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103569

OWNER’S MANUAL

TECHNICAL
SERVICE

You may have further questions about in-
stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If
so, contact DESA International’s Technical
Service Department at 1-800-323-5190.

SPECIFICATIONS

RP30D

CGP20(L)

Btu (Variable)

15,000/30,000

10,000/20,000

Type Gas

Propane/LP Only

Propane/LP Only

Ignition

Piezo

Piezo

Pressure Regulator Setting

8" W.C.

8" W.C.

Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water)

Maximum

14"

14"

Minimum

11"

11"

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

When gas pressure is too low

• pilot will not stay lit

• burner will have delayed ignition

• heater will not produce specified heat

• propane/LP gas supply may be low

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
propane/LP gas supplier.

SERVICE HINTS

CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE

 WARNING: Turn off heater

and let cool before cleaning.

 CAUTION: You must keep

control areas, burner, and circu-
lating air passageways of heater
clean. Inspect these areas of
heater before each use. Have
heater inspected yearly by a quali-
fied service person. Heater may
need more frequent cleaning due
to excessive lint from carpeting
and bedding material, sawdust,
cobwebs, 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 cabi-
net to remove dust.

Summary of Contents for CGP20

Page 1: ...apors 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...

Page 2: ...g WARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGS DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death WARNING Anychangetothis heater or its controls can be dan gerous 2 Do not place propane LP supply tank s inside any str...

Page 3: ...space Adjoining rooms are communicating only iftherearedoorlesspassagewaysorventila tion grills between them WARNING This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are pro vi...

Page 4: ...gas heater ________ Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs ________ Btu Hr Other gas appliances ____ Btu Hr Total ____ Btu Hr Example Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr Vent free heater 20 000 Btu Hr Total 60 000 Btu...

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: ...onnection see Figure 13 page 9 sediment trap tee joint pipe wrench AnA G A design certified manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Pur chase the op...

Page 7: ...nchor 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...

Page 8: ...st gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from heater see Figure 13 page 9 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe...

Page 9: ...em 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 ei ther using compressed ai...

Page 10: ...s appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions ex actly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to...

Page 11: ...flame pattern and burner flame pattern often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 18 shows a correct pilot flame pat tern Figure 19 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incorrect pilot flame is not touchi...

Page 12: ...tionlooseatcon trol valve 5 Pilotflamenottouchingthermocouple which allows thermocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This problemcouldbecausedbyoneorboth of the following A Low gas pressure B...

Page 13: ...n heater blocked 4 Dirty or partially clogged burner ori fice Continued REMEDY 1 Contactlocalpropane LPgascompany 2 Clean burner see Cleaning and Main tenance page 15 or replace burner orifice 1 Clean...

Page 14: ...rtially clogged 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 Notenoughc...

Page 15: ...propane LP gas supply may be low When gas quality is bad pilot will not stay lit burner will produce flames and soot heater will backfire when lit Youmayfeelyourgaspressureistoolowor gas quality is ba...

Page 16: ...placementpartsandaccessories Whencall ing a Parts Central ask for the Parts Depart ment Baltimore Electric 1348 Dixwell Avenue Hamden CT 06514 1 800 397 7553 203 248 7553 Parts Department Portable He...

Page 17: ...AL SHUTOFFVALVE GA5010 For all models Manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap FLOOR MOUNTING STAND 20 000 Btu Hr Models CGP20L GA4500L Ivory CGP20 GA4500 Earthtone For locating heater on the floor away...

Page 18: ...103569 VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS HEATER BLUE FLAME CGP20 CGP20L AND RP30D 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 ODS PILOT 10 1 10 2 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN RP30...

Page 19: ...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 03 Injector 1 14 099066 01 Mounting Bracket 1 15 099415 06 Pressure Regul...

Page 20: ...VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS HEATER BLUE FLAME CGP20 CGP20L AND RP30D ODS PILOT 12 1 12 2 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 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN CGP2...

Page 21: ...M5 2 12 099059 04 ODS 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 01 Injector 1 16 099066 01 Mou...

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Page 24: ...is 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 o...

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