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Page 2 - CONTENTS; SECTION; SAFETY; WARNINGS; DANGER; Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!; Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning

2 101823 CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Safety Information ......................................................................... 2 Product Identification .................................................................... 4 Local Codes .......................................................................

Page 3 - Continued

3 101823 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued WARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGS Continued WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases. 2. Do not...

Page 4 - dealer where you bought heater.; Burners

4 101823 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 heater has a piezo ignit...

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

5 101823 FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unlessprovisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilationair. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air forthis and other fuel-burning appl...

Page 6 - Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space

6 101823 FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 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...

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

7 101823 FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room, Option 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room, Option 2 12" 12" Ventilation Grills into Adjoining Room, Option 1 WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING If the area in which the heater may be operated is sma...

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

8 101823 FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors 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 f...

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; If you install the heater in a home garage; CAUTION

9 101823 INSTALLING TO WALL NOTICE A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes. Continued CHECK GAS TYPE Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supply is not propane/LP, do not installheater. Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater. INSTALLATION ITEMS Befo...

Page 10 - For convenience and efficiency, install heater; THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB; Locating Thermostat Sensing Bulb; opening in bottom of heater.; Figure 5 - Attaching Thermostat Sensing Bulb; Clamp; INSTALLING; Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater

10 101823 For convenience and efficiency, install heater • where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service• in coldest part of room An optional fan kit is available from your dealer. See Accessories, page 31 Ifplanning to use fan, locate heater near an electrical outlet. THERMOSTAT...

Page 11 - INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL; Mounting Bracket; Figure 6 - Mounting Bracket Location; Removing Front Panel Of Heater; Figure 7 - Removing Front Panel Of Heater; Methods For Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall; Attaching to wall stud; This method provides the strongest hold. Insert mounting; Attaching to wall anchor; This method allows you to attach mounting bracket to

11 101823 INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL Mounting Bracket The mounting bracket is located on back panel of heater. It has been taped there forshipping. Remove mounting bracket from back panel. INSTALLING TO WALL Continued MountingBracket Figure 6 - Mounting Bracket Location Removing Front Panel Of Heater...

Page 12 - Marking Screw Locations; Figure 8 - Mounting Bracket Clearances; Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall; Attaching to wall stud method; Figure 9 - Folding Anchor

12 101823 Marking Screw Locations 1. Tape mounting bracket to wall where heater will be located. Make sure mount- ing bracket is level. 2. Mark screw locations on wall (see Figure 8). Note: Only mark last hole on each end of mounting bracket. Insert mounting screws through these holes only. 3. Remov...

Page 13 - “pop” open anchor wings.; Figure 10 - Popping Open Anchor Wings For Thin Walls; Placing Heater On Mounting Bracket; Horizontal Slots; Figure 11 - Mounting Heater Onto Mounting Bracket

13 101823 4. For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red key into wall anchor. Push red key to “pop” open anchor wings. IMPORTANT: Do not hammer key! For thick walls (over 1/2" thick) or solid walls, do not pop open wings. Figure 10 - Popping Open Anchor Wings For Thin Walls 5. Place mounting ...

Page 14 - Typical Pipe Diameters; Figure 13 - External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down

14 101823 CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY NOTICE A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply.Follow all local codes. Typical Pipe Diameters VP1600D or VP1600ITA 3/8" or greaterVP2600D or VP2200ITA 1/2" or greater Installation must include a manual shutoff valve, union, and plugged ...

Page 15 - PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM; Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG; Connecting to Gas; Figure 14 - Gas Connection

15 101823 IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings. Tee Joint ReducerBushing to1/8" NPT 1/8" NPTPlug Tap Test Gauge Connection * Sediment Trap Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Cap CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Manual Shutoff Valve * 1/2" NPTPipe Nip...

Page 16 - water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.; Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG; PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS; internal joints for leaks.; CONNECTING; Figure 15 - Manual Shutoff Valve; Open; Figure 16 - Checking Gas Joints

16 101823 3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane/LP 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 ...

Page 17 - FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING; the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.

17 101823 OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600ITA and VP2200ITA 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 nex...

Page 18 - LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS; OPERATING; Figure 17 - Thermostat Control Knob In The OFF Position; Ignitor Button

18 101823 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information at the top of page 17. 2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open. 3. Turn thermostat control knob on left side of heater clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position. OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600ITA and VP2200ITA Continued 4. Wa...

Page 19 - TO SELECT HEATING LEVEL; Plaque; Pilot Burner; Figure 19 - Burner Patterns; Ignitor Electrode

19 101823 Figure 18 - Pilot OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600ITA and VP2200ITA Continued TO SELECT HEATING LEVEL WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the manual shut-off valve. WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING When running heater, set control knob at the 1, 2, 3, or 4locked...

Page 20 - TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE; Shutting Off Heater; to the OFF position.; to the PILOT position.; THERMOSTAT OPERATION; Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions, page 18.

20 101823 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600ITA and VP2200ITA Continued Shutting Off Heater 1. Turn thermostat control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position. 2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot...

Page 21 - Figure 20 - Control Knob In The OFF Position; Control Knob

21 101823 HIGH OFF LOW MED PILOT IGN IGNITOR OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600D and VP2600D 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 are...

Page 23 - Slightly press in control knob and turn counterclockwise

23 101823 TO SELECT HEATING LEVEL Figure 22 - Burner Patterns LOW HIGH OFF MED 1. Slightly press in control knob and turn counterclockwise C-clockwise to the LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH positions. IMPORTANT: Release downward pressure while turning control knob. Control knob will lock at the desired positio...

Page 24 - Figure 23 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern; Thermocouple; Figure 24 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern; If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 24; MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE; INSPECTING; Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often.; PILOT FLAME PATTERN

24 101823 GRH/OV 007 GOOD PILOT/LP Thermocouple Pilot Burner Figure 23 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Thermocouple GRH/OV 008 BAD PILOT/LP Pilot Burner Figure 24 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 24 • turn heater off (see To TurnOff Gas to Applian...

Page 25 - Figure 25 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern; Figure 26 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern; If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 26; BURNER FLAME PATTERN

25 101823 Figure 25 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern Bad Burner Pattern-Plaque GRH/OV 019 Figure 26 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 26 • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 20 [models VP1600ITA and VP2200ITA] or page 24 [mod...

Page 26 - Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning.; ODS/PILOT AND BURNER ORIFICE; Air Passageways; • Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean.; Exterior; cabinet to remove dust.; SHOOTING; connected to ignitor cable.; REMEDY; Free ignitor cable if pinched

26 101823 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating airpassageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater beforeeach use. Have heater inspected yearly by a ...

Page 29 - If you smell gas; TECHNICAL; Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors.; TANT

29 101823 WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued 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 suppli...

Page 30 - SPECIFICATIONS; Note; When gas pressure is too low; SERVICE

30 101823 SPECIFICATIONS VP1600ITA VP2200ITA Btu (Variable) 6,000-16,000 6,500-22,000 Type Gas Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 8" W.C. 8" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 14" 14" Minimum 11" 11" Dimensions, Inches ...

Page 31 - for parts replaced under warranty.; Parts Under Warranty; Usually, we will ask you to return the defective part to the factory.; Parts Not Under Warranty; ACCESSORIES

31 101823 REPLACEMENT PARTS 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 areunable to supply original replacement part(s), call DESA ...

Page 32 - HEATER EXPLODED VIEW; ILLUSTRATED; BURNER ASSEMBLY

32 101823 HEATER EXPLODED VIEW ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Model VP1600ITA 1 2 3 11 6 4 8 5 6 7 12 23 9 10 24 14 17 16 21 18 22 20 19 15 13 ODS/PILOT A B C 23-1 23-2 23-3 23-4 23-5 23-7 23-6 23-8 23-9 23-15 23-11 23-12 23-10 23-13 23-14 23-17 23-16 BURNER ASSEMBLY

Page 33 - PARTS LIST

33 101823 PARTS LIST Model VP1600ITA This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, followthe instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 2 2 098742-13 Front Panel 1 3 09...

Page 40 - KEEP THIS WARRANTY; WARRANTY INFORMATION; Model; LIMITED WARRANTY; For information about this warranty write:

KEEP THIS WARRANTY WARRANTY INFORMATION Model Serial No. Date Purchased 101823-01REV. D3/96 Patent Pending LIMITED WARRANTY VANGUARD VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATERS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for three (3) years from thedate of first...