Vanguard VP2000BTD Quick start guide

BLUE FLAME
VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Save this manual for future reference.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followedexactly,afireorexplosionmayresultcaus-
ing 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.
• Donottouchanyelectricalswitch;donotuseany
phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s in-
structions.
• Ifyoucannot reach yourgassupplier,callthe fire
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas
supplier.
WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment,alteration,service,or
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this
manualforcorrectinstallationand
operational procedures. For as-
sistanceoradditionalinformation
consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency, or the gas supplier.
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 AirforCombustionandVenti-
lation section on page 4 of this
manual.
VP2000BTD
VP2800BTD
20,000 and 30,000 Btu/Hr
Thermostatically-
Controlled Models
GSO S
®
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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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs
ofcarbonmonoxidepoisoningresemblethe
flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If
you have these signs, the heater may not be
working properly. Get fresh air at once!
Haveheaterserviced.Somepeoplearemore
affected by carbon monoxide than others.
These include pregnant women, persons
with heart or lung disease or anemia, those
under the influence of alcohol, and those at
high altitudes.
Propane/LP Gas: Propane/LP gas is odor-
less. An odor-making agent is added to pro-
pane/LP gas. The odor helps you detect a
propane/LPgasleak.However,theodoradded
to propane/LP gas can fade. Propane/LP gas
may be present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all
warnings.Keepthismanualforreference.It
isyourguidetosafeandproperoperationof
this heater.
SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNING ICON G 001
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, oper-
ate, or service this heater. Im-
proper use of this heater can
causeseriousinjuryordeathfrom
burns, fire, explosion, electrical
shock, and carbon monoxide
poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
WARNING: Any change to
this heater or its controls can be
dangerous.
1. This appliance is only for use with the
typeof gasindicated onthe ratingplate.
Thisappliance isnot convertiblefor use
with other gases.
2. Do notplacepropane/LP supplytank(s)
inside any structure. Locate propane/
LP supply tank(s) outdoors.
3. 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
• immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions
• ifyou cannotreach yourgas supplier,
call the fire department
4. This heater shall not be installed in a
bedroom or bathroom.
5. This heaterneeds fresh,outside airven-
tilation to run properly.This heater has
an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS)
safety shutoff system. The ODS shuts
down the heater if not enough fresh air
is available. See Air for Combustion
and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6.
6. Keep all air openings in front and bot-
tom of heater clear and free of debris.
This will insure enough air for proper
combustion.
7. If heater shuts off, do not relight until
you provide fresh, outside air. If heater
keeps shutting off, have it serviced.
8. Do not run heater
• where flammable liquids or vapors
are used or stored
• under dusty conditions
9. Do not use heater if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a quali-
fied service technician to inspect the
room heater and to replace any part of
the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
10. Turn off and unplug heater and let cool
beforeservicing.Onlyaqualifiedservice
person should service and repair heater.
11. Operating heater above elevations of
4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
12. To prevent performance problems, do
not use propane/LP fuel tank of less
than 100 lbs. capacity.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
oftrafficandawayfromfurniture
and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on the heater.
Surface of heater becomes very
hot when running heater. Keep
children and adults away from
hot surface to avoid burns or
clothing ignition. Heater will re-
main hot for a time after shut-
down. Allow surface to cool be-
fore touching.
Carefully supervise young chil-
dren when they are in the same
room with heater.
Make sure grill guard is in place
before running heater.
Keeptheapplianceareaclearand
free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
WARNING: Do not use any
accessory not approved for use
with this heater.

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PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
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*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Propane/LP Gas Heater (Model VP2800BTD Shown)
Ignitor Button Control Knob
Heater
Cabinet
Front
Panel
PRODUCT
FEATURES
SAFETY DEVICE
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.
THERMOSTATIC HEAT
CONTROL
This heater has a thermostat sensing bulb
andacontrolvalve.Thisresultsinthegreat-
est heater comfort. This can also result in
lower gas bills.
Glass
Panel
Grill
Guard
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.

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AIR FOR
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
Today’s homes are built more energy effi-
cient than ever. New materials, increased
insulation, and new construction methods
helpreduceheatlossinhomes.Homeowners
weatherstrip andcaulk around windowsand
doorstokeepthecoldairoutandthewarmair
in. During heating months, home owners
want their homes as airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy
efficient,yourhomeneedstobreathe.Fresh
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning
appliances need fresh air for proper com-
bustion and ventilation.
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.
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.
PROVIDING ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
The following are excerpts from National
Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Sec-
tion5.3,AirforCombustionandVentilation.
Allspacesinhomesfallinto oneofthethree
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.
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.
Unusually tight construction is de-
fined as construction where:
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
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-
tionsforplumbing,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.
Confined and Unconfined Space
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 m3per 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
cubicfeetper1,000Btuperhour(4.8m3per
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.
This heater shall not be installed in a con-
fined space or unusually tight construction
unlessprovisions areprovided for adequate
combustion and ventilation air.
*Adjoiningroomsarecommunicatingonly
iftherearedoorlesspassagewaysorventila-
tion grills between them.

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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 ___________________Btu/Hr
Gas water heater* ___________________Btu/Hr
Gas furnace ___________________Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater ___________________Btu/Hr
Gas fireplace logs ___________________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)
60,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
ThespaceintheaboveexampleisaconfinedspacebecausetheactualBtu/HrusedismorethanthemaximumBtu/Hrthespacecansupport.
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.
Continued
Example:
Gas water heater 40,000 Btu/Hr
Vent-free heater + 20,000 Btu/Hr
Total = 60,000 Btu/Hr
WARNING:Iftheareainwhichtheheatermaybeoperatedissmallerthanthatdefinedasanunconfinedspace
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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Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
Outlet
Air Ventilated
Attic
Outlet
Air
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air Ventilated
Crawl Space
To
Crawl
Space
To Attic
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
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.
Connecttheseitemsdirectlytotheoutdoors
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.
IMPORTANT: Donot provideopeningsfor
inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a
thermostat-controlledpowervent.Heatedair
enteringtheatticwillactivatethepowervent.
AIR FOR
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
Continued
Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 3
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
12"
12"
Ventilation
Grills
into Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside
Building
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
(seeoptions1and2,Figure2).Youcanalso
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.
Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building
WARNING: Rework work-
sheet, adding the space of the
adjoiningunconfinedspace.The
combined spaces must have
enough fresh air to supply all
appliances in both spaces.

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INSTALLATION
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must install heater.
Follow all local codes.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Useonlypropane/LPgas.Ifyourgassupply
isnotpropane/LP,donotinstallheater.Call
dealer where you bought heater for proper
type heater.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Beforeinstallingheater,makesureyouhave
the items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• ground joint union
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap
• 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. The optional CSA/AGA design-certi-
fied equipment shutoff valve can be pur-
chased from your dealer. See Accessories,
page 17.
Continued
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
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.
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.
WARNING: Never install the
heater
• 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
Youcan locateheater on floor,away froma
wall. An optional floor mounting stand is
needed. Purchase the floor mounting stand
fromyourdealer. See Accessories,page17.
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
heatsource.If you haveacentral
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.
LOCATING HEATER
Thisheaterisdesignedtobemountedonawall.
Forconvenienceandefficiency,installheater
• where there is easy access for operation,
inspection, and service
• in coldest part of room
An optional fan kit is available from your
dealer. See Accessories, page 17. If plan-
ningtousefan,locateheaternearanelectri-
cal outlet.
Figure4-MountingClearancesAsViewed
From Front of Heater
36"
3"
FLOOR
CEILING
Minimum
Minimu
m
Of Carpe
Combus
t
6"
Minimum
From
Sides Of
Heater
Left
Side Right Side
Minimum To Top Of
Carpeting, Tile Or Other
Combustible Material
THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB
The thermostat sensing bulb has been
placed inside the heater for protection
during shipping.
Locating Thermostat Sensing
Bulb
1. Remove front panel of heater (see Fig-
ure 7, page 8).
2. Locate thermostat sensing bulb just
under burner assembly.
IMPORTANT: Attach thermostat sensing
bulb to back of heater for proper operation.

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Models VP2800BTD
Models VP2000BTD
Figure 8 - Mounting Bracket Clearances
WARNING:Maintainminimum
clearances shown in Figure 8. If
you can, provide greater clear-
ancesfromfloorandjoiningwall.
18 3/4"
Min.
11"
Min. 16"
Adjoining Wall
Only Insert Mounting
Screws Through Last
Hole On Each End
Floor
INSTALLING HEATER TO
WALL
Mounting Bracket
Locate mounting bracket in heater carton.
Removemountingbracketfromheatercarton.
Figure7-RemovingFrontPanelOfHeater
Removing Front Panel Of Heater
1. Remove two screws near bottom cor-
ners of front panel.
2. Liftstraightupongrillguarduntilitstops.
Grill guard will slide up about 1/4".
3. Pull bottomof front panelforward, then
down.
4. Remove cardboard packing from grill
and glass.
Figure 6 - Mounting Bracket
Methods For Attaching
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:
1. Attaching to wall stud
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.
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).
Decidewhichmethodbettersuitsyourneeds.
Eithermethodwillprovideasecureholdfor
the mounting bracket.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 5 - Attaching Thermostat Sensing
Bulb
Clamp
Thermostat Sensing Bulb
Attaching Thermostat Sensing
Bulb
1. Remove thermostat sensing bulb from
holders inside heater. Route through
slot opening in bottom of heater.
2. Place clamp on thermostatsensing bulb
as shown in Figure 5. Clamp is pro-
vided in hardware package.
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.
16"
18 3/4"
Min.
7 1/4"
Min.
Adjoining Wall
Only Insert Mounting
Screws Through Last
Hole On Each End
Floor
Marking Screw Locations
1. Tape mounting bracket to wall where
heater will be located. Make sure
mounting bracket is level.
2. Mark screw locations on wall (see Fig-
ure 8).
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.

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Attaching Mounting Bracket To
Wall
Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and
spacers are in hardware package. The hard-
ware package is provided with heater.
Attaching To Wall Stud Method
Forattachingmountingbrackettowallstuds
1. Drill holes at marked locations using
9/64" drill bit.
2. Place mountingbracket ontowall. Line
uplast hole oneach endof bracket with
holes drilled in wall.
3. Insert mountingscrews through bracket
and into wall studs.
4. Tighten screws until mounting bracket
is firmly fastened to wall studs.
Continued
Figure 9 - Folding Anchor
INSTALLATION
Continued
Attaching To Wall Anchor Method
For attaching mounting bracket to hollow
walls (wall areas between studs) or solid
walls (concrete or masonry)
1. Drill holes at marked locations using
5/16"drill bit. Forsolid walls(concrete
or masonry), drill at least 1" deep.
2. Fold wall anchor as shown in Figure 9.
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.
IMPORTANT: Do not hammer key!
Forthick walls(over 1/2" thick)or solid
walls, do not pop open wings.
5. Place mountingbracket ontowall. Line
uplast hole oneach endof bracket with
wall anchors.
6. Insert mountingscrews through bracket
and into wall anchors.
7. Tighten screws until mounting bracket
is firmly fastened to wall.
Placing Heater On Mounting
Bracket
1. Locate two horizontal slots on back
panel of heater.
2. Place heater onto mounting bracket.
Slide horizontal slots onto stand-out
tabs on mounting bracket.
Figure 10 - Popping Open Anchor Wings
For Thin Walls
Figure11 -Mounting HeaterOnto Mount-
ing Bracket
Mounting Bracket
(attached to wall)
Horizontal Slots
Stand-Out Tab
Figure 12 - Installing Bottom Mounting
Screws
Installing Bottom Mounting
Screws
1. Locate two bottom mounting holes.
These holes are near bottom on back
panel of heater (see Figure 12).
2. Mark screw locations on wall.
3. Remove heater from mountingbracket.
4. Ifinstallingbottommountingscrewsinto
holloworsolidwall,installwallanchors.
Follow steps 1 through 4 under Attach-
ing To Wall Anchor Method.
If installing bottom mounting screw
into wall stud, drill holes at marked lo-
cations using 9/64" drill bit.
5. Replace heater onto mounting bracket.
6. Place spacers between bottom mount-
ingholesand wall anchorordrilledhole.
7. Hold spacer in place with one hand.
With otherhand, insertmounting screw
through bottom mounting hole and
spacer. Place tip of screw in opening
of wall anchor or drilled hole.
8. Tightenbothscrewsuntilheaterisfirmly
secured to wall. Do not over tighten.
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).

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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.
INSTALLATION
Continued
CONNECTING TO GAS
SUPPLY
The installer must supply an external regu-
lator. The external regulator will reduce
incoming gas pressure. You must reduce
incominggaspressuretobetween11and14
inchesofwater.Ifyoudonotreduceincom-
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.
WARNING:Aqualified service
personmustconnectheatertogas
supply. Follow all local codes.
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.
Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters
VP2000BTD 3/8" or greater
VP2800BTD 1/2" or greater
Installationmustincludeequipmentshutoff
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).
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.
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. Installsedimenttrapinsupplylineasshown
in Figure 14. Locate sediment trap where it
is within reach for cleaning. Locate sedi-
menttrap where trapped matter isnot 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.
IMPORTANT: Holdthepressureregulator
with wrench when connecting it to gas pip-
ing and/or fittings.
CAUTION:Usepipejointseal-
ant that is resistant to liquid pe-
troleum (LP) gas.
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Vent Pointing Down
External Regulator
Figure 13 - External Regulator With Vent
Pointing Down
Pressure
Regulator
Tee Joint
Reducer
Bushing
to 1/8"
NPT
1/8" NPT
Plug Tap
Test
Gauge
Tee Joint
Pipe
Nipple
Cap
Heater
Cabinet
3/8" NPT
Pipe Nipple
Ground
Joint Union
Note: Burner bracket
not shown for clarity
Sediment
Trap
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve *
Typical Inlet Pipe
From External
Regulator (11" W.C.
to 14" W.C. Pressure)
3" Minimum
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads. This will prevent excess sealant
fromgoing intopipe. Excesssealant in pipe
could result in clogged heater valves.
WARNING:Thisappliancere-
quires a 3/8" NPT (National Pipe
Thread) inlet connection to the
pressure regulator.

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Pressure Testing Gas Supply
Piping System
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance
maingasvalve(controlvalve)andequip-
ment shutoff valve from gas supply pip-
ingsystem.Pressuresinexcessof1/2psig
will damage heater regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where
equipmentshutoffvalvewas connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by ei-
ther using compressed air or opening
propane/LP supply tank valve.
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.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect heater and equipment
shutoff valve to gas supply. Check re-
connected fittings for leaks.
Continued
WARNING: Test all gas pip-
ing and connections for leaks
after installing or servicing. Cor-
rect all leaks at once.
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.
CAUTION: Make sure exter-
nal regulator has been installed
between propane/LP supply and
heater.Seeguidelinesunder Con-
necting to Gas Supply , page 10.
INSTALLATION
Continued
CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/
2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipmentshutoffvalve(see Fig-
ure 15).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei-
ther using compressed air or opening
propane/LP supply tank valve.
3. Check all joints from propane/LP sup-
plytank toequipmentshutoffvalve(see
Figure 16). Apply mixture of liquid
soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Pressure Testing Heater Gas
Connections
1. Open equipmentshutoffvalve(see Fig-
ure 15).
2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in
the OFF position.
4. Check alljoints from equipmentshutoff
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.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light heater (see Operating Heater,
pages 11 and 12). Check all other in-
ternal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 12).
8. Replace front panel.
Figure 16 - Checking Gas Joints
Figure 15 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Propane/LP
Supply
Tank
Thermostat Gas Valve
OPERATING
HEATER
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE
LIGHTING
A. Thisappliance hasapilotwhichmust
belightedbyhand.Whenlightingthe
pilot,followtheseinstructionsexactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all
aroundtheappliance areaforgas. Be
suretosmell nextto thefloor because
some gas is heavier than air and will
settle on the floor.
WHATTODOIFYOUSMELLGAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Donottouch anyelectricswitch;do
notuse anyphonein yourbuilding.
• Immediatelycall yourgas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow
the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas sup-
plier, call the fire department.
C. Useonly yourhand topush inor turn
thegas controlknob. Neveruse 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.
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.
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly, a
fireorexplosionmayresultcaus-
ing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
O
N
POSI
T
O
PO
S
Open
Closed
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve

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®
TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
1. Remove front panel (see Figure 7,
page 8).
2. Followsteps 1through5 underLight-
ing Procedures.
3. With control knob pressed in, strike
match. Hold match to pilot until pi-
lot lights.
4. Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot.After 30
seconds, release control knob. Now
follow step 8, column 2.
5. Replace front panel.
OPERATING
HEATER
Continued
CAUTION:Donottrytoadjust
heatinglevelsbyusingtheequip-
ment shutoff valve.
Figure 18 - Pilot
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety information,
column 3, page 11.
2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve
is fully open.
3. Turncontrolknobclockwise
Clockwise
to the OFF position.
4. Wait five(5) minutes toclearout 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.
5. Turn control knob counterclockwise
C-clockwise
to the PILOT position.
Press in control knob for five (5) sec-
onds (see Figure 17).
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.
6. With control knob pressed in, push
downand releaseignitorbutton.This
will light pilot. The pilot is attached
to the front of burner. The pilot can
be seen through the glass panel. If
needed,keeppressingignitor button
until pilot lights.
Figure 17 - Control Knob In The OFF
Position
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.
Untilrepairsaremade,lightpilotwith
match. To light pilot with match, see
Manual Lighting Procedure.
7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot.After 30
seconds, release control knob.
• Ifcontrolknobdoesnotpopupwhen
released, contact a qualified service
person or gas supplier for repairs.
Note: Ifpilot goes out,repeatsteps
3through7.Thisheaterhasasafety
interlock system. Wait one (1)
minute before lighting pilot again.
8. Turn control knob counterclockwise
C-clockwise
to desiredheatinglevel.The
mainburnershouldlight. Setcontrol
knob to any heat level between HI
and LO.
PILOT
LO
OFF
HI
IGNITOR
Ignitor Button Control Knob Shutting Off Heater
1. Turncontrolknobclockwise
Clockwise
to the OFF position.
2. Turn off all electric power to the ap-
pliance if service is to be performed.
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot
stays lit)
Turn control knob clockwise
Clockwise
to
the PILOT position.
THERMOSTAT
CONTROL
OPERATION
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.Attimesthe roommayexceedthe
set temperature. If so, the burner will
shut off. The burner will cycle back on
whenroomtemperaturedropsbelow the
settemperature.Thecontrolknobcanbe
set to any heat level between HI and LO.
Selecting the HI setting will cause the
burnerto remainfullyon withoutmodu-
lating down in most cases.
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.
MANUAL LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
Ignitor Electrode
Pilot Burner
Thermocouple

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Figure 20 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
INSPECTING
BURNER
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame
pattern often.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
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.
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 20
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 12)
• seeTroubleshooting,pages14 through16
Figure 19 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
BURNER FLAME PATTERN
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.
1/2
G
Figure 21 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern
Yellow Tipping
1/2
G
Figure22-IncorrectBurnerFlamePattern
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.
WARNING: If yellow tipping
occurs, your heater could pro-
duce increased levels of carbon
monoxide.Ifburnerflamepattern
shows yellow tipping, follow in-
structions at bottom of this page.
Ifburnerflamepatternisincorrect,asshown
in Figure 22
• turn heater off (see To Turn Gas To Ap-
pliance, page 12)
• seeTroubleshooting,pages14 through16
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
ODS/PILOT AND BURNER
• Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air,
or small, soft bristled brush to clean.
CLEANING BURNER
PILOT AIR INLET HOLE
We recommend that you clean the unit every
2,500hoursofoperationoreverythreemonths.
Wealsorecommendthatyoukeeptheburner
tubeandpilotassemblycleanandfreeofdust
anddirt.To cleantheseparts werecommend
usingcompressed air no greater than30 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.
Ifyoudon'tfollowdirectionsonthecan, you
could damage the pilot assembly.
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.
3. Blow air through the ports/slots and
holes in the burner.
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
blowair throughthe air inlethole. Youmay
blowthroughadrinkingstrawifcompressed
air is not available.
WARNING: Turn off heater
and let cool before cleaning.
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.
1/2Glass
Height
1/2Glass
Height
Figure 23 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole
Pilot Assembly
Pilot Air Inlet
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.
Thermocouple Pilot Burner
Pilot BurnerThermocouple

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®
TROUBLESHOOTING 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.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong
2. Ignitor electrode broken
3. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni-
tor cable
4. Ignitor cable pinched or wet
5. Broken ignitor cable
6. Bad piezo ignitor
1. Gas supply turned off or equipment
shutoff valve closed
2. Control knob not in PILOT position
3. Control knob not pressed in while in
PILOT position
4. Air in gas lines when installed
5. Depleted gas supply
6. ODS/pilot is clogged
7. Gas regulator setting is not correct
1. Control knob not fully pressed in
2. Control knob not pressedin longenough
3. Safety interlocksystemhasbeentriggered
4. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open
5. Thermocouple connection loose at con-
trol valve
6. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple,
which allows thermocouple to cool,
causing pilot flame to go out. This prob-
lem could be caused by one or both of
the following:
A) Low gas pressure
B) Dirty or partially clogged ODS/pilot
7. Thermocouple damaged
8. Control valve damaged
REMEDY
1. Replace ignitor
2. Replace ignitor
3. Reconnect ignitor cable
4. Free ignitor cable if pinched by any
metal or tubing. Keep ignitor cable dry
5. Replace ignitor cable
6. Replace piezo ignitor
1. Turn on gas supply or open equipment
shutoff valve
2. Turn control knob to PILOT position
3. Press in control knob while in PILOT
position
4. Continue holdingdown controlknob. Re-
peatignitingoperationuntilairisremoved
5. Contact local propane/LP gas company
6. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 13) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly
7. Replace gas regulator
1. Press in control knob fully
2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control
knob pressed in 30 seconds
3. Wait oneminute forsafety interlock sys-
tem to reset. Repeat ignition operation
4. Fully open equipment shutoff valve
5. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4
turn more
6. A)Contactlocalpropane/LPgascompany
B) Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 13) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly
7. Replace thermocouple
8. Replace control valve
OBSERVED PROBLEM
When ignitor button is pressed, there is no
spark at ODS/pilot
When ignitor button is pressed, there is
spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition
ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when
control knob is released
Note: For additional help, visit DESA
International’stechnicalservicewebsite
at www.desatech.com.
Note: Alltroubleshootingitemsarelistedin
order of operation.
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OBSERVED PROBLEM
Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit
Delayed ignition of burner
Burner backfiring during combustion
Yellow flame during burner combustion
Slightsmokeor odorduringinitial operation
Heater produces a whistling noise when
burner is lit
REMEDY
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 13) or replace burner orifice
2. Replace burner orifice
3. Contact local propane/LP gas company
1. Contact local propane/LP gas company
2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 13) or replace burner orifice
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 13) or replace burner orifice
2. Replace burner
3. Replace gas regulator
1. Check burner for dirt and debris. If
found, clean burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 13)
2. Replace gas regulator
1. Problem will stop after a few hours of
operation
1. Turn control knob to LO position and
let warm up for a minute
2. Operateburner until airis removedfrom
line.Have gas linechecked bylocal pro-
pane/LP gas company
3. Observe minimum installation clear-
ances (see Figure 4, page 7)
4. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 13) or replace burner orifice
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Burner orifice is clogged
2. Burner orifice diameter is too small
3. Inlet gas pressure is too low
1. Manifold pressure is too low
2. Burner orifice is clogged
1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged
2. Burner damaged
3. Gas regulator defective
1. Not enough air
2. Gas regulator defective
1. Residues from manufacturing processes
1. Turning control knob to HI position
when burner is cold
2. Air in gas line
3. Air passageways on heater blocked
4. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice
TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
Continued
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®
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Metal expanding while heating or con-
tracting while cooling
1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair
spray, glues, etc. (see IMPORTANT
statement above)
2. Low fuel supply
3. Gas leak. SeeWarning statement at
top of page
1. Not enough fresh air is available
2. Low line pressure
3. ODS/pilot is partially clogged
1. Gas leak. SeeWarning statement at
top of page
2. Control valve defective
1. Foreign matter between control valve
and burner
2. Gas leak. SeeWarning statement at
top of page
1. Not enough combustion/ventilation air
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise
just after burner is lit or shut off
Heater produces unwanted odors
Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates)
Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF
position
Gas odor during combustion
Moisture/condensationnoticedonwindows
REMEDY
1. This is common with most heaters. If
noise is excessive, contact qualified ser-
vice person
1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor caus-
ing products while heater is running
2. Refill supply tank
3. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
ing Gas Connections, page 11)
1. Open windowand/ordoor forventilation
2. Contact local propane/LP gas company
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 13)
1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
ing Gas Connections, page 11)
2. Replace control valve
1. Take apart gas tubing and remove for-
eign matter
2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
ing Gas Connections, page 11)
1. Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti-
lation requirements (page 4)
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.
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TECHNICAL
SERVICE
You may have further questions about in-
stallation, operation, or troubleshooting.
Ifso,contactDESAInternational’sTechni-
calServiceDepartment at1-800-323-5190.
You can also visit DESA International’s
technical service web site at
www.desatech.com.
SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICE HINTS
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low
• pilot will not stay lit
• burner will have delayed ignition
• heater will not produce specified heat
• propane/LP gas supply may be low
When Gas Quality Is Bad
• pilot will not stay lit
• burner will produce flames and soot
• heater will backfire when lit
Youmayfeelyourgaspressureistoolowor
gas quality is bad. If so, contact your local
propane/LP gas supplier.
VP2000BTD VP2800BTD
Btu (Variable) 10,000/20,000 15,000/30,000
Type Gas Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only
Ignition Piezo Piezo
Pressure Regulator Setting 8" W.C. 8" W.C.
Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water)
Maximum 14" 14"
Minimum 11" 11"
Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)
Heater (Includes knobs & grill) 23.5 x 18.5 x 8.0 23.5 x 25.9 x 8.0
Carton 26 x 20.5 x 9.63 26 x 27.75 x 9.63
Weight (pounds)
Heater 22 30
Shipping 27 35
SERVICE
PUBLICATIONS
You can purchase service manual from the
address listed on the back page of this
manual. Send a check for $5.00 payable to
DESA International.
REPLACEMENT
PARTS
Note: Use only original replacement parts.
Thiswillprotectyourwarrantycoveragefor
parts replaced under warranty.
PARTS UNDER WARRANTY
Contact authorized dealers of this product.
If they can’t supply original replacement
part(s), call DESA International’s Techni-
calServiceDepartment at1-800-323-5190.
WhencallingDESAInternational,haveready
• your name
• your address
• model and serial numbers of your heater
• how heater was malfunctioning
• typeofgasused(propane/LPornaturalgas)
• purchase date
Usually,wewillaskyoutoreturnthedefec-
tive part to the factory.
PARTS NOT UNDER
WARRANTY
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.
WhencallingDESAInternational,haveready
• model number of your heater
• the replacement part number
FAN KITS - GA3100(A,B) AND
GA3200T(A,B)
For all models. Provides better heat distribu-
tion. Makes heater more efficient. Complete
installationandoperatinginstructionsincluded.
Manually-controlled - GA3100(A,B). In-
cludes ON/OFF switch.
Thermostatically-controlled-GA3200T(A,B).
Includes three settings: ON/OFF/AUTO.
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-
dresslistedon the backpageofthis manual.
EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF
VALVE - GA5010
Forallmodels.Equipmentshutoffvalvewith
1/8" NPT tap.
FLOOR MOUNTING STAND
Model VP2000BTD - GA4000B
Model VP2800BTD - GA4010B
For locating heater on the floor, away from
a wall. Complete installation
instructions included.

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®
ODS/Pilot Assembly
12-1
ILLUSTRATED
PARTS
BREAKDOWN
VP2000BTD
VP2800BTD
12-2
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
10
11
12
13
14
15
17
19
20
21
22
23
16
24
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18

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PARTS LIST
VP2000BTD
VP2800BTD
Thislistcontainsreplaceablepartsusedinyourheater.Whenorderingparts,followtheinstructionslisted
under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual.
KEY PART NUMBER FOR
NO. VP2000BTD VP2800BTD DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 098304-01 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 2
2 098742-13 098742-14 Front Panel 1
3 103476-01 103476-02 Grill Guard 1
4 101108-01 101108-01 Clip, Grill Guard 2
5 104189-01 104189-02 Bottom Glass Retainer 1
6 098260-09 098260-10 Glass Panel 1
7 NJF-8C NJF-8C Hex Nut 1
8 M11084-26 M11084-26 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 6
9 104618-01BR 104618-02BR Deflector Unit 1
10 098271-03 098271-03 Ignitor Cable 1
11 098249-01 098249-01 Nut, M5 2
12 103594-04 103594-04 ODS/Pilot Assembly 1
12-1 098514-01 098514-01 Thermocouple 1
12-2 106842-01 106842-01 Ignitor Electrode 1
13 103446-01 103447-01 Burner 1
14 099387-03 099387-03 3/16" Pilot Tubing 1
15 103845-05 103845-07 Injector 1
16 099066-01 099066-01 Mounting Bracket 1
17 099415-06 099415-06 Pressure Regulator 1
18 099553-01 099553-01 Pilot Shield 1
19 103255-01 103255-01 3/8" Outlet (Burner) Tubing 1
20 103256-01 103256-01 3/8" Inlet Tubing 1
21 098522-11 098522-13 Thermostat Gas Valve 1
22 104617-03 104617-04 Cabinet 1
23 097159-04 097159-04 Piezo Ignitor 1
24 M11084-38 M11084-38 Screw, #8 x 3/8" 2
PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN
098305-01 098305-01 Control Position Label 1
100642-01 100642-01 Hardware Assembly 1

KEEP THIS WARRANTY
WARRANTY INFORMATION
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.
Model
Serial No.
Date Purchased
104401-01
Rev. C
02/00
2701 Industrial Drive
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
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INTERNATIONAL
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.
Failuretouseoriginalfactoryreplacementpartsvoidsthiswarranty.The heaterMUSTbe installedbya qualifiedinstallerin 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
damagedasaresultofmisuse,accidents, lack of proper maintenance or defects caused byimproperinstallation.Travel,diagnosticcost,
labor, transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner.
TOTHEFULL EXTENTALLOWEDBY THELAWOF THEJURISDICTIONTHAT GOVERNSTHESALE OFTHEPRODUCT;
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
BURNERSFROMTHEDATE OF FIRST PURCHASE;ANDDESAINTERNATIONAL’S LIABILITY IS HEREBYLIMITEDTO
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:
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