Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VP2600E Desa
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Save this manual for future reference. VP1600E VP2600E ® INFRARED VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy- gen) from the room in which it is installed.
2 103351 INFRARED PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER ® SAFETY INFORMA TION 1. 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. 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure.
3 103351 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT FEA TURES SAFETY DEVICE This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. 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 103351 INFRARED PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER ® AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Today’s homes are built more energy effi- cient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in.
5 103351 OWNER’S MANUAL DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space.
6 103351 INFRARED PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER ® Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two per- manent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor.
7 103351 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your pri- mary heating system. Do not in- stall this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater.
8 103351 INFRARED PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER ® 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 16 inches apart from their centers. Attach mounting bracket to wall in one of two ways.
9 103351 OWNER’S MANUAL Installing Bottom Mounting Screws 1. Locate two bottom mounting holes. These holes are near bottom on back panel of heater (see Figure 1 1). 2. Mark screw locations on wall. 3. Remove heater from mounting bracket. 4. If installing bottom mounting screws into hollow or solid wall, install wall anchors.
10 103351 INFRARED PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER ® Tee Joint Reducer Bushing to 1/8" NPT 1/8" NPT Plug Tap Test Gauge Connection * Sediment Trap Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Cap Equipment Shutoff Valve .
11 103351 OWNER’S MANUAL CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve (control valve) and equip- ment shutoff valve from gas supply pip- ing system.
12 103351 INFRARED PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER ® TO SELECT HEATING LEVEL Figure 18 - Burner Patterns LOW HIGH OFF MED Slightly press in control knob and turn coun- terclockwise to the LOW, ME- DIUM, or HIGH positions (see Figure 18). IMPORTANT: Release downward pres- sure while turning control knob.
13 103351 OWNER’S MANUAL GRH/OV 008 BAD PILOT/LP Shutting Off Heater 1. T ur n control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position. 2. T urn off all electric po wer to the ap- pliance if service is to be perf ormed. Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the PILOT position.
14 103351 INFRARED PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER ® TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off and un- plug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified ser- vice person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot.
15 103351 OWNER’S MANUAL OBSERVED PROBLEM ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released Burner(s) does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner(s) Burner backf.
16 103351 INFRARED PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER ® 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. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
17 103351 OWNER’S MANUAL REPLACEMENT PA R T S Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealer from whom you purchased this product.
18 103351 INFRARED PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER ® ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN VP1600E 13-14 BURNER ASSEMBLY 13-1 13-2 13-3 13-10 13-6 13-4 13-5 13-8 13-9 13-7 13-12 13-11 ODS/PILOT 1 2 3 11 6 4 8 5 6 .
19 103351 OWNER’S MANUAL P AR TS LIST VP1600E This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual.
20 103351 INFRARED PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER ® ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN VP2600E 13-15 13-14 ODS/PILOT BURNER ASSEMBLY 13-1 13-2 13-6 13-3 13-9 13-4 13-5 13-6 13-7 13-8 13-10 13-10 13-12 13-13 13.
21 103351 OWNER’S MANUAL P AR TS LIST VP2600E This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual.
22 103351 INFRARED PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER ® ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879 or write to the address listed on the back page of this manual for referral information.
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KEEP THIS WARRANTY W ARRANTY INFORMA TION Model Serial No. Date Purchased 103351-01 REV. D 02/00 Patent Pending LIMITED WARRANTY VANGUARD VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATERS DESA International warrants t.
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