Vanguard VP1600D Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual Download Page 1

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Models: VP1600D, VP1600ITA, VP2600D, and VP2200ITA

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INFRARED VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER

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

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

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.

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Summary of Contents for VP1600D

Page 1: ...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 an...

Page 2: ...rious injury or death from burns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning WARNING ICON G 001 DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early sig...

Page 3: ...gher levels of carbon monoxide may result 7 This heater needs fresh outside air ventilation to run properly This heater has an oxygen depletion sensor ODS pilot light safety system The ODS shuts down...

Page 4: ...Remove heater from carton 2 Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipment 3 Check heater for any shipping damage If heater is damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought heater LO...

Page 5: ...3 1 1992 Section 5 3 defines confined space as having an air volume of less than 50 cubic feet 127 cubic cm for each 1000 Btu Hr input rating of all appliances in the space cubic feet equals length x...

Page 6: ...d gas heater ___________________ Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs ___________________ Btu Hr Other gas appliances ___________________ Btu Hr Total ___________________ Btu Hr Example Gas water heater 40 000 B...

Page 7: ...s fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must provide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of th...

Page 8: ...the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces IMPORTANT Do not provide openings f...

Page 9: ...from floor ceiling and joining wall You can locate heater on floor away from a wall An optional floor mounting stand is needed Purchasethefloormountingstandfromyourdealer SeeAccessories page31 WARNIN...

Page 10: ...ch thermostat sensing bulb to back of heater for proper operation Attaching Thermostat Sensing Bulb 1 Remove thermostat sensing bulb from holders inside heater Route through slot opening in bottom of...

Page 11: ...nt Panel Of Heater Methods For Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall Only use last hole on each end of mounting bracket to attach bracket to wall These two holes are 16 inches apart from their centers At...

Page 12: ...age is provided with heater Attaching to wall stud method For attaching mounting bracket to wall studs 1 Drill holes at marked locations using 9 64 drill bit 2 Place mounting bracket onto wall Line up...

Page 13: ...of heater see Figure 12 2 Mark screw locations on wall 3 Remove heater from mounting bracket 4 If installing bottom mounting screws into hollow or solid wall install wall anchors Follow steps 1 throug...

Page 14: ...ting Down Vent Pointing Down External Regulator WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION Never connect heater directly to the propane LP supply This heater requires an external regulator not supplied Install the ex...

Page 15: ...AUTION Make sure external regulator has been installed between propane LP supply and heater See guidelines under Connecting to Gas Supply page 14 Figure 14 Gas Connection An AGA design certified manua...

Page 16: ...aks at once PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS 1 Open manual shutoff valve see Figure 15 2 Open propane LP supply tank valve 3 Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position 4 Check all...

Page 17: ...hone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will...

Page 18: ...service person or gas supplier for repairs 6 Keep thermostat control knob pressed in while pushing down and releasing the ignitor button This will light pilot If necessary continue to press ignitor bu...

Page 19: ...may result 1 Slightly press in plaque control knob on right side of heater and turn counterclockwise C clockwise to the desired position IMPORTANT Release downward pressure while turning control knob...

Page 20: ...00ITA and VP2200ITA Only The thermostat measures the temperature of air near the heater cabinet This may not always agree with room temperature depending on housing con struction installation location...

Page 21: ...epartment C Use only your hand to push in or turn 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 su...

Page 22: ...nd release ignitor button This will light pilot The pilot is attached to the front of burner If needed keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights If pilot does not light turn control knob clockwi...

Page 23: ...he desired position OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600D and VP2600D Continued WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING When running heater set control knob at LOW MEDIUM or HIGH locked positions Never set control knob...

Page 24: ...ormed Shutting Off Burner Only pilot stays lit 1 Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the PILOT position MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions pages 21 a...

Page 25: ...n is incorrect as shown in Figure 26 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 20 models VP1600ITA and VP2200ITA or page 24 models VP1600D and VP2600D see Troubleshooting pages 26 through...

Page 26: ...WARNING Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION Never use a wire needle or similar object...

Page 27: ...ogged 6 Gas regulator setting is not correct 7 Thermostat control knob is not in pilot position thermostat models only 1 Control knob not fully pressed in 2 Control knob not pressed in long enough 3 M...

Page 28: ...Maintenance page 26 or replace burner orifice s 2 Replace burner 3 Replace gas regulator 1 Replace burner 2 Contact local propane LP gas company 3 Turn control knob until it locks at desired setting...

Page 29: ...tatement at top of page 1 Not enough fresh air is available 2 Low line pressure 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged 1 Gas leak See Warn ing statement at top of page 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign ma...

Page 30: ...11 11 Dimensions Inches H x W x D Heater 23 5 x 18 5 x 8 23 5 x 25 9 x 8 Carton 25 8 x 21 3 x 10 1 25 8 x 28 7 x 10 1 Weight pounds Heater 22 30 Shipping 27 36 Note Dimensions listed are outer most p...

Page 31: ...Department at 1 800 972 7879 for referral information When calling DESA International have ready model number of your heater the replacement part number ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories...

Page 32: ...LLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Model VP1600ITA 1 2 3 11 6 4 8 5 6 7 12 23 9 10 24 14 17 16 21 18 22 20 19 15 13 ODS PILOT A B C 23 1 23 2 23 3 23 4 23 5 23 7 23 6 23 8 23 9 23 15 23 11 23 12 23 10 23 13 2...

Page 33: ...2 Male Connector 1 19 098271 03 Ignitor Cable 1 20 100614 01 SIT Tube 1 21 100610 01 Inlet Tube 1 22 099211 01 Hex Head Screw 2 23 See Detail Burner Assembly 1 23 1 099218 01 Burner 1 23 2 098508 01 V...

Page 34: ...9 10 24 14 17 16 21 18 22 20 19 15 13 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Model VP2200ITA 23 18 23 17 D C 23 1 23 2 23 3 23 8 23 13 23 12 23 11 B A 23 5 23 6 23 4 23 9 23 7 23 16 23 10 23 14 23 15 BURNER ASS...

Page 35: ...98271 03 Ignitor Cable 1 20 100614 01 SIT Tubing 1 21 100610 01 Inlet Tubing 1 22 099211 01 Hex Head Screw 2 23 See Detail Burner Assembly 1 23 1 099218 03 Burner 1 23 2 098508 01 Valve Retainer Nut 1...

Page 36: ...PLODED VIEW ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Model VP1600D 13 15 13 14 BURNER ASSEMBLY A B C 13 1 13 2 13 3 13 10 13 4 13 5 13 6 13 7 13 8 13 9 13 12 13 13 13 11 13 16 ODS PILOT 1 2 3 11 6 4 8 5 6 7 12 18...

Page 37: ...ssembly 1 13 1 099218 01 Burner 1 13 2 098508 01 Valve Retainer Nut 1 13 3 099056 01 Injector 3 13 4 099048 01 Tubing Valve to Plaque A 1 13 5 099049 01 Tubing Valve to Plaque B 1 13 6 099050 01 Tubin...

Page 38: ...ODED VIEW ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Model VP2600D 13 15 13 14 ODS PILOT BURNER ASSEMBLY E D C 13 1 13 2 13 3 13 9 13 4 13 5 13 7 13 6 13 8 13 10 13 12 13 13 13 11 B A 13 16 1 2 3 11 6 13 4 8 5 6 7 1...

Page 39: ...embly 1 13 1 099218 02 Burner 1 13 2 098508 01 Valve Retainer Nut 1 13 3 099056 01 Injector 5 13 4 099052 01 Tubing Valve to Plaque B D 1 13 5 099053 01 Tubing Valve to Plaque C 1 13 6 099057 01 Press...

Page 40: ...e or defects caused by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owne...

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