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Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall

Note:

 Wall anchors, mounting screws and spacers 

are in hardware package. The hardware package 

is provided with heater.

Attaching To Wall Stud Method

For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs

1.  Drill holes at marked locations using 9/64" 

drill bit.

2.  Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line 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.

Attaching To Wall Anchor Method

For attaching mounting 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" deep.

2.  Fold wall anchor as shown in Figure 9.

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 10). 

IMPORTANT: 

Do not hammer key! For thick walls (over 1/2" 

thick) or solid walls, do not pop open wings.

5.  Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line up 

last hole on each end of bracket with wall 

anchors.

Figure 9 - Folding Anchor

Figure 11 - Mounting Heater Onto 

Mounting Bracket

Stand-
Out Tab

Figure 10 - Popping Open Anchor Wings 

For Thin Walls

Mounting Bracket (attached to wall)

Horizontal Slots

6.  Insert mounting screws through bracket and 

into wall anchors.

7.  Tighten  screws  until  mounting  bracket  is 

firmly fastened to wall.

Placing Heater On Mounting Bracket

1.  Locate two horizontal slots on back panel 

of heater.

2.  Place heater onto mounting bracket. Slide 

horizontal slots onto stand-out tabs on mount

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ing bracket.

Installing Bottom 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.

Figure 12 - Installing Bottom Mounting 

Screws

Side View

Front View

Wall

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Summary of Contents for VP20BTA

Page 1: ...appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your g...

Page 2: ...cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm IMPORTANT Read this owner s manualcarefullyandcompletely before trying to assemble operate or service this heater Improper use of this heater c...

Page 3: ...ther gases 2 Do not place propane LP supply tank s in side any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outdoors propane LP models only 3 If you smell gas shut off gas supply do not try to light any...

Page 4: ...purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit Vent free gas products are prohibited for bed room and bathroom installation in the Com monwealth of Massachusetts Unpacking 1 Remove heater from c...

Page 5: ...ir that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually...

Page 6: ...es Di rect vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors Example Gas water heater _______________Btu Hr Vent free heater ______________Btu Hr Total ______________Btu Hr 40 000...

Page 7: ...heater Follow all local codes CHECK GAS TYPE Use only the correct type of gas natural or pro pane LP If your gas supply is not the correct gas type do not install heater Call dealer where you bought...

Page 8: ...bedroom or bathroom in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 36 from the front top or sides of the heater as a fireplace insert in high traf...

Page 9: ...on each end of mounting bracket to attach bracket to wall These two holes are 14 apart from their centers Attach mounting bracket to wall in one of two ways 1 Attaching to wall stud 2 Attaching to wal...

Page 10: ...r 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 10 IMPORTANT Do not hammer key For thick walls over 1 2 thick or solid wal...

Page 11: ...er with base 3 For carpeted floors make a small cut with a sharp knife at marked locations prior to drill ing If mounting base to a wood floor drill 1 8 diameter hole 3 4 deep Do not use anchors in wo...

Page 12: ...inants This keeps them from going into heater controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong heater may not run properly Figure 14 External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down External...

Page 13: ...by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air 3 Check all joints from gas meter for n...

Page 14: ...OR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage per sonal injury or loss of life A This appliance ha...

Page 15: ...t you determine your own comfort levels MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Remove front panel see Figure 4 page 8 2 Follow steps 1 through 7 under Lighting Instructions page 14 3 With control knob pressed in...

Page 16: ...nd 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 compre...

Page 17: ...in gas lines when in stalled 5 Depleted gas supply pro pane LP gas only 6 ODS pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed there is no spark...

Page 18: ...ntrol knob is released Burner does not light after ODS pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during combustion REMEDY 1 Press in control knob fully 2 AfterODS pilotlights keepcon t...

Page 19: ...s or furniture Heater produces a clicking tick ing noise just after burner is lit or shut off Heater shuts off in use ODS operates REMEDY 1 Check burner for dirt and debris If found clean burner see C...

Page 20: ...see Checking Gas Connec tions page 12 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 12 2 Replace control valve 1 Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter 2 Locate and corre...

Page 21: ...tion and operating instructions included Thermostatically controlled blower turns itself on and off as required Specifications VN20BTA 10 000 20 000 Btu hr Variable Natural Gas Electronic Ignition Pre...

Page 22: ...0 10 11 12 13 14 16 18 19 4 7 1 15 17 20 Illustrated Parts Breakdown Models VN20BTA VP20BTA VN30BTA VP30BTA AA Battery Positive UP AAA Battery Negative UP Install Battery According To This Illustratio...

Page 23: ...7894 14 Deflector Assembly 1 107894 15 Deflector Assembly 1 9 098271 11 Ignitor Cable 1 10 098249 01 Nut M5 2 11 110803 01 ODS Pilot Assembly 1 110803 02 ODS Pilot Assembly 1 12 103446 02 Burner 1 103...

Page 24: ...ginal 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 diagno...

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