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VENTED PROPANE

GAS HEATERS

WARNING: If the information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, per-
sonal injury, or loss of life.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

— Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• 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.

— Installation and service must be per-

formed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING

: Improper installation,

adjustment, alteration, service, or
maintenance can cause property
damage, personal injury or loss of
life. Refer to this manual for cor-
rect installation and operational
procedures. For assistance or
additional information consult a
qualified installer, service agency,
or the gas supplier.

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

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Models: GVB35P and GVB50P

Summary of Contents for GVB35P

Page 1: ...hone in your building Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfrom a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and servi...

Page 2: ...rmanent Fresh Air Ventilation 18 Example 2 Locating Heater in Confined Closed Area 19 Ventilating Confined Area 19 Operating Heater 20 For Your Safety Read Before Lighting 20 Lighting Instructions 20...

Page 3: ...all heater and venting system 2 Use only propane gas Do not convert heater to use different fuel type 3 Do not place propane supply tank s inside any structure Locate propane supply tank s outdoors 4...

Page 4: ...young children when they are in the same room as heater Heater will remain hot for a time after shutdown Let surface cool before touching 11 Do not use heater as a cooking device 12 Do not alter heat...

Page 5: ...PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Control Knob Draft Hood Outlet for Venting System Figure 2 Vented Propane Gas Heater Rear View Lower Front Access Panel Ignitor Button Control Valve Figure 1 Vented Propane Gas...

Page 6: ...results in the greatest heating comfort This can also result in lower gas bills NOTICE This heater must be electrically grounded if equipped with blower Follow all local codes In the absence of local...

Page 7: ...e insert in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas For convenience and efficiency install heater where there is easy access for operation inspection and service in coldest part of room near an el...

Page 8: ...d you use flues classified as prefabri cated or masonry all fuel chimney or type B vent See Vent Types page 10 If using old vent check vent for soot creosote and loose particles If vent is damaged rep...

Page 9: ...ever extend vent pipe horizontally through outside wall and terminate You must connect a vertical run of vent pipe to the horizontal run The vertical run must be at least 25 longer than the horizontal...

Page 10: ...walled pipe Clearances to combustible construction must be in accordance with the listing of the particular type B vent Type B vents are currently listed as B 1 B 1 1 2 and B 2 The illustrations belo...

Page 11: ...Regulator with Vent Pointing Down CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe that is 1 2 in diameter or greater to allow...

Page 12: ...nants This keeps them from going into heater controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong heater may not run properly IMPORTANT Use two pipe wrenches when connecting gas piping to...

Page 13: ...ne supply tank to manual shutoff valve Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections 1 Open manua...

Page 14: ...ccess Panel WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION Do not operate heater without glass panels installed Operating heater without glass panels will damage front of heater due to excess temperatures WARNING ICON G...

Page 15: ...act your Vanguard dealer for a replacement glass panel 8 Repeat steps 4 through 7 for all glass panels 9 Reinstall glass guard Reinstall lower front access panel of heater WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION M...

Page 16: ...ust fans fireplaces clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate This heater is a fuel burning appliance It uses air from inside the house for combustion It also uses...

Page 17: ...2 If you have a fireplace start a fire Build fire until flames are burning strongly 3 Turn on all exhaust fans These include exhaust fans for kitchen bathroom water heaters gas or electric etc 4 Turn...

Page 18: ...oor more and retest If spillage stops keep window or door open while using fire place Supply fresh outside air by a permanent method as soon as possible If spillage still occurs leave window or door o...

Page 19: ...for each 1000 BTU Hr input rating of all appliances in the area cubic feet equals length x width x height of area Include adjoining rooms only if there are no doors between the rooms If you install t...

Page 20: ...he appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water PILOT VEILLEUSE HIGH HAUT LOW BAS DEPRESS FOR OFF APPUYER POUR ARR TER Figure 16 Control Knob...

Page 21: ...ing ignitor button until pilot lights Note If pilot does not stay lit refer to Troubleshooting pages 26 through 29 Also contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are...

Page 22: ...ages 20 and 21 4 With control knob depressed strike match Hold match to pilot until pilot lights 5 Follow steps 8 through 11 under Lighting Instructions page 21 Shutting Off Heater 1 Fully depress con...

Page 23: ...hrough front glass of heater Figure 20 page 24 shows a correct burner flame pattern Figure 21 page 24 shows two incorrect burner flame patterns One incorrect flame pattern shows high yellow flames and...

Page 24: ...ellow Flame Flame Lifting Off of Burner Figure 21 Incorrect Burner Flame Patterns Figure 20 Correct Burner Flame Pattern If burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 21 turn heater off see...

Page 25: ...combustion from lack of air causes the yellow flame This will deposit soot inside the combustion chamber and on the burner To clean combustion chamber and burner you must remove the burner from heate...

Page 26: ...l knob not pressed in while in PILOT posi tion 4 Air in gas lines when in stalled 5 Depleted gas supply 6 Pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct REMEDY 1 Adjustsparkgapto1 16 2 Replac...

Page 27: ...valve 2 Press in control knob fully 3 After pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds 4 Wait one minute for safety interlock system toreset Repeatignition 5 Hand tighten until snug then ti...

Page 28: ...ied 1 Air in gas line 2 Air passageways on heater blocked 3 Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice REMEDY 1 Clean burner see Clean ing and Maintenance page 25 or replace burner orifice 2 Replace bu...

Page 29: ...ssure 3 Pilot partially clogged 1 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 2 Control valve damaged 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of pag...

Page 30: ...bracket see Figure 22 9 Remove assembly from the rear of heater 10 To reinstall reverse above steps Turn on gas to heater and check for gas leaks Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joint...

Page 31: ...burner to the right for clearance Rotate burner 90 and remove burner through lower front access opening 7 To reinstall reverse above steps Turn on gas to heater and check for gas leaks Apply a mixtur...

Page 32: ...heater 3 Disconnect burner tube from orifice holder see Figure 24 4 Remove orifice holder from burner see Figure 24 5 Use socket or open end wrench to remove the old orifice from the orifice holder 6...

Page 33: ...16 Shipping Weight pounds 78 98 Flue Vent Size 4 dia 4 dia Orifice Size 52 drill 0635 46 drill 081 SPECIFICATIONS Note These heaters are certified for elevations of 0 4500 feet above sea level For ele...

Page 34: ...n Grand Rapids MI 49504 616 791 4760 800 446 1446 Washer Equipment Co 1715 Main Street Kansas City MO 64108 KS MO AR 816 842 3911 Controls Inc 6820 Glenwood Ave Raleigh NC 27612 NC SC VA MD 919 787 22...

Page 35: ...ed with blower Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories either contact your nearest Parts Central see page 34 or call DESA International s Part...

Page 36: ...36 100354 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST Burner Assembly 3 4 8 10 11 1 2 5 6 7 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 28 27 7 35 Model 6 50 Model 11 24 2 20 21 23 26 22 17 16 4 24 24 1 24 3 24 4 25 7...

Page 37: ...3 8 2 12 099211 01 099211 01 Screw 10 16 x 2 1 2 2 13 100207 02 100207 02 Control Valve 1 14 098265 01 098265 01 Elbow 1 15 098936 02 098936 02 Thermocouple Interrupter 1 16 100028 02 100028 02 Pilot...

Page 38: ...01BR Hearth Assembly 1 includes items 5 7 4 100204 02 100204 01 Top Panel 1 5 098304 02 098304 02 Screw 6 20 x 3 8 2 6 M11084 26 Screw 10 16 x 3 8 17 M11084 26 Screw 10 16 x 3 8 19 7 100205 02BR 10020...

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Page 40: ...arranties of merchantability are hereby limited in duration to the period for which each limited warranty is given Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the abo...

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