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RePlACeMeNT PARTs

Note:

 Use only original replacement parts. This 

will protect your warranty  coverage for parts 

replaced under warranty.

PARTS UNDER WARRANTY

Contact authorized  dealers  of  this product. If 

they can’t supply original replacement part(s), 

call DESA Heating Products’ Technical Service 

Department at 1-866-672-6040.

When calling DESA Heating Products, have ready

•  your name

•  your address

•  model and serial numbers of your heater 

•  how heater was malfunctioning

•  type of gas used (propane/LP or natural gas)

•  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 original replacement part(s), call 

DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for 

referral information.

When calling DESA Heating Products, have ready

•  model number of your heater

•  the replacement part number

ACCessoRIes

Purchase these heater accessories from your local 

dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, 

call DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 

for referral information. You can also write to the 

address listed on the back page of this manual.

EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF 

VALVE - GA5010

For all models.

 Equipment shutoff valve with 

1/8" NPT tap.

FAN KITS - GA3250T

For all models.

 Provides better heat distribution. 

Makes heater more efficient. Complete installation 

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

•  Pressure Regulator Setting: 3" W.C.

•  Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water):

  Maximum - 10.5", Minimum - 4"

VP20BTA

• 

10,000/20,000 Btu/hr (Variable)

•  Propane/LP Gas

•  Electronic Ignition

•  Pressure Regulator Setting: 8" W.C.

•  Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water):

  Maximum - 14", Minimum - 11"

VN30BTA

• 

15,000/30,000 Btu/hr (Variable)

•  Natural Gas

•  Electronic Ignition

•  Pressure Regulator Setting: 3" W.C.

•  Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water):

  Maximum - 10.5", Minimum - 4"

VP30BTA

• 

15,000/30,000 Btu/hr (Variable)

•  Propane/LP Gas

•  Electronic Ignition

•  Pressure Regulator Setting: 8" W.C.

•  Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water):

  Maximum - 14", Minimum - 11"

seRVICe HINTs

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

You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If so, con

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tact your local natural or propane/LP gas supplier.

TeCHNICAl seRVICe

You may have further questions about installation, 

operation or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA 

Heating Products’ Technical Service Department 

at 1-866-672-6040. When calling please have your 

model and serial numbers of your heater ready.

You can also visit DESA Heating Products’ techni

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cal service web site at 

www.desatech.com

.

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 Heat

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ing Products.

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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