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VP1600ITB

and

VP2200ITB

®

INFRARED VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER

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 in-
jury, 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 (oxy-
gen) from the room in which it
is installed. Provisions for ad-
equate combustion and venti-
lation air must be provided.
Refer to

 Air For Combustion

and Ventilation on page 4 of
this manual.

WARNING: Improper installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration,
service, or maintenance can
cause injury or property dam-
age. Refer to this manual for
correct installation and opera-
tional procedures. For assis-
tance or additional informa-
tion consult a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the
gas supplier.

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 VP1600ITB

Page 1: ...performedby a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Thisisanunvented gas firedheater Itusesair oxy gen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for ad equate combusti...

Page 2: ...locked posi tions Never set control knob between locked positions Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result 6 This heater needs fresh outside air ven tilation to run properly Thi...

Page 3: ...lower gas bills UNPACKING 1 Remove heater from carton 2 Remove all protective packaging ap plied to heater for shipment 3 Check heater for any shipping damage If heater is damaged promptly inform dea...

Page 4: ...of one perm 6 x 10 11 kg per pa sec m2 or less with open ings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to areas s...

Page 5: ...direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used _______...

Page 6: ...re 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building 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 s...

Page 7: ...front top or sides of the heater as a fireplace insert in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas CAUTION If you install the heater in a home garage heater pilot and burner must be at least 18 inc...

Page 8: ...forward then down Figure7 RemovingFrontPanelOfHeater 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...

Page 9: ...mounting bracket is firmly fastened to wall Figure 9 Folding Anchor Figure 10 Popping Open Anchor Wings For Thin Walls Stand Out Tab INSTALLATION Continued Figure 11 Mounting Heater Onto Mounting Bra...

Page 10: ...f water If you do not reduce incom ing gas pressure heater regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 13 Pointing the vent down protects it...

Page 11: ...Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Figure 15 Equipment Shutoff Valve Equipment Shutoff Valve Propane LP Supply Tank Control V...

Page 12: ...o clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety in formation at the top column 1 If you don t smell gas go to the next step 5 Turn thermost...

Page 13: ...Figure 19 Burner Patterns TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light ing Instructions page 12 2 With thermostat control knob pressed in strike match Hold match to pilot until...

Page 14: ...on Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc CABINET Air Passageways Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean Exterior Use a sof...

Page 15: ...nitor 2 Replace ignitor 3 Reconnect ignitor cable 4 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 5 Replace ignitor cable 6 Replace control valve piezo is part of control...

Page 16: ...rs or similar products POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Burner orifice s is clogged 2 Burner orifice s diameter is too small 3 Inlet gas pressure is too low 1 Manifold pressure is too low 2 Burner orifice s is clogge...

Page 17: ...leak SeeWarning statement at top of page 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak SeeWarning statement at top of page 1 Not enough combustion ventilation...

Page 18: ...T FREE PROPANE LP GAS HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VP1600ITB 21 15 21 14 1 2 3 11 6 4 8 5 6 7 12 21 9 10 22 14 16 19 20 18 17 15 13 A B C 21 1 21 2 21 3 21 4 21 5 21 6 21 7 21 8 21 13 21 10 21 1...

Page 19: ...hermostat Gas Valve 1 17 098271 03 Ignitor Cable 1 18 104224 01 SIT Tube 1 19 104197 01 Inlet Tube 1 20 099211 01 Hex Head Screw 2 21 See Detail Burner Assembly 1 21 1 099218 01 Burner 1 21 2 098508 0...

Page 20: ...EE PROPANE LP GAS HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VP2200ITB 21 16 21 15 1 2 3 11 6 4 8 5 6 7 12 21 9 10 22 14 16 19 20 17 15 13 18 D C 21 1 21 2 21 3 21 7 21 12 21 11 21 10 B A 21 5 21 4 21 8 21 6...

Page 21: ...ve 1 17 098271 03 Ignitor Cable 1 18 104224 01 SIT Tubing 1 19 104197 01 Inlet Tubing 1 20 099211 01 Hex Head Screw 2 21 See Detail Burner Assembly 1 21 1 099218 03 Burner 1 21 2 098508 01 Valve Retai...

Page 22: ...gaspressureistoolowor gas quality is bad If so contact your local propane LP gas supplier SERVICE HINTS SERVICE PUBLICATIONS Youcanpurchaseaservicemanualfromthe address listed on the back page of this...

Page 23: ...s Provides better heat distri bution Makes heater more efficient Com plete installation and operating instructions included Manually controlled GA3100 A B In cludes ON OFF switch Thermostatically cont...

Page 24: ...allation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE...

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