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Vanguard VN18A, VN18TA, VP16A, VP16TA, Installation Manual

Other manuals for VN18A, VN18TA, VP16A, VP16TA,: Safety Information And Installation Manual
Manual is about: UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) INFRARED GAS HEATER

Summary of VN18A, VN18TA, VP16A, VP16TA,

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    Save this manual for future reference. For more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 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 a...

  • Page 2: Agency, Or The Gas Supplier.

    Www.Desatech.Com 113052-01a 2 warning: improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service, or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer, s...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Www.Desatech.Com 3 113052-01a safety information warning: this product con- tains and/or generates chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Important: read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- at...

  • Page 4: Local Codes

    Www.Desatech.Com 113052-01a 4 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. 6. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventila- tion to run properly...

  • Page 5: Air For Combustion

    Www.Desatech.Com 5 113052-01a air for combustion and ventilation warning: this heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ven- tilation air. Read the following in- structions to insure proper fresh air ...

  • Page 6: Air For Combustion

    Www.Desatech.Com 113052-01a 6 1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height). 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. (vol- ume of space) if additional ventilation to adj...

  • Page 7: Air For Combustion

    Www.Desatech.Com 7 113052-01a air for combustion 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 directl...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Www.Desatech.Com 113052-01a 8 warning: 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...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Www.Desatech.Com 9 113052-01a 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: 1. Attaching t...

  • Page 10: Installation

    Www.Desatech.Com 113052-01a 10 2. Fold wall anchor as shown in figure 9. 3. Insert wall anchor (wings first) into hole. Tap anchor flush to wall. 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 ...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Www.Desatech.Com 11 113052-01a installation continued mounting heater to floor 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). 3. Secure ...

  • Page 12: Installation

    Www.Desatech.Com 113052-01a 12 tee pipe cap joint nipple 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 o...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Www.Desatech.Com 13 113052-01a installation continued pressure testing gas supply piping system test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kpa) 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...

  • Page 14: Operating Heater

    Www.Desatech.Com 113052-01a 14 operating heater non-thermostat models for your safety read before lighting 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. A. This appliance has a pilot which must b...

  • Page 15: Operating Heater

    Www.Desatech.Com 15 113052-01a to select heating level warning: when running heater, set control knob at low, medium, or high locked posi- tions. Never set control knob between locked positions. Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result. Caution: do not try to ad- just heating ...

  • Page 16: Operating Heater

    Www.Desatech.Com 113052-01a 16 of f pi lo t lighting instructions 1. Stop! Read the safety information, page 15, column 2. 2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open. 3. Turn thermostat control knob clockwise clockwise to the off position (see figure 22 or 23 for your model). 4. Wait five mi...

  • Page 17: Operating Heater

    Www.Desatech.Com 17 113052-01a to select heating level infrastat models vp16ita, and vp22ita only warning: when running heater, set 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 monox- ide may result. ...

  • Page 18: Inspecting Heater

    Www.Desatech.Com 113052-01a 18 grh/ov 008 bad pilot/lp grh/ov 007 good pilot/lp thermocouple pilot burner pilot burner thermocouple blue flame yellow flame figure 27 - correct pilot flame pattern figure 28 - incorrect pilot flame pattern figure 29 - correct burner flame pattern inspecting heater che...

  • Page 19: Cleaning and

    Www.Desatech.Com 19 113052-01a cleaning and maintenance warning: turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. Caution: you must keep control areas, burner, and cir- culating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these ar- eas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Www.Desatech.Com 113052-01a 20 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...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Www.Desatech.Com 21 113052-01a troubleshooting continued possible cause 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 3. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open 4. Thermocouple connection loose at control valve 5. Pilot flame not touching ther- mocouple, which allows...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Www.Desatech.Com 113052-01a 22 troubleshooting continued possible cause 1. Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling 1. When heated, vapors from fur- niture polish, wax, carpet cleaner, etc., may turn into white powder residue 1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair spray, glues, ...

  • Page 23: Specifications

    Www.Desatech.Com 23 113052-01a specifications vp16a, vp16ta vp16ita vp26a, vp26ta vp22ita btu (variable) 6,000/11,000/16,000 6,000/16,000 6,000/16,000/26,000 6,500/22,000 type gas propane/lp only propane/lp only propane/lp only propane/lp only ignition electronic electronic electronic electronic pre...

  • Page 24: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    Www.Desatech.Com 113052-01a 24 illustrated parts breakdown cabinet body models vp16a, vn18a, vp26a, vn30a, vp16ta, vn18ta, vp26ta, and vn30ta 14 8 5 7 17 4 3 1 2 16 15 10 9 11 12 13 6 replacement may vary from grill shown aaa battery negative up install battery according to this illustration see pag...

  • Page 25: Parts List

    Www.Desatech.Com 25 113052-01a key part number no. Vp16a vp16ta vn18a vn18ta description qty. 1 107672-01 107672-01 107672-01 107672-01 front panel 1 2 103476-01 103476-01 103476-01 103476-01 grill guard 1 3 104635-01 104635-01 104635-01 104635-01 apron 1 4 107894-01 107894-01 107894-01 107894-01 re...

  • Page 26: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    Www.Desatech.Com 113052-01a 26 illustrated parts breakdown cabinet body models vp16ita and vp22ita 14 17 b c a 18 8 5 7 4 3 1 2 16 15 10 9 11 12 13 6 replacement may vary from grill shown aaa battery negative up install battery according to this illustration see page 30 see page 30

  • Page 27: Parts List

    Www.Desatech.Com 27 113052-01a 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 part number no. Vp16ita vp22ita description qty. 1 107672-01 107675-01 front panel 1 2 103476...

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    Www.Desatech.Com 113052-01a 28 illustrated parts breakdown and parts list 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. 2 ods/pilot 1 5 7 10 8 11 ...

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    Www.Desatech.Com 29 113052-01a 5 7 8 11 12 7 13 9 4 4 1 10 6 3 key part number no. Vp26a vn30a description qty. 1 110803-02 110803-03 ods/pilot 1 2 110186-01 110186-01 thermocouple kit 1 3 098200-03 098200-03 control valve bracket 1 4 105050-02 105050-02 pilot tubing 1 5 099218-07 099218-07 burner 1...

  • Page 30

    Www.Desatech.Com 113052-01a 30 illustrated parts breakdown and parts list 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. 6 3 a b c 5 7 7 7 11 1...

  • Page 31

    Www.Desatech.Com 31 113052-01a illustrated parts breakdown and parts list 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. 5 6 7 4...

  • Page 32: Replacement Parts

    Www.Desatech.Com 113052-01a 32 replacement parts note: use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts re- placed under warranty. Parts under warranty contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call desa heat...

  • Page 33: Parts Central

    Www.Desatech.Com 33 113052-01a 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 203-248-7553 portable heate...

  • Page 34: Notes

    Www.Desatech.Com 113052-01a 34 ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ _____________________________...

  • Page 35: Notes

    Www.Desatech.Com 35 113052-01a ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ _____________________________...

  • Page 36: Warranty Information

    Keep this warranty warranty information model serial no. Date purchased 2701 industrial drive p.O. Box 90004 bowling green, ky 42102-9004 www.Desatech.Com always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time witho...