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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS

MINI-HEARTH

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 HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

14,000 to 28,000 Btu/Hr with Thermostat  “C” Models

VMH2800TPC

Shown With Optional Mantel
Which Features a Built In Base

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home,
where not prohibited by state or local codes.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer. (I.E.

Installation of this product is permitted after the manufactured (mobile) home is sited)

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.

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

— 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 in-
structions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the

fire department.

— Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service,
or maintenance can cause injury
or property damage. Refer to this
manual for correct installation
and operational procedures. For
assistance or additional infor-
mation consult a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the
gas supplier.

WARNING: This is an unvented
gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy-
gen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate
combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to 

Air for

Combustion and Ventilation sec-
tion in this manual.

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Summary of Contents for MINI-HEARTH VMH2800TPC

Page 1: ...ot 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...

Page 2: ...Propane LP gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all warnings Keepthismanualforreference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater 3 If...

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Page 4: ...ws included in hard ware package see Figure 7 Log Retaining Brackets Figure 4 Assembling Heater Attaching Brass Front Trim to Front Panel 1 Locate brass front trim in brass trim package 2 Slide the he...

Page 5: ...ion The air that leaks around doors and win dows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air...

Page 6: ...Gas fireplace logs ___________________ Btu Hr Other gas appliances ___________________ Btu Hr Total ___________________ Btu Hr Example Gas water heater 30 000 Btu Hr Vent free heater 28 000 Btu Hr Tot...

Page 7: ...tion for required size of ventilation grills or ducts WARNING Reworkworksheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined spaces must have enough fresh airtosupplyallappliancesinbo...

Page 8: ...your dealer See Accessories page 20 LOCATING HEATER WARNING Maintain the mini mum clearances shown in Figure 10 If you can provide greater clearancesfromfloor ceiling and joining wall You can locate h...

Page 9: ...holes are 16 inches 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 pro vides the str...

Page 10: ...r from mounting bracket 4 If installing bottom mounting screws into hollow or solid wall install wall anchors Follow steps 1 through 4 un der Attaching To Wall Anchor Method If installing bottom mount...

Page 11: ...ing to a wood floor drill a 3 4 deep hole using a 1 8 diameter drill bit Do not use anchors in wood floors If securing to a concrete floor drill a 1 3 8 deep hole using a 1 4 diam eter concrete drill...

Page 12: ...valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Purchase the optional A G A design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 20 Pressure Regulat...

Page 13: ...bbles form ing show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 1 Closemanualshutoffvalve seeFigure22 2 Pressurize supply piping system by ei ther using compressed...

Page 14: ...fully open 3 Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety in for...

Page 15: ...strike match Hold match to pilot until pi lot lights 4 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob 5 Replace front panel Figure 26 Correct Pi...

Page 16: ...byaquali fied service person Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material etc ODS PILOT AND BURNER Use a vacuum cleaner pressurized air or small soft br...

Page 17: ...lace ignitor cable 7 Replace piezo ignitor POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Ignitor electrode positioned wrong 2 Ignitor electrode broken 3 Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable 4 Ignitor cable pinched or...

Page 18: ...company 3 Observe minimum installation clearances see Figure 10 page 8 4 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 16 or replace burner orifice TROUBLE SHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner...

Page 19: ...so contact your local propane LP supplier OBSERVED PROBLEM Heater produces a clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off Heater produces unwanted odors Heater shuts off in use ODS oper...

Page 20: ...original replacement part s call DESA International s Parts Department at 1 800 972 7879 for referral information When calling DESA International have ready model number of your heater the replacement...

Page 21: ...embly and installation instructions included GS601 Black Surround For locating heater in front of an existing fireplace The sturdy steel construction is accented with decorative brass trim Com plete i...

Page 22: ...103507 GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS 22 12 1 12 2 1 2 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 22 23 24 25 8 6 21 7 18 1 3 5 4 27 26 1 VMH2800TPC...

Page 23: ...bly 1 12 1 098514 01 Thermocouple 1 12 2 098594 01 Ignitor Electrode 1 13 099126 02 Burner 1 14 098517 01 3 16 Pilot Tubing 1 15 098251 03 Injector 1 16 098250 01 Injector Holder 1 17 099415 06 Pressu...

Page 24: ...roper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOW...

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