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OWNER’S MANUAL
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VP10
VP5C
Btu (Variable)
5,500/10,000
5,500
Type Gas
Propane/LP Only
Propane/LP Only
Ignition
Piezo
Piezo
Pressure Regulator Setting
8" W.C.
8" W.C.
Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water)
Maximum
14"
14"
Minimum
11"
11''
Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)
Heater
20 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 5
20 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 5
Carton
25 x 16 11/16 x 7 1/2
25 x 16 11/16 x 7 1/2
Weight (pounds)
Heater
14
13
Shipping
18
17
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.
TECHNICAL
SERVICE
SPECIFICATIONS
When gas pressure is too low
• pilot will not stay lit
• burner(s) will have delayed ignition
• heater will not produce specified heat
• propane/LP gas supply may be low
When gas quality is bad
• pilot will not stay lit
• burner(s) will produce flames and soot
• heater will backfire when lit
You may feel your gas pressure is too low or
gas quality is bad. If so, contact your local
propane/LP gas supplier.
SERVICE HINTS
REPLACEMENT
PARTS
Note:
Use only original replacement parts.
This will protect your warranty coverage for
parts replaced under warranty.
ACCESSORY
Purchase this heater accessory from your
local dealer. If they cannot supply this ac-
cessory, call DESA International’s Parts
Department at 1-800-972-7879 for infor-
mation. You can also write to the address
listed on the back page of this manual.
MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE -
GA5010
Manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap.
SERVICE
PUBLICATIONS
You can purchase a service manual from the
address listed on the back page of this
manual. Send a check for $5.00 payable to
DESA International.
Parts Under Warranty
Contact authorized dealer from whom you
purchased this product. If they are unable to
supply original replacement part(s), call
DESA International’s Technical Service De-
partment at 1-800-323-5190 for referral in-
formation.
When contacting your dealer or DESA In-
ternational, have ready:
• your name
• your address
• model number of your heater
• how heater was malfunctioning
• type of gas used (propane/LP or natu-
ral gas)
• purchase date
Usually, we will ask you to return the defec-
tive part to the factory.
Parts Not Under Warranty
Contact authorized dealers of this product.
If they cannot supply original replacement
part(s), call DESA International’s Parts
Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral
information.
When calling DESA International, have
ready:
• model number of your heater
• the replacement part number
