Owners Manual - Allparts Equipment & Accessories
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1. ODS PILOT AND BURNER e Use a vacuum cleaner or small soft bristled brush to clean LOGS e Ifyou remove logs for cleaning refer to Installing Logs pages 14 through 16 to properly replace logs e Replace log s if broken or chipped dime sized or larger 20 BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES Air is drawn into the burner through the 8 holes in the brass fitting at the burner en trance These holes may become blocked with dust or lint Periodically inspect these holes for any blockage and clean if needed Blocked air holes will create soot MAIN BURNER Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heater running All slotted burner flame holes should be open with yellow flame present All round burner flame holes should be open with a small blue flame present Some burner flame holes may be come blocked by debris or rust with no flame present If so turn off heater and let cool Either remove blockage or replace burner Blocked burner flame holes will create soot 104341 TROUBLESHOOTING Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation OBSERVED PROBLEM OWNER S MANUAL AX WARNING Turn off and un plug heater and let cool before servicing Only a qualified ser vice person 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 When2. Control ee Figure 31 Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location Ignitor Button 17 E 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 in formation above If you don t smell gas go to the next step 5 Slightly depress and turn control knob counterclockwise N to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see Page 20 Note You may be running this heater for the first time after hook ing up to gas supply If so the con trol knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds This will allow air to bleed from the gas system 6 With control knob pressed in press and release ignitor button This will light pilot The pilot is attached to the burner If needed keep pressing ig nitor button until pilot lights Note If pilot does not stay lit con tact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Light ing Procedure page 18 7 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 through 7 If control knob does not pop out when released contact a qualified service person or gas sup plier for repairs 8 Slightly depress and turn control knob counterclockwise N to desired heating level
3. TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OWNER S MANUAL building 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 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department IMPORTANT Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning supplies paint paint remover cigarette smoke cements and glues new carpet or textiles etc create fumes These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors These odors will disappear over time OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Heater produces a clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off 1 Metal expanding while heating or con tracting while cooling l This is common with most heaters If noise is excessive contact qualified service person Heater produces unwanted odors 1 Heater burning vapors from paint hair 1 Open window and ventilate room Stop spray glues cleaners chemicals new using odor causing products while carpet etc See IMPORTANT state heater is running ment above 2 Gas leak See Warning statement 2 Locate and correct all leaks see Check at top of page ing Gas Connections page 13 Heater shuts off in use ODS operates 1 Not enough fresh air is avai
4. 4 Middle Log 2 Notches Each log is marked with a number These numbers will help you identify the log when installing It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed Do not modify logs Only use logs supplied with heater 1 Locate pegs on the bottom of back log 1 Slide these pegs into the holes in the grate base behind the burner see Figure 19 2 Place the base of the middle log 2 in the U shaped slots of the grate base in front of the back log The cutout on the U Shaped right of the middle log should fit over the Slot burner see Figure 20 Make sure the Figure 29 Installing Middle Log 2 front of the middle log is resting on the tabs of the grate base and the cutout area is centered over the burner U bend Rectangular Knobs Figure 22 Installing Crossover Log 4 3 Locate the recesses on the back of the front log 3 Fit these recesses be tween the posts of the grate base see Figure 21 4 Locate the notches in the bottom of the crossover log 4 Place the crossover log on top of the middle log and front log Make sure the notches of the cross over log lines up with rectangular knobs on top of the middle and front logs see Figure 22 5 Place lava rock around base of heater Do not put lava rock on logs on burner 14 104341 INSTALLATION Continued Dual Burner Premium Aged Split Oak Models A WARNING Failure to position the parts in a
5. If installing in a brick bottom fireplace mark screw locations in mortar joint of bricks 5 Remove heater base from fireplace 6 Drill holes at marked locations using 3 16 drill bit 7 Attach base assembly to fireplace floor using two masonry screws in hardware package see Figures 13 and 14 8 Connect to gas supply See Connect ing To Gas Supply page 12 Masonry Mounting Bracket Figure 13 Attaching Base Assembly to Fireplace Floor Dual Burner Model Masonry Screw __ Mounting Bracket Figure 14 Attaching Base Assembly to Fireplace Floor Single Burner Model Continued VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY NOTICE A qualified service per son must connect heater to gas supply Follow all local codes A CAUTION Never connect heater directly to the propane supply This heater requires an external regulator not supplied Install the external regulator be tween the heater and propane supply Installation Items Needed 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 manual shutoff valve e test gauge connection e sediment trap e tee joint e pipe wrench AnA G A design certified manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternat
6. You must have non combustible material s above the fireplace opening Non combus tible materials such as slate marble tile etc must be at least 1 2 inch thick With sheet metal you must have non combus tible material behind it Non combustible material must extend at least 8 up for all models If non combustible material is less than 12 you must install the fireplace hood accessory 24 and 30 models only Even if non combustible material is more than 12 you may need the hood accessory to deflect heat away from your mantel shelf See Figure 6 and Figures 7 and 8 on page 9 for minimum clearances IMPORTANT If you cannot meet these minimum clearances you must operate heater with chimney flue damper open Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation page 10 Non Combustible Material Distance A Requirements for Safe Installation 12 or more Between 8 and 12 Less than 8 Non combustible material okay 24 or 30 Models Install fireplace hood accessory GA6050 GA6052 or GA6053 see Accessories page 33 18 Model Non combustible material okay Non combustible material must be extended to at least 8 See Between 8 and 12 above If you cannot extend material you must operate heater with flue damper open Heat Resistant Material Figure 6 Heat Resistant Material Slate Marble Tile etc Above Fireplace 104341 INSTALLATION Continued M
7. 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 This heater shall not be installed in a bed room or bathroom unless installed as a vented appliance Variable Manually Controlled Models Only see page 10 Never install the heater in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front top or sides of the heater in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas Before installing in a solid fuel burn ing fireplace the chimney flue and fire box must be cleaned of soot creosote ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner Creosote will ignite if highly heated Inspect chimney flue for damage If damaged operate heater with flue damper closed If fireplace has glass doors never op erate this heater with glass doors closed If you operate heater with doors closed heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst Also if fireplace open ing has vents at the bottom you must open the vents before operating heater You must operate this heater with a fire place screen in place Make sure fire place screen is closed before running heater This log heater is designed to be smoke less If logs ever appear to smoke turn off heater and call a qualified service person Note Duri
8. 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 a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCL
9. Knob Figure 33 Control Knob and Ignitor But ton Location Pilot Burner Thermopile Ignitor Electrode Thermocouple Figure 34 Pilot TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1 Turn control knob clockwise N to the OFF position Shutting Off Burners Only pilot stays lit 1 Turn control knob clockwise N to the PILOT position THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION Thermostat Controlled Models Only The thermostat control knob can be set to any comfort level between Hi and Lo The thermostat will gradually modulate the heat output and flame height from higher to lower settings or pilot in order to maintain the comfort level you select The ideal comfort setting will vary by household depending upon the amount of space to be heated the output of the central heating system etc Note Selecting the Hi setting with the control knob will cause the burner to remain fully on without modulating down in most cases Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light ing Instructions pages 18 and 19 MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE Depress control knob and light pilot with match Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Now follow step 8 VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 35 shows a correct pilot flame pat tern Figure 3
10. S MANUAL FIREPLACE HOOD GA6050 BLACK GA6052 BRASS GA6053 ANTIQUE BRASS For all models Helps deflect heat away from mantel or wall above fireplace 27 DAMPER CLAMP GA6080 Not Shown For variably controlled models Permanently opens chimney flue damper for vented op eration see Installing Damper Clamp Ac cessory for Vented Operation page 10 LAVA ROCK GA6060 Not Shown For all models Order when additional rock is desired 3 lb bag VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Variable Manually Controlled Yellow Flame Models CGD3018P CGD3924P CGD3930P 104341 28 PARTS LIST Variable Manually Controlled Yellow Flame Models CGD3018P CGD3924P CGD3930P OWNER S MANUAL This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual CGD3018P CGD3924P CGD3930P PART NUMBER PARTNUMBER PARTNUMBER _ DESCRIPTION 103008 02 103009 02 103010 02 103011 02 102775 04CK 102844 02 102966 02 098867 10 102798 01 102779 04 099056 19 102843 01 102980 01 102568 08 098508 01 098354 01 102445 01 099387 08 09827 1 07 104286 01 M11084 38 098276 01 098249 01 ONoOaRKRWD 103008 01 103009 01 103010 01 103011 01 102775 01CK 102844 01 102966 01 098867 10 102798 01 102779 02 099056 17 102843 01 102772 01 102568 06 098508 01 098354
11. The burner should light Set control knob to any heat level between HI and LO A WARNING Do not operate heater between PILOT and HIGH positions Pilot Burner Ignitor Electrode Thermopile f Thermocouple Figure 32 Pilot Continued VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER OPERATING HEATER Continued VARIABLE CONTROL OPERATION The variable control valve can be set to any heat setting and flame height desired by simply turning the control knob until that setting is attained Even the lowest setting provides realistic dancing yellow flames Selecting higher settings produces greater heat output This results in in creased heating comfort A CAUTION Donottry to adjust heating levels by using the manual shutoff valve TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1 Press in and turn control knob clock wise N to the HIGH position 2 Turn control knob clockwise N to the pilot position 3 Pressin control knob and turn clock wise N to the OFF position Shutting Off Burners Only pilot stays lit 1 Turn control knob clockwise N to the HIGH position 2 Pressin and turn control knob clock wise N to the pilot position MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light ing Instructions page 17 2 Depress control knob and light pilot with match 3 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After
12. can support Example 2560 cu ft volume of space 50 cu ft 51 2 or 51 200 maximum Btu Hr the space can support 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space Vent free heater Btu Hr Gas water heater Btu Hr Example Gas furnace Bw Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr Vented gas leas Bul Vent free heater 39 000 Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs Btu Hr Total Z 79 000 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 51 200 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 79 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu Hr used is more than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support You must provide additional fresh air Your options are as follows A Rework worksheet adding the space of an adjoining room If the extra space provides an unconfined space remove door to adjoin ing room or add ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air From Inside Building page 6 B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 6 C Install a lower Btu Hr heater if lower Btu Hr size makes room unconfined If the a
13. information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This appliance is for installation only inasolid fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory built fireplace or in an approved ventless firebox It is design certified for these installations in accordance with ANSI 221 11 2 Exception Do not install this ap pliance in a factory built fireplace that in cludes instructions stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxygen 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 section in this manual This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by state or local codes Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer This appliance is only for use with type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases Save this manual for future reference VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER SAFETY INFORMATION A WARNINGS IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble oper ate or service this heater Im proper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxi
14. see Cleaning and Main tenance page 20 or replace burner orifice 2 Damaged burner 2 Replace damaged burner 3 Gas regulator defective 3 Replace gas regulator Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1 Not enough air 1 Check burner for dirt and debris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 20 2 Gas regulator defective 2 Replace gas regulator 3 Residuesfrom manufacturing processes 3 Problem will stop after a few hours of and logs curing operation Moisture condensation noticedon windows 1 Notenoughcombustion ventilationair 1 Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti lation requirements page 4 Heater produces a whistling noise when 1 Turning control knob to HI position 1 Turn control knob to LO position and burner is lit when burner is cold let warm up for a minute 2 Air in gas line 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural gas company 3 Air passageways on heater blocked 3 Observe minimum installation clear ances see pages 7 through 9 4 Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 4 Clean burner see Cleaning and Main tenance page 20 or replace burner orifice White powder residue forming within burner 1 When heated vapors from furniture 1 Turn heater off when using furniture box or on adjacent walls or furniture polish wax carpet cleaners etc turn into white powder residue 22 polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products 104341
15. should not be less than 16 inches B Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 42 inches Left and Right Sides Figure 5 Minimum Clearance to Walland Ceiling Continued VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Continued NOTICE You may use non ther mostat heater as a vented prod uct If so you must always run heater with chimney flue damper open If running heater with damper open non combustible material above fireplace opening is not needed Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation page 10 Minimum Non Combustible Material Clearances If Not Using Mantel Note If using a mantel proceed to If Using Mantel If not using a mantel follow the information below You must have non combustible material s above the fireplace opening Non combus tible materials such as slate marble tile etc must be at least 1 2 inch thick With sheet metal you must have non combus tible material behind it Non combustible material must extend at least 8 up for all models If non combustible material is less than 12 you must install the fireplace hood accessory 24 and 30 models only See Figure 6 for minimum clearances IMPORTANT If you cannot meet these minimum clearances you must operate heater with chimney flue damper open Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation page 10 If Using Mantel
16. 01 102445 01 099387 08 098271 07 104286 01 M11084 38 098276 01 098249 01 103008 03 103009 03 103010 03 103011 01 102775 03CK 102844 01 102966 01 098867 10 102798 01 102779 02 099056 17 102843 01 102772 01 102568 06 098508 01 098354 01 102445 01 099387 08 098271 07 104286 01 M11084 38 098276 01 098249 01 Back Log 1 Middle Log 2 Front Log 3 Crossover Log 4 Painted Base Assembly Lower Bracket Upper Bracket Gas Regulator Inlet Tube Outlet Burner Tube Burner Orifice Injector Burner Clip Burner Control Valve Valve Retainer Nut Control Knob Piezo lgnitor Pilot Tube Ignitor Cable ODS Pilot Hex Screw 8 18 x 38 Hex Head Plug 1 8 NPT Nut M5 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 100563 01 101055 02 100565 01 100639 01 101449 04 101137 02 104310 02 GA6060 104341 100563 01 101055 02 100565 01 100639 01 101449 04 101137 02 104310 02 GA6060 29 100563 01 101055 02 100565 01 100639 01 101449 04 101137 02 104310 02 GA6060 Warning Plate Lighting Instructions Plate Warning Plate Fastener Caution Decal Control Position Decal Hardware Kit Information Video Lava Rock VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER CGB3930PT ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN e Thermostatically Controlled aa Premium Aged Split Oak Models Caa CGB3924PT an i 30 104341 PARTS LIST Thermostatically Controlled Premium Aged Split Oak Models CGB3924PT CGB39
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18. 30 seconds release control knob Now follow step 8 on page 17 Thermostatically Controlled Models FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING A WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result caus ing property damage personal injury or loss of life This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas sup plier call the fire department Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service technician or gas supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been un der water LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING e If firepla
19. 30PT OWNER S MANUAL This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual CGB3924PT CGB3930PT PART NUMBER PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION ONoOoaRKRWD 104897 01 104898 01 104899 01 104896 01 104900 01 102844 01 102966 01 098867 10 102981 01 102983 02 099056 17 102843 01 102772 01 101329 19 102979 01 098544 01 102445 01 099387 09 09827 1 07 104286 01 M11084 38 098249 01 099211 01 102775 05CK 104897 02 104898 02 104899 02 104896 02 104900 02 102844 01 102966 01 098867 10 102981 01 102983 02 Middle Log 1 Back Log 2 Crossover Log 8 Front Log 4 Log Piece 5 Lower Bracket Upper Bracket Gas Regulator Inlet Tube Outlet Burner Tube 099056 17 Burner Orifice Injector 102843 01 Burner Clip 102772 01 Burner 101329 19 Thermostat Gas Valve Assembly 102979 01 Thermostat Bracket 098544 01 Thermobulb Clip 102445 01 Piezo lgnitor 099387 09 Pilot Tube 098271 07 Ignitor Cable 104286 01 ODS Pilot M11084 38 Hex Screw 8 18 x 38 098249 01 Nut M5 099211 01 Hex Screw 10 16 x 2 50 102775 07CK Painted Base Assembly PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 104341 100563 01 101054 01 100565 01 100639 01 101137 02 104310 02 GA6060 102030 01 100563 01 101054 01 100565 01 100639 01 101137 02 104310 02 GA6060 102030 01 Warning Plate Lighting Instructions Plate Warning Plate
20. 6 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 If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 36 e turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 18 manually controlled models or page 19 thermostat con trolled models e see Troubleshooting pages 21 through 23 Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 35 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 36 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern MAIN BURNER Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heater running All slotted burner flame holes should be open with yellow flame present All round burner flame holes should be open with a small blue flame present Some burner flame holes may be come blocked by debris or rust with no flame present If so turn off heater and let cool Either remove blockage or replace burner Blocked burner flame holes will create soot CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE AX 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
21. 8544 01 Thermobulb Clip 102445 01 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 099387 09 099387 09 Pilot Tube 098271 07 098271 07 Ignitor Cable 104286 01 104286 01 ODS Pilot M11084 38 M11084 38 Hex Screw 8 18 x 38 098249 01 098249 01 Nut M5 099211 01 099211 01 Hex Screw 10 16 x 2 50 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 100563 01 100563 01 Warning Plate 101054 01 101054 01 Lighting Instructions Plate 100565 01 100565 01 Warning Plate Fastener 100639 01 100639 01 Caution Decal 101137 02 101137 02 Hardware Kit 104310 02 104310 02 Information Video GA6060 GA6060 Lava Rock 102030 01 102030 01 Clip Thermostat 104341 33 VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Variable Manually Controlled Mountain Oak Models CY2718P CY3124P 34 104341 OWNER S MANUAL PA RTS LI ST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual Variable Manually Controlled Mountain Oak Models CY2718P CY3124P CY2718P CY3124P PART NUMBER PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 103729 04 103729 03 Back Log 1 103730 04 103730 03 Front Log 2 103731 04 103731 03 Crossover Log 8 102775 02CK 102775 01CK Painted Base Assembly 102844 01 102844 01 Lower Bracket 102966 01 102966 01 Upper Bracket 098867 10 098867 10 Gas Regulator 102780 03 102780 03 Outlet Burner Tube 102798 01 102798 01 Inlet Tube 099056 21 099056 19 Burner Orifice In
22. ANTEL CLEARANCES In addition to meeting non combustible material clearances you must also meet required clearances between fireplace open ing and mantel shelf If you do not meet the clearances in Figure 7 you will need a hood Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening a hood is not required see Figure 7 Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a Hood If minimum clearances in Figure 7 are not met you must have a hood When using a hood there are still certain minimum mantel clearances required Follow minimum clear ances shown in Figure 8 when using hood NOTICE If your installation does not meet the minimum clearances shown you must do one of the following operate the logs only with the flue damper open raise the mantel to an accept able height remove the mantel Floor Clearances A Ifinstalling appliance on the floor level you must maintain the minimum dis tance of 14 to combustibles see Fig ure 9 B If combustible materials are less than 14 to the fireplace you must install appliance at least 5 above the combus tible flooring see Figure 10 104341 OWNER S MANUAL Mantel Shelf Underside of Mantel Shelf A All minimum distances are in inches Minimum Non A ee Log Set agna 12 18 20 22 24 24 30 Models 8 8 14 163 4 20 18 Mod
23. ANUAL AX WARNING Never install the heater inabedroom or bathroom un less installed as a vented ap pliance Variable Manually Controlled Models Only see page 10 in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front top or sides of the heater e in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas NOTICE A qualified service per son must install heater Follow all local codes NOTICE State or local codes may only allow operation of this appli ance in a vented configuration Check your state or local codes A WARNING Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot creosote ashes and loose paint by a quali fied chimney cleaner Creosote will ignite if highly heated A dirty chimney flue may create and dis tribute soot within house Inspect chimney flue for damage If dam aged operate heater with flue damper closed A WARNING Seal any fresh air vents or ash clean out doors lo cated on floor or wall of fireplace If not drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting Use a heat resistant sealant Do not seal chimney flue damper 104341 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 w
24. Fastener Caution Decal Hardware Kit Information Video Lava Rock Clip Thermostat 31 VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Thermostatically Controlled Yellow Flame Models CGD3018PT CGD3924PT CGD3930PT 32 104341 OWNER S MANUAL PARTS LIST Thermostatically Controlled Yellow Flame Models CGD3018PT CGD3924PT CGD3930PT 103008 02 103009 02 103010 02 103011 02 102775 09CK 102844 02 102966 02 098867 10 102981 01 102983 03 099056 19 102843 01 102980 01 101329 22 102979 02 098544 01 102445 01 099387 09 09827 1 07 104286 01 M11084 38 098249 01 099211 01 100563 01 101054 01 100565 01 100639 01 101137 02 104310 02 GA6060 102030 01 This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual 103008 01 103008 03 Back Log 1 103009 01 103009 03 Middle Log 2 103010 01 103010 03 Front Log 3 103011 01 103011 01 Crossover Log 4 102775 05CK 102775 07CK Painted Base Assembly 102844 01 102844 01 Lower Bracket 102966 01 102966 01 Upper Bracket 098867 10 098867 10 Gas Regulator 102981 01 102981 01 Inlet Tube 102983 02 102983 02 Outlet Burner Tube 099056 17 099056 17 Burner Orifice Injector 102843 01 102843 01 Burner Clip 102772 01 102772 01 Burner 101329 19 101329 19 Thermostat Gas Valve Assembly 102979 01 102979 01 Thermostat Bracket 098544 01 09
25. MOUNTAIN OAK PREMIUM AGED SPLIT OAK AND YELLOW FLAME UNVENTED VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATERS OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL CGD3018P CY2718P CGD3924P CY3124P CGD3930P 18 24 and 30 Variable Manually Controlled Models Also Designed Certified as Vented Decorative Appliance Yellow Flame Model Shown WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life 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 e Do not try to light any appliance e Donottouch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier froma neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas sup plier call the fire department Installation and service must be per formed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier CGD3924PT CGD3930PT CGD3018PT CGB3924PT CGB3930PT 18 24 and 30 Thermostatically Controlled Models DESIGN lt i C4 P oN N CERTIFIED Patent Pending WARNING Improper installation adjust ment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Re fer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures For assis tance or additional
26. R Continued 5 Turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 sec onds see above Note You may be running this heater for the first time after hook ing up to gas supply If so the con trol knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds or less This will allow air to bleed from the gas system e If control knob does not pop out when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs 6 With control knob pressed in press and release ignitor button This will light pilot The pilot is attached to the front burner If needed keep press ing ignitor button until pilot lights Note If pilot does not stay lit con tact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Light ing Procedure 7 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 through 7 This heater has a safety interlock system Wait one 1 minute for system to reset before lighting pilot again 8 Turn control knob counterclockwise to desired heating level The burners should light Set control knob to any heat level between HI and LO A CAUTION Donottry to adjust heating levels by using the manual shutoff valve 104341 OWNER S MANUAL Ignitor Button Control
27. UDING WARRANTIES OF MER CHANTABILITY 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 DESA MINUNI INTERNATIONAL 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 NOT A UPC Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 For information about this warranty write 104341 01 Rev B 07 98
28. al comfort level for most fireplace applica tions For positioning the thermostat sens ing bulb elsewhere an adhesive backed mounting clip is available Tools needed 1 4 hex driver or socket 1 Remove logs Locate the gas valve as sembly and thermostat sensing bulb see Figure 37 2 The adhesive backed mounting clip see Figure 38 is attached to the ther mostat sensing bulb Remove the ad hesive backed mounting clip 3 With 1 4 hex driver or socket loosen the thermostat screw Carefully slide the thermostat sensing bulb out of the retaining clamp see Figure 39 Note Do not remove the screw Make sure you tighten the screw after remov ing the thermostat sensing bulb IMPORTANT Do not force or bend the thermostat sensing bulb or capillary 4 The thermostat sensing bulb may be lo cated to the lower right front side of fire place Determine location of sensing bulb but do not mount sensing bulb until step 5 If you have a masonry fireplace see Figure 40 for location If you have a factory built metal fireplace see Fig ure 41 for location If your fireplace has glass doors position sensing bulb di rectly behind door gap on right bottom side see Figure 42 5 The mounting clip must be a minimum of 3 from bottom of fireplace to pre vent crimping of capillary Once you have decided on a location clean the area thoroughly Remove the paper backing from the adhesive on back of mounting clip Press t
29. and heater See guidelines under Con necting to Gas Supply page 12 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 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by ei ther using compressed air or opening propane 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 manual shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings for leaks 104341 1 OWNER S MANUAL Test Pressures Equal Toor Less Than 1 2 PSIG Close manual shutoff valve see Fig ure 17 2 Pressurize supply piping system by ei ther using compressed air or opening propane supply tank valve 3 Check all joints from propane supply tank to manual shutoff valve see Fig ure 18 Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles form ing show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once Manual o Shutoff pen Valve A Propane Supply Tank Closed Figure 18 Checking Gas Joints Pressure Testing Heater Gas Con nections 1 Open manual shutoff valve see Fig ure 17 Open propane supply tank valve Make
30. ation operation or troubleshooting e burners will have delayed ignition e heater will not produce specified heat If so contact DESA International s Techni cal Service Department at 1 800 DESA LOG 1 800 337 2564 e propane gas supply may be low When Gas Quality Is Bad e pilot will not stay lit e burners will produce flames and soot e heater will backfire when lit You may feel your gas pressure is too low or gas quality is bad If so contact your local propane gas supplier SPECIFICATIONS DUAL BURNER YELLOW FLAME AND PREMIUM AGED SPLIT OAK MODELS 18 Model 24 Models 30 Models Btu Variable 16 000 30 000 20 000 39 000 20 000 39 000 Type Gas Propane Only Propane Only Propane Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 8 0 W C 8 0 W C 8 0 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 14 14 14 Minimum 11 11 11 Shipping Weight 36 lbs 38 Ibs 40 Ibs For the purpose of input adjustment SINGLE BURNER MOUNTAIN OAK MODELS 18 Model 24 Model Btu Variable 16 000 27 500 16 000 31 500 Type Gas Propane Only Propane Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 8 0 W C 8 0 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 14 14 Minimum 11 11 Shipping Weight 38 Ibs 40 lbs For the purpose of input adjustment 104341 25 REPLACEMENT PARTS Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty Parts Unde
31. ccordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury Each log is marked with a number These numbers will help you identify the log when installing It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed Do not modify logs Only use logs supplied with heater 1 Place the base of the middle log 1 in the U shaped slots of the grate base The cutout on the right of the middle log should fit over the burner see Fig ure 23 Make sure the front of the middle log is resting on the tabs of the grate base and the cutout area is cen tered over the burner U bend 2 Locate pegs on the bottom of back log 2 Slide these pegs into the holes in the grate base behind the burner see Figure 24 3 Place crossover log 3 onto the pin right on middle log 1 and into the recess of the back log 2 See Figure 25 Middle Log 1 U Shaped Slot Figure 23 Installing Middle Log 1 104341 OWNER S MANUAL 4 Locate the notches in the bottom of the front log 4 Place the front log on the grate fingers Make sure the notches of the front log line up with the grate fingers See Figure 26 Front Log 4 a Notches 5 With knot to right side place smaller log piece 5 over the pin on the left side of the middle log The smaller log will rest on front log against the knot on the
32. ce has glass doors never operate this heater with glass doors closed If you op erate heater with doors closed heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst Also if fireplace opening has vents at the bottom you must open the vents before operating heater e You must operate this heater with afireplace screenin place Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running heater NOTICE During initial operation of new heater burning logs will give off a paper burning smell Orange flame will also be present Open damper or window to vent smell This will only last a few hours Note Homeowners generally prefer to operate their heater with the chimney damper closed This will put all the heat into the room However there may be times you will desire the full flames of the Hi heat setting but will find the heat output excessive You can open the chimney damper if you have one fully or partially to release some of the heat AX WARNING Damper handle will be hot if heater has been running 1 STOP Read the safety information above 2 Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open 3 Turn control knob clockwise N to 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 in formation above If you don t smell gas go to the next step 104341 OPERATING HEATE
33. ctual 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 ANSI 2223 1 1992 Section 5 3 or applicable local codes Continued 104341 5 VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS LOG 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 and 2 Figure 3 Youcan also remove door into adjoining room see op tion 3 Figure 3 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 AX WARNING Rework work sheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills o
34. de poisoning AX DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re semble the flu with headaches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs the heater may not be working properly Get fresh air at once Have heater serviced Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others These include pregnant women people with heart or lung disease or anemia those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes Propane Gas Propane gas is odorless An odor making agent is added to the gas The odor helps you detect a gas leak How ever the odor added to the gas can fade Gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all Warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater 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 gases 2 Do not place propane LP supply tank s inside any structure Locate pro pane LP supply tank s outdoors 10 To prevent performance problems do not use propane fuel tank of less than 100 Ibs capacity If you smell gas shut off gas supply e do not try to light any appliance do not touch any electrical switch do
35. e Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves 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 16 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 A CAUTION Avoid damage to regulator Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting itto gas piping and or fittings A G A Design Certified Manual Shutoff Valve With 1 8 NPT Tap Approved Flexible Gas Hose if allowed by local codes Gas Regulator Purchase the optional A G A design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 27 Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment 12 104341 INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS A WARNING Test all gas pip ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing Cor rect all leaks at once WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once A CAUTION Make sure exter nal regulator has been installed between propane supply
36. el y Top of Fireplace C AG J Opening Minimum Non Distances to Combustible Underside of Material Height Mantel Figure 7 Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood Mantel Shelf Minimum Non gt Combustible Material 3 42 Hood Underside of Mantel Shelf All minimum distances are in inches Log Set 18 20 lt All Models n eee Top of Fireplace WD Opening GA6050 GA6052 Tene i and GA6053 Mantel Figure 8 Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood Combustible 14 Material Min B pas l KSSSSSSSS Y Non Combustible Material Figure 9 Minimum Fireplace Clearances If Installed at Floor Level Hearth Sa Combustible Material D EES 4 Figure 10 Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above Combustible Flooring Continued VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION Note When used as a vented heater appli ance must be installed only in a solid fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of non combustible material If your heateris a manually controlled model you may use this heater as a vented product There are three reasons for operating your heater in the vented mode 1 The fireplace does not meet the clear ance to combustibles requirements for vent free operation 2 State or local codes do not permit vent
37. ervice technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been un der water 104341 OWNER S MANUAL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING e If fireplace has glass doors never operate this heater with glass doors closed If you op erate heater with doors closed heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst Also if fireplace opening has vents at the bottom you must open the vents before operating heater You must operate this heater with afireplace screenin place Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running heater NOTICE During initial operation of new heater burning logs will give off a paper burning smell Orange flame will also be present Open damper or window to vent smell This willonly lasta few hours Note Homeowners generally prefer to operate their heater with the chimney damper closed This will put all the heat into the room However there may be times you will desire the full flames of the Hi heat setting but will find the heat output excessive You can open the chimney damper if you have one fully or partially to release some of the heat AX WARNING Damper handle will be hot if heater has been running 1 STOP Read the safety information in column one 2 Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open 3 Press in and turn control knob clock wise N to the OFF position
38. floor to allow access to heater control panel This will in sure adequate air flow and guard against sooting Raise fireplace floor with non combustible mate rial Make sure material is secure A CAUTION Do not pick up heater base assembly by the burner This could damage heater Only handle base assem bly by grates IMPORTANT Make sure the heater burn ers are level If heater is not level heater will not work properly For thermostat models avoid damage to thermostat bulb Avoid nicks or sharp bends in thermostat bulb wire Keep thermostat bulb in mounting bracket 104341 OWNER S MANUAL Installation Items Needed e hardware package provided with heater e approved flexible gas hose not provided if allowed by local codes e sealant resistant to propane propane LP gas not provided e electric drill with 3 16 drill bit 1 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of the fitting to be threaded into gas regulator Connect approved flex ible gas hose to gas regulator of heater see Figure 12 IMPORTANT Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting flexible gas hose 2 Locate masonry screws in hardware package 3 Position heater base assembly in fireplace Flexible Gas Hose if allowed by local codes Heater Gas Regulator Figure 12 Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Gas Regulator 4 Mark screw locations through holes in mounting brackets see Figure 13
39. free operation 3 You prefer vented operation If reasons number 1 or 2 above apply to you you must permanently open chimney flue damper You must install the damper clamp accessory to order see Accessories page 27 This will insure vented operation see Figure 11 The damper clamp will keep damper open Installation instructions are included with clamp accessory See chart below for minimum permanent flue opening you must provide Attach damper clamp so the minimum permanent flue opening will be maintained at all times Chimney Minimum Permanent Height ft Flue Opening sq ins 6 to 15 39 sq inches 15 to 30 29 sq inches Area of Various Standard Round Flues Diameter ins Area sq ins 5 20 sq inches 6 29 sq inches 7 39 sq inches 8 51 sq inches eee NSN Damper Clamp Masonry Fireplace Figure 11 Attaching Damper Clamp Damper we Damper Manufactured Fireplace 104341 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY A CAUTION Do not remove the metal data plates attached to the heater base assembly The data plates contain important warranty information A WARNING You must secure this heater to fireplace floor If not heater will move when you adjust controls Moving heater may cause a gas leak A WARNING If installing in a sunken fireplace special care is needed You must raise the fire place
40. gate 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 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 104341 OWNER S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space Space Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms 1 Determine the volume of the space length x width x height Length x Width x Height cu ft volume of space Example Space size 20 ft length x 16 ft width x 8 ft ceiling height 2560 cu ft volume of space If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space 2 Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu Hr the space can support volume of space 50 cu ft Maximum Btu Hr the space
41. he clip into the new location so that the thermostat sensing bulb will be positioned verti cally with the capillary at the bottom see Figure 43 Slide the thermostat sensing bulb into the clip IMPORTANT Do not crimp capillary Gas Valve Assembly Mounting ae Bracket Bulb Figure 37 Location of Gas Valve Assem bly and Thermostat Sensing Bulb gt e Figure 38 Adhesive backed Mounting Clip Thermostat Screw Capillary Retainin Clamp Thermostat Sensing Bulb Figure 39 Removing Thermostat Sens ing Bulb 24 Thermostat NER Sensing A Bulb Adhesive backed Mounting Clip Figure 40 Locating Thermostat Sensing Bulb on Masonry Fireplace L Thermostat Sensing Bulb Y PA Adhesive backed Mounting Clip EZ Figure 41 Locating Thermostat Sensing Bulb on Factory built Metal Fireplace Thermostat Sensing K Bulb Adhesive backed Mounting Clip Glass Doors Figure 42 Installing Thermostat Sensing Bulb behind Glass Doors Thermostat Sensing Bulb Adhesive backed Mounting Clip Capillary Do Not Crimp Capillary Figure 43 Positioning the Thermostat Sensing Bulb in the Vertical Position with the Capillary at the Bottom 104341 OWNER S MANUAL SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low e pilot will not stay lit TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in stall
42. here 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 CHECK GAS TYPE Use only propane gas If your gas supply is not propane do not install heater Call dealer where youboughtheater for proper type heater INSTALLATION AND CLEAR ANCES Vent Free Operation Only AX WARNING Maintain the mini mum clearances If you can pro vide greater clearances from floor ceiling and adjoining wall MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS Log Size Side Wall Ceiling 18 24 30 16 42 LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS Minimum Firebox Size Log Front Rear Size Height Depth Width Width 18 17 14 24 20 24 17 14 28 21 30 17 14 34 24 Measured at 14 depth Carefully follow the instructions below This will ensure safe installation into a masonry ULL listed manufactured fireplace or AGA design certified vent free firebox listed for use with these models Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances see Figure 5 A Clearances from the side of the fire place opening to any combustible wall
43. ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at ODS pilot 1 Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Ignitor cable pinched or wet 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Piezo ignitor nut is loose 3 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base panel of log set Nut is located behind base panel 4 Broken ignitor cable 4 Replace ignitor cable 5 Bad piezo ignitor 5 Replace piezo ignitor 6 Ignitor electrode broken 6 Replace piezo ignitor 7 Ignitor electrode positioned wrong 7 Replace piezo ignitor When ignitor button is pressed there is 1 Gassupplyturnedofformanualshutoff 1 Turn on gas supply or open manual spark at ODS pilot but no ignition valve closed shutoff valve 2 Control knob not in PILOT position 2 Turn control knob to PILOT position 3 Control knob not pressed in while in 3 Press in control knob while in PILOT PILOT position position 4 Air in gas lines when installed 4 Continue holding down control knob Repeat igniting operation until air is removed 5 Depleted gas supply 5 Contact local propane gas company 6 ODS pilot is clogged 6 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 20 or replace ODS pilot assembly 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct 7 Replace gas regulator ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when 1 Control knob not fully pressed in 1 Press in control knob fully control knob is released 2 Controlknobn
44. ive to test gauge connection Pur chase the optional A G A design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 27 The installer must supply an external regu lator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incoming gas pressure to 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 15 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet Propane Supply Tank External YY Regulator Vent Down Figure 15 External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Internally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater If pipe is too small undue loss of pressure will occur Installation must include a manual shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from heater see Figure 16 From External Regulator 11 W C to 14 W C Pressure ae ce Tee Joint y j 3 Minimum Pipe nippe 22 Cap Sediment Trap Figure 16 Gas Connection Pointing Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pip
45. jector 102843 01 102843 01 Burner Clip 102963 01 102773 01 Burner 102568 08 102568 08 Control Valve 098508 01 098508 01 Valve Retainer Nut 098354 01 098354 01 Control Knob 102445 01 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 098249 01 098249 01 Nut M5 099387 08 099387 08 Pilot Tube 098271 07 098271 07 Ignitor Cable 104286 01 104286 01 ODS Pilot M11084 38 M11084 38 Screw Hex Head 8 18 x 38 098276 01 098276 01 Hex Head Plug 1 8 NPT 099553 01 099553 01 Shield Pilot PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 100563 01 100563 01 Warning Plate 101055 02 101055 02 Lighting Instructions Plate 100565 01 100565 01 Warning Plate Fastener 100639 01 100639 01 Caution Decal 101449 04 101449 04 Control Position Decal 101137 02 101137 02 Hardware Kit 104310 02 104310 02 Information Video GA6060 GA6060 Lava Rock ONoOaRKRWD Sse 4342p 232 oe oa on nn nn nn nw nin i in e e e 104341 35 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 PROPANE GAS LOG HEATERS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two 2 years from the date
46. lable 1 Open window and or door for ventilation 2 Low line pressure 2 Contact local natural gas company 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged 3 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 20 Gas odor even when control knobisinOFF 1 Gas leak See Warning statement 1 Locateandcorrectall leaks see Check position at top of page ing Gas Connections page 13 2 Control valve defective 2 Replace control valve Gas odor during combustion 1 Foreign matter between control valve 1 Take apart gas tubing and remove for and burner eign matter 2 Gas leak See Warning statement 2 Locateandcorrectall leaks see Check at top of page ing Gas Connections page 13 Logs set cycles to pilot but room tempera 1 Thermostat sensing bulb needs to be 1 Reposition thermostat sensing bulb see ture drops to a lower than ideal level before log set comes back on 104341 repositioned 23 Optional Positioning of Thermostat Sensing Bulb page 24 VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER OPTIONAL POSITIONING OF THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB For Masonry and Factory built Metal Fireplace If your log set cycles to pilot but the room temperature drops to a lower than ideal comfort level before the log set comes back on you may want to reposition the thermostat sensing bulb The thermostat sensing bulb is located near the gas valve assembly on the mounting bracket This location allows the thermostat to keep the room temperature at an ide
47. left See Figure 27 6 Place lava rock around base of heater Do not put lava rock on logs on burner Hole in Grate Base Grate Fingers Figure 26 Installing Front Log 4 og Piece 5 Figure 27 Installing Log Piece 5 Figure 25 Installing Crossover Log 3 Continued 15 VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER Back Log 1 INSTALLATION Continued Single Burner Mountain Oak Models Crossover Log 8 A WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury Each log is marked with a number These numbers will help you identify the log when installing It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed Do not modify logs Only use logs supplied with heater 1 Place the back log 1 onto the back of the burner Make sure the log sits down into the hole in the grate and leans forward onto the two posts in front of the log see Figure 28 Front Log Figure 30 Installing Crossover Log oN Recess 2 Locate the notches on the underside of the front log 2 Also notice the re cesses on the back of log 2 Slide the notches over the tabs on the grate base and the front posts into the recesses on the back see Figure 29 3 Place the crossover log 3 on top of the back log and front log Make sure
48. less 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 helpreduce heat lossin 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 is excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANSI 2223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications 1 Unusually Tight Construction 2 Unconfined Space 3 Confined Space The information on pages 4 through 6 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks ar
49. ncy MA 02269 Note Where listed vented decorative logs are required thermostat operation is not permitted SAPEN ET Remove logs and heater base assem bly from carton Note Do not pick up heater base assembly by burners This could damage heater Always handle base assembly by grate 2 Remove all protective packaging ap plied to logs and heater for shipment 3 Check all items for any shipping dam age If damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought heater PRODUCT FEATURES Operation This heater is clean burning It requires no outside venting There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney Heat is generated by realistic dancing yellow flames This heater is designed for vent free operation with flue damper closed State and local codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent free heaters You can operate non thermostat heater as a vented product by opening flue damper Safety Pilot This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System ODS The ODS pilotis a required feature for vent free room heaters The ODS pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air Piezo Ignition System This heater has a piezo ignitor This system requires no matches batteries or other sources to light heater VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AX WARNING This heater shall not be installed ina confined space or unusually tight construction un
50. ng initial operation slight smoking could occur due to log curing and heater burning manufactur ing residues 11 Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace Avoid any drafts that al ter burner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cause sooting 12 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 ad jacent walls or furniture 13 Do not use a blower insert heat ex changer insert or other accessory not approved for use with this heater 14 This heater needs fresh outside air ven tilation to run properly This heater has an oxygen depletion sensor ODS pi lot light safety system The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 4 through 6 If heater keeps shutting off see Trouble shooting pages 21 through 23 15 Do not run heater e where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored e under dusty conditions 16 Do not use this heater to cook food or burn paper or other objects 17 Never place any objects on the heater 18 Heater base assembly becomes very hot when running heater Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition Heater will remain hot for a time after shutdown Allo
51. otpressedinlongenough 2 After ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds 3 Manual shutoff valve not fully open 3 Fully open manual shut off valve 4 Pilotflame nottouching thermocouple 4 A Contact local propane gas company which allows thermocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and problem could be caused by one or both Maintenance page 20 or replace ODS of the following pilot assembly A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot 5 Thermocoupleconnectionlooseatcon 5 Hand tighten until snug then tighten trol valve 1 4 turn more 6 Thermocouple damaged 6 Replace thermocouple 7 Control valve damaged 7 Replace control valve 104341 21 Continued VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does light after ODS pilot is lit 1 Burner orifice clogged 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Main tenance page 20 or replace burner orifice 2 Inlet gas pressure is too low 2 Contact local propane gas company 3 Burner orifice diameter is too small 3 Replace burner orifice Delayed ignition of burner 1 Manifold pressure is too low 1 Contact local natural gas company 2 Burner orifice clogged 2 Clean burner see Cleaning and Main tenance page 20 or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during combustion 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 1 Clean burner
52. ound 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 kg per pa sec m or less with open ings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames be tween sole plates and floors be tween wall ceiling joints be tween wall panels at penetra tions for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings If your home meets all of the three criteria above you must provide ad ditional fresh air See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 6 If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed to De termining Fresh Air Flow for Heater Location page 5 Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 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 m 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 m per kw of the aggre
53. r Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s contact your nearest Parts Central see page 26 or call DESA International s Technical Service Department at 1 800 DESA LOG 1 800 337 2564 for referral information When calling DESA International have ready e your name e your address e model number of your heater e how heater was malfunctioning e type of gas used propane 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 can t supply original replacement part s contact your nearest Parts Central see page 26 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 VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER PARTS CENTRAL 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 Street Bowling Green KY 42103 502 846 1199 1 800 654 8534 Fax
54. r 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 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 1 SS SS gI SS SS Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room Option O 3 1 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 ae aera Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Inside Building S gt gt Ventilated Outlet Air Attic ae o Outlet Air J Inlet Air To Attic To Crawl Space Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space Figure 4 Ventilation Air from Outdoors 104341 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 log heater This will help circulate the heat from your log heater throughout the house In the event of a power outage you can use this heater as your pri mary heat source OWNER S M
55. sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to control valve see Figure 18 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 17 and 18 manually controlled models or pages 18 and 19 thermo statically controlled models Check all other internal joints for leaks Turn off heater see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 18 manually con trolled models or page 19 thermostati cally controlled models Thermostat Gas Valve or Control Valve Location Continued VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS Peg Hole in Grate Base Front Log 3 Back Log 1 Recess A CAUTION After installation and periodically thereafter check to ensure that no flame comes in contact with any log With the heater set to high check to see if flames contact any log If so re position logs according to the log installation instructions inthis manual Flames contacting logs will create soot Dual Burner Yellow Flame Models Figure 21 Installing Front Log 3 A WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these Figure 19 Installing Back Log 1 diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury Crossover Log
56. the crossover log is seated into the notchs on top of the back and front logs see Figure 30 4 Add lava rock around base of heater Do not put lava rock on logs or burner Grate Base Figure 29 Installing Front Log 16 104341 OPERATING HEATER Manually Controlled Models FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING A WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result caus ing property damage personal injury or loss of life A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B 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 Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas sup plier call the fire department C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service technician or gas supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified s
57. w surface to cool before touching 19 Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with heater 20 Do not use heater if any part has been exposed to or under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to in spect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water 21 Do not operate heater if any log is bro ken Do not operate heater if a log is chipped dime sized or larger 22 Turn heater off and let cool before ser vicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater 23 Operating heater above elevations of 4 500 feet could cause pilot outage 104341 OWNER S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Crossover Log Back Log Front Log Burner A IYI Middle Log Piezo A Ignitor Base Grate Figure 1 Vent Free Gas Log Heater Dual Burner Logs May Vary by Model Yellow Flame Model Shown Back Log oD Crossover Log Front Log Piezo Ignitor a Figure 2 Vent Free Gas Log Heater Single Burner Mountain Oak Model Shown 104341 3 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 Qui
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