Page 2 - CONTENTS; SECTION; SAFETY; WARNINGS; DANGER; Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!; Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning
2 100751 CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Safety Information ......................................................................... 2 Product Identification .................................................................... 4 Local Codes .......................................................................
Page 3 - Continued
3 100751 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued WARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGS Continued WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. 1. Use only propane gas. Do not convert heater to use different fuel type.2. Do not place propane supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane suppl...
Page 4 - dealer where you bought heater.; Burners
4 100751 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; PRODUCING ADEQUATE VENTILATION; Unusually Tight Construction; and; Unconfined Space
5 100751 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 100751 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 100751 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 100751 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 100751 INSTALLING TO WALL NOTICE A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes. Continued CHECK GAS TYPE Use only propane gas. If your gas supply is not propane, do not install heater. Calldealer where you bought heater for proper type heater. INSTALLATION ITEMS Before ins...
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 100751 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 100751 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 100751 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 100751 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 100751 CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY NOTICE A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply.Follow all local codes. Typical Pipe Diameters VP1600C or VP1600IT 3/8" or greater VP2600C or VP2200IT 1/2" or greater Installation must include a manual shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1...
Page 15 - PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM; Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG; Connecting to Gas Sup-; Figure 14 - Gas Connection
15 100751 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 - Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG; propane supply tank valve.; PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS; internal joints for leaks.; CONNECTING; Figure 15 - Manual Shutoff Valve; Open; Figure 16 - Checking Gas Joints
16 100751 3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane 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 To ...
Page 17 - FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING; the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
17 100751 OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600IT and VP2200IT 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 next ...
Page 18 - LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS; OPERATING; Figure 17 - Thermostat Control Knob In The OFF Position; Ignitor Button
18 100751 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 VP1600IT and VP2200IT Continued 4. Wait...
Page 19 - TO SELECT HEATING LEVEL; Plaque; Pilot Burner; Figure 19 - Burner Patterns; Ignitor Electrode
19 100751 Figure 18 - Pilot OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600IT and VP2200IT 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 p...
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 100751 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600IT and VP2200IT 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 - Control Knob; Figure 20 - Control Knob In The OFF Position
21 100751 OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600C and VP2600C 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 next to...
Page 23 - Slightly press in control knob and turn counterclockwise
23 100751 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 100751 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 100751 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 VP1600IT and VP2200IT] or page 24 [model...
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 100751 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; Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors.; TANT; TECHNICAL
29 100751 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; SERVICE
30 100751 SPECIFICATIONS VP1600IT VP2200IT BTU (Variable) 6,000-16,000 6,500-22,000 Type Gas Propane Only Propane 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 (H x W x...
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 100751 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 100751 HEATER EXPLODED VIEW ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Model VP1600IT 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 BURNER 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 23-17 23-16
Page 33 - PARTS LIST
33 100751 PARTS LIST Model VP1600IT 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 40 - KEEP THIS WARRANTY; WARRANTY INFORMATION; Model; LIMITED WARRANTY; please consult the applicable state laws.
KEEP THIS WARRANTY WARRANTY INFORMATION Model Serial No. Date Purchased 100751-01REV. C5/94 Patent Pending LIMITED WARRANTY VANGUARD VENT-FREE PROPANE GAS HEATERS DESA International warrants this product and any parts thereof, to be free from defects in material and workmanship for twoyears from the...