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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS

MINI-HEARTH

®

 HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

VMH3000TPA

Shown with Optional

Mantel Which Features

a Built-In Base

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
instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire

department.

— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-

fied 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 as-
sistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice 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 on page 5 of this manual.

®

15,000 to 30,000 Btu/Hr

with Thermostat

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

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.

*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

Summary of Contents for VMH3000TPA

Page 1: ...rmedbyaquali fied installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manualforcor...

Page 2: ...lower insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approvedforusewiththisheater 4 This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom 5 This heater needs fresh outside air ven tilation...

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Page 4: ...ing to mount heater to wall Log Retaining Brackets Figure 3 Assembling Heater Truss Head Screw Nut Front Panel Figure 4 Attaching Brass Front Trim to Front Panel Brass Front Trim Top Brass Trim Slot M...

Page 5: ...ms are communicating only iftherearedoorlesspassagewaysorventila tion grills between them WARNING This heater shall notbeinstalledinaconfinedspace or unusually tight construction unless provisions are...

Page 6: ...nclude direct vent gas appliances 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...

Page 7: ...12 12 Ventilation Grills into Adjoining Room Option 1 Outlet Air Ventilated Attic Outlet Air Inlet Air Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space To Crawl Space To Attic WARNING Rework work sheet adding the spa...

Page 8: ...If you have a central heating system you may run system scirculatingblowerwhile using heater This will help circu late the heat throughout the house In the event of a power outage you can use this hea...

Page 9: ...rs 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 hold Insert mounting screws through...

Page 10: ...wall stud drill holes at marked lo cations using 9 64 drill bit 5 Replace heater onto mounting bracket 6 Place spacers between bottom mount ingholesandwallanchorordrilledhole 7 Hold spacer in place wi...

Page 11: ...rth base in desired location Mark holes for drilling See Figure 16 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...

Page 12: ...gulator 11 W C to 14 W C Pressure The installer must supply an external regu lator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incominggaspressuretobetween11and14 inches o...

Page 13: ...toff valve see Figure 21 Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once Open Closed Equipment Shutoff Valve Figure 21 Checking Gas Joints...

Page 14: ...e ap pliance if service is to be performed Shutting Off Burner Only pilot stays lit Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When li...

Page 15: ...24 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Thermocouple Thermocouple INSPECTING BURNER Figure 25 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner Pilot Burner Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often PI...

Page 16: ...uple 8 Replace control valve 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 i...

Page 17: ...or replace burner orifice 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...

Page 18: ...dor during combustion POSSIBLE 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 SeeW...

Page 19: ...injector holder for dust and dirt see Figure 28 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner Figure 28 Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube 4 Check the injector holder located at the en...

Page 20: ...PROPANE LP GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS For more information visit www desatech com 1 2 9 10 10 12 13 14 15 17 19 20 23 24 25 6 26 6 7 1 1 3 1 28 5 16 18 4 22 1 1 1 21 11 8 27 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN V...

Page 21: ...or Cable 1 11 098249 01 Nut M5 2 12 107486 01 ODS Pilot Assembly 1 13 103447 01 Burner 1 14 099387 03 3 16 Pilot Tubing 1 15 103845 10 Injector 1 16 NJF 8C Nut Hex 1 17 099415 06 Pressure Regulator 1...

Page 22: ...Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 8 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 14 Minimum 11 Dimensions Inches H x W x D Heater 23 75 x 25 9 x 8 5 Carton 25 8 x 28 7 x 10 1 Weight pounds Heater 29 Ship...

Page 23: ...Shown Your vent free gas appliance requires regu lar cleaning and maintenance to prevent performance problems This kit gives you the tools and instructions to make it easy to clean all critical areas...

Page 24: ...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 ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF TH...

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