Vanguard VP10T Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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INFRARED VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
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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.
WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which
it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion must be provided. Refer to page 3 of this
manual.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where
not prohibited by state or local codes.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
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.
MODEL: VP10T
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  • Page 1 INFRARED VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® MODEL: VP10T 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: Safety Information

    VANGUARD VP10T PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER SAFETY If you smell gas 14. Do not use heater if any part has been • shut off gas supply under water. Immediately call a quali- INFORMATION • do not try to light any appliance fied service technician to inspect the •...
  • Page 3: Product Identification

    During heating months, home Cabinet owners want their homes as airtight as pos- sible. Figure 1 - Model VP10T Vent-Free Propane/LP Gas Heater While it is good to make your home energy efficient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh PRODUCT LOCAL CODES air must enter your home.
  • Page 4 VANGUARD VP10T PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER AIR FOR Example: space. Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are in- Gas water heater 40,000 Btu/Hr COMBUSTION AND stalled*, through openings not furnished Vent-free heater + 10,000 Btu/Hr with doors, are considered a part of the...
  • Page 5: Ventilation Air

    OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 12" Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Grills Ventilation Air From Inside Into Adjoining Room, Building Ventilation Option 2 Grills This fresh air would come from an adjoining into Adjoining Remove unconfined space. When ventilating to an Room, Door into adjoining unconfined space, you must pro-...
  • Page 6: Installing To Wall

    VANGUARD VP10T PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER INSTALLING TO LOCATING HEATER CEILING WALL This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall. 36" NOTICE: A qualified service per- WARNING: Maintain the mini- Minimum son must install heater. Follow 8" mum clearances shown in Figure Minimum all local codes.
  • Page 7 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLING TO Installing Bottom Mounting Tighten two screws until 1/16" space (thickness of penny) is between Screw WALL screwheads and wall (see Figure 8). Locate bottom mounting hole. This Continued Thin or hole is near bottom on back panel of Thick Wall heater (see Figure 11).
  • Page 8: Connecting To Gas Supply

    VANGUARD VP10T PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER CONNECTING TO Installation must include a manual shutoff Install sediment trap in supply line as shown valve, ground joint union, and plugged 1/8" in Figure 13. Locate sediment trap where it GAS SUPPLY NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for is within reach for cleaning.
  • Page 9: Checking Gas Connections

    OWNER’S MANUAL CHECKING GAS OPERATING 3. Check all joints from propane/LP sup- ply tank to manual shutoff valve (see CONNECTIONS HEATER Figure 15). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING: Test all gas pip- 4.
  • Page 10: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance

    VANGUARD VP10T PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER TO TURN OFF GAS 7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 LIGHTING seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 TO APPLIANCE INSTRUCTIONS seconds, release control knob. Shutting Off Heater Note: If pilot does not light, repeat 1.
  • Page 11: Inspecting Burner

    OWNER’S MANUAL INSPECTING BURNER FLAME PATTERN CLEANING AND BURNER MAINTENANCE Figure 20 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 21 shows an incorrect burner Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame flame pattern. pattern often. WARNING: Turn off heater WARNING ICON G 001 and let cool before cleaning.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    VANGUARD VP10T PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in WARNING: Turn off heater CAUTION: Never use a wire, order of operation. and let cool before servicing. Only needle, or similar object to clean a qualified service person should ODS/pilot.
  • Page 13 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner plaques do not light after ODS/pilot 1. Burner orifice(s) is clogged 1. Clean burner orifice(s) (see Cleaning is lit and Maintenance, page 11) or replace burner orifice(s) 2. Burner orifice(s) diameter is too small 2.
  • Page 14 VANGUARD VP10T PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: If you smell gas Continued • 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.
  • Page 15: Specifications

    OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS REPLACEMENT PARTS VP10T 10,000 Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for Type Gas Propane/LP Only parts replaced under warranty. Ignition Piezo Parts Under Warranty Pressure Regulator Setting 8.5" W.C. Contact authorized dealer from whom you Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water) purchased this product.
  • Page 16 VANGUARD VP10T PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST VP10T ODS/PILOT 102489...
  • Page 17: Parts List

    OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 15 of this manual. VP10T PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 098454-06CD...
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  • Page 20: Warranty Information

    We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. LIMITED WARRANTY VANGUARD VENT-FREE RESIDENTIAL GAS HEATERS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for three (3) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.

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