Desa Comfort Glow CGP10A Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Desa owner's operation and installation manual blue flame vent-free propane/lp gas heater cgp10a, cgp6

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BLUE FLAME VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
®
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
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate combustion must be provided. Refer to page 3 of 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 the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is
not convertible for use with other gases.
HEATER
MODELS: CGP10A AND CGP6
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  • Page 1 BLUE FLAME VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® MODELS: CGP10A AND CGP6 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.
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Follow the gas supplier’s instructions • if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department Heater model CGP10A shall not be in- stalled in a bathroom. Never install the heater • in a recreational vehicle •...
  • Page 3: Product Identification

    IDENTIFICATION Ignitor Button Front Panel Figure 1 - Vent-Free Propane/LP Gas Heater (Model CGP10A Shown) LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also known as...
  • Page 4 CGP10A AND CGP6 PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 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.
  • Page 5 FRESH 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"...
  • Page 6: Installing To Wall

    4. If you can, provide greater clear- ances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall. WARNING: Never install the heater • in a bathroom (Model CGP10A - Input 10,000 Btu’s) • in a recreational vehicle • where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable...
  • Page 7 INSTALLING TO WALL Continued Installing Two Mounting Screws Note: Wall anchors and mounting screws are in hardware package. The hardware package is provided with heater. Attaching to wall stud method For attaching mounting screw to wall stud 1. Drill hole at marked location using 9/64"...
  • Page 8: Connecting To Gas Supply

    CGP10A AND CGP6 PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY NOTICE: A qualified service per- son must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied).
  • Page 9: Checking Gas Connections

    CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installation or servicing. Correct 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.
  • Page 10 CGP10A AND CGP6 PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER OPERATING HEATER Continued LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information, page 9. 2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open. 3. Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position. Ignitor Button...
  • Page 11: Inspecting Burner

    1/2 GLASS HEIGHT CORRECT FLAME PATTERN AT HIGH POSITION (Model CGP10A) (Model CGP6 will be lower due to lower input rating) Figure 20 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern Yellow Tipping 1/2 GLASS HEIGHT...
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    CGP10A AND CGP6 PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition...
  • Page 13 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during combustion Yellow flame during burner combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial opera- tion Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off 101871...
  • Page 14 CGP10A AND CGP6 PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Heater produces unwanted odors Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates) Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion Moisture/condensation noticed on windows WARNING: If you smell gas •...
  • Page 15: Specifications

    Purchase this heater accessory from your local dealer. If they cannot supply this ac- cessory, either contact your nearest Parts Central (see page 18) or call DESA International’s Parts Department at 1-800- 972-7879 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
  • Page 16: Illustrated Parts List

    CGP10A AND CGP6 PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST HEATER EXPLODED VIEW 12-1 CGP10 12-2 ODS/PILOT GRHpv014C 101871...
  • Page 17: Parts List

    099413-02 099468-12 102445-01 099393-01 098508-01 098303-02 099553-01 099818-01 099395-10 100642-02 101871 PART NUMBER FOR CGP6 CGP10A DESCRIPTION 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 099467-02 Front Panel Assembly 099318-04 Grill Guard 098342-01 Grill Guard Clip 098260-03 Glass Panel M11084-38 Screw, #8 x 3/8"...
  • Page 18: Parts Centrals

    CGP10A AND CGP6 PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER PARTS CENTRALS 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 Master Service Center 1348 Dixwell Avenue 1184 Wilson NW...
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  • Page 20: Warranty Information

    COMFORT GLOW VENT-FREE RESIDENTIAL GAS HEATERS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two(2) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.

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