Desa Vanguard VN600BA Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Desa Vanguard VN600BA Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
VN600BA
6000 Btu/Hr Manually-
Controlled Models
WARNING: If the information in this manual is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal in-
jury, 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 per-
formed 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
Save this manual for future reference.
BLUE FLAME
®
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
unvented gas-fired heater. It
uses air (oxygen) from the
room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate com-
bustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to Air
For Combustion and Ventila-
tion on page 4 of this manual.
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  • Page 1 BLUE FLAME VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL VN600BA 6000 Btu/Hr Manually- Controlled Models WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal in- jury, or loss of life.
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    BLUE FLAME NATURAL GAS HEATER SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this heater. Im- proper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, and car- bon monoxide poisoning.
  • Page 3: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Front Panel Figure 1 - Vent-Free Natural Gas Heater LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1 also known as NFPA 54*.
  • Page 4: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    BLUE FLAME NATURAL GAS HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ven- tilation air. Read the following in-...
  • Page 5: Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location

    3. 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 * Do not include direct-vent gas appliances.
  • Page 6: Ventilation Air

    BLUE FLAME NATURAL GAS HEATER 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 pro- vide two permanent openings: one within 12"...
  • Page 7: Locating Heater

    INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your pri- mary heating system. Do not in- stall 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 BLUE FLAME NATURAL GAS HEATER INSTALLATION Continued Installing Two Mounting Screws Note: Wall anchors and mounting screws are in hardware package. The hardware pack- age is provided with heater. Attaching To Wall Stud Method For attaching mounting screw to wall stud 1.
  • Page 9: Connecting To Gas Supply

    INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: This appliance re- quires a 3/8" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator. WARNING: A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. WARNING: Never connect heater to private (non-utility) gas wells.
  • Page 10: Checking Gas Connections

    BLUE FLAME NATURAL GAS HEATER INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Cor- rect all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak.
  • Page 11: Lighting Instructions

    OPERATING HEATER Continued LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information page 10, column 3. 2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open. 3. Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position. 4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
  • Page 12: Inspecting Burner

    BLUE FLAME NATURAL GAS HEATER INSPECTING BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 17 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 18 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touch- ing the thermocouple.
  • Page 13: 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 14 BLUE FLAME NATURAL GAS HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during combustion Yellow flame during burner combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when...
  • Page 15 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 16: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    ® BLUE FLAME NATURAL GAS HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VN600BA 12-1 12-2 104271...
  • Page 17: 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 18 of this manual. VN600BA 12-1 12-2 104271 OWNER’S MANUAL PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8"...
  • Page 18: Specifications

    DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190 for refer- ral information. When contacting your dealer or DESA In- ternational, have ready: • your name • your address • model and serial numbers of your heater •...
  • Page 19 OWNER’S MANUAL NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 104271...
  • Page 20: Warranty Information

    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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