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Desa Comfort Glow CGP16RA Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Desa owner's operations & installations manual vent-free infared propane/lp gas heater cgp16ra, cgp26d
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VENT-FREE INFARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
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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.
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.
Models: CGP16RA and CGP26D
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  • Page 1 VENT-FREE INFARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® Models: CGP16RA and CGP26D 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

    CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION SECTION Safety Information ... 2 Product Identification ... 4 Local Codes ... 4 Unpacking ... 4 Product Features ... 4 Air For Combustion And Ventilation ... 5 Installing To Wall ... 9 Connecting To Gas Supply ... 14 Checking Gas Connections ...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 101827 WARNINGS WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. 1. Use only propane/LP gas. Do not convert heater to use different fuel type. 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/ LP supply tank(s) outdoors.

  • Page 4: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION LOCAL CODES UNPACKING PRODUCT FEATURES Front Panel COMFORT GLOW PLAQUE FRONT-NON THERMO Figure 1 - Vent-Free Natural Gas Heater (Model CGP26D Shown) 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

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION VENTILATION 101827 WARNING ICON G 001 This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever.
  • Page 6 AIR FOR COMBUSTION VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.

  • Page 7: Ventilation Air

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION VENTILATION Continued 101827 WARNING ICON G 001 If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space, provide adequate combus- tion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3.
  • Page 8 AIR FOR COMBUSTION VENTILATION Continued 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. Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors.

  • Page 9: Installing To Wall

    INSTALLING TO WALL 101827 A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes. 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 heater, make sure you have the items listed below.
  • Page 10 INSTALLING TO WALL Continued If you install the heater in a home garage • heater pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above floor • locate heater where moving vehicle will not hit it For convenience and efficiency, install heater •...
  • Page 11 INSTALLING TO WALL Continued 101827 INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL Mounting Bracket The mounting bracket is located on back panel of heater. It has been taped there for shipping. Remove mounting bracket from back panel. Removing Front Panel Of Heater 1. Remove two screws near bottom corners of front panel. 2.
  • Page 12 Figure 8 - Folding Anchor 3. Insert wall anchor (wings first) into hole. Tap anchor flush to wall. WARNING 9 1/4" 16" Min. Only Insert Mounting 18 3/4" Screws Through Last Min. Hole On Each End Floor CGP16RA 18 3/4" Min. 101827...
  • Page 13 INSTALLING TO WALL Continued 101827 4. For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red key into wall anchor. Push red key to “pop” open anchor wings. IMPORTANT: For thick walls (over 1/2" thick) or solid walls, do not pop open wings. Figure 9 - Popping Open Anchor Wings For Thin Walls 5.

  • Page 14: Connecting To Gas Supply

    If pipe is too small, undue loss of pressure will occur. Typical Pipe Diameter CGP16RA CGP26D Installation must include a manual shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap.

  • Page 15: Checking Gas Connections

    CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY Continued CHECKING CONNECTIONS 101827 Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping IMPORTANT: and/or fittings. Pressure Regulator Heater Cabinet Tee Joint Test Reducer Bushing to Gauge 1/8" NPT Connection * 1/8" NPT Plug Tap Tee Joint Sediment Pipe...
  • Page 16 CHECKING CONNECTIONS Continued 3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or 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. 5.

  • Page 17: Lighting Instructions

    OPERATING HEATER 101827 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing 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.
  • Page 18 OPERATING HEATER Continued 4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information at the top of page 17. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step. 5.

  • Page 19: To Select Heating Level

    1. Slightly press in control knob and turn counterclockwise LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH positions. Release downward pressure while turning control knob. IMPORTANT: Control knob will lock at the desired position. Control Knob CGP16RA PILOT PILOT PILOT HIGH Figure 18 - Burner Patterns WARNING...

  • Page 20: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance

    OPERATING HEATER Continued INSPECTING BURNER TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. Turn control knob clockwise 2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) 1.

  • Page 21: Burner Flame Pattern

    INSPECTING BURNER Continued 101827 BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 21 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 22 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern. Figure 21 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern Bad Burner Pattern 5 Plaque Figure 22 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 22 •...

  • Page 22: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING MAINTENANCE TROUBLE- SHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use.
  • Page 23 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued 101827 OBSERVED POSSIBLE PROBLEM CAUSE When control knob is 1. Gas supply turned off pressed in and turned or manual shutoff to the PILOT/IGN valve closed position, there is 2. Control knob not spark at ODS/pilot pressed in while being but no ignition turned to PILOT/IGN position...
  • Page 24 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued OBSERVED POSSIBLE PROBLEM CAUSE Burner(s) does not 1. Burner orifice(s) is light after ODS/pilot clogged is lit 2. Burner orifice(s) diameter is too small 3. Inlet gas pressure is too low Delayed ignition of 1. Manifold pressure is burner(s) too low 2.

  • Page 25: Technical Service

    Moisture/condensation 1. Not enough combus- noticed on windows tion/ventilation air. You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323- 5190. WARNING REMEDY 1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor causing...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    Parts Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), either contact your nearest Parts Central (see page 27) or call DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190. When calling DESA International, have ready •...

  • Page 27: Parts Centrals

    Parts Department You can purchase a service manual from the address listed on the back page of this manual. Send a check for $5.00 payable to DESA International. Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, either contact your nearest Parts Central (see above) or call DESA International’s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral information.

  • Page 28: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Model CGP16RA HEATER EXPLODED VIEW 13-1 13-14 13-2 13-10 13-15 13-11 13-4 13-3 13-12 13-13 13-6 13-5 13-7 13-8 13-9 ODS/PILOT BURNER ASSEMBLY 101827...
  • Page 29 PARTS LIST Model CGP16RA 13-1 13-2 13-3 13-4 13-5 13-6 13-7 13-8 13-9 13-10 13-11 13-12 13-13 13-14 13-15 101827 This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual.
  • Page 30 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Model CGP26D HEATER EXPLODED VIEW 13-14 13-15 ODS/PILOT 13-9 13-11 13-4 13-5 13-13 13-7 BURNER ASSEMBLY 13-1 13-2 13-3 13-12 13-6 13-8 13-10 101827...
  • Page 31 PARTS LIST Model CGP26D 13-1 13-2 13-3 13-4 13-5 13-6 13-7 13-8 13-9 13-10 13-11 13-12 13-13 13-14 13-15 101827 This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 32: Warranty Information

    COMFORT GLOW VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATERS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for one year 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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