LOCAL CODES

UNPACKING

PRODUCT

FEATURES

INSTALLING HEATER

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Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of the following:

National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54 *

National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 *

National Standard of Canada CAN1-B149 **

*Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc., 1430 Broadway, New York, NY 10018; or National Fire Protection Association, Inc., Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269

**Available from: Standards Council of Canada, 350 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1R 7S8

1.Remove heater from carton.

2.Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipment.

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

Piezo Ignition System

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

Thermostatic Heat Control

This heater has a thermostat sensing bulb and a control valve. This results in the greatest heating comfort. This can also result in lower gas bills.

WARNING

A qualified service person must install heater and venting system. Have them inspect heater before use and at least annually. Follow all local codes.

NOTICE

This heater must be electrically grounded if equipped with blower. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, follow the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (U.S.) or Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 (Canada).

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not natural gas, do not install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater.

INSTALLATION ITEMS

Before installing heater, make sure you have all items below.

piping (check local codes)

sediment trap

sealant (resistant to propane gas)

tee joint

• manual shutoff valve *

• pipe wrench

ground joint union

venting materials

test gauge connection * (see Figure 7, page 12)

*An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 31.

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Desa GVC50NA, GVC35NA, GVC65NA installation manual Local Codes Unpacking Product Features, Check GAS Type, Installation Items

GVC35NA, GVC50NA, GVC65NA specifications

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