BLUE FLAME VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
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1. BLUE FLAME VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS HEATER OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 6000 BTU HR MODELS WARNING Ifthe 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 and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS 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 cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion must be provided Refer to page 3 of this manual 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 purpose of resale from the manufacturer 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 Save this manual for future reference BLUE FLAME 6000 BTU HR VENT2. 099463 01 099415 02 099462 01 099391 02 098276 01 099057 01 099413 02 099468 06 102445 01 099393 01 098508 01 098303 02 099553 01 099818 01 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 099395 09 100642 02 DESCRIPTION Injector Holder Pressure Regulator Burner Tubing Regulator Tubing 1 8 NPT Plug Pressure Tap Fitting Control Valve Cabinet Piezo Ignitor Control Knob Valve Retainer Nut Screw 6 x 5 16 Pilot Shield Internal Tooth Washer Control Position Label Assembly Hardware Ib SIND Se BLUE FLAME 6000 BTU HR VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS HEATER NOTES OWNER S MANUAL NOTES WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty We make no other warranty expressed or implied LIMITED WARRANTY VENT FREE RESIDENTIAL GAS HEATERS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for three 3 years and five 5 years on stainless steel burners from the date of first purchase provided that the product has been properly installed operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancell
3. MO Control knob not fully pressed in Control knob not pressed in long enough Manual shutoff valve not fully open Thermocouple connection loose at con trol valve Pilot flame not touching thermocouple which allows thermocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This prob lem could be caused by one or both of the following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot Thermocouple damaged Control valve damaged Press in control knob fully 2 After ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds Fully open manual shut off valve Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more A Contact local propane LP gas com pany B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 11 or replace ODS pilot assembly Replace thermocouple Replace control valve Continued 103112 OWNER S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after ODS pilot is lit 1 Burner orifice is clogged 1 Clean burner orifice see Cleaning and 2 Burner orifice diameter is too small Inlet gas pressure is too low W Maintenance page 11 or replace burner orifice Replace burner orifice Contact local propane LP gas company Delayed ignition of burner 1 Manifold pressure is too low 2 Burner orifice is clogged Contact local propane LP gas company Clean burner orifice see Cleaning and Main
4. REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at ODS pilot 1 Ignitor electrode broken Ignitor electrode not connected to igni MIO Ignitor electrode positioned wrong tor cable Ignitor cable pinched or wet Piezo ignitor nut is loose Broken ignitor cable Bad piezo ignitor Replace ignitor Replace ignitor Reconnect ignitor cable Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to heater cabinet Nut is located inside heater cabinet at top Replace ignitor cable Replace piezo ignitor When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition W n Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff valve closed Control knob not in PILOT position Control knob not pressed in while in PI LOT position Air in gas lines when installed Depleted gas supply ODS pilot is clogged Gas regulator setting is not correct Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve Turn control knob to PILOT position Press in control knob while in PILOT position Continue holding down control knob Repeat igniting operation until air is re moved Contact local propane LP gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 11 or replace ODS pilot assembly Replace gas regulator ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released
5. Usually we will ask you to return the defec tive part to the factory Parts Not Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product If they cannot supply original replacement part s call DESA International s Parts Department at 1 800 972 7879 for referral information When calling DESA International have ready model number of your heater the replacement part number BLUE FLAME 6000 BTU HR VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST VP600B HEATER EXPLODED VIEW 12 1 lt 12 2 756 ODS PILOT 103112 PARTS LIST 103112 PART NUMBER 098304 01 099467 03 099467 04 099318 04 101108 01 102018 01AA 098260 03 098532 03AA M11084 38 098352 03BR 098271 03 098249 01 099059 03 098514 01 098594 01 099386 02 099387 05 098251 08 OWNER S MANUAL This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 15 of this manual MODEL VP600B DESCRIPTION Screw 10 x 3 8 Front Panel Assembly VP600B Front Panel Assembly CFP600B Grill Guard Grill Guard Clip Bottom Glass Retainer Glass Panel Top Glass Retainer Screw 8 x 3 8 Deflector Unit Ignitor Cable Nut M5 ODS Pilot Assembly Thermocouple Ignitor Electrode Burner Pilot Tubing Injector 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 8 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 PART NUMBER
6. to the OFF position Control Knob Ignitor Button Figure 16 Control Knob In The OFF Position 4 Waitfive 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety in formation at the top of page 16 If you don t smell gas go to the next step 5 Pressin control knob and turn coun terclockwise to the PILOT position Keep control knob pressed in for five 5 seconds see Figure 16 page 16 Note You may be running this heater for the first time after hook ing up to gas supply If so the con trol knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds This will allow air to bleed from the gas system f control knob does not pop up when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs 6 With control knob pressed in push down and release ignitor button This will light pilot The pilot is attached to the front of burner The pilot can be seen through the glass panel If needed keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights Note If pilot does not stay lit refer to Troubleshooting pages 12 through 14 Also contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure Ignitor Electrode Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 17 Pilot 7 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting
7. 1 8 NPT Connec 1 8 NPT tion Plug Tap Sediment Nipple Cap An A G A design certified manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Purchase the optional A G A design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessory page 15 Figure 13 Gas Connection 8 103112 5 5 WARNING Test all gas ing and connections for leaks after installation or servicing Correct all leaks at once WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once CAUTION Make sure exter nal regulator has been installed between propane LP supply and heater See guidelines under Con necting to Gas Supply page 8 PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 1 Disconnect heater and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 Psig will damage heater regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by ei ther 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 form ing show a leak 5 Corre
8. Ventilation Air from Outdoors 5 To Attic Ventilated Crawl Space BLUE FLAME 6000 BTU HR VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS HEATER INSTALLING TO WALL NOTICE A qualified service per son must install heater Follow all local codes 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 Before installing heater make sure you have the items listed below e external regulator supplied by in staller see page 8 e piping check local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas e manual shutoff valve e ground joint union e test gauge connection see Fig ure 13 page 8 e sediment trap e tee joint pipe wrench An A G A design certified manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection The optional A G A design certified manual shutoff valve can be purchased from your dealer See Accessory page 15 LOCATING HEATER This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall WARNING Maintain the mini mumclearances shown in Figure 4 If youcan provide greater clear ances from floor ceiling and joining wall WARNING Never install the heater inarecreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable o
9. 1 Remove heater from carton 2 Remove all protective packaging ap plied to heater for shipment 3 Check heater for any shipping damage If heater is damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought heater 103112 PRODUCT FEATURES Safety Pilot 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 or other sources to light heater AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AAWARNING This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are pro vided for adequate combustion and ventilation air Read the fol lowing instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel burning appliances in your home 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 own ers weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in During heating months home owners want their homes as airtight as pos sible While it is good to make your home energy efficient your home needs to breathe Fresh air must enter your home All fuel burning appliances need fresh air for proper com bustion and
10. due to lower input rating Figure 20 Correct Burner Flame Pattern INCORRECT FLAME PATTERN AT HIGH POSITION Figure 21 Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern Ifburner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 21 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 10 see Troubleshooting pages 12 through 14 A CAUTION You must keep control areas burner and circu lating air passageways of heater clean Inspect these areas of heater before each use Have heater inspected yearly by a quali fied service person Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material etc ODS PILOT AND BURNER ORIFICE Use a vacuum cleaner pressurized air or small soft bristled brush to clean CABINET Air Passageways e Use vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean Exterior ippin Use soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture Wipe the cabi net to remove dust 1 2 GLASS HEIGHT BLUE FLAME 6000 BTU HR VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Note Alltroubleshooting items are listed in order of operation OBSERVED PROBLEM WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater A CAUTION Never use a wire needle or similar object to clean ODS pilot This can damage ODS pilot unit POSSIBLE CAUSE
11. grills between the rooms 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 18 ft length x 16 ft width x 8 ft ceiling height 2304 cu ft volume of space If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or open ings add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space 2 Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu Hr the space can support volume of space 50 cu ft Maximum Btu Hr the space can support Example 2304 cu ft volume of space 50 cu ft 46 1 or 46 100 maximum Btu Hr the space can sup port 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning ap pliances in the space Vent free heater Btu Hr Gas water heater Btu Hr Gas furnace Btu Hr Vented gas heater Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs Btu Hr Other gas appliances Btu Hr Total Btu Hr Example Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr 6 000 Btu Hr 46 000 Btu Hr Vent free heater Total Do not include direct vent gas appli ances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used Btu Hr maximum the space can support Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used Example 40 100 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 46 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used The space i
12. pilot After 30 seconds release control knob If control knob does not pop up when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 through 7 8 Turncontrol knob counterclockwise to the HIGH position The main burner should light Set control knob to any heat level between HIGH and LOW To turn control knob from HIGH to a lower setting press in the control knob and turn counterclock wise Note Both HIGH and LOW are locked positions You must press in control knob before turning it from these positions A CAUTION Do nottry to adjust heating levels by using the manual shutoff valve m TO TURN OFF GAS m TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1 Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position 2 Pressin control knob and turn clock wise to the OFF position Shutting Off Burner Only pilot stays lit 1 Turn control knob clockwise N to the PILOT position MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Remove front panel see Figure 10 page 7 2 Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light ing Instructions 3 With control knob pressed in strike match Hold match to pilot until pi lot lights 4 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after pilot is lit After 30 sec onds release control knob 5 Replace front panel 103112 INSPECTING BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often PILOT FLAME PATT
13. shown in Figure 5 If you can provide greater clear ances from floor and joining wall 2 Marktwo mounting screw locations on wall see Figure 5 8 7 8 7 3 4 Minimum To Maintain 6 Clearance 4 From Wall lt Mounting 20 1 4 Screw Minimum 2 Locations Maintain 3 2 Clearance From Floor B FLOOR Figure 5 Mounting Screw Locations 103112 INSTALLING WALL Continued Installing Two Mounting Screws Note Wall anchors and mounting screws are in hardware package The hardware pack age is provided with heater Attaching to wall stud method For attaching mounting screw to wall stud 1 Drill hole at marked location using 9 64 drill bit Insert mounting screw into wall stud 3 Tighten screw until 1 16 space thick ness of penny is between screwhead and wall Attaching to wall anchor method Follow instructions below to attach mount ing screws to hollow walls wall areas be tween 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 1 4 deep 2 Fold wall anchor see Figure 6 Figure 6 Folding Anchor 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 see Figure 7 IMPORTANT Do not ham
14. ER TROUBLESHOOTING Continued building WARNING If you smell gas e Shut off gas supply Do try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department IMPORTANT Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning supplies paint paint remover cigarette smoke cements and glues new carpet or textiles etc create fumes These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Heater produces a clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off 1 Metal expanding while heating or con tracting while cooling 1 This is common with most heaters If noise is excessive contact qualified ser vice person Heater produces unwanted odors Heater burning vapors from paint hair spray glues etc See statement above Low fuel supply Gasleak See Warning statement at top of page Ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running Refill supply tank Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 9 Heater shuts off in use ODS operates Not enough fresh air is available Low line pressure ODS pilot is partially clogge
15. ERN Figure 18 shows a correct pilot flame pat tern Figure 19 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down Pilot Burner Thermocouple Bs Figure 18 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner Thermocouple N Figure 19 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 19 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 10 see Troubleshooting pages 12 through 14 BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 20 shows a correct burner flame pattern Figure 21 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping ofthe flame It also shows the flame higher than 1 2 the glass panel height 103112 OWNER S MANUAL WARNING If yellow tipping occurs your heater could pro duce increased levels of carbon monoxide If burner flame pat tern shows yellow tipping follow instructions at bottom of this page CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning NOTICE Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping Dust or other fine particles enter the heater and burn causing brief patches of orange flame 4 GLASS HEIGHT CORRECT FLAME PATTERN AT HIGH POSITION Model VP600B will be lower
16. FREE PROPANE LP GAS HEATER SAFETY INFORMATION A WARNINGS IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble oper ate or service this heater proper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion and car bon monoxide poisoning DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re semble the flu with headaches dizziness and or nausea If you have these signs the heater may not be working properly Get fresh air at once Have heater serviced Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others These include preg nant women people with heart or lung dis ease or anemia those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes Propane LP Gas Propane LP gasis odor less An odor making agent is added to propane LP gas The odor helps you detect a propane LP gas leak However the odor added to propane LP gas can fade Propane LP gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater 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 ga
17. ONAL S LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA INTERNATIONAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation on implied warranties or exclusion orlimitation on damages may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state For information about this warranty write DE S INTERNATIONAL 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 103112 01 REV B 7 97
18. bjects are less than 36 inches from the front top or sides of the heater asa fireplace insert in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas CAUTION This heater cre ates warm air currents These currents move heat to wall sur faces next to heater Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities in the air Such as tobacco smoke exist may discolor walls IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add mois ture to the air Although this is beneficial installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Com bustion and Ventilation pages 3 through 5 A CAUTION If you install the heater in a home garage heater pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above floor locate heater where moving vehicle will not hit it Forconvenience andefficiency install heater where there is easy access for opera tion inspection and service in coldest part of room 6 36 Minimum Minimum From Sa Sides Of Heater Right Left Side Side 3 Minimum Top Surface FLOOR Of Carpeting Tile Or Other Combustible Material Figure 4 Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL Marking Screw Locations 1 Determine where you will locate heater WARNING Maintain minimum clearances
19. ct all leaks at once Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 1 Close manual shutoff valve see Fig ure 14 2 Pressurize supply piping system by ei ther using compressed air or opening propane LP supply tank valve 103112 3 4 OWNER S MANUAL Check all joints from propane LP sup ply tank to manual shutoff valve see Figure 15 Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS 1 Open manual shutoff valve see Figure 14 Open propane LP supply tank valve Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to control valve see Figure 15 Apply mixture of liquid soap and wa ter to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Light heater see Operating Heater pages 9 and 10 Check the rest of the internal joints for leaks Turn off heater see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 10 Replace front panel Manual Shutoff Valve b Figure 14 Manual Shutoff Valve Propane LP Control Valve Location Figure 15 Checking Gas Joints 9 OPERATING HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fireorexplosion may re
20. d Open window and or door for ventila tion Contact local propane LP gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 11 Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Control valve defective Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 9 Replace control valve Gas odor during combustion Foreign matter between control valve and burner Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Take apart gas tubing and remove for eign matter Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 9 Moisture condensation noticed on windows Not enough combustion ventilation air Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti lation requirements page 3 103112 OWNER S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS Btu Variable 4 400 6 000 Type Gas Propane LP Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 8 W C Inlet Gas Pressure inches of water Heater Dimensions Inches H x W x D Shipping Weight pounds SERVICE HINTS When gas pressure is too low pilot will not stay lit burner will have delayed ignition heater will not produce specified heat propane LP gas supply may be low When gas quality is bad pilot will not stay lit burner will produce flames and soot heater will backfire when lit You may feel your gas pressure is too low or gas qualit
21. ed check must be presented This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser This warranty covers the cost of part s required to restore this heater to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Authorized Service Center Warranty part s MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and or DESA International who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty The heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THREE 3 YEARS ON ALL COMPO NENTS AND FIVE 5 YEARS ON STAINLESS STEEL BURNERS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE AND DESA INTERNATI
22. en and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns and clothing ignition Heater will remain hot for a time after shutdown Allow surface to cool before touching Make sure grill guard is in place be fore running heater Carefully supervise young children when they are in same room with heater 13 14 15 16 Do not use heater if any part has been under water Immediately call a quali fied service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water Turn off heater and let cool before ser vicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater Operating heater above elevations of 4 500 feet could cause pilot outage To prevent performance problems do not use propane fuel tank of less than 100 Ibs capacity 103112 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION OWNER S MANUAL Piezo Ignitor Button Control Knob Grill Guard Front Panel Burners Figure 1 Vent Free Propane LP Gas Heater 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 ANSI Z223 1 also known as NFPA 54 Available from American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 UNPACKING
23. frames between sole plates and floors between wall ceil ing joints between wall panels at penetrations for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings If your home meets all of the three criteria above you must provide ad ditional fresh air See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 5 If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed to page 6 Confined Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANSIZ2123 1 1992 Section 5 3 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m3 per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m3 per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are in stalled through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventila tion grills between them DETERMINING 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
24. mer key For thick walls over 1 2 thick or solid walls do not pop open wings Thin Walls 1 4 to 1 2 thick N ls Figure 7 Popping Open Anchor Wings For Thin Walls 103112 OWNER S MANUAL 5 Tighten two screws until 1 16 space thickness of penny is between screwheads and wall see Figure 8 Thin or Zo thick wall Figure 8 Tightening Anchors 1 16 Solid Wall Placing Heater On Mounting Screws 1 Locate two keyhole slots on back panel of heater see Figure 9 2 Place large openings of slots over screwheads Slide heater down until screws are in small portion of slots Keyhole Slots Figure 9 Location Of Keyhole Slots On Back Panel Of Heater Removing Front Panel Of Heater 1 Remove two screws near bottom cor ners of front panel 2 Lift straight up on grill guard until it stops Grill guard will slide up about 1 4 3 Pullbottom of front panel forward then down Figure 10 Removing Front Panel Of Heater Installing Bottom Mounting Screw 1 Locate bottom mounting hole This hole is near bottom on back panel of heater see Figure 11 Mark screw location on wall Remove heater from wall Bo If installing bottom mounting screw into hollow or solid wall install wall anchor Follow steps 1 through 5 under Attaching To Wall Anchor Method If installing bottom mounting screw into wall stud drill hole a
25. n the above example is a con fined space because the actual Btu Hr used is more than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support You must provide additional fresh air Your options are as follows A Rework worksheet adding the space of an adjoining room If the extra space provides an unconfined space remove door to adjoining room or add ventila tion grills between rooms See Ventila tion Air From Inside Building page 5 Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 5 C Install a lower Btu Hr heater if lower Btu Hr size makes room unconfined If the actual Btu Hr used is less than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support the space is an unconfined space You will need no additional fresh air ventilation WARNING Iftheareain which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space provide ad equate combustion and ventila tion air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223 1 1992 Section 5 3 or applicable local codes Continued 103112 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 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 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 op
26. se only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe 3 8 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater If pipe is too small undue loss of pressure will occur Installation must include a manual shutoff valve ground joint 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 13 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves Accaution Use pipe joint seal ant that is resistant to liquid pe troleum LP gas 3 8 From External Regulator 11 W C to 14 W C Pressure 3 minimum 222 Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 13 Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Locate sedi ment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into heater controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong heater may not run properly IMPORTANT Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas pip ing and or fittings Pressure Regulator Cabinet Ground Joint Union Tee Joint Reducer Test Bushing to Gauge
27. ses 2 Donotplace propane LP supply tank s inside any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outdoors 10 11 12 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 build ing immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions if you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Never install the heater in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 36inches from the front top or sides of the heater as a fireplace insert in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas This heater needs fresh outside air ven tilation to run properly This heater has an oxygen depletion sensor ODS pi lot light safety system The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 3 through 5 Keep all air openings in the front and bottom of heater clear and free of de bris This will insure enough air for proper combustion If heater shuts off do not relight until you provide fresh outside air If heater keeps shutting off have it serviced Do not run heater where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored under dusty conditions Never place any objects on the heater Surface of heater becomes very hot when running heater Keep childr
28. sult caus ing property damage personal injury or loss of life This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these in structions exactly 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 and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electric 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 cannot reach your gas sup plier call the fire department Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service technician or gas supplier Force or attempted re pair may result in a fire or explo sion Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been un der water Manual Shutoff Valve BLUE FLAME 6000 BTU HR VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS HEATER OPERATING HEATER Continued LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 STOP Read the safety information page 9 column 3 2 Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open 3 Turn control knob clockwise
29. t marked lo cation using 9 64 drill bit 5 Replace heater on wall 6 Insert bottom anchor screw through back panel into bottom anchor or drilled hole see Figure 11 7 Tighten screw until heater is firmly se cured to wall Do not over tighten Note Do not replace front panel at this time Replace front panel after making gas connections and checking for leaks see page 8 and 9 Figure 11 Installing Bottom Mounting Screw BLUE FLAME 6000 BTU HR VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS HEATER CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY NOTICE A qualified service per son must connect heater to gas supply Follow all local codes A CAUTION Never connect heater directly to the propane LP supply This heater requires an external regulator not supplied Install the external regulator be tween the heater and propane LP supply The installer must supply an external regu lator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incoming gas pressure between 11 and 14 inches of water If you do not reduce incom ing gas pressure heater regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 12 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet Propane LP Supply Tank External Regulator 51125 Vent Pointing Down Figure 12 External Regulator witn vent Pointing Down A CAUTION U
30. tenance page 11 or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during combustion 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 2 Inlet gas pressure is too low 3 Burner damaged 4 Gas regulator defective Clean burner orifice see Cleaning and Maintenance page 11 or replace burner orifice Contact local propane LP gas company Replace burner Replace gas regulator Yellow flame during burner combustion 1 Not enough air 2 Inlet gas pressure is too low 3 Gas regulator defective Check burner for dirt and debris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 11 Contact local propane LP gas company Replace gas regulator Slight smoke or odor during initial opera 1 Residues from manufacturing processes tion Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Heater produces a whistling noise when 1 Turn control knob to HIGH position burner is lit when burner is cold 2 Air in gas line 3 Air passageways on heater blocked 4 Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 103112 13 Turn control knob to LOW position and let warm up for a minute Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas checked by local propane LP gas company Observe minimum installation clear ances see Figure 4 page 6 Clean burner see Cleaning and Main tenance page 11 or replace burner fice Continued BLUE FLAME 6000 BTU HR VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS HEAT
31. tions 1 and 2 Figure 2 You can also remove door into adjoining room see op tion 3 Figure 2 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANSI Z223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts WARNING Rework worksheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two per manent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANSI 7223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent 103112 OWNER S MANUAL a SS Ventilation Grills Or into Adjoining Remove Room Door into Option 1 Adjoining Room Option 3 Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building 12 12 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 Ventilated Outlet Air Inlet Air E J Inlet Air Figure 3
32. ventilation Exhaust fans fireplaces clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate You must provide ad equate fresh air for these appliances This will insure proper venting of vented fuel burning appliances PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following is excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANSI 7223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Venti lation All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications 1 Unusually Tight Construction 2 Uncon fined Space 3 Confined Space The information on page 4 Determining Air Flow will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation Continued BLUE FLAME 6000 BTU HR VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and win dows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere havea continuous water vapor re tarder with a rating of one perm 6x10 kg per pa sec m or less with openings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c caulking or sealants are ap plied to areas such as joints around window and door
33. y is bad If so contact your local propane LP gas supplier SERVICE PUBLICATIONS Youcan purchase a service manual from the address listed on the back page of this manual Send a check for 5 00 payable to DESA International 103112 14 Max 11 Min 21 5 H x 13 5 W x 7 D TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in stallation operation or troubleshooting If so contact DESA International s Techni cal Service Department at 1 800 323 5190 ACCESSORY Purchase this heater accessory from your local dealer If they cannot supply this ac cessory call DESA International s Parts Department at 1 800 972 7879 for referral information You can also write to the ad dress listed on the back page of this manual MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 Manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap 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 cannot sup ply original replacement part s call DESA International s Technical Service Depart ment at 1 800 323 5190 for referral infor mation When contacting your dealer or DESA In ternational have ready your name and address model number of your heater how heater was malfunctioning type of gas used propane LP or natu ral gas purchase date
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