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Page 2 - NATURAL GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS; LOCAL CODES; WARNINGS; DANGER: Carbon monoxide; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:; WARNING: Do not use a

2 104431 NATURAL GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow alllocal codes. In the absence of local codes, usethe latest edition of The National Fuel GasCode ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broa...

Page 3 - OWNER’S MANUAL; SAFETY DEVICE; Remove heater from carton.; ASSEMBLY; ASSEMBLING HEATER; Removing Front Panel Of Heater; Figure 2 - Removing Front Panel of Heater; Installing Log; For easier installation, lay heater on; UNPACKING; CAUTION: Do not remove the

3 104431 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCTFEATURES SAFETY DEVICE This heater has a pilot with an OxygenDepletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoffsystem. The ODS/pilot is a required featurefor vent-free room heaters. The ODS/pilotshuts off the heater if there is not enoughfresh air. PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This heate...

Page 4 - Figure 4 - Assembling Heater; Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side.; Figure 6 - Assembling Brass Trim; W A R N I N G : A l w a y s h a v e

4 104431 NATURAL GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® Truss-HeadScrew Nut Front Panel Figure 5 - Attaching Brass Front Trim toFront Panel Brass FrontTrim Figure 4 - Assembling Heater Side BrassTrim Top BrassTrim Slot Mitered Edge Slot SetScrews AdjustingPlate Screws AssembledBrass Trim Shim Assembling and Atta...

Page 5 - Unusually Tight Construction; per

5 104431 OWNER’S MANUAL Today’s homes are built more energy effi-cient than ever. New materials, increasedinsulation, and new construction methodshelp reduce heat loss in homes. Home ownersweather strip and caulk around windows anddoors to keep the cold air out and the warm airin. During heating mon...

Page 6 - DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION; Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space

6 104431 NATURAL GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® 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. Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining ro...

Page 7 - VENTILATION AIR; Figure 8 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building; Ventilation Air From Outdoors; Do not provide openings for

7 104431 OWNER’S MANUAL VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From InsideBuilding This fresh air would come from an adjoiningunconfined space. When ventilating to anadjoining unconfined space, you must pro-vide two permanent openings: one within12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of thefloor on ...

Page 8 - Figure 10 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater; CAUTION: If you install the; INSTALLATION; CHECK GAS TYPE

8 104431 NATURAL GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® 36" 5" FLOOR CEILING Minimum Minimum To Top Surface Of Carpeting, Tile Or OtherCombustible Material 6" MinimumFromSides OfHeater LeftSide RightSide Figure 10 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater CAUTION: If you install the heater...

Page 9 - INSTALLATION OPTIONS; Mounting Bracket; Figure 12 - Mounting Bracket Location; Marking Screw Locations; Figure 13 - Mounting Bracket Clearances; WARNING: Maintain minimum; Only mark last hole on each end

9 104431 OWNER’S MANUAL ThermostatSensing Bulb Clamp THERMOSTAT SENSINGBULB The thermostat sensing bulb has been placedinside the heater for protection during shipping. Locating Thermostat SensingBulb 1. Remove front panel of heater (see Fig-ure 2, page 3). 2. Locate thermostat sensing bulb justunde...

Page 10 - Figure 14 - Folding Anchor; Mark screw locations on wall.; Attaching To Wall Anchor Method; Fold wall anchor as shown in Figure 14.

10 104431 NATURAL GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® INSTALLATION Continued Figure 14 - Folding Anchor Figure 15 - Popping Open Anchor WingsFor Thin Walls Figure 16 - Mounting Heater Onto Mount-ing Bracket Horizontal Slots Mounting Bracket(attached to wall) Stand-OutTab Installing Bottom MountingScrews 1. Lo...

Page 11 - Securing Hearth Base to Floor

11 104431 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Continued Continued Figure 18 - Attaching Heater to HearthBase Figure 19- Placing Hearth Insert on HeaterBase and Attaching Brass Base Trim Mounting Heater to OptionalHearth Base 1. Lay heater on its back on a table withthe bottom of heater overhanging theedge o...

Page 12 - Assembling Mantel; Only use the optional man-; Figure 20 - Gas Connection; WARNING: A qualified service; Check gas line pressure be-

12 104431 NATURAL GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® INSTALLATION Continued C. MOUNTING HEATER TO OPTIONAL MANTEL See Instructions IncludedWith Mantel Kit. Assembling Mantel IMPORTANT: Only use the optional man- tels specified in this manual. See Accesso-ries, page 23 for proper mantel kits. Thisheater is on...

Page 13 - Figure 21 - Equipment Shutoff Valve; Figure 22 - Checking Gas Joints; Correct all leaks at once.; WARNING: Never use an open

13 104431 OWNER’S MANUAL Pressure Testing Gas SupplyPiping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG(3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect appliance with its appliancemain gas valve (control valve) and equip-ment shutoff valve from gas supply pip-ing system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psigwill damage heater regu...

Page 14 - Shutting Off Heater; CAUTION: Do not try to adjust

14 104431 NATURAL GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® OPERATINGHEATER TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 24 - Pilot 7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30seconds after lighting pilot. After 30seconds, release control knob.• If control knob does not pop up when released, contact a qu...

Page 15 - THERMOSTAT; The thermostat sensing bulb mea-; MANUAL LIGHTING; Figure 25 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern; Figure 26 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern; PILOT FLAME PATTERN; BURNER FLAME PATTERN; When using the heater the first time,; WARNING: If yellow tipping; • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to; Figure 28 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern

15 104431 OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATINGHEATER Continued THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION The thermostatic control used on thisheater differs from standard thermostats.Standard thermostats simply turn on andoff the burner. The thermostat used onthis heater senses the room temperature.The thermostat adjusts th...

Page 16 - TROUBLESHOOTING; REMEDY; All troubleshooting items are listed in

16 104431 NATURAL GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off and un- plug heater and let cool beforeservicing. Only a qualified ser-vice person should service andrepair heater. REMEDY 1. Replace ignitor2. Replace ignitor3. Reconnect ignitor cable 4. Free ignitor cable if pinched by ...

Page 17 - nance, page 19) or replace burner orifice; OBSERVED PROBLEM

17 104431 OWNER’S MANUAL REMEDY 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 19) or replace burner orifice 2. Replace burner orifice3. Contact local natural gas company 1. Contact local natural gas company2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 19) or replace burner orifice 1....

Page 18 - IMPORTANT

18 104431 NATURAL GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® 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. Follow ...

Page 19 - CABINET; Air Passageways; CAUTION: You must keep; PARTS UNDER WARRANTY; When Gas Pressure Is Too Low; SERVICE HINTS; Figure 30 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole

19 104431 OWNER’S MANUAL CLEANING ANDMAINTENANCE 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 the cabi-net to remove dust. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circu-lating air p...

Page 21 - PARTS LIST; KEY

21 104431 OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST VMH3000TN This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listedunder Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual. KEY VMH3000TN NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 6 2 100566-01CK ...

Page 22 - SPECIFICATIONS

22 104431 NATURAL GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® TECHNICALSERVICE You may have further questions about in-stallation, operation, or Trouble Shooting.If so, contact DESA International’s Techni-cal Service 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 ...

Page 23 - PREMIER MANTEL; ACCESSORIES

23 104431 OWNER’S MANUAL PREMIER MANTEL Unfinished - GM903U SeriesFinished - GM902F SeriesWhite Lacquer Finish - GM904W(differs slightly from illustration) For use with heater. Features a built-in base.Sturdy hardwood construction with classicstyling and attractive molding. Available ina walnut fini...

Page 24 - KEEP THIS WARRANTY; WARRANTY INFORMATION; LIMITED WARRANTY; INTERNATIONAL; NOT A UPC

KEEP THIS WARRANTY WARRANTY INFORMATION Model ________________________________ Serial No. _____________________________ Date Purchased ________________________ Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time ...