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Desa VP10A Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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VN600BA, VP600BA
VN1000BTA, VP1000BTA
VN10A, VP10A
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.
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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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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.
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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
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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 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com VN600BA, VP600BA VN1000BTA, VP1000BTA VN10A, VP10A 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ... 2 UNPACKING ... 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ... 3 PRODUCT FEATURES ... 3 LOCAL CODES ... 3 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION ... 4 INSTALLATION ... 6 OPERATING HEATER ... 10 INSPECTING BURNER ...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    4 through 6. 6. Always run heater with control knob at LOW or HIGH locked positions (VP10A) or ON position (VP5D). Never set control knob between locked positions. Poor combustion may result. Keep all air openings in the front and bottom of heater clear and free of debris.

  • 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 WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction un- less provisions are provided for adequate combus- tion and ventilation air.

  • Page 5: Ventilation Air

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space. Vent-free heater _____________ Btu/Hr Gas water heater* _____________ Btu/Hr Gas furnace _____________ Btu/Hr Vented gas heater _____________ Btu/Hr Gas fireplace logs _____________ Btu/Hr Other gas appliances* + _____________ Btu/Hr Total = _____________ Btu/Hr...

  • Page 6: Installation

    INSTALLATION Check Gas Type Installation Items Locating Heater 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 7 INSTALLATION Continued THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB (Thermostat Models Only) The thermostat sensing bulb is located inside the heater. Do not move this bulb during installation or operation of the heater. INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL Marking Screw Locations Determine where you will locate heater. WARNING: Maintain minimum clearances shown in Figure 5.

  • Page 8: Connecting To Gas Supply

    INSTALLATION Installing Heater To Wall (Cont.) Connecting To Gas Supply INSTALLATION Continued Installing Bottom Mounting Screw Locate bottom mounting hole. This hole is near bottom on back panel of heater (see Figure 11). Mark screw location on wall. Remove heater from wall. If installing bottom mounting screw into hollow or solid wall, install wall anchor.

  • Page 9: 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 cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater. Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants.

  • 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 Continued 3. Check all joints from gas meter for natural or propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 17 or 18). Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints.

  • Page 11: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance

    OPERATING HEATER Continued With control knob pressed in, push down and release igni- tor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front of burner. If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights. Note: If pilot does not stay lit, refer to Troubleshooting, pages 16 through 18.

  • Page 12: Lighting Instructions

    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. Never use tools.

  • Page 13: Manual Lighting Procedure

    OPERATING HEATER (Thermostat Control Blue Flame and Infrared Models) OPERATING HEATER Continued MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE Remove front panel (see Figure 10, page 7). 2. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions, page 12. With control knob pressed in, strike match. Hold match to pilot until pilot lights.

  • 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 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise...

  • Page 15: Cleaning And Maintenance

    INSPECTING BURNER Continued BURNER FLAME PATTERN INFRARED MODELS Figure 28 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 29 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern. If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 29 • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 12) •...

  • Page 16: For More Information, Visit Www.desatech.com For More Information, Visit Www.desatech.com

    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, there is no spark at ODS/pilot When ignitor button is pressed, there is...
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during combustion Burner plaque(s) does not glow (Infrared models only) Yellow flame during burner combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise...
  • 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

    Piezo Piezo 3" W.C. 3" W.C. 10.5" 10.5" 4" 4" x 13 x 13 25 x 16 25 x 16 13.5 SPECIFICATIONS VP10A VP1000BTA 5,500/10,000 5,000/10,000 Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only Piezo Piezo 8" W.C. 8" W.C. 14" 14" 11" 11"...

  • Page 20: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VN600BA, VP600BA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VN600BA VP600BA PILOT For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 110720-01A...

  • Page 21: 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 28 of this manual. 12-1 ** Not a field replaceable part. *** If replacing ODS pilot and your model is pre 2002, your part number will be 099440-03 for natural gas models, 099059-03 for propane/LP models.
  • Page 22 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VP10A, VN10A ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VP10A VN10A ODS/PILOT For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 110720-01A...
  • Page 23 Screw, #6 x 5/16" 098508-01 Valve Retainer Nut 099393-02 Control Knob M11084-26 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 099818-01 Internal Tooth Washer 097159-04 Piezo Ignitor 098271-03 Ignitor Cable PARTS AVAILABLE - NOT SHOWN 099395-07 Control Position Label 100642-02 Assembly, Hardware PARTS LIST VP10A, VN10A QTY.

  • Page 24: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VP5D, VN6D ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VP5D VN6D For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ODS/PILOT 110720-01A...
  • 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 28 of this manual. ** Not a field replaceable part. For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 110720-01A PART NUMBER VP5D...
  • Page 26 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VP1000BTA, VN1000BTA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VP1000BTA VN1000BTA For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com PILOT 110720-01A...
  • Page 27 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 28 of this manual. VP1000BTA 098304-01 099467-07 099318-04 101108-01 102017-02 098260-11 098532-06AA 099317-02 098352-03BR 098271-09 098249-01 107667-02*** 12-1 110186-01 104263-01...

  • Page 28: Replacement Parts

    SERVICE PUBLICATIONS You can purchase a service manual from the address listed on the back page of this manual. Send a check for $5.00 payable to DESA International. ACCESSORY Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they...

  • Page 29: Owner's Registration Form

    Address: City: Home Phone: E-Mail: Please answer the following questions to register your product with DESA International: Where will the product be used? Living/Family Room Office/Warehouse If you bought this product yourself, did you plan to purchase this type of product before going into the store?
  • Page 30 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 110720-01A TAPE...

  • Page 31: 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 1348 Dixwell Avenue Hamden, CT 06514-0322 1-800-397-7553 203-248-7553 Parts Department Portable Heater Parts 342 N. County Rd. 400 East Valparaiso, IN 46383-9704 All States 219-462-7441...

  • Page 32: Warranty Information

    DESA INTERNATIONAL VENT-FREE RESIDENTIAL GAS HEATERS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years and five (5) years on stainless steel burners 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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