Vanguard Heating Gas Heater VP2000BTC User Manual

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VENT-FREE PROPANE GAS HEATER  
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL  
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Models: VP2000BTC and VP2800BTC  
20,000 and 30,000 Btu/Hr Thermostatically Controlled Models  
WARNING: Improper installation,  
adjustment, alteration, service, or  
maintenance can cause injury or  
property damage. Refer to this  
manualforcorrectinstallationand  
operational procedures. For as-  
sistanceoradditionalinformation  
consult a qualified installer, ser-  
vice agency, or the gas supplier.  
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-  
lowed 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.  
WARNING: This is an unvented  
gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy-  
gen) from the room in which it is  
installed.Provisionsforadequate  
combustion and ventilation air  
must be provided. Refer to Air for  
Combustion and Ventilation sec-  
tion on page 5 of this manual.  
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a  
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s in-  
structions.  
• 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.  
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited  
by state or local codes.  
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer. (I.E. Installation of this product is  
permitted after the manufactured (mobile) home is sited)  
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate.  
This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.  
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SAFETY  
WARNINGS Continued  
INFORMATION  
WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.  
Continued  
1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate.  
This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.  
2. Do not place propane supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane  
supply tank(s) outdoors.  
3. 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 supplier’s instructions  
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department  
4. This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.  
5. Never install the heater  
• in a recreational vehicle  
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than  
36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater  
• as a fireplace insert  
• in high traffic areas  
• in windy or drafty areas  
6. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation to run properly. This heater has  
an oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) pilot light safety system. The ODS shuts  
down the heater if not enough fresh air is available. See Air for Combustion  
and Ventilation, pages 5 through 8.  
7. Keep all air openings in front and bottom of heater clear and free of debris.  
This will insure enough air for proper combustion.  
8. If heater shuts off, do not relight until you provide fresh, outside air. If heater  
keeps shutting off, have it serviced.  
9. Do not run heater  
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored  
• under dusty conditions  
10. Never place any objects on the heater.  
11. 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  
remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surface to cool before touching.  
12. Carefully supervise young children when they are in same room with heater.  
13. Make sure grill guard is in place before running heater.  
14. Do not use heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a quali-  
fied 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.  
15. Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified  
service person should service and repair heater.  
16. Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.  
17. To prevent performance problems, do not use propane fuel tank of less than  
100 lbs. capacity.  
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Ignitor Button  
Control Knob  
PRODUCT  
IDENTIFICATION  
Grill  
Guard  
Glass  
Panel  
Front  
Panel  
Heater  
Cabinet  
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Propane Gas Heater  
(Model VP2800BTC Shown)  
Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local  
codes, use the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also known  
as NFPA 54*.  
LOCAL CODES  
*Available from:  
American National Standards Institute, Inc.  
1430 Broadway  
New York, NY 10018  
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.  
Batterymarch Park  
Quincy, MA 02269  
1. Remove heater from carton.  
UNPACKING  
2. Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipment.  
3. Check heater for any shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly inform  
dealer where you bought heater.  
Safety Device  
PRODUCT  
FEATURES  
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 shuts  
off the heater if there is not enough fresh air.  
Piezo Ignition System  
This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system requires no matches, batteries, or other  
sources to light heater.  
Thermostatic Heat Control  
This heater has a thermostat sensing bulb and a control valve. This results in the  
greatest heater comfort. This can also result in lower gas bills.  
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AIR FOR  
COMBUSTION  
AND  
WARNING  
WARNING ICON  
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001  
This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless  
provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation  
air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for  
this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home.  
VENTILATION  
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.  
While it is good to make your home energy efficient, your home needs to breathe.  
Fresh air must enter your home. All fuel-burning appliances need fresh air for  
proper combustion and ventilation.  
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 is excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1,  
Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.  
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications:  
1. Unusually Tight Construction; 2. Unconfined Space; 3. Confined Space.  
The information on pages 5 through 8 will help you classify your space and provide  
adequate ventilation.  
Unusually Tight Construction  
The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for  
combustion and ventilation. However, in buildings of unusually tight construction,  
you must provide additional fresh air.  
Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where:  
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continuous  
water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm (6x10-11 per pa-sec-m2) or  
less with openings gasketed or sealed and  
b. weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and  
c. caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window  
and door frames, between sole plates and floors, between wall-ceiling  
joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and  
gas lines, and at other openings.  
If your home meets all of the three criteria above, you must provide addi-  
tional fresh air. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 8.  
If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above, proceed to page 6.  
Confined and Unconfined Space  
The National Fuel Gas Code (ANSIZ2123.1, 1992 Section 5.3) defines a confined  
space as a space whose volume 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 unconfining 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 appliances  
installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the  
appliances are installed*, through openings not furnished with doors, are consid-  
ered a part of the unconfined space.  
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or  
ventilation grills between them.  
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DETERMINING AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION  
AIR FOR  
COMBUSTION  
AND  
Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space  
Use this worksheet 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 passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.  
VENTILATION  
1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height).  
Continued  
Length x Width x Height =  
___________________  
cu. ft. (volume of space)  
Example: Space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) =  
2560 cu. ft. (volume of space)  
If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings, add the  
volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space.  
2. Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space  
can support.  
____________ (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = (Maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)  
Example: 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = 51.2 or 51,200 (maximum  
Btu/Hr the space can support)  
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.  
Vent-free heater  
Gas water heater*  
Gas furnace  
Vented gas heater  
Gas fireplace logs  
Other gas appliances*  
Total  
___________________ Btu/Hr  
___________________ Btu/Hr  
___________________ Btu/Hr  
___________________ Btu/Hr  
___________________ Btu/Hr  
+ ___________________ Btu/Hr  
= ___________________ Btu/Hr  
Example: Gas water heater  
Vent-free heater  
Total  
40,000  
20,000  
60,000  
Btu/Hr  
Btu/Hr  
Btu/Hr  
+
=
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent draws combustion air from the  
outdoors and vents to the outdoors.  
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)  
Example: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)  
60,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)  
The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more  
than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. You must provide additional fresh air.  
Your options are as follows:  
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides  
an unconfined space, remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between  
rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside Building, page 7.  
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 8.  
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr heater, if lower Btu/Hr size makes room unconfined.  
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space  
is an unconfined space. You will need no additional fresh air ventilation.  
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AIR FOR  
COMBUSTION  
AND  
WARNING  
If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than  
that defined as an unconfined space, provide adequate combus-  
tion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the  
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3 or appli-  
cable local codes.  
VENTILATION  
Continued  
VENTILATION AIR  
Ventilation Air From Inside Building  
This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to  
an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent 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 NFPA 54/ANSI  
Z223.1, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of  
ventilation grills or ducts.  
WARNING  
Rework worksheet, adding the space of the adjoining unconfined  
space. The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all  
appliances in both spaces.  
12"  
Ventilation Grills  
Into Adjoining Room,  
Ventilation  
Grills  
Option 2  
Or  
into Adjoining  
Room,  
Option 1  
Remove  
Door into  
Adjoining  
Room,  
Option 3  
12"  
Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building  
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Ventilation Air From Outdoors  
AIR FOR  
COMBUSTION  
AND  
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two  
permanent openings: 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 NFPA  
54/ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size  
of ventilation grills or ducts.  
VENTILATION  
Continued  
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has  
a thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air entering the attic will activate the  
power vent.  
Ventilated  
Outlet  
Attic  
Air  
Outlet  
Air  
To Attic  
To  
Crawl  
Space  
Inlet  
Air  
Ventilated  
Inlet Air  
Crawl Space  
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors  
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INSTALLING  
TO WALL  
NOTICE  
A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes.  
CHECK GAS TYPE  
Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supply is not propane/LP, do not install  
heater. Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater.  
INSTALLATION ITEMS  
Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below.  
• external regulator (supplied by  
installer, see page 14)  
• manual shutoff valve *  
• ground joint union  
• sediment trap  
• tee joint  
• piping (check local codes)  
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)  
• test gauge connection * • pipe wrench  
(see Figure 14, page 15)  
* AnA.G.A.design-certifiedmanualshutoffvalvewith1/8"NPTtapisanacceptable  
alternative to test gauge connection. The optional A.G.A. design-certified manual  
shutoff valve can be purchased from your dealer. See Accessories, page 30.  
LOCATING HEATER  
This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall.  
WARNING  
WARNING ICON  
G
001  
Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 4 (page 10). If you  
can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.  
You can locate heater on floor, away from a wall. An optional floor mounting  
stand is needed. Purchase the floor mounting stand from your dealer. See Accesso-  
ries, page 30.  
WARNING  
WARNING ICON  
G
001  
Never install the heater  
in a bedroom or bathroom  
in a recreational vehicle  
where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects  
are less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater  
as a fireplace insert  
in high traffic areas  
in windy or drafty areas  
CAUTION  
This heater creates warm air currents. These currents move heat  
to wall surfaces next to heater. Installing heater next to vinyl or  
cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities in the air  
(such as tobacco smoke) exist, may discolor walls.  
IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial, in-  
stalling heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from  
too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 5 through 8.  
CAUTION  
WARNING ICON  
G
001  
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  
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For convenience and efficiency, install heater  
• where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service  
• in coldest part of room  
INSTALLINGTO  
WALL  
An optional fan kit is available from your dealer. See Accessories, page 30. If  
planning to use fan, locate heater near an electrical outlet.  
Continued  
CEILING  
36"  
Minimum  
6"  
Minimum  
From  
Sides Of  
Heater  
Left  
Side  
Right  
Side  
3"  
Minimum To Top Surface  
Of Carpeting, Tile Or Other  
Combustible Material  
FLOOR  
Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater  
THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB  
The thermostat sensing bulb has been placed inside the heater for protection during  
shipping.  
Locating Thermostat Sensing Bulb  
1. Remove front panel of heater (see Figure 7, page 11).  
2. Locate thermostat sensing bulb just under burner assembly.  
IMPORTANT: Attach thermostat sensing bulb to back of heater for proper opera-  
tion.  
Attaching Thermostat Sensing Bulb  
1. Remove thermostat sensing bulb from holders inside heater. Route through slot  
opening in bottom of heater.  
2. Place clamp on thermostat sensing bulb as shown in Figure 5. Clamp is provided  
in hardware package.  
3. 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 thermostat sensing  
bulb is pointing up.  
Thermostat  
Sensing Bulb  
Clamp  
Figure 5 - Attaching Thermostat Sensing Bulb  
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INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL  
INSTALLINGTO  
WALL  
Mounting Bracket  
The mounting bracket is located on back panel of heater. It has been taped there for  
shipping. Remove mounting bracket from back panel.  
Continued  
Mounting  
Bracket  
Figure 6 - Mounting Bracket  
Removing Front Panel Of Heater  
1. Remove two screws near bottom corners of front panel.  
2. Lift straight up on grill guard until it stops. Grill guard will slide up about 1/4".  
3. Pull bottom of front panel forward, then down.  
4. Remove cardboard packing from grill and glass.  
Figure 7 - Removing Front Panel Of Heater  
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 16 inches apart from their centers. Attach mounting bracket to wall in  
one of two ways.  
1. Attaching to wall stud  
2. Attaching to wall anchor  
Attaching to wall stud This method provides the strongest hold. Insert mounting  
screws through mounting bracket and into wall studs.  
Attaching to wall anchor This method allows you to attach mounting bracket to  
hollow walls (wall areas between studs) or to solid walls (concrete or masonry).  
Decide which method better suits your needs. Either method will provide a secure  
hold for the mounting bracket.  
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Marking Screw Locations  
1. Tape mounting bracket to wall where heater will be located. Make sure mount-  
ing bracket is level.  
INSTALLINGTO  
WALL  
Continued  
WARNING  
Maintain minimum clearances shown in Figure 8. If you can,  
provide greater clearances from floor and joining wall.  
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. Remove tape and mounting bracket from wall.  
11"  
Min.  
7 1/4"  
Min.  
16"  
16"  
Only Insert Mounting  
Screws Through Last  
Hole On Each End  
Only Insert Mounting  
Screws Through Last  
Hole On Each End  
18 3/4"  
Min.  
18 3/4"  
Min.  
AjdoingWal  
AjdoingWal  
Floor  
Floor  
Models VP2800BTC  
Models VP2000BTC  
Figure 8 - Mounting Bracket Clearances  
Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall  
Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and spacers are in hardware package. The  
hardware package is provided with heater.  
Attaching to wall stud method  
For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs  
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. 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.  
2. Fold wall anchor as shown in Figure 9.  
Figure 9 - Folding Anchor  
3. Insert wall anchor (wings first) into hole. Tap anchor flush to wall.  
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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!  
INSTALLINGTO  
WALL  
For thick walls (over 1/2" thick) or solid walls, do not pop open wings.  
Continued  
Figure 10 - Popping Open Anchor Wings For Thin Walls  
5. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line up last hole on each end of bracket with  
wall anchors.  
6. Insert mounting screws through bracket and into wall anchors.  
7. Tighten screws until mounting bracket is firmly fastened to wall.  
Placing Heater On Mounting Bracket  
1. Locate two horizontal slots on back panel of heater.  
2. Place heater onto mounting bracket. Slide horizontal slots onto stand-out tabs on  
mounting bracket.  
Horizontal Slots  
Stand-Out Tab  
Mounting Bracket  
(attached to wall)  
Figure 11 - Mounting Heater Onto Mounting Bracket  
Installing Bottom Mounting Screws  
1. Locate two bottom mounting holes. These holes are near bottom on back panel  
of heater (see Figure 12).  
2. Mark screw locations on wall.  
3. Remove heater from mounting bracket.  
4. If installing bottom mounting screws into hollow or solid wall, install wall anchors.  
Follow steps 1 through 4 under Attaching To Wall Anchor Method, page 12.  
If installing bottom mounting screw into wall stud, drill holes at marked loca-  
tions using 9/64" drill bit.  
5. Replace heater onto mounting bracket.  
6. Place spacers between bottom mounting holes and wall anchor or drilled hole.  
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 secured 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 14-16).  
Figure 12 - Installing Bottom Mounting Screws  
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CONNECTING  
TO GAS  
NOTICE  
A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply.  
Follow all local codes.  
SUPPLY  
CAUTION  
Never connect heater directly to the propane supply. This heater  
requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external  
regulator between the heater and propane supply.  
The installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce  
incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and  
14 inches of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator  
damage could occur. Install the external regulator with the vent pointing down as  
shown in Figure 13. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.  
Propane  
Supply Tank  
External  
Regulator  
Vent Pointing  
Down  
Figure 13 - External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down  
CAUTION  
Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-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 pressure will occur.  
Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters  
VP2000BTC  
VP2800BTC  
3/8" or greater  
1/2" or greater  
Installation must include a manual shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap.  
Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream  
from heater (see Figure 14, page 15).  
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads. This will prevent excess sealant  
from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves.  
CAUTION  
Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.  
Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 14, page 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.  
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IMPORTANT: Hold the pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas  
CONNECTING  
TO GAS  
piping and/or fittings.  
Note: Burner bracket  
not shown for clarity  
Pressure  
SUPPLY  
Continued  
Regulator  
3/8" NPT  
Pipe Nipple  
Heater  
Cabinet  
Ground Joint  
Union  
Tee Joint  
Manual  
Test  
Gauge  
Connection *  
Reducer  
Bushing to  
1/8" NPT  
Shutoff  
Valve *  
Typical Inlet  
1/8" NPT  
Plug Tap  
Pipe From  
External Regulator  
(11" W.C. to 14" W.C.  
Pressure)  
Tee Joint  
Sediment  
Trap  
Pipe  
Nipple  
3" Minimum  
Cap  
Figure 14 - Gas Connection  
* An A.G.A. design certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable  
alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A. design certified  
manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 30.  
CHECKING  
GAS  
CONNECTIONS  
WARNING  
Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or  
servicing. Correct all leaks at once.  
WARNING  
Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of  
liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.  
Correct all leaks at once.  
CAUTION  
Make sure external regulator has been installed between propane  
supply and heater. See guidelines under Connecting to Gas Sup-  
ply, page 14.  
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM  
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG  
1. Disconnect heater and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply  
piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 PSIG will damage heater regulator.  
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected.  
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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.  
CHECKING  
GAS  
CONNECTIONS  
Continued  
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG  
1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 15).  
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening  
propane supply tank valve.  
3. Check all joints from propane supply tank to manual shutoff valve (see Figure  
16). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming  
show a leak.  
4. Correct all leaks at once.  
PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS  
1. Open manual shutoff valve (see Figure 15).  
2. Open propane supply tank valve.  
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position.  
4. Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to thermostat gas valve (see Figure  
16). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming  
show a leak.  
5. Correct all leaks at once.  
6. Light heater (see Operating Heater, pages 17 through 19). Check all other  
internal joints for leaks.  
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 19).  
8. Replace front panel.  
Open  
Manual  
Shutoff  
Valve  
Closed  
Figure 15 - Manual Shutoff Valve  
Thermostat Gas Valve  
Propane  
Supply Tank  
Manual  
Shutoff  
Valve  
Figure 16 - Checking Gas Joints  
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OPERATING  
HEATER  
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING  
WARNING  
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or  
explosion may result causing property damage, personal  
injury or loss of life.  
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 the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will  
settle on the floor.  
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 build-  
ing.  
• 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.  
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 technician or gas supplier. Force or attempted  
repair may result in a fire or explosion.  
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call  
a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part  
of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.  
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS  
1. STOP! Read the safety information above.  
2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open.  
3. Turn control knob clockwise  
to the OFF position.  
Clockwise  
Control Knob  
Ignitor Button  
T
O
O F F  
LO  
I L  
P
H I  
IGNITOR  
Figure 17 - Control Knob In The OFF Position  
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4. Wait five (5) 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  
at the top of page 17. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.  
OPERATING  
HEATER  
Continued  
5. Turn control knob counterclockwise  
to the PILOT position. Press  
C-clockwise  
in control knob for five (5) seconds (see Figure 17).  
Note: You may be running this heater for the first time after hooking up  
to gas supply. If so, the control knob may need to be pressed in for 30  
seconds. This will allow air to bleed from the gas system.  
• If control knob does not pop up when released, contact a qualified  
service person or gas supplier for repairs.  
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. The pilot can be  
seen through the glass panel. If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until  
pilot lights.  
Note: If pilot does not stay lit, refer to Troubleshooting, pages 22 through  
25. Also 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 19.  
Ignitor Electrode  
Thermocouple  
Pilot Burner  
Figure 18 - Pilot  
7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30  
seconds, release control knob.  
• If control knob does not pop up when released, contact a qualified  
service person or gas supplier for repairs.  
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 3 through 7. This heater has a safety  
interlock system. Wait one (1) minute before lighting pilot again.  
C-clockwise  
8. Turn control knob counterclockwise  
to desired heating level. The  
main burner should light. Set control knob to any heat level between HI  
and LO.  
CAUTION  
Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the manual shutoff valve.  
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OPERATING  
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE  
HEATER  
Continued  
Shutting Off Heater  
1. Turn control knob clockwise  
to the OFF position.  
Clockwise  
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed.  
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit)  
1. Turn control knob clockwise  
to the PILOT position.  
Clockwise  
THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION  
The thermostatic control used on these models differs from standard thermo-  
stats. Standard thermostats simply turn on and off the burner. The thermostat  
used on this heater senses the room temperature. The thermostat adjusts the  
amount of gas flow to the burner. This increases or decreases the burner flame  
height. At times the room may exceed the set temperature. If so, the burner  
will shut off. The burner will cycle back on when room temperature drops  
below the set temperature. The control knob can be set to any heat level  
between HI and LO. Selecting the HI setting will cause the burner to remain  
fully on without modulating down in most cases.  
Note: The thermostat sensing bulb measures the temperature of air near the  
heater cabinet. This may not always agree with room temperature (depending  
on housing construction, installation 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 11).  
2. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Procedures, pages 17 and 18.  
3. With control knob pressed in, strike match. Hold match to pilot until pilot  
lights.  
4. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30  
seconds, release control knob.  
5. Replace front panel.  
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Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often.  
INSPECTING  
BURNER  
PILOT FLAME PATTERN  
Figure 19 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 20 shows an incorrect pilot  
flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will  
cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the heater will shut  
down.  
Pilot Burner  
Thermocouple  
Figure 19 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern  
Thermocouple  
Pilot Burner  
Figure 20 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern  
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 20  
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 19).  
• see Troubleshooting, pages 22 through 25  
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BURNER FLAME PATTERN  
Figure 21 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 22 shows an incorrect  
INSPECTING  
BURNER burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping of  
the flame. It also shows the flame higher than 1/2 the glass panel height.  
Continued  
WARNING  
If yellow tipping occurs, your heater could produce increased  
levels of carbon monoxide. If burner flame pattern shows yellow  
tipping, follow instructions at bottom of this page.  
NOTICE  
Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping. Dirt or other fine  
particles enter the heater and burn causing brief patches of orange  
flame.  
1/2 GLASS HEIGHT  
CORRECT FLAME PATTERN  
AT HIGH POSITION  
Figure 21 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern  
Yellow  
Tipping  
1/2 GLASS HEIGHT  
INCORRECT FLAME PATTERN  
AT HIGH POSITION  
Figure 22 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern  
If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 22  
• turn heater off (see To Turn Gas To Appliance, page 19).  
• see Troubleshooting, pages 22 through 25  
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CLEANING  
AND  
WARNING  
Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning.  
MAINTENANCE  
CAUTION  
You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air  
passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before  
each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service  
person. Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive  
lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc.  
ODS/PILOT AND BURNER  
• 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 soap and water mixture. Wipe the  
cabinet to remove dust.  
TROUBLE-  
SHOOTING  
WARNING  
Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a  
qualified service person should service and repair heater.  
Note: All troubleshooting  
items are listed in order of  
operation.  
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, there is no  
spark at ODS/pilot  
1. Ignitor electrode posi-  
tioned wrong  
2. Ignitor electrode broken  
1. Replace ignitor  
2. Replace ignitor  
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 piezo ignitor  
5. Replace ignitor cable  
6. Replace piezo ignitor  
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OBSERVED  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE  
CAUSE  
TROUBLE-  
REMEDY  
SHOOTING  
When ignitor button  
is pressed, there is  
spark at ODS/pilot  
but no ignition  
1. Gas supply turned off  
or manual shutoff  
valve closed  
2. Control knob not in  
PILOT position  
1. Turn on gas supply or  
open manual shutoff  
valve  
2. Turn control knob to  
PILOT position  
Continued  
3. Control knob not  
pressed in while in  
PILOT position  
3. Press in control knob  
while in PILOT  
position  
4. Air in gas lines when  
installed  
4. Continue holding down  
control knob. Repeat  
igniting operation until  
air is removed  
5. Depleted gas supply  
6. ODS/pilot is clogged  
5. Contact local propane  
gas company  
6. Clean ODS/pilot (see  
Cleaning and Main-  
tenance, page 22) or  
replace ODS/pilot  
assembly  
7. Gas regulator setting is  
not correct  
7. Replace gas regulator  
ODS/pilot lights but  
flame goes out when  
control knob is  
released  
1. Control knob not fully  
pressed in  
2. Control knob not  
pressed in long enough  
1. Press in control knob  
fully  
2. After ODS/pilot lights,  
keep control knob  
pressed in 30 seconds  
3. Wait one minute for  
safety interlock system  
to reset. Repeat  
3. Safety interlock system  
has been triggered  
ignition operation  
4. Fully open manual  
shut-off valve  
4. Manual shutoff valve  
not fully open  
5. Thermocouple connec-  
tion loose at control  
valve  
5. Hand tighten until  
snug, then tighten 1/4  
turn more  
6. Pilot flame not touch-  
ing thermocouple,  
6. A) Contact local  
propane gas company  
B) Clean ODS/pilot  
(see Cleaning and  
Maintenance, page  
22) or replace ODS/  
pilot assembly  
which allows thermo-  
couple to cool, causing  
pilot flame to 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  
7. Thermocouple damaged  
8. Control valve damaged  
7. Replace thermocouple  
8. Replace control valve  
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OBSERVED  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE  
CAUSE  
TROUBLE-  
REMEDY  
SHOOTING  
Burner does not light  
after ODS/pilot is lit  
1. Burner orifice is  
clogged  
1. Clean burner (see  
Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 22) or  
Continued  
replace burner orifice  
2. Burner orifice diameter 2. Replace burner orifice  
is too small  
3. Inlet gas pressure is  
too low  
3. Contact local propane  
gas company  
Delayed ignition of  
burner  
1. Manifold pressure is  
too low  
1. Contact local propane  
gas company  
2. Burner orifice is  
clogged  
2. Clean burner (see  
Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 22) or  
replace burner orifice  
Burner backfiring  
during combustion  
1. Burner orifice is  
clogged or damaged  
1. Clean burner (see  
Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 22) or  
replace burner orifice  
2. Replace burner  
2. Burner damaged  
3. Gas regulator defective  
3. Replace gas regulator  
Yellow flame during  
burner combustion  
1. Not enough air  
1. Check burner for dirt  
and debris. If found,  
clean burner (see  
Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 22)  
2. Gas regulator defective  
2. Replace gas regulator  
Slight smoke or odor  
during initial opera-  
tion  
1. Residues from manu-  
facturing processes  
1. Problem will stop after a  
few hours of operation  
Heater produces a  
whistling noise when  
burner is lit  
1. Turning control knob  
to HI position when  
burner is cold  
1. Turn control knob to LO  
position and let warm up  
for a minute  
2. Air in gas line  
2. Operate burner until air  
is removed from line.  
Have gas line checked  
by local propane gas  
company  
3. Air passageways on  
heater blocked  
3. Observe minimum  
installation clearances  
(see Figure 4, page 10)  
4. Clean burner (see  
Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 22) or  
4. Dirty or partially  
clogged burner orifice  
replace burner orifice  
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TROUBLE-  
WARNING  
If you smell gas  
SHOOTING  
Shut off gas supply.  
Continued  
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  
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  
Heater produces a  
clicking/ticking noise  
just after burner is lit  
or shut off  
1. Metal expanding while  
heating or contracting  
while cooling  
1. This is common with  
most heaters. If noise is  
excessive, contact  
qualified service person  
Heater produces  
unwanted odors  
1. Heater burning vapors  
from paint, hair spray,  
glues, etc. (see IMPOR-  
TANT statement above).  
2. Low fuel supply  
3. Gas leak. See Warn-  
ing statement at  
1. Ventilate room. Stop  
using odor causing  
products while heater is  
running  
2. Refill supply tank  
3. Locate and correct all  
leaks (see Checking Gas  
Connections, page 15)  
top of page  
Heater shuts off in  
use (ODS operates)  
1. Not enough fresh air is  
available  
2. Low line pressure  
1. Open window and/or  
door for ventilation  
2. Contact local propane  
gas company  
3. ODS/pilot is partially  
clogged  
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see  
Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 22)  
Gas odor even when  
control knob is in  
OFF position  
1. Gas leak. See Warn-  
ing statement at  
top of page  
1. Locate and correct all  
leaks (see Checking Gas  
Connections, page 15)  
2. Control valve defective 2. Replace control valve  
Gas odor during  
combustion  
1. Foreign matter between  
control valve and burner  
2. Gas leak. See Warn-  
ing statement at  
1. Take apart gas tubing and  
remove foreign matter  
2. Locate and correct all  
leaks (see Checking Gas  
Connections, page 15)  
top of page  
Moisture/condensa-  
tion noticed on  
windows  
1. Not enough combus-  
tion/ventilation air  
1. Refer to Air for Combus-  
tion and Ventilation re-  
quirements (page 5)  
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TECHNICAL  
SERVICE  
VP2000BTC  
10,000/20,000  
Propane Only  
Piezo  
VP2800BTC  
15,000/30,000  
Propane Only  
Piezo  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Btu (Variable)  
Type Gas  
Ignition  
Pressure Regulator Setting  
8" W.C.  
8" W.C.  
Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water)  
Maximum  
14"  
11"  
14"  
11"  
Minimum  
Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)  
Heater (Includes knobs & grill) 23.5 x 18.5 x 8.0  
23.5 x 25.9 x 8.0  
26 x 27.75 x 9.63  
Carton  
26 x 20.5 x 9.63  
Weight (pounds)  
Heater  
22  
27  
30  
35  
Shipping  
When gas pressure is too low  
SERVICE  
HINTS  
• pilot will not stay lit  
• burner will have delayed ignition  
• heater will not produce specified heat  
• propane gas supply may be low  
When gas quality is bad  
• pilot will not stay lit  
• burner 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 gas supplier.  
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SERVICE  
PUBLICATIONS  
Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty cover-  
age for parts replaced under warranty.  
REPLACEMENT  
PARTS  
Parts Under Warranty  
Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement  
part(s), call DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190.  
When calling 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 you to return the defective part to the factory.  
Parts Not Under Warranty  
Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t 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  
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This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow  
the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 27 of this manual.  
PARTS LIST  
KEY  
PART NUMBER FOR  
NO.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
VP2000BTC  
VP2800BTC  
098304-01  
098742-14  
103476-02  
101108-01  
098533-05AA  
098260-10  
098532-05AA  
M11084-26  
098352-02CJ  
098271-03  
098249-01  
099440-06  
098514-01  
098515-01  
103447-01  
099387-03  
103845-03  
099066-01  
099415-06  
099553-01  
103255-01  
103256-01  
098522-13  
098531-04  
097159-04  
M11084-26  
M11084-38  
NJF-8C  
DESCRIPTION  
Screw, #10 x 3/8"  
Front Panel  
QTY.  
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
4
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
098304-01  
098742-13  
103476-01  
101108-01  
098533-04AA  
098260-09  
098532-04AA  
M11084-26  
098352-01CJ  
098271-03  
098249-01  
099440-06  
098514-01  
098515-01  
103446-01  
099387-03  
103845-01  
099066-01  
099415-06  
099553-01  
103255-01  
103256-01  
098522-11  
098530-03  
097159-04  
M11084-26  
M11084-38  
NJF-8C  
Grill Guard  
Clip, Grill Guard  
Bottom Glass Retainer  
Glass Panel  
Top Glass Retainer  
Screw, #10 x 3/8"  
Deflector Unit  
9
10  
11  
12  
12-1  
12-2  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
Ignitor Cable  
Nut, M5  
ODS/Pilot Assembly  
Thermocouple  
Ignitor Electrode  
Burner  
3/16" Pilot Tubing  
Injector  
Mounting Bracket  
Pressure Regulator  
Pilot Shield  
3/8" Outlet (Burner) Tubing  
3/8" Inlet Tubing  
Thermostat Gas Valve  
Cabinet  
Piezo Ignitor  
Screw, #10 x 3/8"  
Screw, #8 x 3/8"  
Hex Nut  
PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN  
098305-01  
100642-01  
098305-01  
100642-01  
Control Position Label  
Hardware Assembly  
1
1
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these accessories, call DESA International’s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879  
for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of  
this manual.  
ACCESSORIES  
FAN KITS - GA3100A, and GA3200TA  
For all models. Provides better heat distribu-  
tion. Makes heater more efficient. Complete  
installation and operating instructions  
included.  
Manually controlled - GA3100A. Includes  
ON/OFF switch.  
Thermostatically controlled - GA3200TA.  
Includes three settings: ON/OFF/AUTO.  
FLOOR MOUNTING STAND  
Model VP2000BTC - GA4000B  
Model VP2800BTC - GA4010B  
For locating heater on the floor, away  
from a wall. Complete installation  
instructions included.  
MANUAL SHUTOFF  
VALVE - GA5010  
For all models. Manual shutoff valve  
with 1/8" NPT tap.  
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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  
VENT-FREE RESIDENTIAL GAS HEATERS  
DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for three (3) years and five  
(5) years on stainless steel burners from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed,  
operatedandmaintainedinaccordancewithallapplicableinstructions. TomakeaclaimunderthiswarrantytheBillofSale  
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 Authorized Service Center.  
Warrantypart(s)MUSTbeobtainedthroughauthorizeddealersofthisproductand/orDESAInternationalwhowillprovide  
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 OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THREE (3) YEARS ON ALL COMPO-  
NENTSANDFIVE(5)YEARSONSTAINLESSSTEELBURNERSFROMTHEDATEOFFIRSTPURCHASE;AND  
DESA INTERNATIONAL’S LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT  
AND DESA INTERNATIONAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER  
INCLUDING 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  
consequentialdamages, sotheabovelimitationonimpliedwarranties, orexclusionorlimitationondamagesmaynotapply  
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  
103876-01  
REV. A  
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