Desa GVC65PA User Manual

Save this manual for future reference.®VENTED PROPANEGAS HEATERSOWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUALWARNING: If the information in this manualis

10100748VENTING HEATER (continued)INSTALLINGHEATERContinuedProper Size VentTo safely vent heater, the vent connector pipe must be the same diameter as

11100748INSTALLINGHEATERContinuedCONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLYBULK PROPANETANKVENTExternal RegulatorVent Pointing DownFigure 6 - External Regulator with Ve

12100748Figure 7 - Gas Connection* An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is anacceptable alternative to test gauge c

13100748INSTALLINGHEATERContinuedCHECKING GAS CONNECTIONSFigure 8 - Manual Shutoff ValvePOOn PositionOff Position CAUTIONMake sure external regulator

14100748FRESH AIR FORCOMBUSTIONANDVENTILATION WARNINGThis heater must have fresh air for proper operation. Ifnot, poor fuel combustion and improper ve

15100748FRESH AIR FORCOMBUSTIONANDVENTILATIONContinuedDETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATIONExample 1: Locating Heater in Unconfined (Open) Ar

16100748Figure 10 - Ventilation Air from OutdoorsDraft Hood Spillage: This is a hazardous situation. Draft hood spillage re-leases poisonous carbon mo

17100748Example 2: Locating Heater in Confined (Closed) AreaNOTICEA confined area has an air volume of less than 50 cubicfeet for each 1000 BTU/Hr inp

18100748OPERATINGHEATERA. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting thepilot, follow these instructions exactly.B. BEFOR

191007485. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near thefloor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety i

2100748CONTENTSSECTION PAGESafety Information... 3Product Identification ...

20100748MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE1. Remove lower front access panel on heater.2. Locate pilot. Pilot is attached to the front of burner.3. Follow step

21100748INSPECTINGPILOT ANDBURNERFLAMECheck pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often.PILOT FLAME PATTERNFigure 14 shows a correct pilot flam

22100748Figure 16 - Correct Burner Flame PatternSharp BlueFlameHighYellowFlameFlameLiftingOff ofBurnerFigure 17 - Incorrect Burner Flame PatternsIf bu

23100748 WARNINGTurn off heater and let cool before cleaning or servicing. WARNINGKeep heater clear and free from combustible materials,gasoline, and

24100748TROUBLE-SHOOTINGNote: All troubleshootingitems are listed in order ofoperation. WARNINGTurn off and unplug heater and let cool before servici

25100748TROUBLE-SHOOTINGContinuedREMEDY1. Fully open manualshut-off valve.2. Press in control knobfully.3. After pilot lights, keepcontrol knob presse

26100748TROUBLE-SHOOTINGContinuedOBSERVEDPROBLEMBurner backfiringduring combustion.Yellow flame duringburner combustion.Slight smoke or odorduring ini

27100748TROUBLE-SHOOTINGContinued WARNINGIf you smell gas• Shut off gas supply.• Do not try to light any appliance.• Do not touch any electrical switc

28100748SERVICEPROCEDURES WARNINGTurn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing.Unless you need gas supply for testing, shut off manualshuto

29100748SERVICEPROCEDURESContinuedSERVICEPROCEDURESContinuedRemoving Burner1. Shut off gas supply toheater.2. Remove lower frontaccess panel on heater

3100748SAFETYINFORMATION WARNINGSIMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely be-fore trying to assemble, operate, or service this hea

30100748SERVICEPROCEDURESContinuedSERVICEPROCEDURESContinuedChanging Burner Orifice1. Shut off gas supply toheater.2. Remove lower frontaccess panel o

31100748TECHNICALSERVICEYou may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting.If so, contact DESA International’s Technical

32100748Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty cover-age for parts replaced under warranty.Parts Under WarrantyCon

33100748This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow theinstructions listed under Ordering Replacement Parts

34100748ILLUSTRATEDPARTS LISTBurnerAssembly1110819181716151412139765432135 Model Only650 and 65Models11202117164 24 23262522277

35100748PARTS LISTBurnerAssemblyThis list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow theinstructions listed under Ord

LIMITED WARRANTYVANGUARD VENTED PROPANE GAS HEATERSLIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTYThis DESA product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from d

4100748SAFETYINFORMATIONContinued WARNINGS Continued7. Provide the following minimum heater clearances from combustibles (as viewedfrom the front of h

5100748PRODUCTIDENTIFICATIONFigure 1 - Vented Propane Gas HeaterLower FrontAccess PanelIgnitorButtonControlKnobDraft HoodOutlet forVentingSystemBlower

6100748Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of localcodes, use the latest edition of the following:• National Fuel

7100748INSTALLINGHEATERContinuedLOCATING HEATER CAUTIONIf you install the heater in a home garage• heater pilot and burner must be at least 18 inchesa

8100748Note: Venting/chimney materials are not supplied with heater.VENTING HEATERINSTALLINGHEATERContinued WARNINGWhen venting this heater, follow th

9100748INSTALLINGHEATERContinuedVENTING HEATER (continued) WARNINGDo not vent heater in any of the following ways (see Figure 4).Heater must be vente