Page 2 - Air for Combustion and Ventilation; section on page 5 of this manual.; State of Massachusetts:; wealth of Massachusetts.; TABLE OF CONTENTS
www.desatech.com 117001-01A 2 WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera-tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop-erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi-tional information consult a qualified installer, servic...
Page 3 - SAFETY INFORMATION; Get
www.desatech.com 3 117001-01A SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: This product c o n t a i n s a n d / o r g e n e r a t e s chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproduc- tive harm. IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely b e f o r e t r ...
Page 4 - Continued; Control Knob; SAFETY DEVICE
www.desatech.com 117001-01A 4 5. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation to run properly. This heater has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, page 5. 6. Keep all ...
Page 5 - National Fuel; Unusually Tight Construction; Ventilation Air From Outdoors; Confined and Unconfined Space
www.desatech.com 5 117001-01A AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight con- struction unless provisions are provided for adequate combus- tion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air f...
Page 6 - National Fuel Gas Code,; VENTILATION AIR; Ventilation Air From Inside Building; National Fuel Gas; AIR FOR COMBUSTION
www.desatech.com 117001-01A 6 The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maxi- mum Btu/Hr the space can support. You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If th...
Page 7 - Ventilation Air From Outdoors; INSTALLATION; CHECK GAS TYPE
www.desatech.com 7 117001-01A AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two permanent open- ings: one within 12" (30.5 cm) of the ceiling and one within 12" (30.5 cm) of the floor. ...
Page 8 - LOCATING HEATER; Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances As; INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL; Marking Screw Locations
www.desatech.com 117001-01A 8 LOCATING HEATER This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall. WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 4. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling and joining wall. WARNING: Never install the heater • in a bathroom (10,000 Btu/hr only...
Page 9 - Removing Front Panel Of Heater; Keyhole Slots; Placing Heater On Mounting Screws
www.desatech.com 9 117001-01A Installing Two Mounting Screws Note: Wall anchors and mounting screws are in hardware package. The hardware package is provided with heater. Attaching to wall stud method For attaching mounting screw to wall stud 1. Drill hole at marked location using 9/64" drill bi...
Page 10 - Figure 12 - External Regulator With Vent; Installing Bottom Mounting Screw; CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY; WARNING: This appliance
www.desatech.com 117001-01A 10 WA R N I N G : F o r n a t u r a l gas, never connect heater to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas. IMPORTANT: For natural gas, check gas line pressure before connecting heater to gas line. Gas line pressure must be no greater t...
Page 11 - CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS; ing to Gas Supply
www.desatech.com 11 117001-01A Cap Pipe Tee Nipple Joint Tee JointReducer Bushing to 1/8" NPT1/8" NPT Plug Tap * A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA design-certified equipment shut...
Page 12 - Figure 16 - Checking Gas Joints for; OPERATING HEATER; FOR YOUR SAFETY READ; low these instructions exactly,; Figure 14 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
www.desatech.com 117001-01A 12 INSTALLATION Continued Figure 16 - Checking Gas Joints for Propane/LP Gas Equipment Shutoff Valve Propane/LP Supply Tank Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Meter Control Valve Location Control Valve Location OPERATING HEATER FOR...
Page 13 - Troubleshooting; TO TURN OFF GAS; Shutting Off Heater
www.desatech.com 13 117001-01A Figure 19 - Pilot LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information, page 12. 2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open. 3. Turn off any electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. 4. Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position....
Page 14 - INSPECTING HEATER; To Turn Off Gas to Appli-
www.desatech.com 117001-01A 14 INSPECTING HEATER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat- tern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 20 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 21 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause th...
Page 15 - CLEANING AND; BURNER PILOT AIR INLET; Figure 24 - Pilot Air Inlet Hole; CABINET; Air Passageways
www.desatech.com 15 117001-01A 1/2 GLASS HEIGHT CORRECT FLAME PATTERN AT HIGH POSITION INCORRECT FLAME PATTERN AT HIGH POSITION 1/2 GLASS HEIGHT 1/2 GLASS HEIGHT CORRECT FLAME PATTERN AT HIGH POSITION INCORRECT FLAME PATTERN AT HIGH POSITION 1/2 GLASS HEIGHT Figure 22 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern ...
Page 16 - TROUBLESHOOTING; WARNING: Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing.; POSSIBLE CAUSE; Cleaning; OBSERVED PROBLEM
www.desatech.com 117001-01A 16 TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off and unplug 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/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. Note: All trouble...
Page 17 - Cleaning and Maintenance
www.desatech.com 17 117001-01A TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 3. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open 4. Thermocouple connection loose at control valve 5. Pilot flame not touching ther- mocouple, which allows ...
Page 19 - IMPORTANT; REMEDY
www.desatech.com 19 117001-01A TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair spray, glues, etc. See IMPORTANT statement above 2. Low fuel supply (propane/LP gas only) 3. Gas leak. S e e Wa r n i n g statement at top of page 1. Not enough fresh air is avail- able ...
Page 20 - ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN
www.desatech.com 117001-01A 20 9 11 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 14 16 17 20 21 19 23 22 18 24 15 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS GWP6, GWN6, GWP10 AND GWN10 11-1 11 ODS/Pilot
Page 21 - PARTS LIST; listed under; Hex Nut
www.desatech.com 21 117001-01A PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY 1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" • • • • 2 2 099467-07 Front Pa...
Page 24 - SPECIFICATIONS
www.desatech.com 117001-01A 24 SPECIFICATIONS GWP6 • 4,400/6,000 Btu/hr (Variable)• Propane/LP Gas• Piezo Ignition• Pressure Regulator Setting - 8" W.C.• Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water) Maximum - 14", Minimum - 11"• Heater Dimensions (H x W x D) 21.5" x 13.5" x 7" (54.6 ...
Page 25 - ACCESSORIES; For all piezo ignitor models.; SERVICE HINTS; When Gas Pressure Is Too Low; TECHNICAL SERVICE; PARTS UNDER WARRANTY
www.desatech.com 25 117001-01A ACCESSORIES Purchase this heater accessory from your local dealer. If they can not supply this accessory, either contact your nearest Parts Central (page 26) or call DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You can also write to the address lis...
Page 26 - PARTS CENTRAL; by providing original replacement parts and accessories.; Portable Heater Parts; Parts Department; Cans Unlimited
www.desatech.com 117001-01A 26 PARTS CENTRAL These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customerʼs needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. Tool & Equipment Co. 5 Manila Ave Hamden, CT 06514-0322 1-800-397-7553 203-248-7553 Portable...
Page 27 - NOTES
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Page 28 - KEEP THIS WARRANTY; WARRANTY INFORMATION; LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW AND FACTORY; NOT A UPC
117001 01 KEEP THIS WARRANTY WARRANTY INFORMATION 2701 Industrial DriveP.O. Box 90004Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004www.desatech.com Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory.We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warrant...