Vanguard Heating VP2000BTC User Manual

BLUE FLAMEVENT-FREE PROPANE GAS HEATEROWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUALSave this manual for future reference.®20,000 and 30,000 Btu/Hr Thermos

10103876Figure 5 - Attaching Thermostat Sensing BulbClampThermostatSensing BulbTHERMOSTAT SENSING BULBThe thermostat sensing bulb has been placed insi

11103876INSTALLING HEATER TO WALLFigure 7 - Removing Front Panel Of HeaterRemoving Front Panel Of Heater1. Remove two screws near bottom corners of fr

12103876Marking Screw Locations1. Tape mounting bracket to wall where heater will be located. Make sure mount-ing bracket is level.Models VP2800BTC Mo

131038764. For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red key into wall anchor. Push red key to“pop” open anchor wings. IMPORTANT: Do not hammer key!F

14103876CONNECTINGTO GASSUPPLYThe installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduceincoming gas pressure. You must reduc

15103876IMPORTANT: Hold the pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gaspiping and/or fittings.PressureRegulatorTee JointReducerBushing t

161038763. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air oropening propane supply tank valve.4. Check all joints of gas supply piping

17103876OPERATINGHEATERFOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTINGA. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lightingthe pilot, follow

181038764. 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

19103876TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCEShutting Off Heater1. Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position.2. Turn off all electric power to

2103876CONTENTSSECTION PAGESafety Information ... 2Product Identification ...

20103876Figure 20 - Incorrect Pilot Flame PatternThermocouplePilot BurnerINSPECTINGBURNERCheck pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often.PILO

21103876INSPECTINGBURNERContinuedBURNER FLAME PATTERNFigure 21 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 22 shows an incorrectburner flame pattern.

22103876CLEANINGANDMAINTENANCEODS/PILOT AND BURNER• Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or small, soft bristled brush to clean.CABINETAir Passagewa

23103876ContinuedREMEDY1. Turn on gas supply oropen manual shutoffvalve2. Turn control knob toPILOT position3. Press in control knobwhile in PILOTposi

24103876OBSERVEDPROBLEMBurner does not lightafter ODS/pilot is litDelayed ignition ofburnerBurner backfiringduring combustionYellow flame duringburner

25103876If you smell gas• Shut off gas supply.• Do not try to light any appliance.• Do not touch any electrical switch; do notuse any phone in your bu

26103876TECHNICALSERVICEYou may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting.If so, contact DESA International’s Technical

27103876SERVICEPUBLICATIONSYou can purchase service manual from the address listed on the back page of thismanual. Send a check for $5.00 payable to D

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29103876PARTS LISTThis list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, followthe instructions listed under Replacement Parts

3103876SAFETYINFORMATIONContinuedWARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGS ContinuedWARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.1. This appl

30103876FAN KITS - GA3100A, and GA3200TAFor all models. Provides better heat distribu-tion. Makes heater more efficient. Completeinstallation and oper

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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

4103876PRODUCTIDENTIFICATIONLOCAL CODESInstall and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of localcodes, use the latest edition

5103876AIR FORCOMBUSTIONANDVENTILATIONWARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGThis heater shall not be installed in a confined space unlessprovisions are provided f

6103876AIR FORCOMBUSTIONANDVENTILATIONContinuedDETERMINING AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATIONDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined SpaceUse this

7103876AIR FORCOMBUSTIONANDVENTILATIONContinuedOr Remove Door into Adjoining Room, Option 3Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room,Option 212"12&q

8103876AIR FORCOMBUSTIONANDVENTILATIONContinuedFigure 3 - Ventilation Air from OutdoorsOutletAirVentilatedAttic OutletAirInletAirInlet AirVentilated C

9103876INSTALLINGTO WALLNOTICEA qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes.CHECK GAS TYPEUse only propane/LP gas. If your ga