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124011-01B

Natural  and  Propane/LP  Gas:

  Natural  and 

Propane/LP gases are odorless. An odor-mak

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ing agent is added to these gases. The odor 
helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor 
added to the gas can fade. 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.

  WARNING:  Do  not  use  a 

blower  insert,  heat  exchanger 

insert or other accessory not ap

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proved for use with this heater.

Due  to  high  temperatures,  the 

appliance should be located out 

of traffic and away from furniture 

and draperies.

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 

remain hot for a time after shut-

down.  Allow  surface  to  cool 

before touching.

Carefully supervise young chil

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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 ma

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terials, gasoline and other flam

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mable vapors and liquids.

1.  This appliance is only for use with the type 

of gas indicated on the rating plate. This 
appliance is not convert ble for use with 
other gases.

2.  Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) 

inside any structure. Locate propane/LP 
supply tank(s) outdoors.

3.  This  heater  shall  not  be  installed  in  a 

bedroom or bathroom.

4.  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 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

5. 

Manual  Control  Models

  Always  run 

heater with plaque control knob at the 1, 
2, 3 or 4 locked positions. Never set con

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trol knob between locked positions. Poor 
combustion and higher levels of carbon 
monoxide may result.

6.  This heater needs fresh, outside air ventila

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tion to run properly. This heater has an Oxy

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gen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff 
system. The ODS shuts down the heater if 
not enough fresh air is available. See 

Air for 

Combustion and Ventilation,

 page 5.

7.  Keep all air openings in front and bottom 

of heater clear and free of debris. This will 
insure enough air for proper combustion.

8.  If heater shuts off, do not relight until you 

provide fresh, outside air. If heater keeps 
shutting off, have it serviced.

9.  Do not run heater

• where flammable liquids or vapors are 

used or stored

• under dusty conditions

10. Do not use heater if any part has been 

under water. Immediately call a qualified 
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.

SAFETY

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Summary of Contents for VP16B

Page 1: ...ury 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 n...

Page 2: ...se include pregnant women people with heart or lung disease or anemia those under the influ ence of alcohol and those at high altitudes WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration serviceormai...

Page 3: ...appliance is not convert ble for use with other gases 2 Do not place propane LP supply tank s inside any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outdoors 3 This heater shall not be installed in a be...

Page 4: ...ht heater fuel supply Thermostatic Heat Control Thermostat Models Only Thermostat models have a thermostat sens ing bulb and a control valve This results in the greatest heater comfort This can also r...

Page 5: ...ctly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the un confined space Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are d...

Page 6: ...______ Btu Hr maximum can support ________ Btu Hr actual amount used Example 51 200 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 60 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION C...

Page 7: ...r as your pri mary heat source If you have a centralheatingsystem youmay run system s circulating blower whileusingheater Thiswillhelp circulatetheheatthroughoutthe house In the event of a power outag...

Page 8: ...ceiling and joining wall You can locate heater on floor away from a wall An optional floor mounting stand is needed Purchase the floor mounting stand from your dealer See Accessories page 26 if stand...

Page 9: ...unting bracket from wall 4 and 5 Plaque Heaters 3 Plaque Heater Figure 8 Mounting Bracket Clearances Methods For Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall Only use last hole on each end of mounting bracket t...

Page 10: ...ting bracket to hollow walls wall areas between 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 2 5...

Page 11: ...Use pipe of large enough diameter to allow proper gas vol ume to heater If pipe is too small undue loss of volume will occur Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters 16 18 000 Btu hr models 3 8 or greater 26 30...

Page 12: ...at once WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Applyanoncorrosiveleakdetec tion fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once CAUTION For propane LP gas make s...

Page 13: ...uipment shutoff valve see Figure 18 Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections 1 Open equip...

Page 14: ...ion for Manual Control Models Figure 20 Control Knob in the OFF Position for Thermostat Models O T Control Knob Operation FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not fol low these instr...

Page 15: ...knob counterclock wise to the desired heating level The main burner should light Set control knob to any heat level between 1 and 5 see Figure 23 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1 Tu...

Page 16: ...the room temperature At times the room may exceed the set temperature If so the burner will shut off The burner will cycle back on when room temperature drops below the set temperature The control kno...

Page 17: ...e air inlet holes prior to each heating season Blocked air holes will create soot Werecommendthatyoucleantheunitevery three months during operation and have heater inspected yearly by a qualified serv...

Page 18: ...aximum 14 W C Minimum 11 W C GWRP26B GWRP26TB VP26B VP26TB 6 000 16 000 26 000 Btu hr VP26B is variable Propane LP Gas Only Electronic Ignition Pressure Regulator Setting 8 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in o...

Page 19: ...d 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct 1 Not enough combustion ventilation air REMEDY 1 Replace pilot assembly 2 Replace pilot assembly 3 Reconnect ignitor cable 4 Free ignitor cable if pinched by a...

Page 20: ...Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more 5 A Contact local natural or propane LP gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 17 or replace ODS pilot assembly 6 Replace p...

Page 21: ...te and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Con nections page 12 2 Replace control valve 1 Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter 2 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Con nections pa...

Page 22: ...dy Models GWRP16B GWRn18B GWRP26B GWRN30B GWRP16TB GWRn18TB GWRP26TB and GWRn30TB HDR16PT HDR18NT HDR26PT and HDR30NT vp16B vn18B vp26B vn30B VP16TB VN18TB VP26TB and VN30TB See page 24 AAA Battery Ne...

Page 23: ...1 107660 01 Inlet Tube 1 107660 03 Inlet Tube 1 17 118721 01 Baffle 1 118721 02 Baffle 1 118721 03 Baffle 1 118721 04 Baffle 1 18 119099 01 Lower Baffle 1 19 119664 01 Thermal Limit Switch 1 20 11866...

Page 24: ...When ordering parts follow the instructions listed un der Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 120630 02 ODS Pilot LP 1 120630 03 ODS Pilot NG 1 2 120790 01 The...

Page 25: ...ner 1 5 099218 09 Burner 1 6 099056 24 Injector Plaque A or C 1 2 099056 25 Injector Plaque A or C 1 2 7 099056 01 Injector Plaque B 1 099056 02 Injector Plaque B 1 Burner Assembly GWRP26TB GWRN30TB H...

Page 26: ...heater how heater was malfunctioning purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the part to the factory Parts Not Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply or...

Page 27: ...D 1349 Adams Street Bowling Green KY 42103 270 846 1199 1 800 654 8534 Fax 1 800 846 0090 franktalk aol com Master Parts Dist 1251 Mound Ave NW Grand Rapids MI 49504 616 791 0505 1 800 446 1446 Fax 61...

Page 28: ...124011 01 Rev B 09 08 Patent Pending DESA Heating LLC 2701 Industrial Drive Bowling Green KY 42101 www desatech com 1 866 672 6040...

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