Desa GWRn18A, Safety Information And Installation Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: Improper in-
stallation, adjustment, al-
teration, service or mainte-
nance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to
this manual for correct in-
stallation and operational
procedures. For assis-
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-
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-
stalled in an aftermarket,*
permanently located,
manufactured (mobile)
home, where not prohib-
ited by local codes.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for
purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
WARNING: This product con-
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 car-
bon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with
headaches, 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 influence
of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
TAbLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information ...............................................
Local Codes ......................................................... 4
Product Identification ........................................... 4
Unpacking............................................................ 4
Product Features ................................................. 4
Air For Combustion and Ventilation ..................... 5
Installation ........................................................... 7
Operating Heater ............................................... 13
Inspecting Heater .............................................. 16
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 16
Service Hints ..................................................... 17
Technical Service............................................... 17
Troubleshooting ................................................. 18
Specifications .................................................... 1
Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List........
Accessories ....................................................... 6
Replacement Parts ............................................ 6
Service Publications .......................................... 6
Parts Central ...................................................... 7
Warranty Information ...........................Back Cover