Desa Tech SL30PT Gas Heater User Manual
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1. 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 suppliers instructions Ifyoucannotreach your gas supplier call the fire department IMPORTANT Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning supplies paint paint remover cigarette smoke cements and glues new carpet or textiles etc create fumes These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors These odors will disappear over time OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Heater produces a clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off 1 Metal expanding while heating or con tracting while cooling 1 This is common with most heaters If noise is excessive contact qualified ser vice person Heater produces unwanted odors Heater burning vapors from paint hair spray glues cleaners chemicals new carpet etc See IMPORTANT state ment above Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Open window and ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 12 Heater shuts off in use ODS operates Not enough fresh air is available Low line pressure ODS pilot is partially clogged Open window and or door for ventilation Con2. VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS STOVE HEATER OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Model SL30PT Series Thermostat Control Gas Log Heater Burner System For Cast Iron Stoves SL30PT E Patent Pending WARNING If the information in this WARNING The SL30PT series vent free gas manual is not followed exactly a fire or log heater is only approved for use in the explosion may result causing property Comfort Glow series cast iron stove models damage personal injury or loss of life CISC and CISG Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the WARNING Improper installation adjust vicinity of this or any other appliance BE Or property o WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Refer to this manual for correct installa Do not try to light any appliance tion and operational procedures For as Do not touch any electrical switch sistance or additional information con do not use any phone in your sult a qualified installer service agency building or the gas supplier Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the WARNING This is an unvented gas fired gas supplier s instructions heater It uses air oxygen from the room If you cannot reach your gas SUP in which it is installed Provisions for plier call the fire department adequate combustion and ventilation air
3. Installation and service must be per must be provided Refer to Air for Com formed by a qualified installer ser bustion and Ventilation section on page vice agency or the gas supplier 4 of this manual This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes 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 Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer Save this manual for future reference VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS STOVE HEATER SAFETY INFORMATION A 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 can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning AX 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 If you have these signs the heater may not be working properly Get fresh air at once Have heater serviced Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others These include pregnant women people with heart or lung disease or anemia those under the influ ence of alcoho
4. 2 Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu Hr the space can support volume of space 50 cu ft maximum Btu Hr the space can support Example 2560 cu ft volume of space 50 cu ft 51 2 or 51 200 maximum Btu Hr the space can support 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space Vent free heater Btu Hr Gas water heater Btu Hr Gas furnace Btu Hr Example Vented gas heater Btu Hr Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs Btu Hr Vent free heater 30 000 Btu Hr Other gas appliances Btu Hr Total S 0O00 BrwHr Total Btu Hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used Btu Hr maximum the space can support Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used Example 51 200 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 70 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu Hr used is more than the maximum 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 the extra space provides an unconfined space remove door to adjoin ing room or add ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air From Inside Building page 6
5. Stove Unit Top of Stove Unit PS moo _ _ __ Figure 6 Laying Down Stove On Side Stove Style May Vary Depending on Model Front EA A Pallet Bol 2 Pe 3 Wood Bottom Of Stove Unit Pallet sl g Wood g Figure 7 Removing Pallet Wood From The Bottom of The Stove Door Hinge Step Bolt Hole Leg 5 Hole yo Leg Hole o Front o l o Q lt o O Stove Bottom lt LR sles 28 Door Catch Bolt With Adjustable Hex Nuts Hole Leg o Hole Bottom Of Stove Unit Figure 8 Locating Threaded Holes for Stove Bottom Legs and Door Attachment Appearance May Vary Depending on Model 104464 INSTALLATION Continued 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Fasten stove bottom to stove with four 4 M6 x 1 25mm bolts Use a flat washer and lock washer with each bolt Tighten bolts into threaded holes on stove body see Figure 8 page 8 and 10 Use an adjustable wrench or a 10mm socket Attach stove door by inserting step bolt through door hinge pivot holes and into threaded hole in stove body see Fig ure 11 Use an adjustable wrench or a 12mm socket to fasten step bolt Tighten step bolt until snug Make sure door moves freely Install door catch bolt M8
6. B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 6 C Install a lower Btu Hr heater if lower Btu Hr size makes room unconfined If the actual Btu Hr used is less than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support the space is an unconfined space You will need no additional fresh air ventilation A WARNING If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANS 2223 1 Section 5 3 or applicable local codes Continued 104464 5 VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS STOVE HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Ventilation VENTILATION AIR Grills l Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Or Into Adjoining Room Ventilation Air From Inside Room Remova Option 2 Building Option 1 Door into This fresh air would come from an adjoining Adjoining unconfined space When ventilating to an Room adjoining unconfined space you must pro Option O vide two permanent openings one within 3 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 op tion 3 Figure 2 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation
7. Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more Replace thermocouple Replace control valve 104464 TROUBLESHOOTING OWNER S MANUAL Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after ODS pilotis lit 1 Burner orifice clogged 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte Inlet gas pressure is too low Burner orifice diameter is too small nance page 15 or replace burner orifice 2 Contact local propane LP gas company 3 Replace burner orifice Delayed ignition burner Manifold pressure is too low Burner orifice clogged 1 Contact local propane LP gas company 2 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 15 or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during combustion Burner orifice is clogged or damaged Damaged burner Gas regulator defective 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 15 or replace burner orifice 2 Replace damaged burner 3 Replace gas control Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Not enough air Gas regulator defective Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing 1 Check burner for dirt and debris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 15 2 Replace gas control 3 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Moisture condensation noticed on windows Not enough combustion ventilation air 1 Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti lation requirem
8. To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Main tenance page 15 Before using furniture polish wax car pet cleaners or similar products turn heater off If heated the vapors from these products may create a white pow der residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture This heater needs fresh outside air ven tilation 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 pages 4 through 6 If heater keeps shutting off see Trouble shooting pages 16 through 18 Do not run heater e where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored e under dusty conditions Do not use this stove to cook food or burn paper or other objects Do not use heater if any part has been exposed to or under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to in spect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water Do not operate heater if any log is bro ken Do not operate heater if a log is chipped dime sized or larger Turn heater off and let cool before ser vicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater Operating heater above elevations of 4 500 feet could cause pilot outage To prevent performance problems the use of a propane LP tank of less than
9. shutting off the gas to the appliance Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves CAUTION Use pipe joint seal ant that is resistant to liquid pe troleum LP gas External Regulator Propane LP Supply Tank Vent Pointing Down Figure 18 External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down Continued VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS STOVE HEATER INSTALLATION Continued We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 19 page 11 Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater Lo cate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into heater controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong heater may not run properly A CAUTION Avoid damage to regulator Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting itto gas piping and or fittings CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS A WARNING Test all gas pip ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing Cor rect all leaks at once 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
10. Connections 1 Open equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 20 Open propane LP supply tank valve Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position 4 Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to control valve see Figure 21 Apply mixture of liquid soap and wa ter to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Light heater see Operating Heater page 13 Check all other internal joints for leaks 7 Turn off heater see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 13 Shutoff Valve Propane LP Supply Tank Figure 21 Checking Gas Joints 12 104464 OWNER S MANUAL OPERATING HEATER NOTICE During initial operation FOR YOUR SAFETY of new heater burning logs will READ BEFORE give off a paper burning smell LIGHTING Orange flame will also be present Open a window to vent smell This will only last a few hours A WARNING If you do not fol NA LIGHTING 7 INSTRUCTIONS low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result caus ing property damage personal injury or loss of life This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any a
11. for required size of ventilation grills or ducts AX WARNING Rework work sheet adding the space of the oon 5 s a adjoining unconfined space The Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces N Outlet Ventilated Ventilation Air From Outdoors Air Attic Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two per Outlet manent openings one within 12 of the Air ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Section 5 3 Airfor Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation Inlet grills or ducts Air IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic will activate Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Outdoors the power vent To Attic Ventilated Inlet Air Crawl Space 6 104464 INSTALLATION NOTICE This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat Use this heater along with your pri mary heating system Do not in stall this heater as your primary heat source If you have a central heating system you may run system s circulating blower while
12. tube again Remove any large particles of dust dirt lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle 5 Blow air into the primary air holes on the injector holder 6 Incase any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4 Clean the pilot assembly also A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly There is a small pilot air inlet hole about two inches from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly see Figure 27 With the unit off lightly blow air through the air inlet hole You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available Injector Holder May Be Brass Burner or Aluminum Tube i Depending on Model Primary Air Inlet ff Holes Shape of Holes May Vary by Model Figure 26 Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube Ports Slots Burner Tube Pilot Assembly Pilot Air Inlet Hole Figure 27 Pilot Inlet Air Hole 15 LOGS e If you remove logs for cleaning refer to Installing Gas Log Heater into Stove page 10 to properly replace logs e Replace log s if broken or chipped dime sized or larger MAIN BURNER Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heater running All slotted burner flame holes should be open with yellow flame present All round burner flame holes should be open with a small blue flame present Some burner flame holes may be come blocked by debri
13. x 1 25 55mm with two M8 hex nuts into threaded hole on stove body see Fig ure 8 page 8 Use an adjustable wrench or a 12mm socket The catch bolt has two hex nuts attached to it see Figure 12 The top nut is a bolt stop and the bottom nut is for door leveling adjustment Check general catch bolt alignment with door claw Make final adjustment and door leveling after stove is in nor mal standing position Carefully lift stove back up on its four attached legs If available install gas log heater in side stove cavity before installing the back panel see Installing Gas Log Heater Into Stove page 10 Fasten back panel to stove with six 6 M6 x 1 20mm bolts and washers Make sure product identification label is located on the outside in lower left hand corner 104464 Figure Stove E Stove oor Door ig K Threaded Bolt Shoulder Door Door Hinge Hinge OWNER S MANUAL A no Bottom Of of Stove Unit Le Bottom Q 9 Attaching Stove Legs Figure 10 Attaching Stove Bottom Step lt Step Bolt Bolt Bolt Stove Bottom Shoulder Figure 11 Attaching Stove Door Appearance May Vary Depending on Model Bolt Stop Adjusting Nut Door Door Claw Catch Bolt Figure 12 Catch Bolt and Door Claw Orientation Continued VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS STOVE HEATER INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING GAS LOG HEATER INTO STOVE 1 Remove log and gas log heater from
14. you can pro Carefully follow the instructions below This stove is a freestanding unit designed to set directly on the floor IMPORTANT You must maintain minimum wall and ceiling clearances during installation The mini mum clearances are shown in Figure 4 Measure from outermost point of stove top Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances see Figure 4 A Clearances from outermost point of stove top to any combustible side wall should not be less than 12 inches B Clearances from outermost point of stove top to any combustible back wall should not be less than 6 inches In cludes Corner Installations C Clearances from the stove top to the ceiling should not be less than 48 vide greater clearances from inches floor ceiling and adjoining side and back walls Ceiling Front View A Minimum Side Wall 152 Y milum _ Side Wall e Y TN LID a G Top View Back Wall wi 6 Side View 12 12 Ceiling Minimum Minimum Side Wall Side Wall 48 Minimum Corner Wall Back Wall i fu Front of a Stove Unit SS TS Wall Minimum j Floor Figure 4 Minimum Clearance to Walls and Ceiling Stove May Vary Depending on Model Continued VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS STOVE HEATER INSTALLATION Continued STOVE CAVITY ASSEMBLY 1 Li
15. 100 Ib capacity is not recommended 104464 OWNER S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION One Piece Log Set Inside Stove Cavity C___ Piezo Ignitor Gas Log Heater Control Knob Base Assembly Stove Door Shown in the open position Figure 1 Typical Stove Cabinet Model with Comfort Glow Gas Log Heater 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 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 104464 3 PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION This heater is clean burning It requires no outside venting There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney Heat is generated by realistic dancing yellow flames This heater is designed for vent free operation State and local codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent free heaters SAFETY PILOT This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sening ODS safety shutoff sys tem The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free room heaters The ODS pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This heater has a piezo ignitor This system requires no matches batteries or other sources to light heater VENT FREE
16. Box 645 Taylor SC 29687 0013 All States 803 879 3009 1 800 845 5301 cuisales aol com VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS STOVE HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN SL30PT 20 104464 OWNER S MANUAL PA RT S LI ST This list contains replaceable parts used in your stove For replacement parts see Parts Central on page 19 of this manual KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION QTY 104459 01 Stove Log 098249 01 Nut M5 104384 03 Painted Base Assembly 104454 01 Bracket Regulator 098867 10 Gas Regulator 104425 01 Inlet Tube 104422 02 Outlet Burner Tube 099056 19 Burner Orifice Injector 102843 01 Burner Clip 102980 01 Burner 101329 22 Control Valve 104472 01 Bracket 099211 01 Screw 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 099387 13 Pilot Tube 098271 07 Ignitor Cable 104286 01 ODS Pilot LP M11084 38 Screw Hex Head 8 18 x 38 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 100563 01 Warning Plate 101054 01 Lighting Instructions Plate 100565 01 Warning Plate Fastener 101137 04 Hardware Kit 104310 04 Information Video SL30PT ONOahRWD 4 2 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 7 104464 91 VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS STOVE HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN CISC CISG PARTS LIST CISC CISG 104464 OWNER S MANUAL This list contains replaceable parts used in your stove For replacement parts see Parts Central on page 19 of this manual KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTI
17. Confined Space The information on pages 4 through 6 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and win dows 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 de fined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a con tinuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6 x 10 kg per pa sec m or less with open ings gasketed or sealed_and b weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames be tween sole plates and floors be tween wall ceiling joints be tween wall panels at penetra tions for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings If your home meets all of the three criteria above you must provide ad ditional fresh air See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 6 If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed to De termining Fresh Air Flow For Heater Location page 5 Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223 1 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the aggre gate input rating of all applian
18. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 18 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet Back Stove lt EP Panel oT Product Identification Back View Label Al eL Gas Side View Log Front Heater of Stove Gas Inlet Unit Connection Access Figure 17 Gas Regulator Location and Gas Line Access Into Stove Cabinet CSA AGA Design Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1 8 NPT Tap Approved Flexible Gas Hose if allowed by local codes Regulator Purchase the optional CSA AGA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 19 Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment 104464 A WARNING Never connect heater to private non utility gas wells This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas A CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater If pipe is too small undue loss of pressure will occur Installation must include a equipment shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from heater see Figure 19 IMPORTANT Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location The equip ment shutoff valve is for turning on or
19. ON 104171 06 104171 05 104171 07 104969 01 104969 02 104174 03 104970 01 104970 02 104971 01 104178 01 104968 01 Top Grate with Screen Left Black Only Top Grate with Screen Center Black Only Top Grate with Screen Right Black Only Bottom Door Charcoal Bottom Door Forest Green Stove Dropped Bottom One Leg Charcoal 4 Total Per Stove One Leg Forest Green 4 Total Per Stove Hardware Kit Door Hinge Step Bolt With Shoulder 1 Per Unit Door Catch Bolt M8 x 1 25 55mm Long With Two M8 Hex Nuts 1 Per Unit Bottom Floor Bolts M6 x 1 25mm Long With Flat Washer And Lock Washer 4 Per Unit Leg Attachment Stud Headless Slotted M10 x 1 5 40mm Long Back Panel Bolts M6 x 1 20mm Long With Flat Washer And Lock Washer 6 Per Unit Stove Back Panel Black Only PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 1 104108 08 104108 05 Included In Hardware Kit Touch up Spray Paint 12 oz Can Charcoal Touch up Spray Paint 12 oz Can Forest Green 23 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 LIMITED WARRANTY VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS LOG HEATERS AND EMPIRE STOVE CHAS
20. PROPANE LP GAS STOVE HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AX WARNING This heater shall not be installed ina confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided foradequate combustion and ven tilation air Read the following in structions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel burning appliances in your home Today s homes are built more energy effi cient than ever New materials increased insulation and new construction methods helpreduce heat loss in homes Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in During heating months home owners want their homes as airtight as possible While it is good to make your home energy efficient your home needs to breathe Fresh air must enter your home All fuel burning appliances need fresh air for proper com bustion and ventilation Exhaust fans fireplaces clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate You must provide ad equate fresh air for these appliances This will insure proper venting of vented fuel burning appliances PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from Na tional Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS 2223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications 1 Unusually Tight Construction 2 Unconfined Space 3
21. SIS 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 been properly installed operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser This warranty covers only the cost of part s required to restore this heater to proper operating condition Warranty part s MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and or DESA International who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty The heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as aresult of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMI
22. TS THE DURA TION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO TWO 2 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE AND DESA INTERNATIONAL S LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA INTERNATIONAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation on implied warranties or exclusion or limitation on damages may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state For information about this warranty write DE S INTERNATIONAL 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 www desatech com I l l 104464 01 104464 01 Rev C NOT A UPC 02 00
23. carton Note Do not pick up gas log heater by the burner itself This could damage heater Always handle the gas log heater by the heater base only 2 Remove all protective packaging applied to log and gas log heater for shipment 3 Check all items for any shipping dam age If damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought heater 4 Tf not already removed remove back panel from assembled stove body see Figure 5 page 8 Use an adjustable wrench or a 10 mm socket Remove six 6 bolts and washers Keep bolts and washers to reattach back panel later 5 Set gas log heater inside stove see Fig ure 13 Make sure control knob exten sions pass through bottom front opening 6 Align outside holes on heater base with four 4 mounting holes on the stove bottom see Figure 13 Bottom Front Opening 7 10 Heater Base Fasten heater base to stove bottom with 10 24 x 50 bolts and hex nuts pro vided with gas log heater see Figure 14 Attachment hardware is factory packed inside plastic bag with installa tion manual and owner s registration card Push bolt through heater base mounting hole and through stove bot tom Connect hex nut to bolt on under side of stove bottom The bolt hex head is for a 5 16 socket and the hex nuts are for a 3 8 socket If sockets are not available use adjustable wrenches Set one piece log on heater base as shown in Figure 15 Make sure middle section at bottom of
24. ces installed in that space and an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are con sidered a part of the unconfined space This heater shall not be installed in a con fined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventila tion grills between them 104464 OWNER S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet 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 passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms 1 Determine the volume of the space length x width x height Length x Width x Height cu ft volume of space Example Space size 20 ft length x 16 ft width x 8 ft ceiling height 2560 cu ft volume of space If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space
25. d dress listed on the back page of this manual EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 For all models Equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap Fits 1 2 NPT pipe 104464 OWNER S MANUAL These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses They have agreed to support our customer s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories Washer Equipment Co 1715 Main Street Kansas City MO 64108 2195 KS MO AR 816 842 3911 www washerparts com East Coast Energy Products 707 Broadway W Long Branch NJ 07764 1542 732 870 8809 1 800 755 8809 www njplaza com ecep Tarantin Tank Co P O Box 6129 Freehold NJ 07728 6129 908 780 9340 1 800 922 0724 www tarantin com Heater amp Fireplace Store 58 Halbe Lane Cape May Court NJ 08210 1110 609 390 1100 Parts Department CLEANING KIT CCK Not Shown Your vent free gas appliance requires regu lar cleaning and maintenance to prevent performance problems This kit gives you the tools and instructions to make it easy to clean all critical areas of your appliance Dayton Hardware P O Box 275 North Dayton Station Dayton OH 45404 0275 All States 937 258 3721 OH 1 800 762 3426 Halco Enterprises 208 Carter Drive Unit 21 West Chester PA 19382 4500 610 430 7717 1 800 368 0803 www halcoenterprises com LA Porte s Parts amp Service 2444 N 5th Street Hartsville SC 29550 7704 803 332 0191 Parts Department Cans Unlimited Inc P O
26. e Troubleshooting pages 16 through 18 Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 24 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner Figure 25 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern SPECIFICATIONS Btu Variable 16 000 30 000 Type Gas Propane LP Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Manifold 8 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 14 Minimum 11 Shipping Weight 28 lbs For input adjustment SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low e pilot will not stay lit e burners will have delayed ignition e heater will not produce specified heat When Gas Quality Is Bad e pilot will not stay lit e burners will produce flames and soot e heater will backfire when lit You may feel your gas pressure is too low or gas quality is bad If so contact your local propane LP gas supplier TECHNICAL SERVICE 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 service web site at www desatech com 104464 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE AX WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning A CAUTION You must keep control areas burner and circu lating air passageways of heater clean Inspect these areas of heater before each use Have heater inspected yearly by a quali fied service person Heater may need more frequent clea
27. ents page 4 Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Turning control knob to HI position when burner is cold Air in gas line Air passageways on heater blocked Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local pro pane LP gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clear ances see page 7 4 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 15 or replace burner orifice Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace Improper log placement Drafts or other air currents affecting flame pattern Air holes at burner inlet blocked Burner flame holes blocked 1 Properly locate logs see Installing Gas Log Heater Into Stove page 10 2 Eliminate source of drafts around heater 3 Clean out air holes at burner inlet Peri odically repeat as needed 4 Remove blockage or replace burner White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 104464 When heated vapors from furniture pol ish wax carpet cleaners etc turn into white powder residue www desatech com 17 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products Continued VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS STOVE HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Continued Ad WARNING If you smell gas Shut off gas supply
28. ft off corrugated box enclosing stove body crating 2 Remove all screws fastening the wood frame enclosure Spread wood frame open and lift away from plastic bagged stove body The bottom pieces of pal let wood will remain bolted to the stove body 3 Remove plastic bag from stove body Remove back panel from stove see Figure 5 Use an adjustable wrench or a 10 mm socket Remove six 6 bolts and washers Keep bolts and washers to reattach back panel later 5 Remove all contents from inside stove cavity Contents include 1 Stove bottom 4 Legs Amity models include leg leveler bolts 1 Bottom door 1 Top grate 1 Hardware kit bag with fasteners 6 Carefully lay stove body on back to attach bottom components to stove body see Figure 6 Rest stove on drop cloth or blanket to avoid scratching stove edges 7 Remove remaining pallet wood at tached to bottom of stove body see Figure 7 Use an adjustable wrench to remove bolts 8 Fasten each leg to stove with four 4 bolts Use a flat screw driver to tighten bolt to leg Thread bolt in tapped holes on stove body see Figure 8 and Figure 9 page 9 o Bot Product Identification Label Back Stove Panel Figure 5 Removing Back Panel Top of Stove Unit Front of Stove Unit Drop Cloth Blanket 4 AA Pallet Wood Bolted to Stove Body Front of
29. ible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids 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 Do not place propane LP supply tank s inside any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outdoors If you smell gas shut off gas supply e 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 This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom Do not place stove directly on carpet ing vinyl tile or any combustible ma terial other than wood The stove must set on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the appliance Do not use this stove as a wood burn ing fireplace Use only model SL30PT vent free gas log heater 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones vermiculite orrock wool Using these added items can cause sooting This log heater is designed to be smoke less If logs ever appear to smoke turn off heater and call a qualified service person Note During initial operation slight smoking could occur due to log curing and heater burning manufactur ing residues
30. in press and release ignitor button This will light pilot The pilot is attached to the front burner If needed keep press ing ignitor button until pilot lights Note If pilot does not stay lit con tact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Light ing Procedure page 14 Control Knob Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Ifcontrol knob does not pop out when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 through 7 This heater has a safety inter lock system Wait one 1 minute for sys tem to reset before lighting pilot again Turn control knob counterclockwise N to desired heating level The burners should light Set control knob to any heat level between HI and LO Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 23 Pilot A CAUTION Do nottry to adjust heating levels by using the equip ment shutoff valve BE TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater Turn control knob clockwise X to the OFF position Shutting Off Burners Only pilot stays lit Turn control knob clockwise XN to the PILOT position trol which has been under water Ignitor Button Cc gt x 5 Figure 22 Control Knob and lgnitor Button Location 104464 13 Co
31. l and those at high altitudes Propane LP Gas Propane LP gas is odor less Anodor making agentis added to the gas The odor helps you detect a gas leak How ever the odor added to the gas can fade Gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all Warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater A WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous AX WARNING Do not allow fans to blow directly into the stove Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cause sooting A WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory not ap proved for use with this heater Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance Never place any objects on the heater Stove becomes very hot when running heater Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition Heater will remain hot for a time after shutdown Allow surface to cool before touching Carefully supervise young chil dren when they are in the room with fireplace Keep the appliance area clear and free from combust
32. log is seated into U shaped cutout in center of heater base Log will fit securely on base IMPORTANT Make sure log does not cover any burner ports and does not touch the stove cavity see Figure 16 Fasten back panel to stove with six 6 M6 x 1 20mm bolts and washers Make sure product identification label is located on the outside lower left hand corner Place freestanding stove in desired po sition in room Be sure to maintain clearances to combustibles as outlined on page 7 Burner Stove Bottom Figure 13 Placing Heater Base In Stove Cavity Appearance May Vary Depending on Model Stove Bottom Hex Nut Figure 14 Fastening Heater Base to Stove Drop Bottom One Piece Log Set Middle Section at ottom of Log Set U Shaped Cutout in Chassis Heater Base Figure 15 Installing One Piece Stove Log Set Burner Porting Areas double slotted rectangular openings Esa PATO TTT E ARE ALLAN eee eee ee One Piece Log Set Safety Pilot Location Figure 16 Top View of One Piece Log Set on Gas Log Heater 104464 INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY AX WARNING This appliance re quires a 1 2 NPT National Pipe Thread inlet connection to the pressure regulator AX WARNING A qualified service person mustconnectheaterto gas supply Follow all local codes A CAUTION Never connect heater directly to the propane LP supp
33. ly This heater requires an ex ternal regulator not supplied In stallthe external regulator between the heater and propane LP supply Installation Items Needed Before installing heater make sure you have the items listed below e piping check local codes e sealant resistant to propane LP gas e equipment shutoff valve e test gauge connection e sediment trap e tee joint e pipe wrench An CSA AGA design certified equip ment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connec tion Purchase the optional CSA AGA de sign certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 19 From External Regulator 11 W C to 14 W C Pressure e Sediment Lee ON Trap Pipe Cap Figure 19 Gas Connection 3 Minimum OWNER S MANUAL The gas inlet connection for the stove heater is located on the lower right hand side of the stove when viewed from the front of the unit The gas connection can be made either through the bottom right side or through the lower back opening as illustrated in Figure 17 Make sure gas log heater is secured to the stove cavity assembly The installer must supply an external regu lator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water If you do not reduce incom ing gas pressure heater regulator damage could occur
34. ning due to excessive lint from carpeting pet hair etc CLEANING BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas This pro vides a clean burning flame Keep these holes clear of dust dirt and lint Clean these air inlet holes prior to each heating season Blocked air holes will create soot We recommend that you clean the unit every three months during operation and have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person Wealso recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt To clean these parts we recom mend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local computer store hard ware store or home center may carry com pressed air in acan You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position If using com pressed air in a can please follow the direc tions on the can If you don t follow direc tions on the can you could damage the pilot assembly Note Removing the rear panel and top grates of your stove will make cleaning easier 1 Shut off the unit including the pilot Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes 2 Inspect burner pilot and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt see Figure 26 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner 104464 OWNER S MANUAL 4 Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner
35. nob not in PILOT position W ZO Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position Air in gas lines when installed ODS pilot is clogged Gas regulator setting is not correct Depleted gas supply Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve Turn control knob to PILOT position Press in control knob while in PILOT position Continue holding down control knob Repeat igniting operation until air is re moved Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 15 or replace ODS pilot assembly Replace gas control Contact local propane LP gas company ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released W ZA DO Control knob not fully pressed in Control knob not pressed in long enough Equipment shutoff valve not fully open Pilot flame not touching thermocouple which allows thermocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This prob lem could be caused by one or both of the following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot Thermocouple connection loose at con trol valve Thermocouple damaged Control valve damaged www desatech com 16 5 Press in control knob fully After ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds Fully open equipment shutoff valve A Contact local propane LP gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 15 or replace ODS pilot assembly
36. ntinued VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS STOVE HEATER OPERATING HEATER Continued THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION The thermostat control knob can be set to any comfort level between Hi and Lo The thermostat will gradually modulate the heat output and flame height from higher to lower settings or pilot in order to maintain the comfort level you select The ideal com fort setting will vary by household depend ing upon the amount of space to be heated the output of the central heating system etc Note Selecting the Hi setting with the control knob will cause the burner to re main fully on without modulating down in most cases E MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light ing Instructions page 13 2 Depress control knob and light pilot with match 3 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Now follow step 8 in Lighting Instructions page 13 INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 24 shows a correct pilot flame pat tern Figure 25 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incorrect pilot flameis nottouch ing the thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermo couple cools the heater will shut down If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 25 e turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 13 e se
37. once A CAUTION Make sure exter nal regulator has been installed between propane LP supply and heater See guidelines under Con necting to Gas Supply page 11 Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve control valve and equipment shutoff valve from gas sup ply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage heater regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by ei ther using compressed air or opening propane LP supply tank valve 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles form ing show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check re connected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 20 2 Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane LP supply tank valve 3 Check all joints from gas meter to equip ment shutoff valve see Figure 21 Ap ply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once Open Closed Figure 20 Equipment Shutoff Valve Equipment Pressure Testing Heater Gas
38. ppliance Do not touch any electric 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 sup plier call the fire department Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service technician or gas supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas con STOP Read the safety information column 1 Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open Turn control knob clockwise XN to the OFF position Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety in formation column 1 If you don t smell gas go to the next step Turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 sec onds see Figure 22 Note You may be running this heater for the first time after hook ing up to gas supply If so the con trol knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds or less This will allow air to bleed from the gas system With control knob pressed
39. s or rust with no flame present If so turn off heater and let cool Either remove blockage or replace burner Blocked burner flame holes will create soot Review your video included with your heater for additional cleaning instructions VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS STOVE HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Note For additional help visit DESA International s Technical Service web site at www desatech com Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation OBSERVED PROBLEM AX WARNING Turn off heater and letcool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater A CAUTION Never use a wire needle or similar object to clean ODS pilot This can damage ODS pilot unit POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at ODS pilot 1 N Du uy Ignitor electrode not connected to igni tor cable Ignitor cable pinched or wet Broken ignitor cable Bad piezo ignitor Ignitor electrode broken Ignitor electrode positioned wrong l N Nm uy Reconnect ignitor cable Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry Replace ignitor cable Replace piezo ignitor Replace piezo ignitor Replace piezo ignitor When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition Gas supply turned off or equipment shutoff valve closed 2 Control k
40. tact local propane LP gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 15 Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Control valve defective Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 12 Replace control valve Gas odor during combustion Foreign matter between control valve and burner Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page www desatech com 18 Take apart gas tubing and remove for eign matter Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 12 104464 PARTS CENTRALS Baltimore Electric 1348 Dixwell Avenue Hamden CT 06514 0322 1 800 397 7553 203 248 7553 Parts Department Portable Heater Parts 342 N County Rd 400 East Valparaiso IN 46383 9704 All States 219 462 7441 1 800 362 6951 sales portableheaterparts com techservice portableheaterparts com FBD 1349 Adams Street Bowling Green KY 42103 3414 270 846 1199 1 800 654 8534 Fax 1 800 846 0090 franktalk aol com Master Parts Dist 1251 Mound Ave NW Grand Rapids MI 49504 2672 616 791 0505 1 800 446 1446 Fax 616 791 8270 www nbmc com ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories call DESA International s Parts Department at 1 800 972 7879 for referral information You can also write to the a
41. using heater This will help circu late the heat throughout the house In the event of a power outage you can use this heater as your primary heat source A WARNING A qualified ser vice person must install heater Follow all local codes Ay WARNING Never install the heater ina 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 e in windy or drafty areas Ad CAUTION This heater cre ates warm air currents These currents move heat to wall sur faces next to heater Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities such as to bacco smoke aromatic candles cleaning fluids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may discolor walls 104464 OWNER S MANUAL IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add mois ture to the air Although this is beneficial installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Com bustion and Ventilation pages 4 through 6 CHECK GAS TYPE Use only propane LP gas If your gas supply is not propane LP gas do not install heater Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES Vent Free Operation Only AX WARNING Maintain the mini mum clearances If
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