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Page 2 - BLUE FLAME PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:; Early signs; WARNINGS; DANGER: Carbon monoxide

2 104401 BLUE FLAME PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER ® Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble theflu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. Ifyou have these signs, the heater may not beworking properly. Get fresh air at once!Have heater serviced. Some people are moreaffect...

Page 3 - OWNER’S MANUAL; LOCAL CODES; American National Standards Institute, Inc.; SAFETY DEVICE; UNPACKING; Remove heater from carton.

3 104401 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCTIDENTIFICATION LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow alllocal codes. In the absence of local codes, usethe latest edition of National Fuel Gas CodeANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broad...

Page 4 - Unusually Tight Construction; per

4 104401 BLUE FLAME PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER ® 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 th...

Page 5 - Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space

5 104401 OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FORCOMBUSTION ANDVENTILATION 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 heat...

Page 6 - Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors; Ventilation Air From Outdoors; Do not provide openings for; Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building

6 104401 BLUE FLAME PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER ® Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors OutletAir VentilatedAttic OutletAir InletAir Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space To Crawl Space To Attic Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilationgrills or ducts. You must provide two p...

Page 7 - INSTALLATION; CHECK GAS TYPE; CAUTION: If you install the; LOCATING HEATER; THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB

7 104401 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must install heater.Follow all local codes. CHECK GAS TYPE Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supplyis not propane/LP, do not install heater. Calldealer where you bought heater for propertype heater. INSTALLATION ITEMS Befo...

Page 8 - Figure 8 - Mounting Bracket Clearances; WARNING: Maintain minimum; Mounting Bracket; Figure 7 - Removing Front Panel Of Heater; Removing Front Panel Of Heater; Figure 6 - Mounting Bracket; Attaching to wall stud; Attaching to Wall Stud:; This method; Marking Screw Locations; Only mark last hole on each end

8 104401 BLUE FLAME PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER ® Models VP2800BTD Models VP2000BTD Figure 8 - Mounting Bracket Clearances WARNING: Maintain minimum clearances shown in Figure 8. Ifyou can, provide greater clear-ances from floor and joining wall. 18 3/4" Min. 11" Min. 16" Adjoining Wall Only I...

Page 9 - Attaching To Wall Stud Method; For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs; Figure 9 - Folding Anchor; Attaching To Wall Anchor Method; Fold wall anchor as shown in Figure 9.; Mark screw locations on wall.

9 104401 OWNER’S MANUAL Attaching Mounting Bracket ToWall Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and spacers are in hardware package. The hard-ware package is provided with heater. Attaching To Wall Stud Method For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs 1. Drill holes at marked locations using9/64&#...

Page 10 - Figure 14 - Gas Connection; WARNING: A qualified service; Install an equipment shutoff

10 104401 BLUE FLAME PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER ® Figure 14 - Gas Connection * A CSA/AGA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptablealternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA/AGA design-certifiedequipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accesso...

Page 11 - WARNING: Never use an open; Correct all leaks at once.; Figure 16 - Checking Gas Joints; FOR YOUR SAFETY

11 104401 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 12 - CAUTION: Do not try to adjust; Shutting Off Heater

12 104401 BLUE FLAME PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER ® TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. Remove front panel (see Figure 7,page 8). 2. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light-ing Procedures. 3. With control knob pressed in, strikematch. Hold match to pilot until pi-lot lights. 4. Keep control knob pressed in for 30...

Page 13 - Figure 20 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern; PILOT FLAME PATTERN; Figure 19 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern; BURNER FLAME PATTERN; Figure 21 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern; WARNING: If yellow tipping; Figure 23 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole; CABINET; Air Passageways

13 104401 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 20 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern INSPECTINGBURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flamepattern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 19 shows a correct pilot flame pattern.Figure 20 shows an incorrect pilot flamepattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touch-ing t...

Page 14 - TROUBLESHOOTING; POSSIBLE CAUSE; All troubleshooting items are listed in

14 104401 BLUE FLAME PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER ® TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off and un- plug heater and let cool beforeservicing. Only a qualified ser-vice person should service andrepair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to cleanODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. P...

Page 15 - OBSERVED PROBLEM; nance, page 13) or replace burner orifice

15 104401 OWNER’S MANUAL OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during combustion Yellow flame during burner combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a whistling noise whenburner is lit REMEDY 1. Clea...

Page 16 - IMPORTANT

16 104401 BLUE FLAME PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER ® 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 the gas supplier’s instru...

Page 17 - SPECIFICATIONS; When Gas Pressure Is Too Low; PARTS UNDER WARRANTY; ACCESSORIES; FLOOR MOUNTING STAND; instructions included.

17 104401 OWNER’S MANUAL TECHNICALSERVICE You may have further questions about in-stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. 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 w e b s i t e a t w...

Page 19 - PARTS LIST; KEY

19 104401 OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST VP2000BTDVP2800BTD This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listedunder Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER FOR NO. VP2000BTD VP2800BTD DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098304-01 098304-01 Sc...

Page 20 - KEEP THIS WARRANTY; WARRANTY INFORMATION; Model; INTERNATIONAL; LIMITED WARRANTY; NOT A UPC

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 standard written warranty.We make no other warranty, expressed or im...