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BLUE FLAME

VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this

or any other appliance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s

instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the

gas supplier.

WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it
is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion must be provided. Refer to page 3 of this
manual.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not
prohibited by state 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 appliance
is not convertible for use with other gases.

10,000 BTU/HR THERMOSTATICALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS

Summary of Contents for CFP1000BT

Page 1: ...ne Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion must be provided Refer to page 3 of this manual This a...

Page 2: ... or drafty areas 6 This heater needs fresh outside air ven tilation to run properly This heater has an oxygen depletion sensor ODS pi lot light safety system The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 3 through 5 7 Keep all air openings in the front and bottom of heater clear and free of de bris This will insure enough air for pr...

Page 3: ...n ever New materials increased insulation and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes Home own ers 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 pos sible While it is good to make your home energy efficient your home needs to breathe Fresh air must enter your home All f...

Page 4: ...lume of space 50 cu ft Maximum Btu Hr the space can sup port Example 2304 cu ft volume of space 50 cu ft 46 1 or 46 100 maximum Btu Hr the space can sup port 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning ap pliances in the space Vent free heater _________ Btu Hr Gas water heater ________ Btu Hr Gas furnace ____________ Btu Hr Vented gas heater ________ Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs________ Btu Hr Other gas app...

Page 5: ...door into adjoining room see op tion 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 ventilation grills or ducts Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Outdoors Outlet Air Ventilated Attic Outlet Air Inlet Air Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space To Crawl Space To Attic Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by ...

Page 6: ...ative to test gauge connection The optional A G A design certified manual shutoff valve can be purchased from your dealer See Accessory page 15 LOCATING HEATER This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall WARNING Maintainthemini mumclearancesshowninFigure 4 Ifyoucan providegreaterclear ances from floor ceiling and joining wall WARNING Never install the heater in a bathroom in a recreational veh...

Page 7: ...s and wall see Figure 8 ANCHOR 1 16 Space Thin or Thick Wall thick wall shown Solid Wall Installing Bottom Mounting Screw 1 Locate bottom mounting hole This hole is near bottom on back panel of heater see Figure 11 2 Mark screw location on wall 3 Remove heater from wall 4 If installing bottom mounting screw into hollow or solid wall install wall anchor Follow steps 1 through 5 under Attaching To W...

Page 8: ... rain or sleet CAUTION Never connect heater directly to the propane LP supply This heater requires an external regulator not supplied Install the external regulator be tween the heater and propane LP supply Propane LP Supply Tank Figure 12 External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down Vent Pointing Down External Regulator Installsedimenttrapinsupplylineasshown in Figure 13 Locate sediment trap where ...

Page 9: ...heck all joints from manual shutoff valve to control valve see Figure 15 Apply mixture of liquid soap and wa ter to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Light heater see Operating Heater page 9 and 10 Check the rest of the internal joints for leaks 7 Turn off heater see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 10 8 Replace front panel ON POSITION OFF POSITION Figure 14 Man...

Page 10: ...efer to Troubleshooting pages 12 through 14 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 7 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 ...

Page 11: ...heater and burn causing brief patches of orange flame WARNING If yellow tipping occurs your heater could pro duce increased levels of carbon monoxide If burner flame pat tern shows yellow tipping follow instructions at bottom of this page CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ODS PILOT AND BURNER ORIFICE Use a vacuum cleaner pressurized air or small soft bristled brush to clean CABINET Air Passageways Use a va...

Page 12: ...ng A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot 7 Thermocouple damaged 8 Control valve damaged REMEDY 1 Replace ignitor 2 Replace ignitor 3 Reconnect ignitor cable 4 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 5 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to heater cabinet Nut is located inside heater cabinet at top 6 Replace ignitor cable 7 Replace piezo ignitor...

Page 13: ... Have gas checked by local propane LP gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clear ances see Figure 4 page 6 4 Clean burner see Cleaning and Main tenance page 11 or replace burner ori fice POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Burner orifice is clogged 2 Burner orifice diameter is too small 3 Inlet gas pressure is too low 1 Manifold pressure is too low 2 Burner orifice is clogged 1 Burner orifice is clogged or dam...

Page 14: ... noise is excessive contact qualified ser vice person 1 Ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running 2 Refill supply tank 3 Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 9 1 Open window and or door for ventila tion 2 Contact local propane LP gas company 3 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 11 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing G...

Page 15: ...ed this product If they cannot sup ply original replacement part s call DESA International s Technical Service Depart ment at 1 800 323 5190 for referral infor mation When contacting your dealer or DESA International have ready your name and address model number of your heater how heater was malfunctioning type of gas used propane LPor natu ral gas purchase date Usually we will ask you to return t...

Page 16: ...16 102393 PROPANE LP GAS HEATER BLUE FLAME 10 000 BTU 12 2 12 1 ODS PILOT ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 10 12 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 23 24 27 14 22 20 26 25 19 25 21 VP1000BT ...

Page 17: ...098352 03BR Deflector Unit 1 10 098271 03 Ignitor Cable 1 11 098249 01 Nut M5 2 12 099059 03 ODS Pilot Assembly 1 12 1 098514 01 Thermocouple 1 12 2 098594 01 Ignitor Electrode 1 13 099386 02 Burner 1 14 099387 11 Pilot Tubing 1 15 098251 07 Injector 1 16 099463 01 Injector Holder 1 17 099415 02 Pressure Regulator 1 18 102863 01 Burner Tubing 1 19 102864 01 Regulator Tubing 1 20 102492 01 5 16 Mal...

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Page 20: ...iswarranty Theheater 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 orbecomedamagedasaresultofmisuse accidents lackofpropermaintenanceordefectscausedbyimproperinstallation Travel diagnostic cost labor tra...

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