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OWNER’S MANUAL

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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 while cooling

1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair

spray, glues, etc. (See 

IMPORTANT

statement above)

2. Low fuel supply
3. Gas leak. 

See Warning statement at

top of page

1. Not enough fresh air is available
2. Low line pressure
3. ODS/pilot is partially clogged

1. Gas leak. 

See Warning statement at

top of page

2. Control valve defective

1. Foreign matter between control valve

and burner

2. Gas leak. 

See Warning statement at

top of page

1. Not enough combustion/ventilation air

OBSERVED PROBLEM

Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise
just after burner is lit or shut off

Heater produces unwanted odors

Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates)

Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF
position

Gas odor during combustion

Moisture/condensation noticed on windows

REMEDY

1. This is common with most heaters. If

noise is excessive, contact qualified ser-
vice person

1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor caus-

ing products while heater is running

2. Refill supply tank
3. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-

ing Gas Connections, page 13)

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)

1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-

ing Gas Connections, page 13)

2. Replace control valve

1. Take apart gas tubing and remove for-

eign matter

2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-

ing Gas Connections, page 13)

1. Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti-

lation requirements (page 5)

 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. Follow the

gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

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Summary of Contents for Comfort Glow RFP30TA

Page 1: ...stallation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier RFP30TA WARNING Improper installa tion adjustment alteration ser vice or maintenance can cause inju...

Page 2: ...shuts off do not relight until you provide fresh outside air If heater keeps shutting off have it serviced 7 To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Main tenance page 1...

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Page 4: ...te 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 4 3 Line up screws with holes in front panel see F...

Page 5: ...communicating only iftherearedoorlesspassagewaysorventila tion grills between them PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Sec tion5 3...

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: ...entilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two per manent openings one with...

Page 8: ...r walls WARNING Never install the heater in a bedroom or a bathroom in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front top or...

Page 9: ...bracket Marking Screw Locations 1 Tape mounting bracket to wall where heater will be located Make sure mounting bracket is level WARNING Maintainminimum clearances shown in Figure 11 If you can provi...

Page 10: ...Mounting Bracket INSTALLATION Continued Attaching Mounting Bracket to Wall Note Wall anchors mounting screws and spacers are in hardware package The hard ware package is provided with heater Attachin...

Page 11: ...card shipping screws 3 Line up mounting holes on top of hearth base with holes in bottom of heater see Figure 16 4 Using a Phillips screwdriver secure hearth base to heater with four sheet metal screw...

Page 12: ...tects it from freezing rain or sleet We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 19 Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping sys...

Page 13: ...leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check re connected fittings for leaks Open Closed Equipment Shutoff Valve Figure 21 Checking Gas Joints Fi...

Page 14: ...Figure 23 Pilot GRH OV 015 Control Knob Ignitor Button PIL OT L O O F F H I IGNITOR LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Ignitor Button Control Knob Figure 22 Control Knob In The OFF Position 7 Keep control knob pre...

Page 15: ...ur own comfort levels THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE Figure 24 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 25 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pa...

Page 16: ...reatesoot We recommendthatyoucleantheuniteverythree months during operation and have heater in spected yearly by a qualified service person Wealsorecommendthatyoukeeptheburner tube and pilot assembly...

Page 17: ...ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 2 Reconnect ignitor cable 3 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base panel of log set Nut is located behind base panel 4 Replac...

Page 18: ...nte nance page 16 or replace burner orifice 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS pilot is lit Delayed...

Page 19: ...s off in use ODS operates Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion Moisture condensationnoticedonwindows REMEDY 1 This is common with most heaters If noise is exce...

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Page 21: ...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 ACCESSORIES Purchasetheseheateraccesso...

Page 22: ...7100 VENT FREE PROPANE LP HEATER For more information visit www desatech com ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN RFP30TA 1 2 9 10 10 12 13 14 15 17 19 20 23 24 25 6 26 6 7 1 1 3 1 28 5 16 18 4 22 1 1 1 21 11...

Page 23: ...Cable 1 11 098249 01 Nut M5 2 12 107486 01 ODS Pilot Assembly 1 13 103447 01 Burner 1 14 099387 03 3 16 Pilot Tubing 1 15 103845 10 Injector 1 16 NJF 8C Nut Hex 1 17 099415 06 Pressure Regulator 1 18...

Page 24: ...by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportationandanyandallsuchothercostsrelatedtorepairingadefectiveheaterwillbetheresponsibilityoftheowner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW...

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