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4.  If installing bottom mounting screws into 

hollow or solid wall, install wall anchors. 

Follow steps 1 through 4 under 

Attaching To 

Wall Anchor Method

, page 10.

  If installing bottom mounting screw into wall 

stud, drill holes at marked locations using 

9/64" drill bit.

5.  Replace heater onto mounting bracket.

6.  Place spacers between bottom mounting holes 

and wall anchor or drilled hole.

7.  Hold spacer in place with one hand. With other 

hand, insert mounting screw through bottom 

mounting hole and spacer. Place tip of screw 

in opening of wall anchor or drilled hole.

8.  Tighten both screws until heater is firmly 

secured to wall. Do not over tighten.

 

Note:

 Do not replace front panel at this time. 

Replace front panel after making gas connec

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tions and checking for leaks (see pages 11 

through 13).

MOUNTING HEATER TO FLOOR

Mounting Base Feet to Heater

1.  Lay heater cabinet on its back on a table with 

the heater bottom overhanging the table edge. 

2.  Align holes in base foot with mounting holes 

on bottom of cabinet (see Figure 13).

3.  Secure base foot to heater using sheet metal 

screws.

4.  Repeat for other side.

INsTAllATIoN

Continued

Figure 13 - Installing Base Feet

Sheet Metal Screw

Base Foot

Wood 
Screw

Mounting Base Feet to Floor (Where 
required by local code)

1.  Remove front cover (see 

Removing Front 

Panel of Heater,

 page 9).

2.  Position heater with base feet in desired loca

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tion. Mark holes for drilling. Remove heater 

with base.

3.  For carpeted floors, make a small cut with a 

sharp knife at marked locations prior to drill

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ing. If mounting base to a wood floor, drill 1/8" 

diameter hole, 3/4" deep. (Do not use anchors 

in wood floors).

  If mounting base to a concrete floor, drill with 

1/4" diameter concrete drill bit, 1

3

/

8

" into floor. 

Insert anchors completely into holes.

4.  Reposition heater with base feet over holes. 

Secure base to floor with wood screws. See 

Figure 13.

CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY

  WARNING:  This  appliance 

requires  a  3/8"  NPT  (National 

Pipe Thread) inlet connection to 

the pressure regulator.

 WARNING: A qualified service 

person must connect heater to gas 

supply. Follow all local codes.

  WARNING:  For  natural 

gas,  never  connect  heater  to 

private (non-utility) gas wells. 

This  gas  is  commonly  known 

as wellhead gas.

IMPORTANT:

 For natural gas, check gas line 

pressure before connecting heater to gas line. Gas 

line pressure must be no greater than 10.5" of wa

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ter. If gas line pressure is higher, heater regulator 

damage could occur.

  CAUTION:  For  propane/LP 

gas,  never  connect  heater  di

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rectly to the propane/LP supply. 

This heater requires an external 

regulator  (not  supplied).  Install 

the external regulator between the 

heater and propane/LP supply.

For propane/LP gas, the installer must supply an 

external regulator. The external regulator will 

reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce 

incoming gas pressure to between 11" and 14" of 

water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, 

heater regulator damage could occur. Install the 

external regulator with the vent pointing down as 

shown in Figure 14, page 12. Pointing the vent 

down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.

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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