Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VP1000BT Desa
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Save this manual for future reference. BLUE FLAME VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ® 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.
2 102393 PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER BLUE FLAME 10,000 BTU SAFETY INFORMA TION Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re- semble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, and/or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly.
3 102393 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION PRODUCT FEA TURES SAFETY PILOT This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS). The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent- free room heaters. The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air.
4 102393 PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER BLUE FLAME 10,000 BTU WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space, provide ad- equate combustion and ventila- tion air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.
5 102393 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room, Option 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room, Option 2 12" 12" Ventilation Grills into Adjoining Room, Option 1 WARNING: Rework work- sheet, adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space.
6 102393 PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER BLUE FLAME 10,000 BTU Figure 5 - Mounting Screw Locations Mounting Screw Locations 8 7/8" Minimum To Maintain 6" Clearance From Wall 7 3/4" 20 1/4" Minimum To Maintain 3" Clearance From Floor FLOOR JOINING WALL INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL Marking Screw Locations 1.
7 102393 OWNER’S MANUAL 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" drill bit.
8 102393 PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER BLUE FLAME 10,000 BTU IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings. Figure 13 - Gas Connection * An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection.
9 102393 OWNER’S MANUAL CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG 1. Disconnect heater and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 Psig will damage heater regulator .
10 102393 PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER BLUE FLAME 10,000 BTU TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. Remove fr ont panel (see F igur e 10, page 7). 2. Follow steps 1 thr ough 5 under Light- ing Instructions . 3. With contr ol knob pr essed in, str ike match. Hold match to pilot until pi- lot lights.
11 102393 OWNER’S MANUAL GRH/OV 008 BAD PILOT/LP INSPECTING BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 18 shows a correct pilot flame pat- tern. Figure 19 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple.
12 102393 PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER BLUE FLAME 10,000 BTU TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service per- son should service and repair heater.
13 102393 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued REMEDY 1. Clean burner orifice (see Cleaning and Maintenance , page 1 1) or replace burner orifice 2. Replace burner orifice 3. Contact local propane/LP gas company 1. Contact local propane/LP gas company 2.
14 102393 PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER BLUE FLAME 10,000 BTU 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. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
15 102393 OWNER’S MANUAL SPECIFICA TIONS VP1000BT Btu(Variable) 5,000/10,000 Type Gas Propane/LP Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 8" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water) 14" Max. / 11" Min. Heater Dimensions (Includes knobs and grill) 21.
16 102393 PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER BLUE FLAME 10,000 BTU 12-2 12-1 ODS/PILOT ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN 10 12 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 23 24 27 14 22 20 26 25 19 25 21 VP1000BT.
17 102393 OWNER’S MANUAL 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.
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KEEP THIS WARRANTY W ARRANTY INFORMA TION Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty.
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