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VN600BA, VP600BA
VN1000BTA, VP1000BTA
VN10A, VP10A
VN10TA, VP10TA
VN6D, VP5D
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
ing 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
Save this manual for future reference.
Save this manual for future reference.
VENT-FREE GAS HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
WARNING: Improper installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
vice, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Re-
fer to this manual for correct
installation and operational pro-
cedures. For assistance or ad-
ditional information consult a
qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an unvented
gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy-
gen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate
combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to Air For
Combustion and Ventilation on
page 4 of this manual.

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  • Page 1 VENT-FREE GAS HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com VN600BA, VP600BA VN1000BTA, VP1000BTA VN10A, VP10A VN10TA, VP10TA VN6D, VP5D WARNING: Improper installa- WARNING: If the information in this manual is not...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ............2 SPECIFICATIONS ..............19 UNPACKING ................3 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST ..20 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ............. 3 REPLACEMENT PARTS ............30 PRODUCT FEATURES .............. 3 SERVICE HINTS ............... 30 LOCAL CODES ................
  • Page 3: Unpacking

    SAFETY INFORMATION UNPACKING 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 •...
  • Page 4: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Providing Adequate Ventilation 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-...
  • Page 5: Ventilation Air

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location (Cont.) Ventilation Air AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR VENTILATION Ventilation Air From Inside Building Continued This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.
  • Page 6: Installation

    INSTALLATION Check Gas Type Installation Items Locating Heater INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supple- WARNING: Never install the heater mental heat. Use this heater along with your primary • in a bathroom (10,000 Btu/hr only. 6,000 Btu/hr mod- heating system.
  • Page 7 INSTALLATION Thermostat Sensing Bulb (Thermostat Models Only) Installing Heater To Wall INSTALLATION Continued THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB (Thermostat 4. For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red key into wall anchor. Push red key to “pop” open anchor wings (see Figure 7). Models Only) IMPORTANT: Do not hammer key! For thick walls (over 1/2"...
  • Page 8: Connecting To Gas Supply

    INSTALLATION Installing Heater To Wall (Cont.) 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).
  • Page 9: Checking Gas Connections

    INSTALLATION Connecting To Gas Supply (Cont.) 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.
  • Page 10: Operating Heater

    INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections (Cont.) OPERATING HEATER (Manual Control Blue Flame Models) For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Lighting Instructions INSTALLATION OPERATING HEATER Continued MANUAL CONTROL 3. Check all joints from gas meter for natural or propane/LP BLUE FLAME MODELS supply to equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 17 or 18).
  • Page 11: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance

    OPERATING HEATER (Manual Control Blue Flame Models) Lighting Instructions (Cont.) 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.
  • Page 12 OPERATING HEATER (Manual Control Infrared Models) For Your Safety Read Before Lighting (Cont.) 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 Never use tools.
  • Page 13 OPERATING HEATER (Manual Control Infrared Models) Manual Lighting Procedure 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 MANUAL LIGHTING Clockwise (see Figure 22).
  • Page 14: Inspecting Burner

    OPERATING HEATER (Thermostat Control Blue Flame and Infrared Models) To Turn Off Gas To Appliance Thermostat Control Operation Manual Lighting Procedure INSPECTING BURNER Pilot Flame Pattern Burner Flame Pattern Blue Flame Models OPERATING HEATER Continued If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 25 TO TURN OFF GAS •...
  • Page 15: Cleaning And Maintenance

    INSPECTING BURNER Burner Flame Pattern Blue Flame Models (Cont.) Burner Flame Pattern Infrared Models CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ODS/Pilot and Burner Orifice Cleaning Burner Pilot Air Inlet Hole Cabinet INSPECTING BURNER Continued If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 27, page 14 CLEANING BURNER PILOT AIR INLET HOLE •...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA CAUTION: Never use a wire, WARNING: Turn off heater and Heating Products' technical service web needle, or similar object to clean let cool before servicing. Only a site at www.desatech.com. ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ qualified service person should Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in pilot unit.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
  • Page 19: Specifications

    13 x 13 x 13 Carton 25 x 16 25 x 16 25 x 16 x 16 x 16 Weight (pounds) Heater 13.5 Shipping VN600BA VN6D VN10A VN10TA VN1000BTA Btu (Variable) 4,400/6,000 6,000 5,500/10,000 10,000 5,000/10,000 Type Gas Natural Only...
  • Page 20: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models VN600BA and VP600BA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS VN600BA VP600BA PILOT For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 110720-01E...
  • Page 21: Parts List

    PARTS LIST Models VN600BA and VP600BA PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual. PART NUMBER FOR VP600BA VN600BA DESCRIPTION QTY.
  • Page 22 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models VP10A and VN10A ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS VP10A VN10A ODS/PILOT For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 110720-01E...
  • Page 23 PARTS LIST Models VP10A and VN10A PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual. PART NUMBER VP10A VN10A DESCRIPTION QTY. 098304-01 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8"...
  • Page 24 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models VP10TA and VN10TA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS VP10TA VN10TA ODS/PILOT For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 110720-01E...
  • Page 25 PARTS LIST Models VP10TA and VN10TA PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual. PART NUMBER VP10TA VN10TA DESCRIPTION QTY. 098304-01 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8"...
  • Page 26 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models VP5D and VN6D ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS VP5D VN6D ODS/PILOT For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 110720-01E...
  • Page 27 PARTS LIST Models VP5D and VN6D PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual. PART NUMBER VP5D VN6D DESCRIPTION QTY. 098304-01 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8"...
  • Page 28 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models VP1000BTA and VN1000BTA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS VP1000BTA VN1000BTA PILOT For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 110720-01E...
  • Page 29 PARTS LIST Models VP1000BTA and VN1000BTA PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual. PART NUMBER VP1000BTA VN1000BTA DESCRIPTION QTY. 098304-01 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8"...
  • Page 30: Replacement Parts

    Parts Central Usually, we will ask you to return the part to the factory. (see page 33) or call DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY back page of this manual.
  • Page 31: Owner's Registration Form

    First Name: Last Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Country: Home Phone: E-Mail: Please answer the following questions to register your product with DESA Heating Products: 1. Where will the product be used? Living/Family Room Office/Warehouse Utility Shed/Outbuilding Garage Bedroom Bathroom Other If you bought this product yourself, did you plan to purchase this type of product before going into the store? 3.
  • Page 32 Postage Required 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 110720-01E TAPE...
  • Page 33: Parts Centrals

    PARTS CENTRALS PARTS CENTRALS These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. Baltimore Electric Washer Equipment Co. 1348 Dixwell Avenue 1715 Main Street Hamden, CT 06514-0322 Kansas City, MO 64108-2195 1-800-397-7553 KS, MO, AR...
  • Page 34: Warranty Information

    DESA HEATING PRODUCTS VENT-FREE RESIDENTIAL GAS HEATERS DESA Heating Products 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.

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