Page 2 - CONTENTS; SECTION; Determining Fresh-Air Flow for Heater Location
2 100791 CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Safety Information ......................................................................... 3 Product Identification .................................................................... 5 Local Codes .......................................................................
Page 3 - WARNINGS; Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before; DANGER; Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!; Air for; Continued
3 100791 SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of thisheater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion,electrical shock, and carbon monox...
Page 4 - Right Side: 12 inches
4 100791 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued WARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGS Continued 7. Provide the following minimum heater clearances from combustibles (as viewed from the front of heater): Front: 48 inches Back: 6 inches Top: 53 inches Right Side: 12 inches Left Side: 6 inches 8. Do not run heater • where...
Page 5 - Figure 1 - Vented Propane Gas Heater, Radiant Front
5 100791 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Lower FrontAccess Panel ControlKnob Blower Switch(on modelsequipped withblower) IgnitorButton BurnerRadiants Figure 1 - Vented Propane Gas Heater, Radiant Front Draft HoodOutlet forVentingSystem Blower(on modelsequipped withblower) Figure 2 - Vented Propane Gas Heater...
Page 6 - dealer where you bought heater.; Piezo Ignition System; NOTICE; WARNING; CHECK GAS TYPE; Before installing heater, make sure you have all items below.
6 100791 Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of localcodes, use the latest edition of the following: • National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54 *• National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 *• National Standard of Canada CAN1-B149 ** *Available from: ...
Page 7 - CAUTION; For convenience and efficiency, install heater; Figure 3 - Heater Clearances
7 100791 INSTALLING HEATER Continued LOCATING HEATER WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 3,below. If you can, provide greater clearances. WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Never install the heater • in a mobile home or a recreational vehicle.• where curtains, furnitur...
Page 8 - Venting/chimney materials are not supplied with heater.; VENTING HEATER; INSTALLING
8 100791 Note: Venting/chimney materials are not supplied with heater. VENTING HEATER INSTALLING HEATER Continued WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING When venting this heater, follow the safety informationlisted below. • Never vent heater to another room or inside a build- ing. Only vent heater to the outdoo...
Page 9 - Do not vent heater in any of the following ways (see Figure 4).
9 100791 INSTALLING HEATER Continued Heater must be vented to the out-doors. Never vent heater to anotherroom or inside a building. The vertical section of vent pipe mustextend at least two feet above thehighest point of any roof within tenfeet. Never extend vent pipe horizontallythrough outside wal...
Page 10 - Prefabricated or Masonry All-Fuel Chimney -; This is a masonry chimney or a; Figure 5 - Typical Construction of Venting Systems
10 100791 VENTING HEATER (continued) INSTALLING HEATER Continued Proper Size Vent To safely vent heater, the vent connector pipe must be the same diameter as the drafthood outlet on the rear of the heater. Pipe that is too small can cause flue gas to spillfrom the heater. Fasten vent connector to th...
Page 11 - External Regulator; Figure 6 - External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down; Example for 1/2 inch diameter supply line:; If the supply line
11 100791 BULK PROPANE TANK VENT INSTALLING HEATER Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION Never connect heater directly to the propane supply.This heater requires an external regulator (not sup-plied). Install the external regulator between the heaterand propane supply. The in...
Page 12 - Figure 7 - Gas Connection; Tee Joint; Use two pipe wrenches when connecting gas piping to gas control
12 100791 Figure 7 - Gas Connection * An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is anacceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A.design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 37. ** For purposes of input adj...
Page 13 - Figure 8 - Manual Shutoff Valve; On Position; Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System; Test Pressures In Excess of 1/2 PSIG; pipe. Pressures in excess of 1/2 PSIG will damage heater regulator.; Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG; propane supply tank valve.; Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections; internal joints for leaks.
13 100791 INSTALLING HEATER Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Figure 8 - Manual Shutoff Valve PO On Position Off Position WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION Make sure external regulator has been installed be-tween propane supply and heater. See guidelines underConnecting to Gas Supply, page 11. WARNING ICO...
Page 14 - flame may cause carbon or soot deposits on radiants.; Burner; Figure 9 - Location of Radiants; Back Radiant Support; Figure 10 - Position of Radiant
14 100791 INSTALLING HEATER Continued INSTALLING RADIANTS WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Carefully handle the glass panel. Glass edges arerounded and buffed to prevent cuts, however, chippedor broken sections of glass can present sharp edges.These sharp edges can cut skin. 1. Remove glass guard from acr...
Page 15 - Locate the glass panel package inside the back of the heater.; Screw; Figure 11 - Inserting Glass Panels; Glass panels may have sharp edges. Handle with care.
15 100791 INSTALLING HEATER Continued INSTALLING GLASS PANELFor Radiant Models Only 1. Locate the glass panel package inside the back of the heater. WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION Before installing glass panels, inspect the edges. If younotice any chips or cracks, do not install. If the surfaceon either...
Page 16 - Figure 12 - Inserting Top Edge of Glass Panel into; Lower Front Access Area; use. Contact your Vanguard dealer for a replacement glass panel.; Figure 13 - Inserting Glass into Lower Retaining Channel
16 100791 INSTALLING HEATER Continued Figure 12 - Inserting Top Edge of Glass Panel into Upper Glass Retaining Channel WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION Make sure you insert top edge of glass panels into theupper glass retaining channel. Do not install glasspanels with top edge of glass in front of the upp...
Page 18 - Ventilating Confined; Follow the steps below to see if enough fresh air is available.; Figure 14 - Checking for Draft Spillage; This shows there is enough fresh air in area for
18 100791 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Example 1: Locating Heater in Unconfined (Open) Area NOTICE An unconfined area has a minimum air volume of 50cubic feet for each 1000 BTU/Hr input rating of allappliances in the area (cubic feet equ...
Page 19 - Figure 15 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors; This is a hazardous situation. Draft hood spillage re-; Providing Permanent Fresh-Air Ventilation; IMPORTANT
19 100791 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Figure 15 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors Draft Hood Spillage: This is a hazardous situation. Draft hood spillage re- leases poisonous carbon monoxide gas into your home. WARNING ICON G 001 DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! If ...
Page 20 - Ventilating Confined Area; This fresh air would come from an adjoining open area or outdoors.; Figure 16 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building
20 100791 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Example 2: Locating Heater in Confined (Closed) Area NOTICE A confined area has an air volume of less than 50 cubicfeet for each 1000 BTU/Hr input rating of all appliancesin the area (cubic feet equals length x width x height ofarea). Include ad...
Page 21 - pilot, follow these instructions exactly.; LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS; Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open.; Ignitor Button; FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
21 100791 OPERATING HEATER 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 next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle ...
Page 22 - OPERATING; Figure 18 - Viewing Pilot
22 100791 5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near thefloor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information at the top ofpage 21. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step. 6. Remove lower front access panel on heater. 7. Turn control knob clo...
Page 23 - MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE; Remove lower front access panel on heater.; Follow steps 9 through 13 under Lighting Instructions, page 22.; BLOWER OPERATION; Plug power cord into a standard 115 volt, 60 hertz outlet.; TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE; Shutting Off Heater
23 100791 MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1. Remove lower front access panel on heater. 2. Locate pilot. Pilot is attached to the front of burner. 3. Follow steps 1 through 7 under Lighting Instructions, pages 21 and 22. 4. With control knob depressed, strike match. Hold match to pilot until pilot lights....
Page 24 - Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often.; PILOT FLAME PATTERN; Figure 19 - Correct Pilot; If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 20; BURNER FLAME PATTERN; To view burner flame, look through front glass of heater.; Thermocouple
24 100791 INSPECTING PILOT AND BURNER FLAME Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 19 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 20 shows an incorrect pilotflame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This willprevent the t...
Page 25 - If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 22; INSPECTING
25 100791 Figure 21 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern Sharp BlueFlame RaggedYellowFlame FlameLiftingOff ofBurner Figure 22 - Incorrect Burner Flame Patterns If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 22 • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 23)• see Troubleshooting, pa...
Page 26 - Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning or servicing.; CLEANING; Air Passageways; • Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean.; Exterior; cabinet to remove dust.
26 100791 WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning or servicing. WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Keep heater clear and free from combustible materials,gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids. WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION You must keep control areas, burner, and circu...
Page 27 - SHOOTING; All troubleshooting items; REMEDY
27 100791 WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing.Unless you need gas supply for testing, shut off manualshutoff valve before servicing. Only a qualified serviceperson should service and repair heater and ventingsystem. WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION Never use...
Page 32 - Figure 23 - Removing Control Valve and Burner Tube
32 100791 SERVICE PROCEDURES WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing.Unless you need gas supply for testing, shut off manualshutoff valve before servicing. Only a qualified serviceperson should service and repair heater and ventingsystem. Removing Control ...
Page 33 - Removing Burner
33 100791 SERVICE PROCEDURES Continued Removing Burner 1. Shut off gas supply to heater. 2. Remove lower front access panel on heater. 3. Disconnect burner tube from orifice holder (seeFigure 24). 4. Remove orifice holder from burner (see Figure24). 5. Remove pilot burner bracket nuts and removepilo...
Page 34 - Changing Burner Orifice; Orifice; BLOWER
34 100791 SERVICE PROCEDURES Continued Changing Burner Orifice 1. Shut off gas supply to heater. 2. Remove lower front access panel on heater. 3. Disconnect burner tube from orifice holder (seeFigure 25). 4. Remove orifice holder from burner (see Figure25). 5. Use socket or open-end wrench to remove...
Page 35 - Model; SPECIFICATIONS; When gas pressure is too low; SERVICE
35 100791 TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting.If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190. 35,000 BTU/Hr 50,000 BTU/Hr 65,000 BTU/Hr Model Model Model BTU 35,000 50,000 65,000 Type Gas Propane Only ...
Page 36 - age for parts replaced under warranty.; Parts Under Warranty; Parts Not Under Warranty; When calling DESA International, have ready; ORDERING
36 100791 Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty cover- age for parts replaced under warranty. Parts Under Warranty Contact Vanguard dealer or call DESA International’s Technical Service Depart-ment at 1-800-323-5190. When calling DESA International, have ready • ...
Page 37 - ACCESSORIES; BLOWER KIT - PART NUMBER GA6010
37 100791 ACCESSORIES BLOWER KIT - PART NUMBER GA6010 For all models. Provides better heat distribution.Makes heater more efficient. Complete installationand operating instructions provided with blower. Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supplythese accessories...
Page 42 - NOTES
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Page 44 - WARRANTY INFORMATION
LIMITED WARRANTY GVR/GVC VENTED PROPANE GAS HEATERS LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY This DESA product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defect in material and workmanship under normal use andmaintenance for a period of one year from the date of installation whether or not actual use b...