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Desa Vanguard VP1600C Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Desa owner's operation and installation manual vent-free propane gas heater vp1600c, vp1600it, vp2600c, vp2200it
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VENT-FREE PROPANE GAS HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Models: VP1600C, VP1600IT, VP2600C, and VP2200IT
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: VP1600C, VP1600IT, VP2600C, and VP2200IT 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installing To Wall ... 9 Connecting To Gas Supply ... 14 Checking Gas Connections ... 15 Operating Heater (Models VP1600IT & VP2200IT) ... 17 Operating Heater (Models VP1600C & VP2600C) ... 21 Inspecting Burner ... 24 Cleaning And Maintenance ... 26 Troubleshooting ... 26 Technical Service ...
  • Page 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 100751 WARNINGS WARNING ICON G 001 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.

  • Page 4: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION LOCAL CODES UNPACKING PRODUCT FEATURES Thermostat Control Knob (Models VP1600IT and VP2200IT Only) Piezo Ignitor (Models VP1600IT and VP2200IT Only) Front Panel Figure 1 - Vent-Free Propane Gas Heater (Model VP2200IT Shown) Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*.

  • Page 5: Fresh Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    FRESH AIR COMBUSTION VENTILATION 100751 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: 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) 50 cu. ft. = 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...
  • Page 7 FRESH AIR COMBUSTION VENTILATION Continued 100751 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.

  • Page 9: Installing To Wall

    INSTALLING TO WALL 100751 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.
  • 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 An optional fan kit is available from your dealer. See Accessories, page 31 If planning to use fan, locate heater near an electrical outlet.
  • Page 11 INSTALLING TO WALL Continued 100751 INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL Mounting Bracket The mounting bracket is located on back panel of heater. It has been taped there for shipping. Remove mounting bracket from back panel. Figure 6 - Mounting Bracket Location Removing Front Panel Of Heater 1.
  • Page 12 3. Insert wall anchor (wings first) into hole. Tap anchor flush to wall. WARNING 9 1/4" 16" Min. Only Insert Mounting 18 3/4" Screws Through Last Min. Hole On Each End Floor Models VP1600C and VP1600IT 18 3/4" Min. 100751...
  • Page 13 INSTALLING TO WALL Continued 100751 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. Figure 10 - Popping Open Anchor Wings For Thin Walls 5.

  • Page 14: Connecting To Gas Supply

    If pipe is too small, undue loss of pressure will occur. Typical Pipe Diameters VP1600C or VP1600IT VP2600C or VP2200IT Installation must include a manual shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap.

  • Page 15: Checking Gas Connections

    CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY Continued CHECKING CONNECTIONS 100751 IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings. Pressure Regulator Regulator Bracket Heater Cabinet Tee Joint Test Reducer Bushing to Gauge 1/8" NPT Connection * 1/8" NPT Plug Tap Tee Joint Sediment...
  • Page 16 6. Light heater (see Operating Heater, pages 17 through 24). Check the rest of the internal joints for leaks. 7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 20 [models VP1600IT and VP2200IT] or page 24 [models VP1600C and VP2600C]). 8. Replace front panel. Manual...

  • Page 17: Operating Heater (Models Vp1600It & Vp2200It)

    OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600IT and VP2200IT 100751 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING ICON G 001 If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A.
  • Page 18 OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600IT and VP2200IT Continued LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information at the top of page 17. 2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open. 3. Turn thermostat control knob on left side of heater clockwise OFF position.
  • Page 19 OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600IT and VP2200IT Continued 100751 Thermocouple Figure 18 - Pilot TO SELECT HEATING LEVEL WARNING ICON When running heater, set control knob at the 1, 2, 3, or 4 locked positions. Never set control knob between locked positions.

  • Page 20: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance

    OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600IT and VP2200IT Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. Turn thermostat control knob clockwise 2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) 1.

  • Page 21: Operating Heater (Models Vp1600C & Vp2600C)

    OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600C and VP2600C 100751 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING ICON G 001 If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
  • Page 22 OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600C and VP2600C Continued 4. Wait five minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information at the top of page 21. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
  • Page 23 OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600C and VP2600C Continued 100751 TO SELECT HEATING LEVEL WARNING ICON G 001 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.

  • Page 24: Inspecting Burner

    If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 24 • turn heater off (see To TurnOff Gas to Appliance, page 20 [models VP1600IT and VP2200IT] or page 24 [models VP1600C and VP2600C]) • see Troubleshooting, pages 26 through 29 to the OFF position.
  • Page 25 If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 26 • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 20 [models VP1600IT and VP2200IT] or page 24 [models VP1600C and VP2600C]) • see Troubleshooting, pages 26 through 29...

  • Page 26: 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 27 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued 100751 OBSERVED POSSIBLE PROBLEM CAUSE When control knob is 1. Gas supply turned off or pressed in and turned manual shutoff valve to the PILOT/IGN closed. position, there is spark 2. Control knob not pressed at ODS/pilot but no in while being turned to ignition (non-thermo- PILOT/IGN position...
  • Page 28 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued OBSERVED POSSIBLE PROBLEM CAUSE Burner(s) does not 1. Burner orifice(s) is light after ODS/pilot is clogged. lit. 2. Burner orifice(s) diameter is too small. 3. Inlet gas pressure is too low. Delayed ignition of 1. Manifold pressure is too burner(s) low.

  • Page 29: Technical Service

    2. Gas leak. See Warn- ing statement at top of page. You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323- 5190. WARNING REMEDY 1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor causing products while heater is running.

  • Page 30: Specifications

    Heater Shipping 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. When gas pressure is too low • pilot will not stay lit •...

  • Page 31: Replacement Parts

    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: •...

  • Page 32: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Model VP1600IT HEATER EXPLODED VIEW 23-16 23-17 ODS/PILOT 23-15 23-10 23-11 23-17 23-16 23-9 23-12 23-13 BURNER ASSEMBLY 23-1 23-2 23-4 23-3 23-7 23-5 23-6 23-14 23-8 100751...
  • Page 33 PARTS LIST Model VP1600IT 23-1 23-2 23-3 23-4 23-5 23-6 23-7 23-8 23-9 23-10 23-11 23-12 23-13 23-14 23-15 23-16 23-17 100751 This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 34 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Model VP2200IT HEATER EXPLODED VIEW 23-17 23-18 ODS/PILOT 23-15 23-9 23-4 23-11 23-5 23-12 23-10 BURNER ASSEMBLY 23-1 23-2 23-3 23-13 23-14 23-6 23-16 23-8 23-7 100751...
  • Page 35 PARTS LIST Model VP2200IT PART NUMBER 098304-01 098742-14 098238-05 098342-01 098198-04 M11084-26 098462-01 098457-05 098867-06 M11084-38 098698-04 098324-01 098325-01 097159-01 100537-01 098522-05 098265-02 098264-02 098271-03 100614-01 100610-01 099211-01 See Detail 23-1 099218-03 23-2 098508-01 23-3 099056-05 23-4 100620-01 23-5 100607-01 23-6 099057-01 23-7...
  • Page 36 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Model VP1600C HEATER EXPLODED VIEW 13-1 13-14 13-15 13-2 13-10 13-11 13-4 13-3 13-12 13-13 13-6 13-5 13-7 13-16 ODS/PILOT 13-8 13-9 BURNER ASSEMBLY 100751...
  • Page 37 PARTS LIST Model VP1600C 13-1 13-2 13-3 13-4 13-5 13-6 13-7 13-8 13-9 13-10 13-11 13-12 13-13 13-14 13-15 13-16 100751 This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual.
  • Page 38 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Model VP2600C HEATER EXPLODED VIEW 13-14 13-15 ODS/PILOT 13-9 13-11 13-4 13-5 13-13 13-7 BURNER ASSEMBLY 13-1 13-2 13-3 13-12 13-6 13-16 13-8 13-10 100751...
  • Page 39 PARTS LIST Model VP2600C 13-1 13-2 13-3 13-4 13-5 13-6 13-7 13-8 13-9 13-10 13-11 13-12 13-13 13-14 13-15 13-16 100751 This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 40: 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.

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