Desa Tech RFP30T installation manual VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP Heater, Safety Information, Gerous

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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP HEATER

SAFETY

INFORMATION

AWARNINGS

IMPORTANT: Read this owner's manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this heater. Im- proper use of this heater can cause serious injuryor death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.

_k DANGER: Carbon monoxide

poisoning may lead to death!

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early

signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re- semble the flu, with headaches, dizziness,

or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women,

people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence of alcohol, and

those at high altitudes.

Propane/LP Gas: Propane/LP gas is odor- less. An odor-making agent is added to propane/LP gas. The odor helps you detect a propane/LP gas leak. However, the odor added to propaneiLP gas can fade. Propane/ LP gas may be present even though no odor exists.

Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.

_WARNING: Anychangetothls heater or its controls can be dan-

gerous.

1.This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the ratingplate. 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 supply

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

4.This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.

5.Never install the heater

in a recreational vehicle.

where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater.

as a fireplace insert.

in high traffic areas.

in windy or drafty areas.

6.This heater needs fresh, outside air ven- tilation to run properly. This heater has an oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) pi- lot light safety system. The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 5 through 7.

7.If heater shuts off, do not relight until you provide fresh, outside air. If heeter keeps shutting off, have it serviced.

8.Before using furniture polish, wax, car-

pet cleaner, or similar products, turn heater off. If heated, the vapors from

these products may create a white pow- der residue within burner box or on

adjacent walls or furniture.

9.Do not run heater

where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored.

under dusty conditions.

10.Never place any objects on the heater.

11.Surface of heater becomes very hot

when running heater. Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid

burns or clothing ignition. Heater will remain hot for a time after shutdown.

Allow surface to cool before touching.

12.Carefully supervise young children when they are in same room with heater.

13.Make sure screen is in place before run- ning heater.

14.Do not use heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a quali- fied service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

15.Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified ser-

vice person should service and repair heater.

16.Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet may cause pilot outage.

17.To prevent performance problems, do not use propane fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity.

k WARNING: Do not use a

blower Insert, heat exchanger

Insert, or other accessory not approved for use with this heater.

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Contents RFP30T Owners Operation and Installation ManualVENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS Radiant Flame Heater What to do if YOU Smell GASPoisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early Safety InformationVENT-FREE PROPANE/LP Heater GerousLocal Codes Product FeaturesProduct UnpackingAssembly Assembling HeaterAssembling and Attaching Brass Trim AIR for Combustion and VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation Brass TdmDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space AIR for Combustion VentilationDetermining Fresh AIR Flow for Heater Location Tu/I-IrTo Attic Ventilation AIRVentilation Air From Inside Building SpaceBTU/HR InstallationInstallation Items Locating HeaterMounting Heater to Wall Installation OptionsThermostat Sensing Bulb Installing Bottom Mounting Screws Mounting Heater on Optional Hearth BaseOptional Hearth Base if Owners ManualMounting Heater with Applicable To Optional MantelConnecting to GAS Supply Operating Heater Pressure Testing Heater Gas ConnectionsRead Before For Your Safety I Lighting Checking GAS ConnectionsLighting To Turn OFF GASTo Appliance ControlCabinet Cleaning MaintenanceInspecting Burner Troubleshooting Observed Problem Possible Cause Remedy Clean burner see Cleaning and MainteObserved Problem TopService Hints SpecificationsTechnical Service Replacement PartsParts Centrals Accessories Prestige MantelTo oooo.T Illustrated Parts BreakdownParts List KEY NO. Part NumberOsm8 Warranty InformationNot a UPC Model Serial No Date Purchased