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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.

— 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 injury or
property damage. Refer to this
manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For assis-
tance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency, or the gas supplier.

Model: VGP30

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OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

VENT-FREE PROPANE GAS GARAGE HEATER

Summary of Contents for VGP30

Page 1: ...use any phone 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...

Page 2: ...G ICON G 001 DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches dizziness or nausea If you have these...

Page 3: ...o admit fresh outside air when using heater Open window one 1 or two 2 inches When used without fresh outside air heater may give off carbon monoxide gas 6 Never run heater in small closed room 7 If h...

Page 4: ...ignitor This system requires no matches batteries or other sources to light heater UNPACKING 1 Remove heater from carton 2 Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipment 3 Check heate...

Page 5: ...le alternative to test gauge connection Purchase the optional A G A design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer See ACCESSORIES page 23 LOCATING HEATER This heater is designed to be mounted...

Page 6: ...s Of Heater Left Side Right Side Figure 2 Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater For convenience and efficiency install heater where there is easy access for operation inspection and servi...

Page 7: ...uds 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 INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL Mounting Bracket The m...

Page 8: ...wall studs 4 Tighten screws until mounting bracket is firmly fastened to wall studs Attaching to wall anchor method For attaching mounting bracket to hollow walls wall areas between studs or solid wa...

Page 9: ...racket attached to wall Installing Bottom Mounting Screws 1 Locate two bottom mounting holes These holes are near bottom on back panel of heater see Figure 9 2 Mark screw locations on wall 3 Remove he...

Page 10: ...PT tap must be upstream from heater see Figure 11 page 11 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in...

Page 11: ...alve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 PSIG will damage heater regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected Continued IMPORTANT Hold pressur...

Page 12: ...nts Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS 1 Open manual shutoff valve see Figure 12 2 Open propane supply tank valve 3 Make sure control knob...

Page 13: ...he gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service technician or gas supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fi...

Page 14: ...ight pilot The pilot is attached to the front of burner The burner and pilot are located behind the heat shield If needed keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights Note If pilot does not stay li...

Page 15: ...ame Pattern Thermocouple Pilot Burner Clockwise Shutting Off Heater 1 Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position 2 Press in control knob and turn clockwise to the OFF position 3 Turn off all el...

Page 16: ...T WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING If yellow tipping occurs your heater could produce increased levels of carbon monoxide If burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping follow instructions at bottom of this p...

Page 17: ...at ODS pilot WARNING Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater WARNING ICON G 001 Note All troubleshooting items are lis...

Page 18: ...page 17 or replace burner orifice OBSERVED PROBLEM Whenignitorbuttonis pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released Burner doe...

Page 19: ...NTENANCE page 17 2 Replace gas regulator 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation 1 Turn control knob to LOW position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from...

Page 20: ...en control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warn ing statement at top of page OBSERVED PROBLEM Heater produces a clicking ticking noise justafterburnerislitor shut off Heater produces un wanted odors H...

Page 21: ...Maximum 14 Minimum 11 Dimensions Inches H x W x D Heater 23 5 x 25 9 x 8 0 Carton 25 8 x 28 7 x 10 1 Weight pounds Heater 30 Shipping 35 When gas pressure is too low pilot will not stay lit burner wil...

Page 22: ...t at 1 800 323 5190 When calling have ready your name your address model number of your heater how heater was malfunctioning type of gas used propane or natural gas purchase date Usually we will ask y...

Page 23: ...ment at 1 800 972 7879 You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual Shutoff Valve A 014 MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 Manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap FAN KIT GA2100A Pr...

Page 24: ...24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 25 19 21 22 23 24 20 27 26 18 28 16 10 1 10 2 Round 10 3 Square ODS Pilot...

Page 25: ...L P 1 10 1 098593 01 Thermocouple 1 10 2 098515 01 Ignitor Electrode 11 099126 02 Burner 1 12 098517 01 3 16 Pilot Tubing 1 13 098251 05 Injector 1 14 098250 01 Injector Holder 1 15 098867 06 Pressur...

Page 26: ...26 NOTES...

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Page 28: ...that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance alteration tampering contaminated fu...

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