Page 2 - CONTENTS; SAFETY; WARNING; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:; WARNINGS
2 101283 SECTION PAGE CONTENTS Safety Information ......................................................................... 2Product Identification .................................................................... 4Unpacking ...........................................................................
Page 3 - Continued
3 101283 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued WARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGS Continued Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An odor-making agent is added to propane gas. The odor helps you detect a propane gas leak. However, the odoradded to propane gas can fade. Propane gas may be present even though no odor...
Page 4 - The hose/regulator assembly attaches to the propane gas; The piezo ignitor lights the pilot fuel supply.; UNPACKING
4 101283 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION THEORY OF OPERATION The Fuel System: The hose/regulator assembly attaches to the propane gas supply. This provides fuel to the heater. The Ignition System: The piezo ignitor lights the pilot fuel supply. The Automatic Control System: The automatic control valve shuts ...
Page 5 - SPECIFICATIONS; VENTILATION
5 101283 PROPANE SUPPLY You must provide propane gas and propane tank(s). Use this heater only with a propane vapor withdrawal supply system. SeeChapter 5 of the Standard for Storage and Handling of Liquified Petroleum Gas,ANSI/NFPA 58. Your local library or fire department will have this booklet. T...
Page 6 - INSTALLATION
6 101283 4. Open propane supply valve on propane tank(s) slowly. Note: If not opened slowly, excess-flow check valve on propane tank will stop gas flow. If thishappens, close propane supply valve and open again slowly. INSTALLATION Continued Figure 3 - Hose and Inlet Connector LP-PFA/OV 008 Hose and...
Page 7 - OPERATION; To Start Heater
7 101283 WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Review and understand the warnings in the Safety Informa-tion Section. They are needed to safely operate this heater.Follow all local codes when using this heater. 6. Close propane supply valve. Figure 4 - Main Burner Valve Handle, Automatic Control Valve Button, ...
Page 8 - MAINTENANCE; To Stop Heater; STORAGE; CAUTION; CAUTION
8 101283 5. If pilot light goes out, repeat step 4.6. When pilot remains lit, fully open main burner valve. Do this by turning main burner valve handle towards the ON position until it stops. Note: Arrows on main burner valve handle show directions for ON and OFF. 7. Adjust main burner valve handle ...
Page 9 - SHOOTING
9 101283 SYMPTOM Pilot failsto light. Pilot lightsbut goesout whenautomaticcontrol valvebuttonis released. Maximumburn rateis low. Soot forminginside heater,flame 100%yellow. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Propane supply valve closed on propane tank(s). 2. Excess-flow check valve closed. 3. Air in gas line. 4. B...
Page 10 - ACCESSORIES; Part Number; Parts Under Warranty; REPLACEMENT
10 101283 ACCESSORIES Purchase these accessoriesand parts from your localdealer or service center. Ifyour dealer or service centercan not supply an accessory orpart, contact your nearestParts Central (listed in theseparate Authorized ServiceCenter booklet) or call DESAInternational’s Parts Depart-me...
Page 11 - PARTS LIST
11 101283 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts,follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 10 of this manual. KEY VMH10TN NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 4 8 9 30 5 7 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 25 21 23 20 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 34 35...
Page 12 - WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE
For information, write: DESA International, P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, Kentucky 42102-9004 ATTN: Customer Service Department When writing, always include model number and serial number. 101283-01Rev. C5/97 DESA International warrants this product and any parts thereof, to be free from defects in ...