Desa CGP10RL User's Manual
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1. INFRARED VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS HEATER OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Models CGP10R and CGP10RL WARNING If the information in this manual is WARNING This is an not followed exactly a fire or explosion may unvented gas fired heater result causing property damage personal It uses air oxygen from injury or loss of life the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion must be provided Refer to page 3 of this manual 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 This appliance may bein Do not try to light any appliance stalled in an aftermarket Donottouch any electrical switch do notuse manufactured mobile home any phone in your building where not prohibited by state e Immediately call your gas supplier from a or local codes neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s Aftermarket Completion of sale instructions not for purpose of resale from the If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the manufacturer fire department This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appli ance is not convertible for use with other gases Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Save this manual for future reference GAS2. To Attic Ventilated Inlet Air Crawl Space Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Outdoors Continued GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS INSTALLING TO WALL NOTICE A qualified service per son must install heater Follow all local codes LOCATING HEATER This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall CHECK GAS TYPE Use only propane LP 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 piping check local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas manual shutoff valve ground joint union test gauge connection see Figure 13 page 8 sediment trap tee joint pipe wrench An A G A design certified manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Pur chase the optional A G A design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessory page 12 AX WARNING Maintain the mini mum clearances shown in Figure 4 If youcan provide greater clear ances from floor ceiling and join ing wall AX WARNING Never install the heater ina bathroom inarecreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objectsareless than 36 inches from the front to
3. Wn Burner orifice s is clogged Burner orifice s diameter is too small Inlet gas pressure is too low 1 Clean burner orifice s see Cleaning and Maintenance page 15 or replace burner orifice s 2 Replace burner orifice s 3 Contact local propane LP gas company Delayed ignition of burner s Manifold pressure is too low Burner orifice s is clogged Contact local propane LP gas company Clean burner orifice s see Cleaning and Maintenance page 15 or replace burner orifice s Ne Burner backfiring during combustion Burner orifice s is clogged or damaged Burner damaged Gas regulator defective 1 Clean burner orifice s see Cleaning and Maintenance page 15 or replace burner orifice s 2 Replace burner 3 Replace gas regulator Burner plaque s does not glow Control knob set between locked positions Inlet gas pressure is too low Plaque damaged 1 Turn control knob until it locks at desired setting 2 Contact local propane LP gas company 3 Replace burner Slight smoke or odor during initial opera tion Residues from manufacturing processes 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Heater produces a clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off 103548 Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling 1 This is common with most heaters If noise is excessive contact qualified service person
4. 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 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 ANSI Z223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts 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 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 103548 Ventilation Grills into Adjoining Room Option 1 OWNER S MANUAL A 12 ee Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room Option 3 TM Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Outlet Air Inlet Air AEAN Ventilated Attic
5. WARNING Ifyoudonot follow these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life Control Knob A This appliance has a pilot which must belighted by hand When lighting the IGNITOR 7 Keep control knob pressed in for 10 pilot follow these instructions exactly BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance I 5 Press in control knob and turn Do not touch any electric switch counterclockwise to pilot TO SELECT do not use any phone in your position Keep control knob pressed HEATING LEVEL building for five seconds Immediately call your gas supplier Note You may be running this from a neighbor s phone Follow heater for the first time after WARNING When running the gas supplier s instructions hooking up to gas supply If so the heater set control knob at LOW ce E ed control knob may need to be or HIGH locked positions Never supplier call the fire department pressed in for 30 seconds This will set control knob between locked Use only your hand to push in or turn allow air to bleed from the gas positions Poor combustion and the gas control knob Never use tools system higher levels of carbon monox If the knob will not push in or turn f
6. CGP10R Cabinet Assembly Ivory CGP10RL Gas Regulator Screw 6 x 5 16 Valve Retainer Nut Control Knob Screw 10 x 3 8 Internal Tooth Washer Piezo Ignitor Service Kit Ignitor Cable Control Position Label Assembly Hardware 4p PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 1 1 GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS NOTES OWNER S MANUAL NOTES 103548 19 WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No Date Purchased LIMITED WARRANTY expressed or implied 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 in structions 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 oper ating condition Warranty part s MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and or DESA International who will
7. Continued GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING If you smell gas Shut off gas supply building gas supplier s instructions Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your Immediately call your gas supplierfrom a neighbor s phone Follow the If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department OBSERVEDPROBLEM Heater produces unwanted odors POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Heater burning vapors from paint hair spray glues etc See IMPORTANT statement above 2 Low fuel supply Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page IMPORTANT Operating heater where im purities in airexist may create odors Clean ing 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 REMEDY 1 Ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running Refill supply tank Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connections page 9 Ww N Heater shuts off in use ODS operates 1 Not enough fresh air is available Low line pressure ODS pilot is partially clogged Wn 1 Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation requirements page 3 Contact local propane LP gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 15 Wn Gas odor even w
8. Porte s Parts amp Service 2444 North 5th Street Hartsville SC 29550 803 332 0191 Parts Department Cans Unlimited Inc P O Box 645 Taylor SC 29687 All States 803 879 3009 1 800 845 5301 GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ILLUSTRATED 2 PARTS BREAKDOWN CGP10R CGP10RL HEATER EXPLODED VIEW ODS PILOT 16 103548 PARTS LIST CGP10R CGP10RL 103548 OWNER S MANUAL This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 15 of this manual PART NUMBER 098304 01 099467 04 099467 05 099318 03 101108 01 099469 02 M15823 37 099059 03 098514 01 098594 01 099884 02 099056 01 099390 02 099387 05 099392 01 099391 02 100432 01 099057 01 098276 01 099468 07 099468 13 099415 02 098303 02 098508 01 099393 01 M11084 26 099818 01 102445 01 098271 03 099395 11 100642 02 DESCRIPTION Screw 10 x 3 8 Front Panel Assembly Earth Tone CGP10R Front Panel Assembly Ivory CGP10RL Grill Guard Removable Speed Clip Reflector Assembly Screw Hex 8 x 1 4 ODS Pilot Assembly Thermocouple Ignitor Electrode Burner Assembly Injector Tubing Valve to plaque A Pilot Tubing Valve to pilot Tubing Valve to plaque B Tubing Regulator to valve Control Valve Pressure Tap Fitting 1 8 Pipe Plug Cabinet Assembly Brown
9. RESIDENTIAL HEATERS SAFETY INFORMATION A warnines IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble operate or service this heater Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion and carbon monoxide poisoning A DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches dizziness and or nau sea If you have these signs the heater may not be working properly Get fresh air at once Have heater serviced Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others These include pregnant women people with heart or lung disease or anemia those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes 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 Propane LP Gas Propane LP gas is odor less An odor making agent is added to propane LP gas The odor helps you detect a propane LP gas leak However the odor added to propane LP gas can fade Propane LP gas may be present even though no odor exists WARNING Any changetothis heater or its controls can be dangerous 1 This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gase
10. Trouble Shooting items are listed in order of operation OBSERVED PROBLEM A WARNING Turn off heater and let cool 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 and control knob is pressed in and turned to the PILOT position there is no spark at ODS pilot 1 Ignitor electrode positioned wrong Ignitor electrode broken Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable 4 Ignitor cable pinched or wet Ww N 5 Piezo ignitor nut is loose 6 Broken ignitor cable 7 Bad piezo ignitor 1 Replace ignitor 2 Replace ignitor 3 Reconnect ignitor cable 4 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 5 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to heater cabinet Nut is located inside heater cabinet at top Replace ignitor cable Replace piezo ignitor MO When ignitor button is pressed and control knob is pressed in and turned to the PILOT position there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition 1 Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff valve closed 2 Control knob not in PILOT position Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4 Airin gas lines when installed Depleted gas supply ODS pilot is clogged NN 7 Gas regulator setting is n
11. UNPACKING 1 Remove heater from carton 2 Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipment 3 Check heater for any shipping damage If heater is damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought heater PRODUCT FEATURES Safety Pilot This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System ODS 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 103548 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Front Panel OWNER S MANUAL Piezo lgnitor Button Control Knob p di Grill Guard Burners Heater Cabinet Figure 1 Vent Free Propane LP Gas Heater AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AX WARNING This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are pro vided for adequate combustion and ventilation air Read the fol lowing instructions 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 own ers weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in During heating months home own
12. control knob does not pop up ide may result by hand don t try to repair it call a when released contact a qualified qualified service technician or gas service person or gas supplier for supplier Force or attempted repair chee j T A CAUTION Do nottry to adjust may result in a fire or explosion 6 With control knob pressed in push ER NOIRE Te Do not use this appliance if any part down and release ignitor button This i has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water Figure 16 Control Knob In The OFF Position 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information If you don t smell gas go to the next step will light pilot The pilot is attached to the front of burner If needed keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights Note If pilot does not light refer to Trouble Shooting pages 12 through 14 Also contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure page 11 seconds after lighting pilot After 10 seconds release control knob Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 through 7 Slightly press in control knob and turn counterclockwise o the LOW
13. on openable windows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around win dow and door frames between sole plates and floors between wall ceiling joints between wall panels at penetrations for plumbing elec trical and gas lines and at other openings If your home meets all of the three criteria above you must provide additional fresh air See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 5 If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed to page 4 Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANSIZ2123 1 1992 Section 5 3 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m3 per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m3 per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are in stalled through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventila tion grills between them Continued GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Spac
14. or HIGH positions IMPORTANT Release downward pressure while turning control knob Control knob will lock at the desired position 103548 OPERATING HEATER Continued Control Knobs Burners mOrrm PILOT 4 E OFF HIGH E OFF E Figure 18 Burner Patterns TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1 Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position Shutting Off Burner Only pilot stays lit 1 Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Remove front panel see Figure 10 page 7 2 Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions page 10 3 With control knob pressed in strike match Hold match to pilot until pilot lights 103548 OWNER S MANUAL 4 Keep control knob pressed in for 10 seconds after pilot is lit After 10 seconds release control knob 5 Replace front panel INSPECTING BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 19 shows a correct pilot flame pat tern Figure 20 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 19 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 20 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern If pilot flame patte
15. provide original fac tory replacement parts Failure to use original fac tory 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 COMFORT GLOW VENT FREE RESIDENTIAL GAS HEATERS Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory 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 torepairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TO THEFULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THELAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WAR RANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EX PRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DU RATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRAN TIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MER CHANTABILITY ANDFITNESS FOR A PARTICU LAR PURPOSE TO TWO 2 YEARS FROM THE Wereserve 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 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
16. 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 page 9 Figure 11 Installing Bottom Mounting Screw CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY NOTICE A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply Follow alllocal 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 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 Propane LP Supply Tank External Regulator Vent Pointing Down Figure 12 External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down A CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your loc
17. OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDI RECT 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 DESA INTERNATIONAL 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 103548 01 REV A 03 97
18. al 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 Installation must include a manual 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 up stream from heater see Figure 13 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 sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum 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 piping and or fittings 3 8 NPT Pipe Nipple From External Regulator 11 W C to 14 W C Pressure 3 Minimum U Figure 13 Gas Connection Pressure Regulator Heater Cabinet Tee Joint Reducer Bushing to 1 8 NPT 1 8 NPT Plug Tap Test Gauge Connection Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Cap Sediment Trap An A G A design certified manual shutoff
19. alls 1 4 to 1 2 thick N Figure 7 Popping Open Anchor Wings For Thin Walls 5 Tighten two screws until 1 16 space thickness of penny is between screwheads and wall see Figure 8 Thin or e Thick Wall uM thick wall shown 1 16 Space F SK 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 Figure 9 Location Of Keyhole Slots On Back Panel Of Heater Removing Front Panel of Heater 1 Remove two screws near bottom corners of front panel 2 Lift straight up on grill guard until it stops Grill guard will slide up about 1 4 3 Pull bottom of front panel forward then down 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 page 8 N Mark screw location on wall Remove heater from wall gt Continued GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS INSTALLING TO WALL Continued 4 If installing bottom mounting screw into hollow or solid wall install wall anchor Follow steps 1 through 5 under Attaching To Wall Anchor Method page 7 If installing bottom mounting screw into wall stud drill hole at marked location using
20. ater clean Inspect these areas of heater before each use Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material etc ODS PILOT AND BURNER ORIFICE e Use a vacuum cleaner pressurized air or small soft bristled brush to clean CABINET Air Passageways Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean PARTS CENTRALS OWNER S MANUAL EXTERIOR Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture Wipe the cabinet to remove dust 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 cannot sup ply original replacement part s call DESA International s Customer Service Depart ment at 1 800 323 5190 for information When contacting your dealer or DESA In ternational have ready your name your address model number of your heater how heater was malfunctioning type of gas used propane LP or natural gas purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the defec tive part to the factory Parts Not Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product If they cannot supply original replacement part s call DESA International s Parts Department at 1 800 972 7879 for referral informatio
21. e 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 width x 8 ft ceiling height 2 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 Gas furnace Btu Hr Vented gas heater Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs Btu Hr Other gas appliances Btu Hr Total Btu Hr Example Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr Vent free heater t 10 000 Btu Hr Total 50 000 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 maxim
22. ers want their homes as airtight as pos sible While itis good to make your home energy efficient your home needs to breathe Fresh 103548 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 is excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANSI Z223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Venti lation All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications 1 Unusually Tight Construction 2 Uncon fined Space 3 Confined Space The information on pages 3 through 5 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 6x10 per pa sec m or less with openings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added
23. heater keeps shutting off have it serviced Do not run heater where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored e under dusty conditions 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 and clothing ignition Heater will remain hot for a time after shutdown Allow surface to cool before touching Make sure grill guard is in place before running heater Carefully supervise young children when they are in same room with heater 15 Do not use heater if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water 16 Turn off heater and let cool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater 17 Operating heater above elevations of 4 500 feet could cause pilot outage 18 To prevent performance problems do not use propane fuel tank of less than 100 Ibs capacity 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 ANSI 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
24. hen control knob is in OFF position 1 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 2 Control valve defective 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connections page 9 2 Replace control valve Gas odor during combustion 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 1 Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter 2 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connections page 9 Moisture condensation noticed on windows TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in stallation operation or Trouble Shooting If so contact DESA International s Techni cal Service Department at 1 800 323 5190 1 Not enough combustion ventilation air SERVICE HINTS When gas pressure is too low pilot will not stay lit burner s will have delayed ignition heater will not produce specified heat propane LP gas supply may be low 1 Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation requirements page 3 When gas quality is bad pilot will not stay lit burner s will produce flames and soot heater will backfire when lit You may feel your gas pressure is too low or gas quality is bad If so contact your local propane LP gas supplier 103548 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE A WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning A CAUTION You must keep control areas burner and circulating air passageways of he
25. n When calling DESA International have ready model number of your heater the replacement part number SERVICE PUBLICATIONS Youcan 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 These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses They have agreed to support our customer s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories Baltimore Electric 1348 Dixwell Avenue Hamden CT 06514 1 800 397 7553 203 248 7553 Parts Department Portable Heater Parts 342 N County Rd 400 East Valparaiso IN 46383 All States 219 462 7441 1 800 362 6951 FBD 1349 Adams St Bowling Green KY 42103 502 846 1199 1 800 654 8534 103548 Four Flags Power Products 1115 Stateline Road Niles MI 49120 616 684 2697 1 800 268 4983 Parts Only Master Parts Distributors 1184 Wilson Ave NW Grand Rapids MI 49504 616 791 0505 1 800 446 1446 Washer Equipment Co 1715 Main Street Kansas City MO 64108 KS MO AR 816 842 3911 East Coast Energy Products Halco Enterprises 707 Broadway W Long Branch NJ 07764 908 870 8809 1 800 755 8809 Tarantin Tank Co P O Box 6129 Freehold NJ 07728 908 780 9340 1 800 922 0724 Dayton Hardware P O Box 275 North Dayton Station Dayton OH 45404 All States 513 258 3721 OH 1 800 762 3426 208 Carter Drive Unit 21 West Chester PA 19382 610 430 7717 1 800 368 0803 LA
26. ng propane LP supply tank valve Check all joints from propane LP supply tank to manual shutoff valve see Figure 15 Apply mixture of liquid 103548 OWNER S MANUAL soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS 1 Open manual shutoff valve see Figure 14 Open propane LP supply tank valve Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to control valve see Figure 15 Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Light heater see Operating Heater pages 10 and11 Check all other internal joints for leaks Turn off heater see To Turn Off Gas To Appliance page 11 Replace front panel Manual Shutoff Valve Figure 14 Manual Shutoff Valve Propane LP Supply Tank Closed Control Valve Location Tl Figure 15 Checking Gas Joints Manual Shutoff Valve GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS OPERATING LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY 1 STOP Read the safety information READ BEFORE Snore LIGHTING Ignitor Electrode Pilot Burner Thermocouple Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open 3 Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position Piezo lgnitor Button
27. ot correct 1 Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve 2 Turn control knob to PILOT position 3 Press in control knob while in PILOT position 4 Continue holding down control knob Repeat igniting operation until air is removed 5 Contact local propane LP gas company 6 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 15 or replace ODS pilot assembly 7 Replace gas regulator 103548 TROUBLESHOOTING OWNER S MANUAL Continued OBSERVEDPROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when 1 Control knob not fully pressed in l Press in control knob fully control knob is released MO Control knob not pressed in long enough Manual shutoff valve not fully open Thermocouple connection loose at control valve Pilot flame not touching thermocouple which allows thermocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This problem could be caused by one or both of the following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot Thermocouple damaged Control valve damaged 2 After ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 10 seconds 3 Fully open manual shut off valve 4 Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more 5 A Contact local propane LP gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 15 or replace ODS pilot assembly 6 Replace thermocouple 7 Replace control valve Burner s does not light after ODS pilot is lit
28. ovide greater clear ances from floor and joining wall 2 Marktwo mounting screw locations on wall see Figure 5 10 7 8 7 3 4 Minimum To Maintain 6 Clearance 4 From Wall Mounting d Screw E Locations 20 1 4 D Minimum To Z Maintain 3 z Clearance From Floor FLOOR Figure 5 Mounting Screw Locations Installing Two Mounting Screws Note Wall anchors and mounting screws arein hardware package The hardware pack age is provided with heater Attaching to Wall Stud Mmethod 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 thickness of penny is between screwhead and wall 103548 OWNER S MANUAL Attaching to Wall Anchor Method Follow instructions below to attach mount ing screws to hollow walls wall areas be tween studs or solid walls concrete or masonry 1 Drill holes at marked locations using 5 16 drill bit For solid walls concrete or masonry drill at least 1 1 4 deep Fold wall anchor see Figure 6 3 Insert wall anchor wings first into hole Tap anchor flush to wall Figure 6 Folding Anchor 4 Forthin 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 Thin W
29. p or sides of the heater asa fireplace insert 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 in the air Such as tobacco smoke exist may discolor walls E g Minimum Left Side CEILING 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 3 through 5 CAUTION If you install the heater in a home garage heater pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above floor locate heater where moving vehicle will not hit it For convenience and efficiency install heater where there is easy access for operation inspection and service in coldest part of room 36 Minimum Right TE Minimum To Top Surface Of Carpeting Tile Or Other Combustible Material FLOOR Figure 4 Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater 103548 INSTALLING TO WALL Continued INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL Marking Screw Locations 1 Determine where you will locate heater WARNING Maintain minimum clearances shown in Figure 5 If you can pr
30. rn is incorrect as shown in Figure 20 e turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance see Troubleshooting pages 12 through 14 BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 21 shows a correct burner flame pattern Figure 22 shows anincorrect burner flame pattern Figure 21 Correct Burner Flame Pattern Hm Figure 22 Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern If burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 22 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance see Troubleshooting pages 12 through 14 GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS SPECIFICATIONS ACCESSORY Purchase this heater accessory from your local dealer If they cannot Btu Variable 5 500 10 000 supply this accessory either contact your nearest Parts Central see Type Gas Propane LP Only above or call DESA International s Parts Department at 1 800 972 Ignition Piezo 7879 for referral information You can also write to the address listed Pressure Regulator Setting 8 W C onthe Dark page of Inlet Gas Pressure inches of water MANUAL SHUTOFF Maximum 14 VALVE GA5010 Minimum 11 Manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap Dimensions Inches H x W x D Heater 20 1 2 x 13 1 2x 5 Carton 25 x 16 11 16 x 7 1 2 Weight pounds Heater 14 Shipping 18 TROUBLESHOOTING Note All
31. s 2 Donotplace propane LP supply tank s inside any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outdoors 3 If you smell gas shut off gas supply e do not try to light any appliance e do not touch any electrical switch 10 11 12 13 14 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 Heater shall not be installed in a bathroom Never install the heater 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 e asa fireplace insert inhigh traffic areas in windy or drafty areas Always run heater with control knob at LOW or HIGH locked positions Never set control knob between locked positions Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result This heater needs fresh outside air ventilation to run properly This heater has an oxygen depletion sensor ODS pilot light safety system The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 3 through 5 Keep all air openings in the front and bottom of heater clear and free of debris This will insure enough air for proper combustion If heater shuts off do not relight until you provide fresh outside air If
32. um 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 worksheet adding the space of an adjoining room If the extra space provides an unconfined space remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air From Inside Building page 5 B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 5 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 4 103548 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued A WARNING Iftheareain which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 1992 Section 5 3 or applicable local codes 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
33. valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Purchase the optional A G A design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessory page 12 8 103548 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 Neveruseanopen 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 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 8 PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 1 Disconnect heater and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage heater regulator Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane LP supply tank valve Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 1 Close manual shutoff valve see Figure 14 Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or openi
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