Desa RFP28TB manual

Save this manual for future reference. VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL ® Model: RFP28TB Shown with Optional Hearth Base and Mantel This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes. *Aftermarket: Completion of sale[...]

2 101935 CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Safety Information continues on next page Safety Information ................................................................................... 2 Product Identification .............................................................................. 4 Local Codes ........................................................[...]

3 101935 WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNINGS Continued WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. 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 supp[...]

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5 101935 ASSEMBL Y ASSEMBLING HEATER Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, 5/16" hex wrench, and slotted screwdriver Removing Front Panel Of Heater 1. Remove two screws near bottom corners of front panel with Phillips screwdriver. 2. Pull bottom of front panel forward, then down (see Figure 2) . Continued Figure 2 - Removing Front Panel of Hea[...]

6 101935 WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNING Always have burner shield and screen in place before operating heater. This prevents excessive temperatures on heater surfaces. Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. Bur[...]

7 101935 ASSEMBL Y Continued Assembling and Attaching Brass Trim 1. Remove packaging from three remaining pieces of brass trim. 2. Locate four brass screws, two adjusting 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 mitered[...]

8 101935 Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1, 1992, Section 5.3 defines uncon- fined space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1000 Btu per hour (4.8 cubic m per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances [...]

9 101935 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued DETERMINING 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: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation[...]

10 101935 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 WARNING ICON G001 W ARNING If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller[...]

11 101935 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued VENTILATION AIR (Continued) Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces ope[...]

12 101935 INST ALLA TION CHECK GAS TYPE Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supply is not propane/LP, do not install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater. INSTALLATION ITEMS Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below. NOTICE A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local code[...]

13 101935 36" 5" FLOOR CEILING Minimum Minimum To Top Surface Of Carpeting, Tile Or Other Combustible Material 6" Minimum From Sides Of Heater Left Side Right Side Figure 10 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB The thermostat sensing bulb has been placed inside the heater for protection during [...]

14 101935 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 HEATER TO WALL Mounting Bracket The mounting bracket is located on back panel of heater. It has been taped there for shipp[...]

15 101935 INST ALLA TION Continued Attaching Mounting Bracket to Wall Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and spacers are in hardware package. The hardware package is provided with heater. Attaching to wall stud method For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs. 1. Drill holes at marked locations using 9/64" drill bit. 2. Place mounting bra[...]

16 101935 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 steps 1 through 4 under Attachi[...]

17 101935 INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 19 - Placing Hearth Insert on Heater Base and Attaching Brass Base Trim Brass Base Trim Continued 5. Stand heater up on base. 6. Attach laminated insert onto hearth insert if desired (see Figure 19). Place hearth insert in hearth base as shown in Figure 19 below. 7. Assemble brass trim (see steps 1 through [...]

18 101935 INST ALLA TION Continued C. MOUNTING HEATER WITH OPTIONAL HEARTH BASE TO OPTIONAL MANTEL (The following instructions are for GMF800(A,B)/GMU801(A,B) models only. For other mantels, see instructions included with mantel kit.) Assembling Mantel IMPORTANT: Only use the optional mantels specified in this manual. See Accesso- ries, page 34 for[...]

19 101935 INST ALLA TION Continued 2. Locate pre-drilled holes at bottom of each side of mantel (see Figure 23). Use an electric drill with 1/8" drill bit. Insert drill bit into pre-drilled holes in mantel and drill through heater hearth base. Make sure the drill bit does not damage any gas plumbing lines inside hearth base. 3. Locate two 2&qu[...]

20 101935 CONNECTING T O GAS SUPPL Y Figure 24 - External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down NOTICE A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION Never connect heater directly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external re[...]

21 101935 IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings. CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG 1. Disconnect heater and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage hea[...]

22 101935 ON POSITION OFF POSITION 3. Pressurize supply piping system by either 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 forming show a leak. 5. Correct all leaks at once. Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG [...]

23 101935 OPERA TING HEA TER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING Continued WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explo- sion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. GRH/OV 015 Control Knob & I g nitor Button PILOT LO OFF HI IGNITOR LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read[...]

24 101935 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 information at the top of page 23. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step. 5. Turn control knob counterclockwise C-clockwise to the PILOT position. Press in control knob for five (5) seco[...]

25 101935 T O TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position. 2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) 1. Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the PILOT position. THERMOST A T CONTROL OPERA TION The thermo[...]

26 101935 INSPECTING BURNER Thermocouple Pilot Burner Figure 30 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Thermocouple Pilot Burner Figure 31 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 30 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 31 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect[...]

27 101935 BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 32 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 33 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping of the flame. It also shows the flame higher than one inch above the log. Note: When using the heater the first time, the flame will be yellow for approxi- mately o[...]

28 101935 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ODS/PILOT AND BURNER • Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or small, soft bristled brush to clean. CABINET Air Passageways • Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean. Exterior • Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture. Wipe the cabinet to remove dust. TROUBLE- SHOOTING Note: A[...]

29 101935 Continued REMEDY 1. Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve 2. Turn control knob to PILOT position 3. Press in control knob while in PILOT position 4. Continue holding down control knob. Repeat ig- niting operation until air is removed 5. Contact local propane/ LP gas company 6. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, pag[...]

30 101935 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during combustion Yellow flame during burner combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial opera- tion Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Burner orifice is clogged 2. B[...]

31 101935 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNING IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Clean- ing 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 exp[...]

32 101935 TECHNICAL SER VICE You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190. SPECIFICA TIONS SER VICE HINTS REPLACEMENT P ARTS BTU (Variable) 14,000/28,000 Type Gas Propane/LP Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 8"[...]

33 101935 P ARTS CENTRALS These Parts Centrals are privately-owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. Baltimore Electric 1348 Dixwell Avenue Hamden, CT 06514 1-800-397-7553 203-248-7553 Parts Department Portable Heater Parts 342 N. County Rd. 400 E. Valparaiso, IN [...]

34 101935 ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, either contact your nearest Parts Central (see page 33) 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. MANUAL SHUTOFF [...]

35 101935 ACCESSORIES STANDARD MANTEL Unfinished - GMU801(A,B) Finished - GMF800(A,B) For use with heater and hearth base. A real oak mantel offers compact styling and completes the fireplace look. Available in finished oak or unfin- ished oak, ready to stain or paint. Complete assembly and installation instructions included. PRESTIGE MANTEL Unfini[...]

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37 101935 KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 6 2 100566-01CB Front Panel 1 3 100573-01BR Screen Assembly 1 4 100721-01BR Burner Shield 1 5 100903-02 Log 1 6 M11084-38 Screw, #8 x 3/8" 2 7 099066-01 Mounting Bracket 1 8 M11084-26 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 2 9 100571-01BR Deflector Unit 1 10 098271-03 Ignitor Ca[...]

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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 PROPANE/LP[...]