BLUE FLAME
VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
FA-20BB
FAS-20BB
FA-30BB
FAS-30BB
FGH-30NGB
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.
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 information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an
unvented gas-fired heater.
It uses air (oxygen) 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
4 of this manual.
section on page
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufactured (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
Save this manual for future reference.
BLUE FLAME NATURAL GAS HEATER
SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause
serious injury or death from burns,
fire, explosion, electrical shock,
and carbon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs
of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble 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, persons
with heart or lung disease or anemia, those
under the influence of alcohol, and those at
high altitudes.
Natural Gas: Natural gas is odorless. An
odor-making agent is added to natural gas.
The odor helps you detect a natural gas leak.
However, the odor added to natural gas can
fade. Natural 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: Any change to
this heater or its controls can be
dangerous.
WARNING: Do not use any
accessory not approved for use
with this heater.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on the heater.
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.
Carefully supervise young children when they are in the same
room with heater.
Make sure grill guard is in place
before running heater.
Keep the appliance area clear and
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 is not convertible for use
with other gases.
2. 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
3. This heater shall not be installed in a
bedroom or bathroom.
4. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation 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 Combustion
and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6.
5. Keep all air openings in front and bottom of heater clear and free of debris.
This will insure enough air for proper
combustion.
6. If heater shuts off, do not relight until
you provide fresh, outside air. If heater
keeps shutting off, have it serviced.
7. Do not run heater
• where flammable liquids or vapors
are used or stored
• under dusty conditions
8. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner, or similar products, turn
heater off. If heated, the vapors from
these products may create a white powder residue within burner box or on
adjacent walls or furniture.
9. Do not use heater if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualified 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.
10. T urn off and unplug heater and let cool
before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair
heater.
11. Operating heater above elevations of
4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
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PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Ignitor Button
Front
Panel
Control Knob
Grill
Guard
Glass
Panel
Heater
Cabinet
PRODUCT
FEATURES
SAFETY DEVICE
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff
system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature
for vent-free room heaters. The ODS/pilot
shuts off the heater if there is not enough
fresh air.
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM
This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system
requires no matches, batteries, or other
sources to light heater.
THERMOSTATIC HEAT
CONTROL ON THERMOSTAT
MODELS FAS-20BB AND
FAS30-BB
These heaters have a control valve with a
thermostat sensing bulb. This results in the
greatest heater comfort and may result in
lower gas bills.
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Natural Gas Heater (Models FAS-20BB Shown)
LOCAL CODES
Install and use heater with care. Follow all
local codes. In the absence of local codes, use
the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code
ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
UNPACKING
1. Remove heater from carton.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipment.
3. Check heater for any shipping damage.
If heater is damaged, promptly inform
dealer where you bought heater.
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BLUE FLAME NATURAL GAS HEATER
AIR FOR
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall
not be installed in a confined
space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are
provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the
following instructions to insure
proper fresh air for this and other
fuel-burning appliances in your
home.
Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New materials, increased
insulation, and new construction methods
help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners
weather strip and caulk around windows and
doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air
in. During heating months, home owners
want their homes as airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy
efficient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning
appliances need fresh air for proper combustion 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 proper venting of vented fuelburning appliances.
PROVIDING ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
The following are excerpts from National
Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three
following ventilation classifications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconfined Space
3. Confined Space
The information on pages 4 through 6 will
help you classify your space and provide
adequate ventilation.
Unusually Tight Construction
The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for
combustion and ventilation. However, in
buildings of unusually tight construction,
you must provide additional fresh air.
Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where:
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the
outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with
a rating of (one perm 6x10
per pa-sec-m2) or less with openings gasketed or sealed
b. weather stripping has been
added on openable windows and
doors
c. caulking or sealants are applied
to areas such as joints around
window and door frames, between sole plates and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and
gas lines, and at other openings.
If your home meets all of the three
criteria above, you must provide additional fresh air. See
From Outdoors
If your home does not meet all of the
three criteria above, proceed to
termining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater
Location
and
Ventilation Air
, page 6.
, page 5.
and
-11
kg
De-
Confined and Unconfined Space
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANS Z223.1
defines a confined space as a space whose
volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000
Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed
in that space and an unconfined space as a
space whose volume is not less than 50
cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per
kw) of the aggregate input rating of all
appliances installed in that space. Rooms
communicating directly with the space in
which the appliances are installed*, through
openings not furnished with doors, are considered a part of the unconfined space.
This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction
unless provisions are provided for adequate
combustion and ventilation air.
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only
if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them.
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AIR FOR
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
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DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION
Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space
Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space.
Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between
the rooms.
1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height).
Length x Width x Height = _________________cu. ft. (volume of space)
Example:
If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings, add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of
the space.
2. Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
_________________ (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = (Maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example:
3. Add the Btu/Hr of 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 fireplace logs ___________________Btu/Hr
Other gas appliances* + ___________________Btu/Hr
Total = ___________________Btu/Hr
* Do not 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 used.
_________________ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)
_________________ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
Example:
The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides an unconfined space, remove door to adjoin-
ing room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside Building, page 6.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 6.
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr heater, if lower Btu/Hr size makes room unconfined.
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an unconfined space. You will need no
additional fresh air ventilation.
Space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space)
2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = 51.2 or 51,200 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example:
Gas water heater
Vent-free heater +
Total =
51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)
60,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
40,000
20,000
60,000
Btu/Hr
Btu/Hr
Btu/Hr
WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space,
or if the building is of unusually tight construction, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of
the methods described in the
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5
or applicable local codes.
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BLUE FLAME NATURAL GAS HEATER
Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 3
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
12"
12"
Ventilation
Grills
into Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
AIR FOR
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
Continued
VENTILATION 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 within
12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the
floor on the wall connecting the two spaces
(see options 1 and 2, Figure 2). You can also
remove door into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 2). Follow the National Fuel
Gas Code NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Section
5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for
required size of ventilation grills or ducts.
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation
grills or ducts. You must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the
ceiling and one within 12" of the floor.
Connect these items directly to the outdoors
or spaces open to the outdoors. These spaces
include attics and crawl spaces. Follow the
National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANS
Z223.1, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation for required size of ventilation
grills or ducts.
IMPORTANT:
inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a
thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air
entering the attic will activate the power vent.
WARNING: Rework worksheet, adding the space of the
adjoining unconfined space. The
combined spaces must have
enough fresh air to supply all
appliances in both spaces.
Do not provide openings for
Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building
Outlet
Air
Ventilated
Attic
Outlet
Air
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
To Attic
To
Crawl
Space
Ventilated
Crawl Space
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36"
2"
FLOOR
CEILING
Minimum
Minimum to Top
of Carpeting, Tile,
or Other Combustible
Material
6"
Minimum
From
Sides of
Heater
Left
Side
Right
Side
INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This heater is intended
for use as supplemental heat. Use
this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your primary
heat source. If you have a central
heating system, you may run
system’s circulating blower while
using heater. This will help circulate the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualified service person must install heater.
Follow all local codes.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not
natural, do not install heater. Call dealer where
you bought heater for proper type heater.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing heater, make sure you have
the items listed below:
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• ground joint union
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
* An CSA/AGA design-certified equipment
shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA/AGA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from
your dealer. See Accessories, page 19.
LOCATING HEATER
This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall.
WARNING: Maintain the mini-
mum clearances shown in Figure
4. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.
You can locate heater on floor, away from a
wall. An optional floor mounting stand is
needed. Purchase the floor mounting stand
from your dealer. See Accessories, page 19.
WARNING: Never install the
heater
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• 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
CAUTION: This heater creates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall surfaces next to heater. Installing
heater next to vinyl or cloth wall
coverings or operating heater
where impurities (such as tobacco smoke, aromatic candles,
cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene
lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may
discolor walls.
Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed
From Front of Heater
IMPORTANT:
Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial,
installing heater in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form
from too much moisture. See Air for Com-
bustion and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6.
CAUTION: If you install the
heater in a home garage
• heater pilot and burner must be
at least 18 inches above floor
• locate heater where moving vehicle will not hit it
For convenience and efficiency, install heater
• where there is easy access for operation,
inspection, and service
• in coldest part of room
An optional fan kit is available from your
dealer. See Accessories, page 19. If planning to
use fan, locate heater near an electrical outlet.
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INSTALLATION
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INSTALLING HEATER TO
WALL
Mounting Bracket
The mounting bracket is located on back panel
of heater. It has been taped there for shipping.
Remove mounting bracket from back panel.
Mounting
Bracket
Figure 5 - Mounting Bracket
INSTALLING THERMOSTAT
SENSING BULB -
For T-Stat Models Only
Remove clip and bulb from shipping location. Place clip and bulb into operation location (see Figure 6)
Figure 6 - Moving Thermostat Sensing
Bulb
Removing Front Panel Of Heater
1. Remove two screws near bottom corners of front panel.
2. Lift straight up on grill guard until it stops.
Grill guard will slide up about 1/4".
3. Pull bottom of front panel forward, then
down.
4. Remove cardboard packing from grill
and glass.
Figure 7 - Removing Front Panel Of Heater
Methods For Attaching
Mounting Bracket To Wall
Only use last hole on each end of mounting
bracket to attach bracket to wall. These two
holes are 16 inches apart from their centers.
Attach mounting bracket to wall in one of
two ways:
1. Attaching to wall stud
2. Attaching to wall anchor
Attaching To Wall Stud: This method pro-
vides 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 (wall areas between studs) or
to solid walls (concrete or masonry).
Decide which method better suits your needs.
Either method will provide a secure hold for
the mounting bracket.
Marking Screw Locations
1. Tape mounting bracket to wall where
heater will be located. Make sure
mounting bracket is level.
WARNING: Maintain minimum
clearances shown in Figure 7. If
you can, provide greater clearances from floor and joining wall.
2. Mark screw locations on wall (see Figure 8).
Note:
Only mark last hole on each end
of mounting bracket. Insert mounting
screws through these holes only.
3. Remove tape and mounting bracket
from wall.
1
/4"
10
Min.
Only Insert Mounting
Screws Through Last
Adjoining Wall
Models FA-30BB, FAS-30BB, and
FGH-30NGB
1
/2"
6
Min.
Only Insert Mounting
Screws Through Last
Hole On Each End
Adjoining Wall
Models FA-20BB and FAS-20BB
Figure 8 - Mounting Bracket Clearances
17 3/8"
Hole On Each End
Floor
17 3/8"
Floor
17 1/2"
Min.
17 1/2"
Min.
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INSTALLATION
Continued
Attaching Mounting Bracket To
Wall
Note:
Wall anchors, mounting screws, and
spacers are in hardware package. The hardware package is provided with heater.
Attaching To Wall Stud Method
For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs
1. Drill holes at marked locations using
9/64" drill bit.
2. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line
up last hole on each end of bracket with
holes drilled in wall.
3. Insert mounting screws through bracket
and into wall studs.
4. Tighten screws until mounting bracket
is firmly fastened to wall studs.
Attaching To Wall Anchor Method
For attaching mounting bracket to hollow
walls (wall areas between studs) or solid
walls (concrete or masonry)
1. Drill holes at marked locations using
5/16" drill bit. For solid walls (concrete
or masonry), drill at least 1" deep.
2. Fold wall anchor as shown in Figure 9.
3. Insert wall anchor (wings first) into
hole. Tap anchor flush to wall.
4. For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red
key into wall anchor. Push red key to
“pop” open anchor wings.
IMPORTANT:
For thick walls (over 1/2" thick) or solid
walls, do not pop open wings.
5. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line
up last hole on each end of bracket with
wall anchors.
6. Insert mounting screws through bracket
and into wall anchors.
7. Tighten screws until mounting bracket
is firmly fastened to wall.
Do not hammer key!
Figure 9 - Folding Anchor
Figure 10 - Popping Open Anchor Wings
For Thin Walls
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 bracket (see Figure 11).
Installing Bottom Mounting
Screws
1. Locate two bottom mounting holes.
These holes are near bottom on back
panel of heater (see Figure 12).
2. Mark screw locations on wall.
3. Remove heater from mounting bracket.
4. If installing bottom mounting screws
into hollow or solid wall, install wall
anchors. Follow steps 1 through 4 under Attaching To W all Anchor Method.
If installing bottom mounting screw
into wall stud, drill holes at marked locations using 9/64" drill bit.
5. Replace heater onto mounting bracket.
6. Place spacers between bottom mounting holes and wall anchor or drilled hole.
7. Hold spacer in place with one hand.
With other hand, insert mounting screw
through bottom mounting hole and
spacer. Place tip of screw in opening
of wall anchor or drilled hole.
8. Tighten both screws until heater is firmly
secured to wall. Do not over tighten.
Note:
Do not replace front panel at this
time. Replace front panel after making
gas connections and checking for leaks.
(see page 10).
Horizontal Slots
Stand-Out Tab
Mounting Bracket
(attached to wall)
Figure 11 - Mounting Heater Onto Mounting Bracket
Figure 12 - Installing Bottom Mounting
Screws
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INSTALLATION
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CONNECTING TO GAS
SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance requires a 3/8" NPT (National Pipe
Thread) inlet connection to the
pressure regulator.
WARNING: A qualified service
person must connect heater to
gas supply. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never connect
heater to private (non-utility) gas
well. This gas is commonly known
as wellhead gas.
IMPORTANT:
fore connecting heater to gas line. Gas line
pressure must be no greater than 14 inches
of water. If gas line pressure is higher,
heater regulator damage could occur.
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
your local codes. Use pipe of large
enough diameter to allow proper
gas volume to heater. If pipe is
too small, undue loss of pressure will occur.
Check gas line pressure be-
Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters
FA-20BB, 3/8" or greater
FAS-20BB
FA-30BB, 1/2" or greater
FAS-30BB,
FGH-30NG
Installation must include a equipment shutoff
valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate
NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up.
NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see
Figure 13).
IMPORTANT:
Install an equipment shutoff
valve in an accessible location. The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or
shutting off the gas 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.
3/8" NPT
Pipe Nipple
Tee Joint
Test
Gauge
Connection *
Reducer
Bushing to
1/8" NPT
1/8" NPT
Plug Tap
Sediment
Trap
Tee
Joint
Pipe
Nipple
Cap
CAUTION: Use pipe joint seal-
ant that is resistant to natural gas.
Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in
Figure 13. Locate sediment trap where it is
within reach for cleaning. Locate sediment trap
where trapped matter is not likely to freeze. A
sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants.
This keeps them from going into heater controls. If sediment trap is not installed or is
installed wrong, heater may not run properly.
IMPORTANT:
Hold pressure regulator with
wrench when connecting it to gas piping
and/or fittings.
Pressure
Regulator
Heater
Cabinet
Ground Joint Union
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve *
Typical Inlet Pipe from
Gas Meter (4" W.C. to
10.5" W.C. Pressure)
3" Minimum
Figure 13 - Gas Connection
* An CSA/AGA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an
acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA/AGA designcertified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 19.
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INSTALLATION
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CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks
after installation or servicing.
Correct all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an open
flame to check for a leak. Apply a
mixture of liquid soap and water
to all joints. Bubbles forming show
a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
Pressure Testing Gas Supply
Piping System
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 K Pa)
1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance
main gas valve (control valve) and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig
will damage heater regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where
equipment shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening
main gas valve located on or near gas
meter.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping
system. Apply mixture of liquid soap
and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect heater and equipment
shutoff valve to gas supply. Check reconnected fittings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2
PSIG (3.5 K Pa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 14).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by
either using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near
gas meter.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to
equipment shutoff valve (see Figure
15). Apply mixture of liquid soap and
water to gas joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Pressure Testing Heater Gas
Connections
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see
Figure 14).
2. Open main gas valve located on or near
gas meter.
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in
the OFF position.
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff
valve to thermostat gas valve (see Figure 15). Apply mixture of liquid soap
and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light heater (see Operating Heater,
pages 11 and 12 for thermostat models
or page 13 for non-thermostat models).
Check all other internal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas
to Appliance, page 12 for thermostat
models or page 13 for non-thermostat
models).
8. Replace front panel.
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Figure 14 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Gas
Meter
Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints
Open
POS
P
Closed
Gas Valve
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
OPERATING
HEATER
THERMOSTAT MODELS
FAS-20BB AND FAS-30BB
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE
LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a
fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must
be lighted by hand. When lighting the
pilot, follow these instructions exactly .
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all
around the 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 any electric switch; do
not use any phone in your building .
• Immediately call y our gas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow
the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn
the gas control knob. Ne ver use tools.
If the knob will not push in or turn
by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a
qualified service technician or gas
supplier. Force or attempted repair
may result in a fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part
has been under water. Immediately
call a qualified service technician to
inspect the appliance and to replace
any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.
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Note:
OPERATING
HEATER
Continued
THERMOSTAT MODELS
FAS-20BB AND FAS-30BB
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety information
column 3, page 11.
2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve
is fully open.
3. Tur n control knob clockwise
to the OFF position.
4. Wait fi ve (5) minutes to clear out an y
gas. Then smell for gas, including near
the floor . If you smell gas, ST OP! Follow “B” in the safety information in
column 1. If you don’t smell gas, go
to the next step.
5. T urn contr ol knob counterclockwise
to the PILOT position.
C-clockwise
Press in control knob for f ive (5) seconds (see Figure 16).
Note:
You may be running this
heater for the first time after hooking up to gas supply. If so, the control knob may need to be pressed in
for 30 seconds. This will allow air to
bleed from the gas system.
• If control knob does not pop up
when released, contact a qualified
service person or gas supplier for
repairs.
6. With control knob pressed in, push
down and release ignitor button. This
will light pilot. The pilot is attached
to the front of burner. The pilot can
be seen through the glass panel. If
needed, keep pressing ignitor button
until pilot lights.
Ignitor Button
PILOT
OFF
HI
Figure 16 - Control Knob In The OFF
Position
Clockwise
Control Knob
LO
If pilot does not stay lit, refer
to Troubleshooting, pages 15 through
17. Also contact a qualified service
person or gas supplier for repairs.
Until repairs are made, light pilot with
match. To light pilot with match, see
Manual Lighting Procedure.
7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob.
• If control knob does not pop up when
released, contact a qualified service
person or gas supplier for repairs.
Note:
If pilot goes out, repeat steps
3 through 7. Wait one (1) minute before lighting pilot again.
8. T urn contr ol knob counterclockwise
to desired heating level. The
C-clockwise
main burner should light. Set control
knob to any heat level between HI
and LO.
CAUTION: Do not try to adjust
heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve.
Ignitor Electrode
Thermocouple
Figure 17 - Pilot
Pilot Burner
TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
Shutting Off Heater
1. Tur n control knob clockwise
to the OFF position.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
Shutting Off Burner Only
(pilot stays lit)
Turn control knob clockwise
the PILOT position.
Clockwise
Clockwise
to
The thermostatic control used on these
models differs from standard thermostats. Standard thermostats simply turn
on and off the burner. The thermostat
used on this heater senses the room temperature. The thermostat adjusts the
amount of gas flow to the burner. This
increases or decreases the burner flame
height. At times the room may exceed the
set 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.
Selecting the HI setting will cause the
burner to remain fully on without modulating down in most cases.
Note:
sures the temperature of air near the
heater cabinet. This may not always agree
with room temperature (depending on
housing construction, installation location, room size, open air temperatures,
etc.). Frequent use of your heater will let
you determine your own comfort levels.
1. Remove front panel (see Figure 7,
2. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light-
3. With control knob pressed in, strike
4. Keep control knob pressed in for 30
5. Replace front panel.
THERMOSTAT
CONTROL
OPERATION
The thermostat sensing bulb mea-
MANUAL LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
page 8).
ing Instructions .
match. Hold match to pilot until pilot lights.
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob . Follow
step 8 under Lighting Instructions,
column 2.
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OPERATING
HEATER
Continued
NON-THERMOSTAT MODELS
FA-20BB, FA-30BB AND
FGH-30NGB
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE
LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a
fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must
be lighted by hand. When lighting the
pilot, follow these instructions exactly .
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all
around the 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 any electric 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.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn
the gas control knob. Ne ver use tools.
If the knob will not push in or turn
by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a
qualified service technician or gas
supplier. Force or attempted repair
may result in a fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any
part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and
to replace any part of the control
system and any gas control which
has been under water.
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety information
column 1.
2. Make sure the equipment shutoff
valve is fully open.
3. T urn control knob clockwise
to the OFF position (see Figure 18).
4. W ait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
Then smell for gas including near the
floor . If you smell gas, STOP! Follo w “B”
in the safety information at left. If you
don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
5. T urn contr ol knob counterclockwise
to the PILOT/IGN position.
Press in control knob for f ive (5) seconds (see Figure 18).
Note:
You may be running this heater
for the first time after hooking up to gas
supply . If so, the control knob may need
to be pressed in for 30 seconds. This will
allow air to bleed from the gas system.
• If control knob does not pop up when
released, contact a qualified service
person or gas supplier for repairs.
6. Release control knob pressure and
turn clockwise to OFF.
7. Press in control knob and turn back
to PILOT/IGN. This should cause the
piezo ignitor to spark and light the
pilot gas. If needed, repeat steps 5
through 7 until pilot lights.
Note:
If pilot does not stay lit, refer
to Troubleshooting, pages 15 through
17. Also contact a qualified service
person or gas supplier for repairs.
Until repairs are made, light pilot
with match. T o light pilot with match,
see Manual Lighting Procedure.
8. Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob.
Note:
If pilot goes out, repeat steps
3 through 7.
9. To light burner, slightly press in control knob and turn counterclockwise
. Release downward pressure
on control knob while turning. Set control knob to desired heating position.
Note:
Both HIGH, MED, and LOW
are locked positions. You must pr ess
in control knob before turning it
from these positions.
CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the
equipment shutoff valve.
Figure 18 - Control Knob In The OFF
Position
Thermocouple
Figure 19 - Pilot
Ignitor Electrode
Pilot Burner
TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
Shutting Off Heater
1. Slightly press in control knob and
turn clockwise to the
PILOT/IGN position.
2. Fully press in control knob and turn
clockwise to the OFF position.
3. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot
stays lit)
Slightly press in control knob and turn
clockwise to the PILOT position.
MANUAL LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
1. Remove front panel (see Figure 7,
page 8).
2. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light-
ing Instructions.
3. With control knob pressed in, strike
match. Hold match to pilot until pilot lights.
4. Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob.
5. Replace front panel.
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INSPECTING
BURNER
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame
pattern often.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
Figure 20 shows a correct pilot flame pattern.
Figure 21 shows an incorrect pilot flame
pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the
thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the heater will shut down.
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 21
• turn heater off (see T o T urn Off Gas to Ap-
pliance, page 12 for thermostat models or
page 13 for non-thermostat models)
• see Troubleshooting, pages 15 through 17
Pilot Burner
Thermocouple
Figure 20 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
Thermocouple
Pilot Burner
WARNING: If yellow tipping
occurs, your heater could produce increased levels of carbon
monoxide. If burner flame pattern
shows yellow tipping, follow instructions at bottom of this page.
NOTICE: Do not mistake orange
flames with yellow tipping. Dirt
or other fine particles enter the
heater and burn causing brief
patches of orange flame.
1
/2 Glass
1/2
Height
Figure 22 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern
Yellow Tipping
1
/2 Glass
1/2
Height
Figure 23 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Turn off heater
and let cool before cleaning.
ODS/PILOT AND BURNER
• Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air,
or small, soft bristled brush to clean.
CLEANING BURNER
PILOT AIR INLET HOLE
We recommend that you clean the unit every
2,500 hours of operation or every three months.
We also recommend that you keep the burner
tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust
and dirt. To clean these parts we recommend
using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI.
Your local computer store, hardware store, or
home center may carry compressed air in a
can. You can use a vacuum cleaner in the
blow position. If using compressed air in a
can, please follow the directions on the can.
If you don't follow directions on the can, you
could damage the pilot assembly.
1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot.
Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty
minutes.
2. Inspect burner, pilot for dust and dirt.
3. Blow air through the ports/slots and
holes in the burner.
Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip
on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in
the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air
inlet hole about two inches from where the
pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly
(see Figure 24). With the unit off, lightly
blow air through the air inlet hole. You may
blow through a drinking straw if compressed
air is not available.
Figure 21 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
BURNER FLAME PATTERN
Figure 22 shows a correct burner flame
pattern. Figure 23 shows an incorrect burner
flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame
pattern shows yellow tipping of the flame. It
also shows the flame higher than 1/2 the
glass panel height.
If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 23
• turn heater off (see T o T urn Off Gas T o Ap-
pliance, page 12 for thermostat models or
page 13 for non-thermostat models)
• see Tr oubleshooting, pages 15 through 17
CAUTION: You must keep
control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater
clean. Inspect these areas of
heater before each use. Have
heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Heater may
need more frequent cleaning due
to excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding material, pet hair, etc.
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Pilot Air Inlet
Hole
Pilot Assembly
Figure 24 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole
CABINET
Air Passageways
• Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air
to clean.
Exterior
• Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild
soap and water mixture. Wipe the cabinet to remove dust.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Note:
For additional help, visit DESA
International’s technical service web site
at www.desatech.com.
Note:
All troubleshooting items are listed in
order of operation.
OBSERVED PROBLEM
When ignitor button is pressed, there is no
spark at ODS/pilot
When ignitor button is pressed, there is
spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition
WARNING: Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before
servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and
repair heater.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong
2. Ignitor electrode broken
3. Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable
4. Ignitor cable pinched or wet
5. Broken ignitor cable
6. Bad piezo ignitor
1. Gas supply turned off or equipment
shutoff valve closed
2. Control knob not in PILOT position
3. Control knob not pressed in while in
PILOT position
4. Air in gas lines when installed
5. ODS/pilot is clogged
6. Gas regulator setting is not correct
CAUTION: Never use a wire,
needle, or similar object to clean
ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/
pilot unit.
REMEDY
1. Replace ignitor
2. Replace ignitor
3. Reconnect ignitor cable
4. Free ignitor cable if pinched by any
metal or tubing. Keep ignitor cable dry
5. Replace ignitor cable
6. Replace piezo ignitor
1. Turn on gas supply or open equipment
shutoff valve
2. Turn control knob to PILOT position
3. Press in control knob while in PILOT
position
4. Continue holding down control knob. Repeat igniting operation until air is removed
5. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 14) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly
6. Replace gas regulator
ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when
control knob is released
1. Control knob not fully pressed in
2. Control knob not pressed in long enough
3. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open
4. Thermocouple connection loose at control valve
5. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple,
which allows thermocouple to cool,
causing pilot flame to go out. This problem could be caused by one or both of
the following:
A) Low gas pressure
B) Dirty or partially clogged ODS/pilot
6. Thermocouple damaged
7. Control valve damaged
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1. Press in control knob fully
2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control
knob pressed in 30 seconds
3. Fully open equipment shutoff valve
4. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4
turn more
5. A) Contact local natural gas company
B) Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 14) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly
6. Replace thermocouple
7. Replace control valve
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit
Delayed ignition of burner
Burner backfiring during combustion
Yellow flame during burner combustion
Slight smoke or odor during initial operation
Heater produces a whistling noise when
burner is lit
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Burner orifice is clogged
2. Burner orifice diameter is too small
3. Inlet gas pressure is too low
1. Manifold pressure is too low
2. Burner orifice is clogged
1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged
2. Burner damaged
3. Gas regulator defective
1. Not enough air
2. Gas regulator defective
1. Residues from manufacturing processes
1. Turning control knob to HI position
when burner is cold
2. Air in gas line
3. Air passageways on heater blocked
4. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice
REMEDY
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 14) or replace burner orifice
2. Replace burner orifice
3. Contact local natural gas company
1. Contact local natural gas company
2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 14) or replace burner orifice
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 14) or replace burner orifice
2. Replace burner
3. Replace gas regulator
1. Check burner for dirt and debris. If
found, clean burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 14)
2. Replace gas regulator
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 local
natural gas company
3. Observe minimum installation clearances (see Figure 4, page 7)
4. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 14) or replace burner orifice
White powder residue forming within deflector unit or on adjacent walls or furniture
1. When heated, vapors from furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. turn into
white powder residue
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1. Turn heater off when using furniture
polish, wax, carpet cleaners, or similar
products
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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. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT:
supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles,
etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors.
Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise
just after burner is lit or shut off
Heater produces unwanted odors
Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates)
Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF
position
Gas odor during combustion
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling
1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair
spray, glues, etc. (see
statement above)
2. Gas leak. See W arning statement at
top of page
1. Not enough fresh air is available
2. Low line pressure
3. ODS/pilot is partially clogged
1. Gas leak. See W arning statement at
top of page
2. Control valve defective
1. Foreign matter between control valve
and burner
2. Gas leak. See W arning statement at
top of page
IMPORTANT
REMEDY
1. This is common with most heaters. If
noise is excessive, contact qualified service person
1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor causing products while heater is running
2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
ing Gas Connections, page 11)
1. Open window and/or door for ventilation
2. Contact local natural gas company
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 14)
1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
ing Gas Connections, page 11)
2. Replace control valve
1. Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter
2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
ing Gas Connections, page 11)
Moisture/condensation noticed on windows
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1. Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation requirements (page 4)
BLUE FLAME NATURAL GAS HEATER
SPECIFICATIONS
FA-20BB FAS-20BB FA-30BB FAS-30BB FGH-30NGB
Btu (Variable) 20,000/10,500 20,000/9,000 30,000/15,000 30,000/14,000 30,000/15,000
Type Gas Natural Only Natural Only Natural Only Natural Only Natural Only
Ignition Piezo Piezo Piezo Piezo Piezo
Pressure Regulator Setting 3" W.C. 3" W.C. 3" W.C. 3" W.C. 3" W.C.
Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water)
Maximum 10.5" 10.5" 10.5" 10.5" 10.5"
Minimum 4" 4" 4" 4" 4"
Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)
Heater (Includes knobs & grill) 23 x 18.75 x 7 23 x 18.75 x 7 23 x 26 x 7 23 x 26 x 7 23 x 26 x 7
Carton 26 x 21 x 9 26 x 21 x 9 26 x 28.5 x 9 26 x 28.5 x 9 26 x 28.5 x 9
Weight (pounds)
Heater 21 21.5 27.7 28.1 25
Shipping 24.5 25 33.7 34.1 31
PARTS CENTRALS
These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support our
customer's needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories.
Baltimore Electric
1348 Dixwell Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514-0322
1-800-397-7553
203-248-7553
Parts Department
Portable Heater Parts
342 N. County Rd. 400 East
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
1-800-654-8534
Fax: 1-800-846-0090
franktalk@aol.com
Master Parts Dist.
1251 Mound Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-2672
616-791-0505
1-800-446-1446
Fax: 616-791-8270
www.nbmc.com
Washer Equipment Co.
1715 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64108-2195
KS, MO, AR
816-842-3911
www.washerparts.com
East Coast Energy Products
707 Broadway
W. Long Branch, NJ 07764-1542
732-870-8809
1-800-755-8809
www.njplaza.com/ecep
Tarantin Tank Co.
P.O. Box 6129
Freehold, NJ 07728-6129
908-780-9340
1-800-922-0724
www.tarantin.com
Heater and Fireplace Store
58 Halbe Lane
Cape May Court, NJ 08210-1110
609-390-9774
Parts Department
Dayton Hardware
P.O. Box 275
North Dayton Station
Dayton, OH 45404-0275
All States
937-258-3721
OH 1-800-762-3426
Halco Enterprises
208 Carter Drive, Unit 21
West Chester, PA 19382-4500
610-430-7717
1-800-368-0803
www.halcoenterprises.com
LA Porte’s Parts & Service
2444 N. 5th Street
Hartsville, SC 29550-7704
803-332-0191
Parts Department
Cans Unlimited, Inc.
P.O. Box 645
Taylor, SC 29687-0013
All States
803-879-3009
1-800-845-5301
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REPLACEMENT
PART S
Note:
Use only original replacement parts.
This will protect your warranty coverage for
parts replaced under warranty.
PARTS UNDER WARRANTY
Contact authorized dealers of this product.
If they can’t supply original replacement
part(s), call DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190.
When calling DESA International, have ready
• your name
• your address
• model and serial numbers of your heater
• how heater was malfunctioning
• type of gas used (propane/LP or natural gas)
• purchase date
Usually, we will ask you to return the defec-
tive part to the factory.
PARTS NOT UNDER
WARRANTY
TECHNICAL
SERVICE
You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting.
If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190.
You can also visit DESA International’s
technical service web site at
www.desatech.com.
ACCESSORIES
Purchase these heater accessories from your
local dealer. If they can not supply these
accessories, call DESA International’s Parts
Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral
information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
SERVICE
PUBLICATIONS
You can purchase service manual from the
address listed on the back page of this
manual. Send a check for $5.00 payable to
DESA International.
Contact authorized dealers of this product.
If they can’t supply original replacement
part(s), call DESA International’s Parts
Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral
information.
When calling DESA International, have
ready
• model number of your heater
• the replacement part number
SERVICE HINTS
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low
• pilot will not stay lit
• burner will have delayed ignition
• heater will not produce specified heat
When Gas Quality Is Bad
• pilot will not stay lit
• burner will produce flames and soot
• heater will backfire when lit
You may feel your gas pressure is too low or
gas quality is bad. If so, contact your local
natural gas supplier.
EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF
VALVE GA5010
For all models. Equipment shutoff valve
with 1/8" NPT tap.
FAN KITS - UH1000FB, AND
UHS1000FB
For all models. Provides better heat distribution. Makes heater more efficient. Complete installation and operating instructions
included.
Manually-controlled - UH1000FB. Includes
ON/OFF switch.
Thermostatically-controlled - UHS1000FB.
Includes three settings: ON/OFF/AUTO.
FLOOR MOUNTING STAND
Model UH3000BA (Shown) (FA-20BB and FAS-20BB)
Model UH5000BA (FA-30BB and FAS-30BB)
For locating heater on the floor, away from
a wall. Complete installation
instructions included.
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ILLUSTRATED
PART S
BREAKDOWN
THERMOSTAT MODELS
FAS-20BB
FAS-30BB
5
7
6
22
12
10
8
9
3
4
7
25
17
7
23
19
21
20
26
26
24
18
18
16
16
29
1
11
7
14
15
14
13
27
28
7
2
28
7
24-1
24-2
ODS/Pilot Assembly
20
105568
OWNER’S MANUAL
PARTS LIST
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed
under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual.
THERMOSTAT MODELS
FAS-20BB
FAS-30BB
KEY PART NUMBER FOR
NO. FAS-20BB FAS-30BB DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 L98409-10 L98409-09 Cabinet Assembly 1
2 L98006-02 L98006-01 Front Panel Assembly 1
3 L98410-07 L98410-06 Deflector Unit 1
4 L98501-02 L98501-01 Glass 1
5 L98502-02 L98502-01 Upper Glass Retainer 1
6 L98807-02 L98807-01 Lower Glass Retainer 1
7 L98817-01 L98817-01 Self Tapping Screw 16
8 L99850-03 L99850-01 Thermostat Valve Assembly 1
9 L98815-01 L98815-01 Screw 2
10 L99066-01 L99066-01 Thermostat Valve Base 1
11 097159-04 097159-04 Ignitor 1
12 L98411-01 L98411-01 Ignitor Line 1
13 L99029-03 L99029-03 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 L98126-01 L98126-01 Burner Inlet Tube Assembly 1
19 L98506-02 L98506-01 Burner 1
20 L98507-01 L98507-01 Burner Connector 1
21 L98508-03 L98508-01 Injector 1
22 L98504-01 L98504-01 Left Burner Support Bracket 1
23 L98505-01 L98505-01 Right Burner Support Bracket 1
24 L98071-03 L98071-03 ODS/Pilot Assembly 1
24-1 098514-01 098514-01 Thermocouple 1
24-2 L98071-07 L98071-07 Ignitor Electrode 1
25 L98805-01 L98805-01 ODS Upper Deflector 1
26 L98514-01 L98514-01 Nut 2
27 L98010-07 L98010-06 Grill 2
28 L98011-01 L98011-01 Grill Fastener 2
29 L98085-01 L98085-01 Mounting Bracket 1
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PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN
100642-01 100642-01 Hardware Kit 1
104892-30 104892-34 CSA/AGA Label 1
L98098-01 L98098-01 Gas Instruction Decal 1
L98100-01 L98100-01 Inside Warning Label 1
L98080-02 L98080-02 Thermostat Sensing Bulb Clip 2
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BLUE FLAME NATURAL GAS HEATER
ILLUSTRATED
PART S
BREAKDOWN
NON-THERMOSTAT MODELS
FA-20BB, FA-30BB, AND
FGH-30NGB
7
5
8
6
26
30
16
18
19
3
4
8
8
9
17
21
20
22
1
16
33
11
12
8
14
15
14
31
10
32
8
30
29
28
17
2
8
23
32
27
25
24
22
13
28-1
28-2
ODS/Pilot Assembly
22
105568
OWNER’S MANUAL
PARTS LIST
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed
under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual.
NON-THERMOSTAT MODELS
FA-20BB, FA-30BB, AND
FGH-30NGB
KEY PART NUMBER FOR
NO. FA-20BB FA-30BB FGH-30NGB DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 L98409-08 L98409-07 L98409-07 Cabinet Assembly 1
2 L98006-02 L98006-01 L98006-01 Front Panel Assembly 1
3 L98410-07 L98410-06 L98410-06 Deflector Unit 1
4 L98501-02 L98501-01 ------------- Glass 1
5 L98502-02 L98502-01 ------------- Upper Glass Retainer 1
6 L98807-02 L98807-01 ------------- Lower Glass Retainer 1
7 ---------- ----------- L98503-01 Steel Wind Shield 1
8 L98817-01 L98817-01 L98817-01 Self Tapping Screw 16
9 L98034-01 L98034-01 L98034-01 Control Valve 1
10 L98411-01 L98411-01 L98411-01 Ignitor Line 1
11 L98061-03 L98061-03 L98061-03 Control Knob 112 L98079-01 L98079-01 L98079-01 Control Knob Clip 1
13 L99029-03 L99029-03 L99029-03 Pressure Regulator 1
14 L98801-01 L98801-01 L98801-01 Washer 2
15 L98806-01 L98806-01 L98806-01 Self Tapping Screw 2
16 L98115-06 L98115-06 L98115-06 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 Assembly 1
20 L98129-01 L98129-01 L98129-01 High Gas Outlet Tube Assembly 1
21 L98055-01 L98055-01 L98055-01 4-way Connector 1
22 L98126-03 L98126-03 L98126-03 Burner Inlet Tube Assembly 1
23 L98506-02 L98506-01 L98506-01 Burner 1
24 L98507-01 L98507-01 L98507-01 Burner Connector 1
25 L98508-09 L98508-07 L98508-07 Injector 1
26 L98504-01 L98504-01 L98504-01 Left Burner Support Bracket 1
27 L98505-01 L98505-01 L98505-01 Right Burner Support Bracket 1
28 L98071-03 L98071-03 L98071-03 ODS/Pilot Assembly 1
28-1 098514-01 098514-01 098514-01 Thermocouple 1
28-2 L98071-07 L98071-07 L98071-07 Ignitor Electrode 1
29 L98805-01 L98805-01 L98805-01 ODS Upper Deflector 1
30 L98514-01 L98514-01 L98514-01 Nut 2
31 L98010-07 L98010-06 L98010-06 Grill 2
32 L98011-01 L98011-01 L98011-01 Grill Fastener 2
33 L98085-01 L98085-01 L98085-01 Mounting Bracket 1
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PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN
100642-01 100642-01 100642-01 Hardware Kit 1
104892-28 104892-32 104892-36 CSA/AGA Label 1
L98098-01 L98098-01 L98098-01 Gas Instruction Decal 1
L98100-01 L98100-01 L98100-01 Inside Warning Label 1
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
KEEP THIS WARRANTY
Model
Serial No.
Date Purchased
Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory.
We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written
warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.
LIMITED WARRANTY
VENT-FREE RESIDENTIAL GAS HEATERS
DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2) years from the date of
first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable
instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.
This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore this heater
to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Authorized Service Center. Warranty part(s)
MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or DESA International who will provide original factory
replacement parts. Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty. 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 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 installation. Travel, diagnostic
cost, labor, transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner.
TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE
PRODUCT; THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND
LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO TWO (2) YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE
OF FIRST PURCHASE; AND DESA INTERNATIONAL’S LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE
OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA INTERNATIONAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation on implied warranties, or exclusion or limitation on damages may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
For information about this warranty write:
INTERNATIONAL
2701 Industrial Drive
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
www.desatech.com
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NOT A UPC
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L98110-01
REV. D
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