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(VENT-FREE) PROPANE/LP GAS
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Model SL30PT Series Thermostat Control Gas Log Heater
SL30PT
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 sup-
plier, call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency, or the gas supplier.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.
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.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
STOVE HEATER
(Burner System For Cast Iron Stoves)
Save this manual for future reference.
WARNING: The SL30PT series vent-free gas
log heater is only approved for use in the
Comfort Glow series cast iron stove models
CISC and CISG.
WARNING: Improper installation, adjust-
ment, alteration, service, or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage.
Refer to this manual for correct installa-
tion and operational procedures. For as-
sistance or additional information con-
sult 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 and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to Air for Com-
bustion and Ventilation section on page
4 of this manual.
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- Page 1 (VENT-FREE) PROPANE/LP GAS STOVE HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Model SL30PT Series Thermostat Control Gas Log Heater (Burner System For Cast Iron Stoves) SL30PT 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.
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Page 2: Safety Information
6. Do not use this stove as a wood burn- ing fireplace. Use only model SL30PT vent-free gas log heater. 7. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones, vermiculite, or rock wool. -
Page 3: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Stove Body Piezo Ignitor Gas Log Heater Stove Door Base Assembly (Shown in the open position) Figure 1 - Typical Stove Cabinet Model with Comfort Glow Gas Log Heater LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. -
Page 4: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS STOVE HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate 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. -
Page 5: Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space. Vent-free heater ___________________ Btu/Hr Gas water heater* ___________________ Btu/Hr Gas furnace ___________________ Btu/Hr Vented gas heater ___________________ Btu/Hr Gas fireplace logs ___________________ Btu/Hr Other gas appliances* + ___________________ Btu/Hr Total = ___________________ Btu/Hr * Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. - Page 6 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS STOVE 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"...
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Page 7: Installation
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 heater. -
Page 8: Stove Cavity Assembly
VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS STOVE HEATER INSTALLATION Continued STOVE CAVITY ASSEMBLY 1. Lift off corrugated box enclosing stove body crating. 2. Remove all screws fastening the wood frame enclosure. Spread wood frame open and lift away from plastic-bagged stove body. The bottom pieces of pal- let wood will remain bolted to the stove body. - Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued 9. Fasten stove bottom to stove with four (4) M6 x 1 - 25mm bolts. Use a flat washer and lock washer with each bolt. Tighten bolts into threaded holes on stove body (see Figure 8, page 8 and 10).
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Page 10: Installing Gas Log Heater Into Stove
VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS STOVE HEATER INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING GAS LOG HEATER INTO STOVE 1. Remove log and gas log heater from carton. Note: Do not pick up gas log heater by the burner itself. This could damage heater. Always handle the gas log heater by the heater base only. -
Page 11: Connecting To Gas Supply
INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: This appliance re- quires a 1/2" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator. WARNING: A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the propane/LP supply. -
Page 12: Checking Gas Connections
VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS STOVE HEATER INSTALLATION Continued We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 19, page 11. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater. Lo- cate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze. -
Page 13: Operating Heater
OPERATING HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 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. -
Page 14: Specifications
VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS STOVE HEATER OPERATING HEATER Continued THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION 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. -
Page 15: 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 16: Troubleshooting
VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS STOVE HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s Technical Service web site at www.desatech.com. 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 ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when... - Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 104464...
- Page 18 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS STOVE HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Continued 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. •...
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Page 19: Parts Centrals
PARTS CENTRALS Baltimore Electric 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 1-800-362-6951 sales@portableheaterparts.com techservice@portableheaterparts.com 1349 Adams Street Bowling Green, KY 42103-3414 270-846-1199 1-800-654-8534 Fax: 1-800-846-0090 franktalk@aol.com... -
Page 20: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS STOVE HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN SL30PT 104464... -
Page 21: Parts List
PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your stove. For replacement parts see Parts Central on page 19 of this manual. SL30PT PART 104459-01 098249-01 104384-03 104454-01 098867-10 104425-01 104422-02 099056-19 102843-01 102980-01 101329-22 104472-01 099211-01 102445-01 099387-13... - Page 22 VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS STOVE HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN CISC CISG 104464...
- Page 23 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your stove. For replacement parts see Parts Central on page 19 of this manual. CISC CISG PART 104171-06 104171-05 104171-07 104969-01 104969-02 104174-03 104970-01 104970-02 104971-01 104178-01 104968-01 104108-08 104108-05 * Included In Hardware Kit 104464 OWNER’S MANUAL DESCRIPTION...
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Page 24: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION 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. VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATERS AND EMPIRE STOVE CHASSIS 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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