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BLUE FLAME

VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

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FA-20BB
FAS-20BB
FA-30BB
FAS-30BB
FGH-30NGB

20,000 and 30,000
Btu/Hr  Models

WARNING: If the information in this manual is
not followed 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 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.

— Installation and service must be performed by

a qualified installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohib-
ited by state or local codes.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

WARNING: This is an unvented
gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy-
gen) from the room in which it
is installed. Provisions for ad-
equate combustion and venti-
lation air must be provided.
Refer to 

Air For Combustion

and Ventilation section on page
4 of this manual.

WARNING: Improper instal-
lation, adjustment, alteration,
service, or maintenance can
cause injury or property dam-
age. Refer to this manual for
correct installation and op-
erational procedures. For as-
sistance or additional infor-
mation consult a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the
gas supplier.

Summary of Contents for Glo-Warm FA-20BB

Page 1: ...s If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier This appliance may be installed...

Page 2: ...y system The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 4 through 6 6 Keep all air openings in front and bot tom of heater clear and fr...

Page 3: ...ptly inform dealer where you bought heater Figure 1 Vent Free Natural Gas Heater Models FAS 20BB Shown Ignitor Button Control Knob Heater Cabinet Front Panel PRODUCT FEATURES SAFETY DEVICE This heater...

Page 4: ...ventilation However in buildings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is de fined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to t...

Page 5: ...include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr use...

Page 6: ...attic will activate the power vent AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room Option 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 12 12 Ventilation Grills int...

Page 7: ...l sur faces next to heater Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities such as to bacco smoke aromatic candles cleaning fluids oil or kerosene lamps et...

Page 8: ...where heater will be located Make sure mounting bracket is level 2 Mark screw locations on wall see Fig ure 7 Note Only mark last hole on each end of mounting bracket Insert mounting screws through th...

Page 9: ...clogged heater valves Installsedimenttrapinsupplylineasshown in Figure 12 Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Locate sedi ment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze...

Page 10: ...aks at once CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION Continued TestPressuresEqualToorLessThan 1 2 PSIG 3 5 K Pa 1 Close manual shutoff valve see Fig ure 13 2 Pressurize supply piping system by ei ther us...

Page 11: ...r lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Ifcontrolknobdoesnotpopupwhen released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 throu...

Page 12: ...er Light ing Instructions page 11 3 With control knob pressed in strike match Hold match to pilot until pi lot lights 4 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 second...

Page 13: ...place front panel MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE Figure 17 Control Knob In The OFF Position Figure 18 Pilot 7 Press in control knob and turn back to PILOT IGN This should cause the piezo ignitor to spark a...

Page 14: ...hermostat models or page 13 for non thermostat models seeTroubleshooting pages 15 through 17 CORRECT FLAME PATTERN AT HIGH POSITION 1 2 G Figure 21 Correct Burner Flame Pattern Yellow Tipping 1 2 G IN...

Page 15: ...as pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot 6 Thermocouple damaged 7 Control valve damaged REMEDY 1 Replace ignitor 2 Replace ignitor 3 Reconnect ignitor cable 4 Free ignitor cable if pinched b...

Page 16: ...ator 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 local n...

Page 17: ...ment at top of page 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak SeeWarning statement at top of page 1 Not enough combustion ventilation air OBSERVED PROBLEM...

Page 18: ...x D Heater Includes knobs grill 23 x 18 75 x 7 23 x 18 75 x 7 23 x 26 x 7 23 x 26 x 7 23 x 26 x 7 Carton 26 x 21 x 9 26 x 21 x 9 26 x 28 5 x 9 26 x 28 5 x 9 26 x 28 5 x 9 Weight pounds Heater 21 21 5...

Page 19: ...All States 219 462 7441 1 800 362 6951 FBD 1349 Adams Street Bowling Green KY 421033414 502 846 1199 1 800 654 8534 Four Flags Power Products 1115 Stateline Road Niles MI 49120 4728 616 684 2697 1 80...

Page 20: ...ME NATURAL GAS HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN THERMOSTAT MODELS FAS 20BB FAS 30BB 7 7 28 2 28 27 22 26 23 19 17 24 25 12 26 21 20 18 9 8 18 16 10 16 13 1 14 14 15 7 29 11 3 4 5 7 6 7 7 24 1 24 2 O...

Page 21: ...ssure Regulator 1 14 L98801 01 L98801 01 Washer 2 15 L98806 01 L98806 01 Self Tapping Screw 2 16 L98115 03 L98115 03 Main Inlet Tube Assembly 1 17 L98123 06 L98123 06 ODS Line Assembly 1 18 L98126 01...

Page 22: ...HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN NON THERMOSTAT MODELS FA 20BB FA 30BB AND FGH 30NGB 8 8 32 2 32 31 26 30 27 23 17 28 29 10 30 25 24 22 16 13 1 17 22 20 9 16 18 19 14 14 15 8 12 11 33 3 7 4 5 8 6 8...

Page 23: ...Inlet Tube Assembly 1 17 L98123 09 L98123 08 L98123 08 ODS Line 1 18 L98127 01 L98127 01 L98127 01 Lower Gas Outlet Tube Assembly 1 19 L98128 01 L98128 01 L98128 01 Medium Gas Outlet Tube Assembly 1 2...

Page 24: ...he heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original conditio...

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