Local Codes; Unpacking; Product Features; Installing Heater - Desa Vanguard GVR35PA Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

LOCAL CODES

UNPACKING

PRODUCT
FEATURES
INSTALLING
HEATER
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Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local
codes, use the latest edition of the following:
• National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54 *
• National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 *
• National Standard of Canada CAN1-B149 **
*Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc., 1430 Broadway,
New York, NY 10018; National Fire Protection Association, Inc., Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
**Available from: Standards Council of Canada, 350 Sparks Street, Ottawa,
Ontario K1R 7S8.
1. Remove heater from carton.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipment.
3. Check heater for any shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly inform
dealer where you bought heater.
Piezo Ignition System
This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system requires no matches, batteries, or other
sources to light heater.
Thermostatic Heat Control
This heater has a thermostat sensing bulb and a control valve. This results in the
greatest heating comfort. This can also result in lower gas bills.
A qualified service person must install heater and
venting system. Have them inspect heater before use
and at least annually. Follow all local codes.
This heater must be electrically grounded if equipped with
blower. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local
codes, follow the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
(U.S.) or Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 (Canada).

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use only propane gas. If your gas supply is not propane, do not install heater. Call
dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater.

INSTALLATION ITEMS

Before installing heater, make sure you have all items below.
• external regulator (supplied by
installer, see page 11)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane gas)
• manual shutoff valve *
• ground joint union
* An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an
acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A.
design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 37.
WARNING
WARNING ICON G 001
NOTICE
• test gauge connection * (see
Figure 7, page 12)
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• venting materials
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