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BLUE FLAME

VENT-FREE PROPANE 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 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.

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.

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18,000 and 28,000 Btu/Hr Thermostatically-Controlled Models

Summary of Contents for 101811-01C.pdf

Page 1: ...e 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 Installati...

Page 2: ...d carbon monoxide poisoning WARNING ICON G 001 DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches diz...

Page 3: ...light safety system The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 5 through 8 7 Keep all air openings in front and bottom of heater c...

Page 4: ...nform dealer where you bought heater Figure 1 Vent Free Propane Gas Heater Models VP2800BTB and CFP2800BTB Shown Ignitor Button Control Knob Heater Cabinet Front Panel PRODUCT FEATURES Safety Device T...

Page 5: ...1992 Section 5 3 defines confined space as having an air volume of less than 50 cubic feet 127 cubic cm for each 1000 Btu Hr input rating of all appliances in the space cubic feet equals length x widt...

Page 6: ...heater ___________________ Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs ___________________ Btu Hr Other gas appliances ___________________ Btu Hr Total ___________________ Btu Hr Example Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr...

Page 7: ...resh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must provide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the f...

Page 8: ...nt 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...

Page 9: ...ARNING ICON G 001 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 IMPORTANT Vent fr...

Page 10: ...clamp on thermostat sensing bulb as shown in Figure 5 Clamp is provided in hardware package 3 Snap clamp into upper mounting hole as shown in Figure 5 Mounting hole is located on lower left edge on ba...

Page 11: ...For Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall Only use last hole on each end of mounting bracket to attach bracket to wall These two holes are 16 inches apart from their centers Attach mounting bracket to w...

Page 12: ...ne up last hole on each end of bracket with holes drilled in wall 3 Insert mounting screws through bracket and into wall studs 4 Tighten screws until mounting bracket is firmly fastened to wall studs...

Page 13: ...Mounting Screws 1 Locate two bottom mounting holes These holes are near bottom on back panel of heater see Figure 12 2 Mark screw locations on wall 3 Remove heater from mounting bracket 4 If installin...

Page 14: ...tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from heater see Figure 14 page 15 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pi...

Page 15: ...rity WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing Correct all leaks at once WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a...

Page 16: ...ming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS 1 Open manual shutoff valve see Figure 15 2 Open propane supply tank valve 3 Make sure control knob of heater is in...

Page 17: ...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...

Page 18: ...the glass panel If needed keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights Note If pilot does not stay lit refer to Troubleshooting pages 22 through 25 Also contact a qualified service person or gas su...

Page 19: ...rner will cycle back on when room temperature drops below the set temperature The control knob can be set to any heat level between HI and LO Selecting the HI setting will cause the burner to remain f...

Page 20: ...gure 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 the heater will shut down...

Page 21: ...2 GLASS HEIGHT INCORRECT FLAME PATTERN AT HIGH POSITION Figure 22 Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern NOTICE Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping Dirt or other fine particles enter the heater a...

Page 22: ...shooting items are listed in order of operation WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater WAR...

Page 23: ...ce thermocouple 8 Replace control valve OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released PO...

Page 24: ...nd Mainte nance page 22 2 Replace gas regulator 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed...

Page 25: ...king noise just after burner is lit or shut off Heater produces unwanted odors Heater shuts off in use ODS operates Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion Moistu...

Page 26: ...ill 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 quality is bad If so contact your local propane gas supplier VP2000B...

Page 27: ...onal s Technical Service Department at 1 800 323 5190 When calling DESA International have ready your name your address model number of your heater how heater was malfunctioning type of gas used propa...

Page 28: ...8 101811 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 31 32 18 12 1 12 2 12 ODS Pilot Assembly Parts list on page 33 30 29 31 VP2000BTB CFP2000BTB VP2800BTB CFP2800BTB...

Page 29: ...de 1 13 099120 02 099120 02 099126 02 099126 02 Burner 1 14 099387 03 099387 03 099387 03 099387 03 3 16 Pilot Tubing 1 15 098251 01 098251 01 098251 03 098251 03 Injector 1 16 098250 01 098250 01 098...

Page 30: ...ORIES MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 For all models Manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap FLOOR MOUNTING STAND Model VP2000BTB GA4000B Model VP2800BTB GA4010B For locating heater on the floor away from a...

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Page 32: ...e 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 nor...

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