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OWNER’S MANUAL

FAN KITS - UH1000FB AND
UHS1000FB

For all models. Provides better heat distri-
bution. Makes heater more efficient. Com-
plete installation and operating instructions
included.

Manually-controlled - UH1000FB. Includes
ON/OFF switch.

Thermostatically-controlled - UHS1000FB.
Includes three settings: ON/OFF/AUTO.

ACCESSORIES

Purchase these heater accessories from your
local dealer. If they can not supply these
accessories, contact your nearest Parts Cen-
tral
 or call DESA International’s Parts De-
partment at 1-800-972-7879 for referral in-
formation. You can also write to the address
listed on the back page of this manual.

EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF
VALVE  GA5010

For all models. Equipment shutoff valve
with 1/8" NPT tap.

FLOOR MOUNTING STAND

Models FA-3B and FAS-3B -
UH3000BA
Model FA-5B and FAS-5B -
UH5000BA

For locating heater on the floor, away from
a wall. Complete installation instructions
provided with floor mounting stand.

TECHNICAL
SERVICE

You may have further questions about in-
stallation, operation, or troubleshooting.

If so, contact DESA International’s Techni-
cal Service Department at 1-800-323-5190.

You can also visit DESA International's
technical service web site at

www.desatech.com.

SERVICE
PUBLICATIONS

You can purchase a service manual from the
address listed on the back page of this
manual. Send a check for $5.00 payable to
DESA International.

SERVICE HINTS

When Gas Pressure Is Too Low

• pilot will not stay lit

• burner(s) will have delayed ignition

• heater will not produce specified heat

When Gas Quality Is Bad

• pilot will not stay lit

• burner(s) will produce flames and soot

• heater will backfire when lit

You may feel your gas pressure is too low or
gas quality is bad. If so, contact your local
natural gas supplier.

REPLACEMENT
PARTS

Note:

 Use only original replacement parts.

This will protect your warranty coverage for
parts replaced under warranty.

PARTS UNDER WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealer from whom you
purchased this product. If they are unable to
supply original replacement part(s), call
DESA International’s Technical Service De-
partment at 1-800-323-5190 for information.

When contacting your dealer or DESA In-
ternational, have ready:
• your name
• your address
• model and serial numbers of your heater
• how heater was malfunctioning
• type of gas used (propane/LP or natural gas)
• purchase date
Usually, we will ask you to return the defec-
tive part to the factory.

PARTS NOT UNDER
WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product.
If they can’t supply original replacement
part(s), call DESA International’s Parts
Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral
information. When calling DESA Interna-
tional, have ready:
• model number of your heater
• the replacement part number

Summary of Contents for Glo-Warm FA-3B

Page 1: ...be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heater It...

Page 2: ...Oxygen Depletion Sensor ODS safety shutoff system The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available See Fresh Air for Combus tion and Ventilation pages 4 through 6 6 Keep all air open...

Page 3: ...afety shutoff system The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free room heaters The ODS pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This heater has a piezo ig...

Page 4: ...rating of one perm 6 x 10 11 kg per pa sec m2 or less with open ings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to a...

Page 5: ...Btu Hr Do not 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...

Page 6: ...e To Crawl Space To Attic FRESH 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 into A...

Page 7: ...s without enough ventilationairmaycausemildewtoformfrom too much moisture See Fresh Air for Com bustion and Ventilation pages 4 through 6 Continued CAUTION If you install the heater in a home garage h...

Page 8: ...RNING Maintainminimum clearances shown in Figure 8 If you can provide greater clear ancesfromfloorandjoiningwall INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL Mounting Bracket The mounting bracket is located on back pane...

Page 9: ...rked locations using 9 64 drill bit 2 Place mounting bracket onto wall Line up last hole on each end of bracket with holes drilled in wall 3 Insert mounting screws through bracket and into wall studs...

Page 10: ...trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into heater controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong heater may not run properly IMPORTANT Hold pressure regulat...

Page 11: ...oap and wa ter to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Light heater see Operating Heater pages 11 and 12 for non thermostat models or pages 13 and 14 for thermo stat mo...

Page 12: ...alified service person or supplier for repairs 6 Release downward pressure on con trol knob and turn clockwise to OFF position 7 Press in control knob and turn back to PILOT IGN This will cause the pi...

Page 13: ...he piezo ignitor to spark and light the pilot gas Keep control knob de pressed for 10 seconds before releas ing If needed repeat steps 5 through 7 until pilot lights Note If pilot does not stay lit re...

Page 14: ...c WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before servicing OPERATING HEATER Continued MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light ing Instructions page 13 2 With control knob pressed...

Page 15: ...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 by any metal or tubin...

Page 16: ...eplace burner orifice s 2 Replace burner 3 Replace gas regulator 1 Replace burner 2 Contact local natural gas company 3 Turn control knob until it locks at de sired setting 1 Problem will stop after a...

Page 17: ...PROBLEM 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 condensationnoticedonwindows REMEDY 1...

Page 18: ...03 3414 270 846 1199 1 800 654 8534 Fax 1 800 846 0090 franktalk aol com Master Parts Dist 1251 Mound Ave NW Grand Rapids MI 49504 2672 616 791 0505 1 800 446 1446 Fax 616 791 8270 www nbmc com Washer...

Page 19: ...aservicemanualfromthe address listed on the back page of this manual Send a check for 5 00 payable to DESA International SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burner s wil...

Page 20: ...INFRARED NATURAL GAS HEATER 28 21 27 27 26 7 2 7 1 22 23 24 25 3 4 See Detail ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FA 3B Burner Assembly 11 10 6 18 16 15 14 7 9 7 13 12 8 19 17 5 4 20 20 20 5 1 5 2 ODS Pilot...

Page 21: ...ve Bracket 1 11 L98054 01 Control Valve Fixed Nut 1 12 L98059 01 Control Valve Main Inlet Nut 1 13 L98115 02 Main Inlet Tube Assembly 1 14 L98124 02 Valve to Regulator Line Assembly 1 15 L98914 01 Pil...

Page 22: ...ATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FA 5B Burner Assembly 33 26 32 32 31 7 2 4 See Detail 7 1 27 28 29 30 3 11 10 4 6 7 5 9 7 23 21 25 24 24 24 24 24 22 20 13 12 8 14 18 25 17 19 15 16 TO B1 TO B2 TO C1...

Page 23: ...L98115 01 Main Inlet Tube Assembly 1 14 L98124 01 Valve to Regulator Line Assembly 1 15 L98914 01 Pilot Regulator Assembly 1 16 L98125 01 Regulator to ODS Line Assembly 1 17 L98116 01 Burner Gas Line...

Page 24: ...ATURAL GAS HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FAS 3C Burner Assembly 15 16 13 19 23 22 11 9 12 21 16 14 10 4 23 20 17 18 16 16 29 2 29 28 24 25 1 26 27 16 8 16 13 7 9 17 24 4 See Detail 3 5 6 14 1 14...

Page 25: ...t 1 13 L98411 01 Ignitor Line 1 14 L98071 03 ODS Pilot 1 14 1 098514 01 Thermocouple 1 14 2 L98071 07 Ignitor Electrode 1 15 L98072 01 ODS Mounting Bracket 1 16 L98817 01 Self Tapping Screw 7 17 L9812...

Page 26: ...TED PARTS BREAKDOWN FAS 5C Burner Assembly 12 11 4 15 16 14 13 16 26 24 28 25 21 28 27 27 27 27 27 22 18 17 19 10 20 23 9 TO B1 TO B2 TO C1 TO C2 16 16 34 2 34 33 29 30 1 31 32 16 8 16 13 7 9 17 29 4...

Page 27: ...1 07 Ignitor Electrode 1 15 L98072 01 ODS Mounting Bracket 1 16 L98817 01 Self Tapping Screw 14 17 L98124 03 Valve to Regulator Gas Line Assembly 1 18 L98914 01 Pilot Regulator Assembly 1 19 L98125 03...

Page 28: ...e unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper main...

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