Desa VP1600IT manual

Save this manual for future reference. Models: VP1600C, VP1600IT , VP2600C, and VP2200IT ® VENT -FREE PROP ANE GAS HEA TER OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL 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 u[...]

2 100751 CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Safety Information ......................................................................... 2 Product Identification .................................................................... 4 Local Codes ................................................................................... 4 Unpacking ......................[...]

3 100751 SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNINGS Continued WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. 1. Use only propane gas. Do not convert heater to use different fuel type. 2. Do not place propane supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane supply tank(s) outdoors. 3. This heater shall not be[...]

4 100751 PRODUCT FEA TURES Safety Device 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,[...]

5 100751 FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNING This heater must have fresh air for proper operation. If not, poor fuel combustion could result. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever.[...]

6 100751 FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNING You must provide additional ventilation air in a confined space. 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 th[...]

7 100751 FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION 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 wal[...]

8 100751 FRESH AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued VENTILATION AIR (Continued) Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these items directly to the outdoors or space[...]

9 100751 INST ALLING T O W ALL NOTICE A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes. Continued CHECK GAS TYPE Use only propane gas. If your gas supply is not propane, 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 l[...]

10 100751 For convenience and efficiency, install heater • where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service • in coldest part of room An optional fan kit is available from your dealer. See Accessories , page 31 If planning to use fan, locate heater near an electrical outlet. THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB (Models VP1600IT and VP2200IT[...]

11 100751 INSTALLING HEATER TO 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. INST ALLING T O W ALL Continued Mounting Bracket Figure 6 - Mounting Bracket Location Removing Front Panel Of Heater 1. Remove two screws near bottom corners of [...]

12 100751 Marking Screw Locations 1. Tape mounting bracket to wall where heater will be located. Make sure mount- ing bracket is level. 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. Models VP26[...]

13 100751 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! For thick walls (over 1/2" thick) or solid walls, do not pop open wings. Figure 10 - Popping Open Anchor Wings For Thin Walls 5. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line up last hole on each[...]

14 100751 CONNECTING T O GAS SUPPL Y NOTICE A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. Typical Pipe Diameters VP1600C or VP1600IT 3/8" or greater VP2600C or VP2200IT 1/2" or greater Installation must include a manual shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach[...]

15 100751 IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings. Tee Joint Reducer Bushing to 1/8" NPT 1/8" NPT Plug Tap Test Gauge Connection * Sediment Trap Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Cap CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Manual Shutoff Valve * 1/2" NPT Pipe Nipple Ground Joint Union Heater Cabinet PRESS[...]

16 100751 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. Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG 1. Close manual shutoff valv[...]

17 100751 OPERA TING HEA TER Models VP1600IT and VP2200IT FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 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 ai[...]

18 100751 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information at the top of page 17. 2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open. 3. Turn thermostat control knob on left side of heater clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position. OPERA TING HEA TER Models VP1600IT and VP2200IT Continued 4. Wait five minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell f[...]

19 100751 Figure 18 - Pilot OPERA TING HEA TER Models VP1600IT and VP2200IT Continued T O SELECT HEA TING LEVEL WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the manual shut- off valve. WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNING When running heater, set control knob at the 1, 2, 3, or 4 locked positions. Never set control knob between lo[...]

20 100751 T O TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE OPERA TING HEA TER Models VP1600IT and VP2200IT Continued Shutting Off Heater 1. Turn thermostat control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position. 2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) 1. Turn thermostat control knob clock[...]

21 100751 OPERA TING HEA TER Models VP1600C and VP2600C FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 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 [...]

22 100751 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 at the top of page 21. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step. 5. Press in control knob. Note: You may be running this heater for the first time after hooking up to gas supply. If[...]

23 100751 T O SELECT HEA TING LEVEL Figure 22 - Burner Patterns LOW HIGH OFF MED 1. Slightly press in control knob and turn counterclockwise C-clockwise to the LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH positions. IMPORTANT: Release downward pressure while turning control knob. Control knob will lock at the desired position. OPERA TING HEA TER Models VP1600C and VP2600C[...]

24 100751 GRH/OV 007 GOOD PILOT/LP Thermocouple Pilot Burner Figure 23 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Thermocouple GRH/OV 008 BAD PILOT/LP Pilot Burner Figure 24 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 24 • turn heater off (see To TurnOff Gas to Appliance , page 20 [models VP1600IT and VP2200IT] or p[...]

25 100751 Figure 25 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern Bad Burner Pattern-Plaque GRH/OV 019 Figure 26 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 26 • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance , page 20 [models VP1600IT and VP2200IT] or page 24 [models VP1600C and VP2600C]) • see Troubleshooting[...]

26 100751 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNING Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. WARNING ICON G 001 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 [...]

27 100751 REMEDY 1. Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve. 2. Press in control knob while turning to PILOT/ IGN position (non- thermostat models only). Press in thermostat control knob while turning to PILOT/IGN position (thermostat models only) 3. Continue holding down control knob. Repeat igniting operation until air is removed. 4. Cont[...]

28 100751 OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner(s) does not light after ODS/pilot is lit. Delayed ignition of burner(s) Burner backfiring during combustion. Burner plaque(s) does not glow. Slight smoke or odor during initial opera- tion Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off. REMEDY 1. Clean burner orifice(s) (see Cleaning [...]

29 100751 WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNING TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued 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 canno[...]

30 100751 SPECIFICA TIONS VP1600IT VP2200IT BTU (Variable) 6,000-16,000 6,500-22,000 Type Gas Propane Only Propane Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 8" W.C. 8" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 14" 14" Minimum 11" 11" Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D) Heater 23.5 x 18.5 x 8 23.5 x 25.9 x 8 [...]

31 100751 REPLACEMENT P ARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. Parts Under Warranty Contact authorized dealer from whom you purchased this product. If they are unable to supply original replacement part(s), call DESA International’s Technical Service Department a[...]

32 100751 HEATER EXPLODED VIEW ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN Model VP1600IT 1 2 3 11 6 4 8 5 6 7 12 23 9 10 24 14 17 16 21 18 22 20 19 15 13 ODS/PILOT BURNER ASSEMBLY A B C 23-1 23-2 23-3 23-4 23-5 23-7 23-6 23-8 23-12 23-16 23-11 23-15 23-10 23-17 23-14 23-13 23-9 23-17 23-16[...]

33 100751 P ARTS LIST Model VP1600IT This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 2 2 098742-13 Front Panel 1 3 098238-01 Grill Guard 1 4 098342-01 Clip-Grill Gua[...]

34 100751 1 2 3 11 6 4 8 5 6 7 12 23 9 10 24 14 17 16 21 18 22 20 19 15 13 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN Model VP2200IT 23-18 23-17 D C 23-1 23-2 23-3 23-8 23-13 23-12 23-11 B A 23-5 23-6 23-4 23-9 23-7 23-16 23-10 23-14 23-15 BURNER ASSEMBLY HEATER EXPLODED VIEW ODS/PILOT[...]

35 100751 P ARTS LIST Model VP2200IT This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 2 2 098742-14 Front Panel 1 3 098238-05 Grill Guard 1 4 098342-01 Clip-Grill Gua[...]

36 100751 1 2 3 11 6 4 8 5 6 7 12 13 9 10 14 16 15 HEATER EXPLODED VIEW ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN Model VP1600C 13-15 13-14 BURNER ASSEMBLY A B C 13-1 13-2 13-3 13-10 13-4 13-5 13-6 13-7 13-8 13-9 13-12 13-13 13-11 13-16 ODS/PILOT[...]

37 100751 P ARTS LIST Model VP1600C This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 2 2 098742-13 Front Panel 1 3 098238-01 Grill Guard 1 4 098342-01 Clip-Grill Guar[...]

38 100751 1 2 3 11 6 13 4 8 5 6 7 12 9 10 14 15 16 HEATER EXPLODED VIEW ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN Model VP2600C 13-15 13-14 ODS/PILOT E D C 13-1 13-2 13-3 13-9 13-4 13-5 13-7 13-6 13-8 13-10 13-12 13-13 13-11 B A 13-16 BURNER ASSEMBLY[...]

39 100751 P ARTS LIST Model VP2600C This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 2 2 098742-14 Front Panel 1 3 098238-02 Grill Guard 1 4 098342-01 Clip-Grill Guar[...]

KEEP THIS WARRANTY W ARRANTY INFORMA TION Model Serial No. Date Purchased 100751-01 REV. C 5/94 Patent Pending LIMITED WARRANTY VANGUARD VENT-FREE PROPANE GAS HEATERS DESA International warrants this product and any parts thereof, to be free from defects in material and workmanship for two years from the date of first purchase, provided that the pr[...]