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INFRARED VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
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.
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Models: VP5C and VP10
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- Page 1 HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® Models: VP5C and VP10 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.
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Page 2: Safety Information
Get fresh air at LOW or HIGH locked positions at once! Have heater serviced. Some people (VP10) or ON position (VP5C). Never are more affected by carbon monoxide than set control knob between locked posi- others. -
Page 3: Product Identification
OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR PRODUCT COMBUSTION IDENTIFICATION Piezo Ignitor Button VENTILATION Control Knob WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are pro- vided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the fol- Grill Guard lowing instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your... -
Page 4: Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location
VANGUARD VP5C AND VP10 PROPANE/LP GAS HEATERS AIR FOR input rating of all appliances installed in that Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning ap- space. Rooms communicating directly with pliances in the space. COMBUSTION the space in which the appliances are in-... - Page 5 OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION 12" VENTILATION Continued Ventilation Grills WARNING: If the area in which Into Adjoining Room, the heater may be operated is Ventilation Option 2 smaller than that defined as an Grills unconfined space, provide ad- into Adjoining Remove equate combustion and ventila- Room,...
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Page 6: Installing To Wall
VANGUARD VP5C AND VP10 PROPANE/LP GAS HEATERS INSTALLING CEILING WARNING: Never install the TO WALL heater 36" • in a bathroom (VP10 only) Minimum 8" NOTICE: A qualified service per- • in a recreational vehicle Minimum From son must install heater. Follow •... - Page 7 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLING Installing Bottom Mounting Tighten two screws until 1/16" space (thickness of penny) is between Screw TO WALL screwheads and wall (see Figure 8). Locate bottom mounting hole. This Continued Thin or Thick hole is near bottom on back panel of Wall (thick heater (see Figure 11).
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Page 8: Connecting To Gas Supply
VANGUARD VP5C AND VP10 PROPANE/LP GAS HEATERS CONNECTING 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 TO GAS NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for is within reach for cleaning. -
Page 9: Checking Gas Connections
OWNER’S MANUAL CHECKING GAS OPERATING 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 FOR YOUR SAFETY forming show a leak. WARNING: Test all gas pip- READ BEFORE ing and connections for leaks... -
Page 10: Lighting Instructions
3, page 9. If you don’t smell gas, heater, set control knob at LOW go to the next step. or HIGH locked positions (VP10) Press in control knob, and turn coun- or ON position (VP5C). Never set terclockwise to pilot position. C-clockwise control knob between locked Keep control knob pressed for five sec- positions. -
Page 11: Inspecting Burner
OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATING If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown CLEANING AND in Figure 20 HEATER MAINTENANCE • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 10) Continued • see Troubleshooting, pages 12 WARNING: Turn off heater through 14 and let cool before cleaning. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
VANGUARD VP5C AND VP10 PROPANE/LP GAS HEATERS TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a Note: All troubleshooting items qualified service person should service and repair heater. are listed in order of operation. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/ pilot. - Page 13 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when Control knob not fully pressed in Press in control knob fully control knob is released Control knob not pressed in long After ODS/pilot lights, keep control enough knob pressed in 10 seconds Manual shutoff valve not fully open...
- Page 14 VANGUARD VP5C AND VP10 PROPANE/LP GAS HEATERS 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 15: Specifications
OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS SERVICE PUBLICATIONS VP10 VP5C Btu (Variable) 5,500/10,000 5,500 You can purchase a service manual from the Type Gas Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only address listed on the back page of this Ignition Piezo Piezo manual. Send a check for $5.00 payable to Pressure Regulator Setting 8"... - Page 16 VANGUARD VP5C AND VP10 PROPANE/LP GAS HEATERS 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. Model VP5C PART PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
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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. Model VP10 PART PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 099057-01 Pressure Tap Fitting 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8"... - Page 18 VANGUARD VP5C AND VP10 PROPANE/LP GAS HEATERS NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________...
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Page 20: Warranty Information
Date Purchased 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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