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VENT-FREE
PROPANE
GAS HEATER
OWNER'S
OPERATION
AND INSTALLATION
MANUAL
0 00010
Models: CGR18PT and CGR30PT
WARNING:
If the_information
in this manual _s not followed
exactly,
a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage ' personal
injury, or loss of life.
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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
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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.
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Installation
and service must be performed
by a qualified installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.
This is an unvented
gas-fired
heater.
It uses air (oxygen)
from the room in which
it is|
|
installed. Prov sions for adequate
combust on and ventilation
air must be provided.
J
This appliance
may be installed
in an aftermarket*
manufactured
(mobile) home, where
not
prohibited
by state or local codes.
"Affermarket: 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.
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- Page 1 VENT-FREE PROPANE GAS HEATER OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 0 00010 Models: CGR18PT and CGR30PT WARNING: If the_information in this manual _s 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SECTION PAGF Safety Information ............... Product Identification ..............Local Codes ................Unpacking ................... Product Features ................Air For Combustion And Ventilation ..........Installing To Wall ................ Installing Onto The Floor ............. Connecting To Gas Supply ............Checking Gas Connections ............Operating H_ater And Lighting Instructions ......... - Page 3 SAFETY WARNINGS Continued INFORMATION WARNING: Any change to this beater or its controls can be dangerous. Use only propane/LP gas. Do not convert heater to use different fuel type. Continued Do not place propane supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors.
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Page 4: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Contml Knob 101111111111 Piozo, ,o Burner (Infrared Plaques) -_Pront Panel Grill Guard Safety Pilot System Figure t. Vent-Free Propane/I.P Gas Thermostatic Heater LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54". -
Page 5: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
WARNING This heater must have fresh air for proper operation. If not, poor fuel combustion could result. Read the following instructions COMBUSTION insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. VENTILATION Today's homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New materials, increased insulauon, and new construction methods help reduCe heat loss in homes. - Page 7 WARNING If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller COMBUSTION than that defined unconfined space, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI VENTILATION Z223.1, 1992 Section Continued VENTILATION...
- Page 8 VENTILATION AIR (Continued) Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ductS. You must provide two •permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor. COMBUSTION Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. These spaces include attics and crawl spaces.
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Page 9: Installing To Wall
INSTALLING TO WALL NOTICE A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local cedes. CHECK GAS TYPE Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supply is not propane/LP, do not install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater. INSTALLATION ITEMS Before installing... - Page 10 CLEARANCES INSTALLING Provide adequate clearance around air openings. TO WALL Provide for an adequate combustion and ventilation air supply. Accessibility provisions must be provided for servicing. Continued WALL MOUNT .The heater must be installed no less than 2" above the top surface of carpet_ng, file, or other floor covering.
- Page 11 INSTALLING WARNING TO WALL Maintain minimum clearances shown in Figure 4. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor and joining wall. Continued INSTALLING HEATER TO A WALL 1. Drill two 5/16" holes according to the dimension L shown in figure 5. Insert two plastic wall anchors into holes.
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Page 12: Installing Onto The Floor
INSTALLING INSTALLING HEATER ONTO THE FLOOR ONTO THE The heater includes plastic legs for its direct installation onto the floor. To assure FLOOR a stability of the heater, the mounting screws described in previous page can be used to avoid side movements. As shown in Figure 6, the gas can be placed between the fieater and the floor. -
Page 13: Connecting To Gas Supply
CONNECTING NOTICE TO GAS A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. SUPPLY Follow all local codes. CAUTION Never connect heater directly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the heater and propane... -
Page 14: Checking Gas Connections
CONNECTING IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings. TO GAS SUPPLY Continued Gas Connection Pressure Heater Pipe Nipple Cabinet _round Joint Manual Shutoff Valve " coG_a_ien__. Tee Joint_ From Plug Tap (1 1" W.C. to 14" W.C. Pressure) Sediment t 3"... - Page 15 3, Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or CHECKING opening propane/LP supply tank valve. 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints, Bubbles forming show a leak. CONNECTIONS 5.
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Page 16: Operating H_Ater And Lighting Instructions
OPERATING FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING !-'] HEATER WARNING AND LIGHTING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or INSTRUCTIONS explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must he lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. - Page 17 7. Depress and hold down the thermostat control knob, OPERATING While holding the control knob down, push the piezo ignitor button HEATER repeatedly to light the pilot. Continue to hold the control knob in for AND LIGHTING about 30 seconds after the pilot is lit. Release knob and it will pop back up.
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Page 18: Inspecting Burner
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE OPERATING SHUI-rlNG OFF HEATER HEATER AND LIGHTING 1. Turn thermostat control knob clockwise ( _r ) to the "OFF" position, INSTRUCTIONS Continued SHUTTING OFF BURNER ONLY (Pilot stays lit) 1. Turn thermostat control knob clockwise ( _ ) to the "Pilot"... -
Page 19: Service Hints
INSPECTING BURNER FLAME PATTERN BURNER Figure 12 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 13 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern. Continued Figure 12 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern Figure t3 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 13 •... -
Page 20: Clean_G And Maintenance
CLEANING VVARNING Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. MAINTENANCE CAUTION You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive... - Page 21 OBSERVED POSSIBLE TROUBLE- PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY SHOOTING Gas supply turned off or When ignitor button is l. I. Turn on gas supply or open Continued manual shutoff valve pressed in, there is a manual shutoff valve. closed. spark at ODS/Pilot but Thermostat control knob no ignition.
- Page 22 OBSERVED POSSIBLE TROUBLE- PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Burner(s) does not 1. Burner orifice(s) I. Clean burner orifice(s) SHOOTING light after ODS/pilot clogged• (see Cleaning lit. Maintenance, page 20 ) or Contmued •replace burner orifice(s). 2. Burner orifice(s) 2. Replace burner orifice(s). diameter is too small.
- Page 23 TROUBLE- WARNING SHOOTING If you smell gas Continued • 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 neighbor's...
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Page 24: Technical Service
TECHNICAL You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International's Technical Sev¢ice Department at 1-800-323- SERVICE 5190. SPECIFICATIONS CGR18PT CGR30PT 16,500 27,000 Type Gas Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Pressure Regulator Se_ng 10"... -
Page 25: Lllustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List
DESA REPAIR PARTS LIST INTERNATIONAL MODELS CGR18PT 2701 IndustrialDrive P.O. Box 90004 AND CGR30PT Bowlfng Green, KY 421Q2-900, ®÷... - Page 27 REPAIR Note." Use only original replacement parts This will protcc( your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS LIST Parts Under Warranty Cont_cl authorized dealer/tom whom you purchased this product If _hey ;u'e unable (o suppty MODELS CGRI8PT original replacement part(s), call DESA...
- Page 28 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.