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VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

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Models: VN6A and VN12

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.

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Summary of Contents for VN12

Page 1: ...ny electrical switch do not 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 f...

Page 2: ...ry or death from burns fire explosion and carbon monoxide poisoning WARNING ICON G 001 DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poiso...

Page 3: ...inches When used without fresh outside air heater may give off carbon monoxide gas 6 Never run heater in small closed room Open door into next room to help ventilate 7 Keep all air openings in front a...

Page 4: ...2269 Heater Cabinet Grill Guard Burners Front Panel UNPACKING 1 Remove heater from carton 2 Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipment 3 Check heater for any shipping damage If hea...

Page 5: ...heater is designed to be mounted on a wall WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 2 page 6 If you can provide greater clearances from floor ceiling and joining wall...

Page 6: ...arance From Wall 7 3 4 20 1 4 Minimum To Maintain 3 Clearance From Floor FLOOR JOINING WALL WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING Maintain minimum clearances shown in Figure 3 If you can provide greater clearanc...

Page 7: ...y is between screwhead and wall Attaching to wall anchor method Follow instructions below to attach mounting screws to hollow walls wall areas between studs or solid walls concrete or masonry 1 Drill...

Page 8: ...f Heater Installing Bottom Mounting Screw 1 Locate bottom mounting hole This hole is near bottom on back panel of heater see Figure 9 2 Mark screw location on wall 3 Remove heater from wall 4 If insta...

Page 9: ...where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into heater controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong he...

Page 10: ...to 10 5 W C Pressure PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 1 Disconnect heater and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures...

Page 11: ...at once PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS 1 Open manual shutoff valve see Figure 11 2 Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter 3 Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position 4...

Page 12: ...the 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 f...

Page 13: ...knob pressed in and turn it counterclockwise C clockwise to the PILOT IGN position This will light pilot Note You will hear a loud click when the control knob reaches the PILOT IGN position If pilot d...

Page 14: ...ure 15 Burner Patterns LOW OFF PILOT IGN HIGH OFF PILOT IGN OFF Control VN12 Knob Burners ON OFF PILOT IGN OFF Control VN6A Knob Burner WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING When running heater set control knob...

Page 15: ...front panel TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Continued GRH OV 009 GOOD PILOT GRH OV 010 BAD PILOT Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 16 shows a correct pil...

Page 16: ...ontrol areas burner and circulating air passageways of heater clean Inspect these areas of heater before each use Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person Heater may need more freque...

Page 17: ...lve 1 Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve 2 Press in control knob while turning to PILOT IGN position 3 Continue holding down control knob Repeat ig niting operation until air is removed 4...

Page 18: ...out This problem could be caused by one or both of the following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot 6 Thermocouple dam aged 7 Control valve damaged Burner s does not lightafterO...

Page 19: ...on 1 Ventilate room Stop us ing odor causing prod ucts while heater is run ning 2 Locate and correct all leaks see CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS page 10 1 Open window and or door for ventilation 2 Contact...

Page 20: ...CONNECTIONS page 10 POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Gas leak See Warn ing statement at top of page 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warn ing statement at to...

Page 21: ...ve 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 you to return the defective part to...

Page 22: ...NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 13 099384 01 Control Valve 1 14 099057 01 Pressure Tap Fitting 1 15 098276 01 1 8 Pipe Plug 1 16 099468 03 Cabinet Assembly 1 17 099415 01 Gas Regulator 1 18 098303 02 Screw 6...

Page 23: ...MBER DESCRIPTION QTY 13 099391 02 Tubing Regulator to valve 1 14 099385 01 Control Valve 1 15 099057 01 Pressure Tap Fitting 1 16 098276 01 1 8 Pipe Plug 1 17 099468 02 Cabinet Assembly 1 18 099415 01...

Page 24: ...with warranty repairs are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the responsibility of the owner To the full extent allowed by the law of the jurisdiction that governs the sale of the product t...

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