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VENT-FREE GAS HEATER
OWNER’S OPERATION AND
TM
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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VN600BA, VP600BA
VN1000BTA, VP1000BTA
VN10A, VP10A
VN6D, VP5D
WARNING: Improper installa-
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
vice, or maintenance can cause
ing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
injury or property damage. R
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................ 2 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 19 UNPACKING ............................................................................... 3 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN ..................................... 20 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..................................................... 3 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN ......
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SAFETY INFORMATION 3 UNPACKING 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT FEATURES LOCAL CODES SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Continued Piezo Ignitor Piezo Ignitor 4. If you smell gas Button Button Control Knob Control Knob • 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 Grill • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Guard Follow the gas supplier’s instructions Glass Burners • If you canno
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Providing Adequate Ventilation 4 Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION c. caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a joints around window and door frames, between sole confined space or unusually tight construction un- plates and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between less provisions are provided for adequate combus- wall panels, at penetrations for plumbi
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 5 Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location (Cont.) 5 Ventilation Air VENTILATION AIR AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND Ventilation Air From Inside Building VENTILATION Continued This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must 3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space. provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and Vent-free heater _____________ Btu/Hr one
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INSTALLATION Check Gas Type 6 Installation Items Locating Heater INSTALLATION WARNING: Never install the heater NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supple- • in a bathroom (10,000 Btu/hr only. 6,000 Btu/hr mod- mental heat. Use this heater along with your primary els are allowed in a bathroom. Check local codes.) heating system. Do not install this heater as your • in a recreational vehicle primary heat source. If you have a central heating • where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other
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INSTALLATION 7 Installing Heater To Wall 7 INSTALLATION Continued 4. For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red key into wall anchor. THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB (Thermostat Push red key to “pop” open anchor wings (see Figure 7). Models Only) IMPORTANT: Do not hammer key! For thick walls (over 1/2" The thermostat sensing bulb is located inside the heater. Do not thick) or solid walls, do not pop open wings. move this bulb during installation or operation of the heater. 5. Tighten two screws until 1/1
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INSTALLATION Installing Heater To Wall (Cont.) 8 Connecting To Gas Supply INSTALLATION Continued Installing Bottom Mounting Screw CAUTION: For propane/LP gas, never connect 1. Locate bottom mounting hole. This hole is near bottom on back heater directly to the propane/LP supply. This heater panel of heater (see Figure 11). requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install 2. Mark screw location on wall. the external regulator between the heater and pro- pane/LP supply. 3. Remove heater fro
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INSTALLATION 9 Connecting To Gas Supply (Cont.) 9 Checking Gas Connections INSTALLATION Continued We recommend that you install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 13. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for CAUTION: For propane/LP gas, make sure exter- cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater. nal regulator has been installed between propane/LP Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze. A supply and heater. See guidelines u
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INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections (Cont.) 10 Operating Heater (Manual Control Blue Flame Models) For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Lighting Instructions INSTALLATION OPERATING HEATER Continued MANUAL CONTROL BLUE FLAME 3. Check all joints from gas meter for natural or propane/LP MODELS supply to equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 17 or 18). Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. FOR YOUR SAFETY READ 4. Correct all leaks at once. BEFORE LIGHT
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OPERATING HEATER (Manual Control Blue Flame Models) 11 Lighting Instructions (Cont.) 11 To Turn Off Gas To Appliance Manual Lighting Procedure OPERATING HEATER (Manual Control Infrared Models) For Your Safety Read Before Lighting OPERATING HEATER Continued 6. With control knob pressed in, push down and release igni- TO TURN OFF GAS tor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the TO APPLIANCE front of burner. If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights. Shutting Off
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OPERATING HEATER (Manual Control Infrared Models) For Your Safety Read Before Lighting (Cont.) 12 Lighting Instructions To Select Heating Level To Turn Off Gas To Appliance OPERATING HEATER Continued C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. TO SELECT HEATING LEVEL Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualified service techni- WARNING: When running heater, set control cian or gas supplier. Force or attempted repair ma
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OFF HI OPERATING HEATER (Manual Control Infrared Models) 13 Manual Lighting Procedure 13 OPERATING HEATER (Thermostat Control Blue Flame and Infrared Models) For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Lighting Instructions OPERATING HEATER Continued 3. Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position Clockwise MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE (see Figure 22). 1. Remove front panel (see Figure 10, page 7). 4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smel
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OPERATING HEATER (Thermostat Control Blue Flame and Infrared Models) To Turn Off Gas To Appliance 14 Thermostat Control Operation Manual Lighting Procedure INSPECTING BURNER Pilot Flame Pattern Burner Flame Pattern Blue Flame Models OPERATING HEATER Continued Note: The pilot flame on natural gas units will have a slight curve, TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE but flame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color. Shutting Off Heater Pilot 1. Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position. Cl
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INSPECTING BURNER 15 Burner Flame Pattern Infrared Models 15 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ODS/Pilot and Burner Orifice Cleaning Burner Pilot Air Inlet Hole Cabinet INSPECTING BURNER Continued BURNER FLAME PATTERN CLEANING BURNER PILOT AIR INLET HOLE INFRARED MODELS The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas. This provides a clean burning flame. Keep these holes clear Figure 28 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 29 shows an of dust, dirt, and lint. Clean
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TROUBLESHOOTING 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION: Never use a wire, WARNING: Turn off heater needle, or similar object to clean and let cool before servicing. Only Note: For additional help, visit DESA ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ a qualified service person should International’s technical service web site pilot unit. service and repair heater. at www.desatech.com. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is press
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TROUBLESHOOTING 17 17 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit 1. Burner orifice is clogged 1. Clean burner orifice (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 15) or replace burner orifice 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low 2. Contact local natural or propane/LP gas company Delayed ignition of burner 1. Manifold pressure is too low 1. Contact local natural or propane/LP gas company 2. Burner orifice is clogged 2. Clean burner orifice (s
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TROUBLESHOOTING 18 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigar
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SPECIFICATIONS 19 19 SPECIFICATIONS VP600BA VP5D VP10A VP1000BTA Btu (Variable) 4,400/6,000 5,500 5,500/10,000 5,000/10,000 Type Gas Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Piezo Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 8" W.C. 8" W.C. 8" W.C. 8" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water) Maximum 14" 14" 14" 14" Minimum 11" 11" 11" 11" Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Heater 20 /2 x 13 /2 x 5 20 /2 x 13 /2 x 5 20 /2 x 13 /2 x 5 21 /2 x 13 /2 x 7
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 20 VN600BA, VP600BA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 22 23 21 VN600BA 24 VP600BA 26 20 10 16 13 14 12 25 10 4 11 15 18 7 9 19 6 3 5 17 8 1 2 PILOT For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 110720-01A
