Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VN18T Vanguard Heating
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® UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) INFRARED GAS HEA TER SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner ’ s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or ser- vice this heater.
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107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 4 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes.
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 5 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space.
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 6 Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space.
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 7 7 INST ALLA TION WARNING: A qualified service person must in- stall heater. Follow all local codes. CHECK GAS TYPE Use only the correct type of gas (natural or propane/LP).
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 8 THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB (Thermostat Models Only) The thermostat sensing bulb has been placed inside the heater for protection during shipping. Locating Thermostat Sensing Bulb (for thermostat applications) 1.
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 9 9 INSTALLATION Installing Heater To Wall (Cont.) INST ALLA TION Continued 2. Mark screw locations on wall (see Figure 8). Note: Only mark last hole on each end of mounting bracket.
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 10 Figure 12 - Installing Bottom Mounting Screws Wall Spacer Heater INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLATION Installing Heater To Wall (Cont.) Mounting Heater To Floor MOUNTING HEATER TO FLOOR Mounting Base Feet to Heater 1.
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 11 11 INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLATION Connecting To Gas Supply For propane/LP gas, the installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure.
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 12 INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once.
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 13 13 OFF IGNITOR OPERATING HEATER (NON-THERMOSTAT MODELS) For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Lighting Instructions OPERA TING HEA TER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING A.
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 14 O F F PILOT LOW MED H I OFF PILOT LOW MED H I O F F PILOT LOW M E D HI OFF PILOT LOW MED HI TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. T ur n control knob c lockwise to the OFF position.
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 15 15 OPERATING HEATER (THERMOSTAT MODELS) Lighting Instructions OPERA TING HEA TER THERMOSTAT MODELS (Continued) 1. STOP! Read the safety inf ormation, column 2 page 14.
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 16 OPERATING HEATER (THERMOSTAT MODELS) To Select Heating Level To Turn Off Gas To Appliance Thermostat Operation Manual Lighting Procedure OPERA TING HEA TER THERMOSTAT MODELS Continued 1.
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 17 17 GRH/OV 008 BAD PILOT/LP GRH/OV 007 GOOD PILOT/LP INSPECTING HEA TER Thermocouple Pilot Burner Pil.
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 18 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICA TIONS VN18, VN18T VN18IT VN30, VN30T VN25IT Btu (Variable) 6,600/12,000/18,.
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 19 19 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off and un- plug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified ser- vice person should service and repair heater.
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 20 TROUBLESHOOTING OBSERVED PROBLEM ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released B.
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107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 22 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Cabinet Body Models VP16, VN18, VP26, VN30 VP16T, VN18T, VP26T, VN30T 14.
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 23 23 PARTS LIST Cabinet Body Models VP16, VN18, VP26, VN30 VP16T, VN18T, VP26T, VN30T P AR TS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater.
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 24 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Cabinet Body Models VP16IT, VN18IT, VP22IT, VN25IT 14 17 B C A 18 8 5 6 .
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 25 25 PARTS LIST Cabinet Body Models VP16IT, VN18IT, VP22IT, VN25IT P AR TS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual.
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 26 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Burner Assembly Models VP16, VN18, VP16T, VN18T, VP16IT, VN18IT ILLUSTRA.
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107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 28 ODS/PILOT 5 7 8 11 12 7 13 9 4 4 1 10 6 3 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN VP26, VN30, VP26T, VN30T, VP.
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 29 29 PARTS LIST Burner Assembly Models VP26, VN30, VP26T, VN30T, VP22IT, VN25IT P AR TS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater.
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 30 ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information.
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 31 31 1. Where will the product be used? ❍ Living/Family Room ❍ Office/W arehouse ❍ Utility Shed/Outbuilding ❍ Garage ❍ Bedroom ❍ Bathroom ❍ Other 2.
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 32 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 Postage Required TM.
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 33 33 NOTES NOTES _____________________________________________________________________________________.
107887 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 34 KEEP THIS WARRANTY W ARRANTY INFORMA TION Model Serial No. Date Purchased Patent Pending 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.
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