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  • Page 1

    VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL CGP10T A and CGP10TLA Save this manual for future reference. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flamm[...]

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    2 104268 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER SAFETY INFORMA TION Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, and/or nau- sea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxi[...]

  • Page 3

    3 104268 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION PRODUCT FEA TURES SAFETY DEVICE This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff sys- tem. 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 i[...]

  • Page 4

    4 104268 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Today’s homes are built more energy effi- cient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in. Duri[...]

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    5 104268 OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-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 pas[...]

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    6 104268 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors Outlet Air Ventilated Attic Outlet Air Inlet Air Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space To Crawl Space To Attic Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two per- manent openings: one within 12" of t[...]

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    7 104268 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION WARNING: A qualified ser- vice 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 t[...]

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    8 104268 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER Installing Bottom Mounting Screw 1. Locate bottom mounting hole. This hole is near bottom on back panel of heater (see Figure 1 1). 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 u[...]

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    9 104268 OWNER’S MANUAL CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. The installer must supply an external regu- lator. 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 i[...]

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    10 104268 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER ON POSITION OFF POSITION Figure 14 - Equipment Shutoff Valve Open Closed Equipment Shutoff Valve Propane/LP Supply Tank Equipment Shutoff Valve Control Valve Location Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3[...]

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    11 104268 OWNER’S MANUAL OPERA TING HEA TER A. T his appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, f ollow these instructions exactly . B . BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance ar ea for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor . WHA T TO DO[...]

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    12 104268 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER 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 ti[...]

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    13 104268 OWNER’S MANUAL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ODS/PILOT AND BURNER ORIFICE • Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air , or small, soft bristled brush to clean. CLEANING BURNER PILOT AIR INLET HOLE We recommend that you clean the unit every 2,500 hours of operation or every three months. We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot[...]

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    14 104268 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service per- son 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 CAUSE 1. Ignitor cable pinched or wet 2. Ignitor e[...]

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    15 104268 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued Continued REMEDY 1. Clean burner orifice (see Cleaning and Maintenance , page 13) 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 Maintenance , page 13) or replace burner [...]

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    16 104268 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER 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[...]

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    17 104268 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 1-800-3[...]

  • Page 18

    18 104268 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN 12-2 12-1 ODS/PILOT CGP10TA CGP10TLA 10 12 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 24 14 20 23 19[...]

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    19 104268 OWNER’S MANUAL This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual. P AR TS LIST CGP10TA CGP10TLA KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 2 2 099467-02 Front Panel Assembly (CGP10TA) 1 099467-07 Fro[...]

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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 104268-0[...]