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OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

VENT-FREE INFARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER

Models: CGP16RA and CGP26D

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.

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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.

Summary of Contents for Comfort Glow CGP16RA

Page 1: ...o 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 s...

Page 2: ...explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with hea...

Page 3: ...ds 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 Air for...

Page 4: ...s or other sources to light heater LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care Follow all local codes In the absence of local codes use the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 also k...

Page 5: ...t 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...

Page 6: ...heater ___________________ BTU Hr Gas fireplace logs ___________________ BTU Hr Other gas appliances ___________________ BTU Hr Total ___________________ BTU Hr Example Gas water heater 40 000 BTU Hr...

Page 7: ...ILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space When ventilat ing to an adjoining unconfined space you must provide two permanent openings...

Page 8: ...to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANSI Z223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grill...

Page 9: ...nection Purchase the optional A G A design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 27 Continued LOCATING HEATER This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall WARNING Mai...

Page 10: ...tinued 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 For convenience and efficien...

Page 11: ...his 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 wa...

Page 12: ...ket 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...

Page 13: ...talling Bottom Mounting Screws 1 Locate two bottom mounting holes These holes are near bottom on back panel of heater see Figure 11 2 Mark screw locations on wall 3 Remove heater from mounting bracket...

Page 14: ...not reduce incoming gas pressure heater regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 12 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain...

Page 15: ...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...

Page 16: ...rming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS 1 Open manual shutoff valve see Figure 14 2 Open propane LP supply tank valve 3 Make sure control knob of heater i...

Page 17: ...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 repa...

Page 18: ...ud click when the control knob reaches the PILOT IGN position If pilot does not light turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position repeat steps 5 and 6 If pilot does not stay lit after several trie...

Page 19: ...desired position CAUTION Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the manual shut off valve LOW OFF PILOT IGN MED OFF PILOT IGN HIGH OFF PILOT IGN OFF OFF HIGH MED LOW Control Knob CGP16RA CGP26D...

Page 20: ...knob TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 20 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance above see Troubleshooting pages 22 through 25 INSPECTING BU...

Page 21: ...s incorrect as shown in Figure 22 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 20 see Troubleshooting pages 22 through 25 Figure 21 Correct Burner Flame Pattern INSPECTING BURNER Continued BU...

Page 22: ...each use Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material etc OBSERVED PROBLEM When control knob...

Page 23: ...D PROBLEM When control knob is pressed in and turned to the PILOT IGN position there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released POSSIBLE CA...

Page 24: ...en locked positions 1 Residues from manu facturing processes 1 Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling REMEDY 1 Clean burner orifice s see Cleaning and Maintenance page 22 or replac...

Page 25: ...tatement at top of page 1 Not enough fresh air is available 2 Low line pressure 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged 1 Gas leak See Warn ing statement at top of page 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign ma...

Page 26: ...ERVICE HINTS 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 th...

Page 27: ...ement parts and accessories Baltimore Electric 1348 Dixwell Avenue Hamden CT 06514 1 800 397 7553 203 248 7553 Parts Department Portable Heater Parts 342 N County Rd 400 E Valparaiso IN 46383 All Stat...

Page 28: ...HEATER EXPLODED VIEW ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Model CGP16RA 13 15 13 14 ODS PILOT BURNER ASSEMBLY A B C 13 1 13 2 13 3 13 10 13 4 13 5 13 6 13 7 13 8 13 9 13 12 13 13 13 11 1 2 3 11 6 4 8 5 6 7 12...

Page 29: ...crew 8 x 3 8 2 11 098455 01 Cabinet Assembly 1 12 098324 01 Control Knob 1 13 See Detail Burner Assembly 1 13 1 099218 01 Burner 1 13 2 098508 01 Valve Retainer Nut 1 13 3 099056 01 Injector 3 13 4 09...

Page 30: ...ATER EXPLODED VIEW ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Model CGP26D 13 15 13 14 ODS PILOT BURNER ASSEMBLY E D C 13 1 13 2 13 3 13 9 13 4 13 5 13 7 13 6 13 8 13 10 13 12 13 13 13 11 B A 1 2 3 11 6 13 4 8 5 6 7...

Page 31: ...ew 8 x 3 8 2 11 098456 01 Cabinet Assembly 1 12 098324 01 Control Knob 1 13 See Detail Burner Assembly 1 13 1 099218 02 Burner 1 13 2 098508 01 Valve Retainer Nut 1 13 3 099056 01 Injector 5 13 4 0990...

Page 32: ...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 te...

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