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BLUE FLAME VENT-FREE

PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND

INSTALLATION MANUAL

10,000 Btu/Hr

Thermostatically-

Controlled Models

VP1000BTA

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed 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 in-
structions.

• 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 4 in this manual.

®

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 VP1000BTA

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...re running heater Keeptheapplianceareaclearand free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids 1 This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the ra...

Page 3: ...e heater with care Follow all localcodes Intheabsenceoflocalcodes use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas CodeANSZ223 1 alsoknownasNFPA54 Available from American National Standards Institute I...

Page 4: ...1 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m3 per kw of the aggre gate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an uncon...

Page 5: ...____________ Btu Hr Gas water heater ________________________ Btu Hr Gas furnace ________________________ Btu Hr Vented gas heater ________________________ Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs __________________...

Page 6: ...You can also remove door into adjoining room see op tion 3 Figure 2 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation...

Page 7: ...mumclearancesshowninFigure 4 Ifyoucan providegreaterclear ances from floor ceiling and joining wall WARNING Never install the heater in a bathroom in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture cl...

Page 8: ...in Walls 1 16 Space Thin or Thick Wall thick wall shown Solid Wall Installing Bottom Mounting Screw 1 Locate bottom mounting hole This hole is near bottom on back panel of heater see Figure 11 2 Mark...

Page 9: ...gulator With Vent Pointing Down Vent Pointing Down External Regulator Installsedimenttrapinsupplylineasshown in Figure 13 Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Locate sedi ment tr...

Page 10: ...supply tank valve 3 Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position 4 Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to control valve see Figure 15 Applymixtureofliquidsoapandwaterto gas joint...

Page 11: ...ds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob If control knob does not pop up when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs CAUTION Donottrytoadjust heat...

Page 12: ...each use Have heaterinspectedyearlybyaquali fied service person Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc Figure 20 Correct Burner Flame...

Page 13: ...itor 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 cabinet Nut is located insi...

Page 14: ...burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 12 or replace burner orifice 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Burner orifice is clogged...

Page 15: ...act qualified ser vice person 1 Ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running 2 Refill supply tank 3 Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 10 1 Open...

Page 16: ...16 104266 PROPANE LP 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 21 22 24 14 20 23 19 VP1000BTA...

Page 17: ...11084 38 Screw 8 x 3 8 8 9 098352 03BR Deflector Unit 1 10 098271 03 Ignitor Cable 1 11 098249 01 Nut M5 2 12 099059 03 ODS Pilot Assembly 1 12 1 098514 01 Thermocouple 1 12 2 098594 01 Ignitor Electr...

Page 18: ...NTY Contact authorized dealer from whom you purchased this product If they cannot sup ply original replacement part s call DESA International s Technical Service Depart ment at 1 800 323 5190 for refe...

Page 19: ...___________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________...

Page 20: ...MUST be installed by a qualified installer inaccordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because o...

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