Desa CGP6L, CGP10L 10,000 AND 6,000 BTU/HR PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER, Safety Information, Local Codes

Models: CGP10L CGP6L

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 10,000 AND 6,000 BTU/HR PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER

SAFETYLOCAL CODESUNPACKING 10,000 AND 6,000 BTU/HR PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER

SAFETY

INFORMATION

PRODUCT WARNINGS

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, and car- bon monoxide poisoning.

Manual background DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re- semble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, and/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 preg- nant women, people with heart or lung dis- ease or anemia, those under the influence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.

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

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

Manual backgroundWARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dan- gerous.

1.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.

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

3.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 build- ing

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

5.Never install the heater

in a recreational vehicle

where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater

as a fireplace insert

in high traffic areas

in windy or drafty areas

6.This heater needs fresh, outside air ven- tilation 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 Fresh Air for Combus- tion and Ventilation, pages 3 through 5.

7.Keep all air openings in the front and bottom of heater clear and free of de- bris. This will insure enough air for proper combustion.

8.If heater shuts off, do not relight until you provide fresh, outside air. If heater keeps shutting off, have it serviced.

9.Do not run heater

where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored

under dusty conditions

10.Never place any objects on the heater.

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

12.Make sure grill guard is in place be- fore running heater.

13.Carefully supervise young children when they are in same room with heater.

14.Do not use heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a quali- fied service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

15.Turn off heater and let cool before ser- vicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater.

16.Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.

17.To prevent performance problems, do not use propane fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity.

18.Do not install model CGP10L in a bath- room.

LOCAL CODES

Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*.

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

UNPACKING

1.Remove heater from carton.

2.Remove all protective packaging ap- plied to heater for shipment.

3.Check heater for any shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought heater.

PRODUCT

FEATURES

Safety Device

This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS). The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent- free room heaters. The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air.

Piezo Ignition System

This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system requires no matches, batteries, or other sources to light heater.

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Desa CGP6L 10,000 AND 6,000 BTU/HR PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER, Safety Information, Local Codes, Unpacking, Product Features