Desa GWP6 User Manual
UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) BLUE FLAME GAS HEATER
SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
MODELS GWN6, GWP6, GWN10, GWP10
GWN10T AND GWP10T
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.
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Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
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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 Air for Combustion and Ventilation
section on page 5 of this manual.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,* permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where
not prohibited by local codes.
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.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-fired supplemental room heaters shall provide to each
purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
Vent-free gas products are prohibited for bedroom and bathroom installation in the Common
wealth of Massachusetts.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information ............................................... 3
Product Identification ........................................... 4
Local Codes ........................................................ 4
Unpacking ........................................................... 4
Product Features ................................................. 4
Air For Combustion and Ventilation .....................
Installation ........................................................... 7
Operating Heater ............................................... 12
Inspecting Heater .............................................. 14
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 15
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Troubleshooting .................................................
Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List ....... 20
Specifications .................................................... 24
Accessories ....................................................... 25
Service Hints ..................................................... 25
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Technical Service ..............................................
Service Publications .......................................... 25
Replacement Parts ............................................ 25
Parts Central ..................................................... 26
Warranty Information ............................
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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: This product
contains and/or g e n e rat e s
chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer or
birth defects or other reproduc
tive harm.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
be fore trying t o asse mble,
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 air at once! Have heater 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.
Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and Pro-
pane/LP gases are odorless. An odor-making
agent is added to these gases. The odor helps you
detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to the
gas can fade. Gas may be present even though no
odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all warn
ings. 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.
WARNING: Do not use a
blower insert, heat exchanger
insert or other accessory not approved for use with this heater.
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Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on the heater.
Surface of heater becomes very
hot when running heater. Keep
children and adults away from
hot surface to avoid burns or
clothing ignition. Heater will
remain hot for a time after shut
down. Allow surface to cool
before touching.
Carefully supervise young children when they are in the same
room with heater.
Make sure grill guard is in place
before running heater.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible ma
terials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
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) in
side any structure. Locate propane/LP supply
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tank(s) outdoors.
3. Do not install 10,000 Btu/hr units in a bath
room (6,000 Btu/hr heaters are allowed in a
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
neighborʼs phone. Follow the gas supplierʼs
instructions
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department
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Continued
5. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation
to run properly. This heater has an Oxygen
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff
system. The ODS shuts down the heater if
not enough fresh air is available. See Air for
Combustion and Ventilation,
6. Keep all air openings in the front and bottom
of heater clear and free of debris. This will
insure enough air for proper combustion.
7. If heater shuts off, do not relight until you
provide fresh, outside air. If heater keeps
shutting off, have it serviced.
8. Do not run heater
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used
or stored
• under dusty conditions
9. 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.
10. Turn off heater and let cool before servicing.
Only a qualified service person should service
and repair heater.
11. Operating heater above elevations of 4,500
feet (1,371 m) could cause pilot outage.
12. To prevent performance problems, do not use
propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs.
(45 kg) capacity.
13. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaner or similar products, turn heater off. If
heated, the vapors from these products may
create a white powder residue within burner
box or on adjacent walls or furniture.
14. Prov ide adequa te clearance s around air
openings.
page 5.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use heater with care. Follow all local
codes. In the absence of local codes, use the lat
est edition of The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
*.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Ignitor Button
Glass
Panel
Front
Panel
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Gas Heater
Control Knob
Grill
Guard
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 return to where
you bought heater.
PRODUCT FEATURES
SAFETY DEVICE
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The
ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room
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.
THERMOSTATIC HEAT CONTROL
(Thermostat Models Only)
Thermostat models have a thermostat sensing
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bulb and a control valve. This results in the greatest heater comfort. This can also result in lower
gas bills.
Heater
Cabinet
4
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION
AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall
not be installed in a confined
space or unusually tight construction 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.
Todayʼs 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.
While it is good to make your home energy effi
cient, 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 fuel-burning appliances.
PROVIDING ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
The following are excerpts from National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3,
Air for Combustion and Ventilation.
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three fol
lowing ventilation classifications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconfined Space
3. Confined Space
The information on pages 5 through 7 will help
you classify your space and provide adequate
ventilation.
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 out
side atmosphere have a continuous
water vapor retarder with a rating of
one perm (6 x 10
less with openings gasketed or sealed
and
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, between sole plates
and floors, between wall-ceiling joints,
between wall panels, at penetrations
for plumbing, electrical and gas lines
and at other openings.
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If your home meets all of these three cri
teria, you must provide additional fresh
air. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors,
page 7.
If your home does not meet all of the
three criteria above, proceed to
ing Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location,
page 6.
Confined and Unconfined Space
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54 defines a confined space as a space whose
volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu
per hour (4.8 m
rating of all appliances installed in that space and
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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 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.
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kg per pa-sec-m2) or
Determin-
3
per kw) of the aggregate input
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DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW
FOR HEATER LOCATION
Determining if You Have a Confined or
Unconfined Space
Use this work sheet 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: Space size 20 ft. (6.1 m) (length) x 16
ft. (4.88 m) (width) x 8 ft. (2.44 m) (ceiling height)
= 2560 cu. ft. (72.49 m3) (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. Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine
the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
__________ (volume of space) x 20 = (Maxi-
mum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example: 2,560 cu. ft. (72.49 m3) (volume of
space) x 20 = 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 ___________
Gas water heater* ___________
Gas furnace ___________
Vented gas heater ___________
Gas fireplace logs ___________
Other gas appliances* + __________
Total = __________
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Di
rect-vent draws combustion air from the outdoors
and vents to the outdoors.
Example:
Gas water heater ___________
Vent-free heater + __________
Total = __________
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: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the space
60,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of
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can support)
Btu/Hr used)
50,000
10,000
60,000
Btu/Hr
Btu/Hr
Btu/Hr
Btu/Hr
Btu/Hr
Btu/Hr
Btu/Hr
Btu/Hr
Btu/Hr
Btu/Hr
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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 Ventilation Air From Inside Building.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventila
tion Air From Outdoors, page 7.
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,
confined space. You will need no additional fresh
air ventilation.
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WARNING: If the area in
which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined
as an unconfined space or if the
building is of unusually tight
construction, provide adequate
combustion and ventilation air
by one of the methods described
in the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 Section 5.3
or applicable local codes.
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" (30.5 cm)
of the ceiling and one within 12" (30.5 cm) of the
floor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see
options 1 and 2, Figure 2, page 7). You can also
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remove door into adjoining room (see option 3,
Figure 2, page 7). Follow the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation for required size of
ventilation grills or ducts.
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Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 3
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
12"
12"
Ventilation
Grills
into Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
Outlet
Air
Ve
ntilated
Attic
Outlet
A
ir
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air
Ventilated
Crawl Space
To
Crawl
Space
To Attic
AIR FOR COMBUSTION
AND VENTILATION
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Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills
or ducts. You must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" (30.5 cm) of the ceiling and
one within 12" (30.5 cm) 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, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation for required size of
ventilation grills or ducts.
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for inlet
or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostatcontrolled power vent. Heated air entering the attic
will activate the power vent.
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
Building
INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This heater is intended
for use as supplemental heat.
Use this heater along with your
primary heating system. Do not
install this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a
central heating system, you may
run system’s circulating blower
while using heater. This will help
circulate the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualified service person must install heater.
Follow all local codes.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only the correct type of gas (natural or propane/LP). If your gas supply is not the correct gas
type, do not install heater. Call dealer where you
bought heater for proper type heater.
WARNING: This appliance
is equipped for (natural or propane/LP) gas. Field conversion
is not permitted.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing heater, make sure you have the
items listed below.
• for propane/LP gas, external regulator (supplied
by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• ground joint union
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• for natural gas, test gauge connection*
* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve
with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to
test gauge connection. The optional CSA designcertified equipment shutoff valve can be purchased
from your dealer. See
Accessories, page 25.
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INSTALLATION
36" (91.5 cm)
3" (7.7 cm)
CEILING
Minimum
6"
(15.3 cm)
Minimum
From
Sides Of
Heater
Right
Side
Left
Side
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LOCATING HEATER
This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall.
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances shown
in Figure 4. If you can, provide
greater clearances from floor,
ceiling and joining wall.
WARNING: Never install the
heater
• in a bathroom (10,000 Btu/hr
only. 6,000 Btu/hr models are
allowed in a bathroom. Check
local codes.)
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing or other flammable
objects are less than 36"
(91.5 cm) from the front, top
or sides of the heater
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
Minimum To Top Surface
Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances As
Viewed From Front of Heater
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Of Carpeting, Tile Or Other
Combustible Material
CAUTION: If you install the
heater in a home garage
• heater pilot and burner must
be at least 18" (45.7 cm) above
floor
• locate heater where moving
vehicle will not hit it
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 (such as, but
not limited to, tobacco smoke,
aromatic candles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in
the air exist, may discolor walls
or cause odors.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture 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 Combustion and Ventilation, page 5. If high humidity is experienced, a dehumidifier may be used
to help lower the water vapor content in the air.
For convenience and efficiency, install heater
• where there is easy access for operation, inspec
tion and service
• in coldest part of room
THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB
(Thermostat Models Only)
The thermostat sensing bulb is located inside the
heater. Do not move this bulb during installation
or operation of the heater.
INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL
Marking Screw Locations
1. Determine where you will locate heater.
WARNING: Maintain minimum clearances shown in Figure
5, page 9. If you can, provide
greater clearances from floor
and joining wall.
2. Mark two mounting screw locations on wall
(see Figure 5, page 9).
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INSTALLATION
Continued
8 7/8"
(22.5 cm)
Minimum To
Maintain 6"
(15.3 cm)
Clearance
From Wall
JOINING WALL
Figure 5 - Mounting Screw Locations
Installing Two Mounting Screws
Note: Wall anchors and mounting screws are
in hardware package. The hardware package is
provided with heater.
Attaching to wall stud method
For attaching mounting screw to wall stud
1. Drill hole at marked location using 9/64"
drill bit.
2. Insert mounting screw into wall stud.
3. Tighten screw until 1/16" (1.6 mm) space (thick
ness of penny) is between screwhead and wall.
Attaching to wall anchor method
Follow instructions below to attach mounting
screws 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 1/4" (3.2 cm) deep.
2. Fold wall anchor (see Figure 6).
3. Insert wall anchor (wings first) into hole. Tap
anchor flush to wall.
4. For thin walls [1/2" (1.3 cm) or less], insert red
key into wall anchor. Push red key to “pop”
open anchor wings (see Figure 7).
IMPORTANT: Do not hammer key! For thick
walls [over 1/2" (1.3 cm) thick] or solid walls,
do not pop open wings.
5. Tighten two screws until 1/16" (1.6 mm) space
(thickness of penny) is between screwheads
and wall (see Figure 8).
7
(14.7 cm)
Mounting
Screw
Locations
FLOOR
3
4
/
"
1
4
20
/
"
(51.4 cm)
Minimum To
Maintain 3"
(7.7 cm)
Clearance
From Floor
Thin or
Thick Wall
(thick wall
shown)
1/16"
(1.6 mm)
Space
Figure 8 - Tightening Anchors
Placing Heater On Mounting Screws
1. Locate two keyhole slots on back panel of
heater (see Figure 9).
2. Place large openings of slots over screwheads.
Slide heater down until screws are in small
portion of slots.
Keyhole Slots
Figure 9 - Location Of Keyhole Slots On
Back Panel Of Heater
Removing Front Panel Of Heater
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1. Remove two screws near bottom corners of
front panel. See Figure 10.
2. Lift straight up on grill guard until it stops. Grill
guard will slide up about 1/4" (6.4 mm).
3. Pull bottom of front panel forward, then
down.
Figure 10 - Removing Front Panel Of
Heater
Solid
Wall
Figure 6 - Folding
Anchor
Figure 7 - Popping
Open Anchor Wings
For Thin Walls
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