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  • Page 1

    Save this manual for future reference. For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 [...]

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    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 2 WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service, or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. WARNING: This [...]

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    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 3 SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: This product con- tains and/or generates chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm. IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this heater. Im- proper use of thi[...]

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    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 4 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appli- ance is not convertible for use with other gases. 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) in- side any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP gas units only). 3. If [...]

  • Page 5

    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 5 LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFP A 54 *. *A vailable from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New Y ork, NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association, Inc. Ba[...]

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    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 6 Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where: a. walls and ceilings e xposed to the out- side atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retar der with a rating of one perm (6 x 10 -11 kg per pa-sec-m 2 ) or less with openings gasketed or sealed and b. weather stripping has been added on openable windows[...]

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    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 7 If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an uncon- fined space. Y ou will need no additional fresh air ven- tilation. WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be oper- ated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tig[...]

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    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 8 12" Minimum 12" Minimum 48" Minimum Ceiling Side Wall Side Wall WARNING: Never install the heater • in a bedroom or bathroom • in a recreational vehicle • where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 42 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater • in high [...]

  • Page 9

    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 9 CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: Never connect propane/LP heater directly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the exter- nal regulator between the heater and propane[...]

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    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 10 WARNING: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas. W e recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 7. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater . Locate sediment trap where trapped ma[...]

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    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 11 INSTALLATION Continued 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas, opening main gas valve lo- cated on or near gas meter for natural gas, or using compressed air . 3. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve (see Figures 9 and 10). Apply nonco[...]

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    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 12 INSTALLATION Continued IMPORT ANT: Make sure log does not cover any burner ports (see Figure 12). Figure 12 - Installing One-Piece Log set (Top View) One Piece Log Set Burner Ports INSTALLING BLOWER ACCESSORY GA3750 T ools required: Phillips screwdriver NOTICE: Shut off gas heater dur- ing the following blower instal-[...]

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    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 13 INSTALLATION Continued Figure 16 - Removing Blower Brackets from Stove and Attaching to Blower Blower Blower Bracket Firebox Top 12 . Using the four screws previously removed, mount blower assembly to stove by reattach- ing blower brackets to rear panel (see Fig- ure 16). T ighten screws securely . 13. Install plastic[...]

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    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 14 OPERATING HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions ex[...]

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    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 15 Figure 20 - Pilot Thermocouple Pilot Burner Ignitor Electrode OPERATING HEATER Continued INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat- terns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 21 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 22 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incor - TO TURN OFF GAS TO AP[...]

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    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 16 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and cir- culating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these ar- eas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Heater may need more frequent cle[...]

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    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 17 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. W ipe the cabinet to remove dust. LOGS • If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to In- stalling Logs, pages 1 1 and 12, to properly re- place logs. • Replace log([...]

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    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 18 TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. POSSIBLE C[...]

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    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 19 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 3. Equipment shutof f valve not fully open 4. Pilot flame not touching ther - mocouple, which allows ther- mocouple to cool, causing pi- lot flame to go out. This prob- lem could be caused by one or[...]

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    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 20 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. T urning control knob to HI po- sition when burner is cold 2. Air in gas line 3. Air passageways on heater blocked 4 . Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 1. Improper log placement 2. Drafts or other air currents af- fecting flame pattern 3 . Air holes at burner inlet [...]

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    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 21 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. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier,[...]

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    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 22 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS S26PTA AND S26NTA (Shown) 9 3 2 6 5 8 4 1 12 13 11 10 9 7 14[...]

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    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 23 PARTS LIST 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. KEY PART NUMBER NO. S26PTA S26NTA DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 105441-01 105441-01 Log Set 1 2 104286-01 104285-01 ODS Pilot 1 3 098249-01 098249-01 ODS Nut[...]

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    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 24 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS S26PTA AND S26NTA 1 4 14 3 2 14 7 16 15 11 18 10 13 5 6 9 8 17 12[...]

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    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 25 PARTS LIST MODELS S26PTA AND S26NTA 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. KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 108942-01CK Top Panel, Stove 1 2 ** Pedestal Stove 1 3 108934-01CK Stove Base 1 4 ** [...]

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    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 26 REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts re- placed under warranty . PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s) call DESA Heating Products’ T echnical Service Department at[...]

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    www.desatech.com 110361-01E 27 PARTS 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 A venue Hamden, CT 06514-0322 1-800-397-7553 203-248-7553 Parts Department P ortable Heater Parts 342 N. County[...]

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    2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE GAS PEDESTAL STOVE DESA Heating Products 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 main- [...]