Vanguard GVB50P - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – CONTENTS; SECTION; Determining Fresh-Air Flow for Heater Location
- Page 3 – WARNINGS; Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!; Continued
- Page 4 – Right Side: 12 inches
- Page 5 – Figure 2 - Vented Propane Gas Heater, Rear View
- Page 6 – dealer where you bought heater.; Piezo Ignition System; NOTICE; CHECK GAS TYPE; Before installing heater, make sure you have all items below.; WARNING
- Page 7 – For convenience and efficiency, install heater; Figure 3 - Heater Clearances; CAUTION
- Page 8 – Venting/chimney materials are not supplied with heater.; VENTING HEATER; INSTALLING
- Page 9 – Do not vent heater in any of the following ways (see Figure 4).
- Page 10 – Prefabricated or Masonry All-Fuel Chimney -; This is a masonry chimney or a; Figure 5 - Typical Construction of Venting Systems
- Page 11 – Figure 6 - External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down; If the supply line
- Page 12 – Use two pipe wrenches when connecting gas piping to gas control; Figure 7 - Gas Connection
- Page 13 – Figure 8 - Manual Shutoff Valve; 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.
- Page 14 – Locate the glass panel package inside the back of the heater.; Figure 9 - Removing Lower Front Access Panel; Glass panels may have sharp edges. Handle with care.
- Page 15 – all the way to the left side.
- Page 17 – Ventilating Confined; Follow the steps below to see if enough fresh air is available.; Figure 13 - Checking for Draft Spillage; This shows there is enough fresh air in area for
- Page 18 – Figure 14 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors; This is a hazardous situation. Draft hood spillage re-; DANGER; Providing Permanent Fresh-Air Ventilation; IMPORTANT
- Page 19 – Figure 15 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building; Ventilating Confined Area; This fresh air would come from an adjoining open area or outdoors.
- Page 20 – pilot, follow these instructions exactly.; FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING; Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open.; LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
- Page 21 – OPERATING; Figure 17 - Viewing Pilot
- Page 22 – Remove lower front access panel on heater.; Shutting Off Heater
- Page 23 – Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often.; PILOT FLAME PATTERN; Figure 18 - Correct Pilot; BURNER FLAME PATTERN; To view burner flame, look through front glass of heater.
- Page 24 – Figure 21 - Incorrect Burner Flame Patterns; If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 21
- Page 25 – 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.
- Page 26 – SHOOTING; REMEDY
- Page 30 – Figure 22 - Removing Control Valve and Burner Tube
- Page 31 – Removing Burner
- Page 32 – Changing Burner Orifice
- Page 33 – Model; SPECIFICATIONS; When gas pressure is too low; SERVICE
- Page 34 – age for parts replaced under warranty.; Parts Under Warranty; Parts Not Under Warranty; When calling DESA International, have ready; ORDERING
- Page 35 – ACCESSORIES; BLOWER KIT - PART NUMBER GA6010
- Page 37 – PARTS LIST
- Page 39 – NOTES
- Page 40 – WARRANTY INFORMATION; LIMITED WARRANTY; INTERNATIONAL; DESA
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VENTED PROPANE
GAS HEATERS
WARNING: If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, per-
sonal injury, or loss of life.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• 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 instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING
: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service, or
maintenance can cause property
damage, personal injury or loss of
life. Refer to this manual for cor-
rect installation and operational
procedures. For assistance or
additional information consult a
qualified installer, service agency,
or the gas supplier.
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Models: GVB35P and GVB50P
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Summary
2 100354 CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Safety Information ......................................................................... 3 Product Identification .................................................................... 5 Local Codes .......................................................................
3 100354 SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely be-fore trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use ofthis heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion,electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning. DAN...
4 100354 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 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 flammable liquids ...
