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103568

OWNER’S MANUAL

TECHNICAL
SERVICE

You may have further questions about in-
stallation, operation, or troubleshooting.

If so, contact DESA International’s Techni-
cal Service Department at 1-800-323-5190.

SPECIFICATIONS

When gas pressure is too low

• 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.

SERVICE HINTS

RN30D

CGN20(L)

Btu (Variable)

15,000/30,000

10,000/20,000

Type Gas

Natural Only

Natural Only

Ignition

Piezo

Piezo

Pressure Regulator Setting

3" W.C.

3" W.C.

Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water)

Maximum

10.5"

10.5"

Minimum

4"

4"

Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)

Heater

23.5 x 25.9 x 8.0

23.5 x 18.5 x 8.0

Carton

26 x 27.75 x 9.63

26 x 20.5 x 9.63

Weight (pounds)

Heater

30

22

Shipping

35

27

ACCESSORIES

MANUAL SHUTOFF
VALVE - GA5010

For all models. Manual shutoff valve with 1/
8" NPT tap.

Purchase these heater accessories from your
local dealer. If they can not supply these
accessories, either contact your nearest Parts
Central (see page 15) 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.

FLOOR MOUNTING STAND
20,000 Btu/Hr Models
CGN20L - GA4500L - Ivory
CGN20 - GA4500 - Earthtone

For locating heater on the floor, away from
a wall. Complete installation and operating
instructions included.

FAN KITS - GA3100A AND
GA3200TA

For all models. Provides better heat distri-
bution. Makes heater more efficient. Com-
plete installation and operating instructions
included.

Manually controlled - GA3100A. Includes
ON/OFF switch.

Thermostatically controlled - GA3200TA.
Includes three settings: ON/OFF/AUTO.

Summary of Contents for CGN20

Page 1: ...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 I E In...

Page 2: ...his heater can causeseriousinjuryordeathfrom burns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death WARNING Any change to this heater or...

Page 3: ...t space Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are in stalled through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space Adjoining rooms are c...

Page 4: ...ining room is supplied with grills or open ings 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...

Page 5: ...Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two per manent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items...

Page 6: ...nts These currents move heat to wall sur faces 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 di...

Page 7: ...Hole On Each End Floor Attaching to wall stud This method providesthestrongesthold Insertmounting screws through mounting bracket and into wall studs Attaching to wall anchor This method allows you to...

Page 8: ...optional A G A design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 15 Tee Joint Reducer Bushing to 1 8 NPT 1 8 NPT Plug Tap Pressure Regulator Test Gauge Connection Sediment Tr...

Page 9: ...4 Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles form ing show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 P...

Page 10: ...ou may be running this heater for the first time after hook ing up to gas supply If so the con trol knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds This will allow air to bleed from the gas system If co...

Page 11: ...tern shows yellow tipping follow instructions at bottom of this page CORRECT FLAME PATTERN AT HIGH POSITION 1 2 HEAT SHIELD OR GLASS HEIGHT Figure 18 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern INSPECTING BURNER Ch...

Page 12: ...ermocoupletocool caus ing pilot flame 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...

Page 13: ...s line 3 Air passageways on heater blocked 4 Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice REMEDY 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 11 or replace burner orifice 2 Contact local natural gas...

Page 14: ...See Warning statement above 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warning statement above 1 Not enough combustion ventilation air OBSERVED PROBLEM...

Page 15: ...s H x W x D Heater 23 5 x 25 9 x 8 0 23 5 x 18 5 x 8 0 Carton 26 x 27 75 x 9 63 26 x 20 5 x 9 63 Weight pounds Heater 30 22 Shipping 35 27 ACCESSORIES MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 Forallmodels Manualsh...

Page 16: ...6 103568 VENT FREE NATURAL GAS HEATERS BLUE FLAME CGN20 CGN20L AND RN30D 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 15 17 19 21 22 23 24 20 27 26 18 14 16 25 3 13 10 1 10 2 ODS Pilot RN30D ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN...

Page 17: ...G 1 10 1 098514 01 Thermocouple 1 10 2 098594 01 Ignitor Electrode 1 11 103447 01 Burner 1 12 099387 05 3 16 Pilot Tubing 1 13 103845 04 Injector 1 14 099066 01 Mounting Bracket 1 15 099415 07 Pressur...

Page 18: ...8 VENT FREE NATURAL GAS HEATERS BLUE FLAME CGN20 CGN20L AND RN30D 12 1 12 2 ODS Pilot 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 17 19 27 21 23 24 25 26 22 29 28 20 16 18 15 CGN20 CGN20L ILLUSTRATED PARTS BR...

Page 19: ...Pilot Assembly 1 12 1 098514 01 Thermocouple 1 12 2 098594 01 Ignitor Electrode 1 13 103446 01 Burner 1 14 099387 05 3 16 Pilot Tubing 1 15 103845 02 Injector 1 16 099066 01 Mounting Bracket 1 17 099...

Page 20: ...s When calling a Parts Central ask for the Parts Department REPLACEMENT PARTS Baltimore Electric 1348 Dixwell Avenue Hamden CT 06514 1 800 397 7553 203 248 7553 Parts Department Portable Heater Parts...

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Page 24: ...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...

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