Desa VP5D User's Manual
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1. ODS PILOT 3 Ps 2 eo l a 1 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 18 of this manual PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 098304 01 Screw 10 x 3 8 099467 03 Front Panel Assembly 099318 03 Grill Guard 101108 01 Grill Guard Clip 099469 01 Reflector Assembly M15823 37 Screw Hex 8 x 1 4 099059 03 ODS Pilot Assembly 098514 01 Thermocouple 098594 01 Ignitor Electrode 099884 01 Burner Assembly 099056 01 Injector 099390 01 Tubing Valve to burner 099387 05 Pilot Tubing Valve to pilot 099391 02 Tubing Regulator to valve 100829 01 Control Valve 099468 18 Cabinet Assembly 099415 13 Gas Regulator 098303 02 Screw 6 x 5 16 098508 01 Valve Retainer Nut 099393 02 Control Knob M11084 26 Screw 10 x 3 8 099818 01 Internal Tooth Washer 097159 04 Piezo lgnitor 098271 03 Ignitor Cable PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 099395 08 Control Position Label 1 100642 02 Assembly Hardware 1 N sae oa on nnn o A pp aa a a ap oa pp aa a 16 104273 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VP10A ODS PILOT PARTS LIST PART NUMBER 098304 01 099467 03 099318 03 101108 01 099469 02 M15823 37 099059 03 098514 01 098594 01 099884 02 099056 01 099390 02 099387 05 099392 01 099391 02 104273 OWNER S MANUAL Js 135 E a 18 o a2. VANGUARD 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 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 Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures For assistance or additional infor mation consult a qualified in staller service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxy gen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Air For Combustion and Ventilation section on page 4 of this manual This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket perman
3. 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 or limitation 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 DES A INTERNATIONAL 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 www desatech com 104273 01 104273 01 Rev D NOT A UPC 03 00
4. 1 Slightly press in control knob and turn counterclockwise to the LOW or HIGH positions VP10A or ON position VP5D IMPORTANT Release downward pressure while turning control knob Control knob will lock at the desired position VP10A Burners Control Knob mOFE i B s Low mOFF mm iC a HIGH mOFF E D Control Knob m OFF PILOT s ON E OFF Figure 18 Burner Patterns S TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater Turn control knob clockwise N to the OFF position Shutting Off Burner Only pilot stays lit Turn control knob clockwise X to the PILOT position E MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Remove front panel see Figure 10 page 8 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 10 seconds after pilot is lit After 10 sec onds release control knob VP5D Burner 5 Replace front panel VANGUARD VP5D AND VP10A PROPANE LP GAS HEATERS INSPECTING BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 19 shows a correct pilot flame pat tern Figure 20 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
5. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e 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 repair may result in a fire or explosion 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 104273 OPERATING HEATER Continued a LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 STOP Read the safety information page 10 column 3 Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position N Wait five 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 page 10 column 3 If you don t smell gas go to the next step Press in control knob and turn coun terclockwise y to pilot position Keep control knob pressed for five seconds Note You may be running this heater for the first
6. a propane LP gas leak However the odor added to propane LP gas can fade Pro pane 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 A WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous A WARNING Do not use any accessory not approved for use with this heater Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance Never place any objects on the heater Surface of heater becomes very hot when running heater Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition Heater will re main hot for a time after shut down Allow surface to cool be fore touching Carefully supervise young chil dren when they are in the same room with heater Make sure grill guard is in place before running heater Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids 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 Do not place propane LP supply tank s inside any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outdoors If you smell gas e shut off gas supply do not try to light any appliance not use any phone in y
7. incoming gas pressure You must reduce incoming gas pressure to 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 OO ae Vent a Pointing 22 c Down o Figure 12 External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down 104273 OWNER S MANUAL A 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 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 equipment 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 up stream from heater see Figure 13 An appliance main gas valve equipment shutoff valve shall be provided in an accessible location for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance IMPORTANT Install an equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location The equip ment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance 3 8 NPT Pipe Nipple Equipment Shutoff Valve oo From External Regulator eae 11 W C to 14 W C Pressure
8. AT Air i Ventilated MERAN Crawl Space Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Outdoors 104273 INSTALLATION NOTICE This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat Use this heater along with your pri mary heating system Do not in stall this heater as your primary heat source If you have a central heating system you may run system s circulating blower while using heater This will help circu late the heat throughout the house In the event of a power outage you can use this heater as your primary heat source Ay 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 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 installer e piping check local codes e sealant resistant to propane LP gas e equipment shutoff valve e ground joint union e test gauge connection e sediment trap e tee joint e pipe wrench A CSA AGA design certified equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an ac ceptable alternative to test gauge connec tion The optional CSA AGA design certi fied equipment shutoff valve can be pur chased from your dealer See Accessory page 18 104273 OWNER S MANUAL LOCATING HEATER
9. De partment at 1 800 323 5190 for referral in formation When contacting your dealer or DESA In ternational have ready e your name e your address e model and serial numbers of your heater e how heater was malfunctioning e type of gas used propane LP or natural gas e purchase date 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 e model number of your heater e the replacement part number 104273 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 VANGUARD VENT FREE RESIDENTIAL GAS HEATERS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four 4 years 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
10. 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 If installing bottom mounting screw into hollow or solid wall install wall anchor Follow steps 1 through 5 un der Attaching To Wall Anchor Method If installing bottom mounting screw into wall stud drill hole at 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 pages 9 and 10 Figure 11 Installing Bottom Mounting Screw 104273 INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY A WARNING This appliance re quires a 3 8 NPT National Pipe Thread inlet connection to the pressure regulator A WARNING A qualified service person mustconnectheaterto gas supply Follow all local codes Acaution Neverconnectheater directly to the propane LP supply This heater requires an external regulator not supplied Install the external regulator between the heater and propane LP supply The installer must supply an external regu lator The external regulator will reduce
11. This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall AX WARNING Maintain the mini mum clearances shown in Figure 4 Ifyou can provide greater clear ances from floor ceiling and join ing wall Ay WARNING Never install the heater ina bathroom VP10A only e ina recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front top or sides of the heater asa fireplace insert e in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas A 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 such as to bacco smoke aromatic candles cleaning fluids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air 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 Fresh Air for Com bustion and Ventilation pages 4 through 6 A CAUTION If you install the heater in a home garage e heater pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above floor e locate heater where moving vehicle will not hit it For convenience andefficiency install heater e where there is easy access for operation inspection and service e in coldest p
12. heater will not produce specified heat e propane LP gas supply may be low When Gas Quality Is Bad e pilot will not stay lit e burner s will produce flames and soot e heater will backfire when lit You may feel your gas pressure is too low or gas quality is bad If so contact your local propane LP gas supplier SERVICE PUBLICATIONS You can 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 TECHNICAL SERVICE 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 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 infor mation You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 Equipment 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 are unable to supply original replacement part s call DESA International s Technical Service
13. soap and water to gas joints Bubbles OPERATING HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections 1 A WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result caus ing property damage personal injury or loss of life Open equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 14 Open propane LP supply tank valve Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position B Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to control valve see Figure 15 Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Equipment Shutoff Light heater see Operating Heater pages 10 and 11 Check all other in ternal joints for leaks Turn off heater see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 11 Replace front panel Closed Figure 14 Equipment Shutoff Valve Propane LP III Supply Tank 7 Control Valve Location i Shutoff gt Valve Figure 15 Checking Gas Joints 10 Equipment This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions 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
14. under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled 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 FOUR 4 YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE AND DESA INTERNATIONAL
15. 3 Minimum g CZ Figure 13 Gas Connection 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 CAUTION Use pipe joint seal ant that is resistant to liquid pe troleum LP gas 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 Heater Cabinet Ground Joint Union Reducer Test Bushing to 1 8 NPT Gauge Connection 1 8 NPT Plug Tap Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Cap Sediment Trap A CSA AGA design certified equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Purchase the optional CSA AGA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessory page 18 Continued VANGUARD VP5D AND VP10A PROPANE LP GAS HEATERS NSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS A WARNING Test all gas pip ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing Cor rect all l
16. a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture Wipe the cabi net to remove dust 104273 TROUBLESHOOTING Note For additional help visit DESA International s technical service web site at www desatech com Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation OBSERVED PROBLEM OWNER S MANUAL AX WARNING Turn off heater and letcool 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 REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed and control knob is pressed in and turned to the PILOT position there is no spark at ODS pilot 1 Ignitor electrode positioned wrong 2 Ignitor electrode broken 3 Ignitor electrode not connected to igni tor cable 4 Ignitor cable pinched or wet 5 Piezo ignitor nut is loose 6 Broken ignitor cable 7 Bad piezo ignitor 1 Replace ignitor 2 Replace ignitor 3 Reconnect ignitor cable 4 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 5 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to heater cabinet Nut is located inside heater cabinet at top Replace ignitor cable Replace piezo ignitor sD When ignitor button is pressed and control knob is pressed in and turned to the PILOT position there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition 1 Gas supp
17. art of room 7 CEILING 36 Minimum gt 8 _ Minimum From Sides Of Heater Right Side Minimum To Top Surface 8 OF Carpeting Tile or Other Combustible Material FLOOR 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 shown in Figure 5 If you can provide greater clear ances from floor and joining wall 2 Mark two mounting screw locations on wall see Figure 5 Minimum To Maintain 8 Clearance f From Wall 10 unto 3 4 Mounting 20 1 4 Screw Minimum To Locations Maintain 3 Clearance From Floor JOINING WALL FLOOR Figure 5 Mounting Screw Locations Continued VANGUARD VP5D AND VP10A PROPANE LP GAS HEATERS INSTALLATION 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 o
18. ater produces unwanted odors l Heater burning vapors from paint hair spray glues etc See IMPORTANT statement above 1 Ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running 2 Low fuel supply 2 Refill supply tank 3 Gas leak See Warning statementat 3 Locate and correct all leaks see Check top of page ing Gas Connections page 10 Heater shuts off in use ODS operates 1 Not enough fresh air is available 1 Open window and or door for ventilation 2 Low line pressure 2 Contact local propane LP gas company 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged 3 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 12 Gas odor even when control knobisinOFF 1 Gas leak See Warning statementat 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Check position top of page ing Gas Connections page 10 2 Control valve defective 2 Replace control valve Gas odor during combustion 1 Foreign matter between control valve 1 Take apart gas tubing and remove for and burner eign matter 2 Gas leak See Warning statementat 2 Locate and correct all leaks see Check top of page ing Gas Connections page 10 Moisture condensation noticedon windows 1 Not enough combustion ventilation air 1 Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti 104273 www desatech com 15 lation requirements page 4 VANGUARD VP5D AND VP10A PROPANE LP GAS HEATERS ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VP5D
19. e Space size 20 ft length x 16 ft width x 8 ft ceiling height 2560 cu ft volume of space If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings 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 2560 cu ft volume of space 50 cu ft 51 2 or 51 200 maximum Btu Hr the space can support 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space Vent free heater Btu Hr Gas water heater Btu Hr Example Gas Turnage Bri Gas water heater 45 000 Btu Hr Vented gas heater prar Vent free heater 10 000 Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs Btu Hr Total 55 000 Btu Hr Other gas appliances Btu Hr Total Btu Hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances 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 51 200 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 55 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used The space in the above example is a confined 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 fo
20. e excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Sec tion 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications 1 Unusually Tight Construction 2 Unconfined Space 3 Confined Space The information on pages 4 through 6 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation 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 de fined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a con tinuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6 x 10 kg per pa sec m or less with open ings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames be tween sole plates and floors be tween wall ceiling joints be tween wall panels at penetra tions 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 6 If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed to De termining Fresh Air Flow For H
21. eaks 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 A CAUTION Make sure exter nal regulator has been installed between propane LP supply and heater See guidelines under Con necting to Gas Supply page 9 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 excess of 1 2 psig will damage heater regulator Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected Pressurize supply piping system by ei ther using compressed air or opening propane LP supply tank valve Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles form ing show a leak Correct all leaks at once Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check re connected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 14 2 4 Pressurize supply piping system by ei ther using compressed air or opening propane LP supply tank valve Check all joints from propane LP sup ply tank to equipment shutoff valve see Figure 15 Apply mixture of liquid
22. eater Location page 5 Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223 1 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 aggre gate 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 installed through openings not furnished with doors are con sidered a part of the unconfined space This heater shall not be installed in a con fined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventila tion grills between them 104273 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 heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation 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 Exampl
23. ently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes 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 Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer Save this manual for future reference VANGUARD VP5D AND VP10A PROPANE LP GAS HEATERS SAFETY INFORMATION A WARNINGS Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble oper ate or service this heater Im proper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion and car bon monoxide poisoning AX DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches dizziness 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 pregnant women persons with heart or lung disease or anemia those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes Propane LP Gas Propane LP gas is odor less An odor making agent is added to propane LP gas The odor helps you detect
24. ional Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts AX WARNING Rework work sheet 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 ANS 2223 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 Ventilation Grills Or into Adjoining Remove Room Door into Option 1 Adjoining Room Option 3 12 12 ii TT Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building e Ventilated Outlet Air Attic L Outlet j Air To Attic To Crawl Space Inlet MUON
25. l propane LP gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 12 or replace ODS pilot assembly W Replace thermocouple Replace control valve sD Continued VANGUARD VP5D AND VP10A PROPANE LP GAS HEATERS TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner s does not light after ODS pilotislit 1 Burner orifice s is clogged 1 Clean burner orifice s see Cleaning W Burner orifice s diameter is too small Inlet gas pressure is too low and Maintenance page 12 or replace burner orifice s Replace burner orifice s Contact local propane LP gas company Delayed ignition of burner s Manifold pressure is too low Burner orifice s is clogged Contact local propane LP gas company Clean burner orifice s see Cleaning and Maintenance page 12 or replace burner orifice s Burner backfiring during combustion AUN Burner orifice s is clogged or damaged Inlet gas pressure is too low Burner damaged Gas regulator defective Clean burner orifice s see Cleaning and Maintenance page 12 or replace burner orifice s Contact local propane LP gas company Replace burner Replace gas regulator Burner plaque s does not glow Plaque damaged Inlet gas pressure is too low Control knob set between locked positions Replace burner 2 Contact local propane LP gas company Turn control knob until it locks a
26. llows A Rework worksheet adding the space of an adjoining room If the extra space provides an unconfined space remove door to adjoin ing room or add ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air From Inside Building page 6 B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 6 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 A WARNING If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANS 2223 1 Section 5 3 or applicable local codes Continued 104273 5 VANGUARD VP5D AND VP10A PROPANE LP GAS HEATERS 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 options 1 and 2 Figure 2 You can also remove door into adjoining room see op tion 3 Figure 2 Follow the Nat
27. ly turned off or equipment shutoff valve closed 2 Control knob not in PILOT position 3 Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines when installed 5 Depleted gas supply 6 ODS pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct 1 Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve 2 Turn control knob to PILOT position Press in control knob while in PILOT position 4 Continue holding down control knob Repeat igniting operation until air is re moved Contact local propane LP gas company 6 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 12 or replace ODS pilot assembly 7 Replace gas regulator W n ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released 104273 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 con trol valve 5 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 6 Thermocouple damaged 7 Control valve damaged www desatech com 13 Press in control knob fully 2 After ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 10 seconds Fully open equipment shutoff valve 4 Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more 5 A Contact loca
28. mp x_21 O This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 18 of this manual DESCRIPTION Screw 10 x 3 8 Front Panel Assembly Grill Guard Grill Guard Clip Reflector Assembly Screw Hex 8 x 1 4 ODS Pilot Assembly Thermocouple Ignitor Electrode Burner Assembly Injector Tubing Valve to plaque A Pilot Tubing Valve to pilot Tubing Valve to plaque B Tubing Regulator to valve 100432 01 099468 17 099415 13 098303 02 098508 01 099393 02 M11084 26 099818 01 097159 04 098271 03 099395 07 100642 02 Control Valve Cabinet Assembly Gas Regulator Screw 6 x 5 16 Valve Retainer Nut Control Knob Screw 10 x 3 8 Internal Tooth Washer Piezo Ignitor Ignitor Cable Control Position Label Assembly Hardware VANGUARD VP5D AND VP10A PROPANE LP GAS HEATERS SPECIFICATIONS VP10A VP5D Btu Variable 5 500 10 000 5 500 Type Gas Propane LP Only Propane LP Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 8 W C 8 W C Inlet Gas Pressure inches of water Maximum 14 14 Minimum 11 11 Dimensions Inches H x W x D Heater 20 2x 13 2x 5 20 2x 13 2x 5 Carton 25 x 16 16 x 7 2 25 x 16 16 x 7 2 Weight pounds Heater 14 13 Shipping 18 17 SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low e pilot will not stay lit e burner s will have delayed ignition e
29. our building gas supplier s instructions call the fire department do not touch any electrical switch do immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the if you cannot reach your gas supplier 10 11 12 13 14 Heater model VPIOA shall not be in stalled in a bathroom Always run heater with control knob at LOW or HIGH locked positions VP10A or ON position VPS5D Never set control knob between locked positions Poor combustion may result 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 4 through 6 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 e where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored e under dusty conditions Before using furniture polish wax car pet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated the vapors from these products may create a white pow der residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture Do not use heater if any part has been under water Immediately call a quali fied service
30. r 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 4 deep Fold wall anchor see Figure 6 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 hammer key For thick walls over 1 2 thick or solid walls do not pop open wings 5 Tighten two screws until 1 16 space thickness of penny is between screwheads and wall see Figure 8 Figure 6 Folding Anchor _ Thin Walls 1 4 to 1 2 thick x TEN Figure 7 Popping Open Anchor Wings For Thin Walls Thin or Thick Wall thick wall shown if amt Figure 8 Tightening Anchors 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 Liftstraight up on grill guard until it stops Grill guard will slide up about 1 4 3 Pull bottom of front panel forward then down Figure 10 Removing Front Panel Of Heater Pe
31. r 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 VANGUARD VP5D AND VP10A PROPANE LP GAS HEATERS AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AX WARNING This heater shall not be installed ina confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided foradequate combustion and ven tilation air Read the following in structions 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 helpreduce heat loss in homes Home owners 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 possible 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 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 ar
32. t de sired setting Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Residues from manufacturing processes Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Heater produces a clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off Metal expanding while heating or con tracting while cooling This is common with most heaters If noise is excessive contact qualified ser vice person White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture When heated vapors from furniture pol ish wax carpet cleaners etc turn into white powder residue www desatech com 14 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products 104273 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OWNER S MANUAL building Ad WARNING If you smell gas Shut off gas supply Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your e Immediately call your gas supplier from aneighbor 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 He
33. tc ODS PILOT AND BURNER ORIFICE e Use a vacuum cleaner pressurized air or small soft bristled brush to clean CLEANING BURNER PILOT AIR INLET HOLE We recommend that you clean the unit every 2 500 hours of operation orevery three months We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local computer store hardware store or home center may carry compressed air in a can You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position If using compressed air in a can please follow the directions on the can If you don t follow directions on the can you could damage the pilot assembly 1 Shut off the unit including the pilot Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes Inspect burner pilot for dust and dirt 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner Clean the pilot assembly also A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly There is a small pilot air inlet hole about two inches from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly see Figure 23 With the unit off lightly blow air through the air inlet hole You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available Figure 23 Pilot Inlet Air Hole CABINET Air Passageways e Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean Exterior e Use
34. 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 LP fuel tank of less than 100 Ib capacity 104273 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Front Panel 7 OWNER S MANUAL Piezo Ignitor Button Control Knob Grill Guard Burners iT Sag Cabinet Figure 1 Vent Free Propane LP Gas Heater Model VP10A Shown LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care Follow all local codes In the absence of local codes use the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANS 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 104273 UNPACKING 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 PRODUCT FEATURES SAFETY PILOT This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS pilot is a required feature fo
35. the heater will shut down If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 20 e turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 11 e see Troubleshooting pages 13 through 15 Pilot Burner 4 Figure 19 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Thermocouple Pilot Burner Z Figure 20 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 21 shows a correct burner flame pattern Figure 22 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern Thermocouple If burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 22 e turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 11 e see Troubleshooting pages 13 through 15 Figure 21 Correct Burner Flame Pattern Model VP10A Shown Figure 22 Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern Model VP10A Shown CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE AX WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning 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 pet hair e
36. 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 e If control knob does not pop up when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs With control knob pressed in push down and release ignitor button This will light pilot The pilot is attached to the front of burner If needed keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights Note If pilot does not light refer to Troubleshooting pages 13 through 15 Also contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until re pairs are made light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure Keep control knob pressed in for 10 seconds after lighting pilot After 10 seconds release control knob Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 through 7 104273 OWNER S MANUAL Ignitor Button Control Knob S IGNITOR Figure 16 Control Knob In The OFF Position Model VP10A Shown Ignitor Electrode _ Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 17 Pilot aol TO SELECT iz HEATING LEVEL AX WARNING When running heater set control knob at LOW or HIGH locked positions VP10A or ON position VP5D Never set control knob between locked positions Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monox ide may result A CAUTION Do nottry to adjust heating levels by using the equip ment shutoff valve
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