Page 2 - VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:; WARNINGS; DANGER: Carbon monoxide
2 104274 VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER ® Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble theflu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. Ifyou have these signs, the heater may not beworking properly. Get fresh air at once!Have heater serviced. Some people are moreaffected b...
Page 3 - OWNER’S MANUAL; LOCAL CODES; American National Standards Institute, Inc.; UNPACKING; Remove heater from carton.; SAFETY PILOT
3 104274 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCTIDENTIFICATION LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow alllocal codes. In the absence of local codes, usethe latest edition of National Fuel Gas CodeANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broad...
Page 4 - Confined and Unconfined Space; Unusually Tight Construction
4 104274 VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER ® Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1defines a confined space as a space whosevolume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggre-gate input rating of all appliances installedin that space and an u...
Page 5 - Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space
5 104274 OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one ofthe methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, AN...
Page 6 - Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors; Ventilation Air From Outdoors; Do not provide openings for; Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building; VENTILATION AIR
6 104274 VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER ® Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors OutletAir VentilatedAttic OutletAir InletAir Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space To Crawl Space To Attic Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilationgrills or ducts. You must provide two per-m...
Page 7 - Marking Screw Locations; Figure 5 - Mounting Screw Locations; WARNING: Maintain minimum; CAUTION: If you install the; INSTALLATION; CHECK GAS TYPE; WARNING: Never install the
7 104274 OWNER’S MANUAL 2. Mark two mounting screw locations onwall (see Figure 5). INSTALLING HEATER TOWALL Marking Screw Locations 1. Determine where you will locate heater. Figure 5 - Mounting Screw Locations WARNING: Maintain minimum clearances shown in Figure 5. Ifyou can, provide greater clear...
Page 8 - Removing Front Panel Of Heater; Do not replace front panel at this; Installing Two Mounting Screws; Attaching To Wall Stud Method; Figure 8 - Tightening Anchors
8 104274 VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER ® Placing Heater On MountingScrews 1. Locate two keyhole slots on back panelof heater (see Figure 9). 2. Place large openings of slots overscrewheads. Slide heater down untilscrews are in small portion of slots. Figure 11 - Installing Bottom MountingScrew Figure...
Page 9 - Figure 12 - Gas Connection; WARNING: A qualified service; Check gas line pressure be-; Install an equipment shutoff
9 104274 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 12 - Gas Connection * A CSA/AGA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptablealternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA/AGA design-certifiedequipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessory, page 18. Tee Join...
Page 10 - Figure 13 - Equipment Shutoff Valve; Figure 14 - Checking Gas Joints; Correct all leaks at once.; WARNING: Never use an open; FOR YOUR SAFETY
10 104274 VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER ® Pressure Testing Heater GasConnections 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-ure 13). 2. Open main gas valve located on or neargas meter. 3. Make sure control knob of heater is inthe OFF position. 4. Check all joints from equipment shutoffvalve to control ...
Page 11 - WARNING: When running; Shutting Off Heater
11 104274 OWNER’S MANUAL TO SELECT HEATING LEVEL 1. Slightly press in control knob andturn counterclockwise to the LOW or HIGH positions (VN10A) orON position (VN6D). IMPORTANT: Release downward pressure while turning control knob.Control knob will lock at the desiredposition. Figure 17 - Burner Pat...
Page 12 - WARNING: Turn off heater; BURNER FLAME PATTERN; Figure 19 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern; CABINET; Air Passageways; Figure 22 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole
12 104274 VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER ® Figure 20 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern(Model VN10A Shown) Figure 21 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern(Model VN10A Shown) CLEANING ANDMAINTENANCE ODS/PILOT AND BURNERORIFICE • Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or small, soft bristled brush to clean. WARN...
Page 13 - POSSIBLE CAUSE; TROUBLESHOOTING; All troubleshooting items are listed in
13 104274 OWNER’S MANUAL POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong2. Ignitor electrode broken3. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- tor cable 4. Ignitor cable pinched or wet 5. Piezo ignitor nut is loose 6. Broken ignitor cable7. Bad piezo ignitor 1. Gas supply turned off or equipmen...
Page 14 - OBSERVED PROBLEM
14 104274 VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER ® TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner(s) does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner(s) Burner backfiring during combustion Burner plaque(s) does not glow Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a clickin...
Page 15 - IMPORTANT; REMEDY
15 104274 OWNER’S MANUAL 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. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. • If you can...
Page 16 - PARTS LIST
16 104274 VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER ® ILLUSTRATEDPARTSBREAKDOWN VN6D This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listedunder Replacement Parts on page 18 of this manual. 7-17-2 ODS/PILOT KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098304-01 Sc...
Page 18 - SPECIFICATIONS; When Gas Pressure Is Too Low; SERVICE HINTS; PARTS UNDER WARRANTY; ACCESSORY
18 104274 VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER ® You may have further questions about in-stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. Ifso, contact DESA International’s TechnicalService Department at 1-800-323-5190. You can also visit DESA International’st e c h n i c a l s e r v i c e w e b s i t e a t www.d...
Page 19 - NOTES
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Page 20 - INTERNATIONAL; LIMITED WARRANTY; KEEP THIS WARRANTY; Model; WARRANTY INFORMATION; NOT A UPC
INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY VANGUARD VENT-FREE RESIDENTIAL GAS HEATERS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the dateof first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in ...