Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
www.desatech.com 110361-01E 2 WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera-tion, service, or maintenance can cause injury or prop-erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installationand operational procedures. For assistance or addi-tional information consult a qualified installer, servi...
Page 3 - SAFETY INFORMATION; DANGER: Carbon monoxide; Natural and Propane/LP; WARNING: Any change to
www.desatech.com 110361-01E 3 SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: This product con- tains and/or generates chemicalsknown to the state of Californiato cause cancer or birth defects,or other reproductive harm. IMPORTANT: Read this owner’smanual carefully and completelybefore trying to assemble, oper-ate, or ...
Page 4 - Continued; PRODUCT; Screen; Pedestal Stove
www.desatech.com 110361-01E 4 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 1. This appliance is only for use with the type ofgas indicated on the rating plate. This appli-ance is not convertible for use with othergases. 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) in-side any structure. Locate propane/LP supplytank(s)...
Page 5 - SAFETY PILOT; AIR FOR COMBUSTION; WARNING: This heater shall; Unusually Tight Construction
www.desatech.com 110361-01E 5 LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow all localcodes. In the absence of local codes, use the latestedition of The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1/NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 Na...
Page 6 - per kw) of the aggregate input rating
www.desatech.com 110361-01E 6 Unusually tight construction is defined asconstruction where:a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out- side atmosphere have a continuouswater vapor retarder with a rating ofone perm (6 x 10 -11 kg per pa-sec-m 2 ) or less with openings gasketed orsealed and b. weather s...
Page 7 - VENTILATION AIR; Ventilation Air From Inside Building; Ventilation Air From Outdoors; Do not provide openings for inlet; Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors; INSTALLATION
www.desatech.com 110361-01E 7 If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximumBtu/Hr the space can support, the space is an uncon-fined space. You will need no additional fresh air ven-tilation. WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be oper-ated is smaller than that definedas an unconfined ...
Page 8 - CHECK GAS TYPE; WARNING: This appliance; CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES; WARNING: Maintain the; Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance to Walls
www.desatech.com 110361-01E 8 12" Minimum 12" Minimum 48" Minimum Ceiling Side Wall Side Wall WARNING: Never install the heater• in a bedroom or bathroom• in a recreational vehicle• w h e r e c u r t a i n s , f u r n i t u r e , clothing, or other flammableobjects are less than 42 inche...
Page 9 - CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY; CAUTION: Never connect; Installation Items Needed; Figure 5 - Gas Regulator Location and; Figure 6 - External Regulator With Vent
www.desatech.com 110361-01E 9 CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must connect heaterto gas supply. Follow all localcodes. CAUTION: Never connect propane/LP heater directly to thepropane/LP supply. This heaterrequires an external regulator(not supplied). Install the exter-...
Page 10 - Figure 7 - Gas Connection; Tee; CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS; WARNING: Never use an; Correct all leaks at once.
www.desatech.com 110361-01E 10 WARNING: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquidpetroleum (LP) gas. We recommend that you install a sediment trap insupply line as shown in Figure 7. Locate sedimenttrap where it is within reach for cleaning. Installin piping system between fuel supply and h...
Page 11 - Figure 8- Equipment Shutoff Valve; Closed; Figure 9 - Checking Gas Joints; Equipment Shutoff Valve; Figure 10 - Checking Gas Joints; Gas Meter; INSTALLING LOGS; WARNING: Failure to position; IL
www.desatech.com 110361-01E 11 INSTALLATION Continued 2. Pressurize supply piping system by eitheropening propane/LP supply tank valve forpropane/LP gas, opening main gas valve lo-cated on or near gas meter for natural gas, orusing compressed air. 3. Check all joints from gas meter to equipmentshuto...
Page 12 - Make sure log does not cover any; Figure 13 - Removing Stove Top Panel; Screw
www.desatech.com 110361-01E 12 INSTALLATION Continued IMPORTANT: Make sure log does not cover any burner ports (see Figure 12). Figure 12 - Installing One-Piece Log set (Top View) One PieceLog Set Burner Ports INSTALLING BLOWER ACCESSORYGA3750 Tools required: Phillips screwdriver NOTICE: Shut off ga...
Page 13 - Figure 16 - Removing Blower Brackets; Blower; W A R N I N G : E l e c t r i c a l; Figure 17 - Installing Blower Control; Wiring Diagram Decal
www.desatech.com 110361-01E 13 INSTALLATION Continued Figure 16 - Removing Blower Brackets from Stove and Attaching to Blower Blower Blower Bracket FireboxTop 12. Using the four screws previously removed, mount blower assembly to stove by reattach-ing blower brackets to rear panel (see Fig-ure 16). ...
Page 14 - OPERATING HEATER; FOR YOUR SAFETY; Figure 19 - Control Knob and Ignitor; Control Knob
www.desatech.com 110361-01E 14 OPERATING HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly,a fire or explosion may resultcausing property damage, per-sonal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When l...
Page 15 - Turn control knob clockwise; Selecting the HI setting with the control
www.desatech.com 110361-01E 15 Figure 20 - Pilot Thermocouple Pilot Burner Ignitor Electrode OPERATING HEATER Continued INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat-terns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 21 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure22 shows an incorrect pilot ...
Page 16 - WARNING: Turn off heater; Figure 25 - Injector Holder On Outlet
www.desatech.com 110361-01E 16 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and cir-culating air passageways ofheater clean. Inspect these ar-eas of heater before each use.Have heater inspected yearly bya q u a l i f i ...
Page 17 - CABINET; Air Passageways; LOGS; CLEANING AND; SPECIFICATIONS; SERVICE HINTS; When Gas Pressure Is Too Low; TECHNICAL SERVICE
www.desatech.com 110361-01E 17 CABINET Air Passageways • Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean. Exterior • Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture. Wipe the cabinet to removedust. LOGS • If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to In- stalling Logs, pages 11 and 12, to ...
Page 18 - TROUBLESHOOTING; WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a; POSSIBLE CAUSE
www.desatech.com 110361-01E 18 TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS...
Page 21 - IMPORTANT; REMEDY
www.desatech.com 110361-01E 21 WARNING: 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 yo...
Page 22 - ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN
www.desatech.com 110361-01E 22 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS S26PTA AND S26NTA (Shown) 9 3 2 6 5 8 4 1 12 13 11 10 9 7 14
Page 23 - PARTS LIST
www.desatech.com 110361-01E 23 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructionslisted under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER NO. S26PTA S26NTA DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 105441-01 105441-01 Log Set 1 2 104286-01 104...
Page 26 - REPLACEMENT PARTS; PARTS UNDER WARRANTY; ACCESSORIES
www.desatech.com 110361-01E 26 REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts re-placed under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If theycan’t supply original replacement part(s) call DESAHeating ...
Page 27 - PARTS CENTRAL; Baltimore Electric
www.desatech.com 110361-01E 27 PARTS CENTRAL These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customer’sneeds by providing original replacement parts and accessories. Baltimore Electric 1348 Dixwell AvenueHamden, CT 06514-03221-800-397-7553203-248-7553Parts Depart...
Page 28 - Model; WARRANTY INFORMATION; KEEP THIS WARRANTY; NOT A UPC
2701 Industrial DriveP.O. Box 90004Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE GAS PEDESTAL STOVE DESA Heating Products warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2)years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product h...