEATER  
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL  
RFP30T  
15,000 to 30,000 Btu/Hr  
Shown with  
Optional Mantel  
featuring Built-in  
Base  
with Thermostat  
WARNING: Improper installa-  
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-  
vice, or maintenance can cause  
injuryorpropertydamage.Refer  
to this manual for correct instal-  
lation and operational proce-  
dures. For assistance or addi-  
tional information consult a  
qualified installer, service  
agency, or the gas supplier.  
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not  
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-  
ing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.  
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable  
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any  
other appliance.  
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS  
• Do not try to light any appliance.  
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use  
any phone in your building.  
WARNING: This is an  
unvented gas-fired heater. It  
uses air (oxygen) from the  
room in which it is installed.  
Provisions for adequate com-  
bustion must be provided. Re-  
fertoAirForCombustionand  
Ventilation section on page 5  
of this manual.  
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a  
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s  
instructions.  
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the  
fire department.  
— Installation and service must be performed by a  
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas  
supplier.  
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufactured  
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.  
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate.  
This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.  
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer  
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PRODUCT  
IDENTIFICATION  
Ignitor Button  
PRODUCT  
Note: Do not remove  
Lighting and Warning  
Plates from heater  
FEATURES  
Control Knob  
SAFETY PILOT  
Lighting and  
Warning  
Plates  
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen  
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff  
system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature  
for vent-free room heaters. The ODS/pilot  
shuts off the heater if there is not enough  
fresh air.  
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM  
This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system  
requires no matches, batteries, or other  
sources to light heater.  
Screen  
Heater  
Cabinet  
THERMOSTATIC HEAT  
CONTROL  
Front  
Panel  
This heater has a thermostat sensing bulb  
andacontrolvalve. Thisresultsinthegreat-  
est heater comfort. This can also result in  
lower gas bills.  
Log  
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Gas Log Propane/LP Gas Space Heater  
LOCAL CODES  
UNPACKING  
Install and use heater with care. Follow all  
local codes. In the absence of local codes, use  
the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas  
Code ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*.  
WARNING: Do not remove  
the metal data plates attached to  
the heater assembly. The data  
platescontainimportantwarranty  
information.  
*Available from:  
American National Standards Institute, Inc.  
1430 Broadway  
1. Remove heater from carton.  
New York, NY 10018  
2. Remove all protective packaging ap-  
plied to heater for shipment.  
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.  
Batterymarch Park  
3. Make sure your heater includes two  
hardware packets.  
Quincy, MA 02269  
4. Check heater for any shipping damage.  
If heater is damaged, promptly inform  
dealer where you bought heater.  
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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER  
Piezo Ignitor  
ASSEMBLY  
ASSEMBLING HEATER  
Ignitor  
Cable  
Tools Required:  
• Phillips Screwdriver  
• 5/16" hex wrench  
• Slotted screwdriver  
Removing Front Panel Of Heater  
1. Remove two screws near bottom cor-  
ners of front panel with Phillips screw-  
Figure2-RemovingFrontPanelofHeater  
driver.  
Figure3-AttachingIgnitorCabletoPiezo  
Ignitor  
2. Pull bottom of front panel forward, then  
down (see Figure 2) .  
Heater Cabinet  
Installing Log  
Log  
Deflector  
Note: For easier installation, lay heater on  
its back.  
1. Remove log from inside top of heater.  
Discard protective packaging.  
Screen  
Log  
Retaining  
Brackets  
2. Attach ignitor cable to piezo ignitor  
(see Figure 3).  
Front Panel  
3. With Phillips screwdriver, remove four  
screws holding screen in place. Re-  
move screen.  
Truss  
Head  
Screw  
4. Gently slide log between log retaining  
brackets on deflector assembly (see Fig-  
ure 4). The log should fit firmly against  
bottom of log retaining brackets.  
Nut  
5. Reattach screen using four screws re-  
moved in step 3.  
Burner Shield  
Screw  
WARNING: Always have  
burnershieldandscreeninplace  
beforeoperatingheater.Thispre-  
ventsexcessivetemperatureson  
heater surfaces.  
Brass  
Front Trim  
Screw  
Figure 4 - Assembling Heater  
Failure to position the parts in  
accordance with these diagrams  
or failure to use only parts spe-  
cificallyapprovedwiththisheater  
mayresultinpropertydamageor  
personal injury.  
Brass Front  
Front Panel  
Trim  
Attaching Brass Front Trim to  
Front Panel  
1. Locate brass front trim in brass trim  
package.  
2. Slide the head of two truss-head screws  
from hardware packet into each end of  
brass front trim (see Figure 5).  
Nut  
Truss-Head  
Screw  
3. Line up screws with holes in front panel  
(see Figure 4). Insert screws in holes.  
Attach nuts from inside of front panel.  
Tighten with wrench.  
Figure 5 - Attaching Brass Front Trim to  
Front Panel  
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buildings of unusually tight construction,  
you must provide additional fresh air.  
ASSEMBLY  
AIR FOR  
Continued  
COMBUSTION AND  
VENTILATION  
Unusually tight construction is de-  
fined as construction where:  
Assembling and Attaching  
Brass Trim  
1. Remove packaging from three remain-  
ing pieces of brass trim.  
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the  
outside atmosphere have a con-  
tinuous water vapor retarder with  
a rating of one perm (6 x 10-11 kg  
per pa-sec-m2) or less with open-  
ings gasketed or sealed and  
WARNING: This heater shall  
notbeinstalledinaconfinedspace  
or unusually tight construction  
unless provisions are provided  
foradequatecombustionandven-  
tilation air. Read the following in-  
structions to insure proper fresh  
air for this and other fuel-burning  
appliances in your home.  
2. Locate four brass screws, two adjust-  
ing plates with set screws, and two  
shims in the hardware packet.  
b. weather stripping has been  
added on openable windows and  
doors and  
3. Align shim under adjusting plate as  
shown in Figure 6.  
4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim  
in slot on mitered edge of top brass trim  
(see Figure 6).  
c. caulking or sealants are applied  
to areas such as joints around  
window and door frames, be-  
tween sole plates and floors, be-  
tween wall-ceiling joints, be-  
tween wall panels, at penetra-  
tions for plumbing, electrical, and  
gas lines, and at other openings.  
Today’s homes are built more energy effi-  
cient than ever. New materials, increased  
insulation, and new construction methods  
helpreduceheatlossinhomes.Homeowners  
weather strip and caulk around windows and  
doorstokeepthecoldairoutandthewarmair  
in. During heating months, home owners  
want their homes as airtight as possible.  
5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim  
in slot on mitered edge of side brass  
trim (see Figure 6).  
6. While firmly holding edges of brass  
trim together, tighten both set screws  
on the adjusting plate with slotted  
screwdriver.  
If your home meets all of the three  
criteria above, you must provide ad-  
ditional fresh air. See Ventilation Air  
From Outdoors, page 7.  
While it is good to make your home energy  
efficient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh  
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning  
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side.  
8. Place the assembled trim on front of  
heater cabinet. Attach on top and sides  
with four brass screws included in hard-  
ware package (see Figure 7).  
appliances need fresh air for proper com- If your home does not meet all of the  
bustion and ventilation.  
threecriteriaabove,proceedtoDeter-  
mining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater  
Location, page 6.  
Exhaustfans, fireplaces, clothesdryers, and  
fuel burning appliances draw air from the  
house to operate. You must provide ad-  
equate fresh air for these appliances. This  
will insure proper venting of vented fuel-  
burning appliances.  
9. Reattach front panel to heater if you are  
going to mount the heater to the base.  
Do not reattach front panel at this time  
if you are going to mount heater to wall.  
Set Screws  
Confined and Unconfined Space  
The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1  
defines a confined space as a space whose  
volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000  
Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggre-  
gate input rating of all appliances installed  
in that space and an unconfined space as a  
space whose volume is not less than 50  
cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per  
kw) of the aggregate input rating of all  
appliances installed in that space. Rooms  
communicating directly with the space in  
whichtheappliancesareinstalled*,through  
openings not furnished with doors, are con-  
sidered a part of the unconfined space.  
Top  
Brass  
Trim  
Side  
Brass  
Trim  
Adjusting  
Plate  
PROVIDING ADEQUATE  
VENTILATION  
The following are excerpts from National  
Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Sec-  
tion5.3, AirforCombustionandVentilation.  
Shim  
Mitered Edge  
Slot  
Slot  
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three  
following ventilation classifications:  
Figure 6 - Assembling Brass Trim  
Screws  
1. Unusually Tight Construction  
2. Unconfined Space  
3. Confined Space  
This heater shall not be installed in a con-  
fined space or unusually tight construction  
unless provisions are provided for adequate  
combustion and ventilation air.  
The information on pages 5 through 7 will  
help you classify your space and provide  
adequate ventilation.  
Assembled  
Brass Trim  
Unusually Tight Construction  
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only  
iftherearedoorlesspassagewaysorventila-  
tion grills between them.  
The air that leaks around doors and win-  
dows may provide enough fresh air for  
combustion and ventilation. However, in  
Figure 7 - Attaching Brass Trim to Heater  
Continued  
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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER  
AIR FOR  
COMBUSTION AND  
VENTILATION  
Continued  
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION  
Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space  
Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space.  
Space:Includestheroominwhichyouwillinstallheaterplusanyadjoiningroomswithdoorlesspassagewaysorventilationgrillsbetween  
the rooms.  
1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height).  
Length x Width x Height = _________________cu. ft. (volume of space)  
Example: Space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space)  
If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings, add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of  
the space.  
2. Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.  
_____________________(volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = (Maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)  
Example: 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. =51.2 or 51,200 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)  
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.  
Vent-free heater  
Gas water heater*  
Gas furnace  
_____________________ Btu/Hr  
_____________________ Btu/Hr  
_____________________ Btu/Hr  
_____________________ Btu/Hr  
_____________________ Btu/Hr  
Example:  
Gas water heater  
30,000  
Btu/Hr  
Btu/Hr  
Btu/Hr  
Vent-free heater + 30,000  
Total 60,000  
Vented gas heater  
Gas fireplace logs  
=
Other gas appliances* + _____________________ Btu/Hr  
Total = _____________________ Btu/Hr  
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors.  
4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used.  
_____________________Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)  
_____________________Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)  
Example: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)  
60,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)  
The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.  
You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:  
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides an unconfined space, remove door to adjoin-  
ing room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside Building, page 7.  
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 7.  
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr heater, if lower Btu/Hr size makes room unconfined.  
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an unconfined space. You will need no  
additional fresh air ventilation.  
WARNING:Iftheareainwhichtheheatermaybeoperatedissmallerthanthatdefinedasanunconfinedspace  
or if the building is of unusually tight construction, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of  
the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANS Z223.1, Section 5.3 or applicable local codes.  
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AIR FOR  
COMBUSTION AND  
12"  
VENTILATION  
Continued  
VENTILATION AIR  
Ventilation Grills  
Into Adjoining Room,  
Option 2  
Ventilation  
Grills  
into Adjoining  
Room,  
Ventilation Air From Inside  
Building  
Or  
Remove  
Door into  
Adjoining  
Room,  
Thisfreshairwouldcomefromanadjoining  
unconfined space. When ventilating to an  
adjoining unconfined space, you must pro-  
vide two permanent openings: one within  
12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the  
floor on the wall connecting the two spaces  
(see options 1 and 2, Figure 8). You can also  
remove door into adjoining room (see op-  
tion 3, Figure 8). Follow the National Fuel  
Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Section  
5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for  
required size of ventilation grills or ducts.  
Option 1  
Option 3  
12"  
WARNING: Rework work-  
sheet, adding the space of the  
adjoining unconfined space. The  
combined spaces must have  
enough fresh air to supply all  
appliances in both spaces.  
Figure 8 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building  
Ventilated  
Outlet  
Attic  
Air  
Ventilation Air From Outdoors  
Outlet  
Air  
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation  
grills or ducts. You must provide two per-  
manent openings: one within 12" of the  
ceiling and one within 12" of the floor.  
Connect these items directly to the outdoors  
orspacesopentotheoutdoors.Thesespaces  
include attics and crawl spaces. Follow the  
National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANS  
Z223.1,Section5.3,AirforCombustionand  
Ventilation for required size of ventilation  
grills or ducts.  
To Attic  
To  
Crawl  
Space  
Inlet  
Air  
Ventilated  
Crawl Space  
Inlet Air  
IMPORTANT:Do not provide openings for  
inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a  
thermostat-controlledpowervent.Heatedair  
enteringtheatticwillactivatethepowervent.  
Figure 9 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors  
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IMPORTANT:Vent-freeheatersaddmois-  
LOCATING HEATER  
INSTALLATION  
ture to the air. Although this is beneficial,  
installing heater in rooms without enough  
ventilation air may cause mildew to form  
from too much moisture. See Air for Com-  
bustion and Ventilation, pages 5 through 7.  
WARNING:Maintainthemini-  
mumclearancesshowninFigure  
10. If you can, provide greater  
clearancesfromfloor,ceiling,and  
joining wall.  
NOTICE: This heater is intended  
foruseassupplementalheat.Use  
this heater along with your pri-  
mary heating system. Do not in-  
stall this heater as your primary  
heat source. If you have a central  
heating system, you may run  
system’scirculatingblowerwhile  
using heater. This will help circu-  
late the heat throughout the  
house. In the event of a power  
outage, you can use this heater  
as your primary heat source.  
CAUTION: If you install the  
heater in a home garage  
• heater pilot and burner must  
be at least 18 inches above  
floor.  
You can locate heater on floor. The optional  
hearth base is needed. You can also install  
the optional decorative mantel on the heater  
(some mantels require hearth base).  
IMPORTANT: Only use optional mantel  
and hearth base specified in this manual.  
Purchasetheoptionalmantelandhearthbase  
from your dealer. See Accessories, page 21.  
• locateheaterwheremovingve-  
hicle will not hit it.  
Forconvenienceandefficiency,installheater  
The heater may also be mounted on a wall.  
Youcannotuseoptionalmantelifmounting  
heater on a wall.  
• where there is easy access for operation,  
inspection, and service.  
WARNING: A qualified ser-  
vice person must install heater.  
Follow all local codes.  
• in coldest part of room.  
An optional fan kit is available from your  
dealer. See Accessories, page 21. If plan-  
ning to use fan, locate heater near an electri-  
cal outlet.  
WARNING: Never install the  
heater  
CHECK GAS TYPE  
Useonlypropane/LPgas.Ifyourgassupply  
isnotpropane/LP, donotinstallheater. Call  
dealer where you bought heater for proper  
type heater.  
• in a bedroom or a bathroom  
• in a recreational vehicle  
• where curtains, furniture,  
clothing, or other flammable  
objectsarelessthan36inches  
from the front, top, or sides of  
the heater  
CEILING  
INSTALLATION ITEMS  
36"  
Minimum  
Beforeinstallingheater,makesureyouhave  
the items listed below.  
6"  
Minimum  
From  
• as a fireplace insert  
• in high traffic areas  
• in windy or drafty areas  
Sides Of  
Heater  
• piping (check local codes)  
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)  
• equipment shutoff valve *  
• ground joint union  
• test gauge connection *  
• sediment trap  
Left  
Side  
Right  
Side  
CAUTION: This heater cre-  
ates warm air currents. These  
currents move heat to wall sur-  
faces next to heater. Installing  
heater next to vinyl or cloth wall  
coverings or operating heater  
where impurities (such as to-  
bacco smoke, aromatic candles,  
cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene  
lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may  
discolor walls.  
Minimum To  
Top Surface  
5" OfCarpeting,  
FLOOR  
• tee joint  
Tile Or Other  
Combustible  
Material  
• pipe wrench  
* An CSA/AGA design-certified equip-  
ment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an  
acceptable alternative to test gauge connec-  
tion. Purchase the optional CSA/AGA de-  
sign-certifiedequipmentshutoffvalvefrom  
your dealer. See Accessories, page 21.  
Figure 10 - Mounting Clearances As  
Viewed From Front of Heater  
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Marking Screw Locations  
INSTALLATION OPTIONS  
INSTALLATION  
1. Tape mounting bracket to wall where  
heater will be located. Make sure  
mounting bracket is level.  
Continued  
There are three options for mounting this  
heater.  
THERMOSTAT SENSING  
BULB  
A. Mounting heater to wall  
B. Mounting heater to optional hearth base  
WARNING:Maintainminimum  
clearances shown in Figure 13. If  
you can, provide greater clear-  
ancesfromfloorandjoiningwall.  
The thermostat sensing bulb has been  
placed inside the heater for protection  
during shipping.  
C. Mounting heater with optional hearth  
base to optional mantel.  
A. MOUNTING HEATER TO  
WALL  
Locating Thermostat Sensing  
Bulb  
1. Remove front panel of heater (see Fig-  
ure 2, page 4).  
2. Mark screw locations on wall (see Fig-  
ure 13).  
Mounting Bracket  
Note: Only mark last hole on each end  
of mounting bracket. Insert mounting  
screws through these holes only.  
The mounting bracket is located on back  
panel of heater. It has been taped there for  
shipping. Remove mounting bracket from  
back panel.  
2. Locate thermostat sensing bulb just  
under burner assembly.  
3. Remove tape and mounting bracket  
from wall.  
IMPORTANT: Attach thermostat sensing  
bulb to back of heater for proper operation.  
11"  
Min.  
16"  
Attaching Thermostat Sensing  
Bulb  
1. Remove thermostat sensing bulb from  
holders inside heater. Route through  
slot opening in bottom of heater.  
Only Insert Mounting  
Screws Through Last  
Hole On Each End  
20 3/4"  
Min.  
AjdoingWal  
Mounting  
Bracket  
2. Place clamp on thermostat sensing bulb  
as shown in Figure 11. Clamp is pro-  
vided in hardware package.  
Figure 12 - Mounting Bracket Location  
Floor  
3. Snap clamp into upper mounting hole  
as shown in Figure 11. Mounting hole  
is located on lower left edge on back  
of heater. Make sure the thermostat  
sensing bulb is pointing up.  
Methods For Attaching  
Mounting Bracket To Wall  
Figure 13 - Mounting Bracket Clearances  
Only use last hole on each end of mounting  
bracket to attach bracket to wall. These two  
holes are 16 inches apart from their centers.  
Attach mounting bracket to wall in one of  
two ways.  
Thermostat  
Sensing Bulb  
1. Attaching to wall stud  
2. Attaching to wall anchor  
Attaching to wall stud This method pro-  
vides the strongest hold. Insert mounting  
screws through mounting bracket and into  
wall studs.  
Clamp  
Attaching to wall anchor This method al-  
lows you to attach mounting bracket to  
hollow walls (wall areas between studs) or  
to solid walls (concrete or masonry).  
Figure11-AttachingThermostatSensing  
Bulb  
Decidewhichmethodbettersuitsyourneeds.  
Eithermethodwillprovideasecureholdfor  
the mounting bracket.  
Continued  
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8. Tighten both screws until heater is  
INSTALLATION  
firmly secured to wall. Do not over  
tighten.  
Continued  
Note: Do not replace front panel at this  
time. Replace front panel after making  
gas connections and checking for leaks  
(see pages 12 and 13).  
Attaching Mounting Bracket to  
Wall  
Figure 15 - Popping Open Anchor Wings  
For Thin Walls  
Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and  
spacers are in hardware package. The hard-  
ware package is provided with heater.  
Placing Heater On Mounting  
Bracket  
Attaching To Wall Stud Method  
1. Locate two horizontal slots on back  
panel of heater.  
Forattachingmountingbrackettowallstuds.  
1. Drill holes at marked locations using  
9/64" drill bit.  
2. Place heater onto mounting bracket.  
Slide horizontal slots onto stand-out  
tabs on mounting bracket.  
2. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line  
up last hole on each end of bracket with  
holes drilled in wall.  
Horizontal Slots  
Figure 17 - Installing Bottom Mounting  
Screws  
3. Insert mounting screws through bracket  
and into wall studs.  
B. MOUNTING HEATER ON  
OPTIONAL HEARTH BASE  
4. Tighten screws until mounting bracket  
is firmly fastened to wall studs.  
Attaching To Wall Anchor Method  
Tools needed:  
• #2 phillips screwdriver  
• Slotted screwdriver  
For attaching mounting bracket to hollow  
walls (wall areas between studs) or solid  
walls (concrete or masonry).  
Mounting Bracket  
(attached to wall)  
• Electric drill (if securing base to floor)  
Stand-Out Tab  
1. Drill holes at marked locations using  
5/16" drill bit. For solid walls (concrete  
or masonry), drill at least 1" deep.  
The optional hearth base kit includes the  
following:  
Figure 16 - Mounting Heater Onto  
Mounting Bracket  
• Hearth base  
2. Fold wall anchor as shown in Figure 14.  
Installing Bottom Mounting  
Screws  
1. Locate two bottom mounting holes.  
These holes are near bottom on back  
panel of heater (see Figure 17).  
• 4 wood screws  
• 4 sheet metal screws  
• Brass base trim  
• Hearth insert  
• 4 anchors  
• Laminate sheet & adhesive  
• 2 brass screws  
3. Insert wall anchor (wings first) into  
hole. Tap anchor flush to wall.  
4. For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red  
key into wall anchor. Push red key to  
“pop” open anchor wings.  
IMPORTANT: Do not hammer key!  
2. Mark screw locations on wall.  
3. Remove heater from mounting bracket.  
For thick walls (over 1/2" thick) or solid  
walls, do not pop open wings.  
4. If installing bottom mounting screws  
into hollow or solid wall, install wall  
anchors. Follow steps 1 through 4 un-  
der Attaching To Wall Anchor Method.  
If installing bottom mounting screw  
into wall stud, drill holes at marked lo-  
cations using 9/64" drill bit.  
Note: It is an option to secure GHB802A  
model hearth base to floor. You must secure  
the GHB802B, GHB802C, or GHB38 se-  
ries model hearth base to floor. To secure  
hearth base to floor, follow instructions un-  
derSecuringHearthBasetoFloor,page11.  
If not securing hearth base to floor, proceed  
to Mounting Heater to Optional Hearth  
5. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line  
up last hole on each end of bracket with  
wall anchors.  
6. Insert mounting screws through bracket  
and into wall anchors.  
7. Tighten screws until mounting bracket  
is firmly fastened to wall.  
5. Replace heater onto mounting bracket.  
6. Place spacers between bottom mount- Base, page 11.  
ing holes and wall anchor or drilled hole.  
7. Hold spacer in place with one hand.  
With other hand, insert mounting screw  
through bottom mounting hole and  
spacer. Place tip of screw in opening  
of wall anchor or drilled hole.  
Figure 14 - Folding Anchor  
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Bottom of Heater  
C. MOUNTING HEATER WITH  
OPTIONAL HEARTH BASE (IF  
APPLICABLE) TO OPTIONAL  
MANTEL  
INSTALLATION  
Shipping  
Screw  
Continued  
Base  
Securing Hearth Base to Floor  
See Instructions Included With  
Mantel Kit.  
1. Position hearth base in desired location.  
Mark holes for drilling (See Figure 18).  
Remove hearth base.  
Assembling Mantel  
2. For carpeted floor, make a small cut with  
a sharp knife at marked locations before  
drilling. If securing to a wood floor, drill  
a 3/4" deep hole using a 1/8" diameter  
drill bit. Do not use anchors in wood  
floors. If securing to a concrete floor,  
drill a 1 3/8" deep hole using a 1/4" di-  
ameter concrete drill bit. Completely  
insert anchors into each hole.  
IMPORTANT: Only use the optional man-  
tels specified in this manual. See Accesso-  
ries, page 21 for proper mantel kits. This  
heater is only approved for use with models  
GMF800/GMU801 series, GM900F/  
GM901Useries,GM700F/GM701Useries,  
GMC22F/GMC23U/GMC24U series,  
GMC32F/GMC33U series, GMC34F/  
GMC35U series and GMC26F/GMC27U/  
GMC28F series mantel kits. Using any  
other mantel will void the CSA/AGA ap-  
proval for this heater. Do not use models  
GMF800/GMU801 series, GM900F/  
GM901Useries,GM700F/GM701Useries,  
GMC22F/GMC23U/GMC24U series,  
GMC32F/GMC33U series, GMC34F/  
GMC35U series and GMC26F/GMC27U/  
GMC28Fmantelswithanyotherproduct. If  
the metal base is required with your mantel,  
the heater must be mounted on the base first  
Mounting Holes  
Holes for Securing  
Heater to Floor  
Sheet Metal Screw  
Figure 18 - Attaching Heater to Hearth  
Base  
Laminate  
Sheet  
3. Mount heater to hearth base following  
steps under Mounting Heater to Op-  
tional Hearth Base, below. After  
mounting heater, position heater and  
hearth base over drilled holes. With  
slotted screwdriver, secure hearth base  
to floor with four wood screws.  
Hearth  
Insert  
Screw  
Mounting Heater to Optional  
Hearth Base  
1. Lay heater on its back on a table with  
the bottom of heater overhanging the  
edge of the table.  
Brass Base  
Trim  
Figure19-PlacingHearthInsertonHeater  
Base and Attaching Brass Base Trim  
2. Remove 2 shipping screws in bottom  
of heater. Discard shipping screws.  
3. Line up mounting holes on top of hearth  
base with holes in bottom of heater (see  
Figure 18).  
4. Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure  
hearth base to heater with four sheet  
metal screws (see Figure 18).  
5. Stand heater up on base.  
6. Place hearth insert in hearth base as  
shown in Figure 19.  
7. Assemble brass trim (see steps 1  
through 7 under Assembling and At-  
taching Brass Trim, page 5).  
8. Slide base trim on heater base. Attach  
brass trim to base with two brass screws  
included as shown in Figure 19 below.  
Continued  
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INSTALLATION  
CAUTION:Usepipejointseal-  
ant that is resistant to liquid pe-  
troleum (LP) gas.  
CAUTION: Use only new,  
Continued  
black iron or steel pipe. Inter-  
nally-tinned copper tubing may  
be used in certain areas. Check  
yourlocalcodes. Usepipeof1/2"  
or greater diameter to allow  
proper gas volume to heater. If  
pipe is too small, undue loss of  
pressure will occur.  
CONNECTING TO GAS  
SUPPLY  
We recommenc that you install a sediment  
trap in supply line as shown in Figure 21.  
Locate sediment trap where it is within  
reach for cleaning. Install in piping system  
betweenfuelsupplyandheater.Locatesedi-  
ment trap where trapped matter is not likely  
to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture  
and contaminants. This keeps them from  
going into heater controls. If sediment trap  
is not installed or is installed wrong, heater  
may not run properly.  
WARNING:Thisappliancere-  
quires a 3/8" NPT (National Pipe  
Thread) inlet connection to the  
pressure regulator.  
Installationmustincludeaequipmentshutoff  
valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap.  
Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge  
hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from  
heater (see Figure 21).  
WARNING:Aqualifiedservice  
person must connect heater to  
gassupply.Followalllocalcodes.  
IMPORTANT:Holdpressureregulatorwith  
wrench when connecting it to gas piping  
and/or fittings.  
IMPORTANT:Installanequipmentshutoff  
valve in an accessible location. The equip-  
ment shutoff valve is for turning on or  
shutting off the gas to the appliance.  
CAUTION: Never connect  
heater directly to the propane/LP  
supply. This heater requires an ex-  
ternal regulator (not supplied). In-  
stalltheexternalregulatorbetween  
the heater and propane/LP supply.  
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male  
threads. This will prevent excess sealant  
from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe  
could result in clogged heater valves.  
The installer must supply an external regu-  
lator. The external regulator will reduce  
incoming gas pressure. You must reduce  
incominggaspressuretobetween11and14  
inches of water. If you do not reduce incom-  
ing gas pressure, heater regulator damage  
could occur. Install external regulator with  
the vent pointing down as shown in Figure  
20. Pointing the vent down protects it from  
freezing rain or sleet.  
Note: Burner bracket  
not shown for clarity  
Pressure  
Regulator  
3/8" NPT  
Pipe Nipple  
External  
Regulator  
Ground  
Union  
Joint  
Heater  
Cabinet  
Propane/LP  
Supply Tank  
Tee Joint  
Equipment  
Shutoff  
Valve *  
Reducer  
Test  
Bushing to  
Gauge  
1/8" NPT  
Connection *  
From External  
Regulator (11"  
W.C. to 14"W.C.  
Pressure)  
1/8" NPT  
Plug Tap  
Tee Joint  
Sediment  
Trap  
Pipe  
Nipple  
3" Minimum  
Vent Pointing Down  
Cap  
Figure 21 - Gas Connection  
Figure 20 - External Regulator with Vent  
Pointing Down  
*
An CSA/AGA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an  
acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA/AGA design-  
certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 21.  
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Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than  
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)  
Pressure Testing Heater Gas  
Connections  
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-  
ure 22).  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-  
ure 22).  
CHECKING GAS  
CONNECTIONS  
2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei-  
ther using compressed air or opening  
propane/LP supply tank valve.  
2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve.  
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in  
the OFF position.  
WARNING: Test all gas pip-  
ing and connections for leaks  
after installing or servicing. Cor-  
rect all leaks at once.  
3. Check all joints from propane/LP sup-  
ply tank to equipment shutoff valve (see  
Figure 23). Apply mixture of liquid  
soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles  
forming show a leak.  
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff  
valve to thermostat gas valve (see Fig-  
ure 23). Apply mixture of liquid soap  
and water to gas joints. Bubbles form-  
ing show a leak.  
WARNING:Neveruseanopen  
flame to check for a leak. Apply a  
mixture of liquid soap and water  
toalljoints.Bubblesformingshow  
a leak. Correct all leaks at once.  
4. Correct all leaks at once.  
5. Correct all leaks at once.  
6. Light heater (see Operating Heater,  
pages 14 and 15). Check all other in-  
ternal joints for leaks.  
Open  
Equipment  
Shutoff  
Valve  
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to  
Appliance, page 14).  
CAUTION: Make sure exter-  
nal regulator has been installed  
between propane/LP supply and  
heater.SeeguidelinesunderCon-  
necting to Gas Supply, page 12.  
8. Replace front panel.  
Closed  
Figure 22 - Equipment Shutoff Valve  
Thermostat Gas  
Valve Location  
Pressure Testing Gas Supply  
Piping System  
Propane/LP  
Supply Tank  
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG  
(3.5 kPa)  
1. Disconnect appliance with its appli-  
ance main gas valve (control valve)  
and equipment shutoff valve from gas  
supply piping system. Pressures in ex-  
cess of 1/2 psig will damage heater  
regulator.  
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where  
equipment shutoff valve was connected.  
Equipment  
Shutoff  
Valve  
3. Pressurize supply piping system by ei-  
ther using compressed air or opening  
propane/LP supply tank valve.  
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping  
system. Apply mixture of liquid soap  
and water to gas joints. Bubbles form-  
ing show a leak.  
Figure 23 - Checking Gas Joints  
5. Correct all leaks at once.  
6. Reconnect heater and equipment  
shutoff valve to gas supply. Check re-  
connected fittings for leaks.  
Continued  
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7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30  
LIGHTING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
OPERATING  
HEATER  
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30  
seconds, release control knob.  
1. STOP! Read the safety information,  
column 1.  
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps  
3 through 7. This heater has a safety  
interlock system. Wait one (1) minute  
before lighting pilot again.  
FOR YOUR SAFETY  
READ BEFORE  
LIGHTING  
2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve  
is fully open.  
8. Turn control knob counterclockwise  
3. Turn control knob clockwise  
Clockwise  
to desired heating level. The  
to the OFF position.  
C-clockwise  
WARNING: If you do not fol-  
low these instructions exactly, a  
fireorexplosionmayresultcaus-  
ing property damage, personal  
injury or loss of life.  
main burner should light. Set con-  
trol knob to any heat level between  
HI and LO.  
4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any  
gas. Then smell for gas, including  
near the floor. If you smell gas,  
STOP! Follow “B” in the safety in-  
formation, column 1. If you don’t  
smell gas, go to the next step.  
CAUTION:Donottrytoadjust  
heatinglevelsbyusingtheequip-  
ment shutoff valve.  
A. This appliance has a pilot which must  
be lighted by hand. When lighting the  
pilot, follow these instructions exactly.  
5. Turn control knob counterclockwise  
to the PILOT position. Press  
C-clockwise  
Ignitor Electrode  
in control knob for five (5) seconds  
(see Figure 24).  
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all  
around the appliance area for gas. Be  
sure to smell next to the floor because  
some gas is heavier than air and will  
settle on the floor.  
Pilot Burner  
Thermocouple  
Note: You may be running this  
heater for the first time after hook-  
ing up to gas supply. If so, the con-  
trol knob may need to be pressed in  
for 30 seconds. This will allow air to  
bleed from the gas system.  
• If control knob does not pop up  
when released, contact a qualified  
service person or gas supplier for  
repairs.  
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL  
GAS  
• Do not try to light any appliance.  
• Do not touch any electric switch; do  
not use any phone in your building.  
• Immediately call your gas supplier  
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow  
the gas supplier’s instructions.  
• If you cannot reach your gas sup-  
plier, call the fire department.  
Figure 25 - Pilot  
TO TURN OFF GAS  
TO APPLIANCE  
6. With control knob pressed in, push  
down and release ignitor button. This  
will light pilot. The pilot is attached to  
the front of burner. If needed, keep  
pressing ignitor button until pilot lights.  
Shutting Off Heater  
1. Turn control knob clockwise  
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn  
the gas control knob. Never use tools.  
If the knob will not push in or turn  
by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a  
qualified service technician or gas  
supplier. Force or attempted repair  
may result in a fire or explosion.  
to the OFF position.  
Clockwise  
Note: If pilot does not stay lit, refer  
to Troubleshooting, pages 17 through  
19. Also contact a qualified service  
person or gas supplier for repairs.  
Until repairs are made, light pilot with  
match. To light pilot with match, see  
Manual Lighting Procedure, page 15.  
2. Turn off all electric power to the ap-  
pliance if service is to be performed.  
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot  
stays lit)  
D. Do not use this appliance if any part  
has been under water. Immediately  
call a qualified service technician to  
inspect the appliance and to replace  
any part of the control system and  
any gas control which has been un-  
der water.  
Turn control knob clockwise  
the PILOT position.  
to  
Clockwise  
Control Knob  
Ignitor Button  
LO  
P I L O T  
O F F  
H I  
IGNITOR  
GRH/OV 015  
FigCuornetro2l K4no-b &CIgonnitotrroBulttoKnnob In The OFF  
Position  
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BURNER FLAME PATTERN  
OPERATING  
INSPECTING  
BURNER  
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame  
pattern often.  
Figure 28 shows a correct burner flame  
pattern.Figure29showsanincorrectburner  
flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame  
patternshowsyellowtippingoftheflame. It  
also shows the flame higher than one inch  
above the log.  
HEATER  
Continued  
THERMOSTAT  
CONTROL  
OPERATION  
PILOT FLAME PATTERN  
Note: When using the heater the first time,  
the flame will be yellow for approximately  
one hour until the log cures.  
Figure 26 shows a correct pilot flame pat-  
tern. Figure 27 shows an incorrect pilot  
flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is  
not touching the thermocouple. This will  
cause the thermocouple to cool. When the  
thermocouple cools, the heater will shut  
down.  
The thermostatic control used on this  
heater differs from standard thermostats.  
Standard thermostats simply turn on and  
off the burner. The thermostat used on  
this heater senses the room temperature.  
The thermostat adjusts the amount of gas  
flow to the burner. This increases or de-  
creases the burner flame height. At times  
the room may exceed the set temperature.  
If so, the burner will shut off. The burner  
willcyclebackonwhenroomtemperature  
drops below the set temperature.  
WARNING: If yellow tipping  
occurs, your heater could pro-  
duce increased levels of carbon  
monoxide. If burner flame pat-  
tern shows yellow tipping, follow  
instructions at bottom of this  
page.  
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown  
in Figure 27  
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to  
Appliance, page 14)  
• see Troubleshooting, pages 17 through 19  
NOTICE: Do not mistake orange  
flames with yellow tipping. Dirt  
or other fine particles enter the  
heater and burn causing brief  
patches of orange flame.  
Pilot Burner  
The control knob can be set to any heat  
level between HI and LO.  
Thermocouple  
Note: The thermostat sensing bulb mea-  
sures the temperature of air near the  
heatercabinet.Thismaynotalwaysagree  
with room temperature (depending on  
housing construction, installation loca-  
tion, room size, open air temperatures,  
etc.). Frequent use of your heater will let  
you determine your own comfort levels.  
Ifburnerflamepatternisincorrect,asshown  
in Figure 29  
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to  
Appliance, page 14)  
• see Troubleshooting, pages 17 through 19  
Figure 26 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern  
Top of Flame About  
One Inch Above Logs  
MANUAL LIGHTING  
PROCEDURE  
Pilot Burner  
1. Remove front panel (see Figure 2,  
page 4).  
Thermocouple  
2. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light-  
ing Instructions, page 14.  
3. With control knob pressed in, strike  
match. Hold match to pilot until pi-  
lot lights.  
Figure 28 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern  
at High Position  
Yellow Tipping  
4. Keep control knob pressed in for 30  
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30  
seconds, release control knob. Now  
follow step 8 under Lighting Instruc-  
tions, page 14.  
Figure 27 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern  
5. Replace front panel.  
Figure29-IncorrectBurnerFlamePattern  
at High Position  
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4. Check the injector holder located at the  
CLEANING AND  
MAINTENANCE  
REPLACEMENT  
end of the burner tube again. Remove  
any large particles of dust, dirt, lint, or PARTS  
pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum  
Note: Use only original replacement parts.  
Thiswillprotectyourwarrantycoveragefor  
parts replaced under warranty.  
cleaner nozzle.  
WARNING: Turn off heater  
and let cool before cleaning.  
5. Blow air into the primary air holes on  
the injector holder.  
PARTS UNDER WARRANTY  
6. In case any large clumps of dust have  
now been pushed into the burner repeat  
steps 3 and 4.  
CAUTION: You must keep  
control areas, burner, and circu-  
lating air passageways of heater  
clean. Inspect these areas of  
heater before each use. Have  
heaterinspectedyearlybyaquali-  
fied service person. Heater may  
needmorefrequentcleaningdue  
to excessive lint from carpeting,  
pet hair, bedding material, etc.  
Contact authorized dealers of this product.  
If they can’t supply original replacement  
part(s), either contact your nearest Parts  
Central (see page 20) or call DESA  
International’s Technical Service Depart-  
ment at 1-800-323-5190.  
Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip  
on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in  
the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air  
inlet hole about two inches from where the  
pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly  
(see Figure 31). With the unit off, lightly  
blow air through the air inlet hole. You may  
blowthroughadrinkingstrawifcompressed  
air is not available.  
WhencallingDESAInternational,haveready:  
• your name  
• your address  
• model and serial numbers of your heater  
• how heater was malfunctioning  
• type of gas used (propane/LP or natural gas)  
• purchase date  
CLEANING BURNER  
INJECTOR HOLDER AND  
PILOT AIR INLET HOLE  
Injector Holder  
The primary air inlet holes allow the proper  
amount of air to mix with the gas. This pro-  
vides a clean burning flame. Keep these holes  
clear of dust, dirt, lint, and pet hair. Clean  
these air inlet holes prior to each heating  
season. Blockedairholeswillcreatesoot. We  
recommendthatyoucleantheuniteverythree  
months of during operation and have heater  
inspectedyearlybyaqualifiedserviceperson.  
Usually, we will ask you to return the defec-  
tive part to the factory.  
Ports/Slots  
PARTS NOT UNDER  
WARRANTY  
Burner  
Tube  
Contact authorized dealers of this product.  
If they can’t supply original replacement  
part(s), either contact your nearest Parts  
Central (page 20) or call DESA  
International’s Parts Department at 1-800-  
972-7879 for referral information.  
Primary Air Inlet  
Holes  
Figure 30 - Injector Holder On Outlet  
Burner Tube  
Wealsorecommendthatyoukeeptheburner  
tube and pilot assembly clean and free of  
dustanddirt.Tocleanthesepartswerecom-  
mend using compressed air no greater than  
30 PSI. Your local computer store, hard-  
ware store, or home center may carry com-  
pressed air in a can. You can use a vacuum  
cleaner in the blow position. If using com-  
pressed air in a can, please follow the direc-  
tions on the can. If you don't follow direc-  
tions on the can, you coulddamage the pilot  
assembly.  
Pilot Air Inlet  
Hole  
WhencallingDESAInternational,haveready:  
• model number of your heater  
the replacement part number  
SERVICE HINTS  
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low  
Pilot Assembly  
• pilot will not stay lit  
• burner will have delayed ignition  
• heater will not produce specified heat  
• propane/LP gas supply may be low  
Figure 31 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole  
1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot.  
Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty  
minutes.  
CABINET  
2. Inspect burner, pilot, and primary air  
inlet holes on injector holder for dust  
and dirt (see Figure 30).  
When Gas Quality Is Bad  
• pilot will not stay lit  
• burner will produce flames and soot  
• heater will backfire when lit  
Air Passageways  
• Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air  
to clean.  
3. Blow air through the ports/slots and  
holes in the burner.  
Exterior  
Youmayfeelyourgaspressureistoolowor  
gas quality is bad. If so, contact your local  
propane/LP gas supplier.  
• Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild  
soap and water mixture. Wipe the cabi-  
net to remove dust.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Note: For additional help, visit DESA  
International’stechnicalservicewebsite  
WARNING: Turn off and un-  
CAUTION: Never use a wire,  
needle, or similar object to clean  
ODS/pilot.ThiscandamageODS/  
pilot unit.  
plug heater and let cool before  
servicing. Only a qualified ser-  
vice person should service and  
repair heater.  
Note:Alltroubleshootingitemsarelistedin  
order of operation.  
OBSERVED PROBLEM  
REMEDY  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
When ignitor button is pressed, there is no  
spark at ODS/pilot  
1. Free ignitor cable if pinched by any  
metal or tubing. Keep ignitor cable dry  
1. Ignitor cable pinched or wet  
2. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- 2. Reconnect ignitor cable  
tor cable  
3. Piezo ignitor nut is loose  
3. Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base  
panel of log set. Nut is located behind  
base panel.  
4. Broken ignitor cable  
4. Replace ignitor cable  
5. Ignitor electrode broken  
6. Bad piezo ignitor  
7. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong  
5. Replace ignitor  
6. Replace piezo ignitor  
7. Replace ignitor  
When ignitor button is pressed, there is  
spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition  
1. Turn on gas supply or open equipment  
shutoff valve  
1. Gas supply turned off or equipment  
shutoff valve closed  
2. Control knob not in PILOT position  
2. Turn control knob to PILOT position  
3. Control knob not pressed in while in 3. Press in control knob while in PILOT  
PILOT position  
position  
4. Air in gas lines when installed  
4. Continue holding down control knob.  
Repeat igniting operation until air is  
removed  
5. Depleted gas supply  
6. ODS/pilot is clogged  
5. Contact local propane/LP gas company  
6. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and  
Maintenance, page 16) or replace ODS/  
pilot assembly  
7. Gas regulator setting is not correct  
7. Replace gas regulator  
ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when  
control knob is released  
1. Press in control knob fully  
2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control  
knob pressed in 30 seconds  
1. Control knob not fully pressed in  
2. Control knob not pressed in long enough  
3. Safety interlock system has been trig- 3. Wait one minute for safety interlock sys-  
gered  
tem to reset. Repeat ignition operation  
4. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open 4. Fully open equipment shutoff valve  
5. Thermocouple connection loose at con- 5. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten  
trol valve  
6. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, 6. A) Contact local propane/LP gas com-  
1/4 turn more  
which allows thermocouple to cool,  
causing pilot flame to go out. This prob-  
lem could be caused by one or both of  
the following:  
pany  
B) Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and  
Maintenance, page 16) or replace ODS/  
pilot assembly  
A) Low gas pressure  
B) Dirty or partially clogged ODS/pilot  
7. Thermocouple damaged  
8. Control valve damaged  
7. Replace thermocouple  
8. Replace control valve  
Continued  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Continued  
REMEDY  
OBSERVED PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 16) or replace burner orifice  
2. Replace burner orifice  
Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit  
1. Burner orifice is clogged  
2. Burner orifice diameter is too small  
3. Inlet gas pressure is too low  
3. Contact local propane/LP gas company  
1. Contact local propane/LP gas company  
2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 16) or replace burner orifice  
Delayed ignition of burner  
1. Manifold pressure is too low  
2. Burner orifice is clogged  
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 16) or replace burner orifice  
2. Replace burner  
Burner backfiring during combustion  
1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged  
2. Burner damaged  
3. Replace gas regulator  
3. Gas regulator defective  
1. Check burner for dirt and debris. If  
found, clean burner (see Cleaning and  
Maintenance, page 16)  
Yellow flame during burner combustion  
1. Not enough air  
2. Replace gas regulator  
2. Gas regulator defective  
1. Problem will stop after a few hours of  
operation  
Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1. Residues from manufacturing processes  
1. Turn control knob to LO position and  
let warm up for a minute  
2. Operate burner until air is removed from  
line. Have gas line checked by local pro-  
pane/LP gas company  
Heater produces a whistling noise when 1. Turning control knob to HI position  
burner is lit  
when burner is cold  
2. Air in gas line  
3. Observe minimum installation clear-  
ances (see Figure 10, page 8)  
3. Air passageways on heater blocked  
4. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-  
4. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice  
nance, page 16) or replace burner orifice  
1. Turn heater off when using furniture  
polish, wax, carpet cleaners, or similar  
products  
Whitepowderresidueformingwithinburner 1. When heated, vapors from furniture pol-  
box or on adjacent walls or furniture  
ish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. turn into  
white powder residue  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Continued  
WARNING: If you smell gas  
• Shut off gas supply.  
• Do not try to light any appliance.  
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your  
building.  
• Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor’sphone. Followthe  
gas supplier’s instructions.  
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.  
IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning  
supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles,  
etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors.  
OBSERVED PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise 1. Metal expanding while heating or con- 1. This is common with most heaters. If  
just after burner is lit or shut off  
tracting while cooling  
noise is excessive, contact qualified ser-  
vice person  
Heater produces unwanted odors  
1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair 1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor caus-  
spray, glues, etc. (See IMPORTANT  
statement above)  
ing products while heater is running  
2. Low fuel supply  
2. Refill supply tank  
3. Gas leak. SeeWarning statement at 3. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-  
top of page  
ing Gas Connections, page 13)  
Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates)  
1. Not enough fresh air is available  
2. Low line pressure  
3. ODS/pilot is partially clogged  
1. Open window and/or door for ventilation  
2. Contact local propane/LP gas company  
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and  
Maintenance, page 16)  
Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF 1. Gas leak. SeeWarning statement at 1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-  
position  
top of page  
ing Gas Connections, page 13)  
2. Control valve defective  
2. Replace control valve  
Gas odor during combustion  
1. Foreign matter between control valve 1. Take apart gas tubing and remove for-  
and burner eign matter  
2. Gas leak. SeeWarning statement at 2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-  
top of page  
ing Gas Connections, page 13)  
Moisture/condensationnoticedonwindows 1. Not enough combustion/ventilation air  
1. Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti-  
lation requirements (page 5)  
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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER  
These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support our  
customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories.  
PARTS CENTRALS  
Baltimore Electric  
1348 Dixwell Avenue  
Hamden, CT 06514-0322  
1-800-397-7553  
Washer Equipment Co.  
1715 Main Street  
Kansas City, MO 64108-2195  
KS, MO, AR  
Dayton Hardware  
P.O. Box 275  
North Dayton Station  
Dayton, OH 45404-0275  
All States  
203-248-7553  
816-842-3911  
Parts Department  
937-258-3721  
OH 1-800-762-3426  
Portable Heater Parts  
342 N. County Rd. 400 East  
Valparaiso, IN 46383-9704  
All States  
East Coast Energy Products  
707 Broadway  
W. Long Branch, NJ 07764-1542  
732-870-8809  
Halco Enterprises  
208 Carter Drive, Unit 21  
West Chester, PA 19382-4500  
610-430-7717  
219-462-7441  
1-800-755-8809  
1-800-362-6951  
1-800-368-0803  
Tarantin Tank Co.  
P.O. Box 6129  
Freehold, NJ 07728-6129  
908-780-9340  
1-800-922-0724  
LA Porte’s Parts & Service  
2444 N. 5th Street  
Hartsville, SC 29550-7704  
803-332-0191  
FBD  
1349 Adams Street  
Bowling Green, KY 42103-3414  
270-846-1199  
Parts Department  
1-800-654-8534  
Fax: 1-800-846-0090  
Heater & Fireplace Store  
58 Halbe Lane  
Cape May Court, NJ 08210-1110  
609-390-1100  
Cans Unlimited, Inc.  
P.O. Box 645  
Taylor, SC 29687-0013  
All States  
803-879-3009  
1-800-845-5301  
Master Parts Dist.  
1251 Mound Ave NW  
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-2672  
616-791-0505  
Parts Department  
1-800-446-1446  
Fax: 616-791-8270  
SPECIFICATIONS  
BTU (Variable)  
Type Gas  
Ignition  
Pressure Regulator Setting  
Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) *  
Maximum  
Minimum  
Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)**  
TECHNICAL  
SERVICE  
You may have further questions about in-  
stallation, operation, or troubleshooting.  
15,000/30,000  
Propane/LP Only  
Piezo  
8" W.C.  
If so, contact DESA International’s Techni-  
cal Service Department at 1-800-323-5190.  
14"  
11"  
You can also visit DESA International’s  
technical service web site at  
Heater  
Carton  
23.75 x 25.9 x 8.5  
26 x 27.75 x 10.25  
Weight (pounds)  
Heater  
29  
35  
Shipping  
*For purposes of input adjustment  
**Measurement includes knobs and hood.  
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ACCESSORIES  
Purchasetheseheateraccessoriesfromyour  
local dealer. If they can not supply these  
accessories,eithercontactyournearestParts  
Central (see page 20) or call DESA  
International’s Sales Department at 1-800-  
458-2472 for information. You can also  
write to the address listed on the back page  
of this manual.  
FLOOR BASE - GHB30 Series  
For locating heater on the floor. Complete  
installation instructions included.  
PRESTIGE MANTEL  
Finished - GMC22F Series  
For use with heater and hearth base. Sturdy  
hardwood construction embellished with  
fluted sides and bullet medallions. Avail-  
able in a walnut finish. Complete assembly  
and installation instructions included.  
EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF  
VALVE - GA5010  
Equipmentshutoffvalvewith1/8"NPTtap.  
HEARTH BASE - GHB38  
Series  
For locating heater on the floor. Includes  
brass trim. Complete installation instruc-  
tions included.  
FAN KIT  
CORNER MANTEL  
Unfinished - GMC35U Series  
Finished - GMC34F Series  
GA3100A- Manually-Controlled  
or GA3200TA-Thermostatically-  
Controlled  
For use with heater. Features built-in base.  
Space-savingcornerdesignfeaturingclean,  
classic lines. Available in a walnut finish or  
an unfinished hardwood, ready to stain or  
paint. Complete assembly and installation  
instructions included.  
Provides better heat distribution. Makes  
heater more efficient. Complete installation  
and operating instructions included.  
CLEANING KIT - CCK  
(Not Shown)  
PRESTIGE MANTEL  
WITH BUILT-IN BASE  
Unfinished - GMC27U Series  
Finished - GMC26F Series  
Finished Oak - GMC28F  
Your vent-free gas appliance requires regu-  
lar cleaning and maintenance to prevent  
performance problems. This kit gives you  
the tools and instructions to make it easy to  
clean all critical areas of your appliance.  
For use with heater. Features built-in base,  
sturdy hardwood construction with classic  
styling and attractive molding. Available in  
light oak finish, walnut finish, or an unfin-  
ished hardwood, ready to stain or paint.  
Complete assembly and installation instruc-  
tions included.  
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ILLUSTRATED  
PARTS  
BREAKDOWN  
22  
RFP30T  
20  
23  
21  
7
8
10  
26  
13  
19  
12  
5
14  
6
9
16  
10  
11  
25  
24  
17  
1
3
4
15  
18  
2
1
12-1  
12-2  
1
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This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the  
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 16 of this manual.  
PARTS LIST  
RFP30T  
KEY  
NO.  
PART NUMBER  
DESCRIPTION  
QTY.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
098304-01  
Screw, #10 x 3/8"  
Front Panel  
Screen Assembly  
Burner Shield  
Log  
Screw, #8 x 3/8"  
Mounting Bracket  
Screw, #10 x 3/8"  
Deflector Unit  
Ignitor Cable  
6
1
1
1
1
2
1
8
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
2
1
100566-01CK  
100573-01BR  
100568-02BR  
100903-04  
M11084-38  
099066-01  
M11084-26  
100571-03BR  
098271-03  
9
10  
11  
12  
098249-01  
099440-06  
Nut, M5  
ODS/Pilot Assembly  
Thermocouple  
Ignitor Electrode  
Burner  
3/16" Pilot Tubing  
Injector  
Burner Bracket  
Pressure Regulator  
3/8" Outlet (Burner) Tubing  
3/8" Inlet Tubing  
Bracket Support  
Thermostat Gas Valve  
Cabinet  
12-1 098514-01  
12-2 098594-01  
13  
103447-01  
098517-01  
103845-07  
103408-01  
099415-06  
103255-01  
103256-01  
103837-03  
098522-13  
103502-01  
097159-04  
098304-03  
101046-01  
NJF-8C  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
Piezo Ignitor  
Screw, #8 x 3/8"  
Log Strap  
Nut, Hex  
PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN  
100562-01  
100563-01  
101899-01  
100642-01  
100769-02  
100563-01  
101416-29  
Lighting Instructions Plate  
Warning Plate  
Brass Trim Assembly  
Hardware Package  
Brass Trim Hardware  
Warning Plate  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Instructional Video  
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WARRANTY INFORMATION  
KEEP THIS WARRANTY  
Model _______________________________  
Serial No. ____________________________  
Date Purchased _______________________  
Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory.  
We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written  
warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
COMFORT GLOW VENT-FREE RESIDENTIAL GAS HEATERS  
DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2) years from the date of  
first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable  
instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.  
This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers only the cost of part(s) required to restore this  
heater to proper operating condition. Warranty part(s) MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or DESA  
International who will provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this  
warranty. The heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with  
the unit.  
This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear, or parts that fail or become  
damaged as a result of misuse, accidents, lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation. Travel, diagnostic  
cost, labor, transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibilityof the owner.  
TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE  
PRODUCT; THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND  
LIMITSTHEDURATIONOFANYANDALLIMPLIEDWARRANTIES, INCLUDINGWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTA-  
BILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE;  
AND DESA INTERNATIONAL’S LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT  
AND DESA INTERNATIONAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING  
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or  
consequential damages, so the above limitation on implied warranties, or exclusion or limitation on damages may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.  
For information about this warranty write:  
INTERNATIONAL  
2701 Industrial Drive  
P.O. Box 90004  
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004  
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