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6.  Turn control knob counterclockwise 

 to 

the PILOT position. Press in control knob for 

five (5) seconds.

7.  With control knob pressed in, push down and 

release ignitor button. This will light pilot. 

The pilot is attached to the front of burner. 

Note:

 

You may be running this heater for the 

first time after hooking up to gas supply. If so, 

you may need to press in control knob for 30 

seconds or more. This will allow air to bleed 

from the gas system. If needed, keep press

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ing ignitor button until pilot lights. If ignitor 

does not light pilot, refer to 

Troubleshooting

page 17 or contact a qualified service person 

or gas supplier for repairs. Until repairs are 

made, light pilot with match. To light pilot 

with match, see 

Manual Lighting Procedure

page 15.

8.  Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds 

after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release 

control knob.

• If control knob does not pop up when re

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leased, contact a qualified service person or 

gas supplier for repairs.

 

Note:

 If pilot goes out, repeat steps 4 thru 7. 

Thermostat models have a safety interlock 

system. Wait one (1) minute before lighting 

pilot again.

9.  Turn control knob counterclockwise 

 to 

desired heating level. The main burner should 

light.

 CAUTION: Do not try to ad-

just heating levels by using the 

equipment shutoff valve.

Figure 19 - Control Knob In The OFF 

Position

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Ignitor Button

Control Knob

Figure 20 - Pilot (actual pilot may vary)

Ignitor Electrode

Pilot Burner

Thermocouple

oPeRATING HeATeR

FOR 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

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sonal injury or loss of life.

A.  This appliance has a pilot which must be 

lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, 

follow these instructions exactly.

B.  BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the 

appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next 

to the floor because some gas is heavier than 

air and will settle on the floor.

  WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electric 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.

C.  Use only your hand to push in or turn the 

gas control knob. Never use tools. If the 

knob will not push in or turn by hand, 

don’t try to repair it, call a qualified service 

technician. Force or attempted repair may 

result in a fire or explosion.

D.  Do not use this appliance if any part has 

been  under  water.  Immediately  call  a 

qualified service technician to inspect the 

appliance and to replace any part of the 

control system and any gas control which 

has been under water.

LIGHTING 

INSTRUCTIONS

1.  STOP! Read the safety information beginning 

on page 13.

2.  Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully 

open.

3.  Turn off any electric power to the appliance 

if service is to be performed.

4.  Turn control knob clockwise 

 to the 

OFF position.

5.  Wait five minutes to clear out any gas. Then 

smell for gas, including near the floor. If you 

smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety 

information beginning on page 13. If you don’t 

smell gas, go to the next step.

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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