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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) INFRARED GAS HEATER
SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
MODELS GWRP16A, GWRN18A, GWRP26A, GWRN30A
GWRP16TA, GWRN18TA, GWRP26TA AND GWRN30TA
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed exactly, a re or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable
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 re
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
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Safety Information ............................................... 2
TAbLE OF CONTENTS
Local Codes......................................................... 4
Product Identication ........................................... 4
Unpacking............................................................ 4
Product Features ................................................. 4
Air For Combustion and Ventilation ..................... 5
Installation ........................................................... 7
Operating Heater ............................................... 13
Inspecting Heater .............................................. 16
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 16
Service Hints ..................................................... 17
Technical Service............................................... 17
Troubleshooting ................................................. 18
Specications .................................................... 21
Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List........ 22
Accessories ....................................................... 26
Replacement Parts ............................................ 26
Service Publications .......................................... 26
Parts Central...................................................... 27
Warranty Information ...........................Back Cover
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, al-
teration, service or mainte-
nance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to
this manual for correct in-
stallation and operational
procedures. For assis-
tance or additional infor-
mation consult a qualied
installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an
unvented gas-red 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 is only for
use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating
plate. This appliance is
not convertible for use
with other gases.
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This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,*
per man entl y lo cate d,
manufactured (mobile)
home, where not prohibited by local codes.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for
purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
WARNING: This product con-
tains and/or generates chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer or birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
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 car-
bon monoxide poisoning resemble the u, 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 inuence
of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Continued
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
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.
WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert
or other accessory not approved
for use with this heater.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of trafc and away from furniture
and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
ammable 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 chil-
dren 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 materials, gasoline and other ammable 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)
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 re department
5. Always run heater with plaque control
knob at the 1, 2, 3 or 4 locked positions.
Never set control knob between locked
positions. Poor combustion and higher
levels of carbon monoxide may result.
6. 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,
page 5.
7. Keep all air openings in 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 ammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored
• under dusty conditions
10. Do not use heater if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualied
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.
11. Turn off and unplug heater and let cool
before servicing. Only a qualied service
person should service and repair heater.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Continued
12. Operating heater above elevations of
4,500 feet (1,371 m) could cause pilot
outage.
13. To prevent performance problems, do not
use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs.
(45 kg) capacity.
14. 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.
15. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use heater with care. Follow all
local codes. In the absence of local codes,
use the latest edition of The National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/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
State of Massachusetts: The installation
must be made by a licensed plumber or
gas tter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural
gas-red 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
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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
IDENTIFICATION
Control Knob
Ignitor Button
Grill
Guard
Plaque
Front Panel
Heater Cabinet
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Gas 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 bulb and a control valve. This results in the
greatest heater comfort. This can also result
in lower gas bills.
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AIR FOR COMbUSTION
AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall
not be installed in a conned
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.
Today’s homes are built more energy efcient
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
efcient, 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, replaces, 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
following ventilation classications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconned Space
3. Conned 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 dened as
construction where:
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the outside
atmosphere have a continuous water
vapor retarder with a rating of one perm
-11
(6 x 10
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 oors,
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 these three criteria,
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 Determining Fresh-
Air Flow For Heater Location, page 6.
Conned and Unconned Space
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54 denes a conned 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 unconned 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 unconned space.
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if
there are doorless passageways or ventilation
grills between them.
kg per pa-sec-m2) or less with
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AIR FOR COMbUSTION
AND VENTILATION
Continued
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW
FOR HEATER LOCATION
Determining if You Have a Conned or
Unconned Space
Use this work sheet to determine if you have
a conned or unconned 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: 2560 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 __________Btu/Hr
Gas water heater* __________ Btu/Hr
Gas furnace __________Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater __________ Btu/Hr
Gas replace logs __________Btu/Hr
Other gas appliances*+ __________ Btu/Hr
Total = _________Btu/Hr
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances.
Direct-vent draws combustion air from the
outdoors and vents to the outdoors.
Example:
Gas water heater __________ Btu/Hr
Vent-free heater + _________ Btu/Hr
Total = _________ Btu/Hr
4.
Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can
support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used.
_______ Btu/Hr (maximum can support)
_______ Btu/Hr (actual amount used)
Example: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximu m the
60,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of
space can support)
Btu/Hr used)
40,000
20,000
60,000
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The space in the above example is a conned
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 unconned space, remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between
rooms. See Ventilati on Air From Inside
Building.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See
Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 7.
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr heater, if lower Btu/Hr
size makes room unconned.
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is
an unconned space. You will need no additional
fresh air ventilation.
WARNING: If the area in which
the heater may be operated is
smaller than that dened as
an unconned 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 unconned space. When ventilating to
an adjoining unconned 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 oor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2,
Figure 2, page 7). You can also 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
Ventilated
Attic
Outlet
A
ir
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air
Ventilated
Crawl Space
To
Crawl
Space
To Attic
AIR FOR COMbUSTION
AND VENTILATION
Continued
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 oor. Connect these items directly to the
outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors.
Thes e space s include att ics 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 thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air entering
the attic will activate the power vent.
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
Building
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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 qualied 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 either natural gas
or propane/LP gas but not both.
Gas type is indicated on the rating plate. 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-certied equipment shutoff
valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. The optional
CSA design-certied equipment shutoff valve
can be purchased from your dealer. See Ac-
cessories, page 26.
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Minimum
From
Sides Of
Heater
2" (5.1 cm)
FLOOR
CEILING
36"
(91.5 cm)
Minimum
Minimum To
Top Surface
Of Carpeting,
Tile Or Other
Combustible
Material
Left
Side
Right
Side
10" (25.4 cm)
INSTALLATION
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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 oor,
ceiling and joining wall.
You can locate heater on oor, away from a
wall. An optional oor mounting stand is needed. Purchase the oor mounting stand from
your dealer. See Accessories, page 26.
WARNING: Never install the
heater
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing or other ammable
objects are less than 36"
(91.5 cm) from the front, top
or sides of the heater
• as a replace insert
• in high trafc 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" (45.7 cm) above
oor
• 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 uids, oil or kerosene
lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may
discolor walls or cause odors.
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IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture
to the air. Although this is benecial, installing
heater in rooms without enough ventilation
air may cause mildew to form from too much
moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventila-
tion, page 5. If high humidity is experienced,
a dehumidier may be used to help lower the
water vapor content in the air.
For convenience and efciency, install heater
• where there is easy access for operation,
inspection and service
• in coldest part of room
An optional fan kit is available from your dealer.
See Accessories, page 26. If planning to use
fan, locate heater near an electrical outlet.
Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances As
Viewed From Front of Heater
THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB
(Thermostat Models Only)
The thermostat sensing bulb has been placed
below the heater.
1. Place clamp on thermostat sensing bulb
as shown in Figure 5. Clamp is provided
in hardware package.
2. Snap clamp into upper mounting hole as
shown in Figure 5. Mounting hole is located
on lower left edge on back of heater. Make
sure the thermostat sensing bulb is pointing up.
Thermostat
Sensing
Bulb
Clamp
Figure 5 - Attaching Thermostat Sensing
Bulb
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14" (35.6 cm)
18 3/4"
(47.6 cm)
Min.
12"
(30.4
cm)
Min.
Ad j oi nin g W al l
Only Insert Mounting
Screws Through Last
Hole On Each End
Floor
18 3/4"
(47.6 cm)
Min.
16"
(40.6 cm)
Min.
14" (35.6 cm)
18 3/4"
(47.6 cm)
Min.
12"
(30.4
cm)
Min.
Ad joi ni ng Wa l l
14" (35.6 cm)
Ad joi ni ng Wa l l
Only Insert Mounting
Screws Through Last
Hole On Each End
Only Insert Mounting
Screws Through Last
Hole On Each End
Floor
Floor
Continued
INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL
Mounting Bracket
Locate mounting bracket in heater carton. Remove mounting bracket from heater carton.
Figure 6 - Mounting Bracket
Removing Front Panel Of Heater
1. Remove the four painted screws, two on
each side of front panel.
2.
Pull bottom of front panel forward, then out.
3.
Remove any remaining packaging materials.
Front Panel
Screw
Marking Screw Locations
1. Tape mounting bracket to wall where
heater will be located. Make sure mounting bracket is level.
WARNING: Maintain minimum
clearances shown in Figure 8. If
you can, provide greater clearances from oor and joining wall.
2.
Mark screw locations on wall (see Figure 8).
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.
3 Plaque Heater
Figure 7 - 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 14" (35.6 cm) apart from their centers. Attach mounting bracket to wall in one
of two ways:
1. Attaching to wall stud
2. Attaching to wall anchor
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.
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Figure 8 - Mounting Bracket Clearances
Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall
Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws and
spacers are in hardware package. The hardware package is provided with heater.
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
rmly fastened to wall studs.
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Side View
Front View
Continued
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" (2.5 cm) deep.
2. Fold wall anchor as shown in Figure 9.
3. Insert wall anchor (wings rst) into hole.
Tap anchor ush 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. IMPORTANT:
Do not hammer key! For thick walls [over
1/2" (1.3 cm) thick] or solid walls, do not pop
open wings.
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
rmly fastened to wall.
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.
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.
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 rmly
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 page 11).
Figure 9 - Folding
Anchor
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.
Stand-Out Tab
Figure 11 - 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 12).
Figure 10 - Popping
Open Anchor Wings
For Thin Walls
Horizontal Slots
Mounting
Bracket
(attached
to wall)
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Wall
Heater
Spacer
Figure 12 - Installing Bottom Mounting
Screws
MOUNTING HEATER TO FLOOR
WITH OPTIONAL FLOOR KIT
Mounting Base Feet to Heater
Note: A 90° elbow is required for mounting
this unit and must be installed BEFORE base
feet to provide proper clearance (see Figure
14, page 12).
1.
Lay heater cabinet on its back on a table with
the heater bottom overhanging table edge.
2. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT
threads of elbow. Hold pressure regulator
with a wrench when connecting elbow.
Do not overtighten elbow to regulator.
Regulator body could be damaged.
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3. Align holes in base foot with mounting holes
on bottom of cabinet (see Figure 13).
4. Secure base foot to heater using sheet
metal screws.
5. Repeat for other side.
Base Foot
Figure 13 - Installing Base Feet (actual
heater may vary from illustration)
Mounting Base Feet to Floor
1. Remove front panel (see Removing Front
Panel of Heater, page 9).
2. Position heater with base feet in desired
location. Mark holes for drilling. Remove
heater with base.
3. For carpeted oors, make a small cut with
a sharp knife at marked locations prior to
drilling. If mounting base to a wood oor,
drill 1/8" diameter hole, 3/4" deep. (Do not
use anchors in wood oors).
If mounting base to a concrete oor, drill
with 1/4" diameter concrete drill bit, 13/8" into
oor. Insert anchors completely into holes.
4. Reposition heater with base feet over
holes. Secure base to oor with wood
screws. See Figure 13.
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 3/8" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection to
the pressure regulator.
WARNING: A qualied service
person must connect heater to gas
supply. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: For natural gas, never
connect heater to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly
known as wellhead gas.
Continued
Wood
Screw
Sheet
Metal
Screw
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IMPORTANT: For natural gas, check gas line
pressure before connecting heater to gas line.
Gas line pressure must be no greater than
10.5" of water. If gas line pressure is higher,
heater regulator damage could occur.
CAUTION: For propane/LP
gas, 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.
For propane/LP gas, 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" of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator damage
could occur. Install the external regulator with
the vent pointing down as shown in Figure
14. Pointing the vent down protects it from
freezing rain or sleet.
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
large enough diameter to allow
proper gas volume to heater. If
pipe is too small, undue loss of
volume will occur.
Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters
16-18,000 Btu/hr models - 3/8" or greater
26-30,000 Btu/hr models - 1/2" or greater
Installation must include equipment 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 15, page 12).
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Figure 14 - External Regulator With Vent
Pointing Down
External
Regulator
Vent
Pointing
Down
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INSTALLATION
Continued
IMPORTANT: Install an equipment shutoff
valve in an accessible location. The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting
off the gas to the appliance.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT
threads. This will prevent excess sealant from
going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could
result in clogged heater valves.
WARNING: Use pipe joint
sealant that is resistant to liquid
petroleum (LP) gas.
Pressure
Regulator
Regulator
Bracket
Heater
Cabinet
Tee Joint
Reducer
Bushing to
1/8" NPT
1/8" NPT
Plug Tap
Test Gauge Connection*
Tee Pipe Cap
Joint Nipple
Sediment Trap
Refer to connector's
instructions
3/8" NPT/ 1/2"
Flare 90° Elbow
Connection Using Flexline
Figure 15 - Gas Connection
* A CSA design-certied equipment shutoff
valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase
the optional CSA design-certied equipment
shutoff valve from your dealer. See Acces-
sories, page 26.
3"
Min.
Flexline
illustration
above for
detail
3/8" NPT
Pipe
Nipple
Ground
Joint
Union
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve*
Natural Gas
From Gas
Meter (7" W.C.
to 10.5" W.C.
Pressure)
Propane/LP
From External
Regulator
(11" W.C. to 14"
W.C. Pressure)
See
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Install sediment trap in supply line as shown
in Figure 15. 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.
IMPORTANT: Hold the pressure regulator
with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or ttings. Do not over tighten pipe
connection to regulator. The regulator body
could be damaged.
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping
and connections, internal and
external to unit, for leaks after
installing or servicing. Correct
all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an open
ame to check for a leak. Apply a
noncorrosive leak detection uid
to all joints. Bubbles forming show
a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
CAUTION: For propane/LP
gas, make sure external regulator has been installed between
propane/LP supply and heater.
See guidelines under Connect-
ing to Gas Supply, page 11.
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY
PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance
main gas valve (control valve) and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping
system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig
will damage heater regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve
for propane/LP gas or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter for
natural gas or using compressed air.
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INSTALLATION
Continued
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system.
Apply a noncorrosive leak detection uid to
all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff
valve to gas supply. Check reconnected
ttings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 16).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve
for propane/LP gas or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter for
natural gas or using compressed air.
3. Check all joints from gas meter for natural
gas (see Figure 17) or propane/LP supply
tank for propane/LP gas, to equipment
shutoff valve (see Figure 18). Apply a
noncorrosive leak detection uid to all
joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS
CONNECTIONS
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 16).
2. For natural gas open main gas valve
located on or near gas meter. For propane/LP gas open propane/LP supply
tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the
OFF position.
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff
valve to thermostat gas valve (see Figure
17 or 18). Apply a noncorrosive leak detection uid to all joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light heater (see Operating Heater).
Check all other internal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 15).
8. Replace front panel.
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Open
Thermostat Gas Valve
Gas
Meter
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Figure 17 - Checking Gas Joints for
Natural Gas
Thermostat Gas Valve
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Figure 18 - Checking Gas Joints for
Propane/LP Gas
OPERATING HEATER
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ
BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly,
a re or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must
be ligh ted by hand. When light ing
the pilot, follow these instructions
exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around
the appliance area for gas. Be sure to
smell next to the oor because some
gas is heavier than air and will settle
on the oor.
Closed
Figure 16 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
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OPERATING HEATER
O
F
F
P
I
L
O
T
Continued
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 re department.
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 qualied
service technician. Force or attempted
repair may result in a re or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part
has been under water. Immediately call
a qualied 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 starting on page 13.
2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully
open.
3. Turn off any electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
4. Turn control knob clockwise to the
OFF position.
5. Wait ve minutes to clear out any gas. Then
smell for gas, including near the oor. If you
smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety
information starting on page 13. If you don’t
smell gas, go to the next step.
6.
Thermostat Models: Turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position.
Press in control knob for ve (5) seconds.
Manual Models: Press in and turn control
knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position. Keep control knob pressed
in for ve (5) seconds.
7. With control knob pressed in, push down
and release ignitor button. This will light
pilot. The pilot is attached to the front of
burner. Note: You may be running this
heater for the rst time after hooking up to
gas supply. If so, you may need to press in
control knob for 30 seconds or more. This
will allow air to bleed from the gas system.
If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until
pilot lights. If ignitor does not light pilot, refer
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to Troubleshooting, page 18 or contact a
qualied service person or gas supplier for
repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot
with match. To light pilot with match, see
Manual Lighting Procedure, page 15.
8. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds,
release control knob.
• If control knob does not pop up when
released, contact a qualified service
person or gas supplier for repairs.
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 4 thru
7. Thermostat models have a safety interlock system. Wait one (1) minute before
lighting pilot again.
9. Turn control knob counterclockwise
to desired heating level. The main burner
should light. Manual control heaters
should be used in locked positions.
WARNING: Always operate
manual control heaters at the
locked positions. Operation
between these positions may
create a possible health hazard
if used in a poorly ventilated
room. Read owner’s manual for
complete instructions.
CAUTION: Do not try to ad-
just heating levels by using the
equipment shutoff valve.
Ignitor Button
Figure 19 - Control Knob In The OFF
Position for Manual Control Models
Ignitor
Button
Figure 20 - Control Knob In The OFF
Position for Thermostat Models
Thermocouple
Control
Knob
Control
Knob
Ignitor
Electrode
Pilot
Burner
Figure 21 - Pilot
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OPERATING HEATER
Continued
TO SELECT
HEATING LEVEL
WARNING: When running
heater, set control knob at LOW,
MED or HI locked positions.
Never set control knob between
locked positions. Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon
monoxide may result.
CAUTION: Do not try to ad-
just heating levels by using the
equipment shutoff valve.
MANUAL CONTROL MODELS
Slightly press in control knob and turn counterclockwise to the LOW, MED or HI
positions (see Figure 22).
IMPORTANT: Release downward pressure
while turning control knob. Control knob will
lock at the desired position.
Control Knob Burners
LOW
MED
HI
OFF
Figure 22 - Burner Patterns for Manual
Control Models
THERMOSTAT MODELS
Turn thermostat control knob counterclockwise to the desired heating level. The
main burner should light. Set control knob
to any heat level between 1 and 5 (see
Figure 23).
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Control Knob Burners
Figure 23 - Burner Patterns
TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
Shutting Off Heater
1. Turn control knob clockwise to the
OFF position.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance
if service is to be performed.
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit)
Turn control knob clockwise to the
PILOT position.
THERMOSTAT CONTROL
OPERATION
The thermostatic control used on thes e
models differs from standard thermostats.
Standard thermostats simply turn on and off
the burner. The thermostat used on this heater
senses the room temperature. At times the
room may exceed the set temperature. If so,
the burner will shut off. The burner will cycle
back on when room temperature drops below
the set temperature. The control knob can
be set to any heat level between 1 and 5. All
plaques will turn off and on.
Note: The thermostat sensing bulb measures the temperature of air near the heater
cabinet. This may not always agree with
room temperature (depending on housing
construction, installation location, room size,
open air temperatures, etc.) Frequent use of
your heater will let you determine your own
comfort levels.
MANUAL LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
1.
Remove front panel (see Figure 7, page 9).
2. Follow steps 1 through 7 under Lighting
Instructions, page 14.
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. Now follow step 9,
under Lighting Instructions, page 14.
5. Replace front panel.
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INSPECTING HEATER
Check pilot ame pattern and burner ame
pattern often.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
Figure 24 shows a correct pilot ame pattern.
Figure 25 shows an incorrect pilot ame pattern. The incorrect pilot ame is not touching
the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools,
the heater will shut down.
If pilot ame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 25
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Ap-
pliance, page 15)
• see Troubleshooting, page 18
Note: The pilot ame on natural gas units will
have a slight curve, but ame should be blue
and have no yellow or orange color.
Blue Flame
Thermocouple
Figure 24 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
Thermocouple
Figure 25 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
BURNER FLAME PATTERN
Figure 26 shows a correct burner ame pattern. Figure 27 shows an incorrect burner
ame pattern.
If burner ame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 27
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Ap-
pliance, page 15)
• see Troubleshooting, page 18
Pilot Burner
Yellow Flame
Pilot Burner
Figure 26 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern
Figure 27 - Incorrect Burner Flame
Pattern
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
qualied service person. Heater
may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding material, pet
hair, etc.
WARNING: Failure to keep
the primary air opening(s) of
the burner(s) clean may result in
sooting and property damage.
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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Continued
ODS/PILOT AND BURNER
Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air or
small, soft bristled brush to clean.
BURNER PILOT AIR INLET
The primary air inlet holes allow the proper
amount of air to mix with the gas. This provides a clean burning ame. Keep these holes
clear of dust, dirt and lint. Clean these air inlet
holes prior to each heating season. Blocked
air holes will create soot. We recommend that
you clean the unit every three months during
operation and have heater inspected yearly
by a qualied service person.
We also recommend that you keep the burner
tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust
and dirt. To clean these parts we recommend
using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI.
Your local computer store, hardware store or
home center may carry compressed air in a
can. If using compressed air in a can, please
follow the directions on the can. If you don't
follow directions on the can, you could damage the pilot assembly.
1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot. Allow
the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes.
2. Inspect burner, pilot for dust and dirt.
3. Blow air through the ports/slots and holes
in the burner.
4. Never insert objects into the pilot tube.
Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip on
the pilot ame indicates dust and dirt in the
pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air inlet
about two inches from where the pilot ame
comes out of the pilot assembly (see Figure
28). With the unit off, lightly blow air through
the air inlet. You may blow through a drinking
straw if compressed air is not available.
CABINET
Air Passageways
Use pressurized air to clean.
Exterior
Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap
and water mixture. Wipe the cabinet to remove dust.
SERVICE HINTS
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low
• pilot will not stay lit
• burner will have delayed ignition
• heater will not produce specied heat
• propane/LP gas supply may be low
You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If
so, contact your local natural or propane/LP
gas supplier.
TECHNICAL SERVICE
You may have further questions about installation, operation or troubleshooting. If so,
contact DESA Heating Products’ Technical
Servi ce Department at 1-866-672-6040.
When calling please have your model and
serial numbers of your heater ready.
You can also visit DESA Heating Products’ technical service web site at www.desatech.com.
Pilot Air Inlet
Figure 28 - Pilot Air Inlet
Pilot Assembly
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TROUbLESHOOTING
WARNING: Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing.
Only a qualied service person should service and repair heater.
CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean
ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit.
Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation.
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Wh e n ignitor b utton i s
pressed in, there is no spark
at ODS/pilot
Wh e n ignitor b utton i s
pressed in, there is a spark
at ODS/Pilot but no ignition
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Ignitor electrode positioned
wrong
2. Ignitor electrode broken
3. Ignitor electrode not con-
nected to ignitor cable
4. Ignitor cabl e pinched or
wet
5. Broken ignitor cable
6. Bad ignitor
7. Piezo ignitor nut is loose
1.
Gas supply turned off or equipment shutoff valve closed
2. Control knob is not in pilot
position
3. Control knob not f u l l y
pressed in while pressing
ignitor button
4. Air in gas lines when in-
stalled
5. Depleted gas supply (propane/LP gas)
6. ODS/pilot is clogged
7. Gas regulator setting is not
correct
REMEDY
1. Replace pilot assembly
2. Replace pilot assembly
3. Reconnect ignitor cable
4. Free ignitor cable if pinched
by any met al or tubing.
Keep ignitor cable dry
5. Replace ignitor cable
6. Replace ignitor
7. Tighten nut holding piezo
ignitor. Nut is located inside
heater cabinet at top
1. Turn on gas supply or open
equipment shutoff valve
2. Turn control knob to pilot
position
3.
Turn to PILOT/IGN position.
Fully press in control knob
while pressing ignitor button
4. Co ntin ue hol din g down
control knob. Repeat igniting operation until air is
removed
5. Contact local propane/LP
gas company
6. Cl e a n O D S/ p il ot (see
Cleaning and Maintenance,
page 16) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly
7. Replace gas regulator
Moisture/condensation noticed on windows
1. Not enough combustion/
ventilation air
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1. Refer to Air for Combustion
and Ventila tion req uire-
ments (page 5)
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OBSERVED PROBLEM
ODS/pilot lights but ame
goes out when control knob
is released
TROUbLESHOOTING
Continued
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Control knob not f u l l y
pressed in
2. Control knob not pressed in
long enough
3. Equipment 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 ame 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
8. Safety interlock system has
been triggered (thermostat
models only)
REMEDY
1. Press in control knob fully
2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep
control knob pressed in 30
seconds
3. Fully open equipment shutoff valve
4. Hand tighten until snug,
then tighten 1/4 turn more
5. A) Contact local natural or
propane/LP gas company
B) Clean ODS/pilot (see
Cleaning and Maintenance,
page 16) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly
6. Replace pilot assembly
7. Replace control valve
8. Wait one minute for safety
interlock system to reset.
Repeat ignition operation
Burner(s) does not light after
ODS/pilot is lit
Delayed ignition of burner(s)
Burner backfir ing during
combustion
Burner plaque(s) does not
glow
Slight smoke or odor during
initial operation
Heater produces a clicking/
ticking noise just after burner
is lit or shut off
1. B ur n e r o ri f i c e( s) i s
clogged
2. Inlet gas pressure is too
low
1. Manifold pressure is too
low
2. B ur n e r o ri f i c e( s) i s
clogged
1. Burner orice(s) is clogged
or damaged
2. Burner damaged
3. Gas regulator defective
1. Plaque damaged
2. Inlet gas pressure is too
low
3. Control knob set between
locked positions
1. Residues from manufactur-
ing processes
1. Met a l expa n d ing wh i le
heating or contracting while
cooling
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1. Clean burner orice(s) (see
Cleaning and Maintenance,
page 16) or replace burner
orice(s)
2. Contact local natu ral or
propane/LP gas company
1. Contact local natu ral or
propane/LP gas company
2. Clean burner orice(s) (see
Cleaning and Maintenance,
page 16) or replace burner
orice(s)
1. Clean burner orice(s) (see
Cleaning and Maintenance,
page 16) or replace burner
orice(s)
2. Replace burner
3. Replace gas regulator
1. Replace burner
2. Contact local natu ral or
propane/LP gas company
3. Turn control knob until it
locks at desired setting
1. Problem will stop after a few
hours of operation
1.
This is normal with most heaters. If noise is excessive, contact qualied service person
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TROUbLESHOOTING
Continued
WARNING: If you smell gas
• Shut off gas supply.
• Do not try to light any appliance.
•
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• 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 re department.
IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc.,
create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors.
OBSERVED PROBLEM
White powder residue forming within burner box or on
adjacent walls or furniture
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. When heated, vapors from
furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaner, etc., may turn into
white powder residue
REMEDY
1. Turn heater off when using furniture polish, wax,
carpet cleaners or similar
products
Heater shuts off in use (ODS
operates)
Heater produces unwanted
odors
Gas odor even when control
knob is in OFF position
Gas odor during combustion
Heater produces a whistling
noise when burner is lit
1. Not eno ugh fresh air is
available
2. Low line pressure
3. O D S / pil o t i s p art i a ll y
clogged
1.
Heater burning vapors from
paint, hair spray, glues, etc. See
IMPORTANT statement above
2. Low fuel supply (propane/
LP gas only)
3. Gas leak. See Warning
statement at top of page
1. Gas leak. See Warning
statement at top of page
2. Control valve defective
1. Foreign matter between
control valve and burner
2. Gas leak. See Warning
statement at top of page
1. Air in gas line
2. Air passageways on heater
blocked
3. Dirty or partially clogged
burner orice
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1. Open window and/or door
for ventilation
2. Contact local natu ral or
propane/LP gas company
3. Cl e a n O D S/ p il ot (see
Cleaning and Maintenance,
page 16)
1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor causing products
while heater is running
2. Rell supply tank
3. Locate and correct all leaks
(see Checking Gas Con-
nections, page 12)
1. Locate and correct all leaks
(see Checking Gas Con-
nections, page 12)
2. Replace control valve
1. Take apart gas tubing and
remove foreign matter
2. Locate and correct all leaks
(see Checking Gas Con-
nections, page 12)
1.
Operate burner until air is
removed from line. Have gas
line checked by local natural
or propane/LP gas company
2. Observe minimum installation clearances (see Figure
4, page 8)
3. Clean burner (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 16)
or replace burner orice
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SPECIFICATIONS
GWRN18A AND GWRN18TA
• Natural Gas
• 18,000 Btu/hr (GWRN18 is variable)
• Piezo Ignition
• Pressure Regulator Setting: 6" W.C.
• Inlet Gas Pressure* (in. of water):
Maximum - 10.5", Minimum - 7"
• Average Heater Weight: 22 lb (10 kg)
• Average Shipping Weight: 25.5 lb (11.6 kg)
GWRN30A AND GWRN30TA
• Natural Gas
• 30,000 Btu/hr (GWRN30 is variable)
• Piezo Ignition
• Pressure Regulator Setting: 6" W.C.
• Inlet Gas Pressure* (in. of water):
Maximum - 10.5", Minimum - 7"
• Average Heater Weight; 29 lb (13.2 kg)
• Average Shipping Weight: 33 lb (15 kg)
Note: Dimensions listed are outer most points on the heater (includes control knobs and grill).
* For purposes of input adjustment.
GWRP16A AND GWRP16TA
• Propane/LP Gas
• 16,000 Btu/hr (GWRP16 is variable)
• Piezo Ignition
• Pressure Regulator Setting: 8" W.C.
• Inlet Gas Pressure* (in. of water):
Maximum - 14", Minimum - 11"
• Average Heater Weight: 22 lb (10 kg)
• Average Shipping Weight: 25.5 lb (11.6 kg)
GWRP26A AND GWRP26TA
• Propane/LP Gas
• 26,000 Btu/hr (GWRP26 is variable)
• Piezo Ignition
• Pressure Regulator Setting: 8" W.C.
• Inlet Gas Pressure* (in. of water):
Maximum - 14", Minimum - 11"
• Average Heater Weight: 29 lb (13.2 kg)
• Average Shipping Weight: 33 lb (15 kg)
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CABINET BODY MODELS
GWRP16A, GWRN18A, GWRP26A, GWRN30A, GWRP16TA, GWRN18TA,
GWRP26TA AND GWRN30TA
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PARTS LIST
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual.
KEY
NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY
GWRN18A
GWRP16A
GWRP16TA
GWRN30A
GWRP26A
1 107673-01 Front Panel • • • • 1
107676-01 Front Panel • • • • 1
2 103476-01 Grill Guard • • • • 1
103476-02 Grill Guard • • • • 1
3 ** Apron • • • • • • • • 1
4 107894-12 Reector Assembly • • • • 1
107894-13 Reector Assembly • • • • 1
5 ** Cabinet Back Panel • • • • • • • • 1
6 097159-04 Piezo Ignitor • • • • • • • • 1
7 099066-02 Mounting Bracket • • • • • • • • 1
8 098271-09 Ignitor Cable • • • • • • • • 1
9 098462-01 Control Rod Assembly • • • • 1
10 098325-01 Roll Pin • • • • 1
11 098354-03 Control Knob • • • • 1
12 099415-18 Gas Regulator Propane/LP Gas • • • • 1
099415-19 Gas Regulator Natural Gas • • • • 1
13 104819-02 Regulator Bracket • • • • • • • • 1
14 098522-24 Thermostat Gas Valve • • • • 1
15 102394-02 Thermostat Valve Mounting Bracket • • • • 1
16 107660-01 Inlet Tube • • 1
107660-03 Inlet Tube • • 1
103256-02 Inlet Tube • • • • 1
17 118721-04 Bafe • • • • 1
118721-03 Bafe • • • • 1
PARTS AVAILABLE - NOT SHOWN
100642-03 Hardware Assembly • • • • • • • • 1
116360-01 Lighting/Warning Tag (English) • • • • • • • • 1
116360-02 Lighting/Warning Tag (Spanish) • • • • • • • • 1
105345-01 Cable Tie • • • • • • • • 1
107888-01 Control Position Label • • • • • • 1
116354-01 Control Position Label • • 1
109121-01 Pilot Shield • • • • • • • • 1
** Not a eld replaceable part.
GWRN18TA
GWRP26TA
GWRN30TA
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BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS GWRP16A, GWRN18A, GWRP26A AND
GWRN30A
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual.
Burner Assembly
GWRP16A and GWRN18A
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KEY
NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 110803-02* ODS/Pilot • • 1
Burner Assembly
GWRP26A and GWRN30A
GWRN18A
GWRP16A
GWRN30A
GWRP26A
110803-03* ODS/Pilot • • 1
2 110186-01 Thermocouple Kit • • • • 1
3 098200-03 Control Valve Bracket • • • • 1
4 105051-01 Pilot Tubing • • 1
105050-02 Pilot Tubing • • 1
5 099218-08 Burner • • 1
099218-09 Burner • • 1
6 098508-01 Valve Retainer Nut • • • • 1
7 099056-24 Injector - Plaque A or C • • 1-2
ODS/Pilot
099056-25 Injector - Plaque A or C • • 1-2
8 099056-01 Injector - Plaque B • • 1
099056-02 Injector - Plaque B • • 1
9 103844-01 Control Valve • • 1
100747-01 Control Valve • • 1
10 103352-03 Tubing-Valve to Plaque • • 1
103353-04 Tubing-Valve to Plaque • • 1
11 103352-04 Tubing-Valve to Plaque • • 1
103353-05 Tubing-Valve to Plaque • • 1
12 103353-06 Tubing-Valve to Plaque • • 1
* If replacing ODS pilot and your model is pre 2002, your part
number will be 099059-07 for natural gas models, 103894-04
for propane/LP models. The thermocouple part number will be
098514-01 for both gases. The electrode part number will be
098594-01 for both gases.
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BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS GWRP16TA, GWRN18TA, GWRP26TA AND
GWRN30TA
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual.
Burner Assembly
GWRP16TA and GWRN18TA
KEY
NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 110803-02* ODS/Pilot • • 1
Burner Assembly
GWRP26TA and GWRN30TA
GWRN30TA
GWRP26TA
GWRN18TA
GWRP16TA
110803-03* ODS/Pilot • • 1
2 110186-01 Thermocouple Kit • • • • 1
3 099387-03 Pilot Tubing • • 1
099387-11 Pilot Tubing • • 1
4 104818-03 Outlet Tubing - Valve to Burner • • 1
104818-04 Outlet Tubing - Valve to Burner • • 1
5 099218-08 Burner • • 1
099218-09 Burner • • 1
6 099056-24 Injector - Plaque A or C • • 1-2
099056-25 Injector - Plaque A or C • • 1-2
7 099056-01 Injector - Plaque B • • 1
099056-02 Injector - Plaque B • • 1
* If replacing ODS pilot and your model is pre 2002, your part number
will be 099059-07 for natural gas models, 103894-04 for propane/LP
models. The thermocouple part number will be 098514-01 for both
gases. The electrode part number will be 098594-01 for both gases.
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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 27) or call DESA Heating
Products at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You can also write to the address
listed on the back page of this manual.
EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE
GA5010
For all models. Equipment shutoff valve with
1/8" NPT tap.
FAN KIT - PP100
For all models. Provides better heat distribu-
tion. Makes heater more efcient. Complete installation and operating instructions included.
Thermostatically-controlled, blower turns itself
on and off as required.
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),
call DESA Heating Products’ Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040.
When calling DESA Heating Products, have
ready
• your name
• your address
• model and serial numbers 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 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 page 27) or call DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for referral
information.
When calling DESA Heating Products, have
ready
• model number of your heater
• the replacement part number
SERVICE PUbLICATIONS
You can purchase a service manual from
the address listed on the back page of this
manual. Send a check for $5.00 payable to
DESA Heating Products.
BASE KIT - GA4550
For locating heater on the oor, away from
a wall. Complete installation and operating
instructions included.
ELECTRONIC IGNITOR KIT - GA435
Not Shown
For all piezo ignitor models. Provides easier
lighting of the pilot.
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PARTS CENTRAL
These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support our
customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories.
Tool & Equipment Co.
5 Manila Ave
Hamden, CT 06514-0322
1-800-397-7553
203-248-7553
Portable Heater Parts
342 N. County Rd. 400 East
Valparaiso, IN 46383-9704
219-462-7441
1-888-619-7060
www.portableheaterparts.com
sales@portableheaterparts.com
techservice@portableheaterparts.com
FBD
1349 Adams Street
Bowling Green, KY 42103-3414
270-846-1199
1-800-654-8534
Fax: 1-800-846-0090
franktalk@aol.com
Master Parts Dist.
1251 Mound Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-2672
616-791-0505
1-800-446-1446
www.nbmc.com
Washer Equipment Co.
1715 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64108-2195
KS, MO, AR
816-842-3911
www.washerparts.com
East Coast Energy
10 East Route 36
W. Long Branch, NJ 07764
732-870-8809
1-800-755-8809
www.njplaza.com/ecep
21st Century
2950 Fretz Valley
Perkasie, PA 18944-4034
215-795-0400
800-325-4828
Laporte’s Parts & Service
2444 N. 5th Street
Hartsville, SC 29550-7704
843-332-0191
Parts Department
Cans Unlimited
P.O. Box 645
Taylor, SC 29687-0013
803-879-3009
1-800-845-5301
cuisales@aol.com
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
kEEP THIS WARRANTY
Model
Serial No.
Date Purchased
Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory.
We reserve the right to amend these specications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable
is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.
LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW AND FACTORY
RECONDITIONED PRODUCTS
New Products: DESA Heating Products warrants this heater and any parts thereof, to be free of defects
in materials and workmanship for two (2) years from the date of rst purchase, when operated and
maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. These warranties are extended only to
the original retail purchaser, when proof of purchase is provided.
Factory Reconditioned Heaters: DESA Heating Products warrants this factory reconditioned heater and
any parts thereof, to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for thirty (30) days from the date of
rst purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. These
warranties are extended only to the original retail purchaser, when proof of purchase is provided.
This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers the cost of part(s)
required to restore this heater to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided
by a DESA Heating Products Authorized Service Center. Warranty part(s) MUST be obtained through
authorized dealers of this product and/or DESA Heating Products who will provide original factory
replacement parts. Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty. The heater
MUST be installed by a qualied 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 ON ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE; AND DESA HEATING
PRODUCTS’ LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND
DESA HEATING PRODUCTS 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 specic legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
For information about this warranty write:
Patent Pending
2701 Industrial Drive
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
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