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Natural  and  Propane/LP  Gas:

  Natural  and 

propane/LP gases are fuel gases. Fuel gases are 

odorless. An odor-making agent are added to fuel 

gases. The odor helps you detect a fuel gas leak. 

However, the odor added to fuel gas can fade. Fuel 

gas may be present even though no odor exists.

Make certain you read and understand all warn

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ings. 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 convertible for use with other gases.

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

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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 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

4.  This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom 

or bathroom.

5.  This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation 

to run properly. This heater has an Oxygen 

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.

6.  Keep all air openings in front and bottom of 

heater clear and free of debris. This will insure 

enough air for proper combustion.

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

provide fresh, outside air. If heater keeps 

shutting off, have it serviced.

8.  Do not run heater

• where flammable liquids or vapors are used 

or stored

• under dusty conditions

9.  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.

10.  Turn off and let cool before servicing. Only 

a qualified service person should service and 

repair heater.

11.  Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 

feet could cause pilot outage.

12.  To prevent performance problems, do not use 

propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. 

capacity (propane/LP models only).

sAFeTY INFoRMATIoN

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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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