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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 quali-

fied installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: Improper installation, adjust-
ment, alteration, service, or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage.
Refer to this manual for correct installa-
tion and operational procedures. For
assistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.

Save this manual for future reference.

BLUE FLAME

VENT-FREE PROPANE AND NATURAL

GAS GREENHOUSE CO2 GENERATOR

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

WARNING: This is an unvented gas-
fired appliance. It uses air (oxygen) from
the space in which it is installed. Provi-
sions for adequate combustion and ven-
tilation air must be provided. Refer to
Air for Combustion and Ventilation sec-
tion on page 3 of this manual.

WARNING: This appliance must not be washed. Use of a pressure washer, water or liquid cleaning
solution on this appliance can cause severe personal injury or property damage due to water and/or
cleaning solution:

• In electrical components, connections and wires causing electrical shock or component failure.
• On gas control components causing corrosion which can result in gas leaks and fire or explosion

from the leak.

Appliance must be cleaned without being subjected to liquid spray or excessive wetting.

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.
This appliance is not for residential use.

DESA International • 2701 Industrial Drive • P.O. Box 90004 • Bowling Green, KY • 42102-9004

RN30E-CAN - Natural Gas

RP30E-CAN - Propane/LP Gas

Summary of Contents for RN30E-CAN

Page 1: ...reference BLUE FLAME VENT FREE PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS GREENHOUSE CO2 GENERATOR OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL WARNING This is an unvented gas firedappliance Itusesair oxygen from the spac...

Page 2: ...plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases 2 Do not place propane LP supply tank s inside any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outdoors 3 If you smell gas shut off gas s...

Page 3: ...ADEQUATE VENTILATION Unconfined Space Can Gas Code B 149 1 and 2 M95 Section 6 3 3 states An appliance installed for the production of carbon dioxide in a green house may take its combustion air from...

Page 4: ...ace 50 cu ft 51 2 or 51 200 maximum Btu Hr the space can support 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space CO2 generator ______________________ Btu Hr Gas water heater _____________...

Page 5: ...n or Canadian Gas Code B 149 1 and 2 M95 Section 7 2 and 7 3 and or appli cable local codes for required size of venti lation grills or ducts WARNING Rework work sheet adding the space of the adjoinin...

Page 6: ...ction and service where strong wind gusts from an open door or ventilator can not blow directly into appliance 16 3 4 Figure4 MountingClearancesAsViewed From Front of Appliance INSTALLATION NOTICE A q...

Page 7: ...d walls do not pop open wings 5 Place mounting bracket onto wall Line up last hole on each end of bracket with wall anchors 6 Insert mounting screws through bracket and into wall anchors 7 Tighten scr...

Page 8: ...Only Never connect appliance directly to the propane LP supply This appliance requires an external regulator notsupplied Installthe external regulator between the applianceandpropane LPsupply Figure 1...

Page 9: ...s joints Bubbles form ing show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once TestPressuresEqualToorLessThan 1 2 PSIG 1 Close manual shutoff valve see Fig ure 14 2 Pressurize supply piping system by ei therusingc...

Page 10: ...ing Instructions 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 seconds release contro...

Page 11: ...Figure21showsanincorrectburner flame pattern The incorrect burner flame patternshowsyellowtippingoftheflame It also shows the flame higher than 1 2 the heat shield height Ifburnerflamepatternisincorre...

Page 12: ...ly open 4 Thermocoupleconnectionlooseatcon trol valve 5 Pilotflamenottouchingthermocouple which allows thermocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This problemcouldbecausedbyoneorboth of the fo...

Page 13: ...ir passageways on appliance blocked 4 Dirtyorpartiallycloggedburnerorifice REMEDY 1 Contact local gas company 2 Clean burner see Cleaning and Main tenance page 11 or replace burner orifice 1 Clean bur...

Page 14: ...essure 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...

Page 15: ...nternational s Technical Service Department at 1 800 323 5190 SPECIFICATIONS RP30E CAN RN30E CAN Btu Variable 15 000 30 000 15 000 30 000 Type Gas Propane LP Only Natural Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Pre...

Page 16: ...UE FLAME VENT FREE PROPANE LP AND NATURAL GAS GREENHOUSE CO2 GENERATOR 1 2 4 5 6 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 15 17 19 21 22 23 20 26 25 18 14 16 24 3 13 ODS PILOT 10 1 10 2 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN RP30E CA...

Page 17: ...01 Thermocouple 1 10 2 098594 01 Ignitor Electrode 1 11 103447 01 Burner 1 12 099387 05 3 16 Pilot Tubing 1 13 103845 03 Injector L P 1 103845 04 Injector N G 1 14 099066 01 Mounting Bracket 1 15 099...

Page 18: ...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 by improper installatio...

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