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BLUE FLAME

VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

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FB-20BB

FBS-20BB

FB-30BB

FBS-30BB

FGH-30LPB

20,000 and 30,000

Btu/Hr  Models

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 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 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 section on page
4 of this manual.

WARNING: Improper installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
vice, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Re-
fer to this manual for correct
installation and operational pro-
cedures. For assistance or ad-
ditional information consult a
qualified installer, 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.

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Страница 1: ...service must 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 fi...

Страница 2: ...esh outside air ven tilation to run properly This heater has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combus...

Страница 3: ...dealer where you bought heater Figure 1 Vent Free Propane LP Gas Heater Models FBS 20BB Shown Ignitor Button Control Knob Heater Cabinet Front Panel PRODUCT FEATURES SAFETY DEVICE This heater has a pi...

Страница 4: ...and 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...

Страница 5: ...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 of Btu Hr use...

Страница 6: ...eatticwillactivatethepowervent 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 Ad...

Страница 7: ...much moisture See Air for Com bustion and Ventilation pages 4 through 6 CAUTION Thisheatercreates warmaircurrents Thesecurrents moveheattowallsurfacesnextto heater Installing heater next to vinyl or c...

Страница 8: ...1 Remove two screws near bottom cor ners of front panel 2 Liftstraightupongrillguarduntilitstops Grill guard will slide up about 1 4 3 Pull bottom of front panel forward then down 4 Remove cardboard...

Страница 9: ...mounting bracket is firmly fastened to wall Figure 9 Folding Anchor INSTALLATION Continued Placing Heater On Mounting Bracket 1 Locate two horizontal slots on back panel of heater 2 Place heater onto...

Страница 10: ...r greater FBS 20BB FB 30BB 1 2 or greater FBS 30BB FGH 30LPB CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check yourlocalcodes Usepipeofl...

Страница 11: ...alve to thermostat gas valve see Fig ure 16 Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles form ing show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Light heater see Operating Heater pages 11 a...

Страница 12: ...e 18 Pilot Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 through 7 This heater has a safety interlock system Wait one 1 minute before lighting pilot again 8 Turn control knob counterclockwise C clockwise to d...

Страница 13: ...inguptogas supply Ifso thecontrolknobmayneed tobepressedinfor30seconds Thiswill allow air to bleed from the gas system Ifcontrolknobdoesnotpopupwhen released contact a qualified service person or gas...

Страница 14: ...G Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning CAUTION You must keep control areas burner and circu lating air passageways of heater clean Inspect these areas of heater before each use Have heaterinsp...

Страница 15: ...ally clogged ODS pilot 7 Thermocouple damaged 8 Control valve damaged REMEDY 1 Replace ignitor 2 Replace ignitor 3 Reconnect ignitor cable 4 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep i...

Страница 16: ...gulator 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by loca...

Страница 17: ...t at top of page 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak SeeWarning statement at top of page 1 Not enough combustion ventilation air OBSERVED PROBLEM Hea...

Страница 18: ...ast Valparaiso IN 46383 9704 All States 219 462 7441 1 800 362 6951 sales portableheaterparts com techservice portableheaterparts com FBD 1349 Adams Street Bowling Green KY 42103 3414 270 846 1199 1 8...

Страница 19: ...n Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burner will have delayed ignition heater will not produce specified heat propane LP gas supply may be low When Gas Quality Is Bad pilot will not stay...

Страница 20: ...ROPANE LP GAS HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN THERMOSTAT MODELS FBS 20BB FBS 30BB Shown 7 7 28 2 28 27 22 26 23 19 17 24 25 12 26 21 20 18 9 8 18 16 10 16 13 1 14 14 15 7 29 11 3 4 5 7 6 7 7 24 1 2...

Страница 21: ...4 Pressure Regulator 1 14 L98801 01 L98801 01 Washer 2 15 L98806 01 L98806 01 Self Tapping Screw 2 16 L98115 03 L98115 03 Main Inlet Tube Assembly 1 17 L98123 06 L98123 06 ODS Line Assembly 1 18 L9812...

Страница 22: ...HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN NON THERMOSTAT MODELS FB 20BB FB 30BB AND FGH 30LPB 8 8 32 2 32 31 26 30 27 23 17 28 29 10 30 25 24 22 16 13 1 17 22 20 9 16 18 19 14 14 15 8 12 11 33 3 7 4 5 8 6 8...

Страница 23: ...Main Inlet Tube Assembly 1 17 L98123 09 L98123 08 L98123 08 ODS Line 1 18 L98127 01 L98127 01 L98127 01 Lower Gas Outlet Tube Assembly 1 19 L98128 01 L98128 01 L98128 01 Medium Gas Outlet Tube Assembl...

Страница 24: ...nty 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 con...

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