Vanguard VP10T Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual Download Page 1

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MODEL: VP10T

INFRARED VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

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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.

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.

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.

Summary of Contents for VP10T

Page 1: ...upplier 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 installe...

Page 2: ...instructions if you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department 4 Heater shall not be installed in a bath room 5 Never install the heater in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture...

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: ...s such as joints around window and door frames between sole plates and floors between wall ceil ing joints between wall panels at penetrations for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openin...

Page 5: ...rk 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 Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Outdoors Outlet Ai...

Page 6: ...ugh 5 INSTALLING TO WALL NOTICE A qualified service per son must install heater Follow all local codes CHECK GAS TYPE Useonlypropane LPgas Ifyourgassupply is not propane LP do not install heater Call...

Page 7: ...igure 6 Folding Anchor Thin or Thick Wall thick wall shown Solid Wall 1 16 Space ANCHOR Placing Heater On Mounting Screws 1 Locate two keyhole slots on back panel of heater see Figure 9 2 Place large...

Page 8: ...er connect heater directly to the propane LP supply This heater requires an external regulator not supplied Install the external regulator be tween the heater and propane LP supply Installsedimenttrap...

Page 9: ...at once PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS 1 Open manual shutoff valve see Figure 14 2 Open propane LP supply tank valve 3 Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position 4 Check all join...

Page 10: ...L O OF F H I Ignitor Button Control Knob LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety in fo...

Page 11: ...ct Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 18 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Thermocouple GRH OV 008 BAD PILOT LP If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 19 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appli...

Page 12: ...partially clogged ODS pilot 6 Thermocouple damaged 7 Control valve damaged REMEDY 1 Replace ignitor 2 Replace ignitor 3 Reconnect ignitor cable 4 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing K...

Page 13: ...s see Cleaning and Maintenance page 11 or replace burner orifice s 2 Contact local propane LP gas company 3 Replace burner 4 Replace gas regulator 1 Replace burner 2 Contact local propane LP gas comp...

Page 14: ...y tank 3 Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 9 1 Open window and or door for ventila tion 2 Contact local propane LP gas company 3 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintena...

Page 15: ...ty Contact authorized dealer from whom you purchased this product If they are unable to supply original replacement part s call DESAInternational sTechnicalServiceDe partment at 1 800 323 5190 for inf...

Page 16: ...16 102489 PROPANE LP GAS HEATER VANGUARD VP10T 7 1 ODS PILOT 7 2 19 18 17 11 12 7 8 6 6 5 4 3 2 1 A B 15 16 16 14 10 13 9 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST VP10T...

Page 17: ...rew Hex 8 x 1 4 10 7 099059 03 ODS Pilot Assembly 1 7 1 098514 01 Thermocouple 1 7 2 098594 01 Ignitor Electrode 1 8 099884 02 Burner Assembly 1 9 099056 01 Injector 2 10 102491 01 Tubing Burner 1 11...

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Page 20: ...dsthiswarranty Theheater 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 or...

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