Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VP16ITA Vanguard Heating
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www.desatech.com 113052-01A 2 WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service, or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
www.desatech.com 3 113052-01A SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: This product con- tains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm. IMPORTANT: Read this owner ’ s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this heater.
www.desatech.com 113052-01A 4 5. Always run heater with plaque control knob at the 1, 2, 3, or 4 locked positions. Never set control knob between locked positions. Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon mon- oxide may result. 6. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventila- tion to run properly .
www.desatech.com 5 113052-01A AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ven- tilation air.
www.desatech.com 113052-01A 6 1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height). Length x W idth x Height =__________cu. ft. (volume of space) Example: Space size 20 ft.
www.desatech.com 7 113052-01A AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. Y ou must provide two permanent open- ings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor .
www.desatech.com 113052-01A 8 WARNING: Never install the heater • in a bedroom or bathroom • in a recreational vehicle • where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less .
www.desatech.com 9 113052-01A INSTALLATION Continued Methods For Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall Only use last hole on each end of mounting bracket to attach bracket to wall. These two holes are 14 inches apart from their centers. Attach mounting bracket to wall in one of two ways: 1.
www.desatech.com 113052-01A 10 2. Fold wall anchor as shown in Figure 9. 3. Insert wall anchor (wings first) into hole. T ap anchor flush to wall. 4. For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red key into wall anchor . Push red key to “pop” open anchor wings.
www.desatech.com 11 113052-01A INSTALLATION Continued MOUNTING HEATER TO FLOOR Mounting Base Feet to Heater 1. Lay heater cabinet on its back on a table with the heater bottom overhanging the table edge. 2. Align holes in base foot with mounting holes on bottom of cabinet (see Figure 13).
www.desatech.com 113052-01A 12 Tee Pipe Cap Joint Nipple CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inter- nally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of large enough diameter to allow proper gas volume to heater.
www.desatech.com 13 113052-01A INSTALLATION Continued Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System T est Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kP a) 1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve (control valve) and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system.
www.desatech.com 113052-01A 14 OPERATING HEATER NON-THERMOSTAT MODELS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal injury or loss of life.
www.desatech.com 15 113052-01A TO SELECT HEATING LEVEL WARNING: When running heater, set control knob at LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH locked posi- tions. Never set control knob between locked positions. Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result.
www.desatech.com 113052-01A 16 O F F P I L O T LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety inf ormation, page 15, column 2. 2. Make sure equipment shutoff v alve is fully open. 3. T urn thermostat contr ol knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position (see Figur e 22 or 23 f or your model).
www.desatech.com 17 113052-01A TO SELECT HEATING LEVEL INFRASTAT MODELS VP16ITA, AND VP22ITA ONLY WARNING: When running heater, set control knob at the 1, 2, 3, or 4 locked positions. Never set control knob between locked positions. Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monox- ide may result.
www.desatech.com 113052-01A 18 GRH/OV 008 BAD PILOT/LP GRH/OV 007 GOOD PILOT/LP Thermocouple Pilot Burner Pilot Burner Thermocouple Blue Flame Yellow Flame Figure 27 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Figu.
www.desatech.com 19 113052-01A CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and cir- culating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these ar- eas of heater before each use.
www.desatech.com 113052-01A 20 TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING: Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servic- ing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot.
www.desatech.com 21 113052-01A TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 3.
www.desatech.com 113052-01A 22 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling 1. When heated, vapors from fur - niture polish, wax, carpet cleaner , etc., may turn into white powder residue 1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair spray , glues, etc.
www.desatech.com 23 113052-01A SPECIFICATIONS VP16A, VP16T A VP16IT A VP26A, VP26T A VP22IT A Btu (V ariable) 6,000/1 1,000/16,000 6,000/16,000 6,000/16,000/26,000 6,500/22,000 T ype Gas Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only Ignition Electronic Electronic Electronic Electronic Pressure Regulator Setting 8" W .
www.desatech.com 113052-01A 24 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN CABINET BODY MODELS VP16A, VN18A, VP26A, VN30A, VP16TA, VN18TA, VP26TA, AND VN30TA 14 8 5 7 17 4 3 1 2 16 15 10 9 11 12 13 6 Replacement may .
www.desatech.com 25 113052-01A KEY PART NUMBER NO. VP16A VP16TA VN18A VN18TA DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 107672-01 107672-01 107672-01 107672-01 Front Panel 1 2 103476-01 103476-01 103476-01 103476-01 Grill Gu.
www.desatech.com 113052-01A 26 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN CABINET BODY MODELS VP16ITA AND VP22ITA 14 17 B C A 18 8 5 7 4 3 1 2 16 15 10 9 11 12 13 6 Replacement may vary from grill shown AAA Battery .
www.desatech.com 27 113052-01A PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater . When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER NO. VP16ITA VP22ITA DESCRIPTION QTY.
www.desatech.com 113052-01A 28 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS VP16A AND VN18A This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater . When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual.
www.desatech.com 29 113052-01A 5 7 8 11 12 7 13 9 4 4 1 10 6 3 KEY PART NUMBER NO. VP26A VN30A DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 110803-02 110803-03 ODS/Pilot 1 2 110186-01 110186-01 Thermocouple Kit 1 3 098200-03 0.
www.desatech.com 113052-01A 30 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS VP16ITA AND VP22ITA This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater . When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual.
www.desatech.com 31 113052-01A ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS VP16TA, VN18TA, VP26TA, AND VN30TA This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater . When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual.
www.desatech.com 113052-01A 32 REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts re- placed under warranty .
www.desatech.com 33 113052-01A PARTS CENTRAL These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customer’ s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. Baltimore Electric 5 Manila A ve Hamden, CT 06514-0322 1-800-397-7553 203-248-7553 P ortable Heater Parts 342 N.
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