Desa SL30NT User's Manual
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1. Moisture condensation noticed on windows Not enough combustion ventilation air 1 Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti lation requirements page 4 Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Turning control knob to HI position when burner is cold Air in gas line Air passageways on heater blocked Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 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 clear ances see page 7 4 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 15 or replace burner orifice Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace Improper log placement Drafts or other air currents affecting flame pattern Air holes at burner inlet blocked Burner flame holes blocked 1 Properly locate logs see Installing Gas Log Heater Into Stove page 10 2 Eliminate source of drafts around heater 3 Clean out air holes at burner inlet Peri odically repeat as needed 4 Remove blockage or replace burner White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 104463 When heated vapors from furniture pol ish wax carpet cleaners etc turn into white powder residue www desatech com 17 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products2. Not enough fresh air is available Low line pressure ODS pilot is partially clogged Open window and or door for ventilation Contact local natural gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 15 Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Control valve defective Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 12 Replace control valve Gas odor during combustion Foreign matter between control valve and burner Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page www desatech com 18 Take apart gas tubing and remove for eign matter Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 12 104463 PARTS CENTRALS 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 ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer If they can not suppl
3. Continued VENT FREE NATURAL GAS STOVE HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Continued Ad 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 suppliers instructions Ifyoucannotreach 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 These odors will disappear over time 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 cleaners chemicals new carpet etc See IMPORTANT state ment above Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Open window and ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 12 Heater shuts off in use ODS operates
4. 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 Provi sions for adequate combustion and ven tilation air must be provided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation sec tion on page 4 of this manual 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 VENT FREE NATURAL GAS STOVE 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 electrical shock and carbon 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 work ing properly Get fresh air at once Have heater serviced Some people are more af fected by carbon monoxide than others These include pregnant women peo
5. Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two per manent 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 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 Into Adjoining Room Option 1 Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room Option O 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building gt Ventilated Outlet i Air Attic Outlet Inlet Air Ventilated Inlet Air Crawl Space Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Outdoors 104463 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
6. VENT FREE NATURAL GAS STOVE HEATER OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Model SL30NT Series Thermostat Control Gas Log Heater Burner System For Cast Iron Stoves a SL30NT gt lt gt LA na Patent Pending 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 Donot 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 sup plier call the fire department Installation and service must be per formed by a qualified installer ser vice agency or the gas supplier WARNING The SL30NT series vent free gas log heater is only approved for use in the Comfort Glow series cast iron stove models CISC and CISG WARNING Improperinstallation adjust ment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual for correct installa tion and operational procedures For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service
7. You must keep con trol areas burner and circulating air passageways of heater clean Inspect these areas of heater be fore each use Have heater in spected yearly by a qualified ser vice person Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting pet hair etc CLEANING BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas This pro vides a clean burning flame Keep these holes clear of dust dirt and lint Clean these air inlet holes prior to each heating season Blocked air holes will create soot We recommend that you clean the unit every three months during operation and have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt To clean these parts we recom mend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local computer store hard ware store or home center may carry com pressed air in a can You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position If using com pressed air in acan please follow the direc tions on the can If you don t follow direc tions on the can you could damage the pilot assembly Note Removing the rear panel and top grates of your stove will make cleaning easier 1 Shut off the unit including the pilot Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes 2 Inspect burner pilot
8. ventilation Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around 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 If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed to De termining 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 p
9. you can use this heater as your primary heat source Ay WARNING A qualified ser vice person must install heater Follow all local codes NOTICE State or local codes may only allow operation of this appli ance in a vented configuration Check your state or local codes Ay WARNING Never install the heater ina bedroom or bathroom in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 42 inches from the front top or sides of the heater e in high traffic areas 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 104463 OWNER S MANUAL 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 Com bustion and Ventilation pages 4 through 6 CHECK GAS TYPE Use only natural gas If your gas supply is not natural gas do not install heater Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES Vent Free Operation Only AX WARNING Mai
10. A 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 Comfort Hw VENT FREE NATURAL GAS STOVE HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN SL30NT 20 104463 OWNER S MANUAL PA RT S LI ST This list contains replaceable parts used in your stove For replacement parts see Parts Central on page 19 of this manual KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION QTY 104459 01 Stove Log 098249 01 Nut M5 104384 03 Painted Base Assembly 104454 01 Bracket Regulator 098867 14 Gas Regulator 104425 01 Inlet Tube 104424 01 Outlet Burner Tube 099056 26 Burner Orifice Injector 102843 01 Burner Clip 102980 01 Burner 101329 21 Control Valve 104472 01 Bracket 099211 01 Screw 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 099387 13 Pilot Tube 098271 07 Ignitor Cable 104285 01 ODS Pilot NG M11084 38 Screw Hex Head 8 18 x 38 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 100563 01 Warning Plate 101054 01 Lighting Instructions Plate 100565 01 Warning Plate Fastener 101137 04 Hardware Kit 104310 04 Information Video SL30NT ONOahRWD 4 2 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 7 104463 21 VENT FREE NATURAL GAS STOVE HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN CISC CISG PARTS LIST CISC CISG 104463 OWNER S MANUAL This li
11. AA Pallet Wood Bolted to Stove Body HEATER Front of Stove Unit Top of Stove Unit a __ __ES CE Km Figure 6 Laying Down Stove On Back Stove Style May Vary Depending on Model Front i A A Pallet a N re Wood Bottom Of Stove Unit Pallet 5 Wood o Figure 7 Removing Pallet Wood From The Bottom of The Stove Door Hinge Step Bolt Hole Leg Hole gt 1 Leg Hole io jon o Front Q o Door Catch Bolt With Adjustable oa Hex Nuts Hole eh Leg 1 lt Hole vt Bottom IIL Hoes CI RA Bottom Of Stove Stove Unit Figure 8 Locating Threaded Holes for Stove Bottom Legs and Door Attachment Appearance May Vary Depending on Model 8 104463 INSTALLATION Continued 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Fasten stove bottom to stove with four 4 M6 x 1 25mm bolts Use a flat washer and lock washer with each bolt Tighten bolts into threaded holes on stove body see Figure 8 page 8 and 10 Use an adjustable wrench or a 10mm socket Attach stove door by inserting step bolt through door hinge pivot holes and into threaded hole in stove body see Fig ure 11 Use an adjustable wrench or a 12mm socket to fasten step bolt Tighten step bolt until snug Ma
12. All slotted burner flame holes should be open with yellow flame present All round burner flame holes should be open with a small blue flame present Some burner flame holes may be come blocked by debris or rust with no flame present If so turn off heater and let cool Either remove blockage or replace burner Blocked burner flame holes will create soot Review your video included with your heater for additional cleaning instructions VENT FREE NATURAL GAS STOVE HEATER 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 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 N Dun E UY Ignitor electrode not connected to igni tor cable Ignitor cable pinched or wet Broken ignitor cable Bad piezo ignitor Ignitor electrode broken Ignitor electrode positioned wrong 1 N NM W Reconnect ignitor cable Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry Replace ignitor cable Replace piezo ignitor Re
13. Continued STOVE CAVITY ASSEMBLY 1 Lift off corrugated box enclosing stove body crating Remove all screws fastening the wood frame enclosure Spread wood frame open and lift away from plastic bagged stove body The bottom pieces of pal let wood will remain bolted to the stove body Remove plastic bag from stove body Remove back panel from stove see Figure 5 Use an adjustable wrench or a 10 mm socket Remove six 6 bolts and washers Keep bolts and washers to reattach back panel later Remove all contents from inside stove cavity Contents include 1 Stove bottom 4 Legs Amity models include leg leveler bolts 1 Bottom door 1 Top grate 1 Hardware kit bag with fasteners Carefully lay stove body on back to attach bottom components to stove body see Figure 6 Rest stove on drop cloth or blanket to avoid scratching stove edges Remove remaining pallet wood at tached to bottom of stove body see Figure 7 Use an adjustable wrench to remove bolts Fasten each leg to stove with four 4 bolts Use a flat screw driver to tighten bolt to leg Thread bolt in tapped holes on stove body see Figure 8 and Figure 9 page 9 Bolt E Product Identification Label Figure 5 Removing Back Panel Top of Stove Unit Back Stove Panel Front of Stove Unit Drop Cloth Blanket a 4
14. 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 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 104463 5 VENT FREE NATURAL GAS STOVE 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
15. OVE 1 Remove log and gas log heater from carton Note Do not pick up gas log heater by the burner itself This could damage heater Always handle the gas log heater by the heater base only 2 Remove all protective packaging applied to log and gas log heater for shipment 3 Check all items for any shipping dam age If damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought heater 4 Tf not already removed remove back panel from assembled stove body see Figure 5 page 8 Use an adjustable wrench or a 10 mm socket Remove six 6 bolts and washers Keep bolts and washers to reattach back panel later 5 Set gas log heater inside stove see Fig ure 13 Make sure control knob exten sions pass through bottom front opening 6 Align outside holes on heater base with four 4 mounting holes on the stove bottom see Figure 13 Bottom Front Figure 13 Placing Heater Base In Stove Cavity Appearance May Vary Depending on Model 7 10 Fasten heater base to stove bottom with 10 24 x 50 bolts and hex nuts pro vided with gas log heater see Figure 14 Attachment hardware is factory packed inside plastic bag with installa tion manual and owner s registration card Push bolt through heater base mounting hole and through stove bot tom Connect hex nut to bolt on under side of stove bottom The bolt hex head is for a 5 16 socket and the hex nuts are for a 3 8 socket If sockets are not available use adjus
16. Thermocouple Figure 22 Pilot TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater Turn control knob clockwise N to the OFF position Shutting Off Burners Only pilot stays lit Turn control knob clockwise 47 N to the PILOT position VENT FREE NATURAL GAS STOVE HEATER OPERATING HEATER Continued THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION The thermostat control knob can be set to any comfort level between Hi and Lo The thermostat will gradually modulate the heat output and flame height from higher to lower settings or pilot in order to maintain the comfort level you select The ideal comfort setting will vary by household depending upon the amount of space to be heated the output of the central heating system etc Note Selecting the Hi setting with the control knob will cause the burner to remain fully on without modulating down in most cases fe MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light ing Instructions page 13 2 Depress control knob and light pilot with match 3 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Now follow step 8 Lighting Instructions page 13 INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 23 shows a correct pilot flame pat tern Figure 24 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incorrect pilot flameis nottouch ing the thermocouple
17. This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermo couple cools the heater will shut down If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 24 e turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 13 e see Troubleshooting pages 16 through 18 Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 23 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner Figure 24 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern SPECIFICATIONS Btu Variable 16 000 30 000 Type Gas Natural Gas Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Manifold 3 5 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 10 5 Minimum oF Shipping Weight 28 lbs For input adjustment SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low e pilot will not stay lit e burners will have delayed ignition e heater will not produce specified heat When Gas Quality Is Bad e pilot will not stay lit e burners 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 TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about instal lation operation or troubleshooting If so contact DESA International s Techni cal Service Department at 1 800 DESA LOG 1 800 337 2564 You can also visit DESA International s technical service web site at www desatech com 104463 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE AX WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning A CAUTION
18. WED 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 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 N INTERNATIONAL 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 www desatech com At ii 104463 01 104463 01 Rev C NOT A UPC 02 00
19. and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt see Figure 25 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner 104463 OWNER S MANUAL 4 Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again Remove any large particles of dust dirt lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle 5 Blow air into the primary air holes on the injector holder 6 Incase any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4 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 26 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 Injector Holder May Be Brass ao or Aluminum uoe Depending on Model Primary Air Inlet eo Holes Shape of Holes May Vary by Model Figure 25 Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube ZZ el alle Burner Tube Assembly Pilot Air Figure 26 Pilot Inlet Air Hole LOGS e If you remove logs for cleaning refer to Installing Gas Log Heater into Stove page 10 to properly replace logs e Replace log s if broken or chipped dime sized or larger MAIN BURNER Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heater running
20. e A Contact local natural gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 15 or replace ODS pilot assembly Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more Replace thermocouple Replace control valve 104463 TROUBLESHOOTING OWNER S MANUAL Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after ODS pilotis lit 1 Burner orifice clogged 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 15 or replace burner orifice 2 Inlet gas pressure is too low 2 Contact local natural gas company 3 Burner orifice diameter is too small 3 Replace burner orifice Delayed ignition burner 1 Manifold pressure is too low 1 Contact local natural gas company 2 Burner orifice clogged 2 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 15 or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during combustion Wn Burner orifice is clogged or damaged Damaged burner Gas regulator defective 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 15 or replace burner orifice Replace damaged burner Replace gas control Wn Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Wn Not enough air Gas regulator defective Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing 1 Check burner for dirt and debris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 15 Replace gas control Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Wn
21. ease ignitor button This will If the knob will not push in or turn light pilot The pilot is attached to the by hand don t try to repair it call a front burner If needed keep press qualified service technician or gas ing ignitor button until pilot lights supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion Note If pilot does not stay lit con tact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Light ing Procedure on page 14 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 con trol which has been under water Ignitor Button Control Knob Figure 21 Control Knob and lgnitor Button Location c 104463 13 7 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob If control knob does not pop out when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 through 7 This heater has a safety interlock system Wait one 1 minute for system to reset before lighting pilot again 8 Turn control knob counterclockwise MN to desired heating level The burners should light Set control knob to any heat level between HI and LO Pilot Burner
22. er 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m 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 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 104463 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 work sheet 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 v
23. ess Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa Close equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 19 Pressurize supply piping system by ei ther using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve see Figure 19 Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Meter Figure 20 Checking Gas Joints Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections 1 Open equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 19 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 control valve see Figure 20 Apply mixture of liquid soap and wa ter to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Light heater see Operating Heater page 13 Check all other internal joints for leaks 7 Turn off heater see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 13 104463 OWNER S MANUAL OPERATING gg conte FOR YOUR SAFETY NOTICE During initial operation READ BEFORE of new heater burning logs will LIGHTING give off a paper burning smell Orange flame will also be present A This will only last a few hours WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a 1 STOP Read the safety information fire or explosion may result ca
24. itten warranty We make no other warranty expressed or implied LIMITED WARRANTY VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATERS AND EMPIRE STOVE CHASSIS 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 ALLO
25. ke sure door moves freely Install door catch bolt M8 x 1 25 55mm with two M8 hex nuts into threaded hole on stove body see Fig ure 8 page 8 Use an adjustable wrench or a 12mm socket The catch bolt has two hex nuts attached to it see Figure 12 The top nut is a bolt stop and the bottom nut is for door leveling adjustment Check general catch bolt alignment with door claw Make final adjustment and door leveling after stove is in nor mal standing position Carefully lift stove back up on its four attached legs If available install gas log heater in side stove cavity before installing the back panel see Installing Gas Log Heater Into Stove page 10 Fasten back panel to stove with six 6 M6 x 1 20mm bolts and washers Make sure product identification label is located on the outside in lower left hand corner 104463 OWNER S MANUAL A no Bottom Of of Stove Unit Le Bottom Q Figure 9 Attaching Stove Legs Figure 10 Attaching Stove Bottom Stove Stove Door Door N a Threaded j Bolt Shoulder Door Hinge Step Bolt Bolt Stove Bottom Shoulder Figure 11 Attaching Stove Door Appearance May Vary Depending on Model Door Bolt Stop Adjusting Nut Door Claw Catch Bolt Figure 12 Catch Bolt and Door Claw Orientation Continued VENT FREE NATURAL GAS STOVE HEATER INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING GAS LOG HEATER INTO ST
26. led in a confined space or unusually tight con struction unless provisions are provided for adequate combus tion and ventilation air Read the following instructions to in sure proper fresh air for this and other fuel burning appli ances 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 Na tional Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS 2223 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
27. llow the instructions in Cleaning and Main tenance page 15 Before using furniture polish wax car pet cleaners 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 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 If heater keeps shutting off see Trouble shooting pages 16 through 18 Do not run heater e where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored e under dusty conditions Do not use this stove to cook food or burn paper or other objects Do not use heater if any part has been exposed to or under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to in spect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water Do not operate heater if any log is bro ken Do not operate heater if a log is chipped dime sized or larger Turn heater off and let cool before ser vicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater Operating heater above elevations of 4 500 feet could cause pilot outage 104463 OWNER S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Stove Body alr f One Piece Log Set Inside St
28. ntain the mini mum clearances If you can pro vide greater clearances from floor ceiling and adjoining side and back walls Carefully follow the instructions below This stove is a freestanding unit designed to set directly on the floor IMPORTANT You must maintain minimum wall and ceiling clearances during installation The mini mum clearances are shown in Figure 4 Measure from outermost point of stove top Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances see Figure 4 A Clearances from outermost point of stove top to any combustible side wall should not be less than 12 inches B Clearances from outermost point of stove top to any combustible back wall should not be less than 6 inches In cludes Corner Installations C Clearances from the stove top to the ceiling should not be less than 48 inches Ceiling Front View A 48 Minimum Side Wall 152 Y mitin _ Side Wall a Up an AOD el G Top View Back Wall wi 6 inimum Side View 12 12 Ceiling Minimum Minimum lt q Side Wall Side Wall 48 Minimum Corner Wall Back Wal 6 fut Front of a Stove Unit SS nee Wall Minimum Y Floor Figure 4 Minimum Clearance to Walls and Ceiling Stove May Vary Depending on Model Continued VENT FREE NATURAL GAS STOVE INSTALLATION
29. olume of space 50 cu ft maximum Btu Hr the space can support Example 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 40 000 Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs Btu Hr Vent free heater 30 000 Btu Hr Other gas appliances Btu Hr Total S 0O00 BrwHr 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 70 000 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
30. ove Cavity E E Piezo Ignitor Stove Door Control Knob Shown in the open position Gas Log Heater Base Assembly Figure 1 Typical Stove Cabinet Model with Comfort Glow Gas Log Heater 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 104463 3 PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION This heater is clean burning It requires no outside venting There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney Heat is generated by realistic dancing yellow flames This heater is designed for vent free operation State and local codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent free heaters SAFETY PILOT 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 VENT FREE NATURAL GAS STOVE HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AX WARNING This heater shall not be instal
31. place piezo ignitor Replace piezo ignitor When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition Gas supply turned off or equipment shutoff valve closed 2 Control knob not in PILOT position W Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position Air in gas lines when installed ODS pilot is clogged Gas regulator setting is not correct Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve Turn control knob to PILOT position Press in control knob while in PILOT position Continue holding down control knob Repeat igniting operation until air is re moved Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 15 or replace ODS pilot assembly Replace gas control ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released W sD Control knob not fully pressed in Control knob not pressed in long enough Equipment shutoff valve not fully open 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 Thermocouple connection loose at con trol valve Thermocouple damaged Control valve damaged www desatech com 16 Press in control knob fully 2 After ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds Fully open equipment shutoff valv
32. ple with heart or lung disease or anemia those under the influ ence of alcohol and those at high altitudes Natural Gas Natural gas is odorless An odor making agent is added to the gas The odor helps you detect a gas leak However the odor added to the gas can fade 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 A WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous AX WARNING Do not allow fans to blow directly into the stove Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cause sooting A WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory not ap proved 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 Stove 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 chil dren when they are in the room with fi
33. proved Flexible Gas Hose if allowed by local codes Gas Regulator Purchase the optional CSA AGA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 19 Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment Continued VENT FREE NATURAL GAS STOVE HEATER 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 ei ther 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 L
34. replace 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 not use any phone in your building gas supplier s instructions call the fire department This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom do not touch any electrical switch do immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the if you cannot reach your gas supplier Do not place stove directly on carpet ing vinyl tile or any combustible ma terial other than wood The stove must set on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance Do not use this stove as a wood burn ing fireplace Use only model SL30NT series vent free gas log heater 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones vermiculite orrock wool Using these added items can cause sooting This log heater is designed to be smoke less If logs ever appear to smoke turn off heater and call a qualified service person Note During initial operation slight smoking could occur due to log curing and heater burning manufactur ing residues To prevent the creation of soot fo
35. st contains replaceable parts used in your stove For replacement parts see Parts Central on page 19 of this manual KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 104171 06 104171 05 104171 07 104969 01 104969 02 104174 03 104970 01 104970 02 104971 01 104178 01 104968 01 Top Grate with Screen Left Black Only Top Grate with Screen Center Black Only Top Grate with Screen Right Black Only Bottom Door Charcoal Bottom Door Forest Green Stove Dropped Bottom One Leg Charcoal 4 Total Per Stove One Leg Forest Green 4 Total Per Stove Hardware Kit Door Hinge Step Bolt With Shoulder 1 Per Unit Door Catch Bolt M8 x 1 25 55mm Long With Two M8 Hex Nuts 1 Per Unit Bottom Floor Bolts M6 x 1 25mm Long With Flat Washer And Lock Washer 4 Per Unit Leg Attachment Stud Headless Slotted M10 x 1 5 40mm Long Back Panel Bolts M6 x 1 20mm Long With Flat Washer And Lock Washer 6 Per Unit Stove Back Panel Black Only PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 1 104108 08 104108 05 Included In Hardware Kit Touch up Spray Paint 12 oz Can Charcoal Touch up Spray Paint 12 oz Can Forest Green 23 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 wr
36. table wrenches Set one piece log on heater base as shown in Figure 15 Make sure middle section at bottom of log is seated into U shaped cutout in center of heater base Log will fit securely on base IMPORTANT Make sure log does not cover any burner ports and does not touch the stove cavity see Figure 16 Fasten back panel to stove with six 6 M6 x 1 20mm bolts and washers Make sure product identification label is lo cated on the outside lower left hand corner Place freestanding stove in desired po sition in room Be sure to maintain clearances to combustibles as outlined on page 7 Burner Stove Bottom Hex Nut Figure 14 Fastening Heater Base to Stove Drop Bottom One Piece Log Set Middle Section at ottom of Log Set Burner J U Shaped Cutout in Chassis Heater Base Figure 15 Installing One Piece Stove Log Set Burner Porting Areas double slotted rectangular openings One Piece Log Set Figure 16 Top View of One Piece Log Set on Gas Log Heater Safety Pilot Location 104463 INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY AX WARNING This appliance re quires a 1 2 NPT National Pipe Thread inlet connection to the pressure regulator A WARNING A qualified service person mustconnectheaterto gas supply Follow all local codes Installation Items Needed Before installing heater make sure you have
37. the items listed below e piping check local codes e sealant resistant to propane LP gas e equipment shutoff valve e test gauge connection e sediment trap e tee joint e pipe wrench An CSA AGA design certified equip ment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connec tion Purchase the optional CSA AGA de sign certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 19 The gas inlet connection for the stove heater is located on the lower right hand side of the stove when viewed from the front of the unit The gas connection can be made either through the bottom right side or through the lower back opening as illustrated in Figure 17 Make sure gas log heater is secured to the stove cavity assembly A WARNING Never connect heater to private non utility gas wells This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas 104463 OWNER S MANUAL 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 of 1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater If pipe is too small undue loss of pressure will occur Back Stove gt Panel l Product Identification Back View Label ae e Side View Front of Stove Gas Inlet Unit Connection Access Figure 17 Gas Regulator Location and Gas Line Access In
38. to Stove Cabinet From Gas Meter 5 W C to 10 5 W C Pressure Sediment ae ein Trap 7 at p P IR T 3 Minimum Cap Figure 18 Gas Connection Installation mustinclude 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 18 IMPORTANT Install 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 CAUTION Use pipejoint seal ant that is resistant to liquid pe troleum LP gas We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 18 Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater 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 A CAUTION Avoid damage to regulator Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting itto gas piping and or fittings CSA AGA Design Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1 8 NPT Tap Ap
39. us column 1 ing property damage personal injury or loss of life 2 Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open A This appliance has a pilot which must 3 Turn control knob clockwise N be lighted by hand When lighting the to the OFF position pilot follow these instructions exactly 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all gas Then smell for gas including around the appliance area for gas Be near the floor If you smell gas sure to smell next to the floor because STOP Follow B in the safety in some gas is heavier than air and will formation column 1 If you don t settle on the floor smell gas go to the next step WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL 5 Turn control knob counterclockwise GAS YT N to the PILOT position Do not try to light any appliance Press in control knob for five 5 sec Do not touch any electric switch do onds see Figure 21 not use any phone in your building Note You may be running this e Immediately call your gas supplier heater for the first time after hook from a neighbor s phone Follow ing up to gas supply If so the con the gas supplier s instructions trol knob may need to be pressed in e If you cannot reach your gas sup for 30 seconds or less This will allow plier call the fire department air to bleed from the gas system C Use only your hand topushinorturn 6 With control knob pressed in press the gas control knob Never use tools and rel
40. y these accessories call DESA International s Parts Department at 1 800 972 7879 for referral information You can also write to the ad dress listed on the back page of this manual EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 For all models Equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap Fits 1 2 NPT pipe 104463 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 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 amp Fireplace Store 58 Halbe Lane Cape May Court NJ 08210 1110 609 390 1100 Parts Department CLEANING KIT CCK Not Shown Your vent free gas appliance requires regu lar cleaning and maintenance to prevent performance problems This kit gives you the tools and instructions to make it easy to clean all critical areas of your appliance 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 L
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