Desa VP1000BA, VP600B User Manual

VENT-FREE PROPANE GAS HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

Models: VP1000BA & VP600B

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

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

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

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

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

agency, or the gas supplier.

Save this manual for future reference.

CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

Safety Information.........................................................................2

Product Identification .................................................................... 4

Local Codes ................................................................................... 4

Unpacking......................................................................................4

Product Features ............................................................................ 4

Fresh Air For Combustion And Ventilation .................................. 5

Installing To Wall..........................................................................9

Connecting To Gas Supply............................................................13

Checking Gas Connections............................................................14

Operating Heater ...........................................................................16

Inspecting Burner ..........................................................................18

Cleaning And Maintenance ........................................................... 20

Troubleshooting.............................................................................20

Technical Service .......................................................................... 24

Specifications ................................................................................24

Service Hints .................................................................................24

Replacement Parts ......................................................................... 25

Service Publications ......................................................................25

Accessory ......................................................................................25

Illustrated Parts Breakdown (Model VP1000BA).........................26

Parts List (Model VP1000BA) ...................................................... 27

Illustrated Parts Breakdown (Model VP600B)..............................28

Parts List (Model VP600B) ........................................................... 29

Warranty Information .................................................................... Back Cover

SAFETY

INFORMATION

WARNINGS

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, and carbon monoxide poisoning.

DANGER

Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning

resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, and/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 influence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.

Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An odor-making agent is added to propane gas. The odor helps you detect a propane gas leak. However, the odor added to propane gas can fade. Propane 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 continued on page 3

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SAFETY

INFORMATION

Continued

WARNINGS

WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.

1. Use only propane gas. Do not convert heater to use different fuel type.

2. Do not place propane supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane supply tank(s) outdoors.

3. If you smell gas

• shut off gas supply

• do not try to light any appliance

• do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building

• immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions

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

4. Heater model VP1000BA shall not be installed in a bathroom.

5. Never install the heater

• 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

• in high traffic areas

• in windy or drafty areas

6. 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.

7. Keep all air openings in the front and bottom of heater clear and free of debris. This will insure enough air for proper combustion.

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

• where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored

• 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 and 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 underwater. Immediately call a qualified 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 heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater.

16.Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet may cause pilot outage.

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PRODUCT

IDENTIFICATION

Ignitor Button

Control Knob

Grill Guard

Glass Panel

LOCAL CODES

UNPACKING

Front Panel

Figure 1 - Vent-Free Propane Gas Heater

(Model VP1000BA Shown)

Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*.

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

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.

Heater Cabinet

PRODUCT

FEATURES

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 light heater.

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FRESH AIR

WARNING

FOR

COMBUSTION

AND

VENTILA TION

This heater must have fresh air for proper operation. If not, poor fuel combustion could result. 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.

PRODUCING ADEQUATE 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 b. weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors 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 additional fresh air. See

If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above, continue reading.

Ventilation Air From Outdoors

and

, page 8

and

Unconfined Space

An unconfined space has a minimum air volume of 50 cubic feet 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.

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Confined Space

A confined space has an air volume of less than 50 cubic feet 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.

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FRESH AIR

FOR

COMBUSTION

AND

VENTILA TION

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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:

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 determine the maximum BTU/Hr the space

can support.

____________ (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = (Maximum BTU/Hr

the space can support)

Example:

BTU/Hr the space can support)

3. Add the BTU/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.

Example:

* 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:

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. See 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.

Space size 18 ft. (length) x 16 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) =

2304 cu. ft. (volume of space)

2304 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = 46.1 or 46,100 (maximum

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

Gas water heater 40,000 BTU/Hr Vent-free heater + 10,000 BTU/Hr Total = 50,000 BTU/Hr

46,100 BTU/Hr (maximum the space can support) 50,000 BTU/Hr (actual amount of BTU/Hr used)

WARNING

You must provide additional ventilation air in a confined space.

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FRESH AIR

FOR

COMBUSTION

AND

VENTILATION AIR

Ventilation Air From Inside Building

This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure 2). You can also remove door into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 2).

VENTILA TION

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WARNING

Rework worksheet, adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space. appliances in both spaces.

Ventilation

into Adjoining

The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all

12"

Ventilation Grills

Into Adjoining Room,

Grills

Room,

Option 1

Remove Door into Adjoining

Room,

Option 3

Option 2

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12"

Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building

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FRESH AIR

FOR

COMBUSTION

AND

VENTILA TION

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VENTILATION AIR

Ventilation Air From Outdoors

Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two permanent 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 and crawl spaces. 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.

IMPORTANT:

thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent.

Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a

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Outlet Air

Inlet Air

Outlet Air

Inlet Air

Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

Ventilated Attic

Ventilated

Crawl Space

To Attic

Crawl

Space

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INSTALLING

TO WALL

NOTICE

A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes.

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use only propane gas. If your gas supply is not propane, 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.

• external regulator (supplied by installer, see page 13)

• piping (check local codes)

• sealant (resistant to propane gas)

* An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. The optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve can be purchased from your dealer. See Accessory, page 25.

• manual shutoff valve *

• ground joint union

• test gauge connection * (see Figure 13, page 14)

• sediment trap

• tee joint

• pipe wrench

LOCATING HEATER

This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall.

WARNING

Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 4 (page 10). If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.

WARNING

Never install the heater

• in a bathroom (Model VP1000BA - Input 10,000 BTUs)

• 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

• in high traffic areas

• in windy or drafty areas

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CAUTION

This heater creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to heater. Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities in the air (such as tobacco smoke) exist, may discolor walls.

IMPORTANT:

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.

Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial, in-

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

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INSTALLING

TO WALL

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For convenience and efficiency, install heater

• where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service

• in coldest part of room

CEILING

36"

6" Minimum From Sides Of Heater

Left Side

FLOOR

Minimum

Right Side

Minimum To Top Surface Of Carpeting, Tile Or Other Combustible Material

Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater

INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL

Marking Screw Locations

1. Determine where you will locate heater.

WARNING

Maintain minimum clearances shown in Figure 5. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor and joining wall.

2. Mark two mounting screw locations on wall (see Figure 5).

8 7/8"

Minimum To

Maintain 6"

Clearance From Wall

JOINING WALL

7 3/4"

Mounting

Screw

Locations

20 1/4"

Minimum To

Maintain 3"

Clearance

From Floor

FLOOR

Figure 5 - Mounting Screw Locations

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INSTALLING

ANCHOR

TO WALL

Installing Two Mounting Screws

Note:

Wall anchors and mounting screws are in hardware package. The hardware

package is provided with heater.

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Attaching to wall stud method

For attaching mounting screw to wall stud

1. Drill hole at marked location using 9/64" drill bit.

2. Insert mounting screw into wall stud.

3. Tighten screw until 1/16" space (thickness of penny) is between screwhead and wall.

Attaching to wall anchor method

Follow instructions below to attach mounting screws 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 1/4" deep.

2. Fold wall anchor (see Figure 6).

Figure 6 - Folding Anchor

3. Insert wall anchor (wings first) into hole. Tap anchor flush to wall.

4. For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red key into wall anchor. Push red key to

“pop” open anchor wings (see Figure 7).

IMPORTANT:

Do not hammer key!

For thick walls (over 1/2" thick) or solid walls, do not pop open wings.

Thin Walls (1/4" to 1/2" thick)

Figure 7 - Popping Open Anchor Wings For Thin Walls

5. Tighten two screws until 1/16" space (thickness of penny) is between screwheads and wall (see Figure 8).

Thin or Thick Wall (thick wall shown)

1/16" Space

Solid Wall

Figure 8 - Tightening Anchors

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INSTALLING

TO WALL

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Placing Heater On Mounting Screws

1. Locate two keyhole slots on back panel of heater (see Figure 9).

2. Place large openings of slots over screwheads. Slide heater down until screws are in small portion of slots.

Keyhole Slots

Figure 9 - Location Of Keyhole Slots On Back Panel Of Heater

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 10 - Removing Front Panel Of Heater

Installing Bottom Mounting Screw

1. Locate bottom mounting hole. This hole is near bottom on back panel of heater (see Figure 11).

2. Mark screw location on wall.

3. Remove heater from wall.

4. If installing bottom mounting screw into hollow or solid wall, install wall anchor. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Attaching To Wall Anchor Method, page 11. If installing bottom mounting screw into wall stud, drill hole at marked location using 9/64" drill bit.

5. Replace heater on wall.

6. Insert bottom anchor screw through back panel into bottom anchor or drilled hole (see Figure 11).

7. Tighten screw 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 13-15).

Figure 11 - Installing Bottom Mounting Screw

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CONNECTING

NOTICE

TO GAS

SUPPLY

A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes.

CAUTION

Never connect heater directly to the propane supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the heater and propane supply.

The installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure 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 12. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.

Propane Supply Tank

External Regulator

Vent Pointing Down

Figure 12 - External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down

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 3/8" 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 manual shutoff valve, ground joint 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 13, page 14).

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 sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.

Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 13, page 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.

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CONNECTING

TO GAS

SUPPLY

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IMPORTANT:

and/or fittings.

Manual Shutoff Valve *

From External

Regulator

(11" W.C. to 14" W.C.

Pressure)

Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping

3/8" NPT Pipe Nipple

Ground Joint Union

3" Minimum

Pressure Regulator

Heater Cabinet

Tee Joint Reducer

Bushing to 1/8" NPT

1/8" NPT Plug Tap

Tee Joint

Pipe Nipple

Test

Gauge

Connection *

Sediment Trap

CHECKING

GAS

CONNECTIONS

Cap

Figure 13 - Gas Connection

* An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessory, page 25.

WARNING

Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installation or servicing. Correct 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 once.

CAUTION

Make sure external regulator has been installed between propane supply and heater. See guidelines under

ply

, page 13.

Connecting to Gas Sup-

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.

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CHECKING

GAS

CONNECTIONS

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3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane supply tank valve.

4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

5. Correct all leaks at once.

Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG

1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 14).

2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane supply tank valve.

3. Check all joints from propane supply tank to manual shutoff valve (see Figure

15). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

4. Correct all leaks at once.

PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS

1. Open manual shutoff valve (see Figure 14).

2. Open propane supply tank valve.

3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position.

4. Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to control valve (see Figure 15). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

5. Correct all leaks at once.

6. Light heater (see Operating Heater, pages 16 through 20). Check the rest of the internal joints for leaks.

7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 18).

8. Replace front panel.

Open

Manual Shutoff Valve

POSITION

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Propane Supply Tank

OFF

POSITION

Closed

Figure 14 - Manual Shutoff Valve

Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints

Control Valve Location

Manual Shutoff Valve

OPERATING

Clockwise

HEATER

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

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 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.

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.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

1. STOP! Read the safety information above.

2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open.

3. Turn control knob clockwise

Ignitor Button

to the OFF position.

Control Knob

PILOT

OFF

IGNITOR

Figure 16 - Control Knob In The OFF Position

HIGH

LOW

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OPERATING

HEATER

4. 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 information at the top of page 16. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.

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5. Press in control knob and turn counterclockwise

C-clockwise

to the PILOT position. Keep control knob pressed in for five (5) seconds (see Figure 16, page 16).

Note:

You may be running this heater for the first time after hooking up to gas supply. If so, the control knob may need to be pressed in 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. The pilot can be seen through the glass panel. If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights.

Note:

If pilot does not stay lit, refer to Troubleshooting, pages 20 through

23. Also contact a 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 18.

Ignitor Electrode

Thermocouple

Pilot Burner

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Figure 17 - 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.

8. Turn control knob counterclockwise

C-clockwise

to the HIGH position. The main burner should light. Set control knob to any heat level between HIGH and LOW. To turn control knob from HIGH to a lower setting, press in the control knob and turn counterclockwise

Note:

Both HIGH and LOW are locked positions. You must press in control

C-clockwise

knob before turning it from these positions.

CAUTION

Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the manual shutoff valve.

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Clockwise

OPERATING

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

HEATER

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INSPECTING

BURNER

Shutting Off Heater

1. Turn control knob clockwise

2. Press in control knob and turn clockwise

to the PILOT position.

Clockwise

to the OFF position.

Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit)

1. Turn control knob clockwise

to the PILOT position.

MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE

1. Remove front panel (see Figure 10, page 12).

2. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions, pages 16 and 17.

3. With control knob pressed in, strike match. Hold match to pilot until pilot lights.

4. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after pilot is lit. After 30 seconds, release control knob.

5. Replace front panel.

Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often.

PILOT FLAME PATTERN

Figure 18 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 19 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the heater will shut down.

Thermocouple

Figure 18 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern

Thermocouple

GRH/OV 008BAD PILOT/LP

Figure 19 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern

If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 19

• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, above)

• see Troubleshooting, pages 20 through 23

Pilot Burner

GRH/OV 007GOOD PILOT/LP

Pilot Burner

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INSPECTING

BURNER

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BURNER FLAME PATTERN

Figure 20 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 21 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping of the flame. It also shows the flame higher than 1/2 the glass panel height.

WARNING

If yellow tipping occurs, your heater could produce increased levels of carbon monoxide. If burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping, follow instructions at bottom of this page.

NOTICE

Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping. Dust or other fine particles enter the heater and burn causing brief patches of orange flame.

CORRECT FLAME PATTERN

AT HIGH POSITION

(Model VP600B will be lower due to lower input rating)

Figure 20 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern

INCORRECT FLAME PATTERN

AT HIGH POSITION

Figure 21 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern

If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 21

• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 18)

• see Troubleshooting, pages 20 through 23

1/2 GLASS HEIGHT

(Model VP1000BA)

Yellow Tipping

1/2 GLASS HEIGHT

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CLEANING

AND

MAINTENANCE

WARNING

Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning.

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

• Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or small, soft bristled brush to clean.

CABINET

Air Passageways

• Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean.

Exterior

• Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture. Wipe the cabinet to remove dust.

TROUBLE-

SHOOTING

Note:

All troubleshooting

items are listed in order of

operation.

WARNING

Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater.

CAUTION

Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit.

OBSERVED PROBLEM

When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong

2. Ignitor electrode broken

3. Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable

4. Ignitor cable pinched or wet

5. Piezo ignitor nut is loose

6. Broken ignitor cable

7. Bad piezo ignitor

REMEDY

1. Replace ignitor

2. Replace ignitor

3. Reconnect ignitor cable

4. Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing. Keep ignitor cable dry

5. Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to heater cabinet. Nut is located inside heater cabinet at top

6. Replace ignitor cable

7. Replace piezo ignitor

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OBSERVED PROBLEM

When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff valve closed

2. Control knob not in PILOT position

3. Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position

4. Air in gas lines when installed

5. Depleted gas supply

6. ODS/pilot is clogged

7. Gas regulator setting is not correct

REMEDY

1. Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve

2. Turn control knob to PILOT position

3. Press in control knob while in PILOT position

4. Continue holding down control knob. Repeat igniting operation until air is removed

5. Contact local propane gas company

6. Clean ODS/pilot (see

Cleaning and Maintenance, page 20) or

replace ODS/pilot assembly

7. Replace gas regulator

ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released

1. Control knob not fully pressed in

2. Control knob not pressed in long enough

3. Manual shutoff valve not fully open

4. Thermocouple connection loose at control valve

5. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, which allows thermocouple to cool, causing pilot flame to go out. This problem could be caused by one or both of the following: A) Low gas pressure B) Dirty or partially clogged ODS/pilot

6. Thermocouple damaged

7. Control valve damaged

1. Press in control knob fully

2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds

3. Fully open manual shut-off valve

4. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4 turn more

5. A) Contact local propane gas company

B) Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 20) or replace ODS/pilot assembly

6. Replace thermocouple

7. Replace control valve

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SHOOTING

Continued

OBSERVED PROBLEM

Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Burner orifice is clogged

2. Burner orifice diameter is too small

3. Inlet gas pressure is too low

REMEDY

1. Clean burner orifice (see

Cleaning and Maintenance, page 20) or

replace burner orifice

2. Replace burner orifice

3. Contact local propane gas company

Delayed ignition of burner

Burner backfiring during combustion

Yellow flame during burner combustion

1. Manifold pressure is too low

2. Burner orifice is clogged

1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged

2. Inlet gas pressure is too low

3. Burner damaged

4. Gas regulator defective

1. Not enough air

2. Inlet gas pressure is too low

3. Gas regulator defective

1. Contact local propane gas company

2. Clean burner orifice (see

Cleaning and Maintenance, page 20) or

replace burner orifice

1. Clean burner orifice (see

Cleaning and Maintenance, page 20) or

replace burner orifice

2. Contact local propane gas company

3. Replace burner

4. Replace gas regulator

1. Check burner for dirt and debris. If found, clean burner (see

Cleaning and Maintenance, page 20)

2. Contact local propane gas company

3. Replace gas regulator

Slight smoke or odor during initial operation

Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit

1. Residues from manufacturing processes

1. Turn control knob to HIGH position when burner is cold

2. Air in gas line

3. Air passageways on heater blocked

4. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice

1. Problem will stop after a few hours of operation

1. Turn control knob to LOW position and let warm up for a minute

2. Operate burner until air is removed from line. Have gas checked by local propane gas company

3. Observe minimum installation clearances (see Figure 4, page 10)

4. Clean burner (see

Cleaning and Maintenance, page 20) or

replace burner orifice

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SHOOTING

Continued

WARNING

If you smell gas

• Shut off gas supply.

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

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

IMPORTANT:

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 PROBLEM

Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off

Heater produces unwanted odors

Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates)

Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling

1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair spray, glues, etc. See

TANT

statement above

2. Low fuel supply

3. Gas leak. See Warn-

ing statement at top of page

1. Not enough fresh air is available

2. Low line pressure

3. ODS/pilot is partially clogged

IMPOR-

REMEDY

1. This is common with most heaters. If noise is excessive, contact qualified service person

1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor-causing products while heater is running

2. Refill supply tank

3. Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Connections, page 14)

1. Open window and/or door for ventilation

2. Contact local propane gas company

3. Clean ODS/pilot (see

Cleaning and Maintenance, page 20)

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Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position

Gas odor during combustion

Moisture/condensation noticed on windows

1. Gas leak. See Warn-

ing statement at top of page

2. Control valve defective

1. Foreign matter between control valve and burner

2. Gas leak. See Warn-

ing statement at top of page

1. Not enough combus-

tion/ventilation air

1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Connections, page 14)

2. Replace control valve

1. Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter

2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Connections, page 14)

1. Refer to Fresh Air for

Combustion and Ventilation requirements

(page 5)

TECHNICAL

SERVICE

You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-

5190.

SPECIFICATIONS

SERVICE

HINTS

VP1000BA

BTU (Variable) 5,000/10,000 Type Gas Propane Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 8" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water)

Maximum 14" Minimum 11"

Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)

Heater 20 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 5 Carton 25 x 16 11/16 x 7 1/2

Weight (pounds)

Heater 13.5 Shipping 16.5

When gas pressure is too low

• pilot will not stay lit

• burner will have delayed ignition

• heater will not produce specified heat

• propane gas supply may be low

When gas quality is bad

• pilot will not stay lit

• burner will produce flames and soot

• heater will backfire when lit

VP600B

4,400/6,000 Propane Only Piezo 8" W.C.

14" 11"

20 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 5 25 x 16 11/16 x 7 1/2

13.5

16.5

You may feel your gas pressure is too low or gas quality is bad. If so, contact your local propane gas supplier.

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REPLACEMENT

PARTS

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 cannot supply original replacement part(s), call DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190 for referral information.

When contacting your dealer or DESA International, have ready:

• your name

• your address

• model number of your heater

• how heater was malfunctioning

• type of gas used (propane or natural gas)

• 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 cannot supply original replacement part(s), call DESA International’s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879 for information.

When calling DESA International, have ready:

• model number of your heater

• the replacement part number

SERVICE

PUBLICATIONS

ACCESSORY

You can purchase a service manual from the address listed on the back page of this manual. Send a check for $5.00 payable to DESA International.

Purchase this heater accessory from your local dealer. If they cannot supply this accessory, call DESA International’s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.

MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE - GA5010

Manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap.

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HEATER EXPLODED VIEW (Model VP1000BA)

P ARTS LIST

VP1000BA

This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual.

KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 2 2 099467-03 Front Panel Assembly 1 3 099318-04 Grill Guard 1 4 101108-01 Grill Guard Clip 2 5 102018-01AA Bottom Glass Retainer 1 6 098260-03 Glass Panel 1 7 098532-03AA Top Glass Retainer 1 8 M11084-38 Screw, #8 x 3/8" 8 9 098352-03BR Deflector Unit 1 10 098271-03 Ignitor Cable 1 11 098249-01 Nut, M5 2 12 099059-03 ODS/Pilot Assembly 1 12-1 098514-01 Thermocouple 1 12-2 098594-01 Ignitor Electrode 1 13 099386-02 Burner 1 14 099387-05 Pilot Tubing 1 15 098251-07 Injector 1 16 099463-01 Injector Holder 1 17 099415-02 Pressure Regulator 1 18 099462-01 Burner Tubing 1 19 099391-02 Regulator Tubing 1 20 098276-01 1/8" NPT Plug 1 21 099057-01 Pressure Tap Fitting 1 22 099413-02 Control Valve 1 23 099468-09 Cabinet 1 24 097159-02 Piezo Ignitor 1 25 099393-01 Control Knob 1 26 098508-01 Valve Retainer Nut 1 27 098303-02 Screw, #6 x 5/16" 2 28 099553-01 Pilot Shield 1 29 099818-01 Internal Tooth Washer 1

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PARTS AVAILABLE - NOT SHOWN

099395-06 Control Position Label 1 100642-02 Assembly, Hardware 1

12-1

12-2

ODS/PILOT

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HEATER EXPLODED VIEW (Model VP600B)

P ARTS LIST

VP600B

This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual.

KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 2 2 099467-03 Front Panel Assembly 1 3 099318-04 Grill Guard 1 4 101108-01 Grill Guard Clip 2 5 102018-01AA Bottom Glass Retainer 1 6 098260-03 Glass Panel 1 7 098532-03AA Top Glass Retainer 1 8 M11084-38 Screw, #8 x 3/8" 8 9 098352-03BR Deflector Unit 1 10 098271-03 Ignitor Cable 1 11 098249-01 Nut, M5 2 12 099059-03 ODS/Pilot Assembly 1 12-1 098514-01 Thermocouple 1 12-2 098594-01 Ignitor Electrode 1 13 099386-02 Burner 1 14 099387-05 Pilot Tubing 1 15 098251-08 Injector 1 16 099463-01 Injector Holder 1 17 099415-02 Pressure Regulator 1 18 099462-01 Burner Tubing 1 19 099391-02 Regulator Tubing 1 20 098276-01 1/8" NPT Plug 1 21 099057-01 Pressure Tap Fitting 1 22 099413-02 Control Valve 1 23 099468-09 Cabinet 1 24 097159-02 Piezo Ignitor 1 25 099393-01 Control Knob 1 26 098508-01 Valve Retainer Nut 1 27 098303-02 Screw, #6 x 5/16" 2 28 099553-01 Pilot Shield 1 29 099818-01 Internal Tooth Washer 1

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099395-06 Control Position Label 1 100642-02 Assembly, Hardware 1

12-1

12-2

ODS/PILOT

NOTES

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

KEEP THIS WARRANTY

Model Serial No. Date Purchased

Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory.

We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.

LIMITED WARRANTY

VANGUARD VENT-FREE RESIDENTIAL GAS HEATERS

DESA International warrants this product and any parts thereof, to be free from defects in material and workmanship for two 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 sales or proof of purchase must be presented.

This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers only the cost of parts and labor required to restore this heater to proper operating condition. Warranty parts 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, alteration, tampering, contaminated fuels, or defects caused by improper installation. Travel, transportation, and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs are not reimbursable under this warranty and are 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 merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose to two 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 of how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of implied warranties, or exclusion, or limitation of damages may not apply to you.

This warranty provides the original retail purchaser with specific legal rights. For specific information regarding those rights, please consult the applicable state laws.

INTERNATIONAL

2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004

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