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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.

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.

BLUE FLAME

VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

6000 BTU/HR MODELS

Summary of Contents for 6000 BTU/HR

Page 1: ...r 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 t...

Page 2: ...hbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions if you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department 4 Never install the heater in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothin...

Page 3: ...ew 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...

Page 4: ...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 m...

Page 5: ...ze 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 Fig...

Page 6: ...TING HEATER This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall WARNING Maintainthemini mumclearancesshowninFigure 4 Ifyoucan providegreaterclear ances from floor ceiling and joining wall Forconveniencean...

Page 7: ...ace Thin or Thick Wall thick wall shown 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 Sli...

Page 8: ...o gas pip ing and or fittings Figure 13 Gas Connection An A G A design certified manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternativetotestgaugeconnection PurchasetheoptionalA G A design...

Page 9: ...k 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 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Light heater see O...

Page 10: ...r 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 OPERATING HEATER Con...

Page 11: ...nerFlamePattern Ifburnerflamepatternisincorrect asshown in Figure 21 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 10 see Troubleshooting pages 12 through 14 Yellow Tipping CLEANING AND MAINTE...

Page 12: ...he following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot 6 Thermocouple damaged 7 Control valve damaged REMEDY 1 Replace ignitor 2 Replace ignitor 3 Reconnect ignitor cable 4 Free ignito...

Page 13: ...page 11 2 Contact local propane LP gas company 3 Replace gas regulator 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation 1 Turn control knob to LOW position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate bu...

Page 14: ...ers If noise is excessive contact qualified ser vice person 1 Ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running 2 Refill supply tank 3 Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing...

Page 15: ...ss listed on the back page of this manual Send a check for 5 00 payable to DESA International Purchase this heater accessory from your local dealer If they cannot supply this ac cessory call DESA Inte...

Page 16: ...2 VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS HEATER BLUE FLAME 6000 BTU HR 10 12 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 21 23 24 27 22 26 25 19 20 28 29 HEATER EXPLODED VIEW 12 2 12 1 ODS PILOT VP600B ILLUSTRATED PA...

Page 17: ...le 1 11 098249 01 Nut M5 2 12 099059 03 ODS Pilot Assembly 1 12 1 098514 01 Thermocouple 1 12 2 098594 01 Ignitor Electrode 1 13 099386 02 Burner 1 14 099387 05 Pilot Tubing 1 15 098251 08 Injector 1...

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Page 20: ...swarranty Theheater 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 origina...

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