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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP

GAS COMPACT FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

®

Model: RFP28TB

Shown with Optional

Hearth Base and Mantel

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

*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer. (I.E. Installation of this
product is permitted after the manufactured (mobile) home is sited)

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.

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
assistance or additional infor-
mation consult a qualified in-
staller, service 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 adequate
combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to 

Air for

Combustion and Ventilation sec-
tion in this manual.

Summary of Contents for VMH2800TNB

Page 1: ...er 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...

Page 2: ...on electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning WARNING ICON G 001 DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death SAFETY INFORMATION Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide pois...

Page 3: ...stem The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 8 through 11 7 If heater shuts off do not relight until you provide fresh outside a...

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Page 5: ...Note For easier installation lay heater on its back 1 Remove log from inside top of heater Discard protective packaging 2 Attach ignitor cable to piezo ignitor see Figure 3 Piezo Ignitor Ignitor Cable...

Page 6: ...ctor ASSEMBLY Continued Log Retaining Brackets Log Truss Head Screw Brass Front Trim Screw Screw Figure 4 Assembling Heater Heater Cabinet Nut Attaching Brass Front Trim to Front Panel 1 Locate brass...

Page 7: ...Figure 6 6 While firmly holding edges of brass trim together tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side Side Brass Trim Top Brass...

Page 8: ...mbustion and ventilation Exhaust fans fireplaces clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate You must provide adequate fresh air for these appliances This will insure...

Page 9: ...___________________ BTU Hr Gas fireplace logs ___________________ BTU Hr Other gas appliances ___________________ BTU Hr Total ___________________ BTU Hr Example Gas water heater 30 000 BTU Hr Vent f...

Page 10: ...ION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must provide two permanent openings one...

Page 11: ...to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANSI Z223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grill...

Page 12: ...se specified in this manual Purchase the optional mantel and hearth base from your dealer See Accessories pages 34 and 35 The heater may also be mounted on a wall You cannot use optional mantel if mou...

Page 13: ...lot opening in bottom of heater 2 Place clamp on thermostat sensing bulb as shown in Figure 11 Clamp is pro vided in hardware package 3 Snap clamp into upper mounting hole as shown in Figure 11 Mounti...

Page 14: ...This method provides the strongest hold Insert mounting screws through mounting bracket and into wall studs Attaching to wall anchor This method allows you to attach mounting bracket to hollow walls...

Page 15: ...stened to wall Placing Heater On Mounting Bracket 1 Locate two horizontal slots on back panel of heater 2 Place heater onto mounting bracket Slide horizontal slots onto stand out tabs on mounting brac...

Page 16: ...ng with a GA series heater blower accessory along with a GS601 surround or a GM800 or GM900 series mantel the surround or mantel clearance to back wall should be 3 4 inch This space is not necessary i...

Page 17: ...l Hearth Base 1 Lay heater on its back on a table with the bottom of heater overhanging the edge of the table 2 Remove 2 shipping screws in bottom of heater Discard shipping screws 3 Line up mounting...

Page 18: ...antel to Heater WARNING If using a GA series heater blower accessory on a heater equipped with a GHB802 or GHB802A hearth base the mantel clearance to back wall should be 3 4 inch This will improve fl...

Page 19: ...Locate two 2 screws from hardware package Insert screws through pre drilled holes at bottom of each side of mantel see Figure 23 Tighten each screw into the heater hearth base Make sure the screw tips...

Page 20: ...t reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure heater regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing dow...

Page 21: ...ptable alternative to test gauge connection Purchase the optional A G A design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 34 Pressure Regulator 1 2 NPT Pipe Nipple Ground Uni...

Page 22: ...gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS 1 Open manual shutoff valve see Figure 26 2 Open propane LP supply tank valve 3 Make sure con...

Page 23: ...appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch a...

Page 24: ...Note If pilot does not stay lit refer to Troubleshooting pages 28 through 31 Also contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match To light...

Page 25: ...t temperature If so the burner will shut off The burner will cycle back on when room temperature drops below the set temperature The control knob can be set to any heat level between HI and LO Note Th...

Page 26: ...T FLAME PATTERN Figure 30 shows a correct pilot flame pattern Figure 31 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple This will cause the thermocoup...

Page 27: ...r the heater and burn causing brief patches of orange flame If burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 33 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 25 see Troubleshooting page...

Page 28: ...excessive lint from carpeting bedding material etc OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at ODS pilot WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Turn off and unplug heater and let cool bef...

Page 29: ...ace thermocouple 8 Replace control valve OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released P...

Page 30: ...s on heater blocked 4 Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice REMEDY 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 28 or replace burner orifice 2 Replace burner orifice 3 Contact local propane L...

Page 31: ...s 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 wit...

Page 32: ...l DESA International s Technical Service Department at 1 800 323 5190 When calling DESA International have ready your name your address model number of your heater how heater was malfunctioning type o...

Page 33: ...8270 Parts Department Dayton Hardware P O Box 275 North Dayton Station Dayton OH 45404 All States 513 258 3721 OH 1 800 762 3426 Parts Department Halco Enterprises 208 Carter Drive Unit 21 West Chest...

Page 34: ...ual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap FAN KIT GA3100A Manual or GA3200TA Thermostat Provides better heat distribution Makes heater more efficient Complete installation and operating instruc tions include...

Page 35: ...MC23U A Finished GMC22F A GMC24U A For use with heater and hearth base Sturdy hardwood construc tion embellished with fluted sides Available in a walnut finish or an unfinished hardwood ready to stain...

Page 36: ...36 101935 12 1 12 2 1 2 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 8 6 7 18 1 3 5 4 30 29 1 RFP28TB...

Page 37: ...53 01 Pilot Shield 1 19 098299 02 3 8 Outlet Burner Tubing 1 20 098297 03 3 8 Inlet Tubing 1 21 098264 02 3 8 NPT Male Connector 1 22 098276 01 1 8 NPT Plug 1 23 098277 01 3 8 to 1 8 NPT Bushing 1 24...

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Page 40: ...s 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...

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