Vanguard Heating Electric Heater VN1800TB User Manual

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INFRARED VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATER  
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL  
VN1800TB  
VN3000TB  
WARNING: Improper installa-  
tion, adjustment, alteration,  
service, or maintenance can  
cause injury or property dam-  
age. Refer to this manual for  
correct installation and op-  
erational procedures. For as-  
sistance or additional infor-  
mation consult a qualified in-  
staller, service agency, or the  
gas supplier.  
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.  
WARNING: This is an unvented  
gas-firedheater. Itusesair(oxy-  
gen) from the room in which it is  
installed. Provisions for ad-  
equate combustion and ventila-  
tion air must be provided. Refer  
to Air for Combustion and Ven-  
tilationonpage4ofthismanual.  
— Installation and service must be performed by a  
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas  
supplier.  
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufac-  
tured (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  
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PRODUCT  
IDENTIFICATION  
PRODUCT  
FEATURES  
SAFETY DEVICE  
Piezo Ignitor  
Control Knob  
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen  
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff  
system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature  
for vent-free room heaters. The ODS/pilot  
shuts off the heater if there is not enough  
fresh air.  
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM  
Grill  
Guard  
This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system  
requires no matches, batteries, or other  
sources to light heater.  
Burners  
Front  
Panel  
Heater  
Cabinet  
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Natural Gas Heater (Model VN3000TB Shown)  
LOCAL CODES  
UNPACKING  
Install and use heater with care. Follow all 1. Remove heater from carton.  
localcodes.Intheabsenceoflocalcodes,use  
2. Remove all protective packaging ap-  
plied to heater for shipment.  
the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code  
ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*.  
3. Check heater for any shipping damage.  
If heater is damaged, promptly inform  
dealer where you bought heater.  
*Available from:  
American National Standards Institute, Inc.  
1430 Broadway  
New York, NY 10018  
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.  
Batterymarch Park  
Quincy, MA 02269  
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INFRARED NATURAL GAS HEATER  
Confined and Unconfined Space  
PRODUCING ADEQUATE  
VENTILATION  
AIR FOR  
The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1  
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 unconfined space as a  
space whose volume is not less than 50  
cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per  
kw) of the aggregate input rating of all  
appliances installed in that space. Rooms  
communicating directly with the space in  
whichtheappliancesareinstalled*,through  
openings not furnished with doors, are con-  
sidered a part of the unconfined space.  
COMBUSTION AND  
VENTILATION  
The following are excerpts from National  
Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANS Z2233.1, Sec-  
tion 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.  
WARNING: This heater shall  
notbeinstalledinaconfinedspace  
or unusually tight construction  
unless provisions are provided  
foradequatecombustionandven-  
tilation air. Read the following in-  
structions to insure proper fresh  
air for this and other fuel-burning  
appliances in your home.  
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three  
following ventilation classifications:  
1. Unusually Tight Construction  
2. Unconfined Space  
3. Confined Space  
The information on pages 4 through 6 will  
help you classify your space and provide  
adequate ventilation.  
Today’s homes are built more energy effi-  
cient than ever. New materials, increased  
insulation, and new construction methods  
helpreduceheatlossinhomes.Homeowners  
weather strip and caulk around windows and  
doorstokeepthecoldairoutandthewarmair  
in. During heating months, home owners  
want their homes as airtight as possible.  
This heater shall not be installed in a con-  
fined space or unusually tight construction  
unless provisions are provided for adequate  
combustion and ventilation air.  
Unusually Tight Construction  
The air that leaks around doors and win-  
dows may provide enough fresh air for  
combustion and ventilation. However, in  
buildings of unusually tight construction,  
you must provide additional fresh air.  
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only  
iftherearedoorlesspassagewaysorventila-  
tion grills between them.  
Unusually tight construction is de-  
fined as construction where:  
While it is good to make your home energy  
efficient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh  
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning  
appliances need fresh air for proper com-  
bustion and ventilation.  
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the  
outside atmosphere have a con-  
tinuous water vapor retarder with  
a rating of one perm (6 x 10-11 kg  
per pa-sec-m2) or less with open-  
ings gasketed or sealed and  
Exhaustfans, fireplaces, clothesdryers, and  
fuel burning appliances draw air from the  
house to operate. You must provide ad-  
equate fresh air for these appliances. This  
will insure proper venting of vented fuel-  
burning appliances.  
b. weather stripping has been  
added on openable windows and  
doors and  
c. caulking or sealants are applied  
to areas such as joints around  
window and door frames, be-  
tween sole plates and floors, be-  
tween wall-ceiling joints, be-  
tween wall panels, at penetra-  
tions for plumbing, electrical, and  
gas lines, and at other openings.  
If your home meets all of the three  
criteria above, you must provide ad-  
ditional fresh air. See Ventilation Air  
From Outdoors, page 6.  
If your home does not meet all of the  
threecriteriaabove,seeDetermining  
Fresh-Air Flow for Heater Location,  
page 5  
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AIR FOR  
COMBUSTION AND  
VENTILATION  
Continued  
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION  
Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space  
Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space.  
Space: Includes the room in whichyou will install heater plus any adjoining roomswith doorless passageways or ventilation grills between  
the rooms.  
1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height).  
Length x Width x Height = ____________________ cu. ft. (volume of space)  
Example: Space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space)  
If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings, add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of  
the space.  
2. Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.  
_________________ (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = (Maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)  
Example: 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = 51.2 or 51,200 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)  
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.  
Vent-free heater  
Gas water heater*  
Gas furnace  
________________ Btu/Hr  
________________ Btu/Hr  
________________ Btu/Hr  
________________ Btu/Hr  
________________ Btu/Hr  
Example:  
Gas water heater  
40,000 Btu/Hr  
Vented gas heater  
Gas fireplace logs  
Vent-free heater + 18,000 Btu/Hr  
Total 58,000 Btu/Hr  
=
Other gas appliances* + ________________ Btu/Hr  
Total = ________________ Btu/Hr  
* Do not include 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.  
____________Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)  
____________Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)  
Example: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)  
58,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)  
The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.  
You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:  
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides an unconfined space, remove door to adjoin-  
ing room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside Building, page 6.  
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 6.  
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr heater, if lower Btu/Hr size makes room unconfined.  
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an unconfined space. You will need no  
additional fresh air ventilation.  
WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space  
or if the building is of unusually tight construction, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of  
the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANS Z223.1, Section 5.3 or applicable local codes.  
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INFRARED NATURAL GAS HEATER  
AIR FOR  
COMBUSTION AND  
VENTILATION  
12"  
Continued  
VENTILATION AIR  
Ventilation Air From Inside  
Building  
Ventilation Grills  
Into Adjoining Room,  
Option 2  
Ventilation  
Grills  
Or  
Thisfreshairwouldcomefromanadjoining  
unconfined space. When ventilating to an  
adjoining unconfined space, you must pro-  
vide two permanent openings: one within  
12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the  
floor on the wall connecting the two spaces  
(see options 1 and 2, Figure 2). 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 grills or ducts.  
into Adjoining  
Room,  
Option 1  
Remove  
Door into  
Adjoining  
Room,  
Option 3  
12"  
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 Inside Building  
Ventilation Air From Outdoors  
Ventilated  
Attic  
Outlet  
Air  
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation  
grills or ducts. You must provide two per-  
manent openings: one within 12" of the  
ceiling and one within 12" of the floor.  
Connect these items directly to the outdoors  
orspacesopentotheoutdoors.Thesespaces  
include attics and crawl spaces. Follow the  
National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANS  
Z223.1,Section5.3,AirforCombustionand  
Ventilation for required size of ventilation  
grills or ducts.  
Outlet  
Air  
To Attic  
To  
Crawl  
Space  
Inlet  
Air  
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for  
inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a  
thermostat-controlledpowervent.Heatedair  
enteringtheatticwillactivatethepowervent.  
Ventilated  
Crawl Space  
Inlet Air  
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors  
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IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add mois-  
ture to the air. Although this is beneficial,  
installing heater in rooms without enough  
ventilationairmaycausemildewtoformfrom  
too much moisture. See Fresh Air for Com-  
bustion and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6.  
LOCATING HEATER  
INSTALLATION  
This heater is designed to be mounted on  
a wall.  
NOTICE: This heater is intended  
foruseassupplementalheat.Use  
this heater along with your pri-  
mary heating system. Do not in-  
stall this heater as your primary  
heat source. If you have a central  
heating system, you may run  
system’scirculatingblowerwhile  
usingheater.Thiswillhelpcircu-  
late the heat throughout the  
house. In the event of a power  
outage, you can use this heater  
as your primary heat source.  
WARNING:Maintainthemini-  
WARNING ICON  
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001  
mumclearancesshowninFigure  
4.Ifyoucan,providegreaterclear-  
ances from floor, ceiling, and  
joining wall.  
Forconvenienceandefficiency,installheater  
• where there is easy access for operation,  
inspection, and service  
• in coldest part of room  
You can locate heater on floor, away from a  
wall. An optional floor mounting stand is  
needed. Purchase the floor mounting stand  
from your dealer. See Accessories, page 22.  
An optional fan kit is available from your  
dealer. See Accessories, page 22. If plan-  
ning to use fan, locate heater near an electri-  
cal outlet.  
CEILING  
WARNING: Never install the  
heater  
WARNING: A qualified ser-  
WARNING ICON  
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001  
• in a bedroom or bathroom  
• in a recreational vehicle  
• where curtains, furniture,  
clothing, or other flammable  
objectsarelessthan36inches  
from the front, top, or sides of  
the heater  
• as a fireplace insert  
• in high traffic areas  
• in windy or drafty areas  
36"  
Minimum  
vice person must install heater.  
Follow all local codes.  
8"  
Minimum  
From  
Sides Of  
Heater  
CHECK GAS TYPE  
Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is  
not natural, do not install heater. Call dealer  
where you bought heater for proper type  
heater.  
Left  
Side  
Right  
Side  
Minimum To  
Top Surface  
INSTALLATION ITEMS  
3"
Of Carpeting,  
Tile Or Other  
FLOOR  
Beforeinstallingheater,makesureyouhave  
the items listed below.  
Combustible  
Material  
CAUTION: If you install the  
heater in a home garage  
• heaterpilotandburnermustbe  
at least 18 inches above floor  
• locateheaterwheremovingve-  
hicle will not hit it  
• piping (check local codes)  
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)  
• equipment shutoff valve *  
• ground joint union  
• test gauge connection *  
• sediment trap  
Figure4-MountingClearancesAsViewed  
From Front of Heater  
CAUTION: This heater cre-  
ates warm air currents. These  
currents move heat to wall sur-  
faces next to heater. Installing  
heater next to vinyl or cloth wall  
coverings or operating heater  
where impurities (such as to-  
bacco smoke, aromatic candles,  
cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene  
lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may  
discolor walls.  
• tee joint  
• pipe wrench  
* A CSA/AGA design-certified equipment  
shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an ac-  
ceptable alternative to test gauge connec-  
tion. Purchase the optional CSA/AGA de-  
sign-certifiedequipmentshutoffvalvefrom  
your dealer. See Accessories, page 22.  
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INFRARED NATURAL GAS HEATER  
13"  
Min.  
16"  
Methods For Attaching  
Mounting Bracket To Wall  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
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.  
Attach mounting bracket to wall in one of  
two ways.  
INSTALLING HEATER TO  
WALL  
Only Insert Mounting  
Screws Through Last  
Hole On Each End  
18 3/4"  
Min.  
AjdoingWal  
Mounting Bracket  
Locate mounting bracket in heater car- 1. Attaching to wall stud  
Floor  
ton. Remove mounting bracket from  
heater carton.  
2. Attaching to wall anchor  
Attaching to wall stud: This method pro-  
vides the strongest hold. Insert mounting  
screws through mounting bracket and into  
wall studs.  
Model VN3000TB  
9 1/4"  
Min.  
16"  
Attaching to wall anchor: This method  
allows you to attach mounting bracket to  
hollow walls (wall areas between studs) or to  
solid walls (concrete or masonry).  
Mounting  
Bracket  
Only Insert Mounting  
Screws Through Last  
Hole On Each End  
18 3/4"  
Min.  
Figure 5 - Mounting Bracket Location  
AjdoingWal  
Removing Front Panel Of Heater  
1. Remove two screws near bottom cor-  
ners of front panel.  
Decidewhichmethodbettersuitsyourneeds.  
Eithermethodwillprovideasecureholdfor  
the mounting bracket.  
Floor  
2. Lift straight up on grill guard until it stops.  
Grill guard will slide up about 1/4".  
Model VN1800TB  
Marking Screw Locations  
1. Tape mounting bracket to wall where  
heater will be located. Make sure  
mounting bracket is level.  
Figure 7 - Mounting Bracket Clearances  
3. Pull bottom of front panel forward,  
then down.  
WARNING:Maintainminimum  
clearances shown in Figure 7. If  
you can, provide greater clear-  
ancesfromfloorandjoiningwall.  
2. Mark screw locations on wall (see Fig-  
ure 7).  
Note: Only mark last hole on each end  
of mounting bracket. Insert mounting  
screws through these holes only.  
3. Remove tape and mounting bracket  
from wall.  
Figure6-RemovingFrontPanelOfHeater  
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Installing Bottom Mounting  
Screws  
1. Locate two bottom mounting holes.  
These holes are near bottom on back  
panel of heater (see Figure 11).  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
Attaching Mounting Bracket To  
Wall  
2. Mark screw locations on wall.  
Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and  
spacers are in hardware package. The hard-  
ware package is provided with heater.  
Figure 8 - Folding Anchor  
3. Remove heater from mounting bracket.  
4. If installing bottom mounting screws  
into hollow or solid wall, install wall  
anchors. Follow steps 1 through 4 un-  
der Attaching To Wall Anchor Method.  
If installing bottom mounting screw  
into wall stud, drill holes at marked lo-  
cations using 9/64" drill bit.  
Attaching To Wall Stud Method  
Forattachingmountingbrackettowallstuds  
1. Drill holes at marked locations using  
9/64" drill bit.  
2. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line  
up last hole on each end of bracket with  
holes drilled in wall.  
Figure 9 - Popping Open Anchor Wings  
For Thin Walls  
5. Replace heater onto mounting bracket.  
6. Place spacers between bottom mount-  
ing holes and wall anchor or drilled hole  
(see Figure 11).  
Placing Heater On Mounting  
Bracket  
1. Locate two horizontal slots on back  
panel of heater.  
3. Insert mounting screws through bracket  
and into wall studs.  
4. Tighten screws until mounting bracket  
is firmly fastened to wall studs.  
7. Hold spacer in place with one hand.  
With other hand, insert mounting screw  
through bottom mounting hole and  
spacer. Place tip of screw in opening  
of wall anchor or drilled hole.  
2. Place heater onto mounting bracket.  
Slide horizontal slots onto stand-out  
tabs on mounting bracket.  
Attaching To Wall Anchor Method  
For attaching mounting bracket to hollow  
walls (wall areas between studs) or solid  
walls (concrete or masonry)  
8. Tighten both screws until heater is firmly  
secured to wall. Do not over tighten.  
Horizontal Slots  
1. Drill holes at marked locations using  
5/16" drill bit. For solid walls (concrete  
or masonry), drill at least 1" deep.  
Note: Do not replace front panel at this  
time. Replace front panel after making  
gas connections and checking for leaks  
(see pages 10 and 11).  
2. Fold wall anchor as shown in Figure 8.  
3. Insert wall anchor (wings first) into  
hole. Tap anchor flush to wall.  
4. For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red  
key into wall anchor. Push red key to  
“pop” open anchor wings.  
Spacer  
Wall  
Mounting Bracket  
Stand-Out Tab  
IMPORTANT: Do not hammer key!  
For thick walls (over 1/2" thick) or solid  
walls, do not pop open wings.  
(attached to wall)  
Figure 10 - Mounting Heater Onto  
Mounting Bracket  
5. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line  
up last hole on each end of bracket with  
wall anchors.  
6. Insert mounting screws through bracket  
and into wall anchors.  
Screw  
Figure 11 - Installing Bottom Mounting  
Screws  
7. Tighten screws until mounting bracket  
is firmly fastened to wall.  
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INFRARED NATURAL GAS HEATER  
IMPORTANT:Installanequipmentshutoff Installsedimenttrapinsupplylineasshown  
valve in an accessible location. The equip- in Figure 12. Locate sediment trap where it  
ment shutoff valve is for turning on or is within reach for cleaning. Locate sedi-  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
shutting off the gas to the appliance.  
ment trap where trapped matter is not likely  
to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture  
and contaminants. This keeps them from  
going into heater controls. If sediment trap  
is not installed or is installed wrong, heater  
may not run properly.  
CONNECTING TO GAS  
SUPPLY  
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male  
threads. This will prevent excess sealant  
from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe  
could result in clogged heater valves.  
WARNING:Thisappliancere-  
quires a 3/8" NPT (National Pipe  
Thread) inlet connection to the  
pressure regulator.  
IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator  
with wrench when connecting it to gas pip-  
ing and/or fittings.  
CAUTION:Usepipejointseal-  
ant that is resistant to liquid pe-  
troleum (LP) gas.  
WARNING:Aqualifiedservice  
person must connect heater to  
gassupply.Followalllocalcodes.  
WARNING: Never connect  
heater to private (non-utility) gas  
wells. This gas is commonly  
known as well-head gas.  
IMPORTANT: Check gas line pressure be-  
fore connecting heater to gas line. Gas line  
pressure must be no greater than 14 inches  
of water. If gas line pressure is higher,  
heater regulator damage could occur.  
Pressure Regulator  
3/8" NPT  
Pipe Nipple  
Heater  
Cabinet  
CAUTION: Use only new,  
black iron or steel pipe. Inter-  
nally-tinned copper tubing may  
be used in certain areas. Check  
yourlocalcodes.Usepipeoflarge  
enough diameter to allow proper  
gas volume to heater. If pipe is  
too small, undue loss of pres-  
sure will occur.  
Ground Joint  
Union  
Tee Joint  
Reducer  
Bushing to  
1/8" NPT  
Test  
Gauge  
Connection *  
Equipment Shutoff  
Valve *  
Inlet Pipe From Gas  
Meter (7" W.C. to  
10.5" W.C. Pressure)  
1/8" NPT  
Plug Tap  
Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters  
VN1800TB  
VN3000TB  
3/8" or greater  
1/2" or greater  
Tee Joint  
Pipe Nipple  
Cap  
Sediment  
Trap  
3" Minimum  
Installation must include an equipment  
shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT  
tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test  
gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream  
from heater (see Figure 12).  
Figure 12 - Gas Connection  
* ACSA/AGAdesign-certifiedequipmentshutoffvalvewith1/8"NPTtapisanacceptable  
alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA/AGA design-certified  
equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 22.  
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3. Check all joints from gas meter to  
equipment shutoff valve (see Figure  
INSTALLATION  
OPERATING  
Continued  
14). Apply mixture of liquid soap and HEATER  
water to gas joints. Bubbles forming  
show a leak.  
CHECKING GAS  
CONNECTIONS  
FOR YOUR SAFETY  
4. Correct all leaks at once.  
READ BEFORE  
LIGHTING  
WARNING: Test all gas pip-  
ing and connections for leaks  
after installing or servicing. Cor-  
rect all leaks at once.  
Pressure Testing Heater Gas  
Connections  
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-  
ure 13).  
WARNING: If you do not fol-  
low these instructions exactly, a  
fireorexplosionmayresultcaus-  
ing property damage, personal  
injury or loss of life.  
2. Open main gas valve located on or near  
gas meter.  
WARNING:Neveruseanopen  
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.  
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in  
the OFF position.  
A. This appliance has a pilot which must  
be lighted by hand. When lighting the  
pilot, follow these instructions exactly.  
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff  
valve to control valve (see Figure 14).  
Apply mixture of liquid soap and wa-  
ter to gas joints. Bubbles forming show  
a leak.  
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.  
Pressure Testing Gas Supply  
Piping System  
5. Correct all leaks at once.  
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG  
(3.5 kPA)  
6. Light heater (see Operating Heater,  
pages ll through 13). Check the rest of  
the internal joints for leaks.  
WHATTO DO IFYOU 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.  
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.  
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to  
Appliance, page 12).  
8. Replace front panel.  
Open  
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where  
equipment shutoff valve was con-  
nected.  
Equipment  
Shutoff  
Valve  
• If you cannot reach your gas sup-  
plier, call the fire department.  
3. Pressurize supply piping system by  
either using compressed air or open-  
ing main gas valve located on or near  
gas meter.  
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.  
Closed  
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.  
Figure 13 - Equipment Shutoff Valve  
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 re-  
place any part of the control sys-  
tem and any gas control which has  
been under water.  
Control Valve Location  
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)  
Gas Meter  
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see  
Figure 13).  
Equipment  
Shutoff  
Valve  
2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei-  
ther using compressed air or opening  
main gas valve located on or near gas  
meter.  
Continued  
Figure 14 - Checking Gas Joints  
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8. Turn control knob counterclockwise  
TO TURN OFF GAS  
TO APPLIANCE  
OPERATING  
to desired heating level. The  
main burner should light. Set control  
knob to any heat level between HI  
and LOW (see Figure 17).  
HEATER  
Shutting Off Heater  
1. Turn control knob clockwise  
to the OFF position.  
Continued  
LIGHTING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
1. STOP! Read the safety information  
on page 11, column 3.  
CAUTION:Donottrytoadjust  
heatinglevelsbyusingtheequip-  
ment shutoff valve.  
2. Turn off all electric power to the ap-  
pliance if service is to be performed.  
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot  
stays lit)  
2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve  
is fully open.  
Ignitor Button  
Control Knob  
Turn control knob clockwise  
the PILOT position.  
to  
3. Turn control knob clockwise  
to the OFF position.  
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-  
formation page 11, column 3. If you  
don’t smell gas, go to the next step.  
THERMOSTAT  
CONTROL  
OPERATION  
LO  
P I L O T  
O F F  
H I  
IGNITOR  
The thermostatic control used on these  
modelsdiffersfromstandardthermostats.  
Standard thermostats simply turn on and  
off the burner. The thermostat used on  
this heater senses the room temperature.  
At times the room may exceed the set  
temperature.Ifso,theburnerwillshutoff.  
The burner will cycle back on when room  
temperaturedropsbelowthesettempera-  
ture. The control knob can be set to any 2  
comfort level between HI and LO.  
5. Turn control knob counterclockwise  
to the PILOT position. Press  
in control knob for five (5) seconds  
(see Figure 15).  
Figure 15 - Control Knob In The OFF  
Position  
Ignitor Electrode  
Note: You may be running this  
heater for the first time after hook-  
ing up to gas supply. If so, the con-  
trol knob may need to be pressed in  
for 30 seconds. This will allow air to  
bleed from the gas system.  
• If control knob does not pop up  
when released, contact a quali-  
fied service person or gas sup-  
plier for repairs.  
Thermocouple  
Pilot Burner  
Note: The thermostat sensing bulb mea-  
sures the temperature of air near the  
heatercabinet.Thismaynotalwaysagree  
with room temperature (depending on  
housing construction, installation loca-  
tion, room size, open air temperatures,  
etc.) Frequent use of your heater will let  
you determine your own comfort levels.  
6. With control knob pressed in, push  
down and release ignitor button.  
This will light pilot. The pilot is at-  
tached to the front of burner. If  
needed, keep pressing ignitor but-  
ton until pilot lights.  
Figure 16 - Pilot  
Control Knob  
VN1800TB  
VN3000TB  
Note: If pilot does not stay lit, refer to  
Troubleshooting, pages 14 through 16.  
Also contact a qualified service person  
or gas supplier for repairs. Until re-  
pairs are made, light pilot with match.  
To light pilot with match, see Manual  
Lighting Procedure on page 13.  
H I  
LO  
7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30  
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30  
seconds, release control knob.  
O F F  
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps  
3 through 7. This heater has a safety  
interlock system. Wait one (1) minute  
before lighting pilot again.  
Figure 17 - Burner Patterns  
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ODS/PILOT AND BURNER  
ORIFICE  
• Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or  
small, soft bristled brush to clean.  
BURNER FLAME PATTERN  
OPERATING  
Figure 20 shows a correct burner flame  
pattern.Figure21showsanincorrectburner  
flame pattern.  
HEATER  
Continued  
MANUAL LIGHTING  
CLEANING BURNER  
PILOT AIR INLET HOLE  
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown  
in Figure 21  
PROCEDURE  
We recommend that you clean the unit every  
2,500hoursofoperationoreverythreemonths.  
1. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light-  
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to  
ing Instructions on page 12.  
Appliance, page 12)  
2. With control knob pressed in, strike  
match. Hold match to pilot until pi-  
lot lights.  
• see Troubleshooting, pages 14 through 16  
Wealsorecommendthatyoukeeptheburner  
tubeandpilotassemblycleanandfreeofdust  
and dirt. To clean these parts we recommend  
using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI.  
Yourlocalcomputerstore,hardwarestore,or  
home center may carry compressed air in a  
can. You can use a vacuum cleaner in the  
blow position. If using compressed air in a  
can,pleasefollowthedirectionsonthecan.If  
you don't follow directions on the can, you  
could damage the pilot assembly.  
3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30  
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30  
seconds, release control knob. Now  
follow step 8 under Lighting Instruc-  
tions, page 12  
INSPECTING  
BURNER  
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame  
pattern often.  
Figure 20 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern  
1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot.  
Allow the unit to cool for at least  
thirty minutes.  
2. Inspect burner, pilot for dust and dirt.  
PILOT FLAME PATTERN  
3. Blow air through the ports/slots and  
holes in the burner.  
Figure18showsacorrectpilotflamepattern.  
Figure 19 shows an incorrect pilot flame  
pattern.Theincorrectpilotflameisnottouch-  
ing the thermocouple. This will cause the  
thermocouple to cool. When the thermo-  
couple cools, the heater will shut down.  
Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip  
on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in  
the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air  
inlet hole about two inches from where the  
pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly  
(see Figure 22). With the unit off, lightly  
blow air through the air inlet hole. You may  
blowthroughadrinkingstrawifcompressed  
air is not available.  
Bad Burner Pattern-Plaque  
Figure21-IncorrectBurnerFlamePattern  
GRH/OV 019  
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown  
in Figure 19  
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to  
CLEANING AND  
MAINTENANCE  
Appliance, page 12)  
CABINET  
• see Troubleshooting, pages 14 through 16  
Air Passageways  
• Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air  
to clean.  
Pilot Burner  
WARNING: Turn off heater  
and let cool before cleaning.  
Exterior  
Thermocouple  
CAUTION: You must keep  
control areas, burner, and circu-  
lating air passageways of heater  
clean. Inspect these areas of  
heater before each use. Have  
heaterinspectedyearlybyaquali-  
fied service person. Heater may  
needmorefrequentcleaningdue  
to excessive lint from carpeting,  
bedding material, pet hair, etc.  
• Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild  
soap and water mixture. Wipe the cabi-  
net to remove dust.  
GOOD PILOT  
GRH/OV 009  
Figure 18 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern  
Pilot Air Inlet  
Hole  
Pilot Burner  
Thermocouple  
Pilot Assembly  
BAD PILOT  
GRH/OV 010  
Figure 22 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole  
Figure 19 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Note: For additional help, visit DESA  
International’stechnicalservicewebsite  
WARNING: Turn off and un-  
plug heater and let cool before  
servicing. Only a qualified ser-  
vice person should service and  
repair heater.  
CAUTION: Never use a wire,  
needle, or similar object to clean  
ODS/pilot.ThiscandamageODS/  
pilot unit.  
Note:Alltroubleshootingitemsarelistedin  
order of operation.  
OBSERVED PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Whenignitorbuttonispressedin,thereisno 1. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong  
spark at ODS/pilot 2. Ignitor electrode broken  
1. Replace ignitor  
2. Replace ignitor  
3. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- 3. Reconnect ignitor cable  
tor cable  
4. Ignitor cable pinched or wet  
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 valve)  
5. Broken ignitor cable  
6. Bad piezo ignitor  
7. Piezo ignitor nut is loose  
7. Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor. Nut  
is located inside heater cabinet at top  
ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when 1. Gas supply turned off or equipment 1. Turn on gas supply or open equipment  
control knob is released shutoff valve closed shutoff valve  
2. Control knob not fully pressed in while 2. Fully press in control knob while press-  
pressing ignitor button (non-thermostat  
ing ignitor button (non-thermostat mod-  
models only)  
els only)  
Thermostat control knob not fully  
pressed in while pressing ignitor button  
(thermostat models only)  
Fully press in thermostat control knob  
while pressing ignitor button (thermo-  
stat models only)  
3. Air in gas lines when installed  
3. Continue holding down control knob.  
Repeat igniting operation until air is re-  
moved  
4. ODS/pilot is clogged  
4. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and  
Maintenance, page 13 ) or replace ODS/  
pilot assembly  
5. Gas regulator setting is not correct  
5. Replace gas regulator  
6. Thermostat control knob not in pilot 6. Turn thermostat control knob to pilot  
position position  
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Continued  
OBSERVED PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
When ignitor button is pressed in, there is a 1. Control knob not fully pressed in  
1. Press in control knob fully  
spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition  
2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control  
knob pressed in 30 seconds  
3. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open 3. Fully open equipment shutoff valve  
4. Thermocouple connection loose at con- 4. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten  
trol valve  
1/4 turn more  
5. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, 5. A) Contact local natural gas company  
which allows thermocouple to cool,  
causing pilot flame to go out. This prob-  
lem could be caused by one or both of  
the following:  
B) Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and  
Maintenance, page 13) or replace ODS/  
pilot assembly  
A) Low gas pressure  
B) Dirty or partially clogged ODS/pilot  
6. Thermocouple damaged  
7. Control valve damaged  
6. Replace thermocouple  
7. Replace control valve  
8. Safety interlock system has been trig- 8. Wait one minute for safety interlock sys-  
gered (thermostat models only)  
tem to reset. Repeat ignition operation  
Burner(s) does not light after ODS/pilot is lit 1. Burner orifice(s) is clogged  
1. Clean burner orifice(s) (see Cleaning  
and Maintenance, page 13) or replace  
burner orifice(s)  
2. Burner orifice(s) diameter is too small  
2. Replace burner orifice(s)  
3. Inlet gas pressure is too low  
3. Contact local natural gas company  
Delayed ignition of burner(s)  
1. Manifold pressure is too low  
2. Burner orifice(s) is clogged  
1. Contact local natural gas company  
2. Clean burner orifice(s) (see Cleaning  
and Maintenance, page 13) or replace  
burner orifice(s)  
Burner backfiring during combustion  
1. Burner orifice(s) is clogged or damaged 1. Clean burner orifice(s) (see Cleaning  
and Maintenance, page 13) or replace  
burner orifice(s)  
2. Burner damaged  
2. Replace burner  
3. Gas regulator defective  
3. Replace gas regulator  
Burner plaque(s) does not glow  
1. Plaque damaged  
1. Replace burner  
2. Inlet gas pressure is too low  
2. Contact local natural gas company  
3. Control knob set between locked 3. Turn control knob until it locks at de-  
positions sired setting  
Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1. Residues from manufacturing processes 1. Problem will stop after a few hours of  
operation  
Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise 1. Metal expanding while heating or con- 1. This is common with most heaters. If  
just after burner is lit or shut off  
tracting while cooling  
noise is excessive, contact qualified ser-  
vice person  
Whitepowderresidueformingwithinburner 1. When heated, vapors from furniture pol- 1. Turn heater off when using furniture  
box or on adjacent walls or furniture  
ish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. turn into  
white powder residue  
polish, wax, carpet cleaners, or similar  
products  
Continued  
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Continued  
WARNING: If you smell gas  
• Shut off gas supply.  
• Do not try to light any appliance.  
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your  
building.  
• Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor’sphone. Followthe  
gas supplier’s instructions.  
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.  
IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning  
supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles,  
etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors.  
OBSERVED PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Heater produces unwanted odors  
1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair  
spray, glues, etc. See IMPORTANT  
statement above  
1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor caus-  
ing products while heater is running  
2. Gas leak. SeeWarning statement at  
top of page  
2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-  
ing Gas Connections, page 11)  
Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates)  
1. Not enough fresh air is available  
2. Low line pressure  
3. ODS/pilot is partially clogged  
1. Open window and/or door for ventilation.  
2. Contact local natural gas company.  
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and  
Maintenance, page 13)  
Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF 1. Gas leak. SeeWarning statement at  
1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-  
ing Gas Connections, page 11)  
2. Replace control valve  
position  
top of page  
2. Control valve defective  
Gas odor during combustion  
1. Foreign matter between control valve  
and burner  
1. Take apart gas tubing and remove for-  
eign matter  
2. Gas leak. SeeWarning statement at  
top of page  
2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-  
ing Gas Connections, page 11)  
Moisture/condensationnoticedonwindows 1. Not enough combustion/ventilation air  
1. Refer to Fresh Air for Combustion and  
Ventilation requirements (page 4)  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
REPLACEMENT  
PARTS  
Note: Use only original replacement parts.  
Thiswillprotectyourwarrantycoveragefor  
parts replaced under warranty.  
VN1800TB  
VN3000TB  
30,000  
Natural Only  
Piezo  
Btu  
18,000  
Type Gas  
Ignition  
Natural Only  
Piezo  
Pressure Regulator Setting  
Inlet Gas Pressure* (in. of water)  
Maximum  
Minimum  
Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)  
6" W.C.  
6" W.C.  
PARTS UNDER WARRANTY  
10.5"  
7"  
10.5"  
7"  
Contact authorized dealer from whom you  
purchased this product. If they are unable to  
supply original replacement part(s), call  
DESAInternational’sTechnicalServiceDe-  
Heater  
Carton  
23.5 x 18.5 x 8  
25.8 x 21.3 x 10.1  
23.5 x 25.9 x 8  
25.8 x 28.7 x 10.1  
partmentat1-800-323-5190forinformation.  
When contacting your dealer or DESA In-  
ternational, have ready:  
Weight (pounds)  
Heater  
22  
27  
30  
36  
• your name  
Shipping  
• your address  
Note: Dimensions listed are outer most points on the heater (includes control knobs  
and grill).  
• model and serial numbers of your heater  
• how heater was malfunctioning  
• type of gas used (propane/LPor natural gas)  
• purchase date  
* For purposes of input adjustment.  
SERVICE HINTS  
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low  
SERVICE  
PUBLICATIONS  
Youcanpurchaseaservicemanualfromthe  
address listed on the back page of this  
manual. Send a check for $5.00 payable to  
DESA International.  
Usually, we will ask you to return the defec-  
tive part to the factory.  
• pilot will not stay lit  
PARTS NOT UNDER  
WARRANTY  
• burner(s) will have delayed ignition  
• heater will not produce specified heat  
Contact authorized dealers of this product.  
If they can’t supply original replacement  
part(s), call DESA International’s Parts  
Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral  
information. When calling DESA Interna-  
tional, have ready:  
When Gas Quality Is Bad  
• pilot will not stay lit  
TECHNICAL  
SERVICE  
• burner(s) will produce flames and soot  
• heater will backfire when lit  
You may have further questions about in-  
stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If  
so, contact DESA International’s Technical  
Service Department at 1-800-323-5190.  
• model number of your heater  
• the replacement part number  
You may feel your gas pressure is too low or  
gas quality is bad. If so, contact your local  
natural gas supplier.  
You can also visit DESA International’s  
technical service web site at  
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ILLUSTRATED  
12  
PARTS  
BREAKDOWN  
VN1800TB  
14  
4
6
8
7
10  
15  
9
13  
5
3
6
2
13-1  
1
13-4  
13-9  
13-3  
13-11  
13-8  
13-12  
13-2  
13-5  
13-10  
13-6  
13-7  
13-6  
13-3  
ODS/PILOT  
BURNER ASSEMBLY  
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PARTS LIST  
VN1800TB  
KEY  
PART  
NO.  
1
2
NUMBER  
098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8"  
098742-13 Front Panel  
DESCRIPTION  
QTY.  
2
1
3
098238-06 Grill Guard  
1
4
5
101108-01 Clip-Grill Guard  
103843-02 Apron  
2
1
6
7
8
M11084-26 Screw, #10 x 3/8"  
098457-01 Reflector Assembly  
098271-03 Ignitor Cable  
9
1
1
9
10  
11  
12  
099415-08 Regulator with Pressure Tap  
098303-02 Screw, #6 x 3/8"  
104617-10 Cabinet Assembly  
097159-04 Piezo Ignitor, Snap-In  
1
2
1
1
13  
See Detail  
Burner Assembly  
1
13-1  
13-2  
13-3  
13-4  
13-5  
13-6  
13-7  
13-8  
13-9  
13-10  
13-11  
13-12  
14  
099218-06 Burner  
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
099056-03 Injector-Plaque A  
104818-01 Tubing-Valve to Burner  
099056-24 Injector-Plaque B  
M11084-37 Screw, #8 x 1/4"  
099387-06 Pilot Tubing  
103256-01 Inlet Tubing  
103594-06 ODS/Pilot  
098522-16 Control Valve  
M11084-26 Screw, #10 x 3/8"  
098514-01 Thermocouple  
106842-01 Ignitor Electrode  
099066-01 Mounting Bracket  
104819-01 Regulator Bracket  
15  
PARTS AVAILABLE - NOT SHOWN  
098305-01 Control Position Label  
100642-01 Hardware Assembly  
1
1
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11  
12  
PARTS  
BREAKDOWN  
VN3000TB  
14  
4
6
7
8
13-5  
10  
13  
15  
9
5
3
6
2
1
13-1  
13-11  
13-12  
13-4  
13-8  
13-7  
13-2  
13-4  
13-9  
13-3  
13-10  
13-6  
13-5  
13-6  
13-3  
ODS/PILOT  
BURNER ASSEMBLY  
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PARTS LIST  
VN3000TB  
KEY  
PART  
NO.  
1
2
3
4
NUMBER  
098304-01  
098742-14  
098238-07  
101108-01  
098198-04  
DESCRIPTION  
Screw, #10 x 3/8"  
Front Panel  
Grill Guard  
Clip-Grill Guard  
Apron  
QTY.  
2
1
1
2
5
1
6
M11084-26 Screw, #10 x 3/8"  
9
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
13-1  
13-2  
13-3  
13-4  
13-5  
13-6  
13-7  
13-8  
13-9  
13-10  
13-11  
13-12  
14  
098271-03  
098457-02  
099415-08  
098303-02  
104617-11  
097159-04  
See Detail  
099218-07  
099056-02  
104818-02  
099056-24  
103256-01  
099387-06  
103594-07  
098522-16  
Ignitor Cable  
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
5
Reflector Assembly  
Regulator with Pressure Tap  
Screw, #6 x 3/8"  
Cabinet Assembly  
Piezo Ignitor, Snap-In  
Burner Assembly  
Burner  
Injector-Plaque B  
Tubing-Valve to Burner  
Injectors-Plaques A and C  
Inlet Tubing  
Pilot Tubing  
ODS/Pilot  
Control Valve  
M11084-37 Screw, #8 x 1/4"  
M11084-26 Screw, #10 x 3/8"  
098514-01 Thermocouple  
106842-01 Ignitor Electrode  
099066-01 Mounting Bracket  
104819-01 Regulator Bracket  
2
1
1
1
15  
1
PARTS AVAILABLE - NOT SHOWN  
098305-01 Control Position Label  
100642-01 Hardware Assembly  
1
1
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INFRARED NATURAL GAS HEATER  
ACCESSORIES  
Purchasetheseheateraccessoriesfromyour  
local dealer. If they can not supply these  
accessories,callDESAInternational’sParts  
Department at 1-800-972-7879 or write to  
the address listed on the back page of this  
manual for referral information.  
FAN KITS - GA3100(A,B) AND  
GA3200T(A,B)  
FLOOR MOUNTING STAND  
Model VN1800TB - GA4000B  
Model VN3000TB - GA4010B  
For all models. Provides better heat distribu-  
tion. Makes heater more efficient. Complete  
installationandoperatinginstructionsincluded.  
For locating heater on the floor, away from  
a wall. Complete installation instructions  
provided with floor mounting stand.  
Manually-controlled - GA3100(A,B). In-  
cludes ON/OFF switch.  
EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF  
VALVE GA5010  
Thermostatically-controlled -  
GA32000T(A,B). Includes three settings:  
ON/OFF/AUTO.  
For all models. Equipment shutoff valve  
with 1/8" NPT tap.  
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WARRANTY INFORMATION  
KEEP THIS WARRANTY  
Model  
Serial No.  
Date Purchased  
Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory.  
We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written  
warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
VANGUARD VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS HEATERS  
DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date  
offirstpurchase,providedthattheproducthasbeenproperlyinstalled,operatedandmaintainedinaccordancewithallapplicable  
instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.  
This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore this  
heatertoproperoperatingconditionandanallowanceforlaborwhenprovidedbyaDESAAuthorizedServiceCenter. Warranty  
part(s) MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or DESA International who will provide original  
factory replacement parts. Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty. The heater MUST be installed  
by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit.  
Thiswarrantydoesnotapplytopartsthatarenotinoriginalconditionbecauseofnormalwearandtear,orpartsthatfailorbecome  
damaged as a result of misuse, accidents, lack of proper maintenance 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 owner.  
TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE  
PRODUCT; THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND  
LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MER-  
CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO FOUR (4) YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS  
FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE; AND DESA INTERNATIONAL’S LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO  
THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA INTERNATIONAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY  
OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or  
consequential damages, so the above limitation on implied warranties, or exclusion or limitation on damages may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.  
For information about this warranty write:  
INTERNATIONAL  
2701 Industrial Drive  
P.O. Box 90004  
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004  
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Patent Pending  
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