1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Desa Manuals
  4. Gas Heater
  5. CERAMIC PLAQUE
  6. Service manual

Desa CERAMIC PLAQUE Service Manual

Vent-free gas heaters ceramic plaque models
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

SERVICE MANUAL
VENT-FREE GAS HEATERS
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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.
VANGUARD FRONT
CERAMIC PLAQUE MODELS
Save this manual for future reference.
GRH/PV 005
WARNING
: Improper installation, ad-
justment, alteration, service or mainte-
nance can cause injury or property dam-
age. Refer to this manual for correct
installation and operational procedures.
For assistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
G 009

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the CERAMIC PLAQUE and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Desa CERAMIC PLAQUE

Summary of Contents for Desa CERAMIC PLAQUE

  • Page 1 SERVICE MANUAL VENT-FREE GAS HEATERS VANGUARD FRONT GRH/PV 005 CERAMIC PLAQUE MODELS FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING : Improper installation, ad- Do not store or use gasoline or other justment, alteration, service or mainte- flammable vapors and liquids in the nance can cause injury or property dam- vicinity of this or any other appliance.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    V E N T - F R E E G A S H E A T E R S E R V I C E M A N U A L Section 1 - Safety Information T A B L E Safety Requirements ....................

  • Page 3: Safety Requirements

    V E N T - F R E E G A S H E A T E R S E R V I C E M A N U A L SAFETY INFORMATION S E C T I O N Safety Requirements individuals without those skills can result in This service manual is intended for use by...

  • Page 4: Section 2 - Introduction

    DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323- 5190. Product Features The ceramic plaque heaters covered by this outage, the heater can be operated manu- service manual have many features that assure ally on high or low.

  • Page 5: Section 3 - General Operation And Component Descriptions

    V E N T - F R E E G A S H E A T E R S E R V I C E M A N U A L GENERAL OPERATION AND COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS S E C T I O N General Operation NOTE: See Owner’s Manual for operating “PILOT”...

  • Page 6: Control Valve

    V E N T - F R E E G A S H E A T E R S E R V I C E M A N U A L Control Valve The control valve directs the flow of gas to the couple provides a low level electric current to an pilot burner and the main burners.

  • Page 7: Section 4 - Tools And Equipment

    V E N T - F R E E G A S H E A T E R S E R V I C E M A N U A L TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT S E C T I O N Tools You May Need Phillips Screwdriver 9 mm Open End Wrench...

  • Page 8: Section 5 - Installation

    V E N T - F R E E G A S H E A T E R S E R V I C E M A N U A L INSTALLATION S E C T I O N Before servicing the heater, be sure that the For detailed installation instructions, see the installation conforms to local codes and all safety Owner’s Operation and Installation Manual that...

  • Page 9: Gas Supply Installation

    V E N T - F R E E G A S H E A T E R S E R V I C E M A N U A L Gas Supply Installation Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. The supply system must include a manual Copper tubing may be acceptable in some shut-off valve, a union in the line and a...

  • Page 10: Propane Installation

    V E N T - F R E E G A S H E A T E R S E R V I C E M A N U A L Propane Installations CAUTION: Propane models require an A typical propane installation is shown (below WARNING ICON G 001 external regulator (not supplied with heater).

  • Page 11: Section 6 - Test Procedures

    V E N T - F R E E G A S H E A T E R S E R V I C E M A N U A L TEST PROCEDURES S E C T I O N Testing Gas Supply Line Connections WARNING: All gas piping and connec- Testing Gas Supply Piping System...

  • Page 12: Testing Control Valve And Thermocouple

    V E N T - F R E E G A S H E A T E R S E R V I C E M A N U A L Testing Control Valve and Thermocouple The following procedure can be used to deter- If the control valve does not hold in, mine if the valve and thermocouple meet speci- increase current levels by 10 ma and...

  • Page 13: Section 7 - Specifications

    V E N T - F R E E G A S H E A T E R S E R V I C E M A N U A L SPECIFICATIONS S E C T I O N MODELS VP1600 VP1600T VP2600...

  • Page 14: Section 8 - Troubleshooting

    V E N T - F R E E G A S H E A T E R S E R V I C E M A N U A L TROUBLESHOOTING S E C T I O N Installation and repair should be done by a qualified service person in accordance with local ordinances and codes.

  • Page 15: Ignitor Sparks, But Pilot Will Not Light

    V E N T - F R E E G A S H E A T E R S E R V I C E M A N U A L Problem Ignitor sparks, but pilot will not light 3. Check the pilot assembly for dirt, cobwebs or other restrictions.

  • Page 16: Pilot Lights, But Will Not Stay Lit

    V E N T - F R E E G A S H E A T E R S E R V I C E M A N U A L Pilot ignites but will not stay lit Possible Causes Control knob not held down long enough Defective valve or thermocouple BAD PILOT/LP...
  • Page 17 V E N T - F R E E G A S H E A T E R S E R V I C E M A N U A L If the pilot flame is short as shown in Figure 20, check for low pressure to the pilot.

  • Page 18: Main Burner Does Not Light (Pilot Stays Lit)

    V E N T - F R E E G A S H E A T E R S E R V I C E M A N U A L Problem Main burner does not light (pilot stays lit) frost or ice on the outside of the tank.

  • Page 19: Combustion Problems

    V E N T - F R E E G A S H E A T E R S E R V I C E M A N U A L Combustion Problems Problem Procedure Backfiring during operation Inspect the ceramic burner plaques to see if the plaques are cracked or badly Possible Causes chipped.

  • Page 20: Replacement Parts

    TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190. REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. Parts Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product.

This manual is also suitable for:

Vp1600Vp1600tVp2600Vp2600tVp1600aVp1600ta ... Show all

Table of Contents