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
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.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service, or
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this
manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For assistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an unvented
gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate
combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to
Combustion and Ventilation
tion on page 3 of this manual.
Air for
sec-
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. (I.E. Installation of this product is
permitted after the manufactured (mobile) home is sited)
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.
Save this manual for future reference.
BLUE-FLAME CGP20, CGP20L AND RP30D
VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNINGS
WARNING ICON G 001
IMPORTANT: Read this Owner’s
Manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can
cause serious injury or death
from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early
signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness,
or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater
may not be working properly. Get fresh airat once! Have heater serviced. Some people
are more affected by carbon monoxide than
others. These include pregnant women, persons with heart or lung disease or anemia,
those under the influence of alcohol, and
those at high altitudes.
Propane/LP Gas: Propane/LP gas is odor-
less. An odor-making agent is added to
propane/LP gas. The odor helps you detect
a propane/LP gas leak. However, the odor
added to propane/LP gas can fade. Propane/
LP gas may be present even though no odor
exists.
Make certain you read and understand all
Warnings. Keep this manual for reference.
It is your guide to safe and proper operation
of this heater.
WARNING: Any change to this
heater or its controls can be dangerous.
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.This heater shall not be installed in a
bedroom or bathroom.
4.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,
call the fire department
5.Never install the heater
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or
other flammable objects are less than
36 inches from the front, top, or sides
of the heater
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
6.This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation to run properly . This heater has
an oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) pilot light safety system. The ODS shuts
down the heater if not enough fresh air
is available. See Air for Combustionand Ventilation, pages 3 through 5.
7.Keep all air openings in the front and
bottom of heater clear and free of debris. This will insure enough air for
proper combustion.
8.If heater shuts off, do not relight until
you provide fresh, outside air. If heater
keeps shutting off, have it serviced.
9.Do not run heater
• where flammable liquids or vapors
are used or stored
• under dusty conditions
10. Never place any objects on the heater.
11. Surface of heater becomes very hot
when running heater. Keep children and
adults away from hot surface to avoid
burns and clothing ignition. Heater will
remain hot for a time after shutdown.
Allow surface to cool before touching.
12. Make sure grill guard is in place before running heater.
13. Carefully supervise young children
when they are in same room with
heater.
14. Do not use heater if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
room heater and to replace any part of
the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
15. Turn off heater and let cool before ser vicing. Only a qualified service person
should service and repair heater.
16. Operating heater above elevations of
4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
17. To prevent performance problems, do
not use propane fuel tank of less than
than 100 lbs. capacity.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use heater with care. Follow all
local codes. In the absence of local codes,
use the latest edition of National Fuel GasCode ANSI Z223.1, also known as NFPA
54*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
UNPACKING
1.Remove heater from carton.
2.Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipment.
3.Check heater for any shipping damage.
If heater is damaged, promptly inform
dealer where you bought heater.
PRODUCT
FEATURES
Safety Device
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen
Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS).
The ODS/pilot is a required feature for ventfree heaters. The ODS/pilot shuts off the
heater if there is not enough fresh air.
Piezo Ignition System
This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system
requires no matches, batteries, or other
sources to light heater.
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PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Ignitor ButtonControl Knob
Front
Panel
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Propane/LP Gas Heater
AIR FOR
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall
not be installed in a confined
space unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion
and ventilation air. 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. 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. During heating months, home
owners want their homes as airtight as possible.
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Grill
Guard
Heat Shield
(RP30D) or
Glass Panel
(CGP20[L])
Heater
Cabinet
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 combustion and ventilation.
Exhaust fans, fireplaces, clothes dryers, and
fuel burning appliances draw air from the
house to operate. You must provide adequate fresh air for these appliances. This
will insure proper venting of vented fuelburning appliances.
PROVIDING ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
The following is excerpts from National
Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1,
Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three
following ventilation classifications:
The information on pages 3 through 5 will
help you classify your space and provide
adequate ventilation.
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Unusually Tight Construction
The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for
combustion and ventilation. However, in
buildings of unusually tight construction,
you must provide additional fresh air.
Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where:
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the
outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with
a rating of one perm (6x10
per pa-sec-m2) or less with openings gasketed or sealed
b. weather stripping has been
added on openable windows and
doors
c. caulking or sealants are applied
to areas such as joints around
window and door frames, between sole plates and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and
gas lines, and at other openings.
If your home meets all of the three
criteria above, you must provide additional fresh air. See
From Outdoors
If your home does not meet all of the
three criteria above, proceed to page 4.
and
, page 5
Ventilation Air
.
and
-11
kg
Confined and Unconfined Space
The National Fuel Gas Code (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
unconfining 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
input rating of all appliances installed in that
space. Rooms communicating directly with
the space in which the appliances are installed*, through openings not furnished
with doors, are considered a part of the
unconfined space.
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only
if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them.
Continued
BLUE-FLAME CGP20, CGP20L AND RP30D
VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
AIR FOR
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
Continued
DETERMINING 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 passageways or ventilation
grills between the rooms.
1. Determine the volume of the space
(length x width x height).
Length x Width x Height =
___________cu. ft. (volume of space)
Example:
16 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) =
2560 cu. ft. (volume of space)
If additional ventilation to adjoining
room is supplied with grills or openings, add the volume of these rooms to
the total volume of the space.
2.Divide the space volume by 50 cubic
feet to determine the maximum Btu/Hr
the space can support.
______(volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. =
(Maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example:
space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = 51.2 or 51,200
(maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
3.Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.
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
Total = ____ Btu/Hr
Space size 20 ft. (length) x
2560 cu. ft. (volume of
Example:
Gas water heater40,000 Btu/Hr
Vent-free heater +20,000 Btu/Hr
Total =60,000 Btu/Hr
* Do not include direct-vent gas appli-
ances. Direct-vent draws combustion
air from the outdoors and vents to the
outdoors.
4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the
space can support with the actual
amount of Btu/Hr used.
__________ Btu/Hr (maximum the
space can support)
___________ Btu/Hr (actual amount of
Btu/Hr used)
Example:
the space can support)
60,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of
Btu/Hr used)
The space in the above example is a confined 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:
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 ventilation grills between rooms. See V entila-tion Air From Inside Building.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See
V entilation Air From Outdoors, page 5.
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr heater, if lower
Btu/Hr size makes room unconfined.
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.
WARNING: If the area in
which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined
as an unconfined space, provide
adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods
described in the
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992,
Section 5.3
codes.
51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum
National Fuel
or applicable local
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 wall connecting the two spaces
(see options 1 and 2, Figure 2 page 5). You
can also remove door into adjoining room
(see option 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.
WARNING: Rework worksheet, adding the space of the
adjoining unconfined space. The
combined spaces must have
enough fresh air to supply all
appliances in both spaces.
Continued
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION
AND VENTILATION
Continued
Ventilation
Grills
into Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 3
Into Adjoining Room,
OWNER’S MANUAL
12"
Ventilation Grills
Option 2
12"
Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation
grills or ducts. You must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the
ceiling and one within 12" of the floor.
Connect these items directly to the outdoors
or spaces open to the outdoors. These spaces
include attics and crawl spaces. 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.
IMPORTANT:
for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a
thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated
air entering the attic will activate the power
vent.
Do not provide openings
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
Outlet
Air
Inlet
Air
Outlet
Air
Inlet Air
Ventilated
Attic
To Attic
To
Crawl
Space
Ventilated
Crawl Space
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BLUE-FLAME CGP20, CGP20L AND RP30D
VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
INSTALLING TO
WALL
NOTICE: A qualified service 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
the items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer,
see page 8)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• manual shutoff valve *
• ground joint union
• test gauge connection * (see Figure 13,
page 9)
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
* 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 17.
LOCATING HEATER
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 36 inches
from the front, top, or sides of
the heater
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This heater creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces
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.
CEILING
6"
Minimum
From
Sides Of
Heater
IMPORTANT:
ture to the air. Although this is beneficial,
installing heater in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form
from too much moisture. See Air for Com-bustion and Ventilation, pages 3 through 5.
CAUTION: If you install the
heater in a home garage
• heater pilot and burner must
be at least 18 inches above
floor
• locate heater where moving
vehicle will not hit it
For convenience and efficiency, install heater
• where there is easy access for operation,
inspection, and service
• where strong wind gusts from an open
door or garage door can not blow directly
into heater.
An optional fan kit is available from your
dealer. See Accessories, page 17. If planning to use fan, locate heater near an electrical outlet.
Vent-free heaters add mois-
36"
Minimum
This heater is designed to be mounted on a
wall.
WARNING: Maintain the mini-
mum clearances shown in Figure
4. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.
You can locate model CGP20 and CGP20L
on floor, away from a wall. An optional
floor mounting stand is needed. Purchase
the floor mounting stand from your dealer.
See Accessories, page 17.
Left
Side
FLOOR
Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater
6
Right
Side
Minimum To Floor
*
*163/4"- RP30D
*3"- CGP20(L)
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INSTALLING TO
WALL
Continued
INSTALLING HEATER TO
WALL
Mounting Bracket
The mounting bracket is located on back
panel of heater. It has been taped there for
shipping. Remove mounting bracket from
back panel.
Mounting
Bracket
Figure 5 - Mounting Bracket Location
Removing Front Panel Of Heater
1.Remove two screws near bottom corners of front panel.
2.Lift straight up on grill guard until it
stops. Grill guard will slide up about
1/4".
3.Pull bottom of front panel forward, then
down.
4.Remove cardboard packing from grill
and glass (CGP20[L]) or heat shield
(RP30D).
Attaching to wall stud: This method
provides the strongest hold. Insert mounting
screws through mounting bracket and into
wall studs.
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 masonry).
Decide which method better suits your needs.
Either method will provide a secure hold for
the mounting bracket.
Marking Screw Locations
1.Tape mounting bracket to wall where
heater will be located. Make sure
mounting bracket is level.
2.Mark screw locations on wall (see Figure 7).
WARNING: Maintain minimum
clearances shown in Figure 7. If
you can, provide greater clearances from floor and joining wall.
Note:
Only mark last hole on each end
of mounting bracket. Insert mounting
screws through these holes only.
3. Remove tape and mounting bracket
from wall.
11"
Min.
Only Insert Mounting
Screws Through Last
Adjoining Wall
16"
Hole On Each End
Floor
32 1/2"
Min.
Attaching to wall stud method
For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs
1.Drill holes at marked locations using
9/64" drill bit.
2.Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line
up last hole on each end of bracket with
holes drilled in wall.
3.Insert mounting screws through bracket
and into wall studs.
4.Tighten screws until mounting bracket
is firmly fastened to wall studs.
Attaching to wall anchor method
For attaching mounting bracket to hollow
walls (wall areas between studs) or solid
walls (concrete or masonry)
1.Drill holes at marked locations using
5/16" drill bit. For solid walls (concrete
or masonry), drill at least 1" deep.
2.Fold wall anchor as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8 - Folding Anchor
3. Insert wall anchor (wings first) into
hole. Tap anchor flush to wall.
4.For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red
key into wall anchor. Push red key to
“pop” open anchor wings.
MPORTANT:
For thick walls (over 1/2" thick) or solid
walls, do not pop open wings.
Do not hammer key!
Figure 6 - Removing Front Panel Of Heater
Methods For Attaching
Mounting Bracket To Wall
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.
1. Attaching to wall stud
2. Attaching to wall anchor
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7 1/4"
Adjoining Wall
Figure 7 - Mounting Bracket Clearances
RP30D
Min.
Only Insert Mounting
Screws Through Last
16"
Hole On Each End
Floor
CGP20(L)
18 3/4"
Min.
Attaching Mounting Bracket To
Wall
Note:
Wall anchors, mounting screws, and
spacers are in hardware package. The hardware package is provided with heater.
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Figure 9 - Popping Open Anchor Wings
For Thin Walls
5.Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line
up last hole on each end of bracket with
wall anchors.
6.Insert mounting screws through bracket
and into wall anchors.
7.Tighten screws until mounting bracket
is firmly fastened to wall.
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BLUE-FLAME CGP20, CGP20L AND RP30D
VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
INSTALLING TO
WALL
Continued
Placing Heater On Mounting
Bracket
1. Locate two horizontal slots on back
panel of heater.
2. Place heater onto mounting bracket.
Slide horizontal slots onto stand-out
tabs on mounting bracket.
Horizontal
Slots
Stand-Out Tab
Figure 10 - Mounting Heater Onto
Mounting Bracket
Installing Bottom Mounting
Screws
1. Locate two bottom mounting holes.
These holes are near bottom on back
panel of heater (see Figure 11).
Figure 11 - Installing Bottom Mounting
Screws
2.Mark screw locations on wall.
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 under Attaching To Wall Anchor Method,
page 7.
If installing bottom mounting screw
into wall stud, drill holes at marked locations using 9/64" drill bit.
5.Replace heater onto mounting bracket.
6.Place spacers between bottom mounting holes and wall anchor or drilled
hole.
Mounting Bracket
(attached to wall)
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.
8. Tighten both screws until heater is
firmly secured to wall. Do not over
tighten.
Note:
Do not replace front panel at this
time. Replace front panel after making
gas connections and checking for leaks
(see pages 8-9).
CONNECTING TO
GAS SUPPLY
NOTICE: A qualified service person must connect heater to gas
supply. Follow all local codes.
CAUTION: Never connect
heater directly to the propane/LP
supply. This heater requires an
external regulator (not supplied).
Install the external regulator between the heater and propane/LP
supply.
The installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce
incoming gas pressure. You must reduce
incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14
inches of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator damage
could occur. Install external regulator with
the vent pointing down as shown in Figure
12. Pointing the vent down protects it from
freezing rain or sleet.
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
External
Regulator
Vent
Pointing
Down
Figure 12 - External Regulator with Vent
Pointing Down
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2"
diameter or greater to allow
proper gas volume to heater. If
pipe is too small, undue loss of
pressure will occur.
Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters
20,000 Btu/Hr models 3/8" or greater
30,000 Btu/Hr models 1/2" or greater
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, page 9).
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads. This will prevent excess sealant
from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe
could result in clogged heater valves.
CAUTION: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.
Install sediment trap in supply line as shown
in Figure 13, page 9. Locate sediment trap
where it is within reach for cleaning. Locate
sediment 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.
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CONNECTING TO
GAS SUPPLY
Continued
Pressure
Regulator
OWNER’S MANUAL
Note:
Burner bracket
not shown for clarity
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
Accessories, page 17.
CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas pip-
ing and connections for leaks
after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an open
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.
CAUTION: Make sure external regulator has been installed
between propane/LP supply and
heater. See guidelines under
necting to Gas Supply
PRESSURE TESTING GAS
SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM
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.
Con-
.
3/8" NPT
Pipe
Nipple
Tee Joint
Test
Gauge
Connection *
Figure 13 - Gas Connection
Reducer
Bushing to 1/8"
NPT
1/8" NPT Plug
Tap
Sediment
Trap
Tee Joint
Pipe Nipple
Cap
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where
manual shutoff valve was connected.
3.Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or
opening propane/LP supply tank valve.
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 14).
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
Figure 14 - Manual Shutoff Valve
2.Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening
propane/LP supply tank valve.
ON
Open
POSITION
OFF
Closed
POSITION
Heater
Ground Joint
Union
Manual
Shutoff
Valve *
Typical Inlet
Pipe From
External Regulator
(11" W.C. to 14"
W.C. Pressure)
3" Minimum
Cabinet
3.Check all joints from propane/LP supply tank to manual shutoff valve (see
Figure 15, page 10). Apply mixture of
liquid soap and water to gas joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak.
4.Correct all leaks at once.
PRESSURE TESTING
HEATER GAS
CONNECTIONS
1.Open manual shutoff valve (see Figure 14).
2.Open propane/LP supply tank valve.
3.Make sure control knob of heater is in
the OFF position.
4.Check all joints from manual shutoff
valve to control valve (see Figure 15,
page 10). Apply mixture of liquid soap
and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5.Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light heater (see Operating Heater,
pages 10 and 11). Check the rest of the
internal joints for leaks.
7.Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas toAppliance, page 11).
8.Replace front panel.
Continued
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Clockwise
VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS
Continued
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints
OPERATING
HEATER
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE
LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a
fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
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 floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL
GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric 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, call the fire department.
Control Valve Location
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.
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 under water.
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
1.STOP! Read the safety information
above.
2.Make sure manual shutoff valve is
fully open.
3.T urn control knob clockwise
to the OFF position.
Ignitor Button
IGNITOR
Figure 16 - Control Knob In The OFF
Position
HIGH
Control Knob
LOW
PILOT
OFF
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 in the first column. If you
don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
5.Press in control knob and turn counterclockwise to the PILOT
position. Keep control knob pressed
in for five (5) seconds (see Figure 16).
Note:
You may be running this
heater for the first time after hooking up to gas supply. If so, the control knob may need to be pressed in
for 30 seconds. This will allow air to
bleed from the gas system.
• If control knob does not pop up
when released, contact a qualified
service person or gas supplier for
repairs.
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 burner
and pilot are located behind the heat
shield. If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights.
Note:
If pilot does not stay lit, refer
to Troubleshooting, pages 12 through
14. Also contact a qualified service
person or gas supplier for repairs.
Until repairs are made, light pilot
with match. T o light pilot with match,
see Manual Lighting Procedure,
page 11.
Thermocouple
Figure 17 - Pilot
PilotGRH/OV 007G
7.Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob.
Note
: If pilot goes out, repeat steps
3 through 7.
Ignitor Electrode
Pilot Burner
Continued
10
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OPERATING
HEATER
Continued
8.T urn control knob counter clockwise
to the LOW position. The
main burner should light. Set control
knob to any heat level between
HIGH and LOW. To turn control
knob from LOW to a higher setting,
press in the control knob and turn
counterclockwise .
Note
: Both HIGH and LOW are
locked positions. You must press in
control knob before turning it from
these positions.
CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the
manual shutoff valve.
TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
Shutting Off Heater
1.T urn control knob clockwise
to the PILOT position.
2.Press in control knob and turn clockwise to the OFF position.
3.T urn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot
stays lit)
1.T urn control knob clockwise
to the PILOT position.
INSPECTING
BURNER
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame
pattern often.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
Figure 18 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. 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.
Pilot Burner
Thermocouple
Figure 18 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
Thermocouple
Figure 19 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
Pilot Burner
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 19
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas toAppliance,)
•
see Troubleshooting, pages 12 through 14
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
heat shield height.
WARNING: If yellow tipping
occurs, your heater could produce increased levels of carbon
monoxide. If burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping, follow
instructions at bottom of this
page.
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.
If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 21
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance
•
see Troubleshooting, pages 12 through 14
MANUAL LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
1. Remove front panel (see Figure 6,
page 7).
2.Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light-ing Instructions, page 10.
3.With control knob pressed in, strike
match. Hold match to pilot until pilot lights.
4.Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob.
5.Replace front panel.
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1/2 HEAT SHIELD
OR GLASS HEIGHT
Yellow
Tipping
1/2 HEAT SHIELD
OR GLASS HEIGHT
CORRECT FLAME PATTERN
AT HIGH POSITION
Figure 20 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern
INCORRECT FLAME PATTERN
AT HIGH POSITION
Figure 21 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern
BLUE-FLAME CGP20, CGP20L AND RP30D
VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
TROUBLESHOOTING
Note:
All troubleshooting items are listed
in order of operation.
OBSERVED PROBLEM
When ignitor button is pressed, there is no
spark at ODS/pilot
When ignitor button is pressed, there is
spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition
WARNING: Turn off and
unplug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified
service person should service
and repair heater.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1.Ignitor electrode positioned wrong
2.Ignitor electrode broken
3.Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable
4.Ignitor cable pinched or wet
5.Broken ignitor cable
6.Bad piezo ignitor
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
PILOT position
4.Air in gas lines when installed
5.Depleted gas supply
6.ODS/pilot is clogged
7.Gas regulator setting is not correct
CAUTION: Never use a wire,
needle, or similar object to clean
ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/
pilot unit.
REMEDY
1.Replace ignitor
2.Replace ignitor
3.Reconnect ignitor cable
4.Free ignitor cable if pinched by any
metal or tubing. Keep ignitor cable dry
5.Replace ignitor cable
6.Replace piezo ignitor
1.Turn on gas supply or open manual
shutoff valve
2.Turn control knob to PILOT position
3.Press in control knob while in PILOT
position
4.Continue holding down control knob.
Repeat igniting operation until air is
removed
5.Contact local propane/LP gas company
6.Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning andMaintenance, page 15) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly
7.Replace gas regulator
ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when
control knob is released
Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit
1.Control knob not fully pressed in
2.Control knob not pressed in long enough
3.Manual shutoff valve not fully open
4.Thermocouple connection loose at control valve
5.Pilot flame not touching thermocouple,
which allows thermocouple to cool,
causing pilot flame to go out. This
problem could be caused by one or both
of the following:
A) Low gas pressure
B) Dirty or partially clogged ODS/
pilot
6.Thermocouple damaged
7.Control valve damaged
1.Burner orifice is clogged
2.Burner orifice diameter is too small
3.Inlet gas pressure is too low
1.Press in control knob fully
2.After ODS/pilot lights, keep control
knob pressed in 30 seconds
3.Fully open manual shut-off valve
4.Hand tighten until snug, then tighten 1/
4 turn more
5.A) Contact local propane/LP gas company
B) Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning andMaintenance, page 15) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly
6.Replace thermocouple
7.Replace control valve
1.Clean burner (see Cleaning and Main-tenance, page 15) or replace burner
orifice
2.Replace burner orifice
3.Contact local propane/LP gas company
Continued
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Continued
OWNER’S MANUAL
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Delayed ignition of burner
Burner backfiring during combustion
Yellow flame during burner combustion
Slight smoke or odor during initial operation
Heater produces a whistling noise when
burner is lit
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1.Manifold pressure is too low
2.Burner orifice is clogged
1.Burner orifice is clogged or damaged
2.Inlet gas pressure is too low
3.Burner damaged
4.Gas regulator defective
1.Not enough air
2.Inlet gas pressure is too low
3.Gas regulator defective
1.Residues from manufacturing processes
1.Turning control knob to HIGH position
when burner is cold
2.Air in gas line
3.Air passageways on heater blocked
4.Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice
REMEDY
1.Contact local propane/LP gas company
2.Clean burner (see Cleaning and Main-tenance, page 15) or replace burner
orifice
1.Clean burner (see Cleaning and Main-tenance, page 15) or replace burner
orifice
2.Contact local propane/LP gas company
3.Replace burner
4.Replace gas regulator
1.Check burner for dirt and debris. If
found, clean burner (see Cleaning andMaintenance, page 15)
2.Contact local propane/LP gas company
3.Replace gas regulator
1.Problem will stop after a few hours of
operation
1.Turn control knob to LOW position
and let warm up for a minute
2.Operate burner until air is removed
from line. Have gas line checked by
local propane/LP gas company
3.Observe minimum installation clearances (see Figure 4, page 6)
4.Clean burner (see Cleaning and Main-tenance, page 15) or replace burner
orifice
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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
WARNING: If you smell gas
WARNING ICON G 001
• 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, call the fire department.
IMPORTANT:
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.
Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise
just after burner is lit or shut off
Heater produces unwanted odors
Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates)
Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF
position
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1.Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling
1.Heater burning vapors from paint, solvents, glues, etc. See
statement above
2.Low fuel supply
3.Gas leak. See Warning statement
at top of page
1.Not enough fresh air is available
2.Low line pressure
3.ODS/pilot is partially clogged
1.Gas leak. See Warning statement
at top of page
2.Control valve defective
IMPORTANT
REMEDY
1.This is common with most heaters. If
noise is excessive, contact qualified
service person
1.Ventilate room. Stop using odor causing products while heater is running
2.Refill supply tank
3.Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-ing Gas Connections, pages 9 and 10)
1.
Open window and/or door for ventilation
2.Contact local propane/LP gas company
3.Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning andMaintenance, page 15)
1.Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-ing Gas Connections, pages 9 and 10)
2.Replace control valve
Gas odor during combustion
Moisture/condensation noticed on windows
1.Foreign matter between control valve
and burner
2.Gas leak. See Warning statement
at top of page
1.Not enough combustion/ventilation air.
14
1.Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter
2.Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-ing Gas Connections, pages 9 and 10)
1.Refer to Air for Combustion and Ven-tilation requirements (page 3)
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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Turn off heater
and let cool before cleaning.
CAUTION: You must keep
control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater
clean. Inspect these areas of
heater before each use. Have
heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Heater may
need more frequent cleaning due
to excessive lint from carpeting
and bedding material, sawdust,
cobwebs, etc.
ODS/PILOT AND BURNER
• 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 with a mild
soap and water mixture. Wipe the cabinet to remove dust.
TECHNICAL
SERVICE
You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If
so, contact DESA International’s Technical
Service Department at 1-800-323-5190.
SPECIFICATIONS
RP30DCGP20(L)
Btu (Variable)15,000/30,00010,000/20,000
Type GasPropane/LP OnlyPropane/LP Only
IgnitionPiezoPiezo
Pressure Regulator Setting8" W.C.8" W.C.
Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water)
Maximum14"14"
Minimum11"11"
Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)
Heater23.5 x 25.9 x 8.023.5 x 18.5 x 8.0
Carton26 x 27.75 x 9.6326 x 20.5 x 9.63
Weight (pounds)
Heater3022
Shipping3527
SERVICE HINTS
When gas pressure is too low
• pilot will not stay lit
• burner will have delayed ignition
• heater will not produce specified heat
• propane/LP gas supply may be low
When gas quality is bad
• pilot will not stay lit
• burner will produce flames and soot
• heater will backfire when lit
You may feel your gas pressure is too low or
gas quality is bad. If so, contact your local
propane/LP gas supplier.
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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
REPLACEMENT
PARTS
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), either contact your nearest Parts
Central (see below) or call DESA
International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190.
When calling, have ready
• your name
• your address
• model number of your heater
• how heater was malfunctioning
• type of gas used (propane/LP or natural
gas)
• purchase date
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 1-800972-7879 for referral information.
When calling, have ready
• model number of your heater
• the replacement part number
PARTS CENTRALS
These Parts Centrals are privately owned
businesses. They have agreed to support our
customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. When calling a Parts Central, ask for the Parts Department.
Baltimore Electric
1348 Dixwell Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
1-800-397-7553
203-248-7553
Parts Department
Portable Heater Parts
342 N. County Rd. 400 East
Valparaiso, IN 46383
All States
219-462-7441
1-800-362-6951
Parts Department
FBD
1349 Adams Street
Bowling Green, KY 42103
502-846-1199
1-800-654-8534
Fax: 1-800-846-0090
Four Flags Power Products
1115 Stateline Road
Niles, MI 49120
616-684-2697
1-800-268-4983
Parts Only
Master Parts Distributor
1184 W ilson NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
US 1-800-446-1446
616-791-0505
Fax: 1-616-791-8270
Parts Department
Washer Equipment Co.
1715 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
KS, MO, AR
816-842-3911
Parts Department
East Coast Energy Products
707 Broadway
W. Long Branch, NJ 07764
908-870-8809
1-800-755-8809
Parts Department
T arantin T ank Co.
P.O. Box 6129
Freehold, NJ 07728
908-780-9340
1-800-922-0724
Parts Department
Dayton Hardware
P.O. Box 275
North Dayton Station
Dayton, OH 45404
All States
513-258-3721
OH 1-800-762-3426
Parts Department
Halco Enterprises
208 Carter Drive, Unit 21
West Chester, PA 19382
610-430-7717
US 1-800-368-0803
Parts Department
Laporte's Parts & Service
2444 North 5th Street
Hartsville, SC 29550
803-332-0191
Parts Department
Cans Unlimited, Inc.
P.O. Box 645
Taylor, SC 29687
All States
803-879-3009
1-800-845-5301
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ACCESSORIES
Purchase these heater accessories from your
local dealer. If they can not supply these
accessories, either contact your nearest Parts
Central (see page 16) or call DESA
International’s Parts Department at 1-800972-7879 for referral information. You can
also write to the address listed on the back
page of this manual.
FAN KITS - GA3100A AND
GA3200TA
OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUAL SHUTOFFVALVE GA5010
For all models. Manual shutoff valve with
1/8" NPT tap.
For all models. Provides better heat distribution. Makes heater more efficient. Complete installation and operating instructions
included.
Manually controlled - GA3100A. Includes
ON/OFF switch.
Thermostatically controlled - GA3200TA.
Includes three settings: ON/OFF/AUTO.
For locating heater on the floor, away from
a wall. Complete installation instructions
included.
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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
ILLUSTRATED
PARTS
BREAKDOWN
RP30D
3
21
22
26
27
14
20
11
4
8
5
7
10
16
9
6
12
13
17
19
25
15
8
24
18
23
2
10-1
10-2
1
ODS/PILOT
18
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PARTS LIST
RP30D
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed
under Replacement Parts on page 16 of this manual.
098306-02Control Position Decal1
099261-02Operating Instructions Decal1
100642-01Assembly, Hardware1
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BLUE-FLAME CGP20, CGP20L AND RP30D
VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
ILLUSTRATED
PARTS
BREAKDOWN
CGP20
CGP20L
3
23
24
28
29
16
22
13
11
12
18
8
4
10
7
6
5
9
14
21
27
19
15
17
10
26
20
25
2
12-1
12-2
1
ODS/PILOT
20
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PARTS LIST
CGP20
CGP20L
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed
under Replacement Parts on page 16 of this manual.
KEYPART
NO.NUMBERDESCRIPTIONQTY.
1098304-01Screw, #10 x 3/8"2
2098742-03Front Panel (CGN20)1
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 HEATERS
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 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 only the cost of part(s) required to restore
this heater to proper operating condition. 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, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation on implied warranties, or exclusion or limitation on damages may 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:
2701 Industrial Drive
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
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REV. B
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