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INFRARED VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
VP5D
and
VP10A
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 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
Save this manual for future reference.
®
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
assistance or additional infor-
mation consult a qualified in-
staller, 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
section on page 4 of this manual.
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- Page 1 INFRARED VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL VP5D VP10A 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.
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Page 2: Safety Information
Heater model VP10A shall not be in- stalled in a bathroom. 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. This heater needs fresh, outside air ven- tilation to run properly. -
Page 3: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Front Panel Figure 1 - Vent-Free Propane/LP Gas Heater (Model VP10A Shown) LOCAL CODES 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 ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. -
Page 4: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
You must provide ad- equate fresh air for these appliances. This will insure proper venting of vented fuel- burning appliances. VP5D AND VP10A PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Sec- tion 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation. -
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. Direct-vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors. -
Page 6: Ventilation Air
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent. VP5D AND VP10A Ventilation Grills into Adjoining Remove... -
Page 7: Check Gas Type
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 (see Figure 8). Figure 6 - Folding Anchor Thin Walls (1/4" to 1/2" thick) Figure 7 - Popping Open Anchor Wings For Thin Walls VP5D AND VP10A Thin or Thick Wall (thick wall shown) 1/16" Space Figure 8 - Tightening Anchors...
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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. CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the propane/LP supply. -
Page 10: Checking Gas Connections
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 14). VP5D AND VP10A 2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther using compressed air or opening propane/LP supply tank valve. - Page 11 TO SELECT HEATING LEVEL WARNING: When running heater, set control knob at LOW or HIGH locked positions (VP10A) or ON position (VP5D). Never set control knob between locked positions. Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monox- ide may result.
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Page 12: Inspecting Burner
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 11) • see Troubleshooting, pages 13 through 15 VP5D AND VP10A Figure 21 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern (Model VP10A Shown) Figure 22 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern... -
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 and control knob is pressed in and turned to the PILOT... - Page 14 Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture VP5D AND VP10A POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Burner orifice(s) is clogged 2. Burner orifice(s) diameter is too small 3.
- 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.
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Page 16: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
099884-01 Burner Assembly 099056-01 Injector 099390-01 Tubing - Valve to burner 099387-05 Pilot Tubing - Valve to pilot 099391-02 Tubing - Regulator to valve VP5D AND VP10A QTY. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 100829-01 Control Valve 099468-18 Cabinet Assembly 099415-13 Gas Regulator 098303-02 Screw, #6 x 5/16"... - Page 17 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VP10A ODS/PILOT 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. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 099467-03 Front Panel Assembly 099318-03...
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Page 18: Specifications
DESA International’s Technical Service De- partment at 1-800-323-5190 for referral in- formation. 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 _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 104273...
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Page 20: Warranty Information
VANGUARD VENT-FREE RESIDENTIAL 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. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.