OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL BLUE FLAME VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER CGN10A, CGN6

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BLUE FLAME VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS

HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

MODELS: CGN10A AND CGN6

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result

causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or

any other appliance.

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• 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 you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

— Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the

gas supplier.

WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is

installed. Provisions for adequate combustion must be provided. Refer to page 3 of this manual.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not

prohibited by state or local codes.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

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.

Summary of content (20 pages)

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BLUE FLAME VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® MODELS: CGN10A AND CGN6 WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. — WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance.
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CGN10A AND CGN6 NATURAL GAS HEATER SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, and carbon monoxide poisoning. DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea.
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OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Ignitor Button Control Knob Grill Guard Glass Panel Heater Cabinet Front Panel Figure 1 - Vent-Free Natural Gas Heater (Model CGN10A Shown) 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.
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CGN10A AND CGN6 NATURAL GAS HEATER FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation. However, in buildings of unusually tight construction, you must provide additional fresh air. Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where: a.
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OWNER’S MANUAL FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 12" Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure 2). You can also remove door into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 2).
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CGN10A AND CGN6 NATURAL GAS HEATER INSTALLING TO WALL NOTICE: A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes. CHECK GAS TYPE Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not natural, do not install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater.
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OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLING TO WALL 5. Tighten two screws until 1/16" space (thickness of penny) is between screwheads and wall (see Figure 8). Continued Thin or Thick Wall (thick wall shown) Installing Two Mounting Screws Note: Wall anchors and mounting screws are in hardware package. The hardware package is provided with heater. 1/16" Space Attaching to wall stud method For attaching mounting screw to wall stud 1. Drill hole at marked location using 9/64" drill bit. 2.
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CGN10A AND CGN6 NATURAL GAS HEATER CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/ or fittings. NOTICE: A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. WARNING: Never connect heater to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as well-head gas. IMPORTANT: Check gas line pressure before connecting heater to gas line. Gas line pressure must be no greater than 14 inches of water.
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OWNER’S MANUAL CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS 1. 2. 3. 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. PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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CGN10A AND CGN6 NATURAL GAS HEATER LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. 2. 3. STOP! Read the safety information page 9, column 3. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open. Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position. Ignitor Button Control Knob PILOT OFF HIGH IGNITOR LOW Figure 15 - Control Knob In The OFF Position 4. 5. 6. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor.
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OWNER’S MANUAL BURNER FLAME PATTERN INSPECTING BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 17 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 18 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the heater will shut down. Pilot Burner Thermocouple GOOD PILOT Figure 19 shows a correct burner flame pattern.
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CGN10A AND CGN6 NATURAL GAS HEATER 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/pilot. This can damage ODS/ pilot unit. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot 1. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong 2.
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OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit 1. Burner orifice is clogged 1. Clean burner orifice (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 11) or replace burner orifice 2. Replace burner orifice 3. Contact local natural gas company 2. Burner orifice diameter is too small 3. Inlet gas pressure is too low Delayed ignition of burner 1. Manifold pressure is too low 2. Burner orifice is clogged 1.
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CGN10A AND CGN6 NATURAL GAS HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Continued 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 you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors.
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OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS Btu (Variable) Type Gas Ignition Pressure Regulator Setting Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water) Maximum Minimum Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D) Heater Carton Weight (pounds) Heater Shipping CGN6 CGN10A 4,400/6,000 Natural Only Piezo 3" W.C. 5,000/10,000 Natural Only Piezo 3" W.C. 10.5" 4" 10.5" 4" 20 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 5 20 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 5 25 x 16 11/16 x 7 1/2 25 x 16 11/16 x 7 1/2 13.5 17 13.
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CGN10A AND CGN6 NATURAL GAS HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 24 23 25 26 29 22 HEATER EXPLODED VIEW 10 21 20 13 27 14 12 15 10 16 4 11 28 18 7 9 19 6 3 17 5 8 2 12-1 12-2 1 ODS/PILOT 16 101870
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OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 15 of this manual. KEY NO.
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CGN10A AND CGN6 NATURAL GAS HEATER PARTS CENTRALS These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. Baltimore Electric 1348 Dixwell Avenue Hamden, CT 06514 1-800-397-7553 203-248-7553 Parts Department Portable Heater Parts 342 N. County Rd. 400 East Valparaiso, IN 46383 All States 219-462-7441 1-800-362-6951 FBD P.O.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No. Date Purchased 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 warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.