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  • Page 1

    Save this manual for future reference. VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS MINI-HEAR TH ® HEA TER OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL VMH3000TPS Shown With Optional Mantel Which Features a Built-In Base This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes. * Aftermarket: Comp[...]

  • Page 2

    2 106056-01 GAS RESIDENTIAL HEA TERS ® LOCAL CODES 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 ANS Z223.1 , also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 National Fire Protection [...]

  • Page 3

    3 106056 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - Vent-Free Gas Log Propane/LP Gas Space Heater UNP ACKING 1. Remove heater from carton. 2. Remove all protective packaging ap- plied to heater for shipment. 3. Make sure your heater includes two hardware packets. 4. Check heater for any shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly infor[...]

  • Page 4

    4 106056-01 GAS RESIDENTIAL HEA TERS ® Attaching Brass Front Trim to Front Panel 1. Locate brass front trim in brass trim package. 2. Slide the head of two truss-head screws from hardware packet into each end of brass front trim (see Figure 5). 3. Line up screws with holes in front panel (see Figure 4). Insert screws in holes. Attach nuts from ins[...]

  • Page 5

    5 106056 OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Today’s homes are built more energy effi- cient 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,[...]

  • Page 6

    6 106056-01 GAS RESIDENTIAL HEA TERS ® DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION 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 b[...]

  • Page 7

    7 106056 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 pro- vide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see [...]

  • Page 8

    8 106056-01 GAS RESIDENTIAL HEA TERS ® WARNING: Never install the heater • in a bedroom or a 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 area[...]

  • Page 9

    9 106056 OWNER’S MANUAL Thermostat Sensing Bulb Clamp 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 Fig- ure 2, page 3). 2. Locate thermostat sensing bulb just under burner assembly . IMPORTANT: Attach ther[...]

  • Page 10

    10 106056-01 GAS RESIDENTIAL HEA TERS ® 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 Fig[...]

  • Page 11

    11 106056 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued Mounting Heater to Optional Hearth Base 1. Lay heater on its back on a table with the bottom of heater overhanging the edge of the table. 2. Remove 2 shipping screws in bottom of heater . Discard shipping screws. 3. Line up mounting holes on top of hearth base with holes in bottom of heater (see F[...]

  • Page 12

    12 106056-01 GAS RESIDENTIAL HEA TERS ® 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 21). An appliance main gas valve (manual shutoff valve) must be located within easy reach for turning the gas supply on [...]

  • Page 13

    13 106056 OWNER’S MANUAL ON POSITION OFF POSITION CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect heater and its individual manual shutof f v alve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage heater regula tor . 2. Cap of f open end of ga[...]

  • Page 14

    14 106056-01 GAS RESIDENTIAL HEA TERS ® PILOT LO OFF HI IGNITOR OPERA TING HEA TER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 24 - Control Knob In The OFF Position Control Knob Ignitor Button 1. STOP! Read the safety inf ormation, column 1. 2. Make sur e manual shutoff valve is fully open. 3. T urn contr ol knob clockwise to[...]

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    15 106056 OWNER’S MANUAL OPERA TING HEA TER Continued THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION The thermostatic control used on this heater differs from standard thermostats. 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[...]

  • Page 16

    16 106056-01 GAS RESIDENTIAL HEA TERS ® TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off and un- plug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified ser- vice person should service and repair heater. REMEDY 1. Replace ignitor 2. Replace ignitor 3. Reconnect ignitor cable 4. Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing. Keep ignitor cable dry 5. T[...]

  • Page 17

    17 106056 OWNER’S MANUAL REMEDY 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance , page 19) or replace burner orifice 2. Replace burner orifice 3. Contact local propane/LP company 1. Contact local propane/LP company 2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance , page 19) or replace burner orifice 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance [...]

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    18 106056-01 GAS RESIDENTIAL HEA TERS ® TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: 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[...]

  • Page 19

    19 106056 OWNER’S MANUAL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 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. W ipe the cabi- net to remove dust. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circu- lating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect thes[...]

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    20 106056-01 GAS RESIDENTIAL HEA TERS ® 12-1 12-2 1 2 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 19 20 23 24 25 8 6 6 21 7 1 3 5 18 16 4 22 26 1 ILLUSTRA TED PAR TS BREAKDOWN VMH3000TPS[...]

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    21 106056 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST VMH3000TPS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual. KEY VMH3000TPS NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 6 2 100566-01CK Front Panel 1 3 100573-01BR Screen Assembly[...]

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    22 106056-01 GAS RESIDENTIAL HEA TERS ® TECHNICAL SER VICE You may have further questions about in- stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190. You can also visit DESA International’s Technical Service web site at www.desatech.com. SPECIFICA TIONS Btu (Variable)[...]

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    23 106056 OWNER’S MANUAL MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 Manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap. HEARTH BASE - GHB802 SERIES For locating heater on the floor. Includes brass trim. Complete installation instruc- tions included. ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories call DESA[...]

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    2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com INTERNA TIONAL 106056-01 REV. A 06/99 LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP MINI-HEARTH ® GAS HEATERS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years and five (5) years on stainless steel burners from t[...]