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VENT-FREE PROPANE GAS HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

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Models: VP5A and VP11

WARNING

: Improper installation,

adjustment, alteration, service, or
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this
manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For assis-
tance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency, or the gas supplier.

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.

— 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.

Summary of Contents for VP11

Page 1: ...s supplier 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 Do not store or use gasoline or oth...

Page 2: ...use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion and carbon monoxide poisoning WARNING ICON G 001 DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Pois...

Page 3: ...Open window to admit fresh outside air when using heater Open window one or two inches When used without fresh outside air heater may give off carbon monoxide gas 7 Never run heater in small closed r...

Page 4: ...th care Follow all local codes In the absence of local codes use the latest edition of National Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 also known as NFPA 54 Available from American National Standards Institute Inc 1430...

Page 5: ...ACCESSORY page 21 LOCATING HEATER This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 2 page 6 If you can provide greater cleara...

Page 6: ...arance From Wall 7 3 4 20 1 4 Minimum To Maintain 3 Clearance From Floor Figure 2 Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater FLOOR JOINING WALL 36 3 FLOOR CEILING Minimum Minimum To Top Surfac...

Page 7: ...e or masonry 1 Drill holes at marked locations using 5 16 drill bit For solid walls concrete or masonry drill at least 1 1 4 deep 2 Fold wall anchor see Figure 4 ANCHOR Figure 6 Tightening Anchors 5 T...

Page 8: ...f Heater Installing Bottom Mounting Screw 1 Locate bottom mounting hole This hole is near bottom on back panel of heater see Figure 9 2 Mark screw location on wall 3 Remove heater from wall 4 If insta...

Page 9: ...ent trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into heater controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed...

Page 10: ...pen end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected Continued Tee Joint Reducer Bushing to 1 8 NPT 1 8 NPT Plug Tap Test Gauge Connection Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Cap WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING...

Page 11: ...ts Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS 1 Open manual shutoff valve see Figure 12 2 Open propane supply tank valve 3 Make sure control knob o...

Page 12: ...our gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control k...

Page 13: ...knob pressed in and turn it counterclockwise C clockwise to the PILOT IGN position This will light pilot Note You will hear a loud click when the control knob reaches the PILOT IGN position If pilot d...

Page 14: ...t the desired position LOW OFF PILOT IGN HIGH OFF PILOT IGN OFF Control VP11 Knob Burners ON OFF PILOT IGN OFF Control VP5A Knob Burner WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING When running heater set control knob...

Page 15: ...nt panel TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE INSPECTING BURNER GRH OV 007 GOOD PILOT LP Thermocouple Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 17 shows a correct pil...

Page 16: ...IFICE 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...

Page 17: ...urn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve 2 Press in control knob while turning to PILOT IGN position 3 Continue holding down control knob Repeat ig niting operation until air is removed 4 Contac...

Page 18: ...go out This problem could be caused by one or both of the following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot 6 Thermocouple dam aged 7 Control valve damaged Burner s does not lightaf...

Page 19: ...1 Ventilate room Stop us ing odor causing prod ucts while heater is run ning 2 Refill supply tank 3 Locate and correct all leaks see CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS page 10 1 Open window and or door for ven...

Page 20: ...S CONNECTIONS page 10 POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Gas leak See Warn ing statement at top of page 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warn ing statement at t...

Page 21: ...your dealer or DESA International have ready your name your address model number of your heater how heater was malfunctioning type of gas used propane or natural gas purchase date Usually we will ask...

Page 22: ...lve 1 This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under REPLACEMENT PARTS on page 21 of this manual PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 20 19 18 1...

Page 23: ...EATER EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST Model VP11 This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under REPLACEMENT PARTS on page 21 of this manual...

Page 24: ...anty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance alterati...

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