Vanguard VP5D Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual Download Page 10

PROPANE/LP GAS HEATERS

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 VP5D AND VP10A

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CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS

Pressure Testing Gas Supply
Piping System

Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)

1.

Disconnect appliance with its appliance
main gas valve (control valve) and equip-
ment shutoff valve from gas supply pip-
ing system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig
will damage heater regulator.

2.

Cap off open end of gas pipe where
equipment shutoff valve was connected.

3.

Pressurize supply piping system by ei-
ther using compressed air or opening
propane/LP supply tank valve.

4.

Check all joints of gas supply piping
system. Apply mixture of liquid soap
and water to gas joints. Bubbles form-
ing show a leak.

5.

Correct all leaks at once.

6.

Reconnect heater and equipment
shutoff valve to gas supply. Check re-
connected fittings for leaks.

Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)

1.

Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-
ure 14).

 WARNING: Test all gas pip-

ing and connections for leaks
after installing or servicing. Cor-
rect all leaks at once.

 WARNING: Never use an open

flame to check for a leak. Apply a
mixture of liquid soap and water
to all joints. Bubbles forming show
a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

 CAUTION: Make sure exter-

nal regulator has been installed
between propane/LP supply and
heater. See guidelines under 

Con-

necting to Gas Supply, page 9.

INSTALLATION

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Figure 14 - Equipment Shutoff Valve

Equipment
Shutoff
Valve

Open

Closed

Propane/LP
Supply Tank

Equipment
Shutoff
Valve

Control Valve Location

OPERATING
HEATER

FOR YOUR SAFETY

READ BEFORE

LIGHTING

 WARNING: If you do not fol-

low these instructions exactly, a
fire or explosion may result caus-
ing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.

A. This appliance has a pilot which must

be lighted by hand. When lighting the
pilot, follow these instructions exactly.

B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all

around the appliance area for gas. Be
sure to smell next to the floor because
some gas is heavier than air and will
settle on the floor.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL
GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric 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 sup-

plier, 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 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 fire or explosion.

D. Do not use this appliance if any part

has been under water. Immediately
call a qualified service technician to
inspect the appliance and to replace
any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been un-
der water.

Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints

2.

Pressurize supply piping system by ei-
ther using compressed air or opening
propane/LP supply tank valve.

3.

Check all joints from propane/LP sup-
ply tank to equipment shutoff valve (see
Figure 15). Apply mixture of liquid
soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak.

4.

Correct all leaks at once.

Pressure Testing Heater Gas
Connections

1.

Open equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-
ure 14).

2.

Open propane/LP 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).
Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to
gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

5.

Correct all leaks at once.

6.

Light heater (see Operating Heater,
pages 10 and 11). Check all other in-
ternal joints for leaks.

7.

Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance
, page 11).

8.

Replace front panel.

Summary of Contents for VP5D

Page 1: ...y 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 Provisionsforadequate combustion and...

Page 2: ...etween locked positions Poor combustion may result 6 This heater needs fresh outside air ven tilation to run properly This heater has an oxygen depletion sensor ODS pi lot light safety system The ODS...

Page 3: ...with care Follow all localcodes Intheabsenceoflocalcodes use the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223 1 also known as NFPA 54 Available from American National Standards Institute Inc 143...

Page 4: ...s to breathe Fresh air must enter your home All fuel burning appliances need fresh air for proper com bustion and ventilation Exhaustfans fireplaces clothesdryers and fuel burning appliances draw air...

Page 5: ...ter __________________Btu Hr Gas water heater __________________Btu Hr Gas furnace __________________Btu Hr Vented gas heater __________________Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs __________________Btu Hr Other...

Page 6: ...cts 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 spaces Figure 2 Ventilation Air from In...

Page 7: ...re 4 Ifyoucan providegreaterclear ancesfromfloor ceiling andjoin ing wall WARNING Never install the heater in a bathroom VP10A only in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other...

Page 8: ...ued Figure 8 Tightening Anchors Thin or Thick Wall thick wall shown Solid Wall 1 16 Space Placing Heater On Mounting Screws 1 Locate two keyhole slots on back panel of heater see Figure 9 2 Place larg...

Page 9: ...menttrapinsupplylineasshown in Figure 13 Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Locate sedi ment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture an...

Page 10: ...ust be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is he...

Page 11: ...0 seconds after lighting pilot After 10 seconds release control knob Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 through 7 OFF PILOT IGNITOR LOW HIGH TO SELECT HEATING LEVEL 1 Slightly press in control knob...

Page 12: ...ean Inspect these areas of heater before each use Have heaterinspectedyearlybyaquali fied service person Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material pe...

Page 13: ...itor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 5 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to heater cabinet Nut is located inside heater cabinet at top 6 Replace ignitor cable 7 Replace...

Page 14: ...Contact local propane LP gas company 3 Replace burner 4 Replace gas regulator 1 Replace burner 2 Contact local propane LP gas company 3 Turn control knob until it locks at de sired setting 1 Problem w...

Page 15: ...ing Gas Connections page 10 2 Replace control valve 1 Take apart gas tubing and remove for eign matter 2 Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 10 1 Refer to Air for Combustio...

Page 16: ...ex 8 x 1 4 9 7 099059 03 ODS Pilot Assembly 1 7 1 098514 01 Thermocouple 1 7 2 098594 01 Ignitor Electrode 1 8 099884 01 Burner Assembly 1 9 099056 01 Injector 1 10 099390 01 Tubing Valve to burner 1...

Page 17: ...ulator to valve 1 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 18 of this manual ODS PILOT ILL...

Page 18: ...TechnicalServiceDe partment at 1 800 323 5190 for referral in formation When contacting your dealer or DESA In ternational have ready your name your address model and serial numbers of your heater how...

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

Page 20: ...y does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects...

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