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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 31) 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.

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 canʼt supply original replacement part(s), 

call DESA Heating Productsʼ 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 

canʼt supply original replacement part(s), either 

contact your nearest Parts Central (see page 31) 

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

EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE 
GA5010

For all models. 

Equipment shutoff valve with 

1/8" NPT tap.

FAN KITS - GA3250T

For all models.

 Provides better heat distribution. 

Makes heater more efficient. Complete installation 

and operating instructions included.
Thermostatically-controlled, blower turns itself on 

and off as required.

FLOOR MOUNTING KIT - GA4550

For all models.

 Provides more flexible installa-

tion options.

ELECTRONIC IGNITOR KIT - GA435 
Not Shown

For all piezo ignitor models. 

Provides  easier 

lighting of the pilot.

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.

Summary of Contents for CRN18

Page 1: ...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 Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor s phone Follow the gas sup...

Page 2: ...This appliance is not convert ible for use with other gases Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer State of Massachusetts The installation must be made by a li...

Page 3: ...s heater WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insertorotheraccessorynotap proved for use with this heater Due to high te...

Page 4: ...4 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...

Page 5: ...must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is de ned as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the out side atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rat...

Page 6: ...r the space can support You must provide additional fresh air Your options are as follows A Rework worksheet adding the space of an adjoin ingroom Iftheextraspaceprovidesanuncon ned space remove door...

Page 7: ...use In the event of a power outage you can use this heater as your primary heat source WARNING A quali ed ser vice person must install heater Follow all local codes CHECK GAS TYPE Use only the correct...

Page 8: ...ewtoformfrom toomuch moisture See Airfor Combustion and Ventilation page 5 If high humid ity is experienced a dehumidi er may be used to help lower the water vapor content in the air For convenience a...

Page 9: ...ese holes only 3 Remove tape and mounting bracket from wall 4 and 5 Plaque Heaters 3 Plaque Heater 18 3 4 Min 16 Min 14 18 3 4 Min 12 Min Adjoining Wall 14 Adjoining Wall Only Insert Mounting Screws T...

Page 10: ...ontal slots onto stand out tabs on mount ing 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...

Page 11: ...ECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING This appliance requires a 3 8 NPT National Pipe Thread inlet connection to the pressure regulator WARNING Aquali edservice personmustconnectheatertogas supply Follow all l...

Page 12: ...minants 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 conne...

Page 13: ...ated 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 valv...

Page 14: ...not fol low these instructions exactly a re or explosion may result causing property damage per sonal injury or loss of life A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting t...

Page 15: ...in for30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Now follow step 8 under Lighting Instructions page 14 5 Replace front panel THERMOSTAT MODELS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE L...

Page 16: ...ockwise to the OFF position repeat steps 5 and 6 If pilot does not stay lit after several tries refer to Troubleshooting page 19 contact a quali ed service person or gas supplier Until repairs are mad...

Page 17: ...ob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Follow step 8 under Lighting Instructions page 16 5 Replace front panel INSPECTING HEATER Check pilot ame patter...

Page 18: ...r 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 l...

Page 19: ...e LP gas 5 ODS pilot is clogged 6 Gas regulator setting is not correct 7 Thermostat control knob is not in pilot position thermostat models only REMEDY 1 Replace pilot assembly 2 Replace pilot assembl...

Page 20: ...d 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 18 or replace ODS pilot assembly 6 Replace pilot...

Page 21: ...company 3 CleanODS pilot seeCleaning and Maintenance page 18 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 12 2 Replace control valve 1 Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign ma...

Page 22: ...Dimensions listed are outer most points on the heater includes control knobs and grill For purposes of input adjustment CRP16 CRP16T CRP26 CRP26T CRT26PT Btu Variable 6 000 11 000 16 000 6 000 16 000...

Page 23: ...lly 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 P...

Page 24: ...883 01H 24 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN CABINET BODY MODELS CRP16 CRN18 CRP16T CRN18T CRP26 CRN30 CRP26T and CRN30T 14 3 16 8 5 6 7 4 1 2 Manual models only Thermostat models only 10 9 11 12 13 15 See...

Page 25: ...09 098271 09 098271 09 Ignitor Cable 1 9 098462 01 ____ 098462 01 ____ Control Rod Assembly 1 10 098325 01 ____ 098325 01 ____ Roll Pin 1 11 098354 03 ____ 098354 03 ____ Control Knob 1 12 099415 18 0...

Page 26: ...AKDOWN CABINET BODY MODELS CRT26PT AND CRT30NT 11 3 13 8 5 7 4 1 2 See Pages 26 and 27 9 10 12 6 AA Battery Positive UP AAA Battery Negative UP Install Battery According To This Illustration Determine...

Page 27: ...5 Re ector Assembly 1 5 Cabinet Back Panel 1 6 111435 01 111435 01 Electronic Ignitor 1 7 099066 02 099066 02 Mounting Bracket 1 8 098271 11 098271 11 Ignitor Cable 1 9 099415 18 099415 19 Gas Regulat...

Page 28: ...28 5 7 8 10 10 11 7 12 12 13 9 4 4 1 2 6 3 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS CRP16 CRN18 CRP26 AND CRN30 2 ODS Pilot 1 Burner Assembly CRP16 and CRN18 5 8 7 10 11 9 4 4 1 2 6 3 Burne...

Page 29: ...099056 01 099056 02 Injector Plaque B 1 9 103844 01 103844 01 100747 01 100747 01 Control Valve 1 10 103352 03 103352 03 103353 04 103353 04 Tubing Valve to Plaque A 1 11 103352 04 103352 04 103353 0...

Page 30: ...0 5 6 7 4 6 3 1 2 Burner Assembly CRP26T CRT26PT CRN30T and CRT30NT ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS CRP16T CRN18T CRP26T CRT26PT CRN30T AND CRT30NT 5 7 6 4 3 1 2 Burner Assembly CRP...

Page 31: ...lacement Parts on page 23 of this manual PARTS CENTRAL These Parts Centrals are privately owned business es They have agreed to support our customer s needs by providing original replacement parts and...

Page 32: ...be installed by a quali ed 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 nor...

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