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1. ances from floor and joining wall JOINING WALL Mark two mounting screw locations on wall see Figure 5 8 7 8 1 7 3 4 Minimum To Maintain 6 y f Clearance From Wall Mounting 20 1 4 Screw Minimum To Locations Maintain 3 Clearance From Floor FLOOR Figure 5 Mounting Screw Locations Continued VENT FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER INSTALLATION Continued Installing Two Mounting Screws Note Wall anchors and mounting screws are in hardware package The hardware pack age is provided with heater Attaching To Wall Stud Method For attaching mounting screw to wall stud 1 Drill hole at marked location using 9 drill bit Insert mounting screw into wall stud Tighten screw until 1 16 space thick ness of penny is between screwhead and wall Attaching To Wall Anchor Method Follow instructions below to attach mount ing screws to hollow walls wall areas be tween 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 s deep Fold wall anchor see Figure 6 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 see Figure 7 IMPORTANT Do not hammer key For thick walls over 1 2 thick or solid walls do not pop2. Vy Figure 20 Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE A WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning A CAUTION You must keep control areas burner and circu lating air passageways of heater clean Inspect these areas of heater before each use Have heater inspected yearly by a quali fied service person Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc ODS PILOT AND BURNER ORIFICE e 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 orevery 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 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 t
3. s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions if you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department 3 Heater model CGNIOLA shall not be installed in a bathroom 4 This heater needs fresh 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 Combustion and Ventilation pages 4 through 6 5 Keep all air openings in front and bot tom 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 e where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored e under dusty conditions 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 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 10 Turn off heater and let cool before ser vicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater 11 Operating heater above elevations of 4 500 feet could caus
4. Btu Hr the space can support the space is an unconfined space You will need no additional fresh air ventilation A 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 National Fuel Gas Code ANS 2223 1 Section 5 3 or applicable local codes Continued 104269 5 VENT FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER 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 pro vide 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 op tion 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 AX WARNING Rework work sheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two per manent openings one wit
5. When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly 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 e Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas sup plier call the fire department Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never 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 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 un der water 104269 OPERATING HEATER Continued LIGHTING a INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 STOP Read the safety information on page 10 column 3 Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position ATA Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Fol low B in the safety information on pa
6. When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 18 e turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance e see Troubleshooting pages 13 through 15 Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 17 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 18 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Continued VENT FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER INSPECTING BURNER Continued BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 19 shows a correct burner flame pattern Figure 20 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 A WARNING If yellow tipping occurs your heater could pro duce increased levels of carbon monoxide If burner flame pat tern shows yellow tipping follow instructions at bottom of this page NOTICE Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping Dust or other fine particles enter the heater and burn causing brief patches of orange flame Ifburner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 20 e turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 11 e see Troubleshooting pages 13 through 15 PERS C Model CGN10LA shown Model CGN6LA will be lower due to lower input rating Figure 19 Correct Burner Flame Pattern Yellow Tipping Nhanthpnannnandaln J HALA Hah
7. top of page Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 10 2 Control valve defective 2 Replace control valve Gas odor during combustion 1 Foreign matter between control valve 1 Take apart gas tubing and remove for and burner eign matter 2 Gas leak See Warning statementat 2 Locate and correct all leaks see Check top of page ing Gas Connections page 10 Moisture condensation noticedon windows 1 Not enough combustion ventilation air 1 Refer to Fresh Air for Combustion and 104269 www desatech com 15 Ventilation requirements page 4 VENT FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER SPECIFICATIONS CGN6LA CGN10LA Btu Variable 4 400 6 000 5 000 10 000 Type Gas Natural Only Natural Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 3 W C 3 W C Inlet Gas Pressure inches of water Maximum 10 5 10 5 Minimum 4 4 Dimensions Inches H x W x D Heater 20 2x 13 2x 5 20 2x 13 2x 5 Carton 25x 16 i6x 7 bh 25x 16 i6x 7 2 Weight pounds Heater 13 5 13 5 Shipping 17 18 TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in stallation 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 SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low e pilot will not stay lit e burner will have delayed ignition e heater will not p
8. 1 099818 01 ONoOaARWD PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 1 099395 09 100642 02 CGN10LA 098304 01 099467 07 099318 04 101108 01 102017 02 098260 11 098532 06AA M11084 38 098352 03BR 098271 03 098249 01 100701 03 098514 01 098594 01 104263 01 099387 05 104259 01 NJF 8C 099415 14 099462 01 099391 02 099413 01 099468 09 097159 04 099393 02 098508 01 098303 02 099553 01 099818 01 099395 06 100642 02 DESCRIPTION Screw 10 x 3 8 Front Panel Grill Guard Grill Guard Clip Bottom Glass Retainer Glass Panel Top Glass Retainer Screw 8 x 3 8 Deflector Unit Ignitor Cable Nut M5 ODS Pilot Assembly Thermocouple Ignitor Electrode Burner Pilot Tubing Injector 1 Piece Hex Nut Pressure Regulator Burner Tubing Regulator Tubing Control Valve Cabinet Assembly Piezo Ignitor Control Knob Valve Retainer Nut Screw 6 x 5 16 Pilot Shield Internal Tooth Washer Control Position Label Assembly Hardware BaepaAaeaean ann nn nn nnn nn pyposnn gaa inp Aa Ap 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 COMFORT GLOW VENT FREE RESIDENTIAL G
9. 2560 cu ft volume of space 50 cu ft 51 2 or 51 200 maximum Btu Hr the space can support 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 Example Vented gas heater Btu Hr Gas water heater 44 000 Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs Btu Hr Vent free heater 10 000 Btu Hr Other gas appliances Btu Hr Total 54 000 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 51 200 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 54 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used 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
10. AS 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 only the cost of part s required to restore this heater to proper operating condition 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 WARRANTI
11. BLUE FLAME VENT FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL CGN10LA m TE and p E8AnaktANN CGN6LA 10 000 and 6 000 Btu Hr Manually Controlled Models WARNING If the information in this manual WARNING Improper instal is not followed exactly a fire or explosion lation adjustment alteration may result causing property damage per service or maintenance can sonal injury or loss of life cause injury or property dam age Refer to this manual for Do not store or use gasoline or other correct installation and op flammable vapors and liquids in the erational procedures For as vicinity of this or any other appliance sistance or additional infor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS mation consult a qualified in Do not try to light any appliance staller sar ong agency or the Do not touch any electrical switch do aia de not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from WARNING This is an a neighbor s phone Follow the gas unvented gas fired heater It supplier s instructions uses air oxygen from the If you cannot reach your gas supplier room in which it is installed call the fire department Provisions for adequate com f bustion and ventilation air Installation and service must be per must be provided Refer to Air formed by a qualified installer service For Combustion and Ventila agency or the gas supplier tion on page 4 of this manual T
12. ES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MER CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO TWO 2 YEARS 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 DES A INTERNATIONAL 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 www desatech com 104269 01 Rev D NOT A UPC 02 00
13. 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 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 These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Heater produces a clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off 1 Metal expanding while heating or con tracting while cooling 1 This is common with most heaters If noise is excessive contact qualified ser vice person Heater produces unwanted odors Heater burning vapors from paint hair spray glues etc See IMPORTANT statement above Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 10 Heater shuts off in use ODS operates Not enough fresh air is available Low line pressure ODS pilot is partially clogged j lt Wn Open window and or door for ventilation Contact local natural gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 12 Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas leak See Warning statement at
14. J 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 amp 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 cuisales aol com VENT FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST CGN10LA CGN6LA 18 104269 PARTS LIST CGN10LA CGN6LA 104269 OWNER S MANUAL This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 16 of this manual PART NUMBER FOR CGN6LA 098304 01 099467 07 099318 04 101108 01 102017 02 098260 11 098532 06AA M11084 38 098352 03BR 098271 03 098249 01 099440 03 098514 01 098594 01 104263 01 099387 05 104259 03 NJF 8C 099415 14 099462 01 099391 02 099413 01 099468 09 097159 04 099393 02 098508 01 098303 02 099553 0
15. d doors and win dows 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 de fined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a con tinuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6 x 10 kg per pa sec m or less with open ings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames be tween sole plates and floors be tween wall ceiling joints be tween wall panels at penetra tions for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings If your home meets all of the three criteria above you must provide ad ditional fresh air See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 6 lf your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed Deter mining Fresh Air Flow for Heater Location page 5 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 m per kw of the aggre gate 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 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of al
16. e pilot outage 104269 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Ignitor Button Front Panel OWNER S MANUAL Control Knob Grill Guard Glass aL Panel Heater Cabinet Figure 1 Vent Free Natural Gas Heater Model CGN10LA Shown LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care Follow all local codes In the absence of local codes use the latest edition of The 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 104269 UNPACKING 1 2 Remove heater from carton Remove all protective packaging ap plied to heater for shipment Check heater for any shipping damage If heater is damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought heater PRODUCT FEATURES SAFETY DEVICE This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safety shutoff sys tem 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 VENT FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AX WARNING This heater shall not be installed ina confined space or unusually tight construction unless pr
17. er as your primary heat source A WARNING A qualified ser vice 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 A CSA AGA design certified equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an ac ceptable alternative to test gauge connec tion Purchase the optional CSA AGA de sign certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessory page 16 104269 OWNER S MANUAL Forconvenience andefficiency install heater LOCATING HEATER This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall AX WARNING Maintain the mini mum clearances shown in Figure 4 Ifyou can provide greater clear ances from floor ceiling and join ing wall Ay WARNING Never install the heater inabathroom Model CGN10LA only CGN6LA is allowed in bathroom Check local codes 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 e in high traffic a
18. ge 10 column 3 If you don t smell gas go to the next step Press in control knob and turn coun terclockwise N to the PILOT position Keep control knob pressed in for five 5 seconds see Figure 15 Note You may be running this heater for the first time after hook ing up to gas supply If so the con trol 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 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 Note If pilot does not stay lit refer to Troubleshooting pages 13 through 15 Also contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Un til repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure 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 104269 OWNER S MANUAL 8 Turn control knob counterclockwise amp N to the HIGH position The main burner should light Set control knob to any heat level between HIGH and LOW To turn control knob from HIGH to a lower setting press in the control
19. h 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 A 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 re main hot for a time after shut down Allow surface to cool be fore touching Carefully supervise young chil dren 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 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 If you smell gas e 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
20. hin 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 2223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent Ventilation Grills Or into Adjoining Remove Room Door into Option 1 Adjoining Room Option 3 12 12 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Ventilated Outlet Air Inlet Air Inlet Air To Attic Ventilated Crawl Space Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Outdoors 104269 INSTALLATION NOTICE This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat Use this heater along with your pri mary heating system Do not in stall 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 circu late the heat throughout the house In the event of a power outage you can use this heat
21. his appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manu factured 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 VENT FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER SAFETY INFORMATION A WARNINGS 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 injury or death from burns fire explosion and car bon monoxide poisoning AX 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 people 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 thoug
22. ip 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 21 With the unit off lightly blow air through the air inlet hole You may blow through adrinking straw if compressed air is not available Figure 21 Pilot Inlet Air Hole CABINET Air Passageways e Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean Exterior e Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture Wipe the cabi net to remove dust 104269 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 OWNER S MANUAL AX WARNING Turn off heater and letcool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater A CAUTION Never use a wire needle or similar object to clean ODS pilot This can damage ODS pilot unit POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at ODS pilot 1 Ignitor electrode positioned wrong 2 Ignitor electrode broken 3 Ignitor electrode not connected to igni tor cable 4 Ignitor cable pinched or wet 5 Piezo ignitor nut is loose Broken ignitor cable Bad piezo ignitor sO 1 Replace ignitor 2 Replace ignitor 3 Reco
23. knob and turn counterclock wise Note Both HIGH and LOW are locked positions You must press in control knob before turning it from these positions A CAUTION Do nottry to adjust heating levels by using the equip ment shutoff valve Ignitor Button g Control Knob IGNITOR 7 o nop KX LOW Figure 15 Control Knob In The OFF Position Ignitor Electrode Thermocouple Pilot Burner yy Figure 16 Pilot E TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1 Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position 2 Press in control knob and turn clock wise N to the OFF position Shutting Off Burner Only pilot stays lit Turn control knob clockwise 7N to the PILOT position W MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Remove front panel see Figure 10 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 pi lot lights 4 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after pilot is lit After 30 sec onds release control knob Follow step 8 under Lighting Instructions 5 Replace front panel INSPECTING BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 17 shows a correct pilot flame pat tern Figure 18 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool
24. l appliances installed in that space Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are con sidered a part of the unconfined space This heater shall not be installed in a con fined 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 ventila tion grills between them 104269 OWNER S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 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 Space size 20 ft length x 16 ft width x 8 ft ceiling height 2560 cu ft volume of space 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
25. nection Purchase the optional CSA AGA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessory page 16 Continued Comfort lu VENT FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER OPERATING INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS A WARNING Test all gas pip ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing Cor rect 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 KPa 1 Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve control valve and equip ment shutoff valve from gas supply pip ing system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage heater regulator Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles form ing show a leak Correct all leaks at once Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check re connected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 KPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 13 Pressurize supply piping system by ei
26. nnect ignitor cable 4 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 5 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to heater cabinet Nut is located inside heater cabinet at top 6 Replace ignitor cable 7 Replace piezo ignitor When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition 1 Gas supply turned off or equipment shutoff valve closed Control knob not in PILOT position Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines when installed Ww N 5 ODS pilot is clogged 6 Gas regulator setting is not correct 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 re moved 5 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 12 or replace ODS pilot assembly 6 Replace gas regulator ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released 104269 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 con trol valve 5 Pilot flame not touching thermocouple which allows thermocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This prob lem could be caused by one or both of the following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot Thermoc
27. open wings 5 Tighten two screws until 1 16 space thickness of penny is between screwheads and wall see Figure 8 IA Figure 6 Folding Anchor Thin Walls 1 4 to 1 2 thick h Figure 7 Popping Open Anchor Wings For Thin Walls Thin or Thick Wall thick wall shown 1 16 Space Figure 8 Tightening Anchors Placing Heater On Mounting Screws 1 Locate two keyhole slots on back panel of heater see Figure 9 2 Place large openings of slots over screwheads Slide heater down until screws are in small portion of slots Figure 9 Location Of Keyhole Slots On Back Panel Of Heater Removing Front Panel Of Heater 1 Remove two screws near bottom cor ners of front panel 2 Liftstraight up on grill guard until it stops Grill guard will slide up about 1 4 3 Pull bottom of front panel forward then down Figure 10 Removing Front Panel Of Heater Installing Bottom Mounting Screw 1 Locate bottom mounting hole This hole is near bottom on back panel of heater see Figure 11 2 Mark screw location on wall 3 Remove heater from wall 4 If installing bottom mounting screw into hollow or solid wall install wall anchor Follow steps 1 through 5 un der Attaching To Wall Anchor Method If installing bottom mounting screw into wall stud drill hole at marked lo cation using 9 64 drill bit 5 Replace heater on wall 6 Insert bottom anch
28. or screw through back panel into bottom anchor or drilled hole see Figure 11 7 Tighten screw until heater is firmly se cured 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 pages 9 and 10 Figure 11 Installing Bottom Mounting Screw 104269 INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY A WARNING This appliance re quires a 3 8 NPT National Pipe Thread inlet connection to the pressure regulator Ad WARNING A qualified ser vice person must connect heater to gas supply Follow all local codes A WARNING Never connect heater to private non utility gas wells This gas is commonly known as well head gas IMPORTANT Check gas line pressure be 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 A CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe 3 8 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater If pipe is too small undue loss of pressure will occur 104269 OWNER S MANUAL Installation must include equipment shutoff valve ground joint union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook u
29. ouple damaged Control valve damaged sD www desatech com 13 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 12 or replace ODS pilot assembly 6 Replace thermocouple 7 Replace control valve Continued VENT FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after ODS pilot is lit 1 Burner orifice is clogged 1 Clean burner orifice see Cleaning and 2 Burner orifice diameter is too small Inlet gas pressure is too low W Maintenance page 12 or replace burner orifice Replace burner orifice Contact local natural gas company Delayed ignition of burner Manifold pressure is too low Burner orifice is clogged Ne N e Contact local natural gas company Clean burner orifice see Cleaning and Maintenance page 12 or replace burner orifice Ww N Clean burner orifice see Cleaning and Maintenance page 12 or replace burner orifice Replace burner Replace gas regulator Burner backfiring during combustion 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 2 Burner damaged 3 Gas regulator defective Yellow flame during burner combustion 1 Not enough air 2 Inlet gas pressu
30. ovisions are provided foradequate combustion and ven tilation air Read the following in structions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel burning appliances in your home Today s homes are built more energy effi cient than ever New materials increased insulation and new construction methods helpreduce 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 com bustion and ventilation Exhaust fans fireplaces clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate You must provide ad equate fresh air for these appliances This will insure proper venting of vented fuel burning appliances PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Sec tion 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 5 and 6 will help you classify your space and provide ad equate ventilation Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks aroun
31. p NPT tap must be upstream from heater see Figure 12 IMPORTANT Install an equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location The equip ment 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 Ground Joint Union Equipment Shutoff _ Valve From Gas Meter 4 W C to 10 5 W C Pressure 3 ainue A Figure 12 Gas Connection CAUTION Use pipe joint seal ant that is resistant to liquid pe troleum LP gas Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 12 Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Locate sedi ment 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 pip ing and or fittings Pressure Cabinet Tee Joint 7 Reducer Bushing to 1 8 NPT Test Gauge Connection 1 8 NPT Plug Tap Tee Joint Pipe Sediment Trap Nipple Cap A CSA AGA design certified equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge con
32. re is too low 3 Gas regulator defective WN Check burner for dirt and debris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 12 Contact local natural gas company Replace gas regulator Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1 Residues from manufacturing processes Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Heater produces a whistling noise when 1 Turning control knob to HIGH position burner is lit when burner is cold 2 Air in gas line 3 Air passageways on heater blocked 4 Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice Turncontrol knob to LOW position and let warm up for a minute Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas checked by local natural gas company Observe minimum installation clear ances see Figure 4 page 7 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 12 or replace burner orifice White powder residue forming within burner 1 When heated vapors from furniture pol box or on adjacent walls or furniture ish wax carpet cleaners etc turn into white powder residue www desatech com 14 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products 104269 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OWNER S MANUAL building AX WARNING If you smell gas e Shut off gas supply Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your e
33. reas in windy or drafty areas A CAUTION This heater cre ates warm air currents These currents move heat to wall sur faces next to heater Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities such as to bacco smoke aromatic candles cleaning fluids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may discolor walls IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add mois ture 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 Combustion and Ventilation pages 4 through 6 A CAUTION If you install the heater in a home garage e heater pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above floor e locate heater where moving ve hicle will not hit it where there is easy access for operation inspection and service in coldest part of room ae CEILING 36 Minimum enoo Minimum From Sides OF Pnn Heater IIIiiniyy Right Side Minimum To Tottoonsaonaqaag L Top Surface eee a Of Carpeting Tile or Other Combustible FLOOR Material Figure 4 Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL Marking Screw Locations 1 Determine where you will locate heater WARNING Maintain minimum clearances shown in Figure 5 If you can provide greater clear
34. roduce specified heat When Gas Quality Is Bad e pilot will not stay lit e burner will produce flames and soot e 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 SERVICE PUBLICATIONS You can purchase a service manual from the address listed on the back page of this manual Send a check for 5 00 payable to DESA International ACCESSORY Purchase this heater accessory from your local dealer If they cannot supply this ac cessory either contact your nearest Parts Central page 17 or 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 EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 Equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap REPLACEMENT PARTS Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealer from whom you purchased this product Ifthey cannot supply original replacement part s either contact your nearest Parts Central or call DESA International s Technical Service Department at 1 800 323 5190 for referral information When contacting your dealer or DESA In ternational have ready e your name e your address e model and serial numbers of your heater e how heater was malfunctioning e type of ga
35. s used propane LP or natural gas e purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the defec tive part to the factory PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they cannot supply original replacement part s either contact your nearest Parts Central or call DESA International s Parts Department at 1 800 972 7879 for referral information When calling DESA International have ready e model number of your heater e the replacement part number 104269 PARTS CENTRALS OWNER S MANUAL 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 104269 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 N
36. ther using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter Check all joints from gas meter to manual shutoff valve see Figure 14 Apply mix ture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections 1 Equipment Shutoff Valve Open equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 13 Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to control valve see Figure 14 Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Light heater see Operating Heater pages 10 and 11 Check the rest of the internal joints for leaks Turn off heater see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 11 Replace front panel Figure 13 Equipment Shutoff Valve a Control Valve Location a Y INI Oy ine i ji Gas Meter Valve k Figure 14 Checking Gas Joints HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING Shutoff A WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result caus ing property damage personal injury or loss of life D os A Equipment This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand
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