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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.
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- Page 1 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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 ... -
Page 3: Safety Warnings
• 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 •... -
Page 4: Product Identification
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*. -
Page 5: Fresh Air For Combustion And Ventilation
FRESH AIR COMBUSTION VENTILATION 101869 WARNING ICON G 001 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. - Page 6 Example: 2304 cu. ft. (volume of space) BTU/Hr the space can support) 3. Add the BTU/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space. Vent-free heater Gas water heater* Gas furnace Vented gas heater Gas fireplace logs Other gas appliances* Total Example: Gas water heater...
- Page 7 FRESH AIR COMBUSTION VENTILATION Continued 101869 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"...
- Page 8 FRESH AIR COMBUSTION VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR (Continued) Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors.
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Page 9: Installing To Wall
WARNING ICON G 001 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 •... - Page 10 INSTALLING TO WALL Continued For convenience and efficiency, install heater • where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service • in coldest part of room 6" Minimum From Sides Of Heater Left Side Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL Marking Screw Locations 1.
- Page 11 INSTALLING TO WALL Continued 101869 Installing Two Mounting Screws Wall anchors and mounting screws are in hardware package. The hardware Note: package is provided with heater. Attaching to wall stud method For attaching mounting screw to wall stud 1. Drill hole at marked location using 9/64" drill bit. 2.
- Page 12 INSTALLING TO WALL Continued 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. Figure 9 - Location Of Keyhole Slots On Back Panel Of Heater Removing Front Panel Of Heater 1.
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Page 13: Connecting To Gas Supply
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY 101869 A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. WARNING ICON 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. -
Page 14: Checking Gas Connections
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY Continued CHECKING CONNECTIONS Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping IMPORTANT: and/or fittings. 3/8" NPT Pipe Nipple Ground Joint Union Manual Shutoff Valve * From External Regulator (11" W.C. to 14" W.C. Pressure) 3"... - Page 15 CHECKING CONNECTIONS Continued 101869 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.
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Page 16: Operating Heater
OPERATING HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING ICON 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. - Page 17 OPERATING HEATER Continued 101869 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. 5.
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Page 18: Inspecting Burner
OPERATING HEATER Continued INSPECTING BURNER TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. Turn control knob clockwise 2. Press in control knob and turn clockwise Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) 1. Turn control knob clockwise MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1. - Page 19 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 WARNING NOTICE 1/2 GLASS HEIGHT (Model VP1000BA) 1/2 GLASS HEIGHT Yellow Tipping...
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Page 20: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING MAINTENANCE TROUBLE- SHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING ICON G 001 Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. WARNING ICON You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. - Page 21 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued 101869 OBSERVED POSSIBLE PROBLEM CAUSE When ignitor button is 1. Gas supply turned off pressed, there is spark or manual shutoff valve closed at ODS/pilot but no 2. Control knob not in ignition PILOT position 3. Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4.
- Page 22 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued OBSERVED POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM Burner does not light 1. Burner orifice is after ODS/pilot is lit clogged 2. Burner orifice diameter is too small 3. Inlet gas pressure is too low Delayed ignition of 1. Manifold pressure is burner too low 2.
- Page 23 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued 101869 WARNING ICON G 001 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. •...
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Page 24: Technical Service
TECHNICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS SERVICE HINTS You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323- 5190. BTU (Variable) Type Gas Ignition Pressure Regulator Setting Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water) -
Page 25: Replacement Parts
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 replace- ment part(s), call DESA International’s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879 for information. When calling DESA International, have ready: •... -
Page 26: Illustrated Parts Breakdown (Model Vp1000Ba)
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Page 27: Parts List (Model Vp1000Ba)
PARTS LIST VP1000BA 101869 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. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 099467-03 Front Panel Assembly... -
Page 28: Illustrated Parts Breakdown (Model Vp600B)
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Page 29: Parts List (Model Vp600B)
PARTS LIST VP600B 101869 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. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 099467-03 Front Panel Assembly 099318-04 Grill Guard 101108-01... - Page 30 NOTES _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ 101869...
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Page 32: Warranty Information
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.