Desa Tech Gas Heater CGN20TA User Manual

BLUE FLAME VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER  
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL  
CGN20TA  
®
Heater Size: 20,000 Btu/Hr Thermostat  
WARNING: This is an  
unvented gas-fired heater. It  
uses air (oxygen) from the  
room in which it is installed.  
Provisions for adequate  
combustion must be pro-  
vided. Refer to page 4 of this  
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.  
Donotstoreorusegasolineorotherflammable  
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any  
other appliance.  
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS  
• 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.  
• Ifyoucannotreachyourgassupplier,callthe  
fire department.  
Installation and service must be performed by  
a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas  
supplier.  
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by  
state or local codes.  
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.  
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.  
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PRODUCT  
IDENTIFICATION  
Ignitor Button  
Control Knob  
Grill Guard  
Glass Panel  
Heater Cabinet  
Front  
Panel  
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Natural Gas Heater  
LOCAL CODES  
PRODUCT  
UNPACKING  
1. Remove heater from carton.  
FEATURES  
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, also known as NFPA  
54*.  
2. Remove all protective packaging ap-  
plied to heater for shipment.  
Safety Device  
3. Check heater for any shipping damage.  
If heater is damaged, promptly inform  
dealer where you bought heater.  
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen  
Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS).  
TheODS/pilotisarequiredfeatureforvent-  
free room heaters. The ODS/pilot shuts off  
the heater if there is not enough fresh air.  
*Available from:  
American National Standards Institute, Inc.  
1430 Broadway  
New York, NY 10018  
Piezo Ignition System  
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.  
Batterymarch Park  
This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system  
requires no matches, batteries, or other  
sources to light heater.  
Quincy, MA 02269  
Thermostatic Heat Control  
Thermostat models have a thermostat sens-  
ing bulb and a control valve. This results in  
the greatest heater comfort. This can also  
result in lower gas bills.  
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CGN20TA  
Blue Flame Vent-Free Natural Gas Heater  
Confined and Unconfined Space  
PROVIDING ADEQUATE  
VENTILATION  
FRESH AIR FOR  
COMBUSTION AND  
VENTILATION  
TheNationalFuelGasCode(ANSIZ2123.1,  
1992 Section 5.3) defines a confined space  
as a space whose volume is less than 50  
cubic feet** per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3  
per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all  
appliances installed in that space and an  
unconfined space as a space whose volume  
is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu  
per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate  
inputratingofallappliancesinstalledinthat  
space. Rooms communicating directly with  
the space in which the appliances are in-  
stalled*, through openings not furnished  
with doors, are considered a part of the  
unconfined space.  
ThefollowingisexerptsfromNationalFuel  
Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, Section  
5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.  
WARNING: This heater shall  
not be installed in a confined  
space unless provisions are pro-  
vided for adequate combustion  
and ventilation air. Read the fol-  
lowing instructions to insure  
proper fresh air for this and other  
fuel-burning appliances in your  
home.  
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three  
following ventilation classifications:  
1. Unusually Tight Contruction  
2. Unconfined Space  
3. Confined Space.  
The information on pages 4 through 6 will  
help you classify your space and provide  
adequate ventilation.  
Unusually Tight Construction  
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 own-  
ers weather strip and caulk around windows  
and doors to keep the cold air out and the  
warm air in. During heating months, home  
owners want their homes as airtight as pos-  
sible.  
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only  
iftherearedoorlesspassagewaysorventila-  
tion grills between them.  
The air that leaks around doors and win-  
dows may provide enough fresh air for  
combustion and ventilation. However, in  
buildings of unusually tight construction,  
you must provide additional fresh air.  
** Cubic feet equals length x width x height  
of room.  
Unusually tight construction is de-  
fined as construction where:  
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the  
outside atmosphere have a con-  
tinuous water vapor retarder with  
a rating of one perm (6x10-11 kg  
per pa-sec-m2) or less with open-  
ings gasketed or sealed and  
While it is good to make your home energy  
efficient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh  
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning  
appliances need fresh air for proper com-  
bustion and ventilation.  
Exhaustfans, fireplaces, clothesdryers, and  
fuel burning appliances draw air from the  
house to operate. You must provide ad-  
equate fresh air for these appliances. This  
will insure proper venting of vented fuel-  
burning appliances.  
b. weather stripping has been  
added on openable windows and  
doors and  
c. caulking or sealants are applied  
to areas such as joints around  
window and door frames, be-  
tween sole plates and floors, be-  
tween wall-ceiling joints, be-  
tween wall panels, at penetra-  
tions for plumbing, electrical, and  
gas lines, and at other openings.  
If your home meets all of the three  
criteria above, you must provide ad-  
ditional fresh air. See Ventilation Air  
From Outdoors, page 6.  
If your home does not meet all of the  
threecriteriaabove,proceedtopage5.  
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2. Divide the space volume by 50 cubic 4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the  
FRESH AIR FOR  
feet to determine the maximum Btu/Hr  
space can support with the actual  
COMBUSTION AND  
the space can support.  
amount of Btu/Hr used.  
_______________ (volume of space)  
÷ 50 cu. ft. = (Maximum Btu/Hr the  
space can support)  
__________ Btu/Hr (maximum the  
space can support)  
VENTILATION  
Continued  
__________ Btu/Hr (actual amount of  
Btu/Hr used)  
Example: 2560 cu. ft. (volume of  
space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = 51.2 or 51,200  
(maximum Btu/Hr the space can sup-  
port)  
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR  
FLOW FOR HEATER  
LOCATION  
Example: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum  
the space can support)60,000 Btu/Hr  
(actual amount of Btu/Hr used)  
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning ap-  
pliances in the space.  
Determining if You Have a  
Confined or Unconfined Space  
The space in the above example is a con-  
fined space because the actual Btu/Hr used  
is more than the maximum Btu/Hr the space  
can support. You must provide additional  
fresh air. Your options are as follows:  
Vent-free heater __________ Btu/Hr  
Gas water heater* ________ Btu/Hr  
Gas furnace _____________ Btu/Hr  
Vented gas heater_________ Btu/Hr  
Gas fireplace logs ________ Btu/Hr  
Other gas appliances* + ___ Btu/Hr  
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  
grills between the rooms.  
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of  
an adjoining room. If the extra space  
provides an unconfined space, remove  
door to adjoining room or add ventila-  
tion grills between rooms. See Ventila-  
tion Air From Inside Building, page 6.  
1. Determine the volume of the space  
(length x width x height).  
Total  
= ___ Btu/Hr  
Example:  
Length x Width x Height =  
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See  
Gas water heater  
Vent-free heater  
Total  
40,000 Btu/Hr  
+ 20,000 Btu/Hr  
= 60,000 Btu/Hr  
Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 6.  
__________ cu. ft. (volume of space)  
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr heater, if lower  
Btu/Hr size makes room unconfined.  
Example: Space size 20 ft. (length) x  
16 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) =  
2560 cu. ft. (volume of space)  
* Do not include direct-vent gas appli-  
ances. Direct-vent draws combustion  
air from the outdoors and vents to the  
outdoors.  
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the  
maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the  
space is an unconfined space. You will need  
no additional fresh air ventilation.  
If additional ventilation to adjoining  
room is supplied with grills or open-  
ings, add the volume of these rooms to  
the total volume of the space.  
Continued  
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Blue Flame Vent-Free Natural Gas Heater  
FRESH AIR FOR  
COMBUSTION AND  
12"  
VENTILATION  
Continued  
WARNING:Iftheareainwhich  
Ventilation Grills  
the heater may be operated is  
smaller than that defined as an  
unconfined space, provide ad-  
equate combustion and ventila-  
tion air by one of the methods  
described in the National Fuel  
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992,  
Section 5.3 or applicable local  
codes.  
Into Adjoining Room,  
Option 2  
Ventilation  
Grills  
into Adjoining  
Room,  
Or  
Remove  
Door into  
Adjoining  
Room,  
Option 1  
Option 3  
VENTILATION AIR  
Ventilation Air From Inside  
Building  
12"  
Thisfreshairwouldcomefromanadjoining  
unconfined space. When ventilating to an  
adjoining unconfined space, you must pro-  
vide two permanent openings: one within  
12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the  
floor on the wall connecting the two spaces  
(see options 1 and 2, Figure 2). You can also  
remove door into adjoining room (see op-  
tion 3, Figure 2). Follow the National Fuel  
Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, Section  
5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for  
required size of ventilation grills or ducts.  
Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building  
Ventilated  
Attic  
Outlet  
Air  
WARNING: Rework work-  
sheet, adding the space of the  
adjoining unconfined space. The  
combined spaces must have  
enough fresh air to supply all  
appliances in both spaces.  
Outlet  
Air  
To Attic  
To  
Crawl  
Space  
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 the  
ceiling and one within 12" of the floor.  
Connect these items directly to the outdoors  
orspacesopentotheoutdoors.Thesespaces  
include attics and crawl spaces.  
Inlet  
Air  
Ventilated  
Crawl Space  
Inlet Air  
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for  
inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a  
thermostat-controlledpowervent.Heatedair  
enteringtheatticwillactivatethepowervent.  
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors  
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IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add mois-  
INSTALLATION  
WARNING: Never install the  
heater  
ture to the air. Although this is beneficial,  
installing heater in rooms without enough  
ventilationairmaycausemildewtoformfrom  
too much moisture. See Fresh Air for Com-  
bustion and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6.  
NOTICE: A qualified service per-  
son must install heater. Follow  
all local codes.  
in a bedroom or a bathroom  
in a recreational vehicle  
where curtains, furniture,  
clothing, or other flammable  
objectsarelessthan36inches  
from the front, top, or sides of  
the heater  
as a fireplace insert  
in high traffic areas  
in windy or drafty areas  
CHECK GAS TYPE  
CAUTION: If you install the  
heater in a home garage  
heater pilot and burner must  
be at least 18 inches above  
floor  
Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is  
not natural gas, do not install heater. Call  
dealer where you bought heater for proper  
type heater.  
locateheaterwheremovingve-  
hicle will not hit it  
INSTALLATION ITEMS  
Beforeinstallingheater,makesureyouhave  
the items listed below.  
CAUTION: This heater cre-  
ates warm air currents. These  
currents move heat to wall sur-  
faces next to heater. Installing  
heater next to vinyl or cloth wall  
coverings or operating heater  
where impurities in the air (such  
as tobacco smoke) exist, may  
discolor walls.  
Forconvenienceandefficiency,installheater  
• piping (check local codes)  
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)  
• manual shutoff valve *  
• where there is easy access for operation,  
inspection, and service  
• in coldest part of room  
An optional fan kit is available from your  
dealer. See Accessories, page 19. If plan-  
ning to use fan, locate heater near an electri-  
cal outlet.  
• ground joint union  
• test gauge connection * (see Figure 13,  
page 10)  
• sediment trap  
• tee joint  
• pipe wrench  
CEILING  
* AnA.G.A.design-certifiedmanualshutoff  
valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable  
alternative to test gauge connection. Pur-  
chase the optional A.G.A. design-certified  
manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See  
Accessories, page 19.  
36"  
Minimum  
6"  
Minimum  
From  
Sides Of  
Heater  
LOCATING HEATER  
This heater is designed to be mounted on a  
wall.  
WARNING:Maintainthemini-  
mumclearancesshowninFigure  
4.Ifyoucan,providegreaterclear-  
ancesfromfloor,ceiling,andjoin-  
ing wall.  
Right  
Side  
Left  
Side  
3"  
Minimum To Top Surface  
Of Carpeting, Tile Or Other  
Combustible Material  
You can locate heater on floor, away from a  
wall. An optional floor mounting stand is  
needed. Purchase the floor mounting stand  
from your dealer. See Accessories, page 19.  
FLOOR  
Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater  
Continued  
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Methods For Attaching  
Mounting Bracket To Wall  
INSTALLING HEATER TO  
WALL  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
Only use last hole on each end of mounting  
bracket to attach bracket to wall. These two  
holes are 16 inches apart from their centers.  
Attach mounting bracket to wall in one of  
two ways.  
Mounting Bracket  
THERMOSTAT SENSING  
BULB  
The mounting bracket is located on back  
panel of heater. It has been taped there for  
shipping. Remove mounting bracket from  
back panel.  
Thethermostatsensingbulbhasbeenplaced  
inside the heater for protection during ship-  
ping.  
1. Attaching to wall stud  
2. Attaching to wall anchor  
Locating Thermostat Sensing  
Bulb  
1. Remove front panel of heater (see Fig-  
ure 7, page 8).  
Attaching to wall stud  
This method provides the strongest hold.  
Insert mounting screws through mounting  
bracket and into wall studs.  
2. Locate thermostat sensing bulb just  
under burner assembly.  
Mounting  
Bracket  
Attaching to wall anchor  
This method allows you to attach mounting  
bracket to hollow walls (wall areas between  
studs) or to solid walls (concrete or ma-  
sonry).  
IMPORTANT: Attach thermostat sensing  
bulb to back of heater for proper operation.  
Attaching Thermostat Sensing  
Bulb  
1. Remove thermostat sensing bulb from  
holders inside heater. Route through  
slot opening in bottom of heater.  
Figure 6 - Bracket Location  
Decidewhichmethodbettersuitsyourneeds.  
Eithermethodwillprovideasecureholdfor  
the mounting bracket.  
Removing Front Panel Of Heater  
1. Remove two screws near bottom cor-  
ners of front panel.  
Marking Screw Locations  
2. Lift straight up on grill guard until it stops.  
Grill guard will slide up about 1/4".  
2. Place clamp on thermostat sensing bulb  
as shown in Figure 5. Clamp is pro-  
vided in hardware package.  
1. Tape mounting bracket to wall where  
heater will be located. Make sure  
mounting bracket is level.  
3. Pull bottom of front panel forward, then  
downward.  
3. Snap clamp into upper mounting hole  
as shown in Figure 5. Mounting hole is  
located on lower left edge on back of  
heater. Make sure the thermostat sens-  
ing bulb is pointing up.  
WARNING:Maintainminimum  
clearances shown in Figure 8. If  
you can, provide greater clear-  
ancesfromfloorandjoiningwall.  
4. Remove cardboard packing from grill  
and glass.  
Thermostat  
Sensing Bulb  
2. Mark screw locations on wall (see Fig-  
ure 8).  
Note: Only mark last hole on each end  
of mounting bracket. Insert mounting  
screws through these holes only.  
Clamp  
3. Remove tape and mounting bracket  
from wall.  
7 1/4"  
Min.  
16"  
Figure 5 - Attaching Thermostat Sensing  
Bulb  
Only Insert Mounting  
Screws Through Last  
Hole On Each End  
18 3/4"  
Min.  
Figure7-RemovingFrontPanelOfHeater  
AjdoingWal  
Floor  
Figure 8 - Mounting Bracket Clearances  
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3. Insert wall anchor (wings first) into  
Installing Bottom Mounting  
Screws  
1. Locate two bottom mounting holes.  
These holes are near bottom on back  
panel of heater (see Figure 12).  
INSTALLATION  
hole. Tap anchor flush to wall.  
Continued  
4. For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red  
key into wall anchor. Push red key to  
“pop” open anchor wings.  
Attaching Mounting Bracket To  
Wall  
IMPORTANT: Do not hammer key!  
2. Mark screw locations on wall.  
Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and  
spacers are in hardware package. The hard-  
ware package is provided with heater.  
For thick walls (over 1/2" thick) or solid  
walls, do not pop open wings.  
3. Remove heater from mounting bracket.  
4. If installing bottom mounting screws  
into hollow or solid wall, install wall  
anchors. Follow steps 1 through 4 un-  
der Attaching To Wall Anchor Method,  
column 1.  
Attaching to wall stud method  
Forattachingmountingbrackettowallstuds  
1. Drill holes at marked locations using  
9/64" drill bit.  
If installing bottom mounting screw  
into wall stud, drill holes at marked lo-  
cations using 9/64" drill bit.  
Figure 10 - Popping Open Anchor Wings  
For Thin Walls  
2. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line  
up last hole on each end of bracket with  
holes drilled in wall.  
5. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line  
up last hole on each end of bracket with  
wall anchors.  
5. Replace heater onto mounting bracket.  
3. Insert mounting screws through bracket  
and into wall studs.  
6. Place spacers between bottom mount-  
ing holes and wall anchor or drilled  
hole.  
4. Tighten screws until mounting bracket  
is firmly fastened to wall studs.  
6. Insert mounting screws through bracket  
and into wall anchors.  
7. Hold spacer in place with one hand.  
With other hand, insert mounting screw  
through bottom mounting hole and  
spacer. Place tip of screw in opening  
of wall anchor or drilled hole.  
7. Tighten screws until mounting bracket  
is firmly fastened to wall.  
Attaching to wall anchor method  
For attaching mounting bracket to hollow  
walls (wall areas between studs) or solid  
walls (concrete or masonry)  
Placing Heater On Mounting  
Bracket  
1. Locate two horizontal slots on back  
panel of heater.  
8. Tighten both screws until heater is  
firmly secured to wall. Do not over  
tighten.  
1. Drill holes at marked locations using  
5/16" drill bit. For solid walls (concrete  
or masonry), drill at least 1" deep.  
2. Place heater onto mounting bracket.  
Slide horizontal slots onto stand-out  
tabs on mounting bracket.  
Note: Do not replace front panel at this  
time. Replace front panel after making  
gas connections and checking for leaks  
(see pages 10 and 11).  
2. Fold wall anchor as shown in Figure 9.  
Horizontal Slots  
Figure 9 - Folding Anchor  
Stand-Out  
Tab  
Mounting Bracket  
(attached to wall)  
Figure 11 - Mounting Heater Onto  
Mounting Bracket  
Figure 12 - Installing Bottom Mounting  
Screws  
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Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male  
CONNECTING TO  
threads. This will prevent excess sealant  
from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe  
could result in clogged heater valves.  
CAUTION: Use only new,  
black iron or steel pipe. Inter-  
nally-tinned copper tubing may  
be used in certain areas. Check  
yourlocalcodes.Usepipeoflarge  
enough diameter to allow proper  
gas volume to heater. If pipe is  
too small, undue loss of pres-  
sure will occur.  
GAS SUPPLY  
NOTICE: A qualified service per-  
son must connect heater to gas  
supply. Follow all local codes.  
CAUTION:Usepipejointseal-  
ant that is resistant to liquid pe-  
troleum (LP) gas.  
WARNING: Never connect  
heater to private (non-utility) gas  
wells. This gas is commonly  
known as well-head gas.  
Installsedimenttrapinsupplylineasshown  
in Figure 13. Locate sediment trap where it  
is within reach for cleaning. Locate sedi-  
ment trap where trapped matter is not likely  
to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture  
and contaminants. This keeps them from  
going into heater controls. If sediment trap  
is not installed or is installed wrong, heater  
may not run properly.  
Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters  
20,000 Btu/Hr  
3/8" or greater  
IMPORTANT: Check gas line pressure be-  
fore 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 must include a manual shutoff  
valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap.  
Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge  
hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from  
heater (see Figure 13).  
IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator  
with wrench when connecting it to gas pip-  
ing and/or fittings.  
Pressure  
Regulator  
3/8" NPT  
Pipe Nipple  
Heater  
Cabinet  
Ground Joint Union  
Tee Joint  
Manual  
Shutoff  
Valve *  
Reducer  
Bushing to  
1/8" NPT  
Test  
Gauge  
Connection*  
Typical Inlet  
Pipe from Gas  
Meter (4" W.C.  
to 10.5" W.C.  
Pressure)  
1/8" NPT  
Plug Tap  
Tee Joint  
Pipe Nipple  
Cap  
Sediment  
Trap  
3" Minimum  
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 Accessories, page 19.  
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Test Pressures Equal To or  
Less Than 1/2 PSIG  
1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Fig-  
ure 14).  
PRESSURE TESTING  
HEATER GAS  
CONNECTIONS  
1. Open manual shutoff valve (see Fig-  
ure 14).  
CHECKING GAS  
CONNECTIONS  
WARNING: Test all gas pip-  
ing and connections for leaks  
after installation or servicing.  
Correct all leaks at once.  
2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei-  
ther using compressed air or opening  
main gas valve located on or near gas  
meter.  
2. Open main gas valve located on or near  
gas meter.  
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in  
the OFF position.  
3. Check all joints from gas meter to  
manual shutoff valve (see Figure 15).  
Apply mixture of liquid soap and wa-  
ter to gas joints. Bubbles forming show  
a leak.  
WARNING:Neveruseanopen  
flame to check for a leak. Apply a  
mixture of liquid soap and water  
to all joints. Bubbles forming  
show a leak. Correct all leaks at  
once.  
4. Check all joints from manual shutoff  
valve to thermostat gas valve (see Fig-  
ure 15). Apply mixture of liquid soap  
and water to gas joints. Bubbles form-  
ing show a leak.  
4. Correct all leaks at once.  
Manual  
Shutoff  
Valve  
5. Correct all leaks at once.  
Open  
6. Light heater (see Operating Heater,  
pages 12 and 13). Check the rest of the  
internal joints for leaks.  
PRESSURE TESTING GAS  
SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM  
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to  
Appliance, page 12).  
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2  
PSIG  
1. Disconnect heater and its individual  
manual shutoff valve from gas supply  
piping system. Pressures in excess of  
1/2 psig will damage heater regulator.  
Closed  
8. Replace front panel.  
Figure 14 - Manual Shutoff Valve  
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where  
manual shutoff valve was connected.  
Thermostat Gas Valve  
3. Pressurize supply piping system by ei-  
ther using compressed air or  
opening main gas valve located on or  
near gas meter.  
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping  
system. Apply mixture of liquid soap  
and water to gas joints. Bubbles form-  
ing show a leak.  
Gas Meter  
5. Correct all leaks at once.  
Manual  
Shutoff  
Valve  
Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints  
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Note: If pilot does not stay lit, refer  
LIGHTING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
1. STOP! Read the safety information  
above.  
OPERATING  
HEATER  
to Troubleshooting, pages 14 through  
16. Also contact a qualified service  
person or gas supplier for repairs.  
Until repairs are made, light pilot with  
match. To light pilot with match, see  
Manual Lighting Procedure, page 13.  
FOR YOUR SAFETY  
2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is  
fully open.  
READ BEFORE  
LIGHTING  
3. Turn control knob clockwise  
7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30  
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30  
seconds, release control knob.  
to the OFF position.  
Clockwise  
WARNING: If you do not fol-  
low these instructions exactly, a  
fireorexplosionmayresultcaus-  
ing property damage, personal  
injury or loss of life.  
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 in-  
formation in column 1. If you don’t  
smell gas, go to the next step.  
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps  
3 through 7. This heater has a safety  
interlock system. Wait one (1) minute  
before lighting pilot again.  
A. This appliance has a pilot which must  
be lighted by hand. When lighting the  
pilot, follow these instructions ex-  
actly.  
8. Turn control knob counterclockwise  
C-clockwise  
5. Turn control knob counterclockwise  
to desired heating level. The  
C-clockwise  
to the PILOT position.  
Press in control knob for five (5) sec-  
onds (see Figure 16).  
main burner should light. Set control  
knob to any heat level between HI  
and LO.  
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 floor.  
Note: You may be running this  
heater for the first time after hook-  
ing up to gas supply. If so, the con-  
trol knob may need to be pressed in  
for 30 seconds. This will allow air to  
bleed from the gas system.  
Ignitor Electrode  
Thermocouple  
Pilot Burner  
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL  
GAS  
• If control knob does not pop up  
when released, contact a qualified  
service person or gas supplier for  
repairs.  
• Do not try to light any appliance.  
• Do not touch any electric switch;  
do not use any phone in your build-  
ing.  
• Immediately call your gas supplier  
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow  
the gas supplier’s instructions.  
• If you cannot reach your gas sup-  
plier, call the fire department.  
6. With control knob pressed in, push  
down and release ignitor button. This  
will light pilot. The pilot is attached  
to the front of burner. The pilot can  
be seen through the glass panel. If  
needed, keep pressing ignitor button  
until pilot lights.  
Figure 17 - Pilot  
CAUTION:Donottrytoadjust  
heating levels by using the  
manual shutoff valve.  
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn  
the gas control knob. Never use tools.  
If the knob will not push in or turn  
by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a  
qualified service technician or gas  
supplier. Force or attempted repair  
may result in a fire or explosion.  
Ignitor Button  
Control Knob  
TO TURN OFF GAS  
TO APPLIANCE  
Shutting Off Heater  
T
O
O F F  
LO  
I L  
P
D. Do not use this appliance if any part  
has been under water. Immediately  
call a qualified service technician to  
inspect the appliance and to replace  
any part of the control system and  
any gas control which has been un-  
der water.  
H I  
1. Turn control knob clockwise  
IGNITOR  
to the OFF position.  
Clockwise  
2. Turn off all electric power to the ap-  
pliance if service is to be performed.  
Figure 16 - Control Knob In The OFF  
Position  
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot  
stays lit)  
1. Turn control knob clockwise  
to the PILOT position.  
Clockwise  
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BURNER FLAME PATTERN  
OPERATING  
INSPECTING  
BURNER  
Figure 20 shows a correct burner flame  
pattern.Figure21showsanincorrectburner  
flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame  
patternshowsyellowtippingoftheflame. It  
also shows the flame higher than 1/2 the  
glass panel height.  
HEATER  
Continued  
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame  
pattern often.  
THERMOSTAT CONTROL  
OPERATION  
PILOT FLAME PATTERN  
Figure 18 shows a correct pilot flame pat-  
tern. 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 shut  
down.  
The thermostatic control used on these  
models differs from standard thermo-  
stats. Standard thermostats simply turn  
on and off the burner. The thermostat  
used on this heater senses the room tem-  
perature. The thermostat adjusts the  
amount of gas flow to the burner. This  
increases or decreases the burner flame  
height. At times the room may exceed the  
set temperature. If so, the burner will  
shut off. The burner will cycle back on  
when room temperature drops below the  
set temperature. The control knob can be  
set to any heat level between HI and LO.  
WARNING: If yellow tipping  
occurs, your heater could pro-  
duce increased levels of carbon  
monoxide. If burner flame pat-  
tern shows yellow tipping, follow  
instructions at bottom of this  
page.  
Pilot Burner  
Thermocouple  
NOTICE: Do not mistake orange  
flames with yellow tipping. Dirt  
or other fine particles enter the  
heater and burn causing brief  
patches of orange flame.  
Note: The thermostat sensing bulb mea-  
sures the temperature of air near the  
heatercabinet.Thismaynotalwaysagree  
with room temperature (depending on  
housing construction, installation loca-  
tion, room size, open air temperatures,  
etc.). Frequent use of your heater will let  
you determine your own comfort levels.  
Figure 18 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern  
1
/
2
Glass  
Height  
Correct Flame Pattern  
AtHighPosition  
MANUAL LIGHTING  
PROCEDURE  
Pilot Burner  
Figure 20 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern  
Thermocouple  
Yellow Tipping  
1. Remove front panel (see Figure 7,  
page 8).  
2. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light-  
ing Instructions, page 12.  
1
/
2
Glass  
Height  
3. With control knob pressed in, strike  
match. Hold match to pilot until pi-  
lot lights.  
Incorrect Flame Pattern  
At High Position  
Figure 19 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern  
4. Keep control knob pressed in for 30  
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30  
seconds, release control knob.  
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown  
in Figure 19.  
Figure21-IncorrectBurnerFlamePattern  
Ifburnerflamepatternisincorrect,asshown  
in Figure 21  
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to  
Appliance, page 12).  
5. Replace front panel.  
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to  
Appliance, page 12)  
• see Troubleshooting, pages 14 through 16.  
• see Troubleshooting, pages 14 through 16  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
WARNING: Turn off and un-  
plug heater and let cool before  
servicing. Only a qualified ser-  
vice person should service and  
repair heater.  
CAUTION: Never use a wire,  
needle, or similar object to clean  
ODS/pilot.ThiscandamageODS/  
pilot unit.  
Note:Alltroubleshootingitemsarelistedin  
order of operation.  
OBSERVED PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
When ignitor button is pressed, there is no 1. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong  
spark at ODS/pilot 2. Ignitor electrode broken  
1. Replace ignitor  
2. Replace ignitor  
3. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- 3. Reconnect ignitor cable  
tor cable  
4. Ignitor cable pinched or wet  
5. Piezo ignitor nut is loose  
4. Free ignitor cable if pinched by any  
metal or tubing. Keep ignitor cable dry  
5. Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to  
heater cabinet. Nut is located inside  
heater cabinet at top  
6. Broken ignitor cable  
7. Bad piezo ignitor  
6. Replace ignitor cable  
7. Replace piezo ignitor  
When ignitor button is pressed, there is 1. Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff 1. Turn on gas supply or open manual  
spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition  
valve closed  
shutoff valve  
2. Control knob not in PILOT position  
2. Turn control knob to PILOT position  
3. Control knob not pressed in while in PI- 3. Press in control knob while in PILOT  
LOT position  
position  
4. Air in gas lines when installed  
4. Continue holding down control knob.  
Repeat igniting operation until air is re-  
moved  
5. ODS/pilot is clogged  
5. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and  
Maintenance, page17) or replace ODS/  
pilot assembly  
6. Gas regulator setting is not correct  
6. Replace gas regulator  
ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when 1. Control knob not fully pressed in  
1. Press in control knob fully  
control knob is released  
2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control  
knob pressed in 30 seconds  
3. Safety interlock system has been trig- 3. Wait one (1) minute for safety interlock  
gered (Thermostat models only)  
system to reset. Repeat ignition operation  
4. Manual shutoff valve not fully open  
4. Fully open manual shut-off valve  
5. Thermocouple connection loose at con- 5. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4  
trol valve turn more  
6. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, 6. A) Contact local natural gas company  
which allows thermocouple to cool,  
causing pilot flame to go out. This prob-  
lem could be caused by one or both of  
the following:  
B) Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and  
Maintenance, page 17) or replace ODS/  
pilot assembly  
A) Low gas pressure  
B) Dirty or partially clogged ODS/  
pilot  
7. Thermocouple damaged  
8. Control valve damaged  
7. Replace thermocouple  
8. Replace control valve  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Continued  
OBSERVED PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit  
1. Burner orifice is clogged  
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 17) or replace burner orifice  
2. Burner orifice diameter is too small  
3. Inlet gas pressure is too low  
2. Replace burner orifice  
3. Contact local natural gas company  
Delayed ignition of burner  
1. Manifold pressure is too low  
2. Burner orifice is clogged  
1. Contact local natural gas company  
2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 17) or replace burner orifice  
Burner backfiring during combustion  
1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged  
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 17) or replace burner orifice  
2. Replace burner  
2. Burner damaged  
3. Gas regulator defective  
3. Replace gas regulator  
Yellow flame during burner combustion  
1. Not enough air  
1. Check burner for dirt and debris. If  
found, clean burner (see Cleaning and  
Maintenance, page 17)  
2. Gas regulator defective  
2. Replace gas regulator  
Slight smoke or odor during initial opera- 1. Residues from manufacturing processes 1. Problem will stop after a few hours of  
tion operation  
Heater produces a whistling noise when 1. Turning control knob to HI position 1. Turn control knob to LO position and  
burner is lit  
when burner is cold  
2. Air in gas line  
let warm up for a minute  
2. Operate burner until air is removed from  
line. Have gas line checked by local  
natural gas company  
3. Air passageways on heater blocked  
3. Observe minimum installation clear-  
ances (see Figure 4, page 7)  
4. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 4. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 17) or replace burner orifice  
Continued  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Continued  
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.  
Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighborsphone. Followthe  
gas suppliers instructions.  
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.  
IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning  
supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles,  
etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors.  
OBSERVED PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise 1. Metal expanding while heating or con- 1. This is common with most heaters. If  
just after burner is lit or shut off  
tracting while cooling  
noise is excessive, contact qualified ser-  
vice person  
Heater produces unwanted odors  
1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair 1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor caus-  
spray, glues, etc. See IMPORTANT  
ing products while heater is running  
statement above).  
2. Gas leak. SeeWarning statement at 2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-  
top of page  
ing Gas Csonnections, page 11)  
Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates)  
1. Not enough fresh air is available  
2. Low line pressure  
3. ODS/pilot is partially clogged  
1. Open window and/or door for ventilation  
2. Contact local propane/LP gas company  
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and  
Maintenance, page 17)  
Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF 1. Gas leak. SeeWarning statement at 1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-  
position  
top of page  
ing Gas Connections, page 11)  
2. Control valve defective  
2. Replace control valve  
Gas odor during combustion  
1. Foreign matter between control valve 1. Take apart gas tubing and remove for-  
and burner eign matter  
2. Gas leak. SeeWarning statement at 2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-  
top of page ing Gas Connections, page 11)  
Moisture/condensationnoticedonwindows 1. Not enough combustion/ventilation air. 1. Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti-  
lation requirements (page 4)  
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CLEANING  
AND  
SPECIFICATIONS  
CGN20TA  
10,000/20,000  
Natural Only  
Piezo  
Btu (Variable)  
Type Gas  
Ignition  
MAINTENANCE  
Pressure Regulator Setting  
Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water)  
Maximum  
3" W.C.  
WARNING: Turn off heater  
and let cool before cleaning.  
10.5"  
4"  
Minimum  
Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)  
Heater  
Carton  
Weight (pounds)  
Heater  
23.5 x 18.5 x 8.0  
25.8 x 21.3 x 10.1  
CAUTION: You must keep  
controlareas,burner,andcircu-  
latingairpassagewaysofheater  
clean. Inspect these areas of  
heater before each use. Have  
heater inspected yearly by a  
qualified service person. Heater  
may need more frequent clean-  
ing due to excessive lint from  
carpeting,beddingmaterial,etc.  
22  
27  
Shipping  
REPLACEMENT  
PARTS  
TECHNICAL  
SERVICE  
Note: Use only original replacement parts.  
Thiswillprotectyourwarrantycoveragefor  
parts replaced under warranty.  
You may have further questions about in-  
stallation, operation, or troubleshooting.  
If so, contact DESA International’s  
ODS/PILOT AND BURNER  
• Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air,  
or small, soft bristled brush to clean.  
Parts Under Warranty  
Technical Service Department at  
1-800-323-5190.  
Contact authorized dealers of this product.  
If they can’t supply original replacement  
CABINET  
part(s), either contact your nearest Parts SERVICE HINTS  
Central (see below) or call DESA  
Air Passageways  
• Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air  
to clean.  
When gas pressure is too low  
• pilot will not stay lit  
International’s Technical Service Depart-  
ment at 1-800-323-5190 for referral infor-  
mation.  
• burner will have delayed ignition  
• heater will not produce specified heat  
When calling DESA International, have  
ready  
Exterior  
• Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild  
soap and water mixture. Wipe the cabi-  
net to remove dust.  
When gas quality is bad  
• pilot will not stay lit  
• your name  
• your address  
• model number of your heater  
• how heater was malfunctioning  
• type of gas used (propane/LP or natural  
gas)  
• burner will produce flames and soot  
• heater will backfire when lit  
SERVICE  
Youmayfeelyourgaspressureistoolowor  
gas quality is bad. If so, contact your local  
natural gas supplier.  
PUBLICATIONS  
• purchase date  
Youcanpurchaseaservicemanualfromthe  
address listed on the back page of this  
manual. Send a check for $5.00 payable to  
DESA International.  
Usually, we will ask you to return the defec-  
tive part to the factory.  
Parts Not Under Warranty  
Contact authorized dealers of this product.  
If they can’t supply original replacement  
part(s), either contact your nearest Parts  
Central (see below) or call DESA  
International’s Parts Department at 1-800-  
972-7879 for referral information.  
When calling DESA International, have  
ready  
• model number of your heater  
• the replacement part number  
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These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support our  
customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories.  
PARTS CENTRALS  
Baltimore Electric  
1348 Dixwell Avenue  
Hamden, CT 06514  
1-800-397-7553  
Washer Equipment Co.  
1715 Main Street  
Kansas City, MO 64108  
KS, MO, AR  
816-842-3911  
Dayton Hardware  
P.O. Box 275  
North Dayton Station  
Dayton, OH 45404  
All States  
203-248-7553  
Parts Department  
513-258-3721  
OH 1-800-762-3426  
East Coast Energy  
Products  
833 Broadway  
W. Long Branch, NJ 07764  
908-870-8809  
Portable Heater Parts  
342 N. County Rd. 400 East  
Valparaiso, IN 46383  
All States  
Halco Enterprises  
208 Carter Drive, Unit 21  
West Chester, PA 19382  
215-696-2670  
219-462-7441  
1-800-755-8809  
1-800-362-6951  
1-800-368-0803  
Tarantin Tank Co.  
P.O. Box 6129  
Freehold, NJ 07728  
908-780-9340  
FBD  
LA Porte's Parts & Service  
2444 N. 5th Street  
Hartsville, SC 29550  
803-332-0191  
Parts Department  
P.O. Box 1096  
1720 Kummer Road  
Franklin, KY 42134  
502-586-1922  
1-800-654-8534  
1-800-922-0724  
Albany Ladder  
1586-90 Central Avenue  
Albany, NY 12205  
NY, MA, VT  
Cans Unlimited, Inc.  
P.O. Box 645  
Taylor, SC 29687  
All States  
Four Flags Power Products  
1115 Stateline Road  
Niles, MI 49120  
518-869-5335  
616-684-2697  
1-800-354-7368  
803-879-3009  
1-800-268-4983  
1-800-845-5301  
Master Service Center  
1184 Wilson NW  
Walker, MI 49504  
616-791-4760  
1-800-446-1446  
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FAN KITS - GA3100A AND  
GA3200TA  
ACCESSORIES  
Purchasetheseheateraccessoriesfromyour  
local dealer. If they can not supply these  
accessories,eithercontactyournearestParts  
Central (see page 18) or call DESA  
International’s Parts Department at 1-800-  
972-7879 for referral information. You can  
also write to the address listed on the back  
page of this manual.  
For all models. Provides better heat distri-  
bution. Makes heater more efficient. Com-  
plete installation and operating instructions  
included.  
Manually controlled - GA3100A. Includes  
ON/OFF switch.  
Thermostatically controlled - GA3200TA.  
Includes three settings: ON/OFF/AUTO.  
FLOOR MOUNTING STAND  
- GA4500 - Champagne  
For locating heater on the floor, away from  
a wall. Complete installation instructions  
included.  
MANUAL SHUTOFF  
VALVE - GA5010  
Forallmodels.Manualshutoffvalvewith1/8"  
NPT tap.  
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ILLUSTRATED  
PARTS  
BREAKDOWN  
CGN20TA  
22  
23  
21  
26  
10  
24  
13  
12  
25  
14  
4
10  
16  
15  
20  
18  
11  
7
19  
9
6
3
5
17  
8
2
12-1  
12-2  
1
12 ODS/Pilot Assembly  
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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.  
PARTS LIST  
CGN20TA  
KEY  
PART  
NO.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
NUMBER  
DESCRIPTION  
QTY.  
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
4
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
098304-01  
098742-03  
103476-01  
101108-01  
098533-04AA  
098260-09  
098532-04AA  
M11084-26  
098352-04BR  
098271-02  
098249-01  
099440-05  
098514-01  
098515-01  
099120-02  
098517-01  
098250-01  
098251-09  
099415-07  
099553-01  
103255-01  
103256-01  
098522-10  
098530-05  
097159-04  
M11084-26  
M11084-38  
099066-01  
Screw, #10 x 3/8"  
Front Panel for CGN20TA (Champagne)  
Grill Guard  
Removable Speed Clip  
Bottom Glass Retainer  
Glass Panel  
Top Glass Retainer  
Screw, #10 x 3/8"  
Deflector Unit  
Ignitor Cable  
Nut, M5  
ODS/Pilot Assembly  
Thermocouple  
Ignitor Electrode  
Burner  
3/16" Pilot Tubing  
Injector Holder  
Injector  
Pressure Regulator  
Pilot Shield  
3/8" Outlet (Burner) Tubing  
3/8" Inlet Tubing  
Thermostat Gas Valve  
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Blue Flame Vent-Free Natural Gas Heater  
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WARRANTY INFORMATION  
KEEP THIS WARRANTY  
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 NATURAL GAS HEATERS  
DESAInternationalwarrantsthisproducttobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsandcomponentsfortwo(2)yearsfrom  
the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in  
accordance with all applicable instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check  
must be presented.  
This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to  
restore this heater to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Authorized  
Service Center. Warranty part(s) MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or DESA  
International who will provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use original factory replacement parts  
voids this warranty. The heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and  
instructions furnished with the unit.  
This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear, or parts that  
fail or become damaged as a result of misuse, accidents, lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper  
installation. Travel, diagnostic cost, labor, transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a  
defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner.  
TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE  
OF THE PRODUCT; THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED  
WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING  
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO TWO (2)  
YEARS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE; AND DESA INTERNATIONAL’S LIABILITY IS  
HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA INTERNATIONAL  
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT, INCI-  
DENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
Somestatesdonotallowalimitationonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylastsoranexclusionorlimitationofincidental  
orconsequentialdamages, sotheabovelimitationonimpliedwarranties, orexclusionorlimitationondamagesmay  
not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.  
For information about this warranty write:  
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2701 Industrial Drive  
P.O. Box 90004  
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004  
104190-01  
REV. A  
09/97  
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