Desa CGP11 manual

Save this manual for future reference. VENT -FREE PROP ANE GAS HEA TER G I D E S I N N A E S T D C E R T I I F I E A M C R A S O C I A O N ® GS A WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal injury, or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other f[...]

2 CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Safety Information ......................................................................... 2 Product Identification .................................................................... 4 Local Codes ................................................................................... 4 Unpacking .............................[...]

3 SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued ! WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNINGS Continued 1. Use only propane gas. Do not convert heater to use different fuel type. 2. Do not place propane supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane supply tank(s) outdoors. 3. If you smell gas • shut off gas supply • do not try to light any appliance • do not touch an[...]

4 PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION PRODUCT FEA TURES Safety Device This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS). The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room heaters. The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air. Piezo Ignition System This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system requires no ma[...]

5 INST ALLING T O W ALL NOTICE A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes. Continued CHECK GAS TYPE Use only propane gas. If your gas supply is not propane, 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 below: ?[...]

6 2. Mark two mounting screw locations on wall (see Figure 3). INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL Marking Screw Locations 1. Determine where you will locate heater. Figure 3 - Mounting Screw Locations Mounting Screw Locations 10 7/8" Minimum To Maintain 8" Clearance From Wall 7 3/4" 20 1/4" Minimum To Maintain 3" Clearance From Floo[...]

7 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" drill bit. 2. Insert mounting screw into wall stud. 3. Tighten screw until 1/16"[...]

8 Placing Heater On Mounting Screws 1. Locate two keyhole slots on back panel of heater (see Figure 7). 2. Place large openings of slots over screwheads. Slide heater down until screws are in small portion of slots. Figure 9 - Installing Bottom Mounting Screw Figure 7 - Location Of Keyhole Slots On Back Panel Of Heater Keyhole Slots Removing Front [...]

9 CONNECTING T O GAS SUPPL Y NOTICE A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. The installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure between 11 and 14 inches of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heat[...]

10 IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings. Figure 11 - Gas Connection * An A.G.A. design certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A. design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See ACCESS[...]

11 3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane 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. Correct all leaks at once. Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see [...]

12 OPERA TING HEA TER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information above. 2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open. 3. Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position. Control Knob A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these in[...]

13 4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information at the top of page 12. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step. 5. Press in control knob. Note: You may be running this heater for the first time after hooking up to gas supply. [...]

14 TO SELECT HEATING LEVEL Figure 16 - Burner Patterns 1. Slightly press in control knob and turn counterclockwise C-clockwise to the LOW or HIGH positions. IMPORTANT: Release downward pressure while turning control knob. Control knob will lock at the desired position. LOW OFF PILOT IGN HIGH OFF PILOT IGN OFF Control Knob Burners ! WARNING ICON G 0[...]

15 Shutting Off Heater 1. Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position. Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) 1. Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the PILOT position. MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1. Remove front panel (see Figure 8, page 8). 2. Follow steps 1 through 6 under LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS, pages 12 and 13. 3. With cont[...]

16 If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 20 • turn heater off (see TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE, page 15) • see TROUBLESHOOTING, pages 17 through 20 Figure 20 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern Figure 19 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 19 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 20 shows an incorr[...]

17 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ODS/PILOT AND BURNER ORIFICE • Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or small, soft bristled brush to clean. CABINET Air Passageways • Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean. Exterior • Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture. Wipe the cabinet to remove dust. TROUBLE- SHOOTING POSSIB[...]

18 REMEDY 1. Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve 2. Press in control knob while turning to PILOT/ IGN position 3. Continue holding down control knob. Repeat ig- niting operation until air is removed 4. Contact local propane gas company 5. Clean ODS/pilot (see CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE, page 17) or replace ODS/pilot assembly 6. Replace ga[...]

19 OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner(s) does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner(s) Burner backfiring during combustion Burner plaque(s) does not glow Slight smoke or odor during initial opera- tion Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off REMEDY 1. Clean burner orifice(s) (see CLEANING AND MAINTEN[...]

20 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. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. POSSIBLE C[...]

21 B.T.U. (Variable) 5,500/11,000 Type Gas Propane Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 8" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water) Maximum 14" Minimum 11" Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D) Heater 20 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 5 Carton 25 x 16 11/16 x 7 1/2 Weight (pounds) Heater 14 Shipping 17 When gas pressure is too low • pilot will[...]

22 P ARTS CENTRALS These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. Portable Heater Parts 342 N. County Rd. 400 East Valparaiso, IN 46383 All States 219-462-7441 1-800-362-6951 Master Service Center 1184 Wilson NW Walker, MI 49504 616-791[...]

23 P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under REPLACEMENT PARTS on page 21 of this manual. KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 2 2 099467-02 Front Panel Assembly 1 3 099318-01 Grill Guard 1 4 098342-01 Grill Guard Clip 2 5 099469[...]

KEEP THIS WARRANTY W ARRANTY INFORMA TION 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. Model Serial No. Date Purchased LIMITED [...]