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Page 2 - CONTENTS; SECTION; SAFETY; Safety Information continued on page 3; WARNINGS; Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!; Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning

2 101869 CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Safety Information ......................................................................... 2 Product Identification .................................................................... 4 Local Codes .......................................................................

Page 3 - Continued

3 101869 WARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGS Continued WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. 1. Use only propane gas. Do not convert heater to use different fuel type.2. Do not place propane supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane supply tank(s) outdoors. 3. If you...

Page 4 - American National Standards Institute, Inc.

4 101869 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT FEATURES Safety Device This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS).The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room heaters. The ODS/pilot shutsoff the heater if there is not enough fresh air. Piezo Ignition System This h...

Page 5 - WARNING; PRODUCING ADEQUATE VENTILATION; Unusually Tight Construction; and; Unconfined Space

5 101869 FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING This heater must have fresh air for proper operation. If not, poorfuel combustion could result. Read the following instructions toinsure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliancesin your home. Today’s homes...

Page 6 - You must provide additional ventilation air in a confined space.; DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION; Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space

6 101869 FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING You must provide additional ventilation air in a confined space. 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 ...

Page 7 - Ventilation Air From Inside Building; Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building

7 101869 FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to anadjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of theceiling a...

Page 8 - Ventilation Air From Outdoors; Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

8 101869 FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR (Continued) Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two perma-nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor. Connect...

Page 9 - NOTICE; CHECK GAS TYPE; • external regulator (supplied by; LOCATING HEATER; This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall.; Never install the heater; CAUTION; If you install the heater in a home garage

9 101869 INSTALLING TO WALL NOTICE A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes. Continued CHECK GAS TYPE Use only propane gas. If your gas supply is not propane, do not install heater. Calldealer where you bought heater for proper type heater. INSTALLATION ITEMS Before ins...

Page 10 - INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL; Marking Screw Locations; Determine where you will locate heater.; JOINING WALL; For convenience and efficiency, install heater; INSTALLING

10 101869 2. Mark two mounting screw locations on wall (see Figure 5). INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL Marking Screw Locations 1. Determine where you will locate heater. Figure 5 - Mounting Screw Locations FLOOR JOINING WALL WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Maintain minimum clearances shown in Figure 5. If you ...

Page 11 - Installing Two Mounting Screws; package is provided with heater.; Attaching to wall stud method; Figure 7 - Popping Open Anchor Wings For Thin Walls

11 101869 Installing Two Mounting Screws Note: Wall anchors and mounting screws are in hardware package. The hardware package is provided with heater. Attaching to wall stud method For attaching mounting screw to wall stud1. Drill hole at marked location using 9/64" drill bit.2. Insert mounting ...

Page 12 - Placing Heater On Mounting Screws; are in small portion of slots.; Figure 10 - Removing Front Panel Of Heater; Installing Bottom Mounting Screw; Figure 9 - Location Of Keyhole Slots On Back Panel Of Heater; Removing Front Panel Of Heater; Figure 11 - Installing Bottom Mounting Screw

12 101869 Placing Heater On Mounting Screws 1. Locate two keyhole slots on back panel of heater (see Figure 9).2. Place large openings of slots over screwheads. Slide heater down until screws are in small portion of slots. Figure 10 - Removing Front Panel Of Heater Installing Bottom Mounting Screw 1...

Page 13 - Figure 12 - External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down

13 101869 CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY NOTICE A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply.Follow all local codes. The installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduceincoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure between 11 and 14inches of wa...

Page 14 - Figure 13 - Gas Connection; PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM; Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG; Connecting to Gas Sup-

14 101869 IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings. Figure 13 - Gas Connection * An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptablealternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-cert...

Page 15 - Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG; propane supply tank valve.; PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS; internal joints for leaks.; CHECKING; Figure 14 - Manual Shutoff Valve; Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints

15 101869 3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane supply tank valve. 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. 5. Correct all leaks at once. Test Pressures Equal To ...

Page 16 - FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING; LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS; Figure 16 - Control Knob In The OFF Position

16 101869 OPERATING HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas...

Page 17 - OPERATING

17 101869 4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety informationat the top of page 16. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step. 5. Press in control knob and turn counterclockwise C-clockwise to the...

Page 18 - TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE; Shutting Off Heater; Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit); MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE; INSPECTING; Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often.; PILOT FLAME PATTERN; Figure 18 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern; If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 19; Figure 19 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern

18 101869 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the PILOT position. 2. Press in control knob and turn clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position. Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) 1. Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the PILOT posit...

Page 19 - BURNER FLAME PATTERN; Figure 20 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern; INCORRECT FLAME PATTERN; (Model VP600B will be lower due to lower input rating); Figure 21 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern; If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 21

19 101869 BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 20 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 21 shows an incorrectburner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping ofthe flame. It also shows the flame higher than 1/2 the glass panel height. NOTICE Do not mistake orange flames wi...

Page 20 - ODS/PILOT AND BURNER ORIFICE; Air Passageways; Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning.; SHOOTING; Note: All troubleshooting; REMEDY

20 101869 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ODS/PILOT AND BURNER ORIFICE • Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or small, soft bristled brush to clean. 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. Wipe t...

Page 24 - SPECIFICATIONS; When gas pressure is too low; SERVICE

24 101869 You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting.If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190. TECHNICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS BTU (Variable) 5,000/10,000 Type Gas Propane Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting ...

Page 25 - for parts replaced under warranty.; Parts Under Warranty; When contacting your dealer or DESA International, have ready:; Parts Not Under Warranty; When calling DESA International, have ready:; REPLACEMENT

25 101869 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. If they cannotsupply original replacement part(s), call DESA International’s Technical...

Page 27 - PARTS LIST

27 101869 This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, followthe instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. PARTS LIST VP1000BA KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 2 2 099467-03 Front Panel Assembly 1 3 ...

Page 30 - NOTES

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Page 32 - KEEP THIS WARRANTY; WARRANTY INFORMATION; LIMITED WARRANTY; INTERNATIONAL

KEEP THIS WARRANTY WARRANTY INFORMATION Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standardwritten warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or im...