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Desa CLD3018PTA Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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ROYAL ENGLISH OAK AND WINCHESTER OAK UNVENTED
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Patent Pending
18" AND 24" VARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS
CGS2718PA, CGS2718NA, CGS3124PA, CGS3124NA
18" AND 24" THERMOSTATICALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS
CLD3018PTA, CLD3018NTA CLD3924PTB, CLD3924NTB
Variable Manually-Controlled Models Also Design-Certified as
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 quali-
fied installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
(VENT-FREE) GAS LOG HEATER
SGS3124PA, SGS3124NA
Vented Decorative Appliances
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  • Page 1: What To Do If You Smell Gas

    18" AND 24" VARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS CGS2718PA, CGS2718NA, CGS3124PA, CGS3124NA SGS3124PA, SGS3124NA 18" AND 24" THERMOSTATICALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS CLD3018PTA, CLD3018NTA CLD3924PTB, CLD3924NTB Variable Manually-Controlled Models Also Design-Certified as 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: Table Of Contents

    WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service, or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. WARNING: This appliance is for installation only in a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory-built fire- place, or in a listed ventless firebox enclosure.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: This product con- tains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm. IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this fireplace. Im- proper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, elec-...

  • Page 4: Product Identification

    SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 1. 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. 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) in- side any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP units only).

  • Page 5: Local Codes

    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/ NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

  • Page 6: Air For Combustion

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ven- tilation. However, in buildings of unusually tight construction, you must provide additional fresh air. Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where: a.

  • Page 7: Installation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued C. Install a lower Btu/Hr fireplace, 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 un- confined space. You will need no additional fresh air ventilation.
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION Continued NOTICE: State or local codes may only allow operation of this appliance in a vented con- figuration. Check your state or local codes. 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.
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installation into a masonry, UL127- listed manufactured fireplace, or certified vent-free firebox. Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material, Side Wall, and Ceiling A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace cabi- net to any combustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 8.

  • Page 10: Mantel Clearances

    INSTALLATION Continued If Using Mantel You must have noncombustible material(s) above the fireplace opening. Noncombustible materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least 1/2 inch thick. With sheet metal, you must have non- combustible material behind it. Noncombustible material must extend at least 8 inches up (for all models).
  • Page 11 12" 10" 8" 6" 1 /2 Minimum Non- Combustible Material Hood (GA6050, GA6052, (GA6050, GA6052) or GA6053) Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood FLOOR CLEARANCES A. If installing appliance on the floor level, you must maintain the minimum distance of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 8).
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION Note: When used as a vented heater, appliance must be installed only in a solid-fuel burning fire- place with a working flue and constructed of non- combustible material. If your heater is a manually-controlled model, you may use this heater as a vented product.

  • Page 13: Local Codes

    INSTALLATION Continued IMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burners 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 until ready to mount base to floor.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued Installation Items Needed Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below. • external regulator (supplied by installer) • piping (check local codes) • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas) • equipment shutoff valve * • test gauge connection * •...
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections , internal and external to unit, 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 commercial leak detec- tion solution to all joints.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 15, page 15). 2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open propane/LP sup- ply tank valve. 3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position.
  • Page 17 Crossover Log (#3) Log (#4) Pegs Figure 20 - Installing Crossover Logs INSTALLING LOGS, MODELS CLD3018PTA, CLD3018NTA, CLD3924PTB AND CLD3924NTB WARNING: Failure to posi- tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in prop- erty damage or personal injury.

  • Page 18: Operating Heater

    INSTALLATION Continued 4. Place crossover log (#5) onto the pin (left) on middle log (#1) and onto the pin on front left log (#3) (see Figure 24). 5. Place crossover log #6 onto the pin (right) on middle log (#1) and onto the pin on back log (#2) (see Figure 24).
  • Page 19 OPERATING HEATER Continued LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: • 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. Make sure there are no obstructions across openings of fireplace.

  • Page 20: For Your Safety

    OPERATING HEATER Continued Pilot Burner Ignitor Electrode Thermocouple Propane/LP Figure 27 - Pilot 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.
  • Page 21 OPERATING HEATER Continued LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • 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. Make sure there are no obstructions across openings of fireplace.

  • Page 22: Inspecting Burners

    OPERATING HEATER Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater Turn control knob clockwise position. Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot stays lit) Turn control knob clockwise LOT position. THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION The thermostat control knob can be set to any comfort level between HI and LO.

  • Page 23: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. 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.

  • Page 24: Technical Service

    If so, contact DESA Heating Products’ Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready. You can also visit DESA Heating Products’ tech- nical service web site at www.desatech.com SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low •...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    WARNING: Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servic- ing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot...
  • Page 26 OBSERVED PROBLEM ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released Burner does light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during com- bustion Slight smoke or odor during ini- tial operation Moisture/condensation noticed on windows TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE...

  • Page 27: Shut Off Gas Supply

    WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

  • Page 28: Optional Positioning Of Thermostat Sensing Bulb

    OBSERVED PROBLEM Heater shuts off in use (ODS op- erates) Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion Log set cycles to pilot, but room temperature drops to a lower than ideal level before log set comes back on OPTIONAL POSITIONING OF THERMOSTAT...
  • Page 29 OPTIONAL POSITIONING OF THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB Continued 3. The thermostat sensing bulb may be located to the lower right front side of fireplace. Determine location of sensing bulb, but do not mount sens- ing bulb until step 4. If you have a masonry fire- place, see Figure 37 for location.

  • Page 30: Specifications

    If they can not supply these acces- sories, either contact your nearest Parts Central or call DESA Heating Products’ Sales Depart- ment at 1-866-672-6040 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.

  • Page 31: 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. Tool & Equipment Company 1348 Dixwell Avenue Hamden, CT 06514-0322 1-800-397-7553 203-248-7553 Parts Department Portable Heater Parts 342 N. County Rd. 400 East Valparaiso, IN 46383-9704 All States 219-462-7441...

  • Page 32: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED WINCHESTER OAK MODELS CGS2718NA, CGS2718PA CGS3124NA, CGS3124PA SGS3124NA, SGS3124PA 113101-01A www.desatech.com...

  • Page 33: Parts List

    VARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED WINCHESTER OAK MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 12 of this manual. PART NUMBER CGS2718N CGS2718P 113571-02 113571-02 113571-01 113571-01 113571-03 113571-03 113571-04 113571-04 102844-01...
  • Page 34 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN THERMOSTATICALLY-CONTROLLED ROYAL ENGLISH OAK MODEL CLD3924NTB, CLD3924PTB CLD3018NTA, CLD3018PTA www.desatech.com 113101-01A...
  • Page 35 THERMOSTATICALLY-CONTROLLED ROYAL ENGLISH OAK MODEL This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 12 of this manual. CLD3924NTB CLD3924PTB CLD3018NTA CLD3018PTA DESCRIPTION 113573-03 113573-03 113573-04 113573-04 113573-01...

  • Page 36: Warranty Information

    We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. VENT-FREE GAS FIREPLACE DESA Heating Products 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 main- tained in accordance with all applicable instructions.

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