Vanguard Heating Gas Heater VN18A VN18TA VP16A VP16TA VP26A VP26TA VN30A VN30TA VP16ITA VP22ITA User Manual

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) INFRARED GAS HEATER  
SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL  
Model VN30A Shown  
VN18A, VN18TA, VP16A, VP16TA, VP26A, VP26TA  
VN30A, VN30TA, VP16ITA, VP22ITA  
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not  
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing  
property damage, personal 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 performed by a quali-  
fied installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.  
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SAFETY INFORMATION  
Due to high temperatures, the  
applianceshouldbelocatedout  
of traffic and away from furni-  
ture and draperies.  
WARNING:Thisproductcon-  
tainsand/orgenerateschemicals  
known to the State of California  
to cause cancer or birth defects,  
or other reproductive harm.  
Do not place clothing or other  
flammable material on or near  
the appliance. Never place any  
objects on the heater.  
IMPORTANT:Readthisowners  
manualcarefullyandcompletely  
beforetryingtoassemble, oper-  
ate, or service this heater. Im-  
proper use of this heater can  
cause serious injury or death  
fromburns,fire,explosion,elec-  
trical shock, and carbon mon-  
oxide poisoning.  
Surface of heater becomes very  
hot when running heater. Keep  
children and adults away from  
hot surface to avoid burns or  
clothing ignition. Heater will re-  
main hot for a time after shut-  
down. Allow surface to cool be-  
fore touching.  
DANGER:Carbonmonoxide  
poisoning may lead to death!  
Carefully supervise young chil-  
dren when they are in the same  
room with heater.  
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of car-  
bon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with head-  
aches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs,  
the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh  
air at once! Have heater serviced. Some people are  
more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These  
include pregnant women, people with heart or lung  
disease or anemia, those under the influence of alco-  
hol, and those at high altitudes.  
Make sure grill guard is in place  
before running heater.  
Keep the appliance area clear  
and free from combustible ma-  
terials, gasoline and other flam-  
mable vapors and liquids.  
Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and Propane/LP  
gases are odorless.An odor-making agent is added to  
these gases. The odor helps you detect a gas leak.  
However, the odor added to the gas can fade. Gas  
may be present even though no odor exists.  
1. This appliance is only for use with the type of  
gas indicated on the rating plate. This appli-  
ance is not convertible for use with other  
gases.  
Make certain you read and understand all warn-  
ings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your  
guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.  
2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) in-  
side any structure. Locate propane/LP supply  
tank(s) outdoors.  
WARNING: Any change to  
thisheateroritscontrolscanbe  
dangerous.  
3. This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom  
or bathroom.  
4. If you smell gas  
• Shut off gas supply  
WARNING: Do not use any  
accessory not approved for use  
with this heater.  
• 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  
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SAFETY INFORMATION  
PRODUCT  
IDENTIFICATION  
Continued  
5. Always run heater with plaque control knob  
at the 1, 2, 3, or 4 locked positions. Never set  
control knob between locked positions. Poor  
combustion and higher levels of carbon mon-  
oxide may result.  
Control  
Knob  
Ignitor Button  
6. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventila-  
tion to run properly. This heater has an Oxy-  
gen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff  
system. The ODS shuts down the heater if not  
enough fresh air is available. See Air for Com-  
bustion and Ventilation, pages 5 through 7.  
Grill  
Guard  
Plaque  
7. If heater shuts off, do not relight until you pro-  
vide fresh, outside air. If heater keeps shut-  
ting off, have it serviced.  
Front Panel  
Heater Cabinet  
8. Do not run heater  
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used  
or stored  
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Gas Heater  
UNPACKING  
• under dusty conditions  
9. Do not use heater if any part has been under  
water. Immediately call a qualified service  
technician to inspect the room heater and to  
replace any part of the control system and any  
gas control which has been under water.  
1. Remove heater from carton.  
2. Remove all protective packaging applied to  
heater for shipment.  
3. Check heater for any shipping damage. If  
heater is damaged, promptly return to where  
you bought heater.  
10. Turn off and unplug heater and let cool be-  
fore servicing. Only a qualified service per-  
son should service and repair heater.  
PRODUCT FEATURES  
11. Operating heater above elevations of 4,500  
feet could cause pilot outage.  
SAFETY DEVICE  
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion  
Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/  
pilot is a required feature for vent-free room heat-  
ers. The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there is  
not enough fresh air.  
12. To prevent performance problems, do not use  
propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. ca-  
pacity.  
13. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet  
cleaner, or similar products, turn heater off. If  
heated, the vapors from these products may  
create a white powder residue within burner  
box or on adjacent walls or furniture.  
IGNITION SYSTEM  
This heater has an electronic ignitor to light heater  
fuel supply.  
14. Provide adequate clearances around air open-  
ings.  
THERMOSTATIC HEAT CONTROL  
(Thermostat Models Only)  
LOCAL CODES  
Thermostat models have a thermostat sensing bulb  
and a control valve. This results in the greatest heater  
comfort. This can also result in lower gas bills.  
Install and use heater with care. Follow all local  
codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest  
edition of The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI  
Z223.1/NFPA 54*.  
*Available from:  
American National Standards Institute, Inc.  
1430 Broadway  
New York, NY 10018  
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.  
Batterymarch Park  
Quincy, MA 02269  
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Unusually tight construction is defined as  
construction where:  
AIR FOR COMBUSTION  
AND VENTILATION  
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out-  
side atmosphere have a continuous  
water vapor retarder with a rating of  
one perm (6 x 10-11 kg per pa-sec-m2)  
or less with openings gasketed or  
sealed and  
WARNING: This heater shall  
notbeinstalledinaconfinedspace  
or unusually tight construction  
unless provisions are provided  
foradequatecombustionandven-  
tilation air. Read the following in-  
structions to insure proper fresh  
air for this and other fuel-burning  
appliances in your home.  
b. weather stripping has been added on  
openable windows and doors and  
c. caulking or sealants are applied to ar-  
eas such as joints around window and  
door frames, between sole plates and  
floors, between wall-ceiling joints, be-  
tween wall panels, at penetrations for  
plumbing, electrical, and gas lines, and  
at other openings.  
Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than  
ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new  
construction methods help reduce heat loss in  
homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk  
around windows and doors to keep the cold air out  
and the warm air in. During heating months, home  
owners want their homes as airtight as possible.  
If your home meets all of these three crite-  
ria, you must provide additional fresh air.  
See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 7.  
If your home does not meet all of the three  
criteria above, proceed to Determining  
Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location.  
While it is good to make your home energy effi-  
cient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh air must  
enter your home.All fuel-burning appliances need  
fresh air for proper combustion and ventilation.  
Confined and Unconfined Space  
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA  
54 defines a confined space as a space whose vol-  
ume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per  
hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating  
of all appliances installed in that space and an un-  
confined space as a space whose volume is not  
less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8  
m3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all ap-  
pliances installed in that space. Rooms communi-  
cating directly with the space in which the appli-  
ances are installed*, through openings not fur-  
nished with doors, are considered a part of the un-  
confined space.  
Exhaust fans, fireplaces, clothes dryers, and fuel  
burning appliances draw air from the house to  
operate. You must provide adequate fresh air for  
these appliances. This will insure proper venting  
of vented fuel-burning appliances.  
PROVIDING ADEQUATE  
VENTILATION  
The following are excerpts from National Fuel  
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air  
for Combustion and Ventilation.  
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three fol-  
lowing ventilation classifications:  
*Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there  
are doorless passageways or ventilation grills be-  
tween them.  
1. Unusually Tight Construction  
2. Unconfined Space  
3. Confined Space  
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW  
FOR HEATER LOCATION  
The information on pages 5 through 7 will help  
you classify your space and provide adequate ven-  
tilation.  
Determining if You Have a Confined or  
Unconfined Space  
Use this work sheet to determine if you have a  
confined or unconfined space.  
Space: Includes the room in which you will install  
heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless pas-  
sageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.  
Unusually Tight Construction  
The air that leaks around doors and windows may  
provide enough fresh air for combustion and ven-  
tilation. However, in buildings of unusually tight  
construction, you must provide additional fresh air.  
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C. Install a lower Btu/Hr heater, if lower Btu/Hr size  
makes room unconfined.  
AIR FOR COMBUSTION  
AND VENTILATION  
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum  
Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an uncon-  
fined space. You will need no additional fresh air ven-  
tilation.  
Continued  
1. Determine the volume of the space (length x  
width x height).  
Length x Width x Height =__________cu. ft.  
(volume of space)  
WARNING: If the area in  
which the heater may be oper-  
ated is smaller than that defined  
as an unconfined space or if the  
building is of unusually tight  
construction, provide adequate  
combustion and ventilation air  
byoneofthemethodsdescribed  
in the National Fuel Gas Code,  
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 Section  
5.3 or applicable local codes.  
Example: Space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft.  
(width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2560 cu. ft. (vol-  
ume of space)  
If additional ventilation to adjoining room is sup-  
plied with grills or openings, add the volume of  
these rooms to the total volume of the space.  
2. Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine  
the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.  
__________ (volume of space) x 20 = (Maxi-  
mum Btu/Hr the space can support)  
Example: 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) x 20 =  
51,200 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)  
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in  
the space.  
VENTILATION AIR  
Vent-free heater  
Gas water heater*  
Gas furnace  
__________ Btu/Hr  
__________ Btu/Hr  
__________ Btu/Hr  
__________ Btu/Hr  
__________ Btu/Hr  
Ventilation Air From Inside Building  
This fresh air would come from an adjoining un-  
confined space. When ventilating to an adjoining  
unconfined space, you must provide two perma-  
nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and  
one within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting  
the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure 2).  
You can also remove door into adjoining room (see  
option 3, Figure 2). Follow the National Fuel Gas  
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for  
Combustion and Ventilation for required size of  
ventilation grills or ducts.  
Vented gas heater  
Gas fireplace logs  
Other gas appliances* + __________ Btu/Hr  
Total = __________ Btu/Hr  
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Di-  
rect-vent draws combustion air from the outdoors  
and vents to the outdoors.  
Example:  
40,000  
Gas water heater ______________ Btu/Hr  
+
20,000  
Vent-free heater  
Total  
______________ Btu/Hr  
=
60,000  
______________ Btu/Hr  
12"  
4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can  
support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used.  
________ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)  
________ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)  
Ventilation Grills  
Into Adjoining Room,  
Ventilation  
Grills  
into Adjoining  
Room,  
Option 2  
Or  
Example: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the space  
Remove  
Door into  
Adjoining  
Room,  
can support)  
Option 1  
60,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of  
Btu/Hr used)  
Option 3  
The space in the above example is a confined space  
because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maxi-  
mum Btu/Hr the space can support. You must pro-  
vide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:  
12"  
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoin-  
ing room. If the extra space provides an uncon-  
fined space, remove door to adjoining room or add  
ventilation grills between rooms. See Ventilation  
Air From Inside Building.  
Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside  
Building  
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventila-  
tion Air From Outdoors, page 7.  
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CHECK GAS TYPE  
AIR FOR COMBUSTION  
Use only the correct type of gas (natural or pro-  
pane/LP). If your gas supply is not the correct gas  
type, do not install heater. Call dealer where you  
bought heater for proper type heater.  
AND VENTILATION  
Continued  
Ventilation Air From Outdoors  
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills  
or ducts. You must provide two permanent open-  
ings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within  
12" of the floor. Connect these items directly to  
the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. These  
spaces include attics and crawl spaces. Follow the  
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54,  
Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation  
for required size of ventilation grills or ducts.  
INSTALLATION ITEMS  
Before installing heater, make sure you have the  
items listed below.  
for propane/LP gas, external regulator (supplied  
by installer)  
piping (check local codes)  
sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)  
equipment shutoff valve *  
ground joint union  
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for inlet  
or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat-con-  
trolled power vent. Heated air entering the attic  
will activate the power vent.  
sediment trap  
tee joint  
pipe wrench  
Ventilated  
for natural gas, test gauge connection*  
Outlet  
Attic  
Air  
* ACSAdesign-certified equipment shutoff valve  
with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to  
test gauge connection. The optional CSA design-  
certified equipment shutoff valve can be purchased  
from your dealer. See Accessories, page 33.  
Outlet  
Air  
To Attic  
To  
Crawl  
Space  
LOCATING HEATER  
Inlet  
Air  
Ventilated  
Inlet Air  
WARNING: Maintain the mini-  
mum clearances shown in Figure 4.  
Ifyoucan,providegreaterclearances  
from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.  
Crawl Space  
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors  
INSTALLATION  
NOTICE:Thisheaterisintended  
for use as supplemental heat.  
Use this heater along with your  
primary heating system. Do not  
install this heater as your pri-  
mary heat source. If you have a  
centralheatingsystem,youmay  
run systems circulating blower  
whileusingheater.Thiswillhelp  
circulatetheheatthroughoutthe  
house. In the event of a power  
outage, you can use this heater  
as your primary heat source.  
You can locate heater on the floor, away from a  
wall.Awall mounting bracket and floor base stand  
are included with this heater. Determine which  
method is best for your application.  
CEILING  
36"  
Minimum  
10"  
Minimum  
From  
Sides Of  
Heater  
Left  
Side  
Right  
Side  
WARNING: A qualified ser-  
vice person must install heater.  
Follow all local codes.  
2" Minimum To  
Top Surface  
Of Carpeting,  
Tile Or Other  
Combustible  
Material  
FLOOR  
Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances As  
Viewed From Front of Heater  
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An optional fan kit is available from your dealer.  
See Accessories, page 33. If planning to use fan,  
locate heater near an electrical outlet.  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
WARNING: Never install the  
THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB  
heater  
(Thermostat Models Only)  
The thermostat sensing bulb has been placed be-  
low the heater.  
in a bedroom or bathroom  
in a recreational vehicle  
where curtains, furniture,  
clothing, or other flammable  
objectsarelessthan36inches  
from the front, top, or sides of  
the heater  
1. Place clamp on thermostat sensing bulb as  
shown in Figure 5. Clamp is provided in hard-  
ware package.  
2. Snap clamp into upper mounting hole as shown  
in Figure 5. Mounting hole is located on lower  
left edge on back of heater. Make sure the ther-  
mostat sensing bulb is pointing up.  
as a fireplace insert  
in high traffic areas  
in windy or drafty areas  
Thermostat  
Sensing  
Bulb  
CAUTION: If you install the  
heater in a home garage  
heater pilot and burner must  
be at least 18 inches above  
floor  
locate heater where moving  
vehicle will not hit it  
Clamp  
Figure 5 - Attaching Thermostat Sensing  
Bulb  
INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL  
Mounting Bracket  
Locate mounting bracket in heater carton. Remove  
mounting bracket from heater carton.  
CAUTION: This heater cre-  
ates warm air currents. These  
currents move heat to wall sur-  
faces next to heater. Installing  
heater next to vinyl or cloth wall  
coverings or operating heater  
where impurities (such as, but  
not limited to, tobacco smoke,  
aromatic candles, cleaning flu-  
ids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.)  
in the air exist, may discolor  
walls or cause odors.  
Figure 6 - Mounting Bracket  
Removing Front Panel Of Heater  
1. Remove the four painted screws, two on each  
side of front panel.  
2. Pull bottom of front panel forward, then out.  
3. Remove any remaining packaging materials.  
Front Panel  
Screw  
IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture to  
the air. Although this is beneficial, installing  
heater in rooms without enough ventilation air  
may cause mildew to form from too much mois-  
ture. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation,  
pages 5 through 7. If high humidity is experi-  
enced, a dehumidifier may be used to help lower  
the water vapor content in the air.  
For convenience and efficiency, install heater  
where there is easy access for operation, inspec-  
tion, and service  
Figure 7 - Removing Front Panel Of  
Heater  
in coldest part of room  
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16"  
Min.  
14"  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
Methods For Attaching Mounting  
Bracket To Wall  
Only use last hole on each end of mounting bracket  
to attach bracket to wall. These two holes are 14  
inches apart from their centers. Attach mounting  
bracket to wall in one of two ways:  
25 3/4  
Optional  
"
Only Insert Mounting  
Screws Through Last  
Hole On Each End  
19 3/4  
Min.  
"
AjdoingWal  
1. Attaching to wall stud  
2. Attaching to wall anchor  
Floor  
Attaching toWall Stud: This method provides the  
strongest hold. Insert mounting screws through  
mounting bracket and into wall studs.  
4 and 5 Plaque Heaters  
12"  
Min.  
14"  
Attaching toWall Anchor:This method allows you  
to attach mounting bracket to hollow walls (wall  
areas between studs) or to solid walls (concrete or  
masonry).  
25 3/4  
Optional  
19 3/4  
Min.  
"
Only Insert Mounting  
Screws Through Last  
Hole On Each End  
Decide which method better suits your needs. Ei-  
ther method will provide a secure hold for the  
mounting bracket.  
"
AjdoingWal  
Marking Screw Locations  
1. Tape mounting bracket to wall where heater  
will be located. Make sure mounting bracket  
is level.  
Floor  
3 Plaque Heater  
WARNING: Maintain mini-  
mum clearances shown in Fig-  
ure8. Ifyoucan, providegreater  
clearances from floor and join-  
ing wall.  
Figure 8 - Mounting Bracket Clearances  
Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall  
Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and spac-  
ers are in hardware package. The hardware pack-  
age is provided with heater.  
Attaching To Wall Stud Method  
2. Mark screw locations on wall (see Figure 8).  
For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs  
Note: Only mark last hole on each end of  
mounting bracket. Insert mounting screws  
through these holes only.  
1. Drill holes at marked locations using 9/64"  
drill bit.  
2. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line up last  
hole on each end of bracket with holes drilled  
in wall.  
3. Remove tape and mounting bracket from wall.  
3. Insert mounting screws through bracket and  
into wall studs.  
4. Tighten screws until mounting bracket is  
firmly fastened to wall studs.  
Attaching To Wall Anchor Method  
For attaching mounting bracket to hollow walls  
(wall areas between studs) or solid walls (concrete  
or masonry)  
1. Drill holes at marked locations using 5/16"  
drill bit. For solid walls (concrete or masonry),  
drill at least 1" deep.  
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Installing Bottom Mounting Screws  
1. Locate two bottom mounting holes. These  
holes are near bottom on back panel of heater  
(see Figure 12).  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
2. Fold wall anchor as shown in Figure 9.  
3. Insert wall anchor (wings first) into hole. Tap  
anchor flush to wall.  
2. Mark screw locations on wall.  
3. Remove heater from mounting bracket.  
4. For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red key  
into wall anchor. Push red key to “pop” open  
anchor wings.  
4. If installing bottom mounting screws into hol-  
low or solid wall, install wall anchors. Fol-  
low steps 1 through 4 under Attaching To Wall  
Anchor Method, pages 9 and 10.  
IMPORTANT: Do not hammer key!  
For thick walls (over 1/2" thick) or solid walls,  
do not pop open wings.  
If installing bottom mounting screw into wall  
stud, drill holes at marked locations using 9/64"  
drill bit.  
5. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line up last  
hole on each end of bracket with wall anchors.  
5. Replace heater onto mounting bracket.  
6. Insert mounting screws through bracket and  
into wall anchors.  
6. Place spacers between bottom mounting holes  
and wall anchor or drilled hole.  
7. Tighten screws until mounting bracket is  
firmly fastened to wall.  
7. Hold spacer in place with one hand. With other  
hand, insert mounting screw through bottom  
mounting hole and spacer. Place tip of screw  
in opening of wall anchor or drilled hole.  
8. Tighten both screws until heater is firmly se-  
cured to wall. Do not over tighten.  
Note: Do not replace front panel at this time.  
Replace front panel after making gas connections  
and checking for leaks (see pages 12 and 13).  
Figure 9 - Folding Anchor  
Figure 10 - Popping Open Anchor Wings  
For Thin Walls  
Front View  
Placing Heater On Mounting Bracket  
1. Locate two horizontal slots on back panel of  
heater.  
Wall  
Heater  
2. Place heater onto mounting bracket. Slide  
horizontal slots onto stand-out tabs on mount-  
ing bracket.  
Horizontal Slots  
Spacer  
Mounting  
Bracket  
Side View  
(attached  
to wall)  
Figure 12 - Installing Bottom Mounting  
Screws  
Stand-Out Tab  
Figure 11 - Mounting Heater Onto  
Mounting Bracket  
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CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
MOUNTING HEATER TO FLOOR  
WARNING: This appliance  
requires a 3/8" NPT (National  
PipeThread)inletconnectionto  
the pressure regulator.  
Mounting Base Feet to Heater  
1. Lay heater cabinet on its back on a table with  
the heater bottom overhanging the table edge.  
2. Align holes in base foot with mounting holes  
on bottom of cabinet (see Figure 13).  
WARNING:Aqualifiedservice  
person must connect heater to  
gassupply.Followalllocalcodes.  
3. Secure base foot to heater using sheet metal  
screws.  
4. Repeat for other side.  
Mounting Base Feet to Floor (Where  
required by local code)  
1. Remove front cover (see Removing Front  
Panel of Heater, page 8).  
WARNING: For natural gas,  
never connect heater to private  
(non-utility) gas wells. This gas is  
commonlyknownaswellheadgas.  
2. Position heater with base feet in desired loca-  
tion. Mark holes for drilling. Remove heater  
with base.  
IMPORTANT: For natural gas, check gas line  
pressure before connecting heater to gas line. Gas  
line pressure must be no greater than 14 inches of  
water. If gas line pressure is higher, heater regula-  
tor damage could occur.  
3. For carpeted floors, make a small cut with a  
sharp knife at marked locations prior to drill-  
ing. If mounting base to a wood floor, drill 1/8  
inch diameter hole, 3/4 inch deep. (Do not use  
anchors in wood floors).  
CAUTION: For propane/LP  
gas,neverconnectheaterdirectly  
to the propane/LP supply. This  
heater requires an external regu-  
lator(notsupplied). Installtheex-  
ternal regulator between the  
heater and propane/LP supply.  
If mounting base to a concrete floor, drill with  
1/4 inch diameter concrete drill bit, 13/8 inches  
into floor. Insert anchors completely into holes.  
4. Reposition heater with base feet over holes.  
Secure base to floor with wood screws. See  
Figure 13.  
Wood  
Screw  
For propane/LP gas, the installer must supply an  
external regulator. The external regulator will re-  
duce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce in-  
coming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches  
of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pres-  
sure, heater regulator damage could occur. Install  
the external regulator with the vent pointing down  
as shown in Figure 14. Pointing the vent down  
protects it from freezing rain or sleet.  
Base Foot  
Sheet Metal Screw  
Propane/LP  
External  
Regulator  
Supply Tank  
Figure 13 - Installing Base Feet  
Vent  
Pointing  
Down  
Figure 14 - External Regulator With Vent  
Pointing Down  
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Pressure  
Regulator  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
3/8" NPT  
Pipe  
Nipple  
Regulator  
Bracket  
CAUTION: Use only new,  
black iron or steel pipe. Inter-  
nally-tinned copper tubing may  
be used in certain areas. Check  
your local codes. Use pipe of  
large enough diameter to allow  
proper gas volume to heater. If  
pipe is too small, undue loss of  
volume will occur.  
Ground  
Joint  
Union  
Heater  
Cabinet  
Tee Joint  
Equipment  
Shutoff  
Valve *  
Reducer  
Bushing to  
1/8" NPT  
Natural Gas  
From Gas  
Meter (7" W.C.  
to 10.5" W.C.  
Pressure)  
Propane/LP  
From External  
Regulator  
(11" W.C. to 14"  
W.C. Pressure)  
1/8" NPT  
Plug Tap  
3"  
Min.  
Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters  
Tee Pipe Cap  
Joint Nipple  
VN18A, VN18TA, VP16A, VP16TA, and  
VP16ITA - 3/8" or greater  
Sediment Trap  
VN30A, VN30TA, VP26A, VP26TA, and  
VP22ITA - 1/2" or greater  
Installation must include equipment shutoff valve,  
union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap * ACSAdesign-certified equipment shutoff valve  
within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to  
be upstream from heater (see Figure 15).  
test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA  
design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your  
dealer. See Accessories, page 33.  
IMPORTANT: Install an equipment shutoff valve  
in an accessible location. The equipment shutoff  
valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to  
the appliance.  
Figure 15 - Gas Connection  
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT  
threads. This will prevent excess sealant from go-  
ing into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result  
in clogged heater valves.  
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS  
WARNING: Test all gas pip-  
ing and connections, internal  
and external to unit, for leaks  
afterinstallingorservicing.Cor-  
rect all leaks at once.  
WARNING: Use pipe joint  
sealant that is resistant to liquid  
petroleum (LP) gas.  
Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in  
Figure 15. Locate sediment trap where it is within  
reach for cleaning. Locate sediment 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 wrong, heater  
may not run properly.  
WARNING: Never use an  
open flame to check for a leak.  
Apply a noncorrosive leak de-  
tectionfluidtoalljoints.Bubbles  
forming show a leak. Correct all  
leaks at once.  
IMPORTANT: Hold the pressure regulator with  
wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or  
fittings. Do not over tighten pipe connection to  
regulator. The regulator body could be damaged.  
CAUTION: For propane/LP  
gas, make sure external regula-  
tor has been installed between  
propane/LP supply and heater.  
See guidelines under Connect-  
ing to Gas Supply, page 11.  
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4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve  
to thermostat gas valve (see Figure 17 or 18).  
Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to  
all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping  
System  
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)  
5. Correct all leaks at once.  
6. Light heater (see Operating Heater, pages 14  
through 17). Check all other internal joints for  
leaks.  
1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main  
gas valve (control valve) and equipment  
shutoff valve from gas supply piping system.  
Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage  
heater regulator.  
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to Appli-  
ance, page 15 or 17 depending on your model).  
8. Replace front panel.  
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip-  
ment shutoff valve was connected.  
Open  
Equipment  
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either  
opening propane/LP supply tank valve for  
propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve lo-  
cated on or near gas meter for natural gas, or  
using compressed air.  
Shutoff Valve  
O
Closed  
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system.  
Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to  
all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.  
Figure 16 - Equipment Shutoff Valve  
Thermostat Gas Valve  
5. Correct all leaks at once.  
6. Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve  
to gas supply. Check reconnected fittings for  
leaks.  
Gas  
Meter  
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2  
PSIG (3.5 kPa)  
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 16).  
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either  
opening propane/LP supply tank valve for  
propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve lo-  
cated on or near gas meter for natural gas, or  
using compressed air.  
Equipment  
Shutoff  
Valve  
Figure 17 - Checking Gas Joints for  
Natural Gas  
3. Check all joints from gas meter for natural  
gas (see Figure 17) or propane/LP supply tank  
for propane/LP gas, to equipment shutoff  
valve (see Figure 18). Apply a noncorrosive  
leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles form-  
ing show a leak.  
Thermostat Gas Valve  
Propane/LP  
Supply Tank  
4. Correct all leaks at once.  
Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections  
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 16).  
Equipment  
Shutoff  
Valve  
2. For natural gas open main gas valve located  
on or near gas meter. For propane/LP gas open  
propane/LP supply tank valve.  
Figure 18 - Checking Gas Joints for  
Propane/LP Gas  
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF  
position.  
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5. Turn control knob to PILOT/IGN and press in.  
OPERATING HEATER  
Note: You may be running this heater for  
the first time after hooking up to gas sup-  
ply. If so, you may need to press in control  
knob for 30 seconds or more. This will al-  
low air to bleed from the gas system.  
NON-THERMOSTAT MODELS  
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ  
BEFORE LIGHTING  
• If control knob does not pop up when re-  
leased, contact a qualified service person  
or gas supplier for repairs.  
WARNING: If you do not fol-  
low these instructions exactly,  
a fire or explosion may result  
causing property damage, per-  
sonal injury or loss of life.  
6. With control knob pressed in, push down  
and release ignitor button. This will light  
pilot. The pilot is attached to the front of  
burner. If needed, keep pressing ignitor but-  
ton until pilot lights.  
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be  
lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot,  
follow these instructions exactly.  
If pilot does not light  
• turn control knob clockwise  
OFF position  
to the  
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the  
appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next  
to the floor because some gas is heavier than  
air and will settle on the floor.  
• repeat steps 5 and 6  
If pilot does not stay lit after several tries  
• refer to Troubleshooting, pages 20  
through 22  
• contact a qualified service person or gas  
supplier for repairs  
Until repairs are made, light pilot with  
match. To light pilot with match, see  
Manual Lighting Procedure, page 15.  
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS  
• Do not try to light any appliance.  
• Do not touch any electric 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.  
7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec-  
onds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds,  
release control knob. Note: If pilot goes out,  
repeat steps 3 through 7.  
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call  
the fire department.  
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the  
gas control knob. Never use tools. If the  
knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t  
try to repair it, call a qualified service tech-  
nician or gas supplier. Force or attempted  
repair may result in a fire or explosion.  
Control Knob  
Ignitor Button  
OFF  
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has  
been under water. Immediately call a quali-  
fied service technician to inspect the appli-  
ance and to replace any part of the control  
system and any gas control which has been  
under water.  
Figure 19 - Control Knob In The OFF  
Position for Non-Thermostat Models  
Thermocouple  
Ignitor Electrode  
LIGHTING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Pilot  
Burner  
1. STOP! Read the safety information above.  
2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully  
open.  
3. Turn control knob clockwise  
OFF position.  
to the  
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 above. If you don’t smell  
gas, go to the next step.  
Figure 20 - Pilot  
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MANUAL LIGHTING  
PROCEDURE  
1. Remove front panel (see Figure 7, page 8).  
OPERATING HEATER  
Continued  
TO SELECT  
HEATING LEVEL  
2. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting In-  
structions, page 14.  
3. With control knob pressed in, strike match.  
Hold match to pilot until pilot lights.  
WARNING: When running  
heater, setcontrolknobatLOW,  
MEDIUM, or HIGH locked posi-  
tions. Never set control knob  
between locked positions. Poor  
combustion and higher levels  
of carbon monoxide may result.  
4. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec-  
onds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds,  
release control knob. Now follow step 8,  
under Lighting Instructions, page 14.  
5. Replace front panel.  
THERMOSTAT MODELS  
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ  
BEFORE LIGHTING  
CAUTION: Do not try to ad-  
just heating levels by using the  
equipment shutoff valve.  
WARNING: If you do not fol-  
low these instructions exactly,  
a fire or explosion may result  
causing property damage, per-  
sonal injury or loss of life.  
Slightly press in control knob and turn coun-  
terclockwise  
to the LOW, MED, or HI  
positions (see Figure 21).  
IMPORTANT: Release downward pressure  
while turning control knob. Control knob will  
lock at the desired position.  
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be  
lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot,  
follow these instructions exactly.  
Control  
Knob  
VN18A  
VP16A  
VN30A  
VP26A  
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the  
appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next  
to the floor because some gas is heavier than  
air and will settle on the floor.  
H
I
MED  
LOW  
T
O F F  
PILO  
LOW  
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS  
H
I
MED  
• Do not try to light any appliance.  
• Do not touch any electric 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.  
F F  
O
LOW  
MED  
HI  
O
F
F
O
HI  
T
L
I
P
D
E
M
L O  
P
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call  
the fire department.  
W
ILO  
T
M E D  
OFF  
I
H
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the  
gas control knob. Never use tools. If the  
knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t  
try to repair it, call a qualified service tech-  
nician or gas supplier. Force or attempted  
repair may result in a fire or explosion.  
OFF  
Figure 21 - Burner Patterns for Non-  
Thermostat Models  
TO TURN OFF GAS  
TO APPLIANCE  
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been  
under water. Immediately call a qualified ser-  
vice technician to inspect the appliance and  
to replace any part of the control system and  
any gas control which has been under water.  
Shutting Off Heater  
1. Turn control knob clockwise  
OFF position.  
to the  
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance  
if service is to be performed.  
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit)  
Turn control knob clockwise  
PILOT position.  
to the  
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8. Turn thermostat control knob counter-  
OPERATING HEATER  
Continued  
LIGHTING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
1. STOP! Read the safety information, page  
15, column 2.  
C-clockwise  
clockwise  
to the desired heating  
level. For models, VP16TA, VN18TA,  
VP26TA, and VN30TA, the main burner  
should light. Set control knob to any heat  
level between 1 and 5 (see Figure 25). For  
infrastat models, the plaque directly above  
the pilot should light.  
2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully  
open.  
CAUTION: Do not try to ad-  
just heating levels by using the  
equipment shutoff valve.  
3. Turn thermostat control knob clockwise  
Clockwise  
to the OFF position (see Figure 22  
or 23 for your model).  
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, page 15, column 2. If  
you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.  
Ignitor Button  
Control Knob  
T
O
L
I
P
F
F
O
5. Turn thermostat control knob counter-  
C-clockwise  
clockwise  
to the PILOT position.  
Press in thermostat control knob for 5 sec-  
onds (see Figure 22 or 23 for your model).  
Figure 22 - Control Knob In The OFF  
Position, Models VP16TA, VN18TA,  
VP26TA, & VN30TA  
Note: You may be running this heater for  
the first time after hooking up to gas supply.  
If so, you may need to press in thermostat  
control knob for 30 seconds or more. This  
will allow air to bleed from the gas system.  
Ignitor  
Button  
Thermostat  
Control Knob  
Plaque Control  
Knob  
1
2
T
O
L
I
P
F
F
O
3
• If thermostat control knob does not pop  
up when released, contact a qualified ser-  
vice person or gas supplier for repairs.  
6. Keep thermostat control knob pressed in while  
pushing down and releasing the ignitor but-  
ton.This will light pilot. If necessary, continue  
to press ignitor button until pilot lights.  
4
Figure 23 - Thermostat Control Knob In The  
OFF Position, Models VP16ITA & VN22ITA  
Thermocouple  
Ignitor Electrode  
If pilot does not light  
• turn thermostat control knob clockwise  
Pilot Burner  
Clockwise  
to the OFF position  
• repeat steps 5 and 6  
If pilot does not stay lit after several tries  
• refer to Troubleshooting, pages 20 through 22  
• contact a qualified service person or gas  
supplier  
Until repairs are made, light pilot with  
match. To light pilot with match, see  
Manual Lighting Procedure, page 17.  
7. Keep thermostat control knob pressed in  
for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30  
seconds, release control knob.  
Figure 24 - Pilot  
Control VP16TA  
Knob VN18TA  
VP26TA  
VN30TA  
T
O
L
I
P
F
F
O
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 3  
through 7. This heater has a safety inter-  
lock system. Wait one minute before light-  
ing pilot again.  
T
O
L
I
P
F
F
O
Figure 25 - Burner Patterns  
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TO TURN OFF GAS  
TO APPLIANCE  
OPERATING HEATER  
Continued  
TO SELECT  
Shutting Off Heater  
1. Turn thermostat control knob clockwise  
HEATING LEVEL  
Clockwise  
to the OFF position.  
INFRASTAT MODELS VP16ITA, AND  
VP22ITA ONLY  
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance  
if service is to be performed.  
WARNING: When running  
heater, set control knob at the 1,  
2,3,or4lockedpositions.Never  
setcontrolknobbetweenlocked  
positions.Poorcombustionand  
higher levels of carbon monox-  
ide may result.  
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit)  
Turn thermostat control knob clockwise  
Clockwise  
to the PILOT position.  
THERMOSTAT  
OPERATION  
The thermostatic control used on these models  
differs from standard thermostats. Standard  
thermostats simply turn on and off the burner.  
The thermostat used on this heater senses the  
room temperature. At times the room may ex-  
ceed the set temperature. If so, the burner will  
shut off. The burner will cycle back on when  
room temperature drops below the set tempera-  
ture. For standard models (T), the control knob  
can be set to any heating level between 1 and 5.  
All plaques will turn off and on. For infrastat  
models (ITA), the control knob can be set at  
the 1, 2, 3, or 4 locked positions for the desired  
comfort level. The number of plaques selected  
will turn off and on.  
CAUTION: Do not try to ad-  
just heating levels by using the  
equipment shutoff valve.  
1. Slightly press in plaque control knob on  
right side of heater and turn counterclock-  
wise  
to the desired position.  
C-clockwise  
IMPORTANT: Release downward pressure  
while turning control knob. Control knob  
will lock at the desired position.  
2. For standard models (T), turn thermostat  
control knob on left side of heater to any set-  
ting between LO and HI. For infrastat mod-  
els (ITA), set thermostat control knob at the  
1, 2, 3, or 4, locked positions. Note: When  
burners cycle on, (from LO to HI or one  
locked positions to another) a “click” will  
be heard. When the burners light, a  
“whoosh” noise will be heard.  
Note: The thermostat sensing bulb measures  
the temperature of air near the heater cabinet.  
This may not always agree with room tempera-  
ture (depending on housing construction, instal-  
lation location, room size, open air tempera-  
tures, etc.) Frequent use of your heater will let  
you determine your own comfort levels.  
MANUAL LIGHTING  
PROCEDURE  
1. Remove front panel (see Figure 7, page 8).  
Plaque  
Control Knob VP16ITA  
VP22ITA  
2
4
1
2. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting In-  
structions, page 16.  
3. With thermostat control knob pressed in,  
strike match. Hold match to pilot until pi-  
lot lights.  
4
3
2
1
4. Keep thermostat control knob pressed in  
for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30  
seconds, release control knob. Follow step  
8 under Lighting Instructions, page 16.  
4
3
2
5. Replace front panel.  
4
3
1
2
Figure 26 - Burner Patterns, Models  
VP16ITA and VP22ITA  
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BURNER FLAME PATTERN  
Figure 29 shows a correct burner flame pattern.  
Figure 30 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern.  
INSPECTING HEATER  
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat-  
tern often.  
If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in  
Figure 30  
PILOT FLAME PATTERN  
Figure 27 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure  
28 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incor-  
rect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple.  
This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the  
thermocouple cools, the heater will shut down.  
turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appli-  
ance, page 15 or 17, depending on your model)  
see Troubleshooting, pages 20 through 22  
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Fig-  
ure 28  
turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appli-  
ance, page 15 or 17, depending on your model)  
see Troubleshooting, pages 20 through 22  
Note: The pilot flame on natural gas units will  
have a slight curve, but flame should be blue and  
have no yellow or orange color.  
Figure 29 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern  
Blue Flame  
Pilot Burner  
Thermocouple  
Figure 27G-OOCD PoILOrTr/LeP ct Pilot Flame Pattern  
GRH/OV 007  
Bad Burner Pattern-Plaque  
GRH/OV 019  
Yellow Flame  
Figure 30 - Incorrect Burner Flame  
Pattern  
Pilot Burner  
Thermocouple  
BAD PILOT/LP  
Figure 28 - Incorrect Pilot GFRHl/aOVm008e Pattern  
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1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot. Allow  
the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes.  
CLEANING AND  
MAINTENANCE  
2. Inspect burner, pilot for dust and dirt.  
3. Blow air through the ports/slots and holes in  
the burner.  
WARNING: Turn off heater  
and let cool before cleaning.  
4. Never insert objects into the pilot tube.  
Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip on the  
pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot as-  
sembly. There is a small pilot air inlet about two  
inches from where the pilot flame comes out of  
the pilot assembly (see Figure 31). With the unit  
off, lightly blow air through the air inlet. You may  
blow through a drinking straw if compressed air  
is not available.  
CAUTION: You must keep  
control areas, burner, and cir-  
culating air passageways of  
heater clean. Inspect these ar-  
eas of heater before each use.  
Haveheaterinspectedyearlyby  
a qualified service person.  
Heater may need more frequent  
cleaning due to excessive lint  
from carpeting, bedding mate-  
rial, pet hair, etc.  
Pilot Assembly  
WARNING: Failure to keep  
theprimaryairopening(s)ofthe  
burner(s) clean may result in  
sooting and property damage.  
Pilot Air Inlet  
Figure 31 - Pilot Air Inlet  
CABINET  
ODS/PILOT AND BURNER  
Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or small,  
soft bristled brush to clean.  
Air Passageways  
Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to  
clean.  
CLEANING BURNER PILOT AIR INLET  
Exterior  
Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap  
and water mixture. Wipe the cabinet to remove  
dust.  
The primary air inlet holes allow the proper  
amount of air to mix with the gas. This provides a  
clean burning flame. Keep these holes clear of dust,  
dirt, and lint. Clean these air inlet holes prior to  
each heating season. Blocked air holes will create  
soot. We recommend that you clean the unit every  
three months during operation and have heater  
inspected yearly by a qualified service person.  
We also recommend that you keep the burner tube  
and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt.  
To clean these parts we recommend using com-  
pressed air no greater than 30 PSI. Your local com-  
puter store, hardware store, or home center may  
carry compressed air in a can. You can use a  
vacuum cleaner in the blow position. If using com-  
pressed air in a can, please follow the directions  
on the can. If you don't follow directions on the  
can, you could damage the pilot assembly.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation.  
WARNING: Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servic-  
ing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater.  
CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean  
ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit.  
OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
When ignitor button is pressed 1. Ignitor electrode positioned 1. Replace pilot assembly  
in, there is no spark at ODS/  
pilot  
wrong  
2. Ignitor electrode broken  
2. Replace pilot assembly  
3. Ignitor electrode not con- 3. Reconnect ignitor cable  
nected to ignitor cable  
4. Ignitor cable pinched or wet  
4. Free ignitor cable if pinched  
by any metal or tubing. Keep  
ignitor cable dry  
5. Broken ignitor cable  
6. Bad ignitor  
5. Replace ignitor cable  
6. Replace ignitor  
7. Battery not installed, battery 7. Install new alkaline battery in  
power low, or battery not in-  
stalled correctly (electronic ig-  
nition models only)  
electronic ignitor. Verify bat-  
tery is installed correctly  
When ignitor button is pressed 1. Gas supply turned off or equip- 1. Turn on gas supply or open  
in, there is a spark at ODS/Pilot  
but no ignition  
ment shutoff valve closed  
2. Control knob not fully pressed 2. Turn to PILOT/IGN position.  
equipment shutoff valve  
in while pressing ignitor but-  
ton (non-thermostat models  
only)  
Thermostat control knob not  
fully pressed in while pressing  
ignitor button (thermostat  
models only)  
Fully press in control knob  
while pressing ignitor button  
(non-thermostat models only)  
Fully press in thermostat con-  
trol knob while pressing igni-  
tor button (thermostat models  
only)  
3. Air in gas lines when installed 3. Continue holding down con-  
trol knob. Repeat igniting op-  
eration until air is removed  
4. Depleted gas supply (propane/ 4. Contact local propane/LP gas  
LP gas)  
company  
5. ODS/pilot is clogged  
5. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning  
and Maintenance, page 19) or  
replace ODS/pilot assembly  
6. Gas regulator setting is not 6. Replace gas regulator  
correct  
7. Thermostat control knob is not 7. Turn thermostat control knob  
in pilot position (thermostat  
models only)  
to pilot position  
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Continued  
OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
ODS/pilot lights but flame goes 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 1. Press in control knob fully  
out when control knob is re- 2. Control knob not pressed in 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep con-  
leased  
long enough  
3. Equipment shutoff valve not 3. Fully open equipment shutoff  
fully open valve  
4. Thermocouple connection 4. Hand tighten until snug, then  
loose at control valve tighten 1/4 turn more  
5. Pilot flame not touching ther- 5. A) Contact local natural or  
trol knob pressed in 30 seconds  
mocouple, which allows ther-  
mocouple to cool, causing pi-  
lot flame to go out. This prob-  
lem could be caused by one or  
both of the following:  
propane/LP gas company  
B) Clean ODS/pilot (see  
Cleaning and Maintenance,  
page 19) or replace ODS/pi-  
lot assembly  
A) Low gas pressure  
B) Dirty or partially clogged  
ODS/pilot  
6. Thermocouple damaged  
7. Control valve damaged  
6. Replace pilot assembly  
7. Replace control valve  
8. Safety interlock system has 8. Wait one minute for safety in-  
been triggered (thermostat  
models only)  
terlock system to reset. Repeat  
ignition operation  
Burner(s) does not light after 1. Burner orifice(s) is clogged  
ODS/pilot is lit  
1. Clean burner orifice(s) (see  
Cleaning and Maintenance,  
page 19) or replace burner  
orifice(s)  
2. Inlet gas pressure is too low  
2. Contact local natural or pro-  
pane/LP gas company  
Delayed ignition of burner(s)  
1. Manifold pressure is too low 1. Contact local natural or pro-  
pane/LP gas company  
2. Burner orifice(s) is clogged  
2. Clean burner orifice(s) (see  
Cleaning and Maintenance,  
page 19) or replace burner  
orifice(s)  
Burner backfiring during com- 1. Burner orifice(s) is clogged or 1. Clean burner orifice(s) (see  
bustion  
damaged  
Cleaning and Maintenance,  
page 19) or replace burner  
orifice(s)  
2. Burner damaged  
3. Gas regulator defective  
2. Replace burner  
3. Replace gas regulator  
Burner plaque(s) does not glow 1. Plaque damaged  
2. Inlet gas pressure is too low  
1. Replace burner  
2. Contact local natural or pro-  
pane/LP gas company  
3. Control knob set between 3. Turn control knob until it  
locked positions locks at desired setting  
Slightsmokeorodorduringini- 1. Residues from manufacturing 1. Problem will stop after a few  
tial operation  
processes  
hours of operation  
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Continued  
WARNING: If you smell gas  
Shut off gas supply.  
Do not try to light any appliance.  
Donottouchanyelectricalswitch;donotuseanyphoneinyourbuilding.  
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbors phone.  
Follow the gas suppliers instructions.  
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.  
IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies,  
paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc., create fumes.  
These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors.  
OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Heaterproducesaclicking/tick- 1. Metal expanding while heating 1. This is common with most heat-  
ing noise just after burner is lit  
or shut off  
or contracting while cooling  
ers. If noise is excessive, con-  
tact qualified service person  
White powder residue forming 1. When heated, vapors from fur- 1. Turn heater off when using  
within burner box or on adja-  
cent walls or furniture  
niture polish, wax, carpet  
cleaner, etc., may turn into  
white powder residue  
furniture polish, wax, carpet  
cleaners, or similar products  
Heater produces unwanted 1. Heater burning vapors from 1. Ventilate room. Stop using  
odors  
paint, hair spray, glues, etc. See  
IMPORTANTstatement above  
odor causing products while  
heater is running  
2. Low fuel supply (propane/LP gas) 2. Refill supply tank  
3. Gas leak. See Warning 3. Locate and correct all leaks  
statement at top of page  
(see Checking Gas Connec-  
tions, pages 12 and 13)  
Heater shuts off in use (ODS 1. Not enough fresh air is 1. Open window and/or door for  
operates)  
available  
ventilation  
2. Low line pressure  
2. Contact local natural or pro-  
pane/LP gas company  
3. ODS/pilot is partially clogged 3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning  
and Maintenance, page 19)  
Gas odor even when control 1. Gas leak. See Warning 1. Locate and correct all leaks  
knob is in OFF position  
statement at top of page  
(see Checking Gas Connec-  
tions, pages 12 and 13)  
2. Control valve defective  
2. Replace control valve  
Gas odor during combustion  
1. Foreign matter between con- 1. Take apart gas tubing and re-  
trol valve and burner move foreign matter  
2. Gas leak. See Warning 2. Locate and correct all leaks  
statement at top of page  
(see Checking Gas Connec-  
tions, pages 12 and 13)  
Moisture/condensation noticed 1. Not enough combustion/ven- 1. Refer to Fresh Air for Com-  
on windows  
tilation air  
bustion and Ventilation re-  
quirements (page 5)  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
VP16A, VP16TA  
VP16ITA  
VP26A, VP26TA  
VP22ITA  
6,000/16,000/26,000 6,500/22,000  
Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only  
Btu (Variable)  
Type Gas  
Ignition  
6,000/11,000/16,000 6,000/16,000  
Propane/LP Only  
Electronic  
Electronic  
8" W.C.  
Electronic  
8" W.C.  
Electronic  
8" W.C.  
Pressure Regulator Setting 8" W.C.  
Inlet Gas Pressure* (in. of water)  
Maximum  
Minimum  
14"  
11"  
14"  
11"  
14"  
11"  
14"  
11"  
Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)  
Heater  
Carton  
24.25 x 18.25 x 7  
26.25 x 21.25 x 9  
24.25 x 18.25 x 7 24.25 x 25.75 x 7  
26.25 x 21.25 x 9 26.25 x 29 x 9  
24.25 x 25.75 x 7  
26.25 x 29 x 9  
Weight (pounds)  
Heater  
20  
25  
20  
25  
28  
33  
28  
33  
Shipping  
Note: Dimensions listed are outer most points on the heater (includes control knobs and grill).  
* For purposes of input adjustment.  
VN18A, VN18TA  
VN30A, VN30TA  
Btu (Variable)  
Type Gas  
Ignition  
6,600/12,000/18,000 6,600/18,000/30,000  
Natural Only  
Electronic  
Natural Only  
Electronic  
6" W.C.  
Pressure Regulator Setting 6" W.C.  
Inlet Gas Pressure* (in. of water)  
Maximum  
Minimum  
10.5"  
7"  
10.5"  
7"  
Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)  
Heater  
Carton  
24.25 x 18.25 x 7  
26.25 x 21.25 x 9  
24.25 x 25.75 x 7  
26.25 x 29 x 9  
Weight (pounds)  
Heater  
20  
25  
28  
33  
Shipping  
Note: Dimensions listed are outer most points on the heater (includes control knobs and grill).  
* For purposes of input adjustment.  
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN  
CABINET BODY MODELS  
VP16A, VN18A, VP26A, VN30A, VP16TA, VN18TA, VP26TA, AND VN30TA  
7
5
17  
15  
14  
11  
6
See Pages  
28 through 31  
4
8
16  
Replacement  
may vary from  
grill shown  
See Pages  
28 through 31  
9
10  
13  
12  
3
2
Install Battery  
According To  
This Illustration  
AAA  
Battery  
Negative  
UP  
1
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PARTS LIST  
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions  
listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual.  
KEY  
NO. VP16A  
PART NUMBER  
VP16TA VN18A  
VN18TA  
DESCRIPTION  
QTY.  
1
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
107672-01 107672-01 107672-01 107672-01 Front Panel  
103476-01 103476-01 103476-01 103476-01 Grill Guard  
104635-01 104635-01 104635-01 104635-01 Apron  
1
107894-01 107894-01 107894-01 107894-01 Reflector Assembly  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
**  
**  
**  
**  
Cabinet Back Panel  
111435-01 111435-01 111435-01 111435-01 Electronic Ignitor  
099066-02 099066-02 099066-02 099066-02 Mounting Bracket  
098271-11 098271-11 098271-11 098271-11 Ignitor Cable  
____  
____  
____  
____  
____  
____  
098462-01  
098462-01  
098325-01  
098354-03  
Control Rod Assembly  
Roll Pin  
Control Knob  
10 098325-01  
11 098354-03  
12 099415-18 099415-18 099415-19 099415-19 Gas Regulator  
13 104819-02 104819-02 104819-02 104819-02 Regulator Bracket  
1
1
1
____  
____  
____  
____  
14  
15  
098522-24  
102394-02  
098522-24 Thermostat Gas Valve  
102394-02 Thermostat Valve  
Mounting Bracket  
1
1
1
16 107660-01 103256-02 107660-01 103256-02 Inlet Tube  
17 109303-04 109303-04 109303-04 109303-04 Baffle  
** Not a field replaceable part.  
KEY  
NO. VP26A  
PART NUMBER  
VP26TA VN30A  
VN30TA  
DESCRIPTION  
QTY.  
1
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
107675-01 107675-01 107675-01 107675-01 Front Panel  
103476-02 103476-02 103476-02 103476-02 Grill Guard  
104635-03 104635-03 104635-03 104635-03 Apron  
1
107894-02 107894-02 107894-02 107894-02 Reflector Assembly  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
**  
**  
**  
**  
Cabinet Back Panel  
111435-01 111435-01 111435-01 111435-01 Electronic Ignitor  
099066-02 099066-02 099066-02 099066-02 Mounting Bracket  
098271-11 098271-11 098271-11 098271-11 Ignitor Cable  
____  
____  
____  
____  
____  
____  
098462-01  
098462-01  
098325-01  
098354-03  
Control Rod Assembly  
Roll Pin  
Control Knob  
10 098325-01  
11 098354-03  
12 099415-18 099415-18 099415-19 099415-19 Gas Regulator  
13 104819-02 104819-02 104819-02 104819-02 Regulator Bracket  
1
1
1
____  
____  
____  
____  
14  
15  
098522-24  
102394-02  
098522-24 Thermostat Gas Valve  
102394-02 Thermostat Valve  
Mounting Bracket  
1
1
1
16 107660-03 103256-02 107660-03 103256-02 Inlet Tube  
17 109303-03 109303-03 109303-03 109303-03 Baffle  
** Not a field replaceable part.  
PARTS AVAILABLE - NOT SHOWN - ALL MODELS  
PART NO. DESCRIPTION  
QTY.  
100642-03 Hardware Assembly  
109483-01 Lighting Instruction Plate  
105345-01 Cable Tie  
1
1
1
1
1
107888-01 Control Position Label  
GA4550  
Base Foot  
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CABINET BODY MODELS VP16ITA AND VP22ITA  
7
11  
5
18  
17  
14  
6
See Page 30  
8
15  
16  
4
Replacement  
may vary from  
grill shown  
10  
See  
Page 30  
A
B
C
9
13  
12  
3
2
Install Battery  
According To  
This Illustration  
AAA  
Battery  
Negative  
UP  
1
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PARTS LIST  
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions  
listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual.  
KEY  
NO. VP16ITA  
PART NUMBER  
VP22ITA  
DESCRIPTION  
QTY.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
107672-01 107675-01 Front Panel  
103476-01 103476-02 Grill Guard  
104635-02 104635-03 Apron  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
107894-01 107894-03 Reflector Assembly  
**  
**  
Cabinet Back Panel  
111435-01 111435-01 Electronic Ignitor  
099066-02 099066-02 Mounting Bracket  
098271-11 098271-11 Ignitor Cable  
098462-01 098462-01 Control Rod Assembly  
10 098325-01 098325-01 Roll Pin  
11 098354-04 098354-05 Control Knob  
12 099415-18 099415-18 Gas Regulator  
13 104819-02 104819-02 Regulator Bracket  
14 098522-24 098522-24 Thermostat Gas Valve  
15 103255-02 103255-02 SIT Outlet Tube  
16 103256-02 103256-02 Inlet Tube  
17 102394-02 102394-02 Thermostat Valve Mounting Bracket  
18 109303-04 109303-05 Baffle  
PARTS AVAILABLE - NOT SHOWN  
100642-03 100642-03 Hardware Assembly  
109483-01 109483-01 Lighting Inst. Plate  
107888-01 107888-01 Control Position Decal  
105345-01 105345-01 Cable Tie  
1
1
1
1
1
GA4550  
GA4550  
Base Kit  
** Not a field replaceable part.  
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BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS VP16A AND VN18A  
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions  
listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual.  
1
2
5
6
8
1
2
3
7
ODS/Pilot  
12  
11  
4
10  
9
4
Burner Assembly VP16A, VN18A  
KEY  
PART NUMBER  
NO. VP16A  
VN18A  
DESCRIPTION  
QTY.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
110803-02 110803-03 ODS/Pilot  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
110186-01 110186-01 Thermocouple Kit  
098200-03 098200-03 Control Valve Bracket  
105051-02 105051-02 Pilot Tubing  
099218-06 099218-06 Burner  
098508-01 098508-01 Valve Retainer Nut  
099056-01 099056-02 Injector - Plaque A  
099056-25 099056-24 Injector - Plaque B  
103844-01 103844-01 Control Valve  
10 107660-01 107660-01 Inlet Tubing  
11 103352-03 103352-03 Tubing-Valve to Plaque A  
12 103352-04 103352-04 Tubing-Valve to Plaque B  
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BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS VP26A AND VN30A  
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions  
listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual.  
1
2
5
6
7
1
2
8
3
7
12  
11  
ODS/Pilot  
13  
4
10  
9
4
Burner Assembly VP26A, VN30A  
KEY  
NO. VP26A  
PART NUMBER  
VN30A  
DESCRIPTION  
QTY.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
110803-02 110803-03 ODS/Pilot  
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
110186-01 110186-01 Thermocouple Kit  
098200-03 098200-03 Control Valve Bracket  
105050-02 105050-02 Pilot Tubing  
099218-07 099218-07 Burner  
098508-01 098508-01 Valve Retainer Nut  
099056-25 099056-24 Injector - Plaque A, C  
099056-01 099056-02 Injector - Plaque B  
100747-01 100747-01 Control Valve  
10 107660-03 107660-03 Inlet Tubing  
11 103353-04 103353-04 Tubing-Valve to Plaque A  
12 103353-05 103353-05 Tubing-Valve to Plaque B  
13 103353-06 103353-06 Tubing-Valve to Plaque C  
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BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS VP16ITA AND VP22ITA  
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions  
listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual.  
1
2
6
3
A
5
B
C
11  
7
D
ODS/Pilot  
7
6
3
9
15  
5
7
12  
10  
7
A
2
13  
B
14  
1
C
7
4
11  
7
7
12  
Burner Assembly VP22ITA  
1
2
13  
9
10  
4
8
Burner Assembly VP16ITA  
KEY  
PART NUMBER  
NO. VP16ITA  
VP22ITA  
DESCRIPTION  
QTY.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
110803-02 110803-02 ODS/Pilot  
110186-01 110186-01 Thermocouple Kit  
098200-04 098200-04 Control Valve Bracket  
099387-11 099387-11 Pilot Tubing  
099218-01 099218-03 Burner  
1
1
1
1
1
1
3-4  
2
098508-01 098508-01 Valve Retainer Nut  
099056-01 099056-01 Injector  
_____  
100615-01 Male Connector  
100605-01 100605-02 Control Valve  
1
10 107899-01 107899-03 Inlet Tubing  
1
11 107892-02 107900-02 Tubing-Valve to Plaque A  
12 107892-01 107900-04 Tubing-Valve to Plaque B  
13 107892-03 107900-01 Tubing-Valve to Plaque C  
1
1
1
30  
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BURNER ASSEMBLY MODELS VP16TA, VN18TA, VP26TA, AND VN30TA  
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions  
listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual.  
1
2
5
7
1
2
ODS/Pilot  
6
3
5
4
Burner Assembly VP16TA, VN18TA  
6
1
2
7
6
3
4
Burner Assembly VP26TA, VN30TA  
KEY  
PART NUMBER  
VN18TA VP26TA  
NO. VP16TA  
VN30TA  
DESCRIPTION  
QTY.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
110803-02 110803-03 110803-02 110803-03 ODS/Pilot  
110186-01 110186-01 110186-01 110186-01 Thermocouple Kit  
105051-01 105051-01 099387-03 099387-03 Pilot Tubing  
104818-03 104818-03 104818-04 104818-04 Outlet Tubing  
099218-06 099218-06 099218-07 099218-07 Burner  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
099056-01 099056-02 099056-25 099056-24 Injector - Plaque A and C  
099056-25 099056-24 099056-01 099056-02 Injector - Plaque B  
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REPLACEMENT PARTS  
SERVICE HINTS  
Note: Use only original replacement parts. This  
will protect your warranty coverage for parts re-  
placed under warranty.  
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low  
pilot will not stay lit  
burner will have delayed ignition  
heater will not produce specified heat  
propane/LP gas supply may be low  
PARTS UNDER WARRANTY  
Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they  
can’t supply original replacement part(s), call  
DESA Heating Products’ Technical Service De-  
partment at 1-866-672-6040.  
You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If so, con-  
tact your local natural or propane/LP gas supplier.  
TECHNICAL SERVICE  
When calling DESA Heating Products, have ready  
You may have further questions about installation,  
operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA  
Heating Products’ Technical Service Department  
at 1-866-672-6040. When calling please have your  
model and serial numbers of your heater ready.  
your name  
your address  
model and serial numbers of your heater  
how heater was malfunctioning  
type of gas used (propane/LP or natural gas)  
purchase date  
You can also visit DESA Heating Products’ tech-  
nical service web site at www.desatech.com.  
Usually, we will ask you to return the part to the  
factory.  
PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY  
Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they  
can’t supply original replacement part(s), either  
contact your nearest Parts Central (see page 33),  
or call DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040  
for referral information.  
When calling DESA Heating Products, have ready  
model number of your heater  
the replacement part number  
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 Heating Products.  
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ACCESSORIES  
Purchase these heater accessories from your local  
dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, either  
contact your nearest Parts Central (see page 33), or  
call DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for  
referral information. You can also write to the ad-  
dress listed on the back page of this manual.  
FAN KITS - GA3250T  
For all models. Provides better heat distribution.  
Makes heater more efficient. Complete installa-  
tion and operating instructions included.  
Thermostatically-controlled, blower turns itself on  
and off as required.  
EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE -  
GA5010  
For all models. Equipment shutoff valve with 1/8"  
NPT tap.  
Washer Equipment Co.  
1715 Main Street  
Kansas City, MO 64108-2195  
KS, MO, AR  
816-842-3911  
PARTS CENTRAL  
These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses.  
They have agreed to support our customer’s needs by  
providing original replacement parts and accessories.  
Baltimore Electric  
5 Manila Ave  
Hamden, CT 06514-0322  
1-800-397-7553  
East Coast Energy  
707 Broadway  
W. Long Branch, NJ 07764-1542  
732-870-8809  
1-800-755-8809  
203-248-7553  
Portable Heater Parts  
342 N. County Rd. 400 East  
Valparaiso, IN 46383-9704  
219-462-7441  
Laportes Parts & Service  
2444 N. 5th Street  
Hartsville, SC 29550-7704  
843-332-0191  
1-888-619-7060  
Parts Department  
Cans Unlimited  
P.O. Box 645  
Taylor, SC 29687-0013  
803-879-3009  
1-800-845-5301  
FBD  
1349 Adams Street  
Bowling Green, KY 42103-3414  
270-846-1199  
1-800-654-8534  
Fax: 1-800-846-0090  
Master Parts Dist.  
1251 Mound Ave. NW  
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-2672  
616-791-0505  
1-800-446-1446  
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WARRANTY INFORMATION  
KEEP THIS WARRANTY  
Model  
Serial No.  
Date Purchased  
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 our  
standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
VANGUARD VENT-FREE INFRARED GAS HEATERS  
DESA Heating Products warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4)  
years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and main-  
tained in accordance with all applicable instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or  
cancelled check must be presented.  
This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to  
restore this heater to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Heating  
Products Authorized Service Center. Warranty part(s) MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this prod-  
uct and/or DESA Heating Products who will provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use original  
factory replacement parts voids this warranty. The heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance  
with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit.  
This warranty 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 or defects caused by  
improper installation. Travel, diagnostic cost, labor, transportation and any and all such other costs related to  
repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner.  
TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE  
OF THE PRODUCT; THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED  
WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OFANYANDALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING  
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO FOUR (4)  
YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE; AND DESAHEATING PROD-  
UCTS’ LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA  
HEATING PRODUCTS SHALLNOT BE LIABLE FORANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUD-  
ING INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of  
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation on implied warranties, or exclusion or limitation on  
damages may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.  
For information about this warranty write:  
2701 Industrial Drive  
P.O. Box 90004  
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004  
113052-01  
Rev. A  
02/04  
113052 01  
Patent Pending  
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