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OWNER’S MANUAL

INSTALLATION

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Figure 18 - Attaching Heater to Hearth
Base

Figure 19- Placing Hearth Insert on Heater
Base and Attaching Brass Base Trim

Mounting Heater to Optional
Hearth Base

1.

Lay heater on its back on a table with
the bottom of heater overhanging the
edge of the table.

2.

Remove 2 shipping screws in bottom
of heater. Discard shipping screws.

3.

Line up mounting holes on top of hearth
base with holes in bottom of heater (see
Figure 18).

4.

Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure
hearth base to heater with four sheet
metal screws (see Figure 18).

5.

Stand heater up on base.

6.

Place hearth insert in hearth base as
shown in Figure 19.

7.

Assemble brass trim (see steps 1
through 7 under Assembling and At-
taching Brass Trim, 
page 4).

8.

Slide base trim on heater base. Attach
brass trim to base with two brass screws
included as shown in Figure 19.

Securing Hearth Base to Floor

1.

Position hearth base in desired location.
Mark holes for drilling (See Figure 18).
Remove hearth base.

2.

For carpeted floor, make a small cut
with a sharp knife at marked locations
before drilling.

If securing 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" diameter
concrete drill bit. Completely insert an-
chors into each hole.

3.

Mount heater to hearth base following
steps under Mounting Heater to Op-
tional Hearth Base
. After mounting
heater, position heater and hearth base
over drilled holes. With slotted screw-
driver, secure hearth base to floor with
four wood screws.

B. MOUNTING HEATER ON
OPTIONAL HEARTH BASE

Tools needed:

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

• slotted screwdriver

• electric drill (if securing base to floor)

The optional hearth base kit includes the
following:

• Hearth Base

• 4 Wood Screws

• 4 Sheet Metal Screws

• Brass Base Trim

• Hearth Insert

• 4 Anchors

• 2 Brass Screws

Note:

 It is an option to secure “A” model

hearth base to floor. You must secure the “B”
and “C” model hearth bases  to floor. To
secure hearth base to floor, follow instruc-
tions under Securing Hearth Base to Floor. If
not securing hearth base to floor, proceed to
Mounting Heater to Optional Hearth Base.

Brass Base
Trim

Hearth
Insert

Screw

Base

Holes for Securing
Heater to Floor

Shipping Screw

Bottom of Heater

Sheet Metal
Screw

Mounting
Holes

Summary of Contents for VMH3000TN

Page 1: ...er serviceagency orthe gas supplier WARNING Improper installa tion adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property dam age Refer to this manual for correct installation and o...

Page 2: ...or other accessory not approvedforusewiththisheater 3 This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom 4 This heater needs fresh outside air ven tilation to run properly This heater has an...

Page 3: ...kdi dko em kgo dki rlnf gpd fAS DF KIG LF JI als kdi dko em kgo dki rlnf gpd f AS DF KIG LF JI als kdi dko em kgo dki rlnf gpd fAS DF KIG LF JI als kdi dko em kgo dki rlnf gpd f AS DF KIG LF JI als k...

Page 4: ...heater cabinet Attach on top and sides with four brass screws included in hard ware package see Figure 7 9 Reattach front panel to heater if you are going to mount the heater to the base Do not reatt...

Page 5: ...ith open ings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames be tw...

Page 6: ...ances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used _________________ Btu Hr max...

Page 7: ...Air Ventilated Attic Outlet Air Inlet Air Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space To Crawl Space To Attic Figure 9 Ventilation Air from Outdoors AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued WARNING Rework wo...

Page 8: ...ll heater Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater INSTALLATION ITEMS Beforeinstallingheater makesureyouhave the items listed below piping check local codes sealant resistant to prop...

Page 9: ...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 strongest ho...

Page 10: ...screws until heater is firmly secured to wall Do not over tighten Note Do not replace front panel at this time Replace front panel after making gas connections and checking for leaks see pages 12 and...

Page 11: ...ife at marked locations before drilling If securing 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...

Page 12: ...Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 or greater diameter to allow proper gas volume to heater If pipe is too small undue loss of pressure will occur Installation must include an equipment shutoff v...

Page 13: ...off valve see Fig ure 21 2 Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or open ing main gas valve located on or near gas meter 3 Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff...

Page 14: ...lot does not stay lit refer to Troubleshooting pages 16 through 18 Also contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Untilrepairsaremade lightpilotwith match To light pilot with matc...

Page 15: ...rect Pilot Flame Pattern Thermocouple Thermocouple INSPECTING BURNER Figure 26 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner Pilot Burner Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often PILOT FL...

Page 16: ...ve POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Ignitor electrode positioned wrong 2 Ignitor electrode broken 3 Ignitor electrode not connected to igni tor cable 4 Ignitor cable pinched or wet 5 Piezo ignitor nut is loose 6 Brok...

Page 17: ...ifice 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS pilot is lit Delayed ignition of...

Page 18: ...IBLE CAUSE 1 Metal expanding while heating or con tracting while cooling 1 Heater burning vapors from paint hair spray glues etc see IMPORTANT statement above 2 Gas leak SeeWarning statement at top of...

Page 19: ...gas supplier SERVICE HINTS CLEANING BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas This provides a clean burning flame...

Page 20: ...20 104431 NATURAL GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS 12 1 12 2 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VMH3000TN 1 2 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 19 20 23 24 25 8 6 6 21 7 1 3 5 16 18 4 22 26 1...

Page 21: ...12 099440 05 ODS Pilot Assembly 1 12 1 098514 01 Thermocouple 1 12 2 098594 01 Ignitor Electrode 1 13 103447 01 Burner 1 14 099387 03 3 16 Pilot Tubing 1 15 103845 09 Injector 1 16 NJF 8C Nut Hex 1 1...

Page 22: ...0 323 5190 You can also visit DESA International s technical service web site at www desatech com SPECIFICATIONS Btu Variable 15 000 30 000 Type Gas Natural Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Regulator Sett...

Page 23: ...in a walnut finish or an unfinished hardwood ready to stain or paint Complete assembly and installation instructions included EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 Equipmentshutoffvalvewith1 8 NPTtap HEARTH...

Page 24: ...all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged a...

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