Desa GMP26T, GMP20BT, GMP16T, GMP30BT installation manual Safety Information

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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: This product con- tainsand/orgenerateschemicals 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, oper- ate, or service this heater. Im- proper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, elec- trical shock, and carbon mon- oxide poisoning.

DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of car- bon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with head- 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 influence of alco- hol, and those at high altitudes.

Propane/LP Gas:Propane/LPgas is a fuel gases. Fuel gases are odorless. An odor-making agent is added to fuel gas. The odor helps you detect a fuel gas leak. However, the odor added to fuel gas can fade. Fuel gas may be present even though no odor exists.

Make certain you read and understand all warn- ings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.

WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.

WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not ap- proved for use with this heater.

Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furni- ture and draperies.

Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance. Never place any objects on the heater.

Surface of heater becomes very hot when running heater. Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Heater will re- main hot for a time after shut- down. Allow surface to cool be- fore touching.

Carefully supervise young chil- dren when they are in the same room with heater.

Make sure grill guard is in place before running heater.

Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible ma- terials, gasoline and other flam- mable vapors and liquids.

1.This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appli- ance is not convertible for use with other gases.

2.Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) in- side any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors.

3.This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.

4.If you smell gas

shut off gas supply

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

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS Table of Contents Safety Information Local Codes Safety Information Product IdentificationConfined and Unconfined Space AIR for Combustion VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation Unusually Tight ConstructionDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Determining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater LocationVentilation Air From Inside Building InstallationVentilation AIR Check GAS TypeLocating Heater Installation ItemsInstalling Heater to Wall 20,000 Btu/Hr Models Attaching To Wall Anchor MethodPlacing Heater On Mounting Bracket Mounting Base Feet to Heater Installing Bottom Mounting ScrewsMounting Base Feet to Floor Where required by local code Mounting Heater to Floor with Optional Floor KITTypical Inlet Pipe Diameters Connecting to GAS SupplyTest Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 Psig 3.5 kPa Pressure Testing GAS Supply Piping SystemChecking GAS Connections Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 Psig 3.5 kPaManual Control Models Lighting Instructions For Your Safety Read Before LightingPressure Testing Heater GAS Connections Operating HeaterManual Lighting Procedure To Select Heating Level for Infrared HeatersTo Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Thermostat Controlled Models Lighting Instructions Control Knob GMP16T Inspecting HeaterThermostat Control Operation Pilot Flame PatternInpecting Heater Burner Flame Pattern for Blue Flame HeatersBurner Flame Pattern for Infrared Heaters Cabinet Cleaning MaintenanceODS/PILOT and Burner Burner Pilot AIR InletObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingPressed See Cleaning and Mainte Statement above Gas leak. See WarningSpecifications GMP30BT GMP20BTGMP16 GMP26 GMP16T GMP26T Accessories Service HintsTechnical Service Service Publications Replacement PartsModels GMP16, GMP26, GMP16T, and GMP26T Illustrated Parts BreakdownParts AVAILABLE-NOT Shown Parts ListModels GMP16 and GMP26 Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts ListModels GMP16T and GMP26T ODS/Pilot Burner Assembly GMP16TModels GMP20BT and GMP30BT Parts Available not Shown Warranty Information Keep this WarrantyLimited Warranty VENT-FREE Residential GAS Heaters