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INFRARED VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
VP1600E
VP2600E
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.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufactured (mobile)
home, where not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance
is not convertible for use with other gases.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Refer to this manual for correct
installation and operational procedures. For assistance or additional information consult a
qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an unvented
gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate
combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to
Combustion and Ventilation
page 4 of this manual.
Air For
on
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INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause
serious injury or death from burns,
fire, explosion, electrical shock,
and carbon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs
of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the
flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. 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 altitudes.
Propane/LP Gas: Propane/LP gas is odor-
less. 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.
WARNING: Any change to
this heater or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not use any
accessory not approved for use
with this heater.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on the heater.
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 shutdown. Allow surface to cool before touching.
Carefully supervise young children when they are in the same
room with heater.
Make sure grill guard is in place
before running heater.
Keep the appliance area clear and
free from combustible materials,
gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
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. 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
5. Always run heater with plaque 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.
6. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation to run properly. This heater has
an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS)
safety shutoff system. The ODS shuts
down the heater if not enough fresh air
is available. See Air for Combustion and
V entilation, pages 4 through 6.
7. If heater shuts off, do not relight until
you provide fresh, outside air. If heater
keeps shutting off, have it serviced.
8. Do not run heater
• where flammable liquids or vapors
are used or stored
• under dusty conditions
9. Do not use heater if any part has been
under water. 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.
10. Turn off and unplug heater and let
cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and
repair heater.
11. Operating heater above elevations of
4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
12. To prevent performance problems, do
not use propane/LP fuel tank of less
than 100 lbs. capacity.
13. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner, or similar products, turn
heater off. If heated, the vapors from
these products may create a white powder residue within burner box or on
adjacent walls or furniture.
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PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Front
Panel
Piezo Ignitor Control Knob
Grill
Guard
Burners
Heater
Cabinet
PRODUCT
FEATURES
SAFETY DEVICE
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff
system. 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.
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Propane/LP Gas Heater (Model VP2600E Shown)
LOCAL CODES
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
ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
UNPACKING
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.
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INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
AIR FOR
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall
not be installed in a confined space
or unusually tight construction
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 fuelburning appliances.
PROVIDING ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
The following are excerpts from National
Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANS Z2233.1, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three
following ventilation classifications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconfined Space
3. Confined Space
The information on pages 4 through 6 will
help you classify your space and provide
adequate ventilation.
Unusually Tight Construction
The air that leaks around doors and 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 continuous water vapor retarder with
a rating of one perm (6 x 10
per pa-sec-m2) or less with openings 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
From Outdoors
If your home does not meet all of the
three criteria above, proceed to
and
, page 6
Ventilation Air
.
termining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater
Location,
page 5.
and
-11
kg
De-
Confined and Unconfined Space
The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1
defines a confined space as a space whose
volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000
Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed
in that space and an unconfined space as a
space whose volume is not less than 50
cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per
kw) of the aggregate input rating of all
appliances installed in that space. Rooms
communicating directly with the space in
which the appliances are installed*, through
openings not furnished with doors, are considered a part of the unconfined space.
This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction
unless provisions are provided for adequate
combustion and ventilation air.
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only
if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them.
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COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
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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:
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
T otal = __________________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:
The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides an unconfined space, remove door to adjoin-
ing room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside Building, page 6.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 6.
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr heater, if lower Btu/Hr size makes room unconfined.
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an unconfined space. You will need no
additional fresh air ventilation.
Space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space)
2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = 51.2 or 51,200 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example:
Gas water heater 40,000 Btu/Hr
Vent-free heater + 18,000 Btu/Hr
T otal = 58,000 Btu/Hr
51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)
58,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space
or if the building is of unusually tight construction, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of
the methods described in the
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Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 3
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
12"
12"
Ventilation
Grills
into Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
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AIR FOR
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
Continued
VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside
Building
This fresh air would come from an adjoining
unconfined space. When ventilating to an
adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within
12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the
floor on the wall connecting the two spaces
(see options 1 and 2, Figure 2). You can also
remove door into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 2). Follow the National Fuel
Gas Code NFPA 54/ANS 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 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/ANS
Z223.1, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation for required size of ventilation
grills or ducts.
IMPORTANT:
inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a
thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air
entering the attic will activate the power vent.
Do not provide openings for
Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building
Outlet
Air
Inlet
Air
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
Outlet
Air
Inlet Air
Ventilated
Attic
To Attic
To
Crawl
Space
Ventilated
Crawl Space
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36"
3"
FLOOR
CEILING
Minimum
Minimum
Of Carpe
Combust
8"
Minimum
From
Sides Of
Heater
Left
Side
Right
Side
INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This heater is intended
for use as supplemental heat. Use
this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your primary
heat source. If you have a central
heating system, you may run
system’s circulating blower while
using heater. This will help circulate the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
WARNING: 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.
• external regulator (supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• ground joint union
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
* A CSA/AGA design-certified equipment
shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA/AGA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from
your dealer. See Accessories, page 22.
LOCATING HEATER
This heater is designed to be mounted on a
wall.
WARNING: Maintain the mini-
mum clearances shown in Figure
4. 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 22.
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
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
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
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 (such as tobacco smoke, aromatic candles,
cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene
lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may
discolor walls.
IMPORTANT:
Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial,
installing heater in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form from
too much moisture. See Air for Combustion
and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6.
For convenience and efficiency, install heater
• where there is easy access for operation,
inspection, and service
• in coldest part of room
An optional fan kit is available from your
dealer. See Accessories, page 22. If planning to use fan, locate heater near an electrical outlet.
Minimum To
Top Surface
Of Carpeting,
Tile Or Other
Combustible
Material
Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed
From Front of Heater
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INSTALLATION
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INSTALLING HEATER TO
WALL
Mounting Bracket
Locate mounting bracket in heater carton. Remove mounting bracket from
heater carton.
Mounting
Bracket
Figure 5 - 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.
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 pro-
vides the strongest hold. Insert mounting
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 masonry).
Decide which method better suits your needs.
Either method will provide a secure hold for
the mounting bracket.
Marking Screw Locations
1. Tape mounting bracket to wall where
heater will be located. Make sure
mounting bracket is level.
13"
Min.
Only Insert Mounting
Screws Through Last
Hole On Each End
Adjoining Wall
Model VP2600E
9 1/4"
Min.
Only Insert Mounting
Screws Through Last
Hole On Each End
Adjoining Wall
Model VP1600E
Figure 7 - Mounting Bracket Clearances
Floor
16"
Floor
16"
18 3/4"
18 3/4"
Min.
Min.
Figure 6 - Removing Front Panel Of Heater
WARNING: Maintain mini-
WARNING ICON G 001
mum clearances shown in Figure
7. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor and joining wall.
2. Mark screw locations on wall (see Figure 7).
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.
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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 mounting 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 8.
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.
IMPORTANT:
For thick walls (over 1/2" thick) or solid
walls, do not pop open wings.
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.
Do not hammer key!
Figure 8 - Folding Anchor
Figure 9 - Popping Open Anchor Wings
For Thin Walls
Placing Heater On Mounting
Bracket
1. Locate two horizontal slots on back
panel of heater.
2. Place heater onto mounting bracket.
Slide horizontal slots onto stand-out
tabs on mounting bracket.
Horizontal Slots
Stand-Out Tab
Figure 10 - Mounting Heater Onto
Mounting Bracket
Mounting Bracket
(attached to wall)
Installing Bottom Mounting
Screws
1. Locate two bottom mounting holes.
These holes are near bottom on back
panel of heater (see Figure 11).
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.
If installing bottom mounting screw
into wall stud, drill holes at marked locations using 9/64" drill bit.
5. Replace heater onto mounting bracket.
6. Place spacers between bottom mounting holes and wall anchor or drilled
hole.
7. 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 10 and 11).
Figure 11 - Installing Bottom Mounting
Screws
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INSTALLATION
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CONNECTING TO GAS
SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance requires a 3/8" NPT (National Pipe
Thread) inlet connection to the
pressure regulator.
WARNING: A qualified service
person must connect heater to
gas supply. Follow all local codes.
CAUTION: Never connect
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
12. Pointing the vent down protects it from
freezing rain or sleet.
Propane/LP
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 of large
enough diameter to allow proper
gas volume to heater. If pipe is
too small, undue loss of pressure will occur.
Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters
VP1600E 3/8" or greater
VP2600E 1/2" or greater
Installation must include equipment shutoff
valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap.
Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge
hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from
heater (see Figure 13).
IMPORTANT:
Install an equipment shutoff
valve in an accessible location. The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or
shutting off the gas to the appliance.
Pressure Regulator
Regulator Bracket
Heater
Cabinet
Tee Joint
Test
Gauge
Connection *
Sediment
Trap
Reducer
Bushing to
1/8" NPT
1/8" NPT
Plug Tap
Tee Joint
Pipe Nipple
Cap
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. 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.
IMPORTANT:
Hold pressure regulator
with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings.
3/8" NPT
Pipe Nipple
Ground Joint
Union
Equipment Shutoff
Valve *
Inlet Pipe From
External
Regulator
(11" W.C. to 14"
W.C. Pressure)
3" Minimum
Figure 13 - Gas Connection
* A CSA/AGA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable
alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA/AGA design-certified
equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 22.
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O
S
INSTALLATION
Continued
CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks
after installing 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/LP supply and
heater. See guidelines under
necting to Gas Supply
Pressure Testing Gas Supply
Piping System
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance
main gas valve (control valve) and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig
will damage heater regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where
equipment shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening
propane/LP supply tank valve.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping
system. Apply mixture of liquid soap
and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect heater and equipment
shutoff valve to gas supply. Check reconnected fittings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2
PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 14).
Con-
, page 10.
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening
propane/LP supply tank valve.
3. Check all joints from propane/LP supply tank to equipment 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 equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 14).
2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in
the OFF position.
4. Check all joints from equipment 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 11 through 13). Check the rest
of the internal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 13).
8. Replace front panel.
ON
Open
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Figure 14 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Control Valve Location
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints
POSIT
PO
Closed
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
OPERATING
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.
WHA T 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. Nev er 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.
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OPERATING
HEATER
Continued
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety information
on page 11, column 3.
2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve
is fully open.
3. Turn control knob clockwise
to the OFF position.
Clockwise
Ignitor Button
PILOT
IGN
IGNITOR
LOW
Figure 16 - 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 page 11, column 3. If you
don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
5. Turn control knob to PILOT/IGN
and press in.
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 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
• turn control knob clockwise
to the OFF position
Clockwise
• repeat steps 5 and 6
OFF
MED
Control Knob
HIGH
If pilot does not stay lit after several tries
• refer to Troubleshooting, pages 14
through 16
• 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 13 .
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.
Ignitor Electrode
Thermocouple
Pilot Burner
Figure 17 - Pilot
Control
Knob VP1600E VP2600E
OFF
PILOT
IGN
LOW
OFF
PILOT
IGN
MED
OFF
PILOT
IGN
HIGH
OFF
Figure 18 - Burner Patterns
TO SELECT
HEATING LEVEL
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.
CAUTION: Do not try to adjust
heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve.
Slightly press in control knob and turn counterclockwise to the LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH positions (see Figure 18).
IMPORTANT:
sure while turning control knob. Control
knob will lock at the desired position.
Release downward pres-
LOW
MED
HIGH
OFF
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OPERATING
HEATER
Continued
TO TURN OFF GAS TO
APPLIANCE
Shutting Off Heater
1. T urn control knob clockwise
to the OFF position.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.
Clockwise
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot
stays lit)
Turn control knob clockwise
the PILOT position.
Clockwise
to
MANUAL LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
1. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions, page 12.
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.
INSPECTING
BURNER
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame
pattern often.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
Figure 19 shows a correct pilot flame pattern.
Figure 20 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.
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 20
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance)
• see Troubleshooting, pages 14 through 16
BURNER FLAME PATTERN
Pilot Burner
Thermocouple
GRH/OV 007GOOD PILOT/LP
Figure 19 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
Pilot Burner
Thermocouple
GRH/OV 008BAD PILOT/LP
Figure 20 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
Figure 21 shows a correct burner flame
pattern. Figure 22 shows an incorrect burner
flame pattern.
If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 22
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance)
• see Troubleshooting, pages 14 through 16
Figure 21 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern
Figure 22 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern
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, pet hair, etc.
ODS/PILOT AND BURNER
ORIFICE
• Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air,
or small, soft bristled brush to clean.
CLEANING BURNER
PILOT AIR INLET HOLE
We recommend that you clean the unit
every 2,500 hours of operation or every
three months.
We also recommend that you keep the burner
tube and pilot assembly clean and free of
dust and dirt. To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than
30 PSI. Your local computer store, hardware store, or home center may carry compressed air in a can. You can use a vacuum
cleaner in the blow position. If using compressed air in a can, please follow the directions on the can. If you don't follow directions on the can, you could damage the pilot
assembly.
1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot.
Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty
minutes.
2. Inspect burner, pilot for dust and dirt.
3. Blow air through the ports/slots and
holes in the burner.
Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip
on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in
the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air
inlet hole about two inches from where the
pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly
(see Figure 23). With the unit off, lightly
blow air through the air inlet hole. You may
blow through a drinking straw if compressed
air is not available.
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.
Pilot Air Inlet
Hole
Pilot Assembly
Figure 23- Pilot Inlet Air Hole
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INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
TROUBLESHOOTING
Note:
For additional help, visit DESA
International’s technical service web site
at www.desatech.com.
Note:
All troubleshooting items are listed in
order of operation.
OBSERVED PROBLEM
When ignitor button is pressed in, there is no
spark at ODS/pilot
When ignitor button is pressed in, there is a
spark at ODS/Pilot but no ignition
WARNING: Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before
servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and
repair heater.
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. Broken ignitor cable
6. Bad piezo ignitor
7. Piezo ignitor nut is loose
1. Gas supply turned off or equipment
shutoff valve closed
2. Control knob not fully pressed in while
pressing ignitor button (non-thermostat
models only)
Thermostat control knob not fully
pressed in while pressing ignitor button
(thermostat models only)
3. Air in gas lines when installed
4. Depleted gas supply
5. ODS/pilot is clogged
6. Gas regulator setting is not correct
7. Thermostat control knob is not in pilot
position (thermostat models only)
CAUTION: Never use a wire,
needle, or similar object to clean
ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/
pilot unit.
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. Replace ignitor cable
6. Replace control valve (piezo is part of
control valve)
7. Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor. Nut
is located inside heater cabinet at top
1. Turn on gas supply or open equipment
shutoff valve
2. Turn to PILOT/IGN position. Fully press
in cotrol knob while pressing ignitor
button (non-thermostat models only)
Fully press in thermostat control knob
while pressing ignitor button (thermostat models only)
3. Continue holding down control knob. Repeat igniting operation until air is removed
4. Contact local propane/LP gas company
5. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 13) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly
6. Replace gas regulator
7. Turn thermostat control knob to pilot
position
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Continued
OWNER’S MANUAL
OBSERVED PROBLEM
ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when
control knob is released
Burner(s) does not light after ODS/pilot is lit
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Control knob not fully pressed in
2. Control knob not pressed in long enough
3. Equipment 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
8. Safety interlock system has been triggered (thermostat models only)
1. Burner orifice(s) is clogged
2. Burner orifice(s) diameter is too small
3. Inlet gas pressure is too low
REMEDY
1. Press in control knob fully
2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control
knob pressed in 30 seconds
3. Fully open equipment shutoff valve
4. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4
turn more
5. A) Contact local propane/LP gas company
B) Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 13) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly
6. Replace thermocouple
7. Replace control valve
8. Wait one minute for safety interlock system to reset. Repeat ignition operation
1. Clean burner orifice(s) (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 13) or replace
burner orifice(s)
2. Replace burner orifice(s)
3. Contact local propane/LP gas company
Delayed ignition of burner(s)
Burner backfiring during combustion
Burner plaque(s) does not glow
Slight smoke or odor during initial operation
Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise
just after burner is lit or shut off
White powder residue forming within burner
box or on adjacent walls or furniture
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1. Manifold pressure is too low
2. Burner orifice(s) is clogged
1. Burner orifice(s) is clogged or damaged
2. Burner damaged
3. Gas regulator defective
1. Plaque damaged
2. Inlet gas pressure is too low
3. Control knob set between locked positions
1. Residues from manufacturing processes
1. Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling
1. When heated, vapors from furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner, etc., turn into
white powder residue
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1. Contact local propane/LP gas company
2. Clean burner orifice(s) (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 13) or replace
burner orifice(s)
1. Clean burner orifice(s) (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 13) or replace
burner orifice(s)
2. Replace burner
3. Replace gas regulator
1. Replace burner
2. Contact local propane/LP gas company
3. Turn control knob until it locks at desired setting
1. Problem will stop after a few hours of
operation
1. This is common with most heaters. If
noise is excessive, contact qualified service person
1. Turn heater off when using furniture
polish, wax, carpet cleaners, or similar products
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INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
WARNING: If you smell gas
• Shut off gas supply.
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your
building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
IMPORTANT:
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.
Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Heater produces unwanted odors
Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates)
Gas odor even when control knob is in
OFF position
Gas odor during combustion
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair
spray, glues, etc. See
statement above
2. Low fuel supply
3. Gas leak. See W arning statement at
top of page
1. Not enough fresh air is available
2. Low line pressure
3. ODS/pilot is partially clogged
1. Gas leak. See W arning statement at
top of page
2. Control valve defective
1. Foreign matter between control valve
and burner
2. Gas leak. See W arning statement at
top of page
IMPORTANT
REMEDY
1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor causing products while heater is running
2. Refill supply tank
3. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
ing Gas Connections, page 11)
1. Open window and/or door for ventilation
2. Contact local propane/LP gas company
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 13)
1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
ing Gas Connections, page 11)
2. Replace control valve
1. Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter
2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
ing Gas Connections, page 11)
Moisture/condensation noticed on windows
1. Not enough combustion/ventilation air
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1. Refer to Fresh Air for Combustion and
Ventilation requirements (page 4)
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SPECIFICATIONS
VP1600E VP2600E
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 18.5 x 8 23.5 x 25.9 x 8
Carton 25.8 x 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).
* For purposes of input adjustment.
SERVICE HINTSSERVICE
PUBLICATIONS
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.
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.
You can also visit DESA International’s
technical service web site at
www.desatech.com.
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low
• pilot will not stay lit
• burner(s) will have delayed ignition
• heater will not produce specified heat
• propane/LP gas supply may be low
When Gas Quality Is Bad
• pilot will not stay lit
• burner(s) will produce flames and soot
• 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.
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 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
• your address
• model and serial numbers of your heater
• how heater was malfunctioning
• type of gas used (propane/LP or natural
gas)
• purchase date
Usually, we will ask you to return the defec-
tive 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:
• model number of your heater
• the replacement part number
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INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
ILLUSTRATED
PARTS
BREAKDOWN
VP1600E
3
11
17
18
12
14
6
10
4
8
13
5
6
15
9
7
16
2
1
13-6
13-10
13-13
13-14
13-11
13-12
13-7
13-5
13-1
13-2
13-3
13-4
13-8
13-9
ODS/PILOT
BURNER ASSEMBLY
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PARTS LIST
VP1600E
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual.
KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 2
2 098742-13 Front Panel 1
3 098238-06 Grill Guard 1
4 101108-01 Clip-Grill Guard 2
5 103843-02 Apron 1
6 M11084-26 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 9
7 098462-01 Control Rod Assembly 1
8 098457-01 Reflector Assembly 1
9 099415-09 Regulator with Pressure Tap 1
10 098303-02 Screw, #6 x 3/8" 2
11 098455-12 Cabinet Assembly 1
12 098324-01 Control Knob 1
13 See Detail Burner Assembly 1
13-1 099218-06 Burner 1
13-2 098508-01 Valve Retainer Nut 1
13-3 099056-01 Injector-Plaque A 1
13-4 103352-01 Tubing-Valve to Plaque A 1
13-5 103352-02 Tubing-Valve to Plaque B 1
13-6 099056-25 Injector-Plaque B 1
13-7 M11084-37 Screw, #8 x 1/4" 2
13-8 103844-01 Control Valve 1
13-9 102911-01 Pilot Tubing-Valve to Pilot 1
13-10 099051-01 Inlet Tubing 1
13-11 103594-02 ODS/Pilot 1
13-12 M11084-26 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 2
13-13 098593-01 Thermocouple 1
13-14 106842-01 Ignitor Electrode 1
14 099066-01 Mounting Bracket 1
15 100537-02 Regulator Bracket 1
16 098325-01 Roll Pin 1
17 097159-04 Piezo Ignitor, Snap-in 1
18 098271-03 Ignitor Cable 1
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100822-01 Control Position Label 1
100642-01 Hardware Assembly 1
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13-1
13-2
13-6
13-3
13-9
13-4
13-5
13-6
13-7
13-8
13-10
13-10
13-12
13-13
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INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
ILLUSTRATED
PARTS
BREAKDOWN
VP2600E
3
11
17
17
12
14
6
10
4
13
5
8
6
15
9
7
16
2
1
13-14
13-15
ODS/PILOT BURNER ASSEMBLY
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PARTS LIST
VP2600E
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual.
KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 2
2 098742-14 Front Panel 1
3 098238-07 Grill Guard 1
4 101108-01 Clip-Grill Guard 2
5 098198-04 Apron 1
6 M11084-26 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 9
7 098462-01 Control Rod Assembly 1
8 098457-02 Reflector Assembly 1
9 099415-09 Regulator 1
10 098303-02 Screw, #6 x 3/8" 2
11 098456-06 Cabinet Assembly 1
12 098324-01 Control Knob 1
13 See Detail Burner Assembly 1
13-1 099218-07 Burner 1
13-2 098508-01 Valve Retainer Nut 1
13-3 099056-01 Injector-Plaque B 1
13-4 103353-01 Tubing-Valve to Plaque A 1
13-5 103353-02 Tubing-Valve to Plaque B 1
13-6 099056-25 Injectors-Plaques A and C 2
13-7 103353-03 Tubing-Valve to Plaque C 1
13-8 100747-01 Control Valve 1
13-9 099051-02 Inlet Tubing 1
13-10 099044-01 Pilot Tubing-Valve to Pilot 1
13-11 103594-02 ODS/Pilot 1
13-12 M11084-37 Screw, #8 x 1/4" 5
13-13 M11084-26 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 2
13-14 098593-01 Thermocouple 1
13-15 106842-01 Ignitor Electrode 1
14 099066-01 Mounting Bracket 1
15 100537-02 Regulator Bracket 1
16 098325-01 Roll Pin 1
17 097159-04 Piezo Ignitor, Snap-in 1
18 098271-03 Ignitor Cable 1
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100822-01 Control Position Label 1
100642-01 Hardware Assembly
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INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
ACCESSORIES
Purchase these heater accessories from your
local dealer. If they can not supply these
accessories, call DESA International’s Parts
Department at 1-800-972-7879 or write to
the address listed on the back page of this
manual for referral information.
FAN KITS - GA3100(A,B) AND
GA3200T(A,B)
FLOOR MOUNTING STAND
Models VP1600E - GA4000B
Models VP2600E - GA4010B
For locating heater on the floor, away from
a wall. Complete installation instructions
provided with floor mounting stand.
EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF
VALVE GA5010
For all models. Equipment shutoff valve
with 1/8" NPT tap.
For all models. Provides better heat distribution. Makes heater more efficient. Complete
installation and operating instructions included.
Manually-controlled - GA3100(A,B). Includes ON/OFF switch.
Thermostatically-controlled - GA3200T(A,B).
Includes three settings: ON/OFF/AUTO.
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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 PROPANE/LP GAS HEATERS
DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date of first
purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.
To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.
This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers 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 MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO FOUR (4) 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 OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation on implied warranties, or exclusion or limitation on damages may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
For information about this warranty write:
INTERNATIONAL
2701 Industrial Drive
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
www.desatech.com
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