Desa GVC35PA, GVC50PA, GVC65PA User Manual
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VENTED PROPANE
GAS HEATERS
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Models: GVC65PA, GVC50PA, GVC35PA
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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
— 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 per-
formed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
W ARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service, or
maintenance can cause property
damage, personal injury or loss of
life. 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.
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CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
Safety Information.........................................................................3
Product Identification .................................................................... 5
Local Codes ................................................................................... 6
Unpacking .................................................................................... 6
Product Features ............................................................................ 6
Installing Heater ............................................................................6
Check Gas Type...................................................................... 6
Installation Items.....................................................................6
Locating Heater.......................................................................7
Venting Heater ........................................................................ 8
Connecting to Gas Supply ...................................................... 11
Checking Gas Connections..................................................... 13
Fresh Air For Combustion and Ventilation...................................14
Determining Fresh-Air Flow for Heater Location
Example 1: Locating Heater in Unconfined (Open) Area 15
Draft Hood Spillage Test............................................ 15
Providing Permanent Fresh-Air Ventilation .............. 16
Example 2: Locating Heater in Confined (Closed) Area..17
Ventilating Confined Area ......................................... 17
Operating Heater ........................................................................... 18
For Your Safety Read Before Lighting .................................. 18
Lighting Instructions............................................................... 18
Manual Lighting Procedure .................................................... 20
Blower Operation (For Models with Blower) ........................ 20
To Turn Off Gas To Appliance .............................................. 20
Inspecting Pilot and Burner Flame................................................ 21
Pilot Flame Pattern..................................................................21
Burner Flame Pattern .............................................................. 21
Cleaning and Maintenance ............................................................ 23
Troubleshooting.............................................................................24
Service Procedures ........................................................................28
Removing Control Valve and Burner Tube............................28
Removing Burner.................................................................... 29
Changing Burner Orifice ........................................................ 30
Blower Wiring Diagram................................................................ 30
Technical Service .......................................................................... 31
Specifications ................................................................................ 31
Service Hints ................................................................................. 31
Accessories .................................................................................... 31
Ordering Replacement Parts..........................................................32
Parts Centrals................................................................................. 32
Illustrated Parts List ......................................................................33-35
Warranty Information.................................................................... Back Cover
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SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely be-
fore 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 operating or venting properly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater
or heater venting system serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon
monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, people with heart or lung
disease or anemia, those under the influence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.
Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An odor-making agent is added to propane
gas. The odor helps you detect a propane gas leak. However, the odor added to
propane gas can fade. Propane 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.
1. A qualified service person must install heater and venting system.
2. Use only propane gas. Do not convert heater to use different fuel type.
3. Do not place propane supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane supply
tank(s) outdoors.
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. This heater must have fresh air for proper operation. If not, poor fuel combustion
and improper venting of flue gases will result. Carbon monoxide poisoning from
backed-up flue gases could occur. The State of California lists carbon monoxide
as a reproductive toxin under Proposition 65. Read the instructions under
for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 14 through 17 for complete information.
6. Never install the heater
• in a mobile home or a recreational vehicle.
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 48
inches from the front, 53 inches from top, or 12 inches from right side and 6
inches from left side and back of heater.
• directly on carpeting, tile, or other combustible materials other than wood
flooring. Place heater on metal or wood panel extending the full width and
depth of heater.
• as a fireplace insert.
• in high traffic areas.
• in windy or drafty areas.
Fresh Air
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SAFETY
WARNINGS
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INFORMATION
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7. Provide the following minimum heater clearances from combustibles (as viewed
from the front of heater):
Front: 48 inches
Back: 6 inches
Top: 53 inches
Right Side: 12 inches
Left Side: 6 inches
8. Do not run heater
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored
• under dusty conditions
9. Never place clothing or any flammable objects on the heater or venting system.
10. Heater and venting system surfaces are very hot during operation. Keep children
and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Carefully
supervise young children when they are in the same room as heater. Heater will
remain hot for a time after shutdown. Let surface cool before touching.
11. Do not use heater as a cooking device.
12. Do not alter heater or its controls. Any change may create a safety hazard.
13. Turn off heater and unplug (if equipped with blower) and let cool before
servicing. Unless you need gas supply for testing, shut off manual shutoff valve
before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater
and venting system.
14. Replace any safety screen or guard removed for servicing before running heater.
15. Do not use heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified
service person to inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.
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PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Control
Knob
Ignitor
Button
Lower Front
Access Panel
Figure 1 - Vented Propane Gas Heater
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Draft Hood
Outlet for
Venting
System
Control
Valve
Blower
(on models
equipped with
blower)
Figure 2 - Vented Propane Gas Heater, Rear View
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LOCAL CODES
Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local
codes, use the latest edition of the following:
• National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54 *
• National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 *
• National Standard of Canada CAN1-B149 **
*Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc., 1430 Broadway,
New York, NY 10018; or National Fire Protection Association, Inc., Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269
**Available from: Standards Council of Canada, 350 Sparks Street, Ottawa,
Ontario, K1R 7S8
UNPACKING
PRODUCT
FEATURES
INSTALLING
HEATER
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.
Piezo Ignition System
This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system requires no matches, batteries, or other
sources to light heater.
Thermostatic Heat Control
This heater has a thermostat sensing bulb and a control valve. This results in the
greatest heating comfort. This can also result in lower gas bills.
WARNING
A qualified service person must install heater and venting
system. Have them inspect heater before use and at least
annually. Follow all local codes.
NOTICE
This heater must be electrically grounded if equipped with
blower. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local
codes, follow the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
(U.S.) or Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 (Canada).
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only propane gas. If your gas supply is not propane, do not install heater. Call
dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing heater, make sure you have all items below.
• external regulator (supplied by
installer, see page 11)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane gas)
• manual shutoff valve *
• ground joint union
* 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 31.
• test gauge connection * (see
Figure 7, page 12)
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• venting materials
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INSTALLING
LOCATING HEATER
HEATER
Continued
WARNING
Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 3,
below. If you can, provide greater clearances.
WARNING
Never install the heater
• in a mobile home or a recreational vehicle.
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flam-
mable objects are less than 48 inches from the front,
53 inches from the top, 12 inches from the right side
and 6 inches from the left side and back of heater.
• directly on carpeting, tile, or other combustible
materials other than wood flooring. Place heater on
metal or wood panel extending the full width and
depth of heater.
• as a fireplace insert.
• in high traffic areas.
• in windy or drafty areas.
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.
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For convenience and efficiency, install heater
• where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service.
• in coldest part of room.
• near an electrical outlet if heater has blower or if you are planning to add
blower to heater. See Accessories, page 31 for blower.
CEILING
6"
Minimum
Left
Side
48" Minimum from
Front of Heater
Figure 3 - Heater Clearances
53"
Minimum
Right
Side
6" Minimum
from Back
12"
Minimum
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INSTALLING
HEATER
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VENTING HEATER
Note:
Venting/chimney materials are not supplied with heater.
WARNING
A qualified service person must install the venting system
for this heater. If venting system is not properly installed
and maintained, the vent safety shut-off system will prevent the heater from running. Follow all local codes.
WARNING
This heater has a vent safety shut-off system. This
system shuts off the heater gas supply if you do not
vent heater properly or the venting system is blocked.
Do not operate heater if not properly vented. Do not
tamper with the vent safety shut-off system. Carbon
monoxide poisoning and death may result.
WARNING
When venting this heater, follow the safety information
listed below.
• Never vent heater to another room or inside a building. Only vent heater to the outdoors.
• Do not vent heater exhaust to a chimney or flue
serving another solid-fuel-burning or gas appliance.
• We recommend you use flues classified as prefabricated or masonry all-fuel chimney or type-B vent. See
Vent Types,
• If using old vent, check vent for soot, creosote, and
loose particles. If vent is damaged, repair or replace
it before using heater.
• Extend the vertical section of vent pipe at least three
feet above roof penetration.
• Extend the vertical section of vent pipe at least two
feet above the highest point of any roof within ten
feet.
• The horizontal run of vent pipe should rise at least
1/4 inch for each foot of run.
• Support the vent pipe at least every five feet along its
length. Do not use combustible materials to support
vent pipe.
• Never extend vent pipe horizontally through outside
wall and terminate. You must connect a vertical run
of vent pipe to the horizontal run. The vertical run
must be at least 25% longer than the horizontal run.
• Install vent or chimney cap that is approved for use
with vented gas room heaters.
• Do not use vent pipe smaller in diameter than that of
the heater draft hood outlet.
• Do not use dampers in the vent pipes.
• Vertical height of vent must be greater than five feet
above vent connection at draft hood.
page 10.
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INSTALLING
VENTING HEATER
(continued)
HEATER
Continued
WARNING
Do not vent heater in any of the following ways (see Figure 4).
Heater must be vented to the outdoors. Never vent heater to another
room or inside a building.
The vertical section of vent pipe must
extend at least two feet above the
highest point of any roof within ten
feet.
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Never extend vent pipe horizontally
through outside wall and terminate.
You must connect a vertical run of
vent pipe to the horizontal run. The
vertical run must be at least 25%
longer than the horizontal run.
Less than 5' between elbows
Vertical run of pipe must be at least
five feet from elbow to elbow.
Figure 4 - Improper Venting Systems
Never extend vent pipe horizontally
through a chimney or flue. You must
connect a vertical run of vent pipe to
the horizontal run. The vertical run
must be at least 25% longer or five
feet minimum than the horizontal run.
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INSTALLING
HEATER
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VENTING HEATER
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Proper Size Vent
To safely vent heater, the vent connector pipe must be the same diameter as the draft
hood outlet on the rear of the heater. Pipe that is too small can cause flue gas to spill
from the heater. Fasten vent connector to the draft hood outlet with a sheet metal screw.
Vent Types
Prefabricated or Masonry All-Fuel Chimney - This is a masonry chimney or a
residential-type prefabricated chimney. Only use prefabricated chimneys listed by
Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Inc.
Type-B Vent - These vents are made of noncombustible, corrosion resistant
material. They are certified by a nationally recognized testing agency. Type-B
vents are double-walled pipe. Clearances to combustible construction must be in
accordance with the listing of the particular type-B vent. Type-B vents are currently listed as B-1, B-1 1/2, and B-2.
The illustrations below show both vent types. The illustration shows typical
construction of each type of venting system. Minimum clearances and lengths are
added to the illustrations.
Terminate at least 5' above draft hood. If vent extends
over 5' above roof, support with guy wires or braces.
5'
Min.
6"
Min.
Heater
Vent Cap
Must Be At
Least 2 Feet
Above
Highest Point
Within 10
Feet.
Maintain Listed
Clearance of Vent
Support If
Necessary
Lock Joints
Lock Joints
Vent
Connector
Seal Around
Collar and
Flashing
Position
Firestop
Maintain Listed
Clearance of
Vent
Vertical Vent
Heater
Lock
Joints
Support
Laterals
53"
Min.
10
Type-B VentPrefabricated or Ma-
sonry All-Fuel Chimney
Figure 5 - Typical Construction of Venting Systems
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INSTALLING
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
HEATER
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WARNING
A qualified service person must connect heater to gas
supply. Follow all local codes.
CAUTION
Never connect heater directly to the propane supply.
This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the heater
and propane 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 6. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
External Regulator
BULK PROPANE
TANK
Vent Pointing Down
Figure 6 - External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down
VENT
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 that is 1/2" in diameter or
greater to allow proper gas volume to heater. If pipe is
too small, undue loss of pressure will occur.
The gas supply line to your heater must be 1/2 inch in diameter or larger. If the
supply line branches to serve two or more heaters, the line from the branch back to
the external regulator must be doubled or tripled, etc., in size (depending upon the
number of heaters).
branches to serve two heaters, the line diameter from the branch back to the
external regulator must be at least 1 inch. If three heaters are served, the line
diameter from the branch back to the external regulator must be at least 1 1/2
inches.
Example for 1/2 inch diameter supply line:
If the supply line
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Note:
If gas supply line total length exceeds forty feet, use a larger diameter pipe.
Use pipe that is the next size larger than the heater control valve fitting.
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