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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing 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 qualified installer, service agency, or the

gas supplier.

WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate combustion must be provided. Refer to page 3 of this manual.

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

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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BLUE FLAME

VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION

MANUAL

10,000 BTU/HR THERMOSTATICALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS

Summary of Contents for VN1000BT

Page 1: ...the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxygen from the roo...

Page 2: ...er needs fresh outside air ven tilation to run properly This heater has an oxygen depletion sensor ODS pi lot light safety system The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available See...

Page 3: ...than ever New materials increased insulation and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes Home own ers weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the...

Page 4: ...a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space Space Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorle...

Page 5: ...e of ventilation grills or ducts WARNING Rework work sheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces Fig...

Page 6: ...8 sediment trap tee joint pipe wrench NOTICE A qualified service per son must install heater Follow all local codes AnA G A design certifiedmanualshutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alter...

Page 7: ...shown Solid Wall 1 16 Space Figure 8 Tightening Anchors INSTALLING TO WALL Continued Placing Heater On Mounting Screws 1 Locate two keyhole slots on back panel of heater see Figure 9 2 Place large ope...

Page 8: ...ld occur Installation must include a manual shutoff valve ground joint union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from heater see Figure...

Page 9: ...valve see Figure 14 Apply mixture of liquid soap and wa ter to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Light heater see Operating Heater pages 9 and 10 Check the rest of t...

Page 10: ...minute before lighting pilot again 8 Turn control knob counterclockwise C clockwise to desired heating level The main burner should light Set control knob to any heat level between HI and LO IGNITOR...

Page 11: ...burner flame pat tern shows yellow tipping follow instructions at bottom of this page NOTICE Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping Dust or other fine particles enter the heater and burn ca...

Page 12: ...amaged REMEDY 1 Replace ignitor 2 Replace ignitor 3 Reconnect ignitor cable 4 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 5 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to heater...

Page 13: ...Cleaning and Maintenance page 11 2 Contact local natural gas company 3 Replace gas regulator 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for...

Page 14: ...leak See Warning statement at top of page 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 1 Not enough combustion ventilati...

Page 15: ...hey cannot sup ply original replacement part s call DESA International s Technical Service Depart ment at 1 800 323 5190 for referral infor mation When contacting your dealer or DESA International hav...

Page 16: ...16 102392 NATURAL GAS HEATER BLUE FLAME 10 000 BTU 12 2 12 1 ODS PILOT ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 10 12 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 23 24 27 14 22 20 26 25 19 25 21 VN1000BT...

Page 17: ...98352 03BR Deflector Unit 1 10 098271 03 Ignitor Cable 1 11 098249 01 Nut M5 2 12 100701 03 ODS Pilot Assembly 1 12 1 098514 01 Thermocouple 1 12 2 098594 01 Ignitor Electrode 1 13 099386 02 Burner 1...

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Page 20: ...The heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original conditi...

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