Desa Tech Electric Heater CGN20T User Manual

BLUE FLAME VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER  
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL  
CGN20T  
CGN20TL  
CGN30T  
®
CGN30TL  
Heater Sizes: 20,000 Btu/Hr Thermostat and  
30,000 Btu/Hr Thermostat Model Heaters  
WARNING: This is an  
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.  
unvented gas-fired heater.  
It uses air (oxygen) from  
the room in which it is  
installed. Provisions for  
adequate combustion  
must be provided. Refer to  
page 5 of this manual  
— 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  
This appliance may be in-  
stalled in an aftermarket*  
manufactured (mobile) home,  
where not prohibited by state  
• 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.  
or local codes.  
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale,  
not for purpose of resale, from the  
manufacturer  
This appliance is only for use  
with the type of gas indicated  
on the rating plate. This appli-  
ance is not convertible for  
use with other gases.  
— Installation and service must be performed by  
a qualified installer, service agency, or the  
gas supplier.  
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SAFETY  
WARNINGSContinued  
INFORMATION  
WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.  
Continued  
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. 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  
3. This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.  
4. Never install the heater  
• in a recreational vehicle  
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than  
36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater  
• as a fireplace insert  
• in high traffic areas  
• in windy or drafty areas  
5. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation to run properly. This heater has  
an oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) pilot light safety system. The ODS shuts  
down the heater if not enough fresh air is available. See Fresh Air for Combus-  
tion and Ventilation, pages 5 through 8.  
6. Keep air openings in front and bottom of heater clear and free of debris. This will  
ensure 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. Never place any objects on the heater.  
10. 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.  
11. Carefully supervise young children when they are in the same room with  
heater.  
12. Make sure grill guard is in place before running heater.  
13. 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.  
14. Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified  
service person should service and repair heater.  
15. Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.  
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Ignitor Button  
Control Knob  
PRODUCT  
IDENTIFICATION  
Grill  
Guard  
Glass  
Panel  
Front  
Panel  
Heater  
Cabinet  
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Natural Gas Heater (30,000 Btu/Hr Model Shown)  
Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use  
the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223, also known as NFPA 54*.  
LOCAL CODES  
UNPACKING  
*Available from:  
American National Standards Institute, Inc.  
1430 Broadway  
New York, NY 10018  
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.  
Batterymarch Park  
Quincy, MA 02269  
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.  
Safety Device  
PRODUCT  
FEATURES  
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS). 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 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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FRESH AIR  
FOR  
COMBUSTION  
AND  
WARNING  
WARNING ICON  
G
001  
This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provi-  
sions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air.  
Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this  
and other fuel-burning appliances in your home.  
Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New materials, increased  
insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home  
owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out  
and the warm air in. During heating months, home owners want their homes as  
airtight as possible.  
VENTILATION  
While it is good to make your home energy efficient, your home needs to breathe.  
Fresh air must enter your home. All fuel-burning appliances need fresh air for proper  
combustion and ventilation.  
Exhaust fans, fireplaces, clothes dryers, and fuel burning appliances draw air from  
the house to operate. You must provide adequate fresh air for these appliances. This  
will insure proper venting of vented fuel-burning appliances.  
PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION  
The following is exerpts from National Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1,  
Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.  
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications:  
1. Unusually Tight Contruction; 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 outside atmosphere have a continu-  
ous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm (6x10-11 per pa-sec-  
m2) or 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,  
betweenwallpanels, atpenetrationsforplumbing, electrical, andgaslines,  
and at other openings.  
If your home meets all of the three criteria above, you must provide additional  
fresh air. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 8.  
If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above, proceed to page 6.  
Confined and Unconfined Space  
The National Fuel Gas Code (ANSIZ2123.1, 1992 Section 5.3) defines a confined  
space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet** per 1,000 Btu per hour  
(4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that  
space and an 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.  
** Cubic feet equals length x width x height of room.  
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DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION  
FRESH AIR  
FOR  
Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space  
Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space.  
COMBUSTION  
AND  
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).  
VENTILATION  
Length x Width x Height = _________________ cu. ft. (volume of space)  
Example: Space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) =  
2560 cu. ft. (volume of space)  
Continued  
If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings, add  
the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space.  
2. Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the  
space can support.  
___________ (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = (Maximum Btu/Hr the space can  
support)  
Example: 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = 51.2 or 51,200 (maximum  
Btu/Hr the space can support)  
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.  
Vent-free heater  
Gas water heater*  
Gas furnace  
Vented gas heater  
Gas fireplace logs  
_________________ Btu/Hr  
_________________ Btu/Hr  
_________________ Btu/Hr  
_________________ Btu/Hr  
_________________ Btu/Hr  
Other gas appliances* + _________________ Btu/Hr  
Total  
= _________________ Btu/Hr  
Example: Gas water heater  
Vent-free heater  
Total  
40,000  
20,000  
60,000  
Btu/Hr  
Btu/Hr  
Btu/Hr  
+
=
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent draws combustion air  
from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors.  
4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of  
Btu/Hr used.  
_______________ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)  
_______________ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)  
Example: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)  
60,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)  
The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu/Hr used is  
more than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. You must provide additional  
fresh air. Your options are as follows:  
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space  
provides an unconfined space, remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation  
grills between rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside Building, page 7.  
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 8.  
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr heater, if lower Btu/Hr size makes room unconfined.  
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the  
space is an unconfined space. You will need no additional fresh air ventilation.  
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FRESH AIR  
FOR  
COMBUSTION  
AND  
WARNING  
If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that  
defined as an unconfined space, provide adequate combustion and  
ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel  
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3 or applicable local codes.  
VENTILATION  
VENTILATION AIR  
Ventilation Air From Inside Building  
Continued  
This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to  
an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one  
within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting the  
two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure 2). You can also remove door into adjoining  
room (see option 3, Figure 2). Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI  
Z223.1, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventila-  
tion grills or ducts.  
WARNING  
Rework worksheet, adding the space of the adjoining unconfined  
space. The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all  
appliances in both spaces.  
12"  
Ventilation Grills  
Into Adjoining Room,  
Ventilation  
Grills  
Option 2  
Or  
into Adjoining  
Room,  
Remove  
Door into  
Adjoining  
Room,  
Option 1  
Option 3  
12"  
Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building  
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Ventilation Air From Outdoors  
FRESH AIR  
FOR  
COMBUSTION  
AND  
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two  
permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor.  
Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. These  
spaces include attics and crawl spaces.  
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.  
VENTILATION  
Continued  
Ventilated  
Outlet  
Attic  
Air  
Outlet  
Air  
To Attic  
To  
Crawl  
Space  
Inlet  
Air  
Ventilated  
Inlet Air  
Crawl Space  
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors  
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INSTALLINGTO  
WALL  
NOTICE  
A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes.  
CHECK GAS TYPE  
Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not natural gas, do not install heater. Call  
dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater.  
INSTALLATION ITEMS  
Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below.  
• piping (check local codes)  
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)  
• manual shutoff valve *  
• ground joint union  
• test gauge connection * (see  
Figure 12, page 15)  
• sediment trap  
• tee joint  
• pipe wrench  
* An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable  
alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified  
manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 30.  
LOCATING HEATER  
This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall.  
WARNING  
Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 4 (page 10). If you  
can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.  
You can locate heater on floor, away from a wall. An optional floor mounting stand is  
needed. Purchase the floor mounting stand from your dealer. See Accessories, page 30.  
WARNING  
Never install the heater  
• in a bedroom or a bathroom  
• in a recreational vehicle  
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are  
less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater  
• as a fireplace insert  
• in high traffic areas  
• in windy or drafty areas  
CAUTION  
This heater creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to  
wall surfaces next to heater. Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth  
wall coverings or operating heater where impurities in the air (such  
as tobacco smoke) exist, may discolor walls.  
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 Fresh Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 5  
through 8.  
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INSTALLINGTO  
WALL  
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  
Continued  
For convenience and efficiency, 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 30. If plan-  
ning to use fan, locate heater near an electrical outlet.  
CEILING  
36"  
Minimum  
6"  
Minimum  
From  
Sides Of  
Heater  
Left  
Side  
Right  
Side  
3"  
Minimum To Top Surface  
Of Carpeting, Tile Or Other  
Combustible Material  
FLOOR  
Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater  
THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB  
The thermostat sensing bulb has been placed inside the heater for protection during  
shipping.  
Locating Thermostat Sensing Bulb  
1. Remove front panel of heater (see Figure 7, page 11).  
2. Locate thermostat sensing bulb just under burner assembly.  
IMPORTANT: Attach thermostat sensing bulb to back of heater for proper operation.  
Attaching Thermostat Sensing Bulb  
1. Remove thermostat sensing bulb from holders inside heater. Route through slot  
opening in bottom of heater.  
2. Place clamp on thermostat sensing bulb as shown in Figure 5. Clamp is provided in  
hardware package.  
3. Snap clamp into upper mounting hole as shown in Figure 5. Mounting hole is  
located on lower left edge on back of heater. Make sure the thermostat sensing  
bulb is pointing up.  
Thermostat  
Sensing Bulb  
Clamp  
Figure 5 - Attaching Thermostat Sensing Bulb  
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INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL  
Mounting Bracket  
The mounting bracket is located on back panel of heater. It has been taped there for  
shipping. Remove mounting bracket from back panel.  
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WALL  
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Mounting  
Bracket  
Figure 6 - Bracket Location  
Removing Front Panel Of Heater  
1. Remove two screws near bottom corners of front panel.  
2. Lift straight up on grill guard until it stops. Grill guard will slide up about 1/4".  
3. Pull bottom of front panel forward, then downward.  
4. Remove cardboard packing from grill and glass.  
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 16 inches apart from their centers. Attach mounting bracket to wall in  
one of two ways.  
1. Attaching to wall stud  
2. Attaching to wall anchor  
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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Marking Screw Locations  
1. Tape mounting bracket to wall where heater will be located. Make sure mounting  
bracket is level.  
INSTALLINGTO  
WALL  
Continued  
WARNING  
Maintain minimum clearances shown in Figure 8. If you can, provide  
greater clearances from floor 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.  
11"  
Min.  
7 1/4"  
Min.  
16"  
16"  
Only Insert Mounting  
Screws Through Last  
Hole On Each End  
Only Insert Mounting  
Screws Through Last  
Hole On Each End  
18 3/4"  
Min.  
18 3/4"  
Min.  
AjdoingWal  
AjdoingWal  
Floor  
Floor  
30,000 Btu/Hr Model  
20,000 Btu/Hr Models  
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 firmly fastened to wall studs.  
Attaching to wall anchor method  
For attaching mounting bracket to hollow walls (wall areas between studs) or solid  
walls (concrete or masonry)  
1. Drill holes at marked locations using 5/16" drill bit. For solid walls (concrete or  
masonry), drill at least 1" deep.  
2. Fold wall anchor as shown in Figure 9.  
Figure 9 - Folding Anchor  
3. Insert wall anchor (wings first) into hole. Tap anchor flush to wall.  
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4. For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red key into wall anchor. Push red key to “pop”  
open anchor wings. IMPORTANT: Do not hammer key!  
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WALL  
For thick walls (over 1/2" thick) or solid walls, do not pop open wings.  
Continued  
Figure 10 - Popping Open Anchor Wings For Thin Walls  
5. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line up last hole on each end of bracket with  
wall anchors.  
6. Insert mounting screws through bracket and into wall anchors.  
7. Tighten screws until mounting bracket is firmly fastened to wall.  
Placing Heater On Mounting Bracket  
1. Locate two horizontal slots on back panel of heater.  
2. Place heater onto mounting bracket. Slide horizontal slots onto stand-out tabs on  
mounting bracket.  
Horizontal Slots  
Stand-Out Tab  
Mounting Bracket  
(attached to wall)  
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).  
2. Mark screw locations on wall.  
3. Remove heater from mounting bracket.  
4. If installing bottom mounting screws into hollow or solid wall, install wall anchors.  
Follow steps 1 through 4 under Attaching To Wall Anchor Method, page 12.  
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 firmly secured to wall. Do not over tighten.  
Note: Do not replace front panel at this time. Replace front panel after making gas  
connections and checking for leaks (see pages 14-16). Make gas connections and  
check for leaks before replacing front panel (see pages 14-16).  
Figure 12 - Installing Bottom Mounting Screws  
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CONNECTING  
TO GAS  
NOTICE  
A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Fol-  
low all local codes.  
SUPPLY  
WARNING  
Never connect heater to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is  
commonly known as well-head gas.  
IMPORTANT: Check gas line pressure before connecting heater to gas line. Gas line  
pressure must be no greater than 14 inches of water. If gas line pressure is higher, heater  
regulator damage could occur.  
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 pressure will occur.  
Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters  
20,000 Btu/Hr Models  
30,000 Btu/Hr Model  
3/8" or greater  
1/2" or greater  
Installation must include a manual shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap.  
Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from  
heater (see Figure 13, page 15).  
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads. This will prevent excess sealant from  
going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves.  
CAUTION  
Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.  
Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 13, page 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.  
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IMPORTANT: Holdpressureregulatorwithwrenchwhenconnectingittogaspipingand/  
or fittings.  
CONNECTING  
TO GAS  
Pressure  
Regulator  
SUPPLY  
Continued  
3/8" NPT  
Pipe Nipple  
Heater  
Cabinet  
Ground Joint Union  
Tee Joint  
Manual  
Shutoff  
Valve *  
Test  
Gauge  
Connection *  
Reducer  
Bushing to  
1/8" NPT  
Typical Inlet Pipe from  
Gas Meter  
(4" W.C. to  
10.5" W.C. Pressure)  
1/8" NPT  
Plug Tap  
Tee Joint  
Sediment  
Trap  
Pipe  
Nipple  
3" Minimum  
Cap  
Figure 13 - Gas Connection  
* An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable  
alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified  
manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 30.  
CHECKING  
GAS  
CONNECTIONS  
WARNING  
Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installation or  
servicing. Correct all leaks at once.  
WARNING  
Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of  
liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.  
Correct all leaks at once.  
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM  
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG  
1. Disconnect heater and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping  
system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage heater regulator.  
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected.  
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or  
opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter.  
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4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and  
water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.  
5. Correct all leaks at once.  
CHECKING  
GAS  
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG  
1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 14).  
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main  
gas valve located on or near gas meter.  
CONNECTIONS  
Continued  
3. Check all joints from gas meter to manual shutoff valve (see Figure 15). Apply  
mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.  
4. Correct all leaks at once.  
PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS  
1. Open manual shutoff valve (see Figure 14).  
2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter.  
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position.  
4. Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to thermostat gas valve (see Figure 15).  
Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a  
leak.  
5. Correct all leaks at once.  
6. Light heater (see Operating Heater, pages 17 through 19). Check the rest of the  
internal joints for leaks.  
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 19).  
8. Replace front panel.  
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Manual  
Shutoff  
Valve  
Closed  
Figure 14 - Manual Shutoff Valve  
Thermostat Gas Valve  
Gas Meter  
Manual  
Shutoff  
Valve  
Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints  
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OPERATING  
HEATER  
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING  
WARNING  
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion  
may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.  
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the  
pilot, follow these instructions exactly.  
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to  
smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on  
the floor.  
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS  
• Do not try to light any appliance.  
• Do not touch any electric switch; do not use any phone in your building.  
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the  
gas supplier’s instructions.  
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.  
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools.  
If the knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a  
qualified service technician or gas supplier. Force or attempted repair may  
result in a fire or explosion.  
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call  
a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part  
of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.  
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS  
1. STOP! Read the safety information above.  
2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open.  
3. Turn control knob clockwise  
to the OFF position.  
Clockwise  
Control Knob  
Ignitor Button  
LO  
P I L O T  
O F F  
H I  
IGNITOR  
Figure 16 - Control Knob In The OFF Position  
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4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near  
the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information at the  
top of page 17. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.  
OPERATING  
HEATER  
C-clockwise  
5. Turn control knob counterclockwise  
to the PILOT position. Press in  
control knob for five (5) seconds (see Figure 16).  
Note: You may be running this heater for the first time after hooking up to  
gas supply. If so, the control knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds.  
This will allow air to bleed from the gas system.  
• If control knob does not pop up when released, contact a qualified  
service person or gas supplier for repairs.  
6. With control knob pressed in, push down and release ignitor button. This will  
light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front of burner. The pilot can be seen  
through the glass panel. If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until pilot  
lights.  
Note: If pilot does not stay lit, refer to Troubleshooting, pages 22 through  
25. Also contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs. Until  
repairs are made, light pilot with match. To light pilot with match, see  
Manual Lighting Procedure, page 19.  
7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30  
seconds, release control knob.  
Ignitor Electrode  
Thermocouple  
Pilot Burner  
Figure 17 - Pilot  
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 3 through 7. This heater has a safety  
interlock system. Wait one (1) minute before lighting pilot again.  
C-clockwise  
8. Turn control knob counterclockwise  
to desired heating level. The  
main burner should light. Set control knob to any heat level between HI and  
LO.  
CAUTION  
Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the manual shutoff valve.  
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OPERATING  
HEATER  
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE  
Shutting Off Heater  
1. Turn control knob clockwise  
to the OFF position.  
Clockwise  
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.  
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit)  
1. Turn control knob clockwise  
to the PILOT position.  
Clockwise  
THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION  
The thermostatic control used on these models differs from standard thermo-  
stats. Standard thermostats simply turn on and off the burner. The thermostat  
used on this heater senses the room temperature. The thermostat adjusts the  
amount of gas flow to the burner. This increases or decreases the burner flame  
height. At times the room may exceed the set temperature. If so, the burner will  
shut off. The burner will cycle back on when room temperature drops below the  
set temperature. The control knob can be set to any heat level between HI and  
LO.  
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 11).  
2. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions, pages 17 and 18.  
3. With control knob pressed in, strike match. Hold match to pilot until pilot  
lights.  
4. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30  
seconds, release control knob.  
5. Replace front panel.  
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Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often.  
INSPECTING  
BURNER  
PILOT FLAME PATTERN  
Figure 18 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 19 shows an incorrect pilot  
flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will  
cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the heater will shut  
down.  
Pilot Burner  
Thermocouple  
Figure 18 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern  
Thermocouple  
Pilot Burner  
Figure 19 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern  
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 19.  
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 19).  
• see Troubleshooting, pages 22 through 25.  
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BURNER FLAME PATTERN  
INSPECTING  
BURNER  
Continued  
Figure 20 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 21 shows an incorrect burner  
flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping of the flame. It  
also shows the flame higher than 1/2 the glass panel height.  
WARNING  
If yellow tipping occurs, your heater could produce increased levels  
of carbon monoxide. If burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping,  
follow instructions at bottom of this page.  
NOTICE  
Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping. Dirt or other fine  
particles enter the heater and burn causing brief patches of orange  
flame.  
1/2 GLASS HEIGHT  
CORRECT FLAME PATTERN  
AT HIGH POSITION  
Figure 20 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern  
Yellow  
Tipping  
1/2 GLASS HEIGHT  
INCORRECT FLAME PATTERN  
AT HIGH POSITION  
Figure 21 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern  
If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 21  
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 19)  
• see Troubleshooting, pages 22 through 25  
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CLEANING  
AND  
WARNING  
Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning.  
MAINTENANCE  
CAUTION  
You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passage-  
ways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use.  
Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Heater  
may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpet-  
ing, bedding material, etc.  
ODS/PILOT AND BURNER  
• Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or small, soft bristled brush to clean.  
CABINET  
Air Passageways  
• Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean.  
Exterior  
• Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture. Wipe the cabinet  
to remove dust.  
TROUBLE-  
SHOOTING  
Note: All troubleshoot-  
ing items are listed in  
order of operation.  
WARNING  
Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a  
qualified 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.  
OBSERVED  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
When ignitor button  
is pressed, there is no  
spark at ODS/pilot  
1. Ignitor electrode posi-  
tioned wrong  
2. Ignitor electrode broken  
1. Replace ignitor  
2. Replace ignitor  
3. Ignitor electrode not con- 3. Reconnect ignitor cable  
nected to ignitor cable  
4. Ignitor cable pinched or  
wet  
4. Free ignitor cable if  
pinched by any metal or  
tubing. Keep ignitor cable  
dry  
5. Piezo ignitor nut is loose 5. Tighten nut holding piezo  
ignitor to heater cabinet.  
Nut is located inside heater  
cabinet at top  
6. Broken ignitor cable  
7. Bad piezo ignitor  
6. Replace ignitor cable  
7. Replace piezo ignitor  
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OBSERVED  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE  
CAUSE  
TROUBLE-  
REMEDY  
SHOOTING  
When ignitor button  
is pressed, there is  
spark at ODS/pilot  
but no ignition  
1. Gas supply turned off  
or manual shutoff  
valve closed  
2. Control knob not in  
PILOT position  
1. Turn on gas supply or  
open manual shutoff  
valve  
2. Turn control knob to  
PILOT position  
Continued  
3. Control knob not  
pressed in while in  
PILOT position  
3. Press in control knob  
while in PILOT position  
4. Air in gas lines when  
installed  
4. Continue holding down  
control knob. Repeat  
igniting operation until  
air is removed  
5. ODS/pilot is clogged  
5. Clean ODS/pilot (see  
Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 22) or  
replace ODS/pilot  
assembly  
6. Gas regulator setting is  
not correct  
6. Replace gas regulator  
ODS/pilot lights but  
flame goes out when  
control knob is  
released  
1. Control knob not fully  
pressed in  
2. Control knob not  
pressed in long enough  
1. Press in control knob  
fully  
2. After ODS/pilot lights,  
keep control knob  
pressed in 30 seconds  
3. Wait one (1) minute for  
safety interlock system to  
reset. Repeat ignition  
operation  
3. Safety interlock  
system has been  
triggered (Thermostat  
models only)  
4. Manual shutoff valve  
not fully open  
4. Fully open manual shut-  
off valve  
5. Thermocouple connec-  
tion loose at control  
valve  
5. Hand tighten until snug,  
then tighten 1/4 turn more  
6. Pilot flame not touch-  
ing thermocouple,  
which allows thermo-  
couple to cool, causing  
pilot flame to go out.  
This problem could be  
caused by one or both  
of the following:  
6. A) Contact local natural  
gas company  
B) Clean ODS/pilot (see  
Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 22) or  
replace ODS/pilot  
assembly  
A) Low gas pressure  
B) Dirty or partially  
clogged ODS/pilot  
7. Thermocouple dam-  
aged  
7. Replace thermocouple  
8. Replace control valve  
8. Control valve damaged  
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OBSERVED  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE  
CAUSE  
TROUBLE-  
REMEDY  
SHOOTING  
Burner does not light  
after ODS/pilot is lit  
1. Burner orifice is  
clogged  
1. Clean burner (see Clean-  
ing and Maintenance,  
page 22) or replace burner  
orifice  
Continued  
2. Burner orifice diameter 2. Replace burner orifice  
is too small  
3. Inlet gas pressure is  
too low  
3. Contact local natural gas  
company  
Delayed ignition of  
burner  
1. Manifold pressure is  
too low  
1. Contact local natural gas  
company  
2. Burner orifice is  
clogged  
2. Clean burner (see Clean-  
ing and Maintenance,  
page 22) or replace burner  
orifice  
Burner backfiring  
during combustion  
1. Burner orifice is  
clogged or damaged  
1. Clean burner (see Clean-  
ing and Maintenance,  
page 22) or replace burner  
orifice  
2. Burner damaged  
2. Replace burner  
3. Gas regulator defective  
3. Replace gas regulator  
Yellow flame during  
burner combustion  
1. Not enough air  
1. Check burner for dirt and  
debris. If found, clean  
burner (see Cleaning and  
Maintenance, page 22)  
2. Replace gas regulator  
2. Gas regulator defective  
Slight smoke or odor  
during initial opera-  
tion  
1. Residues from manu-  
facturing processes  
1. Problem will stop after a  
few hours of operation  
Heater produces a  
whistling noise when  
burner is lit  
1. Turning control knob  
to HI position when  
burner is cold  
1. Turn control knob to LO  
position and let warm up  
for a minute  
2. Air in gas line  
2. Operate burner until air is  
removed from line. Have  
gas line checked by local  
natural gas company  
3. Observe minimum installa-  
tion clearances (see Figure  
4, page 10)  
3. Air passageways on  
heater blocked  
4. Clean burner (see Clean-  
ing and Maintenance,  
page 22) or replace burner  
orifice  
4. Dirty or partially  
clogged burner orifice  
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TROUBLE-  
WARNING  
If you smell gas  
• Shut off gas supply.  
SHOOTING  
Continued  
• Do not try to light any appliance.  
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your  
building.  
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow  
the gas supplier’s instructions.  
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.  
IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning  
supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or  
textiles, etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors.  
OBSERVED  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE  
CAUSE  
REMEDY  
1. This is common with  
most heaters. If noise is  
excessive, contact quali-  
fied service person  
Heater produces a  
clicking/ticking noise  
just after burner is lit  
or shut off  
1. Metal expanding while  
heating or contracting  
while cooling  
1. Ventilate room. Stop  
using odor causing  
products while heater is  
running  
Heater produces  
unwanted odors  
1. Heater burning vapors  
from paint, hair spray,  
glues, etc. See IMPOR-  
TANT statement  
above).  
2. Locate and correct all  
leaks (see Checking Gas  
Csonnections, page 15)  
2. Gas leak. See Warn-  
ing statement at top  
of page  
1. Open window and/or door  
for ventilation  
1. Not enough fresh air is  
available  
Heater shuts off in  
use (ODS operates)  
2. Contact local propane/LP  
gas company  
2. Low line pressure  
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see  
Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 22)  
3. ODS/pilot is partially  
clogged  
1. Locate and correct all  
leaks (see Checking Gas  
Connections, page 15)  
2. Replace control valve  
1. Gas leak. See Warn-  
ing statement at top  
of page  
Gas odor even when  
control knob is in  
OFF position  
2. Control valve defective  
1. Take apart gas tubing and  
remove foreign matter  
1. Foreign matter be-  
tween control valve  
and burner  
Gas odor during  
combustion  
2. Locate and correct all  
leaks (see Checking Gas  
Connections, page 15)  
2. Gas leak. See Warn-  
ing statement at top  
of page  
1. Refer to Air for Combus-  
tion and Ventilation  
Moisture/condensa-  
tion noticed on  
windows  
1. Not enough combus-  
tion/ventilation air.  
requirements (page 5)  
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If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190.  
TECHNICAL  
SERVICE  
CGN20T/CGN20TL  
20,000 Btu/Hr Models 30,000 Btu/Hr Models  
CGN30T/CGN30TL  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Btu (Variable)  
Type Gas  
10,000/20,000  
Natural Only  
Piezo  
15,000/30,000  
Natural Only  
Piezo  
Ignition  
Pressure Regulator Setting  
3" W.C.  
3" W.C.  
Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water)  
Maximum  
10.5"  
4"  
10.5"  
4"  
Minimum  
Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)  
Heater  
Carton  
23.5 x 18.5 x 8.0  
25.8 x 21.3 x 10.1  
23.5 x 25.9 x 8.0  
25.8 x 28.7 x 10.1  
Weight (pounds)  
Heater  
22  
27  
30  
35  
Shipping  
When gas pressure is too low  
SERVICE  
HINTS  
• pilot will not stay lit  
• burner will have delayed ignition  
• heater will not produce specified heat  
When gas quality is bad  
• pilot will not stay lit  
• burner will produce flames and soot  
• heater will backfire when lit  
You may feel your gas pressure is too low or gas quality is bad. If so, contact your  
local natural gas supplier.  
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 International.  
SERVICE  
PUBLICATIONS  
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for parts replaced under warranty.  
REPLACEMENT  
PARTS  
Parts Under Warranty  
Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement  
part(s), either contact your nearest Parts Central (see below) or call DESA International’s  
Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190 for referral information.  
When calling DESA International, have ready  
• your name  
• your address  
• model number of your heater  
• how heater was malfunctioning  
• type of gas used (propane/LP or natural gas)  
• purchase date  
Usually, we will ask you to return the defective part to the factory.  
Parts Not Under Warranty  
Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement  
part(s), either contact your nearest Parts Central (see below) or call DESA  
International’s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral information.  
When calling DESA International, have ready  
• model number of your heater  
• the replacement part number  
These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support  
our customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories.  
PARTS  
CENTRALS  
Baltimore Electric  
1348 Dixwell Avenue  
Hamden, CT 06514  
1-800-397-7553  
Washer Equipment Co.  
1715 Main Street  
Kansas City, MO 64108  
KS, MO, AR  
Dayton Hardware  
P.O. Box 275  
North Dayton Station  
Dayton, OH 45404  
All States  
203-248-7553  
816-842-3911  
Parts Department  
513-258-3721  
East Coast Energy  
Products  
833 Broadway  
W. Long Branch, NJ 07764  
908-870-8809  
1-800-755-8809  
OH 1-800-762-3426  
Portable Heater Parts  
342 N. County Rd. 400 East  
Valparaiso, IN 46383  
All States  
Halco Enterprises  
208 Carter Drive, Unit 21  
West Chester, PA 19382  
215-696-2670  
219-462-7441  
1-800-362-6951  
1-800-368-0803  
Tarantin Tank Co.  
P.O. Box 6129  
Freehold, NJ 07728  
908-780-9340  
FBD  
LA Porte's Parts & Service  
2444 N. 5th Street  
Hartsville, SC 29550  
803-332-0191  
P.O. Box 1096  
1720 Kummer Road  
Franklin, KY 42134  
502-586-1922  
1-800-654-8534  
1-800-922-0724  
Parts Department  
Albany Ladder  
1586-90 Central Avenue  
Albany, NY 12205  
NY, MA, VT  
Cans Unlimited, Inc.  
P.O. Box 645  
Taylor, SC 29687  
All States  
Four Flags Power Products  
1115 Stateline Road  
Niles, MI 49120  
518-869-5335  
616-684-2697  
1-800-268-4983  
1-800-354-7368  
803-879-3009  
1-800-845-5301  
Master Service Center  
1184 Wilson NW  
Walker, MI 49504  
616-791-4760  
1-800-446-1446  
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This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow  
the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 27 of this manual.  
PARTS LIST  
PART NUMBER FOR  
CGN20T/CGN20TL CGN30T/CGN30TL  
KEY  
NO.  
1
20,000 Btu/Hr  
098304-01  
098742-03  
098742-19  
103476-01  
101108-01  
098533-04AA  
098260-09  
098532-04AA  
M11084-26  
098352-01CJ  
098271-02  
098249-01  
099440-05  
098514-01  
098515-01  
103446-01  
098517-01  
103845-02  
099066-01  
099415-07  
099553-01  
103255-01  
103256-01  
098522-10  
098530-03  
098530-04  
097159-04  
M11084-26  
M11084-38  
NJF-8C  
30,000 Btu/Hr  
098304-01  
098742-04  
098742-20  
103476-02  
101108-01  
098533-05AA  
098260-10  
098532-05AA  
M11084-26  
098352-02CJ  
098271-02  
098249-01  
099440-05  
098514-01  
098515-01  
103447-01  
098517-01  
103845-04  
099066-01  
099415-07  
099553-01  
103255-01  
103256-01  
098522-12  
098531-04  
098531-05  
097159-04  
M11084-26  
M11084-38  
NJF-8C  
DESCRIPTION  
QTY.  
2
1
1
1
Screw, #10 x 3/8"  
Front Panel for CGN20T/CGN30T (Champagne)  
Front Panel for CGN20TL/CGN30TL (Ivory)  
Grill Guard  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Removable Speed Clip  
Bottom Glass Retainer  
Glass Panel  
2
1
1
Top Glass Retainer  
Screw, #10 x 3/8"  
Deflector Unit  
1
4
1
10  
11  
12  
12-1  
12-2  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
Ignitor Cable  
1
Nut, M5  
2
ODS/Pilot Assembly  
Thermocouple  
1
1
Ignitor Electrode  
1
Burner  
1
3/16" Pilot Tubing  
Injector  
1
1
Mounting Bracket  
1
Pressure Regulator  
Pilot Shield  
1
1
3/8" Outlet (Burner) Tubing  
3/8" Inlet Tubing  
1
1
Thermostat Gas Valve  
Cabinet for CGN20T/CGN30T (Woodgrain)  
Cabinet for CGN20TL/CGN30TL (Ivory)  
Piezo Ignitor  
1
1
1
1
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24  
25  
26  
Screw, #10 x 3/8"  
Screw, #8 x 3/8"  
2
2
Hex Nut  
1
PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN  
098305-01  
100642-01  
098305-01  
100642-01  
Control Position Label  
Hardware Assembly  
1
1
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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  
International’s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral information. You can  
also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.  
ACCESSORIES  
FAN KITS - GA3100A and GA3200TA  
For all models. Provides better heat distri-  
bution. Makes heater more efficient.  
Complete installation and operating instruc-  
tions included.  
Manually controlled - GA3100A. Includes  
ON/OFF switch.  
Thermostatically controlled - GA3200TA.  
Includes three settings: ON/OFF/AUTO.  
FLOOR MOUNTING STAND  
20,000 Btu/Hr Models  
CGN20TL - GA4500L - Ivory  
CGN20T - GA4500 - Champagne  
30,000 Btu/Hr Models  
CGN30TL - GA4510L - Ivory  
CGN30T - GA4510 - Champagne  
For locating heater on the floor, away  
from a wall. Complete installation  
instructions included.  
MANUAL SHUTOFF  
VALVE - GA5010  
For all models. Manual shutoff valve  
with 1/8" NPT tap.  
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WARRANTY INFORMATION  
KEEP THIS WARRANTY  
Model  
Serial No.  
Date Purchased  
Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory.  
We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our  
standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
COMFORT GLOW VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATERS  
DESAInternationalwarrantsthisproducttobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsandcomponentsfortwo(2)yearsfrom  
the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in  
accordance with all applicable instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check  
must be presented.  
This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to  
restore this heater to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Authorized  
Service Center. Warranty part(s) MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or DESA  
International who will provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use original factory replacement parts  
voids this warranty. The heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and  
instructions furnished with the unit.  
This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear, or parts that  
fail or become damaged as a result of misuse, accidents, lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper  
installation. Travel, diagnostic cost, labor, transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a  
defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner.  
TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE  
OF THE PRODUCT; THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED  
WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING  
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO TWO (2)  
YEARS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE; AND DESA INTERNATIONAL’S LIABILITY IS  
HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA INTERNATIONAL  
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT, INCI-  
DENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
Somestatesdonotallowalimitationonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylastsoranexclusionorlimitationofincidental  
orconsequentialdamages, sotheabovelimitationonimpliedwarranties, orexclusionorlimitationondamagesmay  
not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.  
For information about this warranty write:  
2701 Industrial Drive  
P.O. Box 90004  
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004  
103873-01  
REV. A  
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