Save this manual for future reference. Models: vp1600d, vp1600ita, vp2600d, and vp2200ita ® infrared vent-free propane/lp gas heater 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...
2 101823 contents section page safety information ......................................................................... 2 product identification .................................................................... 4 local codes .......................................................................
3 101823 safety information continued warning icon g 001 warnings continued warning: any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. 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...
4 101823 product features 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 ign...
5 101823 fresh air for combustion and ventilation warning icon g 001 warning 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 a...
6 101823 fresh air for combustion and ventilation continued 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...
7 101823 fresh air for combustion and ventilation continued or remove door into adjoining room, option 3 ventilation grills into adjoining room, option 2 12" 12" ventilation grills into adjoining room, option 1 warning icon g 001 warning if the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller tha...
8 101823 fresh air for combustion and ventilation continued figure 3 - ventilation air from outdoors 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. C...
9 101823 installing to wall notice a qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes. Continued 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 bef...
10 101823 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. Thermost...
11 101823 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. Installing to wall continued mounting bracket figure 6 - mounting bracket location removing front panel of heat...
12 101823 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. Remov...
13 101823 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 ...
14 101823 connecting to gas supply notice a qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. Typical pipe diameters vp1600d or vp1600ita 3/8" or greater vp2600d or vp2200ita 1/2" or greater installation must include a manual shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" n...
15 101823 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 grou...
16 101823 3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane/lp 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 ...
17 101823 operating heater models vp1600ita and vp2200ita 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 nex...
18 101823 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. Operating heater models vp1600ita and vp2200ita continued 4. Wa...
19 101823 figure 18 - pilot operating heater models vp1600ita and vp2200ita continued to select heating level warning icon g 001 caution do not try to adjust heating levels by using the manual shut- off valve. Warning icon g 001 warning when running heater, set control knob at the 1, 2, 3, or 4 lock...
20 101823 to turn off gas to appliance operating heater models vp1600ita and vp2200ita 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...
21 101823 high off low med pilot ign ignitor operating heater models vp1600d and vp2600d 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 are...
22 101823 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 f...
23 101823 to select heating 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 positio...
24 101823 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 applian...
25 101823 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 vp1600ita and vp2200ita] or page 24 [mod...
26 101823 cleaning and maintenance warning icon g 001 warning 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 ...
27 101823 remedy 1. Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve. 2. Press in control knob while pressing ignitor button (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 igniti...
28 101823 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...
29 101823 warning icon g 001 warning 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 supp...
30 101823 specifications vp1600ita vp2200ita btu (variable) 6,000-16,000 6,500-22,000 type gas propane/lp only propane/lp 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 ...
31 101823 replacement parts 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...
32 101823 heater exploded view illustrated parts breakdown model vp1600ita 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 a b c 23-1 23-2 23-3 23-4 23-5 23-7 23-6 23-8 23-9 23-15 23-11 23-12 23-10 23-13 23-14 23-17 23-16 burner assembly.
33 101823 parts list model vp1600ita 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 09823...
34 101823 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 illustrated parts breakdown model vp2200ita 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 101823 parts list model vp2200ita 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 09823...
36 101823 heater exploded view illustrated parts breakdown model vp1600d 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 1 2 3 11 6 4 8 5 6 7 12 18 13 9 10 14 16 15 17.
37 101823 parts list model vp1600d 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-...
38 101823 heater exploded view illustrated parts breakdown model vp2600d 13-15 13-14 ods/pilot burner assembly 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 1 2 3 11 6 13 4 8 5 6 7 12 18 9 10 14 15 16 17.
39 101823 parts list model vp2600d 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-...
Keep this warranty warranty information model serial no. Date purchased 101823-01 rev. D 3/96 patent pending limited warranty vanguard vent-free propane/lp gas heaters desa international warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for three (3) years from the date of fi...
