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INFRARED VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
VP1600TB
VP2600TB
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.
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
Save this manual for future reference.
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WARNING: Improper installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration,
service, or maintenance can
cause injury or property dam-
age. Refer to this manual for
correct installation and op-
erational procedures. For as-
sistance or additional infor-
mation consult a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an un-
vented gas-fired heater. It
uses air (oxygen) from the
room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate com-
bustion and ventelation air
must be provided. Refer to Air
for Combustion and Ventila-
tion on page 4 of this manual.
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- Page 1 ® INFRARED VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL VP1600TB VP2600TB ® WARNING: Improper installa- WARNING: If the information in this manual is not tion, adjustment, alteration, followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result service, or maintenance can...
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Page 2: Safety Information
® INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER SAFETY This appliance is only for use with the 9. Do not run heater type of gas indicated on the rating plate. • where flammable liquids or vapors INFORMATION This appliance is not convertible for use are used or stored with other gases. -
Page 3: Product Identification
OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION FEATURES Piezo Ignitor Control Knob SAFETY DEVICE This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS). The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent- free room heaters. The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air. -
Page 4: Fresh Air For Combustion And Ventilation
® INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER FRESH AIR FOR PROVIDING ADEQUATE Confined and Unconfined Space VENTILATION COMBUSTION AND The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1 defines a confined space as a space whose The following are excerpts from National VENTILATION volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Fuel Gas Code. -
Page 5: Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location
OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms. -
Page 6: Ventilation Air
® INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 12" Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Ventilation Grills 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 7: Check Gas Type
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION LOCATING HEATER IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add mois- ture to the air. Although this is beneficial, This heater is designed to be mounted on a installing heater in rooms without enough NOTICE: This heater is intended wall. ventilation air may cause mildew to form from for use as supplemental heat. - Page 8 Floor ners of front panel. Marking Screw Locations Lift straight up on grill guard until it stops. Model VP1600TB Grill guard will slide up about 1/4". Tape mounting bracket to wall where Figure 7 - Mounting Bracket Clearances heater will be located. Make sure Pull bottom of front panel forward, mounting bracket is level.
- Page 9 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Installing Bottom Mounting Screws Continued Locate two bottom mounting holes. These holes are near bottom on back Attaching Mounting Bracket To panel of heater (see Figure 11). Wall Figure 8 - Folding Anchor Mark screw locations on wall. Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and Remove heater from mounting bracket.
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Page 10: Connecting To Gas Supply
INSTALLATION Install sediment trap in supply line as shown Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters in Figure 13. Locate sediment trap where it VP1600TB 3/8" or greater Continued is within reach for cleaning. Locate sedi- VP2600TB 1/2" or greater ment trap where trapped matter is not likely... -
Page 11: Checking Gas Connections
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION OPERATING Check all joints from propane/LP sup- ply tank to manual shutoff valve (see Continued HEATER Figure 15). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles CHECKING GAS FOR YOUR SAFETY forming show a leak. CONNECTIONS READ BEFORE Correct all leaks at once. -
Page 12: Lighting Instructions
Note: If pilot does not stay lit, refer to Control Knob Troubleshooting, pages 14 through 16. VP1600TB VP2600TB Also contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs. Until re- pairs are made, light pilot with match. -
Page 13: Inspecting Burner
OWNER’S MANUAL ODS/PILOT AND BURNER OPERATING BURNER FLAME PATTERN ORIFICE HEATER Figure 21 shows a correct burner flame • Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, pattern. Figure 22 shows an incorrect burner Continued or small, soft bristled brush to clean. flame pattern. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
® INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION: Never use a wire, WARNING: Turn off and un- Note: For additional help, visit DESA needle, or similar object to clean plug heater and let cool before ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ International’s Technical Service web servicing. - Page 15 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 1. Press in control knob fully ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control control knob is released 3.
- Page 16 ® INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER 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. •...
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Page 17: Specifications
OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS REPLACEMENT PARTS VP1600TB VP2600TB 16,000 26,000 Note: Use only original replacement parts. Type Gas Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only This will protect your warranty coverage for Ignition Piezo Piezo parts replaced under warranty. Pressure Regulator Setting 8" W.C. -
Page 18: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VP1600TB 13-1 13-11 13-4 13-9 13-12 13-8 13-2 13-5 13-3 13-10 13-6 13-7 13-6 13-3 ODS/PILOT BURNER ASSEMBLY... -
Page 19: Parts List
PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual. VP1600TB PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 098742-13 Front Panel... - Page 20 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VP2600TB 13-5 13-1 13-11 13-12 13-4 13-8 13-7 13-2 13-4 13-9 13-3 13-10 13-6 13-5 13-6 13-3 ODS/PILOT BURNER ASSEMBLY...
- Page 21 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual. VP2600TB PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 098742-14 Front Panel 098238-07 Grill Guard 101108-01...
- Page 22 Department at 1-800-972-7879 or write to the address listed on the back page of this manual for referral information. FLOOR MOUNTING STAND Models VP1600TB - GA4000B Models VP2600TB - GA4010B FAN KITS - GA3100A AND For locating heater on the floor, away from GA3200TA a wall.
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Page 24: Warranty Information
We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. LIMITED WARRANTY VANGUARD VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATERS DESA International 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.