Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VMH3000TP Vanguard Heating
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Save this manual for future reference. VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS MINI-HEAR TH ® HEA TER OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL VMH3000TP Shown With Optional Mantel Which Features a Built-In .
2 104432 VENT -FREE GAS RESIDENTIAL HEA TERS ® LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1 , also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc.
3 104432 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - Vent-Free Gas Log Propane/LP Gas Space Heater UNP ACKING 1. Remove heater from carton. 2. Remove all protective packaging ap- plied to heater for shipment. 3. Make sure your heater includes two hardware packets.
4 104432 VENT -FREE GAS RESIDENTIAL HEA TERS ® Attaching Brass Front Trim to Front Panel 1. Locate brass front trim in brass trim package. 2. Slide the head of two truss-head screws from hardware packet into each end of brass front trim (see Figure 5).
5 104432 OWNER’S MANUAL 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. Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in.
6 104432 VENT -FREE GAS RESIDENTIAL HEA TERS ® 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.
7 104432 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must.
8 104432 VENT -FREE GAS RESIDENTIAL HEA TERS ® WARNING: Never install the heater • in a bedroom or a bathroom • in a recreational vehicle • where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammab.
9 104432 OWNER’S MANUAL Thermostat Sensing Bulb Clamp THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB The thermostat sensing bulb has been placed inside the heater for protection during shipping. Locating Thermostat Sensing Bulb 1. Remove front panel of heater (see Fig- ure 2, page 3).
10 104432 VENT -FREE GAS RESIDENTIAL HEA TERS ® Attaching To Wall Anchor Method For attaching mounting bracket to hollow walls (wall areas between studs) or solid walls (concrete or masonry) 1. Drill holes at marked locations using 5/16" drill bit.
11 104432 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued Mounting Heater to Optional Hearth Base 1. Lay heater on its back on a table with the bottom of heater overhanging the edge of the table. 2. Remove 2 shipping screws in bottom of heater . Discard shipping screws.
12 104432 VENT -FREE GAS RESIDENTIAL HEA TERS ® Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see Figure 21). IMPORTANT: Install an equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location.
13 104432 OWNER’S MANUAL ON POSITION OFF POSITION 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.
14 104432 VENT -FREE GAS RESIDENTIAL HEA TERS ® PILOT LO OFF HI IGNITOR OPERA TING HEA TER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 24 - Control Knob In The OFF Position Control Knob Ignitor Button 1. STOP! Read the safety inf ormation, column 1.
15 104432 OWNER’S MANUAL OPERA TING HEA TER Continued THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION The thermostatic control used on this heater differs from standard thermostats. Standard thermostats simply turn on and off the burner. The thermostat used on this heater senses the room temperature.
16 104432 VENT -FREE GAS RESIDENTIAL HEA TERS ® TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off and un- plug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified ser- vice person should service and repair heater. REMEDY 1. Replace ignitor 2. Replace ignitor 3. Reconnect ignitor cable 4.
17 104432 OWNER’S MANUAL REMEDY 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance , page 19) or replace burner orifice 2. Replace burner orifice 3. Contact local propane/LP company 1. Contact local propane/LP company 2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance , page 19) or replace burner orifice 1.
18 104432 VENT -FREE GAS RESIDENTIAL HEA TERS ® 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.
19 104432 OWNER’S MANUAL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CABINET Air Passageways • Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean. Exterior • Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture. W ipe the cabi- net to remove dust. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circu- lating air passageways of heater clean.
20 104432 VENT -FREE GAS RESIDENTIAL HEA TERS ® 12-1 12-2 1 2 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 19 20 23 24 25 8 6 6 21 7 1 3 5 18 16 4 22 26 1 ILLUSTRA TED PAR TS BREAKDOWN VMH3000TP.
21 104432 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST VMH3000TP This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual. KEY VMH3000TP NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
22 104432 VENT -FREE GAS RESIDENTIAL HEA TERS ® TECHNICAL SER VICE You may have further questions about in- stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190. You can also visit DESA International’s technical service web site at www.
23 104432 OWNER’S MANUAL EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE - GA5010 Equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap. HEARTH BASE - GHB802 SERIES For locating heater on the floor. Includes brass trim. Complete installation instruc- tions included. ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer.
2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com INTERNA TIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATERS DESA International warrants this product to be free .
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