Vanguard Heating Gas Heater VP2000BTD User Manual

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BLUE FLAME  
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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER  
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL  
VP2000BTD  
VP2800BTD  
20,000 and 30,000 Btu/Hr  
Thermostatically-  
Controlled Models  
WARNING: Improper installation,  
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not  
adjustment, alteration, service, or  
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-  
maintenance can cause injury or  
ing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.  
property damage. Refer to this  
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable  
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any  
other appliance.  
manualforcorrectinstallationand  
operational procedures. For as-  
sistanceoradditionalinformation  
consult a qualified installer, ser-  
vice agency, or the gas supplier.  
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS  
• Do not try to light any appliance.  
• Donottouchanyelectricalswitch;donotuseany  
phone in your building.  
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a  
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s in-  
structions.  
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 ventila-  
tion air must be provided. Refer  
to Air for Combustion and Venti-  
lation section on page 4 of this  
manual.  
• 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*, 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  
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PRODUCT  
IDENTIFICATION  
PRODUCT  
FEATURES  
SAFETY DEVICE  
Ignitor Button  
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  
This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system  
requires no matches, batteries, or other  
sources to light heater.  
Grill  
Guard  
THERMOSTATIC HEAT  
CONTROL  
Glass  
Panel  
This heater has a thermostat sensing bulb  
andacontrolvalve. Thisresultsinthegreat-  
est heater comfort. This can also result in  
lower gas bills.  
Front  
Panel  
Heater  
Cabinet  
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Propane/LP Gas Heater (Model VP2800BTD Shown)  
LOCAL CODES  
Install and use heater with care. Follow all  
localcodes.Intheabsenceoflocalcodes,use  
the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code  
ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*.  
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  
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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BLUE FLAME PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER  
Confined and Unconfined Space  
PROVIDING 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 Z223.1, Sec-  
tion5.3, AirforCombustionandVentilation.  
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three  
following ventilation classifications:  
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.  
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.  
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  
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.  
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 (6x10-11 kg  
per pa-sec-m2) or less with open-  
ings gasketed or sealed and  
Exhaust fans, fireplaces, clothes dryers, 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  
three criteria above, proceed to De-  
termining 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:Includestheroominwhichyouwillinstallheaterplusanyadjoiningroomswithdoorlesspassagewaysorventilationgrillsbetween  
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:  
40,000  
20,000  
60,000  
Gas water heater  
Vent-free heater +  
Btu/Hr  
Btu/Hr  
Btu/Hr  
Vented gas heater  
Gas fireplace logs  
Total  
=
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)  
60,000 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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AIR FOR  
COMBUSTION AND  
12"  
VENTILATION  
Continued  
VENTILATION AIR  
Ventilation Grills  
Into Adjoining Room,  
Ventilation Air From Inside  
Building  
Ventilation  
Grills  
into Adjoining  
Room,  
Option 2  
Or  
Remove  
Door into  
Adjoining  
Room,  
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.  
Option 1  
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-freeheatersaddmois-  
ture to the air. Although this is beneficial,  
installing heater in rooms without enough  
ventilation air may cause mildew to form  
from too much moisture. See Air for Com-  
bustion and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6.  
LOCATING HEATER  
INSTALLATION  
Thisheaterisdesignedtobemountedonawall.  
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  
using heater. This will help circu-  
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-  
mumclearancesshowninFigure  
4.Ifyoucan,providegreaterclear-  
ancesfromfloor,ceiling,andjoin-  
ing wall.  
CAUTION: If you install the  
heater in a home garage  
• heaterpilotandburnermustbe  
at least 18 inches above floor  
• locateheaterwheremovingve-  
hicle will not hit it  
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 17.  
Forconvenienceandefficiency,installheater  
WARNING: Never install the  
heater  
• where there is easy access for operation,  
inspection, and service  
• 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  
WARNING: A qualified ser-  
vice person must install heater.  
Follow all local codes.  
• in coldest part of room  
An optional fan kit is available from your  
dealer. See Accessories, page 17. If plan-  
ning to use fan, locate heater near an electri-  
cal outlet.  
CHECK GAS TYPE  
Useonlypropane/LPgas.Ifyourgassupply  
is not propane/LP, do not install heater. Call  
dealer where you bought heater for proper  
type heater.  
THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB  
The thermostat sensing bulb has been  
placed inside the heater for protection  
during shipping.  
INSTALLATION ITEMS  
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.  
Beforeinstallingheater,makesureyouhave  
the items listed below.  
Locating Thermostat Sensing  
Bulb  
1. Remove front panel of heater (see Fig-  
ure 7, page 8).  
• external regulator (supplied by installer)  
• piping (check local codes)  
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)  
• equipment shutoff valve *  
• ground joint union  
2. Locate thermostat sensing bulb just  
under burner assembly.  
IMPORTANT: Attach thermostat sensing  
bulb to back of heater for proper operation.  
• test gauge connection *  
• sediment trap  
CEILING  
• tee joint  
• pipe wrench  
36"  
Minimum  
* A CSA/AGA design-certified equipment  
shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an ac-  
ceptable alternative to test gauge connec-  
tion. The optional CSA/AGA design-certi-  
fied equipment shutoff valve can be pur-  
chased from your dealer. See Accessories,  
page 17.  
6"  
Minimum  
From  
Sides Of  
Heater  
Left  
Side  
Right  
Side  
Minimum To Top Of  
Carpeting, Tile Or Other  
3"
Combustible Material  
FLOOR  
Figure4-MountingClearancesAsViewed  
From Front of Heater  
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Removing Front Panel Of Heater Marking Screw Locations  
1. Remove two screws near bottom cor- 1. Tape mounting bracket to wall where  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
ners of front panel.  
heater will be located. Make sure  
mounting bracket is level.  
Attaching Thermostat Sensing  
Bulb  
2. Lift straight up on grill guard until it stops.  
Grill guard will slide up about 1/4".  
WARNING:Maintainminimum  
clearances shown in Figure 8. If  
you can, provide greater clear-  
ancesfromfloorandjoiningwall.  
3. Pull bottom of front panel forward, then  
down.  
1. Remove thermostat sensing bulb from  
holders inside heater. Route through  
slot opening in bottom of heater.  
4. Remove cardboard packing from grill  
and glass.  
2. Place clamp on thermostat sensing bulb  
as shown in Figure 5. Clamp is pro-  
vided in hardware package.  
2. Mark screw locations on wall (see Fig-  
ure 8).  
3. Snap clamp into upper mounting hole  
as shown in Figure 5. Mounting hole is  
located on lower left edge on back of  
heater. Make sure the thermostat sens-  
ing bulb is pointing up.  
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.  
Thermostat Sensing Bulb  
11"  
Min.  
16"  
Only Insert Mounting  
Screws Through Last  
Hole On Each End  
18 3/4"  
Min.  
Figure7-RemovingFrontPanelOfHeater  
Clamp  
Methods For Attaching  
AdjoingWal  
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.  
Attach mounting bracket to wall in one of  
two ways:  
Floor  
Models VP2800BTD  
Figure 5 - Attaching Thermostat Sensing  
Bulb  
7 1/4"  
Min.  
16"  
1. Attaching to wall stud  
2. Attaching to wall anchor  
INSTALLING HEATER TO  
WALL  
Attaching to Wall Stud: This method pro-  
vides the strongest hold. Insert mounting  
screws through mounting bracket and into  
wall studs.  
Only Insert Mounting  
Screws Through Last  
Hole On Each End  
Mounting Bracket  
18 3/4"  
Min.  
Locate mounting bracket in heater carton.  
Removemountingbracketfromheatercarton.  
AjdoingWal  
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).  
Floor  
Models VP2000BTD  
Decidewhichmethodbettersuitsyourneeds.  
Eithermethodwillprovideasecureholdfor  
the mounting bracket.  
Figure 8 - Mounting Bracket Clearances  
Figure 6 - Mounting Bracket  
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Attaching To Wall Anchor Method  
Installing Bottom Mounting  
Screws  
1. Locate two bottom mounting holes.  
These holes are near bottom on back  
panel of heater (see Figure 12).  
INSTALLATION  
For attaching mounting bracket to hollow  
walls (wall areas between studs) or solid  
walls (concrete or masonry)  
Continued  
Attaching Mounting Bracket To  
Wall  
1. Drill holes at marked locations using  
5/16" drill bit. For solid walls (concrete  
or masonry), drill at least 1" deep.  
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.  
3. Remove heater from mounting bracket.  
2. Fold wall anchor as shown in Figure 9.  
4. If installing bottom mounting screws into  
hollow or solid wall, install wall anchors.  
Follow steps 1 through 4 under Attach-  
ing To Wall Anchor Method.  
3. Insert wall anchor (wings first) into  
hole. Tap anchor flush to wall.  
Attaching To Wall Stud Method  
Forattachingmountingbrackettowallstuds  
4. For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red  
key into wall anchor. Push red key to  
“pop” open anchor wings.  
If installing bottom mounting screw  
into wall stud, drill holes at marked lo-  
cations using 9/64" drill bit.  
1. Drill holes at marked locations using  
9/64" drill bit.  
IMPORTANT: Do not hammer key!  
For thick walls (over 1/2" thick) or solid  
walls, do not pop open wings.  
2. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line  
up last hole on each end of bracket with  
holes drilled in wall.  
5. Replace heater onto mounting bracket.  
6. Place spacers between bottom mount-  
ing holes and wall anchor or drilled hole.  
5. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line  
up last hole on each end of bracket with  
wall anchors.  
3. Insert mounting screws through bracket  
and into 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.  
4. Tighten screws until mounting bracket  
is firmly fastened to wall studs.  
6. Insert mounting screws through bracket  
and into wall anchors.  
7. Tighten screws until mounting bracket  
is firmly fastened to wall.  
8. Tighten both screws until heater is firmly  
secured to wall. Do not over tighten.  
Placing Heater On Mounting  
Bracket  
1. Locate two horizontal slots on back  
panel of heater.  
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).  
Figure 9 - Folding Anchor  
2. Place heater onto mounting bracket.  
Slide horizontal slots onto stand-out  
tabs on mounting bracket.  
Horizontal Slots  
Figure 10 - Popping Open Anchor Wings  
For Thin Walls  
Stand-Out Tab  
Figure 12 - Installing Bottom Mounting  
Screws  
Mounting Bracket  
(attached to wall)  
Figure 11 - Mounting Heater Onto Mount-  
ing Bracket  
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Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male  
INSTALLATION  
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.  
threads. This will prevent excess sealant  
from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe  
could result in clogged heater valves.  
Continued  
CONNECTING TO GAS  
SUPPLY  
CAUTION:Usepipejointseal-  
ant that is resistant to liquid pe-  
troleum (LP) gas.  
WARNING:Thisappliancere-  
quires a 3/8" NPT (National Pipe  
Thread) inlet connection to the  
pressure regulator.  
Installsedimenttrapinsupplylineasshown  
in Figure 14. 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  
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.  
Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters  
VP2000BTD  
VP2800BTD  
3/8" or greater  
1/2" or greater  
WARNING: A qualified service  
personmustconnectheatertogas  
supply. Follow all local codes.  
Installation must include 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 14).  
CAUTION:Neverconnectheater  
directly to the propane/LP supply.  
This heater requires an external  
regulator (not supplied). Install the  
external regulator between the  
heater and propane/LP supply.  
IMPORTANT: Holdthepressureregulator  
with wrench when connecting it to gas pip-  
ing and/or fittings.  
IMPORTANT:Installanequipment shutoff  
valve in an accessible location. The equip-  
ment shutoff valve is for turning on or  
shutting off the gas to the appliance.  
The installer must supply an external regu-  
lator. The external regulator will reduce  
incoming gas pressure. You must reduce  
incominggaspressuretobetween11and14  
inches of water. If you do not reduce incom-  
ing gas pressure, heater regulator damage  
could occur. Install the external regulator  
with the vent pointing down as shown in  
Figure 13. Pointing the vent down protects  
it from freezing rain or sleet.  
Note: Burner bracket  
not shown for clarity  
Pressure  
Regulator  
3/8" NPT  
Pipe Nipple  
External Regulator  
Propane/LP  
Supply Tank  
Heater  
Cabinet  
Ground  
Joint Union  
Tee Joint  
Reducer  
Bushing  
to 1/8"  
NPT  
Equipment  
Shutoff  
Valve *  
Test  
Gauge  
1/8" NPT  
Plug Tap  
Typical Inlet Pipe  
From External  
Regulator (11" W.C.  
to 14" W.C. Pressure)  
Tee Joint  
Sediment  
Trap  
Pipe  
Nipple  
3" Minimum  
Cap  
Vent Pointing Down  
Figure 13 - External Regulator With Vent  
Pointing Down  
Figure 14 - 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 17.  
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Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/  
2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)  
INSTALLATION  
OPERATING  
HEATER  
Continued  
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-  
ure 15).  
2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei-  
ther using compressed air or opening  
propane/LP supply tank valve.  
CHECKING GAS  
CONNECTIONS  
FOR YOUR SAFETY  
READ BEFORE  
LIGHTING  
WARNING: Test all gas pip-  
ing and connections for leaks  
after installing or servicing. Cor-  
rect all leaks at once.  
3. Check all joints from propane/LP sup-  
ply tank to equipment shutoff valve (see  
Figure 16). Apply mixture of liquid  
soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles  
forming show a leak.  
WARNING: If you do not fol-  
low these instructions exactly, a  
fireorexplosionmayresultcaus-  
ing property damage, personal  
injury or loss of life.  
WARNING:Neveruseanopen  
flame to check for a leak. Apply a  
mixture of liquid soap and water  
toalljoints.Bubblesformingshow  
a leak. Correct all leaks at once.  
4. Correct all leaks at once.  
A. This appliance has a pilot which must  
be lighted by hand. When lighting the  
pilot, follow these instructions exactly.  
Pressure Testing Heater Gas  
Connections  
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-  
ure 15).  
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.  
2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve.  
CAUTION: Make sure exter-  
nal regulator has been installed  
between propane/LP supply and  
heater.SeeguidelinesunderCon-  
necting to Gas Supply, page 10.  
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in  
the OFF position.  
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff  
valve to thermostat gas valve (see Fig-  
ure 16). Apply mixture of liquid soap  
and water to gas joints. Bubbles form-  
ing show a leak.  
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.  
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 11 and 12). Check all other in-  
ternal joints for leaks.  
• If you cannot reach your gas sup-  
plier, call the fire department.  
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.  
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.  
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to  
Appliance, page 12).  
8. Replace front panel.  
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where  
equipment shutoff valve was connected.  
Open  
Equipment  
Shutoff  
Valve  
3. Pressurize supply piping system by ei-  
ther using compressed air or opening  
propane/LP supply tank 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 replace  
any part of the control system and  
any gas control which has been un-  
der water.  
O
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 15 - Equipment Shutoff Valve  
Thermostat Gas Valve  
Propane/LP  
Supply  
5. Correct all leaks at once.  
Tank  
6. Reconnect heater and equipment  
shutoff valve to gas supply. Check re-  
connected fittings for leaks.  
Equipment  
Shutoff  
Valve  
Figure 16 - Checking Gas Joints  
Continued  
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Note: If pilot does not stay lit, refer  
to Troubleshooting, pages 14 through  
THERMOSTAT  
CONTROL  
OPERATION  
OPERATING  
HEATER  
16. Also contact a qualified service  
person or gas supplier for repairs.  
Until repairs are made, light pilot with  
match. To light pilot with match, see  
Manual Lighting Procedure.  
Continued  
The thermostatic control used on these  
models differs from standard thermo-  
stats. Standard thermostats simply turn  
on and off the burner. The thermostat  
used on this heater senses the room tem-  
perature. The thermostat adjusts the  
amount of gas flow to the burner. This  
increases or decreases the burner flame  
height. At times the room may exceed the  
set temperature. If so, the burner will  
shut off. The burner will cycle back on  
when room temperature drops below the  
set temperature. The control knob can be  
set to any heat level between HI and LO.  
Selecting the HI setting will cause the  
burner to remain fully on without modu-  
lating down in most cases.  
LIGHTING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30  
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30  
seconds, release control knob.  
1. STOP! Read the safety information,  
column 3, page 11.  
2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve  
is fully open.  
• If control knob does not pop up when  
released, contact a qualified service  
person or gas supplier for repairs.  
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.  
3. Turn control knob clockwise  
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, column 3, page 11. If you  
don’t smell gas, go to the next step.  
8. Turn control knob counterclockwise  
to desired heating level. The  
C-clockwise  
main burner should light. Set control  
knob to any heat level between HI  
and LO.  
5. Turn control knob counterclockwise  
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.  
to the PILOT position.  
C-clockwise  
Press in control knob for five (5) sec-  
onds (see Figure 17).  
CAUTION:Donottrytoadjust  
heatinglevelsbyusingtheequip-  
ment shutoff valve.  
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 qualified  
service person or gas supplier for  
repairs.  
Ignitor Electrode  
Thermocouple  
Pilot Burner  
MANUAL LIGHTING  
PROCEDURE  
1. Remove front panel (see Figure 7,  
page 8).  
6. With control knob pressed in, push  
down and release ignitor button. This  
will light pilot. The pilot is attached  
to the front of burner. The pilot can  
be seen through the glass panel. If  
needed, keep pressing ignitor button  
until pilot lights.  
2. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light-  
ing Procedures.  
3. With control knob pressed in, strike  
match. Hold match to pilot until pi-  
lot lights.  
Figure 18 - Pilot  
4. Keep control knob pressed in for 30  
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30  
seconds, release control knob. Now  
follow step 8, column 2.  
TO TURN OFF GAS  
TO APPLIANCE  
Ignitor Button  
Control Knob  
Shutting Off Heater  
1. Turn control knob clockwise  
5. Replace front panel.  
LO  
P I L O T  
O F F  
Clockwise  
H I  
to the OFF position.  
IGNITOR  
2. Turn off all electric power to the ap-  
pliance if service is to be performed.  
Figure 17 - Control Knob In The OFF  
Position  
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot  
stays lit)  
Turn control knob clockwise  
the PILOT position.  
to  
Clockwise  
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ODS/PILOT AND BURNER  
• Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air,  
or small, soft bristled brush to clean.  
INSPECTING  
BURNER  
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame  
pattern often.  
WARNING: If yellow tipping  
occurs, your heater could pro-  
duce increased levels of carbon  
monoxide. If burner flame pattern  
shows yellow tipping, follow in-  
structions at bottom of this page.  
CLEANING BURNER  
PILOT AIR INLET HOLE  
PILOT FLAME PATTERN  
We recommend that you clean the unit every  
2,500hoursofoperationoreverythreemonths.  
Figure19showsacorrectpilotflamepattern.  
Figure 20 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.  
NOTICE: Do not mistake orange  
flames with yellow tipping. Dirt  
or other fine particles enter the  
heater and burn causing brief  
patches of orange flame.  
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, please follow the directions on the can.  
If you don't follow directions on the can, you  
could damage the pilot assembly.  
Ifburnerflamepatternisincorrect,asshown  
in Figure 22  
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown  
in Figure 20  
• turn heater off (see To Turn Gas To Ap-  
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to  
pliance, page 12)  
Appliance, page 12)  
• see Troubleshooting, pages 14 through 16  
• see Troubleshooting, pages 14 through 16  
1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot.  
Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty  
minutes.  
Pilot Burner  
Thermocouple  
1/2 Glass  
Height  
2. Inspect burner, pilot for dust and dirt.  
3. Blow air through the ports/slots and  
holes in the burner.  
Figure 21 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern  
Yellow Tipping  
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 23). With the unit off, lightly  
blow air through the air inlet hole. You may  
blowthroughadrinkingstrawifcompressed  
air is not available.  
Figure 19 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern  
1/2 Glass  
Height  
Figure22-IncorrectBurnerFlamePattern  
Thermocouple  
Pilot Burner  
CLEANING AND  
MAINTENANCE  
Pilot Air Inlet  
Hole  
WARNING: Turn off heater  
and let cool before cleaning.  
Figure 20 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern  
BURNER FLAME PATTERN  
Pilot Assembly  
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.  
Figure 21 shows a correct burner flame  
pattern.Figure22showsanincorrectburner  
flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame  
patternshowsyellowtippingoftheflame. It  
also shows the flame higher than 1/2 the  
glass panel height.  
Figure 23 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole  
CABINET  
Air Passageways  
• Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air  
to clean.  
Exterior  
• Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild  
soap and water mixture. Wipe the cabi-  
net to remove dust.  
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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  
When ignitor button is pressed, there is no  
spark at ODS/pilot  
1. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong  
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. Broken ignitor cable  
6. Bad piezo ignitor  
5. Replace ignitor cable  
6. Replace piezo ignitor  
When ignitor button is pressed, there is  
spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition  
1. Gas supply turned off or equipment 1. Turn on gas supply or open equipment  
shutoff valve closed  
shutoff valve  
2. Control knob not in PILOT position  
2. Turn control knob to PILOT position  
3. Control knob not pressed in while in 3. Press in control knob while in PILOT  
PILOT position  
position  
4. Air in gas lines when installed  
4. Continue holding down control knob. Re-  
peat igniting operation until air is removed  
5. Contact local propane/LP gas company  
6. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and  
Maintenance, page 13) or replace ODS/  
pilot assembly  
5. Depleted gas supply  
6. ODS/pilot is clogged  
7. Gas regulator setting is not correct  
1. Control knob not fully pressed in  
7. Replace gas regulator  
ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when  
control knob is released  
1. Press in control knob fully  
2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control  
knob pressed in 30 seconds  
3. Safety interlock system has been triggered 3. Wait one minute for safety interlock sys-  
tem to reset. Repeat ignition operation  
4. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open 4. Fully open equipment shutoff valve  
5. Thermocouple connection loose at con- 5. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4  
trol valve  
turn more  
6. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, 6. A) Contact local propane/LP 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  
7. Thermocouple damaged  
8. Control valve damaged  
7. Replace thermocouple  
8. Replace control valve  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Continued  
OBSERVED PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit  
1. Burner orifice is clogged  
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 13) or replace burner orifice  
2. Burner orifice diameter is too small  
3. Inlet gas pressure is too low  
2. Replace burner orifice  
3. Contact local propane/LP gas company  
Delayed ignition of burner  
1. Manifold pressure is too low  
2. Burner orifice is clogged  
1. Contact local propane/LP gas company  
2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 13) or replace burner orifice  
Burner backfiring during combustion  
1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged  
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 13) or replace burner orifice  
2. Replace burner  
2. Burner damaged  
3. Gas regulator defective  
3. Replace gas regulator  
Yellow flame during burner combustion  
1. Not enough air  
1. Check burner for dirt and debris. If  
found, clean burner (see Cleaning and  
Maintenance, page 13)  
2. Gas regulator defective  
2. Replace gas regulator  
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 whistling noise when 1. Turning control knob to HI position 1. Turn control knob to LO position and  
burner is lit  
when burner is cold  
2. Air in gas line  
let warm up for a minute  
2. Operate burner until air is removed from  
line. Have gas line checked by local pro-  
pane/LP gas company  
3. Air passageways on heater blocked  
3. Observe minimum installation clear-  
ances (see Figure 4, page 7)  
4. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 4. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 13) or replace burner orifice  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
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 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  
Heater produces unwanted odors  
1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair 1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor caus-  
spray, glues, etc. (see IMPORTANT  
statement above)  
ing products while heater is running  
2. Low fuel supply  
2. Refill supply tank  
3. Gas leak. SeeWarning statement at 3. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-  
top of page  
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 propane/LP 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-  
position  
top of page  
ing Gas Connections, page 11)  
2. Control valve defective  
2. Replace control valve  
Gas odor during combustion  
1. Foreign matter between control valve 1. Take apart gas tubing and remove for-  
and burner eign matter  
2. Gas leak. SeeWarning statement at 2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-  
top of page  
ing Gas Connections, page 11)  
Moisture/condensationnoticedonwindows 1. Not enough combustion/ventilation air  
1. Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti-  
lation requirements (page 4)  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
REPLACEMENT  
PARTS  
VP2000BTD  
VP2800BTD  
Btu (Variable)  
Type Gas  
Ignition  
10,000/20,000  
Propane/LP Only  
Piezo  
15,000/30,000  
Propane/LP Only  
Piezo  
Note: Use only original replacement parts.  
Thiswillprotectyourwarrantycoveragefor  
parts replaced under warranty.  
Pressure Regulator Setting  
Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water)  
Maximum  
8" W.C.  
8" W.C.  
PARTS UNDER WARRANTY  
14"  
11"  
14"  
11"  
Contact authorized dealers of this product.  
If they can’t supply original replacement  
part(s), call DESA International’s Techni-  
cal Service Department at 1-800-323-5190.  
Minimum  
Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)  
Heater (Includes knobs & grill)  
Carton  
Weight (pounds)  
Heater  
23.5 x 18.5 x 8.0  
26 x 20.5 x 9.63  
23.5 x 25.9 x 8.0  
26 x 27.75 x 9.63  
WhencallingDESAInternational,haveready  
• your name  
22  
27  
30  
35  
Shipping  
• your address  
• model and serial numbers of your heater  
• how heater was malfunctioning  
• type of gas used (propane/LP or natural gas)  
• purchase date  
ACCESSORIES  
Purchasetheseheateraccessoriesfromyour  
local dealer. If they can not supply these  
accessories,callDESAInternational’sParts  
Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral  
information. You can also write to the ad-  
dress listed on the back page of this manual.  
Usually, we will ask you to return the defec-  
tive part to the factory.  
PARTS NOT UNDER  
WARRANTY  
FAN KITS - GA3100(A,B) AND  
GA3200T(A,B)  
For all models. Provides better heat distribu-  
tion. Makes heater more efficient. Complete  
installationandoperatinginstructionsincluded.  
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.  
Manually-controlled - GA3100(A,B). In-  
cludes ON/OFF switch.  
WhencallingDESAInternational,haveready  
• model number of your heater  
Thermostatically-controlled-GA3200T(A,B).  
Includes three settings: ON/OFF/AUTO.  
FLOOR MOUNTING STAND  
Model VP2000BTD - GA4000B  
Model VP2800BTD - GA4010B  
• the replacement part number  
TECHNICAL  
SERVICE  
SERVICE HINTS  
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low  
• pilot will not stay lit  
For locating heater on the floor, away from  
a wall. Complete installation  
instructions included.  
You may have further questions about in-  
stallation, operation, or troubleshooting.  
If so, contact DESA International’s Techni-  
cal Service Department at 1-800-323-5190.  
• burner will have delayed ignition  
• heater will not produce specified heat  
• propane/LP gas supply may be low  
You can also visit DESA International’s  
technical service web site at  
When Gas Quality Is Bad  
• pilot will not stay lit  
SERVICE  
• burner will produce flames and soot  
• heater will backfire when lit  
PUBLICATIONS  
EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF  
VALVE - GA5010  
Youmayfeelyourgaspressureistoolowor  
gas quality is bad. If so, contact your local  
propane/LP gas supplier.  
You can purchase service manual from the  
address listed on the back page of this  
For all models. Equipmentshutoff valve with manual. Send a check for $5.00 payable to  
1/8" NPT tap.  
DESA International.  
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ILLUSTRATED  
22  
PARTS  
23  
BREAKDOWN  
21  
16  
VP2000BTD  
VP2800BTD  
10  
7
13  
18  
12  
24  
14  
4
10  
20  
15  
11  
19  
9
6
5
3
17  
8
2
1
12-1  
12-2  
ODS/Pilot Assembly  
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This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed  
under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual.  
PARTS LIST  
VP2000BTD  
VP2800BTD  
KEY  
PART NUMBER FOR  
NO.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
VP2000BTD  
VP2800BTD  
098304-01  
098742-14  
103476-02  
101108-01  
104189-02  
098260-10  
NJF-8C  
DESCRIPTION  
Screw, #10 x 3/8"  
Front Panel  
QTY.  
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
098304-01  
098742-13  
103476-01  
101108-01  
104189-01  
098260-09  
NJF-8C  
Grill Guard  
Clip, Grill Guard  
Bottom Glass Retainer  
Glass Panel  
Hex Nut  
8
9
M11084-26  
104618-01BR  
098271-03  
098249-01  
103594-04  
098514-01  
106842-01  
103446-01  
099387-03  
103845-05  
099066-01  
099415-06  
099553-01  
103255-01  
103256-01  
098522-11  
104617-03  
097159-04  
M11084-38  
M11084-26  
104618-02BR  
098271-03  
098249-01  
103594-04  
098514-01  
106842-01  
103447-01  
099387-03  
103845-07  
099066-01  
099415-06  
099553-01  
103255-01  
103256-01  
098522-13  
104617-04  
097159-04  
M11084-38  
Screw, #10 x 3/8"  
Deflector Unit  
Ignitor Cable  
6
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
10  
11  
12  
12-1  
12-2  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
Nut, M5  
ODS/Pilot Assembly  
Thermocouple  
Ignitor Electrode  
Burner  
3/16" Pilot Tubing  
Injector  
Mounting Bracket  
Pressure Regulator  
Pilot Shield  
3/8" Outlet (Burner) Tubing  
3/8" Inlet Tubing  
Thermostat Gas Valve  
Cabinet  
1
1
2
Piezo Ignitor  
Screw, #8 x 3/8"  
PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN  
098305-01  
100642-01  
098305-01  
100642-01  
Control Position Label  
Hardware Assembly  
1
1
104401  
19  
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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  
VENT-FREE RESIDENTIAL GAS HEATERS  
DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years and five (5) years on  
stainless steel burners from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in  
accordance with all applicable 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 heater to  
proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Authorized Service Center. 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.  
This warranty 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 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 DURA-  
TION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS  
FORAPARTICULARPURPOSETOFOUR(4)YEARSONALLCOMPONENTSANDFIVE(5)YEARSONSTAINLESSSTEEL  
BURNERS 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  
104401 01  
104401-01  
Rev. C  
02/00  
NOT A UPC  
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