FMI CGBN15P User manual

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IMPORTANT

INFORMATION

• Read this manual carefully. It has

important safety and operational in-

formation. Keep this owner’s manual

for future reference.

• Do not attempt to ignite a faulty

heater.

• Maintenance and repairs should be

done by a qualified technician or ser-

vice person. If these instructions are

not followed, there is a risk of void-

ing your warranty.

• You may assemble this heater by fol-

lowing the instructions in this owner’s

manual as well as the Official Regu-

lations on gas installations in pre-

mises designed for domestic use.

However, we recommend that you

contact a qualified technician or ser-

vice person.

SAFETY

INFORMATION

• Do not store flammable liquids or mate-

rials near this heater.

• Do not expose the propane/LP tank to full

summer heat or any other direct heat

source.

• Do not place heater near curtains, furni-

ture, wood paneling, or other combus-

tible material.

• Do not use this heater in bedrooms, bath-

rooms, toilets, showers, or basements.

• Carefully supervise young children when

they are in the same room with heater.

• Apply brakes on front wheels while in

use to help keep heater stationary on

slightly sloping surfaces.

• Be sure to fully close gas regulator valve

on propane/LP tank when heater is not

in use.

• Follow all installation instructions

carefully.

• Verify flexible gas hose is in good

condition.

• Make sure grill guard is in place be-

fore running heater.

INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER

OWNER'S ASSEMBLY AND OPERATIONS MANUAL

WARNING: What to do if

you smell gas:

• close valve on gas regulator

immediately

• do not operate any electrical

switch and extinguish all

open flames

• open windows to allow for

proper ventilation

• notify an authorized

technician

Model VP20500

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INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER

INSTALLATION

RECOMMENDATIONS

It is important to follow current legal regu-

lation specifications for installation and use

of this heater. We recommend that you

consult an authorized technician. The fol-

lowing are conditions required for use of

this heater:

• There must be a minimum room volume

of 8m

3

and existing furniture a maximum

of 2m

3

• There must be a window or door that

opens to the exterior or to an outside pa-

tio with a minimum width of 2m.

• The following are clearances to combus-

tibles for the heater:

Left and right sides 8" 20.3 cm

Floor 0" 0 cm

Back 0" 0 cm

Top 36" 91.5 cm

CONNECTING TO GAS

SUPPLY

Before connecting your heater to the pro-

pane/LP supply tank, make sure you have

the following items. They are not provided

with your heater:

• Propane/LP 20 lb. supply tank (only from

an official distributor)

• One standardized specifications pressure

regulator

• One

3

/8" (9.52 mm) standard propane/LP

gas flexible tube 1

1

/2 ft.(45.72 cm) long

(NOM GDL003)

• Two screw down collar clips for flexible

tube

Contact your gas distributor to identify these

accessories.

HEATER

ASSEMBLY

1. Remove heater from packaging.

2. Connect flexible tubing (not included)

to gas inlet coupling of heater and gas

regulator (not included). Use screw

down collar clips (not included) to en-

sure a tight fit.

4. Place propane/LP supply tank on the

base of the cabinet, and fit the regula-

tor to tank.

4. Open regulator valve.

5. Check joints for leaks. Apply mixture

of liquid soap and water to gas joints

with a small paintbrush. Bubbles form-

ing show a leak.

6. Correct all leaks at once.

7. Attach tank restraint strap to heater

base by sliding tabs on strap into holes

on heater cabinet.

Note:

When changing propane/LP tank,

make sure you are in a nonflammable envi-

ronment. There should be no exposed flames,

or anything that could ignite the gas.

This heater is equipped with a safety device

that will extinguish the pilot flame and all

heating plaques if ventilation is insufficient.

This heater works well to heat small areas,

however, the flame may go out if ventilation

is insufficient. If this happens, ventilate the

room by opening a door or window before

trying to reignite heater.

PRODUCT

IDENTIFICATION

Your heater will be equipped with the follow-

ing (see Figure 1):

1. Adjustable knob for variable heat set-

tings and for igniting the heater

2. Protective metal grill

3. Infrared ceramic burner plaques

4. Oxygen sensing pilot

5. Removable rear tank restraint

6. Gas feed coupling (inside heater body)

7. Wheels for transport - For added safety,

your heater is equipped with front lock-

ing wheels

8. Tip switch

Figure 1 - Identification of Heater

Figure 2 - Assembling Heater

1

6

5

7

2

3

4

8

Flexible

Tubing

Gas

Regulator

Propane/LP

Supply Tank

Tank

Restraint

Tabs

Heater Cabinet

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OWNER’S MANUAL

CAUTION: DO NOT adjust

heat setting using gas valve

regulator.

Note:

The pilot flame will continue to

burn after being lit and will remain lit

while gas is flowing, regardless of control

knob position.

TO TURN OFF HEATER

1. Turn the control knob clockwise to

the Pilot position.

2. Fully close the valve on the propane/

LP supply tank by turning clockwise

. The pilot flame may continue

to burn for a few seconds until re-

maining gas in tubing is used up.

IGNITION

INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT:

Before using heater for

the first time or after long periods of non-

use, we recommend checking the knob

for proper operation at all settings with-

out gas flow (regulator fully closed) to

make sure it works properly.

This heater has three settings, low (|),

high (|||), and medium (||) as shown in

Figure 3.

STOP! Before igniting heater, read all

safety recommendations completely and

follow all assembly instructions carefully.

1. Open regulator valve on propane/LP

supply tank by turning counterclock-

wise.

2. Turn control knob clockwise to the

PILOT position (see Figure 4).

3. Wait 30 seconds to allow tubing to

fill and heater to stabilize.

4. Smell for gas, including near the

floor and near all connections in the

rear of the cabinet.

• If you smell gas, STOP! DO NOT

attempt to ignite heater. Consult

the safety procedures for what to

do when you smell gas.

• If you don’t smell gas, proceed to

the next step.

5. Press in control knob and turn coun-

terclockwise

toward low (|). This

will cause the piezo igniter to spark

and light the pilot gas. Immediately

return the knob to the Pilot position

while keeping the control knob

pressed in for five (5) seconds. (DO

NOT keep the control knob at the low

position until the pilot stays lit).

6. Release downward pressure on con-

trol knob making sure it is in the Pi-

lot position. If necessary, repeat steps

5 and 6 until the pilot stays lit. If the

heater is cold, or a new propane/LP

gas supply tank has been installed,

this sequence may need to be repeated

several times to keep the pilot lit.

Figure 3 - Control Knob with Heater

Settings

II

III

I

II

III

I

II

III

I

II

III

I

Figure 4 - Control Knob in Pilot Position

7. To light burner, slightly press in the

control knob and turn counterclock-

wise to low (|). This will ignite

the single burner. Wait approxi-

mately five (5) seconds before adjust-

ing heat settings.

8. Adjust control knob counterclock-

wise until desired heat setting

is reached (see Figure 3).

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INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

Heater does not ignite

Gas tank has been replaced and heater

will still not ignite

Pilot flame goes out

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. No gas in tank

2. Propane/LP supply tank valve is not fully

open

3. Installation and/or assembly instructions

have not been followed correctly

1. There is air in gas tank

2. Gas tank has been exposed to low exte-

rior temperatures

1. If it goes out after completing the ignition

instructions, insufficient time has been

given for pilot flame and burner to ignite

2. No gas in tank

3. If it goes out after 30 minutes, it is signal-

ling a poorly ventilated atmosphere

4. If it goes out before 30 minutes, your

heater may be exposed to drafty conditions

REMEDY

1. Fill or replace gas tank

2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve fully

3. Read through installation and/or assembly

instructions and correct any problems

1. Allow a longer start-up time prior to

ignition. Allow sufficient time until the

pilot flame and burner ignite. Switch to

maximum heat setting

2. Apply hot wet towels to upper part of gas

tank to restore normal exit of gas

1. Repeat ignition instructions

2. Fill or replace gas tank

3. Open a door or window to create more

ventilation

4. Correct drafty conditions

All heaters are checked for quality by trained staff before leaving the factory. If problems

occur, please contact our Technical Service Department.

• If problems occur or spare parts are

needed, contact our Technical Service

Department. See Troubleshooting, page

4, before contacting Technical Services.

• Maintenance must be performed by a

qualified service technician.

• Make sure the pilot light is stable.

• Check flexible gas tubing periodically. If

tubing looks damaged or worn, replace by

following instructions in Heater Assem-

bly on page 2. Be sure to completely shut

off gas flow before replacing tubing.

• Heater should be cleaned with the propane/

LP supply tnak valve completely closed.

Allow the heater to cool before cleaning.

Use a nonabrasive cleaning product.

• We recommend that you protect your

heater when not in use by covering it with

a cloth or plastic cover and storing it in a

dry place. This will keep dust, lint, pet

hair, and other particles from being

trapped in the heating elements.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Turn off heater

and let cool before cleaning.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model Number VP20500

BTU/kw 14,335/4.2

Gas Type Propane/LP

Pressure 14.9" wc

Gas Type Butane

Pressure 11.3-12" wc

Dimensions, (H x W x D)

Heater 28

1

/2" x 16

1

/2" x 14

3

/8"

72.4cm x 42cm x 36.6cm

Carton 29

1

/4" x 16

3

/8" x 18

7

/8"

74.3cm x 41.6cm x 47.9cm

Weight (Pounds/kg)

Heater 30.4/13.8

Shipping 35.1/15.9

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OWNER’S MANUAL

NOTES

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Desico S.A. de C.V.

Calle Emiliano Zapata No 3936

OTE., Venustiano Carranza

Monterrey, NL

Mexico, CP64560

107545-01

Rev. A

08/00

KEEP THIS WARRANTY

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Model

Serial No.

Date Purchased

LIMITED WARRANTY

DESICO warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for one (1) year 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 DESICO Authorized Service Center. Warranty part(s) MUST be

obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or DESICO who will provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use

original factory replacement parts voids this warranty.

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.

For information about this warranty write:

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.

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