Page 2 - VENT-FREE GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS; LOCAL CODES; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:; DANGER: Carbon monoxide; WARNINGS; WARNING: Any change to
2 104432 VENT-FREE 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 Br...
Page 3 - OWNER’S MANUAL; UNPACKING; 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; SAFETY DEVICE
3 104432 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCTIDENTIFICATION Figure 1 - Vent-Free Gas Log Propane/LP Gas Space Heater UNPACKING 1. Remove heater from carton. 2. Remove all protective packaging ap-plied to heater for shipment. 3. Make sure your heater includes twohardware packets. 4. Check heater for any shipping d...
Page 4 - Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side.; Figure 4 - Assembling Heater; W A R N I N G : A l w a y s h a v e; Continued
4 104432 VENT-FREE GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® Attaching Brass Front Trim toFront Panel 1. Locate brass front trim in brass trimpackage. 2. Slide the head of two truss-head screwsfrom hardware packet into each end ofbrass front trim (see Figure 5). 3. Line up screws with holes in front panel(see Figur...
Page 5 - Confined and Unconfined Space; per; Unusually Tight Construction
5 104432 OWNER’S MANUAL FRESH AIR FORCOMBUSTION ANDVENTILATION 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...
Page 6 - DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION; Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space
6 104432 VENT-FREE 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 ...
Page 7 - VENTILATION AIR; Figure 8 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building; Ventilation Air From Outdoors; Do not provide openings for
7 104432 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 - INSTALLATION; CHECK GAS TYPE; Figure 10 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater
8 104432 VENT-FREE GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® WARNING: Never install the heater• in a bedroom or a bathroom• in a recreational vehicle• w h e r e c u r t a i n s , f u r n i t u r e , clothing, or other flammableobjects are less than 36 inchesfrom the front, top, or sides ofthe heater • as a fireplac...
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 104432 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 - Attaching To Wall Anchor Method; Do not replace front panel at this; Figure 14 - Folding Anchor
10 104432 VENT-FREE GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® Attaching To Wall Anchor Method For attaching mounting bracket to hollowwalls (wall areas between studs) or solidwalls (concrete or masonry) 1. Drill holes at marked locations using5/16" drill bit. For solid walls (concreteor masonry), drill at least...
Page 11 - Stand heater up on base.; Securing Hearth Base to Floor; TO; Only use the optional man-
11 104432 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Continued Mounting Heater to OptionalHearth Base 1. Lay heater on its back on a table withthe bottom of heater overhanging theedge of the table. 2. Remove 2 shipping screws in bottomof heater. Discard shipping screws. 3. Line up mounting holes on top of hearthba...
Page 12 - Install an equipment shutoff; Figure 21 - Gas Connection; Hold pressure regulator; WARNING: A qualified service
12 104432 VENT-FREE GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® Installation must include an equipmentshutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPTtap. Locate NPT tap within reach for testgauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstreamfrom heater (see Figure 21). IMPORTANT: Install an equipment shutoff valve in an accessibl...
Page 13 - Figure 23 - Checking Gas Joints; Correct all leaks at once.; WARNING: Never use an open
13 104432 OWNER’S MANUAL ON POSITION OFF POSITION CHECKING GASCONNECTIONS 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. Press...
Page 14 - CAUTION: Do not try to adjust; Shutting Off Heater
14 104432 VENT-FREE GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® PILOT LO OFF HI IGNITOR OPERATINGHEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 24 - Control Knob In The OFFPosition Control Knob Ignitor Button 1. STOP! Read the safety information,column 1. 2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve...
Page 15 - The thermostat sensing bulb mea-; Figure 26 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern; Figure 27 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern; WARNING: If yellow tipping; • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to; Figure 29 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern
15 104432 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 104432 VENT-FREE 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 b...
Page 17 - nance, page 19) or replace burner orifice; OBSERVED PROBLEM
17 104432 OWNER’S MANUAL REMEDY 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 19) or replace burner orifice 2. Replace burner orifice3. Contact local propane/LP company 1. Contact local propane/LP company2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 19) or replace burner orifice 1. C...
Page 18 - IMPORTANT
18 104432 VENT-FREE 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. Follo...
Page 19 - CABINET; Air Passageways; CAUTION: You must keep; Figure 31 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole; PARTS UNDER WARRANTY
19 104432 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 104432 OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST VMH3000TP This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow theinstructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual. KEY VMH3000TP NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 6 2 100566-01CK ...
Page 22 - SPECIFICATIONS; When Gas Pressure Is Too Low
22 104432 VENT-FREE GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® TECHNICALSERVICE 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...
Page 23 - ACCESSORIES; FAN KITS; Note; CORNER MANTEL
23 104432 OWNER’S MANUAL EQUIPMENT SHUTOFFVALVE - GA5010 Equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap. HEARTH BASE - GHB802SERIES For locating heater on the floor. Includesbrass trim. Complete installation instruc-tions included. ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from yourlocal dealer. ...
Page 24 - INTERNATIONAL; LIMITED WARRANTY; KEEP THIS WARRANTY; Model; WARRANTY INFORMATION; NOT A UPC
2701 Industrial DriveP.O. Box 90004Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATERS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years and five (5) years onstainless steel burner...