Vanguard VP1600ITB Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Manual is about: INFRARED VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER

Summary of VP1600ITB

  • Page 1

    Save this manual for future reference. Vp1600itb and vp2200itb ® infrared vent-free propane/lp gas heater owner’s operation and installation manual warning: if the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal in- jury, or loss o...

  • Page 2: Safety

    2 104247 vent-free propane/lp gas heater ® safety information 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/lp supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/ lp supply ta...

  • Page 3: Owner’S Manual

    3 104247 owner’s manual product features safety device this heater has a pilot with an oxygen depletion sensing (ods) safety shutoff sys- tem. 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 th...

  • Page 4: Air For

    4 104247 vent-free propane/lp gas heater ® air for combustion and ventilation 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 k...

  • Page 5: Owner’S Manual

    5 104247 owner’s manual 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 he...

  • Page 6: Air For

    6 104247 vent-free propane/lp gas heater ® 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 ventilation air ventilation air from inside building this fre...

  • Page 7: Owner’S Manual

    7 104247 owner’s manual 36" 3" floor ceiling minimum minimum of carpe combust 8" minimum from sides of heater left side right side installation warning: a qualified ser- vice person must install heater. Follow all local codes. Check gas type use only propane/lp gas. If your gas supply is not propane...

  • Page 8: Installation

    8 104247 vent-free propane/lp gas 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 fig- ure 7). 2. Locate thermostat sensing bulb just under burner asse...

  • Page 9: Owner’S Manual

    9 104247 owner’s manual attaching mounting bracket to wall note: wall anchors, mounting screws, and spacers are in hardware package. The hard- ware package is provided with heater. Attaching to wall stud method for attaching mounting bracket to wall studs 1. Drill holes at marked locations using 9/6...

  • Page 10: Installation

    10 104247 vent-free propane/lp gas heater ® connecting to gas supply warning: a qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. Typical inlet pipe diameters vp1600itb 3/8" or greater vp2200itb 1/2" or greater installation must include equipment shutoff valve, unio...

  • Page 11: Owner’S Manual

    11 104247 owner’s manual o pos p checking gas connections 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 equip- ment shutoff valve from gas supply pip- ing system. Pressures in exc...

  • Page 12: Operating

    12 104247 vent-free propane/lp gas heater ® ignitor pilot lo off hi 1 2 3 4 operating heater 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...

  • Page 13: Owner’S Manual

    13 104247 owner’s manual operating heater continued to select heating level caution: do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equip- ment shutoff valve. Warning: when running heater, set control knob at the 1, 2, 3, or 4 locked positions. Never set control knob between locked positions. Poor...

  • Page 14: Inspecting

    14 104247 vent-free propane/lp gas heater ® grh/ov 007 good pilot/lp thermocouple pilot burner figure 20 - correct pilot flame pattern thermocouple grh/ov 008 bad pilot/lp pilot burner figure 21 - incorrect pilot flame pattern inspecting burner check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern ofte...

  • Page 15: Owner’S Manual

    15 104247 owner’s manual troubleshooting warning: turn off and un- plug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified ser- vice person should service and repair heater. Caution: never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ods/pilot. This can damage ods/ pilot unit. Possible cause 1...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    16 104247 vent-free propane/lp gas heater ® remedy 1. Clean burner orifice(s) (see cleaning and maintenance, page 14) or replace burner orifice(s) 2. Replace burner orifice(s) 3. Contact local propane/lp gas company 1. Contact local propane/lp gas company 2. Clean burner orifice(s) (see cleaning and...

  • Page 17: Owner’S Manual

    17 104247 owner’s manual 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 you c...

  • Page 18: Illustrated

    18 104247 vent-free propane/lp gas heater ® illustrated parts breakdown vp1600itb 21-15 21-14 1 2 3 11 6 4 8 5 6 7 12 21 9 10 22 14 16 19 20 18 17 15 13 a b c 21-1 21-2 21-3 21-4 21-5 21-6 21-7 21-8 21-13 21-10 21-11 21-9 21-12.

  • Page 19: Owner’S Manual

    19 104247 owner’s manual parts list vp1600itb this list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 22 of this manual. Key part no. Number description qty. 1 098304-01 screw, #10 x 3/8" 2 2 098742-13 front panel ...

  • Page 20: Illustrated

    20 104247 vent-free propane/lp gas heater ® illustrated parts breakdown vp2200itb 21-16 21-15 1 2 3 11 6 4 8 5 6 7 12 21 9 10 22 14 16 19 20 17 15 13 18 d c 21-1 21-2 21-3 21-7 21-12 21-11 21-10 b a 21-5 21-4 21-8 21-6 21-9 21-13 21-14.

  • Page 21: Owner’S Manual

    21 104247 owner’s manual parts list vp2200itb this list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 22 of this manual. Key part no. Number description qty. 1 098304-01 screw, #10 x 3/8" 2 2 098742-14 front panel ...

  • Page 22: Technical

    22 104247 vent-free propane/lp gas heater ® 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. ...

  • Page 23: Owner’S Manual

    23 104247 owner’s manual accessories purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call desa international’s parts department at 1-800-972-7879 or write to the address listed on the back page of this manual for referral information. Fan kits - ga...

  • Page 24: Warranty Information

    Keep this warranty warranty information model serial no. Date purchased 104247-01 rev. E 03/00 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 four (4) years from the date of fi...