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INFRARED VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
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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.
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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.
WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which
it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion must be provided. Refer to page 3 of this
manual.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not
prohibited by state or local codes.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
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.
Save this manual for future reference.
MODEL: VN10T
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- Page 1 * Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer 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. Save this manual for future reference. MODEL: VN10T ®...
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Page 2: Safety Information
VANGUARD VN10T NATURAL GAS HEATER SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS WARNING ICON G 001 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 - Model VN10T 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 National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. - Page 4 VANGUARD VN10T NATURAL GAS HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and win- dows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation. However, in buildings of unusually tight construction, you must provide additional fresh air.
- Page 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoin- ing 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" of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure 2).
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Page 6: Installing To Wall
VANGUARD VN10T NATURAL GAS HEATER INSTALLING TO WALL NOTICE: A qualified service per- son must install heater. Follow all local codes. CHECK GAS TYPE Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not natural, do not install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater. - Page 7 INSTALLING TO WALL 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. Drill hole at marked location using 9/64"...
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Page 8: Connecting To Gas Supply
VANGUARD VN10T NATURAL GAS HEATER CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY NOTICE: A qualified service per- son must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. WARNING: Never connect heater to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas. -
Page 9: Checking Gas Connections
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. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. -
Page 10: Lighting Instructions
VANGUARD VN10T NATURAL GAS HEATER OPERATING HEATER Continued LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information page 9, column 3. 2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open. 3. Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position. Ignitor Button... -
Page 11: Inspecting Burner
INSPECTING BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 17 shows a correct pilot flame pat- tern. Figure 18 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
VANGUARD VN10T NATURAL GAS HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed in there is no spark at ODS/pilot When ignitor button is pressed and control knob is pressed in and turned to the PILOT... - Page 13 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner plaques do not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner plaques Burner backfiring during combustion Burner plaques do not glow Slight smoke or odor during initial opera- tion Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off 102490 OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 14 VANGUARD VN10T NATURAL GAS HEATER 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.
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Page 15: Specifications
If they cannot sup- ply original replacement part(s), call DESA International’s Technical Service Depart- ment at 1-800-323-5190 for information. When contacting your dealer or DESA In- ternational, have ready: • your name • your address • model number of your heater •... - Page 16 VANGUARD VN10T NATURAL GAS HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST VN10T ODS/PILOT 102490...
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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 15 of this manual. VN10T 102490 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 098454-06CD Front Panel... - Page 18 VANGUARD VN10T NATURAL GAS HEATER NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________...
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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 three (3) years 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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