Desa RG30P, GG30NT, FG30PT, FG30NT, RG30NT, GG30PT Gas leak. See Warning, Statement above

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Continued

WARNING: 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. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions.

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc., create fumes.

OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

 

 

Heater produces unwanted

1.

Heater burning vapors from

1.

Ventilate room. Stop using

odors

 

paint, hair spray, glues, etc.

 

odor causing products while

 

 

(see IMPORTANT statement

 

heater is running

 

 

above)

2.

Refill supply tank

 

2.

Low fuel supply (propane/LP

 

 

gas only)

3.

Locate and correct all leaks

 

3.

Gas leak. See Warning

 

(see Checking Gas Connec-

 

 

statement above

 

tions, page 13)

 

 

 

 

 

Heater shuts off in use (ODS

1.

Not enough fresh air is

1.

Open window and/or door for

operates)

 

available

 

ventilation

 

2.

Low line pressure

2.

Contact local natural or pro-

 

3.

ODS/pilot is partially

 

pane/LP gas company

 

3.

Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning

 

 

clogged

 

and Maintenance, page 19)

 

 

 

 

 

Gas odor even when control knob

1.

Gas leak. See Warning

1.

Locate and correct all leaks

is in OFF position

 

statement above

 

(see Checking Gas Connec-

 

2.

Control valve defective

 

tions, page 13)

 

2.

Replace control valve

 

 

 

 

 

Gas odor during combustion

1.

Foreign matter between con-

1.

Take apart gas tubing and

 

 

trol valve and burner

 

remove foreign matter

 

2.

Gas leak. See Warning

2.

Locate and correct all leaks

 

 

statement above

 

(see Checking Gas Connec-

 

 

 

 

tions, page 13)

 

 

 

 

 

Moisture/condensation noticed

1.

Not enough combustion/ven-

1.

Refer to Air for Combustion

on windows

 

tilation air

 

and Ventilation requirements

 

 

 

 

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS Table of Contents Poisoning may lead to death Safety InformationUnpacking Product FeaturesLocal Codes Unusually Tight Construction AIR for Combustion VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation Following are excerpts from National FuelDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Determining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater LocationVentilation Air From Inside Building InstallationVentilation AIR Check GAS TypeLocating Heater Installation ItemsRemoving Front Panel Of Heater Installing Heater to WallThermostat Sensing Bulb Thermostat Models Only Mounting BracketPlacing Heater On Mounting Bracket Attaching To Wall Anchor MethodInstalling Bottom Mounting Screws Installing Bottom Mounting ScrewsTypical Inlet Pipe Diameter Connecting to GAS SupplyEquipment Checking GAS ConnectionsTest Pressures Equal To or Less Than Psig 3.5 kPaMake sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position Open equipment shutoff valve see ,Lighting Instructions Manual Control Models For Your Safety Read Before LightingOperating Heater Shutting Off Burner Only pilot stays lit Manual Lighting ProcedureTo Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Shutting Off HeaterThermostat Control Operation Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat- tern often Inspecting HeaterPilot Flame Pattern Burner Flame PatternCabinet Cleaning MaintenanceODS/PILOT and Burner Burner Pilot AIR InletObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingBurner orifice is clogged Clean burner see Cleaning Out when control knob is re Control knob not pressedSafety interlock system has Delayed ignition of burner Manifold pressure is too lowAir passageways on heater Or shut off Qualified service personOperation Processes Hours of operation Turning control knob toStatement above Gas leak. See WarningBG30P, FG30P, GG30P, RG30P, GMG30P SpecificationsBG30N, FG30N, GG30N, RG30N, GMG30N Parts Under Warranty Service HintsTechnical Service Service Publications Replacement PartsIllustrated Parts Breakdown NJF 8C Parts ListIllustrated Parts Breakdown NJF 8C For all models. Equipment shutoff valve with 1/8 NPT tap AccessoriesEquipment Shutoff Valve GA5010 FAN Kits GA3250TParts Centrals Limited Warranty VENT-FREE Residential GAS Heaters Warranty InformationKeep this Warranty