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Page 2 - PROPANE/LP GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS; LOCAL CODES; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:; DANGER: Carbon monoxide; WARNINGS; WARNING: Any change to

2 107098 PROPANE/LP GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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: Amer...

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; SAFETY DEVICE; Installing Hood; Remove hood from protective tray.; Installing Log; For easier installation, lay heater on

3 107098 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 twohardwar...

Page 4 - Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side.; Figure 3 - Assembling Heater; W A R N I N G : A l w a y s h a v e

4 107098 PROPANE/LP GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 4). 3. Line...

Page 5 - Confined and Unconfined Space; per; Unusually Tight Construction

5 107098 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 aro...

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

6 107098 PROPANE/LP GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 whi...

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

7 107098 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 c...

Page 8 - INSTALLATION; CHECK GAS TYPE

8 107098 PROPANE/LP GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 fro...

Page 9 - INSTALLATION OPTIONS; Mounting Bracket; Attaching To Wall Stud:; Marking Screw Locations; Figure 11 - Mounting Bracket Clearances; WARNING: Maintain minimum; Only mark last hole on each end

9 107098 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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...

Page 10 - Attaching To Wall Anchor Method; Do not replace front panel at this; Figure 12 - Folding Anchor

10 107098 PROPANE/LP GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 so...

Page 11 - Stand heater up on base.; Securing Hearth Base to Floor; TO; Only use the optional man-

11 107098 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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....

Page 12 - Install an equipment shutoff; Figure 19 - Gas Connection; Hold pressure regulator with; WARNING: A qualified service

12 107098 PROPANE/LP GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 19). IMPORTANT: Inst...

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

13 107098 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 shutof...

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

14 107098 PROPANE/LP GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com PILOT LO OFF HI IGNITOR OPERATINGHEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 22 - Control Knob In The OFFPosition Control Knob Ignitor Button 1. STOP! Read the safety information,...

Page 15 - The thermostat sensing bulb mea-; Figure 24 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern; Figure 25 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern; WARNING: If yellow tipping; • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to; Figure 27 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern

15 107098 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 t...

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

16 107098 PROPANE/LP GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 ig...

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

17 107098 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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- n...

Page 18 - IMPORTANT

18 107098 PROPANE/LP GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 yo...

Page 19 - CABINET; Air Passageways; CAUTION: You must keep; Figure 29 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole; PARTS UNDER WARRANTY

19 107098 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 ...

Page 21 - PARTS LIST; KEY

21 107098 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com PARTS LIST VMH3000TPA 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 VMH3000TPA NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 0...

Page 22 - SPECIFICATIONS; When Gas Pressure Is Too Low

22 107098 PROPANE/LP GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 In...

Page 23 - ACCESSORIES; FAN KITS; Note; CORNER MANTEL

23 107098 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 the...

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...