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VENT-FREE PROPANE GAS HEATER
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.
Models: VP5B and VP11A
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- Page 1 VENT-FREE PROPANE GAS HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Models: VP5B and VP11A 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: Table Of Contents
Accessory ... 25 Parts List (Model VP5B) ... 26 Illustrated Parts Breakdown (Model VP5B) ... 26 Parts List (Model VP11A) ... 27 Illustrated Parts Breakdown (Model VP11A) ... 27 Warranty Information ... Back Cover WARNING ICON G 001 Read this Owner’s Manual carefully and completely IMPORTANT: before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. - Page 3 • 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 4. This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom (VP11A - input 11,000 BTUs). 5. Never install the heater •...
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Page 4: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION LOCAL CODES UNPACKING PRODUCT FEATURES Front Panel Figure 1 - Vent-Free Propane Gas Heater (Model VP11 Shown) Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. -
Page 5: Fresh Air For Combustion And Ventilation
FRESH AIR COMBUSTION VENTILATION 100844 WARNING ICON G 001 This heater must have fresh air for proper operation. If not, poor fuel combustion could result. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. -
Page 6: Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location
FRESH AIR COMBUSTION 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 7: Ventilation Air
FRESH AIR COMBUSTION VENTILATION Continued 100844 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 8 FRESH AIR COMBUSTION VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR (Continued) Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors.
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Page 9: Installing To Wall
WARNING ICON G 001 Never install the heater • in a bedroom or bathroom (VP11A) • in a recreational vehicle • where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater •... - Page 10 INSTALLING TO WALL Continued For convenience and efficiency, install heater • where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service • in coldest part of room CEILING 8" Minimum From Sides Of Heater Left Side FLOOR Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL Marking Screw Locations 1.
- Page 11 INSTALLING TO WALL Continued 100844 Installing Two Mounting Screws Wall anchors and mounting screws are in hardware package. The hardware Note: package is provided with heater. Attaching to wall stud method For attaching mounting screw to wall stud 1. Drill hole at marked location using 9/64" drill bit. 2.
- Page 12 INSTALLING TO WALL Continued Placing Heater On Mounting Screws 1. Locate two keyhole slots on back panel of heater (see Figure 9). 2. Place large openings of slots over screwheads. Slide heater down until screws are in small portion of slots. Figure 9 - Location Of Keyhole Slots On Back Panel Of Heater Removing Front Panel Of Heater 1.
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Page 13: Connecting To Gas Supply
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY 100844 A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. WARNING ICON Never connect heater directly to the propane supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the heater and propane supply. -
Page 14: Checking Gas Connections
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY Continued CHECKING CONNECTIONS Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping IMPORTANT: and/or fittings. 3/8" NPT Pipe Nipple Manual Shutoff Valve * From External Regulator (11" W.C. to 14" W.C. Pressure) 3" Minimum Figure 13 - Gas Connection * An A.G.A. - Page 15 CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY Continued 100844 3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane supply tank valve. 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. 5.
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Page 16: Operating Heater
1. STOP! Read the safety information above. 2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open. 3. Turn control knob clockwise Ignitor Button IGNITOR Figure 16 - Control Knob In The OFF Position (Model VP11A Shown) WARNING to the OFF position. Clockwise Control Knob... - Page 17 OPERATING HEATER Continued 100844 4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information at the top of page 16. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step. 5.
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Page 18: To Select Heating Level
WARNING ICON G 001 When running heater, set control knob at LOW or HIGH locked positions (VP11A) or ON position (VP5B). Never set control knob between locked positions. Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result. WARNING ICON Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the manual shutoff valve. -
Page 19: Inspecting Burner
OPERATING HEATER Continued INSPECTING BURNER 100844 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. Turn control knob clockwise Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) 1. Turn control knob clockwise MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1. Remove front panel (see Figure 10, page 12). 2. -
Page 20: Burner Flame Pattern
Figure 21 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 22 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern. Figure 21 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern (Model VP11A Shown) Figure 22 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern (Model VP11A Shown) If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 22 •... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
TROUBLE- SHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. 100844 WARNING ICON G 001 Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. WARNING ICON G 001 Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. - Page 22 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued OBSERVED POSSIBLE PROBLEM CAUSE ODS/pilot lights but 1. Control knob not fully flame goes out when pressed in control knob is 2. Control knob not released pressed in long enough 3. Manual shutoff valve not fully open 4.
- Page 23 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued 100844 POSSIBLE OBSERVED CAUSE PROBLEM 1. Plaque damaged Burner plaque(s) does 2. Inlet gas pressure is not glow too low 3. Control knob set between locked positions 1. Residues from manu- Slight smoke or odor facturing processes during initial opera- tion 1.
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Page 24: Technical Service
2. Gas leak. See Warn- ing statement at top of page You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323- 5190. BTU (Variable) Type Gas Ignition Pressure Regulator Setting... -
Page 25: Service Hints
Parts Under Warranty Contact authorized dealer from whom you purchased this product. If they are unable to supply original replacement part(s), call DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190 for referral information. When contacting your dealer or DESA International, have ready: •... -
Page 26: Parts List (Model Vp5B)
PARTS LIST Model VP5B PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 099467-01 Front Panel Assembly 099318-03 Grill Guard 098342-01 Grill Guard Clip 099469-01 Reflector Assembly M15823-37 Screw Hex #8 x 1/4" 099059-03 ODS/Pilot Assembly 098514-01 Thermocouple 098594-01 Ignitor Electrode 099884-01 Burner Assembly 099056-01... -
Page 27: Parts List (Model Vp11A)
PARTS LIST Model VP11A PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 099467-01 Front Panel Assembly 099318-03 Grill Guard 098342-01 Grill Guard Clip 099469-02 Reflector Assembly M15823-37 Screw Hex #8 x 1/4" 099059-03 ODS/Pilot Assembly 098514-01 Thermocouple 098594-01 Ignitor Electrode... -
Page 28: Warranty Information
DESA International’s liability is hereby limited to the purchase price of the product and DESA International shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever including indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
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