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104433

OWNER’S MANUAL

ACCESSORIES

Purchase these heater accessories from your
local dealer. If they can not supply these
accessories, either contact your nearest Parts
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.

EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF
VALVE - GA5010

Equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap.

FAN KIT

GA3100A - Manually-Controlled
or GA3200TA - Thermostatically-
Controlled

Provides better heat distribution. Makes
heater more efficient. Complete installation
and operating instructions included.

CLEANING KIT - CCK

(Not Shown)

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.

HEARTH BASE - GHB38
Series

For locating heater on the floor. Includes
brass trim. Complete installation instruc-
tions included.

PRESTIGE MANTEL
WITH BUILT-IN BASE

Unfinished - GMC27U Series
Finished - GMC26F Series
Finished Oak - GMC28F

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.

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 with heater. Features built-in base.
Space-saving corner design featuring clean,
classic lines. Available in a walnut finish or
an unfinished hardwood, ready to stain or
paint. Complete assembly and installation
instructions included.

FLOOR BASE - GHB30 Series

For locating heater on the floor. Complete
installation instructions included.

Summary of Contents for Comfort Glow RFN30T

Page 1: ...tallation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improper installa tion adjustment alteration ser vice or maintenance can cause injury or pro...

Page 2: ...ges 5 through 7 5 If heater shuts off do not relight until you provide fresh outside air If heater keeps shutting off have it serviced 6 To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Clea...

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Page 4: ...uts from inside of front panel Tighten with wrench Truss Head Screw Nut Front Panel Figure 5 Attaching Brass Front Trim to Front Panel Brass Front Trim ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING HEATER Tools Required Philli...

Page 5: ...uction 2 Unconfined Space 3 Confined Space The information on pages 5 through 7 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks aroun...

Page 6: ...of all fuel burning appliances in the space Vent free heater __________________ Btu Hr Gas water heater __________________ Btu Hr Gas furnace __________________ Btu Hr Vented gas heater _____________...

Page 7: ...d size of ventilation grills or ducts 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 space...

Page 8: ...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...

Page 9: ...of heater It has been taped there for shipping Remove mounting bracket from back panel 20 3 4 Min 11 Min 16 Adjoining Wall Only Insert Mounting Screws Through Last Hole On Each End Floor Figure13 Moun...

Page 10: ...are in hardware package The hard ware package is provided with heater Attaching To Wall Stud Method Forattachingmountingbrackettowallstuds 1 Drill holes at marked locations using 9 64 drill bit 2 Plac...

Page 11: ...th 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 sc...

Page 12: ...ING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING A qualified service personmustconnectheatertogas supply Follow all local codes IMPORTANT Check gas line pressure be fore connecting heater to gas line Gas line pressure must...

Page 13: ...ing show a leak Correct all leaks at once Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 21 2 Pressurize supply piping system by either usingcompress...

Page 14: ...ervice person or gas supplier for repairs 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 8 Turn control knob co...

Page 15: ...djusts 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 willcyclebac...

Page 16: ...or gas quality is bad If so contact your local natural gas supplier CLEANING BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the...

Page 17: ...e to cool causing pilot flame to go out This prob lem could be caused by one or both of the following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot 7 Thermocouple damaged 8 Control valve d...

Page 18: ...regulator 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation 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 l...

Page 19: ...for Combustion and Venti lation requirements page 5 POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Metal expanding while heating or con tracting while cooling 1 Heater burning vapors from paint hair spray glues etc see IMPORTANT s...

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Page 21: ...the floor Includes brass trim Complete installation instruc tions included PRESTIGE MANTEL WITH BUILT IN BASE Unfinished GMC27U Series Finished GMC26F Series Finished Oak GMC28F For use with heater F...

Page 22: ...22 104433 VENT FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER 15 000 TO 30 000 BTU HR 12 1 12 2 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 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN RFN30T...

Page 23: ...099440 05 ODS Pilot Assembly 1 12 1 098514 01 Thermocouple 1 12 2 098594 01 Ignitor Electrode 1 13 103447 01 Burner 1 14 098517 01 3 16 Pilot Tubing 1 15 103845 07 Injector 1 16 103408 01 Burner Brack...

Page 24: ...artsthatarenotinoriginalconditionbecauseofnormalwearandtear orpartsthatfailorbecome damaged as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation Travel...

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