Desa VP1000BA User Manual Page 1

Save this manual for future reference.VENT-FREE PROPANE GAS HEATEROWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL®Models: VP1000BA & VP600BWARNING: If t

101018692. Mark two mounting screw locations on wall (see Figure 5).INSTALLING HEATER TO WALLMarking Screw Locations1. Determine where you will locate

11101869Installing Two Mounting ScrewsNote: Wall anchors and mounting screws are in hardware package. The hardwarepackage is provided with heater.Atta

12101869Placing Heater On Mounting Screws1. Locate two keyhole slots on back panel of heater (see Figure 9).2. Place large openings of slots over scre

13101869CONNECTINGTO GASSUPPLYNOTICEA qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply.Follow all local codes.The installer must supply an e

14101869IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas pipingand/or fittings.Figure 13 - Gas Connection* An A.G.A. design-

151018693. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air oropening propane supply tank valve.4. Check all joints of gas supply piping

16101869OPERATINGHEATERFOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTINGA. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lightingthe pilot, follow

171018694. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, includingnear the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety i

18101869TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCEShutting Off Heater1. Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the PILOT position.2. Press in control knob and tur

19101869BURNER FLAME PATTERNFigure 20 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 21 shows an incorrectburner flame pattern. The incorrect burner fla

2101869CONTENTSSECTION PAGESafety Information ... 2Product Identification ...

20101869CLEANINGANDMAINTENANCEODS/PILOT AND BURNER ORIFICE• Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or small, soft bristled brush to clean.CABINETAir P

21101869REMEDY1. Turn on gas supply oropen manual shutoffvalve2. Turn control knob toPILOT position3. Press in control knobwhile in PILOTposition4. Co

22101869OBSERVEDPROBLEMBurner does not lightafter ODS/pilot is litDelayed ignition ofburnerBurner backfiringduring combustionYellow flame duringburner

23101869If you smell gas• Shut off gas supply.• Do not try to light any appliance.• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not useany phone in your bu

24101869You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting.If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Departm

25101869Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coveragefor parts replaced under warranty.Parts Under WarrantyConta

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27101869This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, followthe instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 2

28101869HEATER EXPLODED VIEW(Model VP600B)101211123456798101314151617182123242722262519202829

29101869This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, followthe instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 2

3101869WARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGS ContinuedWARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.1. Use only propane gas. Do not conve

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KEEP THIS WARRANTYWARRANTY INFORMATIONAlways specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory.We reserve the right to amend these

4101869PRODUCTIDENTIFICATIONPRODUCTFEATURESSafety DeviceThis heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS).The ODS/pilot is

5101869FRESH AIRFORCOMBUSTIONANDVENTILATIONWARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGThis heater must have fresh air for proper operation. If not, poorfuel combustion

6101869FRESH AIRFORCOMBUSTIONANDVENTILATIONContinuedWARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGYou must provide additional ventilation air in a confined space.DETERMIN

7101869FRESH AIRFORCOMBUSTIONANDVENTILATIONContinuedVENTILATION AIRVentilation Air From Inside BuildingThis fresh air would come from an adjoining unc

8101869FRESH AIRFORCOMBUSTIONANDVENTILATIONContinuedVENTILATION AIR (Continued)Ventilation Air From OutdoorsProvide extra fresh air by using ventilati

9101869INSTALLINGTO WALLNOTICEA qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes.ContinuedCHECK GAS TYPEUse only propane gas. If y