Page 2 - CONTENTS; SECTION; SAFETY; DANGER; Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!; Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning; Natural Gas; WARNINGS; Safety Information continues on next page
2 100750 CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Safety Information ......................................................................... 2 Product Identification .................................................................... 4 Local Codes .......................................................................
Page 3 - Continued
3 100750 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued WARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGS Continued WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. 1. Use only natural gas. Do not convert heater to use different fuel type. 2. If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply.• Do not try to light any appliance.• ...
Page 4 - Control Knob; Safety Device; dealer where you bought heater.; Burners
4 100750 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of localcodes, use the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also knownas NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York...
Page 5 - WARNING; PRODUCING ADEQUATE VENTILATION; Unusually Tight Construction; and; Unconfined Space
5 100750 FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING This heater must have fresh air for proper operation. If not, poorfuel combustion could result. Read the following instructions toinsure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliancesin your home. Today’s homes...
Page 6 - You must provide additional ventilation air in a confined space.; DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION; Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space
6 100750 FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING You must provide additional ventilation air in a confined space. 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 ...
Page 7 - Ventilation Air From Inside Building; Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building
7 100750 FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to anadjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of theceiling a...
Page 8 - Ventilation Air From Outdoors; Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
8 100750 FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR (Continued) 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 floor. Connect...
Page 9 - NOTICE; CHECK GAS TYPE; 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 100750 INSTALLING TO WALL NOTICE A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes. CHECK GAS TYPE Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not natural, do not install heater. Calldealer where you bought heater for proper type heater. INSTALLATION ITEMS Before installing he...
Page 10 - Figure 5 - Attaching Thermostat Sensing Bulb; For convenience and efficiency, install heater; Clamp; THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB; Locating Thermostat Sensing Bulb; Attach thermostat sensing bulb to the back of heater for proper; Attaching Thermostat Sensing Bulb; opening in bottom of heater.; Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater; INSTALLING
10 100750 Figure 5 - Attaching Thermostat Sensing Bulb 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, locat...
Page 11 - 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; INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL; Mounting Bracket; Figure 7 - Removing Front Panel Of Heater; Removing Front Panel Of Heater; Figure 6 - Mounting Bracket Location
11 100750 Methods For Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall Only use last hole on each end of mounting bracket to attach bracket to wall. Thesetwo holes are 16 inches apart from their centers. Attach mounting bracket to wall inone of two ways. 1. Attaching to wall stud2. Attaching to wall anchor Attach...
Page 12 - Marking Screw Locations; Figure 8 - Mounting Bracket Clearances; screws through these holes only.; Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall; hardware package is provided with heater.; Attaching to wall stud method; holes drilled in wall.; Attaching to wall anchor method; Fold wall anchor as shown in Figure 9.; Figure 9 - Folding Anchor
12 100750 Marking Screw Locations 1. Tape mounting bracket to wall where heater will be located. Make sure mounting bracket is level. Models VN3000C and VN2550IT Models VN1800C and VN1800IT Figure 8 - Mounting Bracket Clearances 2. Mark screw locations on wall (see Figure 8). Note: Only mark last ho...
Page 13 - “pop” open anchor wings.; Figure 10 - Popping Open Anchor Wings For Thin Walls; Placing Heater On Mounting Bracket; Figure 11 - Mounting Heater Onto Mounting Bracket; Installing Bottom Mounting Screws; Horizontal Slots; Figure 12 - Installing Bottom Mounting Screws
13 100750 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
14 100750 CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY NOTICE A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply.Follow all local codes. Typical Pipe Diameters VN1800C or VN1800IT 3/8" or greater VN3000C or VN2550IT 1/2" or greater Installation must include a manual shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1...
Page 15 - Figure 13 - Gas Connection; PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM; Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG; opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter.
15 100750 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 ManualShutoffValve * 1/2" NPTPipe Nipple HeaterCabinet Figure 13...
Page 16 - Figure 14 - Manual Shutoff Valve; Open; Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints; Gas Meter; water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.; Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG; gas valve located on or near gas meter.; PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS; internal joints for leaks.; CHECKING
16 100750 ON POSITION OFF POSITION Figure 14 - Manual Shutoff Valve ManualShutoffValve Open Closed Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints ManualShutoffValve Gas Meter Control Valve Location 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles formin...
Page 17 - FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
17 100750 OPERATING HEATER Models VN1800IT and VN2550IT FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire orexplosion may result causing property damage, personalinjury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be ...
Page 18 - LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS; OPERATING; Plaque Control Knob; Figure 16 - Thermostat Control Knob In The OFF Position
18 100750 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 VN1800IT and VN2550IT Continued IGNITOR...
Page 19 - TO SELECT HEATING LEVEL; Control; Figure 18 - Burner Patterns; Pilot Burner
19 100750 1. Slightly press in plaque control knob on right side of heater and turn counterclockwise C-clockwise to the desired position. IMPORTANT: Release downward pressure while turning control knob. Control knob will lock at the desired position. 2. Turn thermostat control knob on left side of h...
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 100750 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE OPERATING HEATER Models VN1800IT and VN2550IT 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 s...
Page 21 - Figure 19 - Control Knob In The OFF Position
21 100750 OPERATING HEATER Models VN1800C and VN3000C FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information above. 2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open. 3. Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position. A. This appliance has a pilot wh...
Page 22 - Ignitor Electrode
22 100750 4. Wait five minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information atthe top of page 21. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step. 5. Press in control knob. Note: You may be running this heater for the fi...
Page 23 - Slightly press in control knob and turn counterclockwise
23 100750 TO SELECT HEATING LEVEL Figure 21 - Burner Patterns 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 position. OPERATING HEAT...
Page 24 - INSPECTING; Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often.; PILOT FLAME PATTERN; MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE; Figure 22 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern; Thermocouple; Figure 23 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern; If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 23
24 100750 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE INSPECTING BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 22 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 23 shows an incorrect pilotflame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will...
Page 25 - BURNER FLAME PATTERN; Figure 24 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern; Figure 25 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern; • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 20 [models
25 100750 BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 24 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 25 shows an incorrect Correct Burner Pattern-Plaque GRH/OV 018 Figure 24 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern Bad Burner Pattern-Plaque GRH/OV 019 Figure 25 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern burner flame pattern.If burner...
Page 26 - ODS/PILOT AND BURNER ORIFICE; Air Passageways; • Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean.; Exterior; cabinet to remove dust.; SHOOTING; Ignitor cable pinched or; REMEDY; Free ignitor cable if; Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning.
26 100750 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ODS/PILOT AND BURNER ORIFICE • Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or small, soft bristled brush to clean. 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 t...
Page 29 - If you smell gas; PORTANT
29 100750 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; When gas pressure is too low
30 100750 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. VN1800IT VN2550IT BTU (Variable) 6,600-18,000 7,000-25,500 Type Gas Natural Only Natural Only Ignition Piez...
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 100750 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
32 100750 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 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Model VN1800IT HEATER EXPLODED VIEW 23-19 23-18 ODS/PILOT ASSEMBLY A B C 23-1 23-2 23-3 23-4 23-5 23-7 23-6 23-8 23-12 23-16 23-11 23-15 23-10 23-17 23-14 23-13 23-9 BURNER ASSEMBLY
Page 33 - PARTS LIST
33 100750 PARTS LIST Model VN1800IT 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 3 098...
Page 34 - ILLUSTRATED; BURNER ASSEMBLY
34 100750 HEATER EXPLODED VIEW 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 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Model VN2550IT D C 23-1 23-2 23-3 23-8 23-16 23-17 23-11 B A 23-12 23-5 23-6 23-4 23-9 23-7 23-13 23-20 23-10 23-14 23-15 23-19 23-18 ODS/PILOT BURNER ASSEMBLY
Page 40 - KEEP THIS WARRANTY; WARRANTY INFORMATION; Model; LIMITED WARRANTY; those rights, please consult the applicable state laws.
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 ourstandard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or im...