Vanguard Heating VP1600D User's Manual
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1. ODS PILOT BURNER ASSEMBLY 29 7 101823 PARTS LIST Model VP2200ITA This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual PART NUMBER 098304 01 098742 14 098238 07 101108 01 098198 04 M11084 26 098462 01 098457 05 098867 06 M11084 38 098698 04 098324 01 098325 01 102445 01 100537 01 098522 05 098265 02 098264 02 098271 03 100614 01 100610 01 099211 01 See Detail 099218 03 098508 01 099056 01 100620 01 100607 01 099057 01 100608 01 100605 02 100616 02 099387 06 099440 06 M11084 26 M11084 37 100606 01 100615 01 098276 01 098514 01 098594 01 099066 01 100619 01 100619 03 100642 01 DESCRIPTION Screw 10 x 3 8 Front Panel Grill Guard Clip Grill Guard Apron Screw 10 x 3 8 Control Rod Assembly Reflector Assembly Regulator Screw 8 x 3 8 Cabinet Assembly Control Knob Roll Pin Piezo Ignitor Regulator Bracket Thermostat Gas Valve Male Elbow Male Connector Ignitor Cable SIT Tubing Inlet Tubing Hex Head Screw Burner Assembly Burner Valve Retainer Nut Injector Tubing Valve to Plaque A Tubing Valve to Plaque B Pressure Tap Fitting Tubing Valve to Plaque C Control Valve Control Valve Tube Pilot Tubing Thermostat Control Valve to Pilot ODS Pilot Screw 10 x 3 8 Screw 8 x 1 4 Tubing Valve to Plaque D Male2. 101823 OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600ITA and VP2200ITA Continued o Ignitor Electrode OT Pilot Burner Figure 18 Pilot MO To SELECT HEATING LEVEL MI WARNING When running heater set control knob at the 1 2 3 or 4 locked positions Never set control knob between locked positions Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result A CAUTION Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the manual shut off valve 1 Slightly press in plaque control knob on right side of heater and turn counterclockwise y gt to the desired position IMPORTANT Release downward pressure while turning control knob Control knob will lock at the desired position 2 Turn thermostat control knob on left side of heater to any setting between LO and HI Note When burners cycle on or from LO to HI a click will be heard When the burners light a whoosh noise will be heard Plaque Control Knob VP1600ITA VP2200ITA 1 w w w w N N N N BP NI By NI By S By NI Figure 19 Burner Patterns 101823 Continued ontinu OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600ITA and VP2200ITA Continued MI To TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Ml Shutting Off Heater 1 Turn thermostat control knob clockwise x to the OFF position 2 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed Shutting Off Burner Only pil
3. VANGUARD INFRARED VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS HEATER 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 OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Models VP1600D VP1600ITA VP2600D and VP2200ITA 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 e Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e 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 Save this manual for future reference CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION SECTION PAGE Safety Information lia 2 Product Identification iii 4 Local CODES ek seek cnet tec ds e de ne aed oe 4 Wnpackine cinc a alii 4 Product Features ila laica ns 4 Fresh Air For Combustion And Ventilation 5 Installing To
4. WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning A CAUTION You must keep control areas burner and circulating air passageways of heater clean Inspect these areas of heater before each use Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material etc ODS PILOT AND BURNER ORIFICE e Use a vacuum cleaner pressurized air or small soft bristled brush to clean CABINET Air Passageways e Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean Exterior e Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture Wipe the cabinet to remove dust A WARNING Turn off and unplug heater and let cool 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 OBSERVED POSSIBLE PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is 1 Ignitor electrode posi 1 Replace ignitor pressed in there is no tioned wrong spark at ODS pilot 2 Ignitor electrode broken 2 Replace ignitor 3 Ignitor electrode not 3 Reconnect ignitor cable connected to ignitor cable 4 Ignitor cable pinched or 4 Free ignitor cable if pinched wet by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 5 Broken ignitor cable 5 Replace ignitor cable 6 Bad piezo ignitor 6 Replac
5. LP burner s low gas company 2 Burner orifice s is 2 Clean burner orifice s clogged see Cleaning and Maintenance page 26 or replace burner orifice s Burner backfiring 1 Burner orifice s is 1 Clean burner orifice s during combustion clogged or damaged see Cleaning and Maintenance page 26 or replace burner orifice s 2 Burner damaged 2 Replace burner 3 Gas regulator defective 3 Replace gas regulator Burner plaque s does 1 Plaque damaged 1 Replace burner not glow 2 Inlet gas pressure is too 2 Contact local propane LP low gas company 3 Control knob set be 3 Turn control knob until it tween locked positions locks at desired setting Slight smoke or odor 1 Residues from manu 1 Problem will stop after a during initial opera facturing processes few hours of operation tion Heater produces a 1 Metal expanding while 1 This is common with clicking ticking noise Just after burner is lit or shut off heating or contracting while cooling most heaters If noise is excessive contact qualified service person 101823 TROUBLE SHOOTING Continued TECHNICAL SERVICE WARNING If you smell gas e Shut off gas supply Do not try to light any appliance Donottouch any electrical switch do notuse any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannotreach your gas s
6. Wall einige Gaia id 9 Connecting To Gas Supply ie 14 Checking Gas Connections e 15 Operating Heater Models VP1600ITA amp VP2200ITA 17 Operating Heater Models VP1600D amp VP2600D 21 Inspecting Burnet eiii it eRe ts asini 24 Cleaning And Maintenance ie 26 Troubleshooting ici ree 26 Technical Service ei ta td 29 Specifications alae ieee ais 30 Service Publications cias 30 Service IMIS Sata e etna 30 Replacement Parts opciones e era aian e i 31 ACCESOS srl RR 31 Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List 32 39 Warranty and Repair Service Back Cover A 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 electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning A 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 persons with heart or lung disease or anemia those under the influence of alcohol and those at high alti
7. or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities in the air such as tobacco smoke exist may discolor walls IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add moisture to the air Although this is beneficial in stalling heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Fresh Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 5 through 8 Continued 101823 INSTALLING TO WALL Continued For convenience and efficiency install heater e where there is easy access for operation inspection and service e in coldest part of room An optional fan kit is available from your dealer See Accessories page 31 If planning to use fan locate heater near an electrical outlet pe ENG lt 7 36 Minimum Minimum From T Sides Of SS ii HOTT rrr LE Side SIT i i e Minimum To Top Surface Of Carpeting Tile Or Other FLOOR Combustible Material Figure 4 Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB Models VP1600ITA and VP2200ITA Only The thermostat sensing bulb has been placed inside the heater for protection during shipping Locating Thermostat Sensing Bulb 1 Remove front panel of heater see Figure 7 page 11 2 Locate thermostat sensing bulb just under burner assembly IMPORTANT Attach thermostat sensing bulb to back of heater for proper operation Attaching Thermostat Sensi
8. pressed 2 After ODS pilot lights released in long enough keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds 3 Manual shutoff valve not 3 Fully open manual shut fully open off valve 4 Thermocouple connection 4 Hand tighten until snug loose at control valve then tighten 1 4 turn more 5 Pilot flame not touching 5 A Contact local pro thermocouple which pane LP gas company allows thermocouple to cool causing pilot flame B Clean ODS pilot see to go out This problem Cleaning and Mainte could be caused by one or nance page 26 or both of the following replace ODS pilot A Low gas pressure assembly B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot 6 Thermocouple damaged 6 Replace thermocouple 7 Control valve damaged 7 Replace control valve 8 Safety interlock system 8 Wait one minute for safety has been triggered ther mostat models only interlock system to reset Repeat ignition operation Continued 97 101823 TROUBLE SHOOTING Continued OBSERVED POSSIBLE PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Burner s does not 1 Burner orifice s is 1 Clean burner orifice s light after ODS pilot is lit clogged see Cleaning and Maintenance page 26 or replace burner orifice s 2 Burner orifice s 2 Replace burner orifice s diameter is too small 3 Inlet gas pressure is too 3 Contact local propane LP low gas company Delayed ignition of 1 Manifold pressure is too 1 Contact local propane
9. show a leak Correct all leaks at once Open manual shutoff valve see Figure 15 Open propane LP supply tank valve Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to control valve see Figure 16 Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Light heater see Operating Heater pages 17 through 24 Check the rest of the internal joints for leaks Turn off heater see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 20 models VPI600ITA and VP2200ITA or page 24 models VP1600D and VP2600D Replace front panel Manual Shutoff eae Valve Figure 15 Manual Shutoff Valve Control Valve Location Propane LP Supply Tank Manual Shutoff Valve Figure 16 Checking Gas Joints 101823 OPERATING BM For Your SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING I HEATER Models VP1600ITA A WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly a fire or and VP2200ITA explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B 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
10. slots onto stand out tabs on fs mers Horizontal Slots _ mounting bracket Stand Out Tab Mounting Bracket attached to wall Figure 11 Mounting Heater Onto Mounting Bracket Installing Bottom Mounting Screws 1 Locate two bottom mounting holes These holes are near bottom on back panel of heater see Figure 12 2 Mark screw locations on wall 3 Remove heater from mounting bracket 4 If installing bottom mounting screws into hollow or solid wall install wall anchors Follow steps 1 through 4 under Attaching To Wall Anchor Method page 12 If installing bottom mounting screw into wall stud drill holes at marked loca tions using 9 64 drill bit Replace heater onto mounting bracket Place spacers between bottom mounting holes and wall anchor or drilled hole Hold spacer in place with one hand With other hand insert mounting screw through bottom mounting hole and spacer Place tip of screw in opening of wall anchor or drilled hole 8 Tighten both screws until heater is firmly secured to wall Do not over tighten Note Do not replace front panel at this time Replace front panel after making gas connections and checking for leaks see pages 14 16 ANN Figure 12 Installing Bottom Mounting Screws 101823 CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY NOTICE A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply Follow all local codes A CAUTION Never co
11. 8867 06 M11084 38 098455 06 098324 01 098325 01 102445 01 100537 01 098522 05 098265 02 098264 02 098271 03 100614 01 100610 01 099211 01 See Detail 099218 01 098508 01 099056 01 099048 01 099049 01 099057 01 099050 01 100605 01 099387 06 100616 01 099440 06 100615 01 M11084 37 098276 01 M11084 26 098514 01 098594 01 099066 01 100619 01 100619 02 100642 01 DESCRIPTION Screw 10 x 3 8 Front Panel Grill Guard Clip Grill Guard Apron Screw 10 x 3 8 Control Rod Assembly Reflector Assembly Regulator Screw 8 x 3 8 Cabinet Assembly Control Knob Roll Pin Piezo Ignitor Regulator Bracket Thermostat Gas Valve Male Elbow Male Connector Ignitor Cable SIT Tube Inlet Tube Hex Head Screw Burner Assembly Burner Valve Retainer Nut Injector Tubing Valve to Plaque A Tubing Valve to Plaque B Pressure Tap Fitting Tubing Valve to Plaque C Control Valve Pilot Tubing Thermostat Control Valve to Pilot Control Valve Tube ODS Pilot Male Connector Screw 8 x 1 4 Plug 1 8 Screw 10 x 3 8 Thermocouple Ignitor Electrode Mounting Bracket Thermostat Control Position Label Control Position Label Hardware Assembly B ap VON Baoan o O Pa EE e apse AAA nnn nnn AY nn 9 A yl y 101823 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Model VP2200ITA HEATER EXPLODED VIEW
12. Connector Plug 1 8 Thermocouple Ignitor Electrode Mounting Bracket Thermostat Control Position Label Control Position Label Hardware Assembly 2 onan pH AMA aaa agoaaxapoa nn nnn pHOoesnn MOA p Aap 101823 PARTS ILLUSTRATED BREAKDOWN Model VP1600D Da Jb 13 14 HEATER EXPLODED VIEW 13 15 ODS PILOT BURNER ASSEMBLY 101823 PARTS LIST Model VP1600D OANODOAARWN PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN PART NUMBER 098304 01 098742 13 098238 06 101108 01 098198 03 M11084 26 098462 01 098457 01 098867 06 M11084 38 098455 09 098324 01 See Detail 099218 01 098508 01 099056 01 099048 01 099049 01 099050 01 099057 01 100747 01 099043 01 099051 01 099059 02 M11084 37 M11084 26 098593 01 098594 01 098276 01 099066 01 100537 01 098325 01 102445 01 098271 03 100822 01 100642 01 DESCRIPTION Screw 10 x 3 8 Front Panel Grill Guard Clip Grill Guard Apron Screw 10 x 3 8 Control Rod Assembly Reflector Assembly Regulator Screw 8 x 3 8 Cabinet Assembly Control Knob Burner Assembly Burner Valve Retainer Nut Injector Tubing Valve to Plaque A Tubing Valve to Plaque B Tubing Valve to Plaque C Pressure Tap Fitting Control Valve Pilot Tubing Valve to Pilot Inlet Tubing ODS Pilot Screw 8 x 1 4 Screw 10 x 3 8 Thermocou
13. R 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 DESA INTERNATIONAL 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 For information about this warranty write Patent Pending 101823 01 REV D 3 96
14. SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building e 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 C 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 D 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 control which has been under water Continued 17 101823 OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600ITA and VP2200ITA Continued MO LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS MMMM 1 STOP Read the safety information at the top of page 17 2 Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open 3 Turn thermostat control knob on left side of heater clockwise x to the OFF position Thermostat Plaque Control Knob Ignitor Button Control Knob Figure 17 Thermostat Control Knob In The OFF Position 4 Wait five minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information at the top of page 17 If you don t smell
15. Tap Fitting 099054 01 Tubing Valve to Plaque A amp E 100747 01 Control Valve 099051 02 Inlet Tubing 099044 01 Pilot Tubing Valve to Pilot 099059 02 ODS Pilot M11084 37 Screw 8 x 1 4 M11084 26 Screw 10 x 3 8 098593 01 Thermocouple 098594 01 Ignitor Electrode 098276 01 Plug 1 8 099066 01 Mounting Bracket 100537 01 Regulator Bracket 098325 01 Roll Pin 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 098271 03 Ignitor Cable 2 a a a a nnn N QI Ad HH nn nn gan sn nnn pase in oOonrp A ap 100822 01 Control Position Label 100642 01 Hardware Assembly 101823 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 VANGUARD VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS HEATERS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for three 3 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
16. age 14 e ground joint union tee joint e piping check local codes e test gauge connection pipe wrench e sealant resistant to propane LP gas see Figure 14 page 15 An AGA design certified manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Purchase the optional AGA design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 31 LOCATING HEATER This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall A WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 4 page 10 If you can provide greater clearances from floor ceiling and joining wall You can locate heater on floor away from a wall An optional floor mounting stand is needed Purchase the floor mounting stand from your dealer See Accessories page 31 A 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 36 inches from the front top or sides of the heater as a fireplace insert e in high traffic areas e in windy or drafty areas A CAUTION If you install the heater in a home garage heater pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above floor locate heater where moving vehicle will not hit it A CAUTION This heater creates warm air currents These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to heater Installing heater next to vinyl
17. cess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves CAUTION Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum LP gas Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 14 Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Locate 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 101823 CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and or fittings Pressure Regulator Regulator Bracket Heater se Cabinet 1 2 NPT Pipe Nipple Ground Joint_ Union Tee Joint Test Reducer ba Manual Shutoff Valve Gauge Bushing t Connection 1 8 NPT From 1 8 NPT LJ 2 External Regulator Plug Tap 11 W C to 14 W C Pressure Tee Joint Sediment _ Pipe 3 Minimum Trap Nipple ite n Figure 14 Gas Connection An AGA design certified manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Purchase the optional AGA design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 31 A WARNING Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing Correct all
18. cking Gas of page Connections page 15 Moisture condensation 1 Not enough combus 1 Refer to Fresh Air for noticed on windows tion ventilation air Combustion and Venti lation requirements page 5 You may have further questions about installation operation or troubleshooting If so contact DESA International s Technical Service Department at 1 800 323 5190 101823 SPECIFICATIONS SERVICE PUBLICATIONS SERVICE HINTS VP1600ITA VP2200ITA Btu Variable 6 000 16 000 6 500 22 000 Type Gas Propane LP Only Propane LP Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 8 W C 8 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 14 14 Minimum 11 11 Dimensions Inches H x W x D Heater 23 5 x 18 5x 8 23 5 x 25 9 x 8 Carton 25 8x 21 3 x 10 1 25 8 x 28 7 x 10 1 Weight pounds Heater 24 32 Shipping 29 38 VP1600D VP2600D Btu Variable 6 000 11 000 16 000 6 000 16 000 26 000 Type Gas Propane LP Only Propane LP Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 8 W C 8 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 14 14 Minimum 11 11 Dimensions Inches H x W x D Heater 23 5 x 18 5x 8 23 5 x 25 9 x 8 Carton 25 8x 21 3 x 10 1 25 8 x 28 7 x 10 1 Weight pounds Heater 22 30 Shipping 27 36 Note Dimensions listed are outer most points on the heater includes control knobs and grill You can purchase a service manual from the address listed on the back page of thi
19. e control valve piezo is part of control valve 7 Piezo ignitor nut is loose 7 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor Nut is located in side heater cabinet at top 101823 TROUBLE SHOOTING Continued OBSERVED POSSIBLE PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is 1 Gas supply turned off or 1 Turn on gas supply or pressed in there is a spark at ODS Pilot but manual shutoff valve closed open manual shutoff valve no ignition 2 Control knob not pressed 2 Press in control knob in while pressing ignitor while pressing ignitor button non thermostat button non thermostat models only models only Thermostat control knob Press in thermostat not pressed in thermostat control knob while models only turning to PILOT IGN position thermostat models only 3 Airin gas lines when 3 Continue holding down installed control knob Repeat igniting operation until air is removed 4 Depleted gas supply 4 Contact local propane LP gas company 5 ODS pilot is clogged 5 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 26 or replace ODS pilot assembly 6 Gas regulator setting is 6 Replace gas regulator not correct 7 Thermostat control knob 7 Turn thermostat control 1s not in pilot position knob to pilot position thermostat models only ODS pilot lights but 1 Control knob not fully 1 Press in control knob flame goes out when pressed in fully control knob is 2 Control knob not
20. ee Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 8 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 101823 FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued WARNING If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space provide adequate combus tion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 1992 Section 5 3 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 ofthe flooron 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 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANSI Z223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts WARNING Rework worksheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces Ventilation Grills into Adjoining Room Option 1 Figure 2 Vent
21. for each 1000 Btu Hr input rating of all appliances in the space cubic feet equals length x width x height of space Include adjoining rooms only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms Confined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANSIZ223 1 1992 Section 5 3 defines confined space as having an air volume of less than 50 cubic feet 127 cubic cm for each 1000 Btu Hr input rating of all appliances in the space cubic feet equals length x width x height of space Include adjoining rooms only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms Continued 101823 FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 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 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 2 Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determ
22. gas go to the next step 5 Turn thermostat control knob on left side of heater counterclockwise to the PILOT position Press in thermostat control knob for 5 seconds Note You may be running this heater for the first time after hooking up to gas supply If so you may need to press in thermostat control knob for 30 seconds This will allow air to bleed from the gas system If thermostat control knob does not pop up when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs 6 Keep thermostat control knob pressed in while pushing down and releasing the ignitor button This will light pilot If necessary continue to press ignitor button until pilot lights If pilot does not light e turn thermostat control knob clockwise x to the OFF position e repeat steps 5 and 6 If pilot does not stay lit after several tries refer to Troubleshooting pages 26 through 29 e contact a qualified service person or gas supplier Until repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure page 20 7 Keep thermostat control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 through 7 This heater has a safety interlock system Wait one minute before lighting pilot again 8 Turn thermostat control knob counterclockwise y to the desired heating level The plaque directly above the pilot should light
23. htly press in control knob and turn counterclockwise y gt to the LOW MEDIUM or HIGH positions IMPORTANT Release downward pressure while turning control knob Control knob will lock at the desired position Control Knob OFF v PILOT ian v LOW OFF v PILOT ian MED OFF v PILOT IGN HIGH OFF v VP1600D VP2600D Figure 22 Burner Patterns LOW MED HIGH OFF 101823 OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600D and VP2600D Continued INSPECTING BURNER MI To TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE N Shutting Off Heater 1 Turn control knob clockwise x to the OFF position 2 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed Shutting Off Burner Only pilot stays lit 1 Turn control knob clockwise x to the PILOT position MI MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE MJ 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions pages 21 and 22 2 With control knob pressed in strike match Hold match to pilot until pilot lights 3 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 23 shows a correct pilot flame pattern Figure 24 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the
24. ilation Air from Inside Building Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room Option 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 Continued 101823 FRESH AIR Ventilation Air From Outdoors F OR Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two perma nent openings one within 12 of the 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 COM B USTION and crawl spaces AN D IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermo stat controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent VENTILATION Continued A Ventilated Air a Outlet Air To Attic Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space Inlet Air Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Outdoors El 101823 INSTALLING TO WALL NOTICE A qualified service person must install heater Follow all local codes CHECK GAS TYPE Use only propane LP gas If your gas supply is not propane LP do not install heater Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater INSTALLATION ITEMS Before installing heater make sure you have the items listed below e external regulator supplied by manual shutoff valve sediment trap installer see p
25. ine 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 Vented gas heater Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs Btu Hr Other gas appliances Btu Hr Total Btu Hr Example Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr Vent free heater 18 000 Btu Hr Total 58 000 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 58 000 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 adjoining room or add ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air From Inside Building page 7 B Vent room directly to the outdoors S
26. ir for Combustion and Ventilation All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications 1 Unusually Tight Contruction 2 Unconfined Space 3 Confined Space The information on pages 5 through 8 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation 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 walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continu ous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 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 between sole plates and floors between wall ceiling joints between wall panels at penetrations for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings If your home meets all of the three criteria above you must provide addi tional fresh air See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 8 If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed to page 6 Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANSIZ223 1 1992 Section 5 3 defines uncon fined space as having a minimum air volume of 50 cubic feet 127 cubic cm
27. 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 once CAUTION Make sure external regulator has been installed between propane LP supply and heater See guidelines under Connecting to Gas Supply page 14 PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 1 Disconnect heater and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 PSIG will damage heater regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected Continued WI 101823 CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY Continued 4 5 Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 1 Ze 4 PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS PWN NN Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane LP supply tank valve Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Close manual shutoff valve see Figure 15 Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane LP supply tank valve Check all joints from propane LP supply tank to manual shutoff valve see Figure 16 Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming
28. ng Bulb 1 Remove thermostat sensing bulb from holders inside heater Route through slot opening in bottom of heater 2 Place clamp on thermostat sensing bulb as shown in Figure 5 Clamp is provided in hardware package 3 Snap clamp into upper mounting hole as shown in Figure 5 Mounting hole is located on lower left edge on back of heater Make sure the thermostat sensing bulb is pointing up Thermostat Sensing Bulb se Clamp Figure 5 Attaching Thermostat Sensing Bulb 101823 INSTALLING TO WALL Continued INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL Mounting Bracket The mounting bracket is located on back panel of heater It has been taped there for shipping Remove mounting bracket from back panel Mounting Bracket Figure 6 Mounting Bracket Location Removing Front Panel Of Heater 1 Remove two screws near bottom corners of front panel 2 Lift straight up on grill guard until it stops Grill guard will slide up about 1 4 3 Pull bottom of front panel forward then down Figure 7 Removing Front Panel Of Heater Methods For Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall Only use last hole on each end of mounting bracket to attach bracket to wall These two holes are 16 inches apart from their centers Attach mounting bracket to wall in one of two ways 1 Attaching to wall stud 2 Attaching to wall anchor Attaching to wall stud This method provides the strongest hold Insert mo
29. nnect heater directly to the propane LP supply This heater requires an external regulator not supplied Install the external regulator between the heater and propane LP supply The installer must supply an external regulator 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 incoming gas pressure heater regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 13 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet Propane LP Supply Tank External Regulator Vent Pointing Down e oo e E 4 o 9 Tao 6 Pe O do Figure 13 External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down A CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Internally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of large enough diameter to allow proper gas volume to heater If pipe is too small undue loss of pressure will occur Typical Pipe Diameters VP1600D or VP1600ITA 3 8 or greater VP2600D or VP2200ITA 1 2 or greater Installation must include a manual 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 14 page 15 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Ex
30. ot stays lit 1 Turn thermostat control knob clockwise x to the PILOT position THERMOSTAT OPERATION AA Models VP1600ITA and VP2200ITA Only The thermostat measures the temperature of air near the heater cabinet This may not always agree with room temperature depending on housing con struction installation location room size open air temperatures etc Fre quent use of your heater will let you determine your own comfort levels MB MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE MN 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions page 18 2 With thermostat control knob pressed in strike match Hold match to pilot until pilot lights 3 Keep thermostat control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob 101823 OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600D and VP2600D For YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING A WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B 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 appliance Do not touch any electric switch do not
31. ounting bracket to wall studs 1 Drill holes at marked locations using 9 64 drill bit 2 Place mounting bracket onto wall Line up last hole on each end of bracket with holes drilled in wall 3 Insert mounting screws through bracket and into wall studs 4 Tighten screws until mounting bracket is firmly fastened to wall studs Attaching to wall anchor method For attaching mounting bracket to hollow walls wall areas between studs or solid walls concrete or masonry 1 Drill holes at marked locations using 5 16 drill bit For solid walls concrete or masonry drill at least 1 deep 2 Fold wall anchor as shown in Figure 9 Figure 9 Folding Anchor 3 Insert wall anchor wings first into hole Tap anchor flush to wall 101823 INSTALLI NG 4 For thin walls 1 2 or less insert red key into wall anchor Push red key to pop open anchor wings IMPORTANT Do not hammer key TO WAL L For thick walls over 1 2 thick or solid walls do not pop open wings Continued i de Figure 10 Popping Open Anchor Wings For Thin Walls 5 Place mounting bracket onto wall Line up last hole on each end of bracket with wall anchors 6 Insert mounting screws through bracket and into wall anchors 7 Tighten screws until mounting bracket is firmly fastened to wall Placing Heater On Mounting Bracket 1 Locate two horizontal slots on back panel of heater 2 Place heater onto mounting bracket Slide horizontal
32. place insert e in high traffic areas e in windy or drafty areas 6 Always run heater with plaque control knob at the 1 2 3 or 4 locked posi tions Never set control knob between locked positions Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result 7 This heater needs fresh outside air ventilation to run properly This heater has an oxygen depletion sensor ODS pilot light safety system The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available See Fresh Air for Combus tion and Ventilation pages 5 through 8 8 If heater shuts off do not relight until you provide fresh outside air If heater keeps shutting off have it serviced 9 Do not run heater e where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored e under dusty conditions 10 Never place any objects on the heater 11 Surface of heater 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 shut down Allow surface to cool before touching 12 Carefully supervise young children when they are in same room with heater 13 Make sure grill guard is in place before running heater 14 Do not use heater if any part has been under water Immediately call a quali fied service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water 15 Turn off and unplug heater and let cool befo
33. ple Ignitor Electrode Plug 1 8 Mounting Bracket Regulator Bracket Roll Pin Piezo Ignitor Ignitor Cable Control Position Label Hardware Assembly This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual dA dA AA AMA AA AA AA N QI dA A dd nn dl Ya dl dl dy a0O0 apyny pn 101823 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Model VP2600D HI gt a LU Q O oa gt lt LU DC LU E lt q LU I 13 14 13 15 ODS PILOT BURNER ASSEMBLY 101823 PARTS LIST Model VP2600D PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 098304 01 Screw 10 x 3 8 098742 14 Front Panel 098238 07 Grill Guard 101108 01 Clip Grill Guard 098198 04 Apron M11084 26 Screw 10 x 3 8 098462 01 Control Rod Assembly 098457 02 Reflector Assembly 098867 06 Regulator M11084 38 Screw 8 x 3 8 098456 03 Cabinet Assembly 098324 01 Control Knob See Detail Burner Assembly 099218 02 Burner 098508 01 Valve Retainer Nut 099056 01 Injector 099052 01 Tubing Valve to Plaque B amp D 099053 01 Tubing Valve to Plaque C 099057 01 Pressure
34. purchaser This warranty covers the cost of part s required to restore this heater to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Authorized Service Center 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 a result 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 LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MER CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THREE 3 YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS 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 OTHE
35. re servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater 16 Operating heater above elevations of 4 500 feet could cause pilot outage 101823 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION LOCAL CODES UNPACKING PRODUCT FEATURES Thermostat Control Knob Models VP1600ITA and VP2200ITA Only Piezo Ignitor Models VP1600ITA and VP2200ITA Only er Control Knob Grill Guard Burners qa Heater Cabinet Figure 1 Vent Free Propane LP Gas Heater Model VP2200ITA Shown Install and use heater with care Follow all local codes In the absence of local codes use the latest edition of 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 Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 1 Remove heater from carton 2 Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipment 3 Check heater for any shipping damage If heater is damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought heater Safety Device This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System ODS 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 ligh
36. s manual Send a check for 5 00 payable to DESA International When gas pressure is too low e pilot will not stay lit e burner s will have delayed ignition e heater will not produce specified heat e propane LP gas supply may be low When gas quality is bad e pilot will not stay lit e burner s 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 101823 REPLACEMENT PARTS ACCESSORIES Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty Parts Under Warranty Contact authorized dealer from whom you purchased this product If they are unable to supply original replacement part s call DESA International s Technical Service Department at 1 800 323 5190 for information When contacting your dealer or DESA International have ready your name e your address e model number of your heater e how heater was malfunctioning e type of gas used propane LP or natural gas e purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the defective part to the factory Parts Not Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call DESA International s Parts Department at 1 800 972 7879 for referral information When calling DESA International have ready e model number of
37. ss in control knob for 30 seconds This will allow air to bleed from the gas system If control knob does not pop up when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs 6 With control knob pressed in push down and release ignitor button This will light pilot The pilot is attached to the front of burner If needed keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights If pilot does not light e turn control knob clockwise x to the OFF position e repeat steps 5 and 6 If pilot does not stay lit after several tries refer to Troubleshooting pages 26 through 29 contacta qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure page 24 Ignitor Electrode Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 21 Pilot 7 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 through 7 101823 OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600D and VP2600D Continued MA To SELECT HEATING LEVEL MMM A WARNING When running heater set control knob at LOW MEDIUM or HIGH locked positions Never set control knob between locked positions Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result A CAUTION off valve Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the manual shut 1 Slig
38. t heater Thermostatic Heat Control Models VP1600ITA and VP2200ITA Only This heater has a thermostat sensing bulb and thermostat control This results in the greatest heater comfort This can also result in lower gas bills 101823 FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION A WARNING This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel burning appliances in your home Today s homes are built more energy efficient 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 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 combustion and ventilation Exhaust fans fireplaces clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate You must provide adequate fresh air for these appliances This will insure proper venting of vented fuel burning appliances PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following is exerpts from National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANSI Z223 1 Section 5 3 A
39. thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 23 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner Thermocouple x Figure 24 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 24 e turn heater off see To TurnOff Gas to Appliance page 20 models VP1600ITA and VP2200ITA or page 24 models VP1600D and VP2600D see Troubleshooting pages 26 through 29 101823 INSPECTING BURNER Continued BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 25 shows a correct burner flame pattern Figure 26 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern Figure 25 Correct Burner Flame Pattern Figure 26 Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern If burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 26 e turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 20 models VP1600ITA and VP2200ITA or page 24 models VP1600D and VP2600D see Troubleshooting pages 26 through 29 101823 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLE SHOOTING Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation
40. tudes Propane LP Gas Propane LP gas is odorless An odor making agent is added to propane LP gas The odor helps you detect a propane LP gas leak However the odor added to propane LP gas can fade Propane LP 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 Safety Information Continues on next page 101823 SAFETY WARNINGS continued IN F O RMATION WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous Continued 1 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 2 Do not place propane LP supply tank s inside any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outdoors 3 This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom 4 Ifyou smell gas e 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 e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department 5 Never install the heater e in a recreational vehicle e where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front top or sides of the heater e as a fire
41. unting screws through mounting bracket and into wall studs Attaching to wall anchor This method allows you to attach mounting bracket to hollow walls wall areas between studs or to solid walls concrete or masonty Decide which method better suits your needs Either method will provide a secure hold for the mounting bracket Continued 101823 INSTALLING TO WALL Continued Marking Screw Locations 1 Tape mounting bracket to wall where heater will be located Make sure mount ing bracket is level A WARNING Maintain minimum clearances shown in Figure 8 If you can provide greater clearances from floor and joining wall 2 Mark screw locations on wall see Figure 8 Note Only mark last hole on each end of mounting bracket Insert mounting screws through these holes only 3 Remove tape and mounting bracket from wall 13 16 9 1 4 16 Min Min 4 g Only Insert Mounting 18 3 4 7 Only Insert Mounting 18 3 4 4 Screws Through Last Min 4 Screws Through Last Min Hole On Each End i 4 Hole On Each End i Gg 4 j 2 Floor Floor Models VP2600D and VP2200ITA Models VP1600D and VP1600ITA Figure 8 Mounting Bracket Clearances Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall Note Wall anchors mounting screws and spacers are in hardware package The hardware package is provided with heater Attaching to wall stud method For attaching m
42. upplier 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 OBSERVED POSSIBLE PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Heater produces 1 Heater burning vapors 1 Ventilate room Stop unwanted odors from paint hair spray glues etc See IMPOR TANT statement above using odor causing products while heater is running 2 Low fuel supply 2 Refill supply tank 3 Gas leak See Warn 3 Locate and correct all ing statement at top leaks see Checking Gas of page Connections page 15 Heater shuts off in use 1 Not enough fresh air is 1 Open window and or ODS operates available door for ventilation 2 Low line pressure 2 Contact local propane LP gas company 3 ODS pilot is partially 3 Clean ODS pilot see clogged Cleaning and Mainte nance page 26 Gas odor even when 1 Gas leak See Warn 1 Locate and correct all control knob is in OFF ing statement at top leaks see Checking Gas position of page Connections page 15 2 Control valve defective 2 Replace control valve Gas odor during 1 Foreign matter between 1 Take apart gas tubing combustion control valve and and remove foreign burner matter 2 Gas leak See Warn 2 Locate and correct all ing statement at top leaks see Che
43. use any phone in your build ing e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas suppliers instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department C 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 D 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 control which has been under water MA Lichte INSTRUCTIONS MA 1 STOP Read the safety information above 2 Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open 3 Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position Control Knob IGNITOR gt HIGH mer a E Figure 20 Control Knob In The OFF Position Continued 91 101823 OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600D and VP2600D Continued 4 Wait five minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information at the top of page 21 If you don t smell gas go to the next step 5 Press in control knob Note You may be running this heater for the first time after hooking up to gas supply If so you may need to pre
44. your heater e the replacement part number 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 or write to the address listed on the back page of this manual for referral information FAN KITS GA3100A and GA3200TA For all models Provides better heat distribution Makes heater more efficient Complete installation and operating instructions included Manually controlled GA3100A Includes ON OFF switch Thermostatically controlled GA3200TA Includes three settings ON OFF AUTO FLOOR MOUNTING STAND Models VP1600D 8 VP1600ITA GA4000B Models VP2600D 8 VP2200ITA GA4010B For locating heater on the floor away from a wall Complete installation instructions provided with floor mounting stand MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 For all models Manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap 101823 PARTS ILLUSTRATED BREAKDOWN Model VP1600ITA BURNER ASSEMBLY HEATER EXPLODED VIEW ODS PILOT 101823 PARTS LIST Model VP1600ITA This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual PART NUMBER 098304 01 098742 13 098238 06 101108 01 098198 03 M11084 26 098462 01 098457 01 09
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