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Save this manual for future reference. OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS FREEST ANDING PEDEST AL STOVE SYSTEM S39PT 20,000 to 39,000 Btu/Hr Thermostaticall y- Contr olled WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal inju[...]
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2 107435 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP PEDEST AL STOVE For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 propane/ LP supply tank(s) outdoors. 3. [...]
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3 107435 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com O F F P I L O T O N H I L O SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued 16. Do not operate heater if any log is bro- ken. Do not operate heater if a log is chipped (dime-sized or larger). 17. T o prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity . 18[...]
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4 107435 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP PEDEST AL STOVE For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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[...]
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5 107435 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued 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 in[...]
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6 107435 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP PEDEST AL STOVE For more information, visit www.desatech.com AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ve[...]
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7 107435 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 traffic areas • in windy or drafty a[...]
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8 107435 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP PEDEST AL STOVE For more information, visit www.desatech.com Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Cap 3" Minimum Sediment Trap Gas Regulator of Heater From External Regulator (11" W.C.** to 14" W.C. Pressure) CSA Design-Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap* Approved Flexible Gas Hose (if allowed b[...]
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9 107435 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com O N POSI T O PO S INST ALLA TION Continued WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once. WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after instal[...]
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10 107435 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP PEDEST AL STOVE For more information, visit www.desatech.com O F F P I L O T O N H I L O Black Powercord Wire WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. INSTALLING LOGS [...]
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11 107435 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Figure 17 - Installing Blower Control Housing Power Cord Speed Control Housing Control Knob Figure 16 - Routing Power Cord Blower Speed Control Housing WARNING: ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for your protection [...]
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12 107435 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP PEDEST AL STOVE For more information, visit www.desatech.com Red Variable Fan Switch Fan Switch (N.O.) Green White On 110/115 V.A.C. Blower Motor Black Off 1 2 Black Blue INST ALLA TION Continued Power Cord Speed Control Housing Control Knob Figure 21 - Connecting Switch, Blower, and Speed Control Wires 120 V ac. 60[...]
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13 107435 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 1. STOP! Read the safety inf ormation, column 2. 2. Make sure equipment shutoff v alve is fully open. 3. T ur n control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position. 4. W ait fi ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell f or gas, including near the floor . If you smell ga[...]
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14 107435 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP PEDEST AL STOVE For more information, visit www.desatech.com Figure 23 - Pilot 7. Keep contr ol knob pr essed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release contr ol knob . • If control knob does not pop out when released, contact a qualif ied service person or gas supplier f or repairs. Note: I[...]
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15 107435 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 [...]
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16 107435 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP PEDEST AL STOVE For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING 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 CAU[...]
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17 107435 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 burn[...]
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18 107435 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP PEDEST AL STOVE For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 supp[...]
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19 107435 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com TECHNICAL SER VICE You may have further questions about in- stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564). You can also visit DESA International’s technical services web site at[...]
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20 107435 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP PEDEST AL STOVE For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN S39PT 6 5 8 4 10 3 2 1 12 13 11 10 9 7[...]
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21 107435 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P AR TS LIST S39PT This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 24 of this manual. KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 107433-02 Log Set 1 2 104286-01 ODS Pilot (LP) 1 3 098249-0[...]
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22 107435 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP PEDEST AL STOVE For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN S39PT 1 10 4 13 3 2 14 7 16 15 11 18 20 5 6 9 8 17 12 23 21 19 19 26 26 22 22 21 25 24[...]
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23 107435 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P AR TS LIST S39PT KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 107085-01CK Top Panel, Stove 1 2 107077-01CK Pedestal Stove Assembly 1 3 107076-01CK Stove Base 1 4 107075-01CK Stove Back Panel 1 5 107082-01CK Top Trim 1 6 105657-01 Blower Bracket 2 7 107363-01CK Door 1 8 107078-01CJ Fir[...]
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24 107435 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP PEDEST AL STOVE For more information, visit www.desatech.com REPLACEMENT PA R T S Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s)[...]
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25 107435 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________[...]
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2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com INTERNA TIONAL 107435-01 Rev. B 06/01 LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS PEDESTAL STOVE 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 ha[...]