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113061-01F

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Only Insert Mounting 

Screws Through Last 

Hole On Each End

Only Insert Mounting 

Screws Through Last 

Hole On Each End

Floor

Floor

14" (35.6 cm)

14" (35.6 cm)

18 

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(47.6 cm)

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18 

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(47.6 cm)

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12"

(30.4

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30,000 Btu/hr Models

THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB

The  thermostat  sensing  bulb  has  been  placed 

below the heater.

1.  Place clamp on thermostat sensing bulb as 

shown  in  Figure  5.  Clamp  is  provided  in 

hardware package.

2.  Snap clamp into upper mounting hole as shown 

in Figure 5. Mounting hole is located on lower 

left edge on back of heater. Make sure the 

thermostat sensing bulb is pointing up.

Figure 5 - Attaching Thermostat Sensing 

Bulb

Clamp

Thermostat 
Sensing Bulb

Figure 6 - Mounting Bracket

INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL

Mounting Bracket

Locate mounting bracket in heater carton. Remove 

mounting bracket from heater carton.

Figure 7 - Removing Front Panel Of 

Heater

Removing Front Panel Of Heater

1.  Remove the four painted screws, two on each 

side of front panel.

2.  Pull bottom of front panel forward, then out.

3.  Remove any remaining packaging materials. 

Methods For Attaching Mounting Bracket 

To Wall

Only use last hole 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 wall anchor

Attaching to Wall Stud:

 This method provides the 

strongest hold. Insert mounting screws through 

mounting bracket and into wall studs.

Attaching to Wall Anchor: 

This method allows you 

to attach mounting bracket to hollow walls (wall 

areas between studs) or to solid walls (concrete 

or masonry).

Decide which method better suits your needs. 

Either method will provide a secure hold for the 

mounting bracket.

Marking Screw Locations

1.  Tape mounting bracket to wall where heater will 

be located. Make sure mounting bracket is level.

 WARNING: Maintain minimum 

clearances shown in Figure 8. If 

you can, provide greater clearanc

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es from floor and joining wall.

2.  Mark screw locations on wall (see Figure 8).

 

Note:

 Only mark last hole on each end of 

mounting bracket. Insert mounting screws 

through these holes only.

3.  Remove tape and mounting bracket from wall.

Figure 8 - Mounting Bracket Clearances

8"

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Only Insert Mounting 

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Only Insert Mounting 

Screws Through Last 

Hole On Each End

Floor

Floor

14" (35.6 cm)

14" (35.6 cm)

18 

3

/

4

"

(47.6 cm)

Min.

18 

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4

"

(47.6 cm)

Min.

12"

(30.4

cm)

Min.

20,000 Btu/hr Models

INsTAllATIoN

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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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