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  • Page 1

    Save this manual for future reference. VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL ® 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 liqui[...]

  • Page 2

    2 102922 CONTENTS SECTION PAGE SAFETY INFORMA TION Safety Information continued on page 3 W ARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely be- fore trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explo- sion, and carbon monoxide poisoning. D[...]

  • Page 3

    3 102922 SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued W ARNINGS Continued WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. 1. 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. 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propa[...]

  • Page 4

    4 102922 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 require[...]

  • Page 5

    5 102922 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION W ARNING 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 t[...]

  • Page 6

    6 102922 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION 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[...]

  • Page 7

    7 102922 Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room, Option 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room, Option 2 12" 12" Ventilation Grills into Adjoining Room, Option 1 Continued AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued W ARNING If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than tha[...]

  • Page 8

    8 102922 Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors Outlet Air Ventilated Attic Outlet Air Inlet Air Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space To Crawl Space To Attic AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two permanent openings: one within 12&q[...]

  • Page 9

    9 102922 INST ALLING T O W ALL NOTICE 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 liste[...]

  • Page 10

    10 102922 INST ALLING T O W ALL Continued Figure 5 - Mounting Screw Locations Mounting Screw Locations 8 7/8" Minimum To Maintain 6" Clearance From Wall 7 3/4" 20 1/4" Minimum To Maintain 3" Clearance From Floor FLOOR JOINING WALL INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL Marking Screw Locations 1. Determine where you will locate heater. 2[...]

  • Page 11

    11 102922 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/[...]

  • Page 12

    12 102922 Installing Bottom Mounting Screw 1. Locate bottom mounting hole. This hole is near bottom on back panel of heater (see Figure 11). 2. Mark screw location on wall. 3. Remove heater from wall. 4. If installing bottom mounting screw into hollow or solid wall, install wall anchor. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Attaching To Wall Anchor Method[...]

  • Page 13

    13 102922 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 pressu[...]

  • Page 14

    14 102922 IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings. Figure 13 - 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[...]

  • Page 15

    15 102922 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. Correct all leaks at once. Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG 1. Close manual shutoff v[...]

  • Page 16

    16 102922 OPERA TING HEA TER IGNITOR PILOT LO OFF HI Control Knob Figure 16 - Control Knob In The OFF Position Ignitor Button A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor beca[...]

  • Page 17

    17 102922 OPERA TING HEA TER Continued 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 16. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step. 5. Turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position. Press in con[...]

  • Page 18

    18 102922 T O TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE OPERA TING HEA TER Continued Shutting Off Heater 1. Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position. 2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) 1. Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position. THERMOST A T CONTROL OPERA TION T[...]

  • Page 19

    19 102922 INSPECTING BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 18 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 19 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the heater will [...]

  • Page 20

    20 102922 BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 20 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 21 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping of the flame. It also shows the flame higher than 1/2 the glass panel height. NOTICE Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping. Dust or other fine particles [...]

  • Page 21

    21 102922 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. W ARNING Turn off[...]

  • Page 22

    22 102922 OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued REMEDY 1. Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve 2. Turn control knob to PILOT position 3. Press in control knob while in PILOT position 4. Cont[...]

  • Page 23

    23 102922 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued Continued REMEDY 1. Clean burner orifice (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance , page 21) or replace burner orifice 2. Replace burner orifice 3. Contact local propane/LP gas company 1. Contact local propane/LP gas company 2. Clean burner orifice (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance , page 21) or replace burner orifice 1. [...]

  • Page 24

    24 102922 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. W A[...]

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    25 102922 You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190. TECHNICAL SER VICE SPECIFICA TIONS CGP10T Btu (Variable) 5,000/10,000 Type Gas Propane/LP Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 8" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in[...]

  • Page 26

    26 102922 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN CGP10T 10 12 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 23 24 27 14 22 20 26 25 19 25 21[...]

  • Page 27

    27 102922 This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. P ARTS LIST CGP10T 12-2 12-1 ODS/PILOT KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 2 2 099467-02 Front Panel Assembly 1 3 099318-04 Grill Guard 1 4 101[...]

  • Page 28

    28 102922 Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. Parts Under Warranty Contact authorized dealer from whom you purchased this product. If they cannot supply original replacement part(s), call DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190 for refer[...]

  • Page 29

    29 102922 P ARTS CENTRAL These Parts Centrals are privately-owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. Baltimore Electric 1348 Dixwell Avenue Hamden, CT 06514 1-800-397-7553 203-248-7553 Parts Department Portable Heater Parts 342 N. County Rd. 400 E. Valparaiso, IN 4[...]

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    30 102922 NOTES _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ ____[...]

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    31 102922 NOTES _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ ____[...]

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    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 102922-0[...]