Desa 15 manual

Save this manual for future reference. VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS RADIANT FLAME ® HEA TER OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL 15,000 to 30,000 Btu/Hr with Thermostat Shown with Optional Mantel featuring Built-in Base WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property dam[...]

2 104434 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP HEA TER 1. 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. 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/ LP supply tank(s) outdoors. 3. If you smell gas • shut off gas supply • do not t[...]

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4 104434 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP HEA TER WARNING: Always have burner shield and screen in place before operating heater. This pre- vents excessive temperatures on heater surfaces. Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts spe- cifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or pers[...]

5 104434 OWNER’S MANUAL Assembling and Attaching Brass Trim 1. Remove packaging from three remain- ing pieces of brass trim. 2. Locate four brass screws, two adjust- ing plates with set screws, and two shims in the hardware packet. 3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 6. 4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitere[...]

6 104434 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP HEA TER WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space 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 applicab[...]

7 104434 OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued Figure 8 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room, Option 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room, Option 2 12" 12" Ventilation Grills into Adjoining Room, Option 1 VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air w[...]

8 104434 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP HEA TER 36" 5" FLOOR CEILING Minimum Minimu m Of Carp e Combus t 6" Minimum From Sides Of Heater Left Side Right Side Figure 10 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater INST ALLA TION CHECK GAS TYPE Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supply is not propane/LP, do not install heater. Call d[...]

9 104434 OWNER’S MANUAL Thermostat Sensing Bulb Clamp Figure 11 - Attaching Thermostat Sensing Bulb INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLATION OPTIONS There are three options for mounting this heater. A. Mounting heater to wall B. Mounting heater to optional hearth base C. Mounting heater with optional hearth base to optional mantel. A. MOUNTING HEATE[...]

10 104434 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP HEA TER Installing Bottom Mounting Screws 1. Locate two bottom mounting holes. These holes are near bottom on back panel of heater (see Figure 17). 2. Mark screw locations on wall. 3. Remove heater from mounting bracket. 4. If installing bottom mounting screws into hollow or solid wall, install wall anchors. Follow [...]

11 104434 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued Continued Securing Hearth Base to Floor 1. Position hearth base in desired location. Mark holes for drilling (See Figure 18). Remove hearth base. 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 ho[...]

12 104434 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP HEA TER Tee Joint Reducer Bushing to 1/8" NPT 1/8" NPT Plug Tap Test Gauge Connection * Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Cap Sediment Trap Figure 21 - Gas Connection * An CSA/AGA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optiona[...]

13 104434 OWNER’S MANUAL CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Cor- rect all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once. CAUTION: Make s[...]

14 104434 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP HEA TER TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1 . T urn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position. 2. T urn off all electric po wer to the ap- pliance if service is to be perf ormed. Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the PILOT position. 1. STOP![...]

15 104434 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 28 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern at High Position Figure 29 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern at High Position OPERA TING HEA TER Continued 1. Remove fr ont panel (see Figure 2, page 4). 2. Follow steps 1 thr ough 5 under Light- ing Instructions, page 14. 3. With contr ol knob pr essed in, str ike match. Hold match[...]

16 104434 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP HEA TER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circu- lating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a quali- fied service person. Heater may need more fr[...]

17 104434 OWNER’S MANUAL Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ignitor cable pinched or wet 2. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- [...]

18 104434 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP HEA TER REMEDY 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 16) or replace burner orifice 2. Replace burner orifice 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 1. Clean burner (see Cleanin[...]

19 104434 OWNER’S MANUAL 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. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Metal expanding while heating or con- tracting whi[...]

20 104434 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP HEA TER These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. P AR TS CENTRALS TECHNICAL SER VICE You may have further questions about in- stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA Internat[...]

21 104434 OWNER’S MANUAL 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. CORNER MANTEL Unfinished - GMC35U Series Finished - GMC34F Series For use[...]

22 104434 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP HEA TER 12-1 12-2 ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN RFP30T 1 2 9 10 11 12 17 18 19 21 22 23 8 20 7 1 3 5 16 4 25 24 1 6 13 14 15 26 10[...]

23 104434 OWNER’S MANUAL P AR TS LIST RFP30T 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. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 6 2 100566-01CK Front Panel 1 3 100573-01BR Screen Assembly 1 4 100568[...]

KEEP THIS WARRANTY W ARRANTY INFORMA TION 104434-01 Rev. D 02/00 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com INTERNA TIONAL 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 dat[...]