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BLUE FLAME VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
MODELS REM10PT AND RH10PT
10,000 Btu/Hr Thermostatically-Controlled Heater
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
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 applian
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WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provi- sions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to Ai
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SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: If the recreational WARNING: This product con- or commercial enclosure does tains and/or generates chemicals not have a window or roof vent, known to the State of California DO NOT USE THIS HEATER to cause cancer or birth defects inside. or other reproductive harm. This heater should be inspected IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s before each use. Frequent clean- manual carefully and completely ing may be required. The control before trying to assemble, compartments
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11. Do not use heater if any part has been under SAFETY INFORMATION water. Immediately call a qualified service Continued technician to inspect the room heater and to 1. Install and use heater with care. Follow all replace any part of the control system and any local ordinances and codes. In the absence gas control which has been under water. of local ordinances and codes, refer to the 12. Turn off and let cool before servicing. Only Standard for Storage and Handling of Lique- a qualified
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The amount of propane/LP gas ready for use from PRODUCT propane/LP tanks varies. Two factors decide this IDENTIFICATION amount: Ignitor Button Control 1. The amount of propane/LP gas in tank(s) Knob 2. The temperature of tank(s) This heater is designed for use with a 20 or 40 Heater pound refillable propane/LP cylinder when used Cabinet as a self contained heating system (with hose and regulator). Larger tanks may be used if installed in a permanent gas supply system. The propane/LP cyli
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THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB INSTALLATION The thermostat sensing bulb is located inside the Continued heater. Do not move this bulb during installation or operation of the heater. CAUTION: This heater cre- INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL ates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall sur- Marking Screw Locations 1. Determine where you will locate heater. faces next to heater. Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall WARNING: Maintain mini- coverings or operating heater mum clearances
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Removing Front Panel Of Heater INSTALLATION 1. Remove two screws near bottom corners of Continued front panel. 3. Insert wall anchor (wings first) into hole. Tap 2. Lift straight up on grill guard until it stops. anchor flush to wall. Grill guard will slide up about 1/4". 4. For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red key 3. Pull bottom of front panel forward, then into wall anchor. Push red key to “pop” open down. anchor wings (see Figure 5). I M P O R T A N T : Do not hammer key! For thick
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places the regulator vent in the proper position INSTALLATION to protect it from the weather. Continued 6. Connect hose to heater inlet. Tighten firmly CONNECTING TO PORTABLE using a wrench. You must use the regulator CYLINDER GAS SUPPLY supplied with heater. 7. Open propane/LP supply valve on propane/LP tank(s) slowly. N o t e : If not opened slowly, WARNING: Review and un- excess-flow check valve on propane/LP tank derstand the warnings in the may stop gas flow. If this happens, close pr
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INSTALLATION CAUTION: Use only new, Continued black iron or steel pipe. Inter- nally-tinned copper tubing may CAUTION: Never connect heater be used in certain areas. Check directly to the propane/LP supply. your local codes. Use pipe of This heater requires an external large enough diameter to allow regulator (not supplied). Install proper gas volume to heater. If the external regulator between the pipe is too small, undue loss of heater and propane/LP supply. volume will occur. In
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Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than INSTALLATION 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) Continued 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 14). CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either FOR PERMANENT GAS SUPPLY opening propane/LP supply tank valve or using compressed air. WARNING: Test all gas piping 3. Check all joints from supply tank to equip- and connections, internal and ment shutoff valve (see Figure 15). Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. external
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OF F HI 6. Turn control knob counterclockwise OPERATING HEATER to the PILOT position. Press in control FOR YOUR SAFETY READ knob for five (5) seconds. 7. With control knob pressed in, push down BEFORE LIGHTING and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front of WARNING: If you do not fol- burner. Note: You may be running this low these instructions exactly, heater for the first time after hooking up to a fire or explosion may result gas supply. If so,
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OPERATING HEATER INSPECTING HEATER Continued Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat- tern often. TO TURN OFF GAS PILOT FLAME PATTERN TO APPLIANCE Figure 18 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Shutting Off Heater 1. Turn control knob clockwise to the Figure 19 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the OFF position. thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple 2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance to cool. When the thermocouple co
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e a so eco end ha you keep he bu ner W l r mm t t t r INSPECTING HEATER tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and Continued dirt. To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI. Your local computer store, hardware store or home center 1/2 GLASS HEIGHT may compressed air a can. ou a carry in Y can use 1/2 GLASS HEIGHT vacuum cleaner in the blow position. If using com- CORRECT FLAME PATTERN pressed air in a can, please follow the directions on AT H
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TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed, 1. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong 1. Replace pilot assembly there is no spark at ODS/pilot 2. Ignitor e
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TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after ODS/ 1. Burner orifice is clogged 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning pilot is lit and Maintenance, page 13) or replace burner orifice 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low 2. Contact local propane/LP gas company Delayed ignition of burner 1. Manifold pressure is too low 1. Contact local propane/LP gas company 2. Burner orifice is clogged 2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 13) or replace burner
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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. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. IMPOR T ANT : Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, c
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STORAGE TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation, CAUTION: Disconnect heat- operation or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA Heating Productsʼ Technical Service Department er from propane/LP supply at 1-866-672-6040. When calling please have your tank(s). model and serial numbers of your heater ready. When the propane/LP supply cylinder is not dis- You can also visit DESA Heating Productsʼ techni- connected from the heater, the heater and the cyl- cal service we
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS REM10PT AND RH10PT 22 21 20 10 14 19 16 13 12 10 4 18 1 1 9 14 15 7 17 6 3 1 5 8 2 1 Pilot 18 www.desatech.com 110373-01E
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PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" • • 2 2 099467-09 Front Panel Assembly • 1 099467-10 Front Panel Assembly • 1 3 099318-04 Grill Guard • • 1 4 101108-01 Grill Guard Clip • • 2 5 102017-02 Bottom Glass Retainer • • 1 6 098260-11 Glass Panel • • 1 7 099319-02 Top Glass Retainer • • 1 8 110701-01
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WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No. Date of Purchase 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 WARRANTIES FOR NEW AND FACTORY RECONDITIONED PRODUCTS New Products: DESA Heating Products warrants this heater and any parts thereof, to be free of d
