Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VP2600TB Desa
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OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL INFRARED VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER Save this manual for future reference. 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.
2 104821 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 104821 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT FEA TURES SAFETY DEVICE This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple- tion 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 104821 INFRARED PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER ® FRESH 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.
5 104821 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space.
6 104821 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 104821 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 104821 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 104821 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 104821 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 104821 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 104821 INFRARED PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER ® TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. T ur n control knob 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 to the PILOT position.
13 104821 OWNER’S MANUAL GRH/OV 008 BAD PILOT/LP GRH/OV 007 GOOD PILOT/LP Thermocouple Pilot Burner Figure 19 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Thermocouple Pilot Burner Figure 20 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 21 shows a correct burner flame pattern.
14 104821 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 104821 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 104821 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 104821 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 104821 INFRARED PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER ® ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN VP1600TB 13-12 13-11 BURNER ASSEMBLY 13-1 13-2 13-4 13-3 13-5 13-10 13-6 13-8 13-7 13-3 13-9 13-6 1 2 3 11 6 4 7 5 6 12 13.
19 104821 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST VP1600TB 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 104821 INFRARED PROP ANE/LP GAS HEA TER ® ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN VP2600TB 13-12 13-11 ODS/PILOT BURNER ASSEMBLY 13-1 13-4 13-2 13-5 13-3 13-3 13-8 13-4 13-6 13-6 13-9 13-10 13-7 1 2 3 11 .
21 104821 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST VP2600TB 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 104821 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 104821-01 REV. C 02/00 Patent Pending LIMITED WARRANTY VANGUARD VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATERS DESA International warrants t.
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