Desa CGP10TLA User's Manual
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1. The installer must supply an external regu lator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incoming gas pressure between 11 and 14 inches of water If you do not reduce incom ing gas pressure heater regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 12 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet 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 104268 OWNER S MANUAL Installation mustinclude an equipment shutoff valve ground joint union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from heater see Figure 13 IMPORTANT Install an equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location The equip ment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance Propane LP Supply Tank External Regulator Vent eg Pointing se Down o do 000000007 Figure 12 External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down 3 8 NPT Pipe Nipple Ground Joint Union Eguipment Shutoff Valve From External Regulator 11 W C to 14 W C Pressure Figure 13 Gas Connection2. THERMOSTATIC HEAT CONTROL This heater has a thermostat sensing bulb and thermostat control This results in the greatest heater comfort This can also result in lower gas bills VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AX WARNING This heater shall not be installed ina confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions 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 help reduce heat loss in homes Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in During heating months home owners want their homes as airtight as possible While it is good to make your home energy efficient your home needs to breathe Fresh air must enter your home All fuel burning appliances need fresh air for proper 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
3. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 18 shows a correct pilot flame pattern Figure 19 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern Theincorrect pilot flameis nottouch ing the thermocouple 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 19 e turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance column 1 e see Troubleshooting pages 14 through 16 Pilot Burner Z Thermocouple Figure 18 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner lt Thermocouple Figure 19 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern 12 BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 20 shows a correct burner flame pattern Figure 21 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 the instructions below 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 If burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 21 e turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance column 1 e see Troubleshooting pages 14 through 16 l G Figure 20 Cor
4. The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223 1 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1000 Btu per hour 4 8 cubic meters per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances in stalled in that space and an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1000 Btu per hour 4 8 cubic meters per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space This heater shall not be installed in a 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 104268 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 18 ft length x 16 ft wi
5. VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS HEATER OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL MO E CGP10TA and CGP10TLA LT eee WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result caus ing property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s in structions If youcannotreach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a quali fied installer service agency or the gas supplier dEr WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures For as sistance or additional information consult a qualified installer ser vice agency or the gas supplier WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxy gen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation sec tion on page 4 in
6. 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 A 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 13 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 Regulator 4 Heater Cabinet Tee Joint Reducer Bushing to 1 8 NPT 1 8 NPT Plug Tap Test Gauge Connection Pipe Nipple Cap Sediment Trap A CSA AGA design certified equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Purchase the optional CSA AGA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessory page 13 Continued Comfort Glow VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS HEATER INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS A WARNING Test all gas pip ing and connections for leaks after installation or servicing Correct all leaks at once A WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Ap
7. NUMBER DESCRIPTION 098304 01 Screw 10 x 3 8 099467 02 Front Panel Assembly CGP10TA 099467 07 Front Panel Assembly CGP10TLA 099318 04 Grill Guard 101108 01 Grill Guard Clip 102017 02 Bottom Glass Retainer 098260 11 Glass Panel 098532 06AA Top Glass Retainer M11084 38 Screw 8 x 3 8 098352 03BR Deflector Unit 098271 03 Ignitor Cable 098249 01 Nut M5 099059 03 ODS Pilot Assembly 098514 01 Thermocouple 098594 01 Ignitor Electrode 104263 01 Burner 099387 11 Pilot Tubing 104259 06 Injector 1 Piece NJF 8C Hex Nut 099415 13 Pressure Regulator 104261 01 Burner Tubing 104264 01 Regulator Tubing 098522 18 Thermostat Gas Valve 102571 06 Cabinet Assembly CGP10TA 102571 05 Cabinet Assembly CGP10TLA 097159 04 Piezo lgnitor 099553 01 Pilot Shield 098303 02 Screw 6 x 5 16 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 102471 01 Control Position Label 100642 02 Assembly Hardware AAA dd gaa ap a ap 104268 19 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 GAS HEATERS DESA International warrants this product to be free
8. PA OLLI Right Side Minimum to Hwy f Top Surface of Carpeting Tile or Other Combustible FLOOR Material Figure 4 Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB The thermostat sensing bulb is located in side the heater Do not move this bulb dur ing installation or operation of the heater INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL Marking Screw Locations 1 Determine where you will locate heater ARWARNING Maintain minimum clearances shown in Figure 5 If you can provide greater clear ances from floor and joining wall 2 Mark two mounting screw locations on wall see Figure 5 8 118 ja7 3 4 Minimum O Maintain 6 A Clearance Z FromWal x z Mounting 20 1 4 oO Screw Minimum To Z Locations Maintain 3 Z Clearance O From Floor s FLOOR Figure 5 Mounting Screw Locations Continued VENT FREE PROPANE LP 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 64 drill bit Insert mounting screw into wall stud 3 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 i
9. control knob clockwise XN to the PILOT position THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION The thermostatic control used on these models differs from standard thermo stats Standard thermostats simply turn on and off the burner The thermostat used on this heater senses the room tem perature The thermostat adjusts the amount of gas flow to the burner This increases or decreases the burner flame height At times the room may exceed the set temperature If so the burner will shut off The burner will cycle back on when room temperature drops below the set temperature The control knob can be set to any heat level between HI and LO Note The thermostat sensing bulb mea sures the temperature of air near the heater cabinet This may not always agree with room temperature depending on housing construction installation loca tion room size open air temperatures etc Frequent use of your heater will let you determine your own comfort levels MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE Remove front panel see Figure 10 page 8 2 Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light ing Instructions page 11 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 lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Follow step 8 under Lighting Instructions page 11 5 Replace front panel INSPECTING BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often
10. from defects in materials and components for two 2 years from the date of first purchase provided that the product has been properly installed operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser This warranty covers the cost of part s required to restore this heater to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Authorized Service Center Warranty part s MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and or DESA International who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty The heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as aresult 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 WARR
11. leak See Warning statement at top of page Ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running Refill supply tank Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 10 Heater shuts off in use ODS operates Wn Not enough fresh air is available Low line pressure ODS pilot is partially clogged Open window and or door for ventilation Contact local propane LP gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 13 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 10 Replace control valve Gas odor during combustion Foreign matter between control valve and burner Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Take apart gas tubing and remove for eign matter Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 10 Moisture condensation noticed on windows Not enough combustion ventilation air www desatech com 16 Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti lation requirements page 4 104268 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 If they ca
12. 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 4 through 6 will help you classify your space and provide adequate 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 Deter mining Fresh Air Flow for Heater Lo cation on page 5 Confined and Unconfined Spaces
13. ANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO TWO 2 YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE AND DESA INTERNATIONAL S LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA INTERNATIONAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation on implied warranties or exclusion or limitation on damages may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state For information about this warranty write DE S A INTERNATIONAL 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 www desatech com ai 104268 01 NOT A UPC y
14. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater Operating heater above elevations of 4 500 feet could cause pilot outage To prevent performance problems do not use propane LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs capacity 104268 OWNER S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Ignitor Button Control Knob IL IUI oman Figure 1 Vent Free Propane LP Gas Heater LOCAL CODES UNPACKING Install and use heater with care Follow all 1 Remove heater from carton local codes In the absence of localcodes use 9 Remove all protective packaging ap the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas plied to heater for shipment ok Code ANS Z223 1 also known as NFPA 54 a Cheek healer for anyahinpine danane Available from If heater is damaged promptly inform American National Standards Institute Inc dealer where you bought heater 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 104268 3 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
15. act local propane LP gas company 2 Clean burner orifice see Cleaning and Maintenance page 13 or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during combustion 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 2 Inlet gas pressure is too low 3 Burner damaged 4 Gas regulator defective 1 Clean burner orifice see Cleaning and Maintenance page 13 or replace burner orifice 2 Contact local propane LP gas company 3 Replace burner 4 Replace gas regulator Yellow flame during burner combustion 1 Not enough air 2 Inlet gas pressure is too low 3 Gas regulator defective 1 Check burner for dirt and debris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 13 2 Contact local propane LP gas company 3 Replace gas regulator Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1 Residues from manufacturing processes 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit 1 Turn control knob to HI position when burner is cold 2 Air in gas line 3 Air passageways on heater blocked 4 Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 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 checked by local propane LP gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clear ances see Figure 4 page 7 4 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 13 or replace burner orifice W
16. cess 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 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by ei ther using compressed air or opening propane LP supply tank valve 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles form ing show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check re connected fittings for leaks Propane LP Supply Tank 1 Control Valve Location Figure 15 Checking Gas Joints Eguipment Shutoff Valve 104268 OPERATING HEATER OWNER S MANUAL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 8 Turn control knob counterclockwise X N to desired heating level The main burner should light Set control 1 STOP Read the safety information knob to anv heat level between HI FOR YOUR SAFETY column 1 andLO READ BEFORE 2 Make sure eguipment shutoff valve LIGHTING is fully open A CAUTION Do nottry to adjust 3 Turn control knob clockwise has been under water Immediately call a gualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part o
17. doors 104268 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 heater as your primary heat source A WARNING A qualified ser vice person must install heater Follow all local codes CHECK GAS TYPE Use only propane LP gas If your gas supply is not propane LP 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 e external regulator supplied by installer e piping check local codes e sealant resistant to propane LP gas e equipment shutoff valve e ground joint union e test gauge connection e sediment trap e tee joint e 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 The optional CSA AGA design certi fied equipment shutoff valve can be pur chased from your dealer See Accessory page 13 104268 OWNER S MANUAL LOCATING HEATER This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall AX WARNING Maintain the mini mum cleara
18. dth x 8 ft ceiling height 2304 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 2304 cu ft volume of space 50 cu ft 46 1 or 46 100 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 Example Gas furnace Btu Hr Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr Vented gas heater Btu Hr Vent free heater 10 000 Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs Btu Hr Total 50 000 Btu Hr Other gas appliances Btu Hr Total Btu Hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used Btu Hr maximum the space can support Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used Example 46 100 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 50 000 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 workshee
19. e ports slots and holes in the burner Clean the pilot assembly also A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly There is a small pilot air inlet hole about two inches from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly see Figure 22 With the unit off lightly blow air through the air inlet hole You may blow through adrinking straw if compressed air is not available 104268 OWNER S MANUAL Figure 22 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 cabinet to remove dust 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 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 SPECIFICATIONS Btu Variable Type Gas Ignition Pressure Regulator Setting Inlet Gas Pressure inches of water Maximum Minimum Dimensions Inches H x W x D Heater Including knobs and grill Carton Weight pounds Shipping SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low e pilot will not stay lit e bur
20. f the control system and any gas control which has been un der water 104268 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob If control knob does not pop up when released contact a gualified 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 before lighting pilot again o A heating levels by using the eguip A WARNING If you do not fol to S OFF position see Figure 16 ment shutoff valve low these instructions exactly a 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any fire or explosion may result caus gas Then smell for gas including ing property damage personal near the floor If you smell gas gnitor Button Control Knob injury or loss of life STOP Follow B in the safety in formation If you don t smell gas go This appliance has a pilot which must to the next step U be lighted by hand When lighting the 5 Turn control knob counterclockwise CD gt pilot follow these instructions exactly yN to the PILOT position ON IGNITOR St ee BEFORE LIGHTING smell all Press in control knob for five 5 sec around the appliance area for gas Be onds see Figure 16 Figure 16 Control Knob In The OFF sure to smell next to the floor because Note You may be running this Position some gas is heavier than air ane will heater for the first time after hook seten thie Noot ing u
21. ght any appliance do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions if you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department 4 Heater shall not be installed in a bath room 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 1s available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 4 through 6 Keep all air openings in the front and bottom of heater clear and free of de bris This will insure enough air for proper combustion If heater shuts off do not relight until you provide fresh outside air If heater keeps shutting off have it serviced Do not run heater e where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored e under dusty conditions 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 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 Turn off heater and let cool before ser vicing
22. hite powderresidue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 104268 1 When heated vapors from furniture pol ish wax carpet cleaners etc turn into white powder residue www desatech com 15 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products Continued VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Continued A 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 e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbors phone Follow the gas suppliers 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 l Metal expanding while heating or con tracting while cooling This is common with most heaters If noise is excessive contact gualified ser vice person Heater produces unwanted odors W Heater burning vapors from paint hair spray glues etc See IMPORTANT statement above Low fuel supply Gas
23. igns 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 Propane LP Gas Propane LP gas is odor less An odor making agent is added to propane LP gas The odor helps you detect apropane gas leak However the odor added to propane LP gas can fade Propane LP 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 AR WARNING Any changeto this heater or its controls can be dangerous A WARNING Do not use any accessory not approved for use with this heater 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 Do not place propane LP supply tank s inside any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outdoors If you smell gas shut off gas supply do not try to li
24. n 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 Mark screw location on wall Remove heater from wall AS 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 column 1 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 anchor screw through back panel into bottom anchor or drilled hole see Figure 11 7 Tighten screw until heater is firmly secured to wall Do not over tighten Note Do not replace front panel at this time Replace front panel after making gas connections and checking for leaks see pages 9 and 10 Figure 11 Installing Bottom Mounting Screw 104268 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 AX WARNING A qualified service person mustconnectheaterto gas supply Follow all local codes A CAUTION Never connect heater directly to the propane LP supply This heater requires an external regulator not supplied Install the external regulator be tween the heater and propane LP supply
25. nces shown in Figure 4 Ifyou can provide greater clear ances from floor ceiling and joining wall AX WARNING Never install the heater in a bathroom e ina 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 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 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 A CAUTION If you install the heater in a home garage e heater pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above floor locate heater where moving ve hicle will not hit it Forconvenience andefficiency install heater e where there is easy access for operation inspection and service e in coldest part of room 7 pos CEILING 36 Minimum L gr Minimum From Sides OF jai Heater
26. ner will have delayed ignition e heater will not produce specified heat e propane LP gas supply may be low 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 propane LP gas supplier ACCESSORY Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer If they cannot supply this ac cessories either contact your nearest Parts Central or 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 Equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap CGP10TA CGP10TLA 5 000 10 000 Propane LP Only Piezo 8 W C 14 11 21 2x13 2x7 25 4x 16 4x 7 h 19 VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Note For additional help visit DESA Internationa s technical service web site at www desatech com Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation OBSERVED PROBLEM A WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before servicing Only a qualified service per son should service and repair heater POSSIBLE CAUSE A CAUTION Never use a wire needle or similar object to clean ODS pilot This can damage ODS pilot unit REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed the
27. ng 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 4 deep Fold wall anchor see Figure 6 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 pop open wings 5 Tighten two screws until 1 16 space thickness of penny is between screwheads and wall see Figure 8 CA Figure 6 Folding Anchor Thin Walls s Z 114 to 1 2 KA thick N I ay Figure 7 Popping Open Anchor Wings For Thin Walls Thin or Thick Wall thick wall shown Solid Wall 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 Keyhole 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 Lift straight up on grill guard until it stops Grill guard will slide up about 1 4 3 Pull bottom of front panel forward the
28. nnot supply original replacement part s 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 gas 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 104268 OWNER S MANUAL PARTS CENTRAL These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses They have agreed to support our customer s needs by providing original re placement 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 Oportableheaterparts com techservice Oportableheaterparts com FBD 1349 Adams Street Bowling Green KY 42103 3414 270 846 1199 1 800 654 8534 Fax 1 800 846 0090 franktalk aol c
29. nough Safety interlock system has been triggered Equipment shutoff valve not fully open Thermocouple connection loose at con trol valve 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 damaged Control valve damaged www desatech com 14 on Press in control knob fully After ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds Wait one minute for safety interlock sys tem to reset Repeat ignition operation Fully open equipment shutoff valve Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more A Contact local propane LP gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 13 or replace ODS pilot assembly Replace thermocouple Replace control valve 104268 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM OWNER S MANUAL POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after ODS pilot is lit 1 Burner orifice is clogged 2 Burner orifice diameter is too small Inlet gas pressure is too low W 1 Clean burner orifice see Cleaning and Maintenance page 13 or replace burner orifice 2 Replace burner orifice 3 Contact local propane LP gas company Delayed ignition of burner 1 Manifold pressure is too low 2 Burner orifice is clogged 1 Cont
30. om Master Parts Dist 1251 Mound Ave NW Grand Rapids MI 49504 2672 616 791 0505 1 800 446 1446 Fax 616 791 8270 www nbmc com Washer Equipment Co 1715 Main Street Kansas City MO 64108 2195 KS MO AR 816 842 3911 www washerparts com East Coast Energy Products 707 Broadway W Long Branch NJ 07764 1542 732 870 8809 1 800 755 8809 www njplaza com ecep Tarantin Tank Co P O Box 6129 Freehold NJ 07728 6129 908 780 9340 1 800 922 0724 www tarantin com Heater and Fireplace Store 58 Halbe Lane Cape May Court NJ 08210 1110 609 390 9774 Parts Department Dayton Hardware P O Box 275 North Dayton Station Dayton OH 45404 0275 All States 937 258 3721 OH 1 800 762 3426 Halco Enterprises 208 Carter Drive Unit 21 West Chester PA 19382 4500 610 430 7717 1 800 368 0803 www halcoenterprises com LA Porte s Parts 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 O aol com Comfort Ge VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN CGP10TA CGP10TLA ODS PILOT 18 104268 OWNER S MANUAL PARTS LI ST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual CGP10TA CGP10TLA PART
31. on 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts A 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 within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Section 5 3 Airfor 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 O 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 Out
32. p to gas supply If so the con Ignitor Electrode WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL trol knob may need to be pressed in Pilot B GAS y f for 30 seconds This will allow air to Thermocouple DOS Do not try to light any appliance bleed from the gas system A me hon Secu Aiba d 6 With control knob pressed in push a a eri ae ai a ha down and release ignitor button This PON r e will light pilot The pilot is attached TOT A REIES or S PROMS SOOW to the front of burner The pilot can 5 y gas peda i id be seen through the glass panel If v NOC obr needed keep pressing ignitor button plier call the fire department until pilot lights Use only your hand to push Ob tor Note If pilot does not stay lit refer Ou iso ae M ee vine to Troubleshooting pages 14 through b K a Maar UE Bg a 16 Also contact a qualified service y Pe d ons S fia Rs person or gas supplier for repairs a OE ce Until repairs are made light pilot with supplier Force on sem pici eee match To light pilot with match see may result a fire 5 exposion Manual Lighting Procedure page 12 Donor use this appliance st any part 7 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 Continued VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS HEATER OPERATING HEATER Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1 Turn control knob clockwise x to the OFF position 2 Turn off all electric power to the ap pliance if service is to be performed Shutting Off Burner Only pilot stays lit Turn
33. ply a mixture of liquid soap and water to alljoints Bubbles forming showa leak Correct all leaks at once A CAUTION Make sure exter nal regulator has been installed between propane LP supply and heater See guidelines under Con necting to Gas Supply page 9 Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 14 2 Pressurize supply piping system by ei ther using compressed air or opening propane LP supply tank valve 3 Check all joints from propane LP sup ply tank to equipment shutoff valve see Figure 15 Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once Equipment Open Shutoff Valve W Closed Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections 1 a Open equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 14 Open propane LP supply tank valve Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to control valve see Figure 15 Apply mixture of liquid soap and wa ter to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Light heater see Operating Heater pages 11 and 12 Check the rest of the internal joints for leaks Turn off heater see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 12 Replace front panel Figure 14 Equipment Shutoff Valve Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Ex
34. re is no spark at ODS pilot l 2 DAUA Ignitor cable pinched or wet Ignitor electrode not connected to igni tor cable Piezo ignitor nut is loose Broken ignitor cable Ignitor electrode broken Bad piezo ignitor Ignitor electrode positioned wrong 1 2 ZA Du Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry Reconnect ignitor cable Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to heater cabinet Nut is located inside heater cabinet at top Replace ignitor cable Replace ignitor Replace piezo ignitor Replace ignitor When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition Ww N Gas supply turned off or equipment shutoff valve closed Control knob not in PILOT position 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 3 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 13 or replace ODS pilot assembly Replace gas regulator ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released Nn 5a Control knob not fully pressed in Control knob not pressed in long e
35. rect Burner Flame Pattern a Yellow i il 1 2 GLASS HEIGHT Figure 21 Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern 104268 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 or every three months We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local computer store hardware store or home center may carry compressed air in a can You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position If using compressed air in a can please follow the directions on the can If you don t follow directions on the can you could damage the pilot assembly 1 Shut off the unit including the pilot Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes Inspect burner pilot for dust and dirt 3 Blow air through th
36. t adding the space of an adjoining room If the extra space provides an unconfined space remove door to adjoin ing room or add ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air From Inside Building page 6 B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 6 C Install a lower Btu Hr heater if lower Btu Hr size makes room unconfined If the actual Btu Hr used is less than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support the space is an unconfined space You will need no additional fresh air ventilation 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 104268 5 VENT FREE PROPANE LP 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 Secti
37. 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 PROPANE LP 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 carbon monoxide poisoning A DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death 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 Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches dizziness and or nau sea If you have these s
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