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VN18, VN18T
VP16, VP16T
VP26, VP26T
VN30, VN30T
VP16IT, VN18IT
VP22IT, VN25IT
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 in-
structions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
fied 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
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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
INFRARED GAS HEATER
SAFETY INFORMATION AND
®
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Model VN30 Shown
WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service, or
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this
manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For as-
sistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice 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 sec-
tion on page 4 of this manual.
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- Page 1 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com VN18, VN18T VP16, VP16T VP26, VP26T VN30, VN30T VP16IT, VN18IT VP22IT, VN25IT 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ... 2 LOCAL CODES ... 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ... 3 UNPACKING ... 3 PRODUCT FEATURES ... 3 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION ... 4 INSTALLATION ... 7 OPERATING HEATER ... 13 INSPECTING HEATER ... -
Page 3: Local Codes
SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 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 4: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Providing Adequate Ventilation AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction un- less provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. - Page 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet 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.
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Page 6: Ventilation Air
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Ventilation Air AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 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 7: Installation
INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supple- mental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. - Page 8 INSTALLATION Thermostat Sensing Bulb Installing Heater To Wall INSTALLATION Continued THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB (Thermostat Models Only) The thermostat sensing bulb has been placed inside the heater for protection during shipping. Locating Thermostat Sensing Bulb (for thermostat applications) Remove front panel of heater (see Figure 7). Locate thermostat sensing bulb just under burner assembly.
- Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued Mark screw locations on wall (see Figure 8). Note: Only mark last hole on each end of mounting bracket. Insert mounting screws through these holes only. Remove tape and mounting bracket from wall. 16" 14" Min. Only Insert Mounting Screws Through Last Hole On Each End Floor...
- Page 10 INSTALLATION Installing Heater To Wall (Cont.) Mounting Heater To Floor INSTALLATION Continued Installing Bottom Mounting Screws Locate two bottom mounting holes. These holes are near bot- tom on back panel of heater (see Figure 12). Mark screw locations on wall. Remove heater from mounting bracket.
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Page 11: Connecting To Gas Supply
For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 107887 VN18(T), VP16(T), VN18IT, and VP16IT - 3/8" or greater VN30(T), VP26(T), VN25IT, and VP22IT - 1/2" or greater Installation must include equipment shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. -
Page 12: Checking Gas Connections
INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. -
Page 13: Operating Heater
OPERATING HEATER NON-THERMOSTAT MODELS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing prop- erty 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 14: Manual Lighting Procedure
LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH positions (see Figure 21). IMPORTANT: Release downward pressure while turning con- trol knob. Control knob will lock at the desired position. Control VN18 Knob VP16 Figure 21 - Burner Patterns for Non-Thermostat Models TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE... -
Page 15: Lighting Instructions
OPERATING HEATER THERMOSTAT MODELS (Continued) LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS STOP! Read the safety information, column 2 page 14. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open. Turn thermostat control knob clockwise position (see Figure 22 or 23 for your model). Wait five minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. -
Page 16: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance
OPERATING HEATER (THERMOSTAT MODELS) To Select Heating Level To Turn Off Gas To Appliance Thermostat Operation Manual Lighting Procedure OPERATING HEATER THERMOSTAT MODELS Continued TO SELECT HEATING LEVEL INFRASTAT MODELS VP16IT, VN18IT, P26IT, & VN30IT ONLY WARNING: When running heater, set control knob at the 1, 2, 3, or 4 locked positions. -
Page 17: Inspecting Heater
INSPECTING HEATER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 27 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 28 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. -
Page 18: Specifications
Note : Dimensions listed are outer most points on the heater (includes control knobs and grill). * For purposes of input adjustment. For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com VN18, VN18T VN18IT 6,600/12,000/18,000 6,600/18,000 Natural Only Natural Only... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed in, there is no spark at ODS/pilot When ignitor button is pressed in, there is a spark at ODS/Pilot but no ignition For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com... - Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released Burner(s) does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner(s) Burner backfiring during combustion Burner plaque(s) does not glow Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off For more information, visit www.desatech.com...
- Page 21 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.
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Page 22: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Cabinet Body Models VP16, VN18, VP26, VN30 VP16T, VN18T, VP26T, VN30T ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN CABINET BODY VP16, VN18, VP26, VN30 VP16T, VN18T, VP26T, VN30T For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com See Pages 26 through 29... - Page 23 098522-24 098522-24 ____ 102394-01 102394-01 PARTS AVAILABLE - NOT SHOWN GA4550 GA4550 GA4550 PARTS LIST Cabinet Body Models VP16, VN18, VP26, VN30 VP16T, VN18T, VP26T, VN30T VN30 VN30T DESCRIPTION Cabinet Back Panel ____ 098462-01 Control Rod Assembly ____ 098325-01 Roll Pin...
- Page 24 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Cabinet Body Models VP16IT, VN18IT, VP22IT, VN25IT ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN CABINET BODY VP16IT, VN18IT, VP22IT, VN25IT For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com See Pages 26 through 29 Replacement may vary from grill shown 107887...
- Page 25 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. NO. VP16IT VN18IT 107672-01 107672-01 103476-01 103476-01 104635-02 104635-02 107894-01 107894-01 097159-04 097159-04 099066-02 099066-02 098271-03...
- Page 26 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Burner Assembly Models VP16, VN18, VP16T, VN18T, VP16IT, VN18IT ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN BURNER ASSEMBLY VP16, VN18, VP16T, VN18T, VP16IT, VN18IT ODS/PILOT BURNER ASSEMBLY VP16T, VN18T For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com BURNER ASSEMBLY VP16, VN18...
- Page 27 103352-04 _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ 104818-03 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 107887 VP16, VN18, VP16T, VN18T, VP16IT, VN18IT VN18T VP16IT 107667-03 107667-02 110186-01 110186-01 _____ _____ 098200-04 105051-01 099387-11 099218-06 099218-01...
- Page 28 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Burner Assembly Models VP26, VN30, VP26T, VN30T, VP22IT, VN25IT ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VP26, VN30, VP26T, VN30T, VP22IT, VN25IT ODS/PILOT BURNER ASSEMBLY VP26T, VN30T For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com BURNER ASSEMBLY VP26, VN30 BURNER ASSEMBLY VP22IT, VN25IT 107887...
- Page 29 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. VP26 VN30 VP26T 107667-02 107667-03 107667-02 110186-01 110186-01 110186-01 098200-03 098200-03 105050-02 105050-02 105050-01 099218-07 099218-07...
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Page 30: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS SERVICE HINTS TECHNICAL SERVICE SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ACCESSORIES REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. -
Page 31: Owner's Registration Form
OWNER'S REGISTRATION FORM In order to provide better customer service for this and future purchases, we recommend that you register your product with us. You can register online at www.desatech.com. If access to our website is not available to you, please complete this Owner’s Registration Form and mail to the address on the back of this owner’s manual. - 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 107887...
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Page 34: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. VANGUARD VENT-FREE INFRARED 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.