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OWNER’S MANUAL

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

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

REPLACEMENT
PARTS

ACCESSORY

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.

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.

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.

TECHNICAL
SERVICE

SPECIFICATIONS

VP600B

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)

14" Max. / 11" Min.

Heater Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)

21.5" (H) x 13.5" (W) x 7" (D)

Shipping Weight (pounds)

19

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 quality is bad. If so, contact your local
propane/LP gas supplier.

SERVICE HINTS

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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