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BLUE FLAME VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

 FB-10BA,

FBS-10BB,

and FB-60BA

10,000 and 6,000 Btu/Hr

Thermostat and

Non-Thermostat Models

WARNING: If the information in this manual is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal in-
jury, 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.

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 on page 4 of
this manual.

WARNING: Improper installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration,
service, or maintenance can
cause injury or property dam-
age. Refer to this manual for
correct installation and opera-
tional procedures. For assis-
tance or additional informa-
tion consult a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the
gas supplier.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufac-
tured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.

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

Summary of Contents for FB-60BA

Page 1: ...lationandservicemustbeperformedby a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Thisisanunvented gas firedheater Itusesair oxy gen from the room in which it is installed Provisions...

Page 2: ...plianceareaclearand free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids 1 This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance i...

Page 3: ...ton 2 Remove all protective packaging ap plied to heater for shipment 3 Check heater for any shipping damage If heater is damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought heater PRODUCT FEATURES SAFETY...

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: ...all fuel burning appliances in the space Vent free heater ______________ Btu Hr Gas water heater ______________ Btu Hr Gas furnace ______________ Btu Hr Vented gas heater ______________ Btu Hr Gas fir...

Page 6: ...ethepowervent VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building Thisfreshairwouldcomefromanadjoining unconfined space When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must pro vide two permane...

Page 7: ...cloth ing orotherflammableobjects arelessthan36inchesfromthe front top or sides of the heater as a fireplace insert in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas CAUTION If you install the heater in...

Page 8: ...walls wall areas between studs or to solid walls concrete or masonry Decidewhichmethodbettersuitsyourneeds Eithermethodwillprovideasecureholdfor the mounting bracket Removing Front Panel Of Heater 1 R...

Page 9: ...as to the appliance Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves CAUTION Nevercon...

Page 10: ...lve to gas supply Check re connected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 15 2 Pressurize supply piping system by ei the...

Page 11: ...e to the PILOT IGN position MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE OPERATING HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow th...

Page 12: ...irst time after hook ing up to gas supply If so you may need to press in control knob for 30 seconds This will allow air to bleed from the gas system 6 Release downward pressure on con trol knob and t...

Page 13: ...to pilot until pi lot lights 3 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Follow steps 8 and 9 under Lighting Instruc tions page 12 OPERATI...

Page 14: ...or button is pressed there is no spark at ODS pilot 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 REMEDY...

Page 15: ...ew hours of operation 1 Turn control knob to LOW position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas checked by local propane LP gas company 3 Observe minimu...

Page 16: ...2 Contact local propane LP gas company 3 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 13 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 10 2 Replace control valve 1 Take apart...

Page 17: ...on the back page of this manual Send a check for 5 00 payable to DESA International You may have further questions about in stallation operation or troubleshooting If so contact DESA International s...

Page 18: ...se date Usually we will ask you to return the defec tive part to the factory REPLACEMENT PARTS EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 Equipmentshutoffvalvewith1 8 NPTtap ACCESSORY Purchase this heater accesso...

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Page 20: ...107299 PROPANE LP GAS HEATER FB 10BA 28 2 28 1 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST ODS Pilot Assembly 7 7 32 2 3 19 17 8 9 22 32 31 26 30 27 23 18 28 29 10 21 20 18 30 25 24 22 17 16 13 1 14 15 7 11 12 33 4 5 7 6...

Page 21: ...r 2 15 L98806 01 Self Tapping Screw 2 16 L98915 02 Pressure Tap Assembly 1 17 L98115 04 Main Inlet Tube Assembly 1 18 L98123 10 ODS Line Assembly 1 19 L98127 02 Lower Gas Outlet Tube Assembly 1 20 L98...

Page 22: ...22 107299 PROPANE LP GAS HEATER FB 60BA 25 2 25 1 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST ODS Pilot Assembly 7 7 29 2 3 19 17 8 9 29 28 23 27 24 20 18 25 26 10 18 9 27 22 21 19 17 16 13 1 14 15 7 11 12 30 4 5 7 6 7 7...

Page 23: ...trol Knob 1 13 L98029 04 Pressure Regulator 1 14 L98801 01 Washer 2 15 L98806 01 Self Tapping Screw 2 16 L98915 02 Pressure Tap Assembly 1 17 L98115 04 Main Inlet Tube Assembly 1 18 L98123 10 ODS Line...

Page 24: ...24 107299 PROPANE LP GAS HEATER FBS 10BB 27 2 27 1 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST ODS Pilot Assembly 7 7 14 2 3 20 19 14 12 25 8 11 11 13 10 26 22 20 27 28 13 10 24 23 21 19 21 15 1 16 17 7 18 4 5 7 6 7 7 9...

Page 25: ...01 Nut 2 11 L98084 01 Screws 2 12 L98010 08 Grill 1 13 L98411 01 Ignitor Line 1 14 L98011 01 Grill Fastener 2 15 L99029 08 Pressure Regulator 1 16 L98801 01 Washer 2 17 L98806 01 Self Tapping Screw 2...

Page 26: ...o 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 by improper...

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