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OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS FREEST ANDING PEDEST AL STOVE SYSTEM S26NT 20,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr Thermostaticall y- Contr olled Save this manual for future reference. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury,[...]
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2 105683 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS PEDEST AL STOVE For more information, visit www.desatech.com DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! SAFETY INFORMA TION WARNING ICON G 001 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 [...]
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3 105683 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION 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, ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 143[...]
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4 105683 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS PEDEST AL STOVE For more information, visit www.desatech.com Today’s homes are built more energy effi- cient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the war[...]
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5 105683 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless pass[...]
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6 105683 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS PEDEST AL STOVE For more information, visit www.desatech.com AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two per- manent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling[...]
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7 105683 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com WARNING: Never install the heater • in a bedroom or bathroom • in a recreational vehicle • where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 42 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater • in high traffic areas • in windy or drafty a[...]
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8 105683 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS PEDEST AL STOVE For more information, visit www.desatech.com Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Cap 3" Minimum Sediment Trap Gas Regulator of Heater From Gas Meter (5" W.C.** to 10.5" W.C. Pressure) CSA Design-Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap* Approved Flexible Gas Hose (if allowed by local[...]
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9 105683 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once. WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. [...]
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10 105683 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS PEDEST AL STOVE For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued O F F P I L O T O N H I L O WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. INSTALLING [...]
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11 105683 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued OPERA TING HEA TER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be li[...]
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12 105683 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS PEDEST AL STOVE For more information, visit www.desatech.com Figure 18 - Pilot 7. Keep contr ol knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release contr ol knob . • If control knob does not pop out when released, contact a qualif ied service person or gas supplier for r epairs. Note: I[...]
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13 105683 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep con- trol areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater be- fore each use. Have heater in- spected yearly by a qualified ser- v[...]
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14 105683 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS PEDEST AL STOVE For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING 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/pilot. This can damage ODS/ pilot unit. POSSIBLE CA[...]
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15 105683 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Heater produces a whistling noise when burn[...]
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16 105683 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS PEDEST AL STOVE For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 suppl[...]
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17 105683 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com TECHNICAL SER VICE You may have further questions about in- stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Techni- cal Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564). You can also visit DESA International’s technical services web site [...]
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18 105683 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS PEDEST AL STOVE For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN S26NT 5 7 6 9 13 4 10 3 2 1 14 15 12 11 10 8[...]
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19 105683 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P AR TS LIST S26NT This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual. KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 106039-01 Log Set 1 2 14285-01 ODS Pilot (NG) 1 3 098249-01[...]
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20 105683 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS PEDEST AL STOVE For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN S26NT 1 4 13 3 2 14 7 16 15 11 18 10 5 6 9 8 17 12[...]
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21 105683 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P AR TS LIST S26NT KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 105666-01 Top Panel, Stove 1 2 105656-01 Pedestal Stove 1 3 105655-01 Stove Base 1 4 105654-01 Stove Back Panel 1 5 105653-01 Louver Panel 1 6 105657-01 Blower Bracket 2 7 105658-01 Door 1 8 105659-01 Firebox Back Panel 1 9[...]
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22 105683 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS PEDEST AL STOVE For more information, visit www.desatech.com REPLACEMENT PA R T S Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s[...]
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23 105683 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________[...]
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2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com INTERNA TIONAL 105683-01 Rev. C 09/00 LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS PEDESTAL STOVE DESA International 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 has b[...]