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BLUE FLAME VENT-FREE
PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL

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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
ing 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 in-
structions.

• 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.

WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service, or
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this
manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For as-
sistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency, or the gas supplier.

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 ventila-
tion air must be provided. Refer
to 

Air for Combustion and Venti-

lation section on page 4 of this
manual.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes. (Permanent gas supply installation only.)
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.

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

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REM10PT

10,000 Btu/Hr

Thermostatically-

Controlled Heater

Summary of Contents for REM10PT

Page 1: ...G Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manualforcorrectinstallationand operational procedures For as sistanceoradditionalinformation consult a qualified installer ser vice agency or the gas supplier WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxy gen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for ad...

Page 2: ... give off excessive carbon monoxide an odorless poisonous gas WARNING Early signs of carbon monoxide poi soning resemble the flu with headaches dizziness and nausea If you have these signs the heater may not be working properly Get fresh air at once Have heater serviced Some people including pregnant women people with heart or lung disease anemia those under the influence of alcohol and those at h...

Page 3: ... not enough fresh air is available You must provide a minimum 10 square inches of ventilation air for adequate combustion 9 If heater shuts off do not relight until you provide fresh out side air If heater keeps shutting off have it serviced 10 Keep all air openings in front and bottom of heater clear and free of debris This will insure enough air for proper combustion 11 Do not use heater if any ...

Page 4: ...e with the specifications for the propane LP gas cylin ders of the U S Department of Transportation DOT Use this heater only with a propane LP vapor withdrawal supply system See Chapter 5 of the Standard for Storage and Handling of LiquefiedPetroleumGas ANSI NFPA58and orCAN CGAB149 2 Your local library or fire department will have this booklet Theamountofpropane LPgasreadyforusefrompropane LPtanks...

Page 5: ... solid walls concrete or masonry drill at least 1 1 4 deep 2 Fold wall anchor see Figure 4 Figure 3 Mounting Screw Locations Mounting Screw Locations 8 7 8 Minimum To Maintain 6 Clearance From Wall 7 3 4 20 1 4 Minimum To Maintain 3 Clearance From Floor FLOOR JOINING WALL INSTALLATION Continued Figure 4 Folding Anchor Figure 5 Popping Open Anchor Wings For Thin Walls Thin Walls 1 4 to 1 2 thick Fi...

Page 6: ...ge 2 They are needed to safely operate this heater Follow all local codes when using this heater IMPORTANT Youmustuseapropane LPgassupplycylinderthat iscompatiblewiththeconnectiondeviceprovidedwiththehoseand regulator 1 Provide propane LP supply system see Propane LP Supply page 4 WARNING Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installation or servicing Never use an open flame to check...

Page 7: ...lling heater make sure you have the items listed below external regulator supplied by installer piping check local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas equipment shutoff valve ground joint union test gauge connection sediment trap tee joint pipe wrench A CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection The optional CSA design ...

Page 8: ...e Cap Ground Joint Union 3 8 NPT Pipe Nipple Equipment Shutoff Valve From External Regulator 11 W C to 14 W C Pressure WARNING Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing Correct all leaks at once WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once CAUTION M...

Page 9: ...which has been under water WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing prop erty damage personal injury or loss of life 3 Check all joints from supply tank to equipment shutoff valve see Figure 15 Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections ...

Page 10: ...ed the set temperature If so the burner willshutoff Theburnerwillcyclebackonwhenroomtemperature dropsbelowthesettemperature Thecontrolknobcanbesettoany heatlevelbetweenHIandLO SelectingtheHIsettingwillcausethe burnertoremainfullyonwithoutmodulatingdowninmostcases Note The thermostat sensing bulb measures the temperature of air near the heater cabinet This may not always agree with room temperature...

Page 11: ...er off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 10 see Troubleshooting pages 13 through 15 GRH OV 008 BAD PILOT LP GRH OV GOOD PILOT LP Thermocouple Pilot Burner Figure 18 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Thermocouple Pilot Burner Figure 19 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 20 Correct Burner Flame Pattern 1 2 GLASS HEIGHT 1 2 GLASS HEIGHT Figure 21 Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern Yellow Tipping STORAGE ...

Page 12: ...tore hardware store or home center may carry com pressed air in a can You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position If using compressed air in a can please follow the direc tions on the can If you don t follow directions on the can you could damage the pilot assembly 1 Shut off the unit including the pilot Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes 2 Inspect burner pilot for dust and d...

Page 13: ... clogged ODS pilot 7 Thermocouple damaged 8 Control valve damaged REMEDY 1 Replace pilot assembly 2 Replace pilot assembly 3 Reconnect ignitor cable 4 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 5 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to heater cabinet Nut is located inside heater cabinet at top 6 Replace ignitor cable 7 Replace piezo ignitor 1 Turn on gas supply or ope...

Page 14: ...p for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas checked by local propane LP gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clear ances see Figure 2 page 4 4 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 12 or replace burner orifice POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Burner orifice is clogged 2 Inlet gas pressure is too low 1 Manifold pressure is too low 2 Burner orifice is clogged 1 Burner ori...

Page 15: ...qualified ser vice person 1 Ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running 2 Refill supply tank 3 Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections for Permanent Gas Supply page 9 1 Open window and or door for ventilation 2 Contact local propane LP gas company 3 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 12 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas C...

Page 16: ...ormation visit www desatech com For more information visit www desatech com 16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 24 14 20 23 19 10 12 11 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN REM10PT ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN REM10PT PILOT ...

Page 17: ...s Panel 1 7 098532 06AA Top Glass Retainer 1 8 M11084 38 Screw 8 x 3 8 8 9 099317 02 Deflector Unit 1 10 098271 09 Ignitor Cable 1 11 098249 01 Nut M5 2 12 107667 02 ODS Pilot Assembly 1 13 104263 01 Burner 1 14 099387 11 Pilot Tubing 1 15 104259 06 Injector 1 Piece 1 16 NJF 8C Hex Nut 1 17 099415 13 Pressure Regulator 1 18 104261 01 Burner Tubing 1 19 104264 01 Regulator Tubing 1 20 098522 18 The...

Page 18: ...ional SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SERVICE SERVICE HINTS SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ACCESSORIES REPLACEMENT PARTS 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 cannot supply original replacement part s call DESA International s Te...

Page 19: ...al annual household income Under 15 000 15 000 to 19 999 20 000 to 34 999 35 000 to 49 999 50 000 to 74 999 75 000 to 99 999 100 000 and Over 14 Store where product was purchased Name ______________________________________ City _______________________ State __________ 15 In choosing this product how important were the following Availability Price Brand Name Overall Quality Heat Output Made in USA ...

Page 20: ...110373 01A For more information visit www desatech com For more information visit www desatech com 20 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 Postage Required TM TAPE TAPE ...

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Page 22: ...inal factory replacement parts voids this warranty The 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 condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caused ...

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