Desa CGN10 manual

Save this manual for future reference. VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS HEA TER OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL MODEL CGN10 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[...]

2 099404 CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Safety Information ......................................................................... 2 Product Identification .................................................................... 4 Local Codes ................................................................................... 4 Unpacking ......................[...]

3 099404 SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNINGS Continued WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. 1. Use only natural gas. Do not convert heater to use different fuel type. 2. If you smell gas • shut off gas supply • do not try to light any appliance • do not touch any electrical switch; do not[...]

4 099404 PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Control Knob 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, also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 National Fire Prote[...]

5 099404 FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION WARNING ICON G001 W ARNING This heater must have fresh air for proper operation. If not, poor fuel combustion could result. 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 than ever. [...]

6 099404 FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNING You must provide additional ventilation air in a confined space. 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 th[...]

7 099404 FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wal[...]

8 099404 FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued VENTILATION AIR (Continued) Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these items directly to the outdoors or space[...]

9 099404 INST ALLING T O W ALL Continued CHECK GAS TYPE Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not natural, 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 listed below: • piping (check local codes) • sealant (resistant to propane g[...]

10 099404 2. Mark two mounting screw locations on wall (see Figure 5). INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL Marking Screw Locations 1. Determine where you will locate heater. 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 Fr[...]

11 099404 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/[...]

12 099404 Placing Heater On Mounting Screws 1. Locate two keyhole slots on back panel of heater (see Figure 9). 2. Place large openings of slots over screwheads. Slide heater down until screws are in small portion of slots. Figure 11 - Installing Bottom Mounting Screw Removing Front Panel Of Heater 1. Remove two screws near bottom corners of front [...]

13 099404 CONNECTING T O GAS SUPPL Y NOTICE A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. IMPORTANT: Check gas line pressure before connecting heater to gas line. Gas line pressure must be no greater than 14 inches of water. If gas line pressure is higher, heater regulator damage could occur. Installation mus[...]

14 099404 IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings. * 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 Accessory , page 25. Tee J[...]

15 099404 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 Figure 13). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main gas[...]

16 099404 OPERA TING HEA TER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 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 because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floo[...]

17 099404 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 12. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step. 5. Press in control knob and turn counterclockwise C-clockwise to the PILOT position. Keep control knob pressed [...]

18 099404 T O TURN OFF GAS T O APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the PILOT position. 2. Press in control knob and turn 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 p[...]

19 099404 CORRECT FLAME PATTERN AT HIGH POSITION 1/2 GLASS HEIGHT 1/2 GLASS HEIGHT INCORRECT FLAME PATTERN AT HIGH POSITION NOTICE Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping. Dust or other fine particles enter the heater and burn causing brief patches of orange flame. Figure 19 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern Yellow Tipping Figure 20 - Incorre[...]

20 099404 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLE- SHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. 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 wi[...]

21 099404 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff valve closed 2. Control knob not in PILOT position 3. Control knob not pressed in while in PILO[...]

22 099404 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during combustion Yellow flame during burner combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial opera- tion Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Burner orifice is clogged 2. B[...]

23 099404 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNING 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 canno[...]

24 099404 TECHNICAL SER VICE You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323- 5190. SPECIFICA TIONS BTU (Variable) 5,000/10,000 Type Gas Natural Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 3" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of w[...]

25 099404 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 FBD 601 Hope Street Bowling Green, KY 42101 502-796-84[...]

26 099404 HEATER EXPLODED VIEW 10 12 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 23 24 27 22 26 25 19 20 28 29[...]

27 099404 P ARTS LIST CGN10 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. 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 0983[...]

Model Serial No. Date Purchased 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. LIMITED WARRANTY COMFORT GLOW VENT-FREE RESIDENTIA[...]