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117001-01B

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING:  Improper  in

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stallation,  adjustment,  al

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teration, service or mainte-

nance can cause injury or 
property damage. Refer to 

this manual for correct in-

stallation  and  operational 
procedures.  For  assis

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tance  or  additional  infor-

mation consult 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  and  ventila

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tion air must be provided. 

Refer to 

Air for Combustion 

and Ventilation 

section on 

page 5 of this manual.

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.

This appliance may be in

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stalled in an aftermarket,* 

permanently  located, 
manufactured  (mobile) 
home, where not prohib

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ited by local codes.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for 
purpose of resale, from the manufacturer 

 WARNING: This product con

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tains and/or generates chemicals 

known to the State of California 

to cause cancer or birth defects 

or other reproductive harm.

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s 

manual carefully and completely 

before  trying  to  assemble, 

operate  or  service  this  heater. 

Improper use of this heater can 

cause  serious  injury  or  death 

from  burns,  fire,  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 head

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aches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs, 

the heater may not be working properly. 

Get fresh 

air at once! 

Have heater serviced. Some people 

are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. 

These include pregnant women, people with heart 

or lung disease or anemia, those under the influ

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ence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Information ............................................... 
Local Codes......................................................... 4
Unpacking............................................................ 4

Product Identification

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Product Features ................................................. 4
Air For Combustion and Ventilation ..................... 5
Installation ........................................................... 7
Operating Heater ............................................... 1
Inspecting Heater .............................................. 14
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 15

Troubleshooting ................................................. 16
Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List........ 0

Specifications

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Accessories ....................................................... 5
Service Hints ..................................................... 5
Technical Service............................................... 5
Service Publications .......................................... 5
Replacement Parts ............................................ 5
Parts Central...................................................... 6
Warranty Information ...........................Back Cover

Summary of Contents for DWN6

Page 1: ...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 yo...

Page 2: ...cer or birth defects or other reproductive harm IMPORTANT Read this owner s manualcarefullyandcompletely before trying to assemble operate or service this heater Improper use of this heater can cause...

Page 3: ...propane LP supply tank s in side any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outdoors 3 Do not install 10 000 Btu hr units in a bath room 6 000 Btu hr heaters are allowed in a bathroom 4 If you smel...

Page 4: ...upon sale of the unit Vent free gas products are prohibited for bed room and bathroom installation in the Com monwealth of Massachusetts Unpacking 1 Remove heater from carton 2 Remove all protective...

Page 5: ...e air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusual...

Page 6: ...ls or ducts DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW FOR Heater LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space Space Incl...

Page 7: ...this heater as your primary heat source WARNING A qualified ser vice person must install heater Follow all local codes CHECK GAS TYPE Use only the correct type of gas natural or pro pane LP If your g...

Page 8: ...currents 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 such as but not limited to tobacco smoke...

Page 9: ...thick walls over 1 2 1 3 cm thick or solid walls do not pop open wings 5 Tighten two screws until 1 16 1 6 mm space thickness of penny is between screwheads and wall see Figure 8 Installation Continu...

Page 10: ...codes Use pipe of large enough diameter to allow proper gas volume to heater If pipe is too small undue loss of volume will occur Installation Continued Figure 12 External Regulator With Vent Pointin...

Page 11: ...pliance main gas valve control valve and equipment 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 equipme...

Page 12: ...sion D Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas con...

Page 13: ...ntil repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure page 14 8 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release...

Page 14: ...Pilot Burner Thermocouple Blue Flame Yellow Flame Figure 20 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 21 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Note The pilot flame on natural gas units will have a slight curve but f...

Page 15: ...ason Blocked air holes will create soot We recommend that you clean the unit every three months during operation and have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person We also recommend that y...

Page 16: ...s when in stalled 5 Depleted gas supply propane LP only 6 ODS pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct REMEDY 1 Replace pilot assembly 2 Replace pilot assembly 3 Reconnect ignitor cable...

Page 17: ...knob fully 2 After ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds 3 Fully open equipment shutoff valve 4 Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more 5 A Contact local natural or propa...

Page 18: ...lace gas regulator 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation 1 Turn control knob to lowest position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas check...

Page 19: ...ance page 15 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 11 2 Replace control valve 1 Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter 2 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking...

Page 20: ...www desatech com 117001 01B 20 9 11 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 14 16 17 20 21 19 23 22 18 24 15 Illustrated Parts Breakdown Models GWP6 GWN6 GWP10 and GWN10 11 1 11 ODS Pilot...

Page 21: ...7 Pilot Tubing 1 14 104259 01 Injector 1 piece 1 104259 02 Injector 1 piece 1 104259 03 Injector 1 piece 1 104259 04 Injector 1 piece 1 15 NJF 8C Hex Nut 1 16 099415 17 Pressure Regulator 1 099415 18...

Page 22: ...www desatech com 117001 01B 22 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models GWP10T and GWN10T 15 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 4 13 9 10 12 13 14 11 17 19 18 9 20 21 16 11 1 11 ODS Pilot...

Page 23: ...ly 1 11 1 110186 01 Thermocouple Kit 1 12 104263 03 Burner 1 13 099387 11 Pilot Tubing 1 14 104259 05 Injector 1 Piece 1 104259 06 Injector 1 Piece 1 15 NJF 8C Hex Nut 1 16 099415 17 Pressure Regulato...

Page 24: ...ensions H x W x D 25 x 16 75 x 7 75 63 5 x 42 5 x 19 7 cm Heater Weight 13 5 6 1 kg Heater Shipping Weight 15 lb 6 8 kg GWP6 4 400 6 000 Btu hr Variable Propane LP Gas Piezo Ignition Pressure Regulato...

Page 25: ...serial numbers of your heater ready You can also visit DESAHeating Products techni cal service web site at www desatech com Service Publications Youcanpurchaseaservicemanualfromtheaddress listed on t...

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Page 27: ...provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty The heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local cod...

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