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INFRARED VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
®
VP5D
and
VP10A
WARNING: If the information in this manual is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal in-
jury, or loss of life.
—Donotstoreorusegasolineorotherflammable
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;donotuse
any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
• Ifyoucannotreachyourgassupplier,callthe
fire department.
—Installationandservicemustbeperformedbya
qualified installer, service 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.Provisionsforadequate
combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to Air
For Combustion and Ventilation
sectionon page 4of this manual.
WARNING:Improperinstallation,
adjustment, alteration, service,
ormaintenancecancauseinjury
orpropertydamage.Refertothis
manual for correct installation
andoperationalprocedures.For
assistance or additional infor-
mation consult a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
Thisappliance may beinstalled 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/LPGas: Propane/LPgas isodor-
less. An odor-making agent is added to
propane/LPgas.The odorhelpsyou detect
a propane/LP gas leak. However, the odor
added to propane/LP gas can fade. Pro-
pane/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
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, and car-
bon 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
typeofgas indicatedonthe ratingplate.
Thisapplianceis notconvertiblefor use
with other gases.
2. Do notplace propane/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
• ifyoucannot reach yourgas supplier,
call the fire department
4. Heater model VP10A shall not be in-
stalled in a bathroom.
5. Always run heater with control knob
at LOW or HIGH locked positions
(VP10A) or ON position (VP5D).
Never set control knob between locked
positions. Poor combustion may result.
6. This heaterneedsfresh, outsideairven-
tilation to run properly.This heater has
an oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) pi-
lot light safety system. The ODS shuts
down the heater if not enough fresh air
is available. See Air for Combustion
and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6.
7. Keep all air openings in the front and
bottom of heater clear and free of de-
bris. This will insure enough air for
proper combustion.
8. If heater shuts off, do not relight until
you provide fresh, outside air. If heater
keeps shutting off, have it serviced.
9. Do not run heater
• where flammable liquids or vapors
are used or stored
• under dusty conditions
10. Before using furniture polish, wax, car-
pet cleaner, or similar products, turn
heater off. If heated, the vapors from
theseproducts may create a white pow-
der residue within burner box or on
adjacent walls or furniture.
11. 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.
12. Turn off heater and let cool before ser-
vicing. Only a qualified service person
should service and repair heater.
13. Operating heater above elevations of
4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
14. To prevent performance problems, do
not use propane/LP fuel tank of less
than 100 lb. capacity.
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.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
oftrafficandawayfromfurniture
and draperies.
WARNING: Do not use any
accessory not approved for use
with this heater.

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PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT
FEATURES
SAFETY PILOT
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.
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
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.
Heater Cabinet
Grill Guard
Burners
Front Panel
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Propane/LP Gas Heater (Model VP10A Shown)
Control Knob
Piezo Ignitor Button

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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 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
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 are provided foradequate
combustion and ventilation air.
*Adjoiningroomsarecommunicatingonly
iftherearedoorlesspassagewaysorventila-
tion grills between them.
AIR FOR
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
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.
Today’s homes are built more energy effi-
cient than ever. New materials, increased
insulation, and new construction methods
helpreduceheatlossinhomes.Homeowners
weatherstrip and caulk around windows and
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.
PROVIDING ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
The following are excerpts from National
Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Sec-
tion5.3,AirforCombustionandVentilation.
Allspacesinhomesfallintooneofthethree
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 (6 x 10-11 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 .

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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.
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)
55,000 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.
AIR FOR
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
Continued
Example:
Gas water heater 45,000 Btu/Hr
Vent-free heater + 10,000 Btu/Hr
Total = 55,000 Btu/Hr
Continued

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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.
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.
Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
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: Donotprovideopeningsfor
inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a
thermostat-controlledpowervent.Heatedair
enteringtheatticwillactivatethepowervent.
Outlet
Air Ventilated
Attic
Outlet
Air
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air Ventilated
Crawl Space
To
Crawl
Space
To Attic

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36"
3"
FLOOR
CEILING
Minimum
Minimum
T
Of Carpeti
n
Combusti
b
8"
Minimum
From
Sides Of
Heater
Right
Side
Left
Side
2. Mark two mounting screw locations on
wall (see Figure 5).
INSTALLING HEATER TO
WALL
Marking Screw Locations
1. Determine where youwill locate heater.
Figure 5 - Mounting Screw Locations
WARNING:Maintainminimum
clearances shown in Figure 5. If
you can, provide greater clear-
ancesfromfloorandjoiningwall.
Figure4-MountingClearancesAsViewed
From Front of Heater
Forconvenienceandefficiency,installheater
• where there is easy access for operation,
inspection, and service
• in coldest part of room
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.
• externalregulator(suppliedbyinstaller)
• 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 Accessory,
page 18.
LOCATING HEATER
This heater is designed to be mounted on a
wall.
WARNING:Maintainthemini-
mumclearancesshowninFigure
4.Ifyoucan,providegreaterclear-
ancesfromfloor,ceiling,andjoin-
ing wall.
WARNING: Never install the
heater
• in a bathroom (VP10A only)
• 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
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.
CAUTION: If you install the
heater in a home garage
• heater pilot and burner must
be at least 18 inches above
floor
• locate heater where moving
vehicle will not hit it
IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add mois-
ture to the air. Although this is beneficial,
installing heater in rooms without enough
ventilationairmaycausemildewtoformfrom
too much moisture. See Fresh Air for Com-
bustion and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6.
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. Ifyouhave a central
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.
Continued
Mounting
Screw
Locations
10 7/8"
Minimum To
Maintain 8"
Clearance
From Wall
7 3/4"
20 1/4"
Minimum To
Maintain 3"
Clearance
From Floor
FLOOR
JOINING WALL
Minimum To
Top Surface
Of Carpeting,
Tile or Other
Combustible
Material

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Installing Two Mounting Screws
Note: Wall anchors and mounting screws
areinhardwarepackage.Thehardwarepack-
age is provided with heater.
Attaching To Wall Stud Method
For attaching mounting screw to wall stud
1. Drill hole at marked location using 9/64"
drill bit.
2. Insert mounting screw into wall stud.
3. Tighten screw until 1/16" space (thick-
ness of penny) is between screwhead
and wall.
Attaching To Wall Anchor Method
Follow instructions below to attach mount-
ing screws to hollow walls (wall areas be-
tween studs) or solid walls (concrete or
masonry).
1. Drill holes at marked locations using
5/16"drill bit. For solid walls (concrete
or masonry), drill at least 1 1/4" deep.
2. Fold wall anchor (see Figure 6).
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”openanchorwings(seeFigure7).
IMPORTANT: Do not hammer key!
Forthick walls (over 1/2"thick) or solid
walls, do not pop open wings.
5. Tighten two screws until 1/16" space
(thickness of penny) is between
screwheads and wall (see Figure 8).
Figure 7 - Popping Open Anchor Wings
For Thin Walls
Thin Walls
(1/4" to 1/2" thick)
Figure 6 - Folding Anchor
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 8 - Tightening Anchors
Thin or Thick
Wall (thick
wall shown)
Solid
Wall
1/16"
Space
Placing Heater On Mounting
Screws
1. Locate two keyhole slots on back panel
of heater (see Figure 9).
2. Place large openings of slots over
screwheads. Slide heater down until
screws are in small portion of slots.
Figure 9 - Location Of Keyhole Slots On
Back Panel Of Heater
Keyhole Slots
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 bottom offront panel forward,then
down.
Figure 10 - Removing Front Panel Of
Heater
Figure 11 - Installing Bottom Mounting
Screw
Installing Bottom Mounting
Screw
1. Locate bottom mounting hole. This
hole is near bottom on back panel of
heater (see Figure 11).
2. Mark screw location on wall.
3. Remove heater from wall.
4. If installing bottom mounting screw
into hollow or solid wall, install wall
anchor. Follow steps 1 through 5 un-
der Attaching To Wall Anchor Method.
If installing bottom mounting screw
into wall stud, drill hole at marked lo-
cation using 9/64" drill bit.
5. Replace heater on wall.
6. Insert bottom anchor screw through
backpanelinto bottom anchor ordrilled
hole (see Figure 11).
7. Tighten screw until heater is firmly se-
cured 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 9 and 10).

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CONNECTING TO GAS
SUPPLY
WARNING:Aqualified service
personmustconnectheatertogas
supply. Follow all local codes.
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 external regulator with
the vent pointing down as shown in Figure
12. Pointing the vent down protects it from
freezing rain or sleet.
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.
Figure 12 - External Regulator With Vent
Pointing Down
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Inter-
nally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
your local codes. Use pipe 3/8"
diameter or greater to allow
proper gas volume to heater. If
pipe is too small, undue loss of
pressure will occur.
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Vent
Pointing
Down
External
Regulator
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 13 - 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 Accessory, page 18.
Installsedimenttrapinsupplylineasshown
in Figure 13. Locate sediment trap where it
is within reach for cleaning. Locate sedi-
menttrap 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.
IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator
with wrench when connecting it to gas pip-
ing and/or fittings.
Installationmustincludeaequipmentshutoff
valve,ground joint union, and plugged 1/8"
NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for
test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be up-
stream from heater (see Figure 13). An
appliancemaingasvalve(equipmentshutoff
valve) shall be provided in an accessible
location for turning on or shutting off the
gas to the appliance.
IMPORTANT: Installanequipmentshutoff
valve in an accessible location. The equip-
ment shutoff valve is for turning on or
shutting off the gas to the appliance.
CAUTION:Usepipejointseal-
ant that is resistant to liquid pe-
troleum (LP) gas.
Tee Joint
Reducer
Bushing to
1/8" NPT
1/8" NPT
Plug Tap
Test
Gauge
Connection *
Tee
Joint
Pipe
Nipple
Cap
Pressure
Regulator
3/8" NPT
Pipe Nipple
Heater
Cabinet
Ground Joint
Union
From External
Regulator
(11" W.C. to 14" W.C.
Pressure)
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve *
3" Minimum Sediment
Trap
Continued
WARNING:Thisappliancere-
quires a 3/8" NPT (National Pipe
Thread) inlet connection to the
pressure regulator.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads. This will prevent excess sealant
fromgoing into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe
could result in clogged heater valves.

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CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS
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
equipmentshutoffvalve was 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.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoffvalve (see Fig-
ure 14).
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 9.
INSTALLATION
Continued
O
POSI
P
O
Figure 14 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Open
Closed
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Control Valve Location
OPERATING
HEATER
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE
LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly, a
fireorexplosionmayresultcaus-
ing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
A. Thisappliancehas apilotwhichmust
belightedbyhand.When lightingthe
pilot,follow these instructionsexactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all
aroundthe applianceareaforgas.Be
sureto smellnext tothe floorbecause
some gas is heavier than air and will
settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL
GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Donottouchanyelectricswitch;do
notuse anyphone inyourbuilding.
• Immediatelycallyourgas 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 yourhandtopush inorturn
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.
Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints
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-
plytankto equipment shutoff valve (see
Figure 15). 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 equipment shutoffvalve (see Fig-
ure 14).
2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in
the OFF position.
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff
valve to control valve (see Figure 15).
Applymixture of liquid soap and water to
gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light heater (see Operating Heater,
pages 10 and 11). Check all other in-
ternal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 11).
8. Replace front panel.

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OPERATING
HEATER
Continued
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety information,
page 10, column 3.
2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve
is fully open.
3. Turncontrolknob 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, page 10, column 3. If you
don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
5. Pressincontrolknob,andturncoun-
terclockwise topilot position.
Keep control knob pressed for five
seconds.
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 releaseignitor button.This
will light pilot. The pilot is attached
tothefrontof burner.If needed,keep
pressing ignitor button until pilot
lights.
Note: If pilot does not light, refer to
Troubleshooting, pages 13 through 15.
Alsocontactaqualifiedserviceperson
or gas supplier for repairs. Until re-
pairsaremade,lightpilot withmatch,
see Manual Lighting Procedure.
7. Keep control knob pressed in for 10
seconds after lighting pilot.After 10
seconds, release control knob.
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps
3 through 7.
OFF
PILOT
IGNITOR
LOW
HIGH
TO SELECT
HEATING LEVEL
1. Slightly press in control knob and
turncounterclockwise tothe
LOWor HIGHpositions (VP10A)or
ON position (VP5D).
IMPORTANT: Release downward
pressure while turning controlknob.
Control knob will lock at the desired
position.
WARNING: When running
heater, set control knob at LOW
orHIGHlockedpositions(VP10A)
or ON position (VP5D). Never set
control knob between locked
positions. Poor combustion and
higher levels of carbon monox-
ide may result.
CAUTION:Donottrytoadjust
heatinglevelsbyusingtheequip-
ment shutoff valve.
Ignitor Electrode Pilot Burner
Thermocouple
Figure 17 - Pilot
Control Knob
Figure 16 - Control Knob In The OFF
Position (Model VP10A Shown)
Ignitor Button
TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
Figure 18 - Burner Patterns
LOW
OFF
PILOT
HIGH
OFF
PILOT
OFF
Control VP10A
Knob Burners
Control VP5D
Knob Burner
ON
OFF
PILOT
OFF
Shutting Off Heater
Turn control knob clockwise
Clockwise
to
the OFF position.
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot
stays lit)
Turn control knob clockwise
Clockwise
to
the PILOT position.
1. Remove front panel (see Figure 10,
page 8).
2. Followsteps 1 through5 underLight-
ing Instructions.
3. With control knob pressed in, strike
match. Hold match to pilot until pi-
lot lights.
4. Keep control knob pressed in for 10
secondsafter pilot is lit.After10 sec-
onds, release control knob.
5. Replace front panel.
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GRH/OV 007GOOD PILOT/LP
INSPECTING
BURNER
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame
pattern often.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
Figure 19 shows a correct pilot flame pat-
tern. Figure 20 shows an incorrect pilot
flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is
not touching the thermocouple. This will
cause the thermocouple to cool. When the
thermocouple 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 11)
• seeTroubleshooting,pages13 through15
Thermocouple
Figure 20 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
Figure 19 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
Thermocouple
Pilot Burner
Pilot Burner
BURNER FLAME PATTERN
Figure 21 shows a correct burner flame
pattern.Figure22showsanincorrectburner
flame pattern.
Ifburnerflamepatternisincorrect,asshown
in Figure 22
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 11)
• seeTroubleshooting, pages 13 through15
Figure 21 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern
(Model VP10A Shown)
Figure22-IncorrectBurnerFlamePattern
(Model VP10A Shown)
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
ODS/PILOT AND BURNER
ORIFICE
• Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air,
or small, soft bristled brush to clean.
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.
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.
CLEANING BURNER
PILOT AIR INLET HOLE
We recommend that you clean the unit every
2,500hoursofoperationoreverythreemonths.
Wealsorecommendthatyoukeeptheburner
tubeandpilotassemblycleanandfreeofdust
anddirt.Tocleanthese parts we recommend
usingcompressed 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.
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 through the airinlet hole. You may
blowthroughadrinkingstrawifcompressed
air is not available.
Figure 23 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole
Pilot Assembly
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TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater
andletcoolbeforeservicing.Only
aqualifiedservicepersonshould
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. Piezo ignitor nut is loose
6. Broken ignitor cable
7. 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 pressed inlong enough
3. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open
4. Thermocouple connection loose at con-
trol valve
5. 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
6. Thermocouple damaged
7. 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. Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to
heater cabinet. Nut is located inside
heater cabinet at top
6. Replace ignitor cable
7. 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 holding down control knob.
Repeat igniting operation until air is re-
moved
5. Contact local propane/LP gas company
6. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 12) 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 10 seconds
3. Fully open equipment shutoff valve
4. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4
turn more
5. A)Contactlocalpropane/LPgascompany
B) Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 12) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly
6. Replace thermocouple
7. Replace control valve
OBSERVED PROBLEM
When ignitor button is pressed and control
knob is pressed in and turned to the PILOT
position, there is no spark at ODS/pilot
When ignitor button is pressed and control
knob is pressed in and turned to the PILOT
position, there is spark at ODS/pilot but no
ignition
ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when
control knob is released
Continued
Note: For additional help, visit DESA
International’stechnicalservicewebsite
at www.desatech.com.
Note: Alltroubleshootingitemsarelistedin
order of operation.
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Continued
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Burner(s)doesnotlight after ODS/pilot is lit
Delayed ignition of burner(s)
Burner backfiring during combustion
Burner plaque(s) does not glow
Slightsmokeorodorduring initial operation
Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise
just after burner is lit or shut off
Whitepowderresidueformingwithinburner
box or on adjacent walls or furniture
REMEDY
1. Clean burner orifice(s) (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 12) or replace
burner orifice(s)
2. Replace burner orifice(s)
3. Contact local propane/LP gas company
1. Contact local propane/LP gas company
2. Clean burner orifice(s) (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 12) or replace
burner orifice(s)
1. Clean burner orifice(s) (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 12) or replace
burner orifice(s)
2. Contact local propane/LP gas company
3. Replace burner
4. Replace gas regulator
1. Replace burner
2. Contact local propane/LP gas company
3. Turn control knob until it locks at de-
sired setting
1. Problem will stop after a few hours of
operation
1. This is common with most heaters. If
noise is excessive, contact qualified ser-
vice person
1. Turn heater off when using furniture
polish, wax, carpet cleaners, or similar
products
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Burner orifice(s) is clogged
2. Burner orifice(s) diameter is too small
3. Inlet gas pressure is too low
1. Manifold pressure is too low
2. Burner orifice(s) is clogged
1. Burner orifice(s) is clogged or damaged
2. Inlet gas pressure is too low
3. Burner damaged
4. Gas regulator defective
1. Plaque damaged
2. Inlet gas pressure is too low
3. Controlknobset betweenlockedpositions
1. Residues from manufacturing processes
1. Metal expanding while heating or con-
tracting while cooling
1. When heated, vapors from furniture pol-
ish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. turn into
white powder residue
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
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
REMEDY
1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor-causing
products while heater is running
2. Refill supply tank
3. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
ing Gas Connections, page 10)
1. Open window and/or doorfor ventilation
2. Contact local propane/LP gas company
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 12)
1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
ing Gas Connections, page 10)
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 10)
1. Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti-
lation requirements (page 4)
OBSERVED PROBLEM
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
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.
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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 18 of this manual.
ODS/PILOT
ILLUSTRATED
PARTS
BREAKDOWN
VP5D
7-1
7-2
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
10
9
11
19
22
7
6
6
5
4
3
2
1
8
20
21
22
KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 2
2 099467-03 Front Panel Assembly 1
3 099318-03 Grill Guard 1
4 101108-01 Grill Guard Clip 2
5 099469-01 Reflector Assembly 1
6 M15823-37 Screw Hex #8 x 1/4" 9
7 099059-03 ODS/Pilot Assembly 1
7-1 098514-01 Thermocouple 1
7-2 098594-01 Ignitor Electrode 1
8 099884-01 Burner Assembly 1
9 099056-01 Injector 1
10 099390-01 Tubing - Valve to burner 1
11 099387-05 Pilot Tubing - Valve to pilot 1
12 099391-02 Tubing - Regulator to valve 1
PARTS LIST
KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
13 100829-01 Control Valve 1
14 099468-18 Cabinet Assembly 1
15 099415-13 Gas Regulator 1
16 098303-02 Screw, #6 x 5/16" 2
17 098508-01 Valve Retainer Nut 1
18 099393-02 Control Knob 1
19 M11084-26 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 2
20 099818-01 Internal Tooth Washer 1
21 097159-04 Piezo Ignitor 1
22 098271-03 Ignitor Cable 1
PARTS AVAILABLE - NOT SHOWN
099395-08 Control Position Label 1
100642-02 Assembly, Hardware 1

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KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 2
2 099467-03 Front Panel Assembly 1
3 099318-03 Grill Guard 1
4 101108-01 Grill Guard Clip 2
5 099469-02 Reflector Assembly 1
6 M15823-37 Screw Hex #8 x 1/4" 10
7 099059-03 ODS/Pilot Assembly 1
7-1 098514-01 Thermocouple 1
7-2 098594-01 Ignitor Electrode 1
8 099884-02 Burner Assembly 1
9 099056-01 Injector 2
10 099390-02 Tubing - Valve to plaque A 1
11 099387-05 Pilot Tubing - Valve to pilot 1
12 099392-01 Tubing - Valve to plaque B 1
13 099391-02 Tubing - Regulator to valve 1
PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions
listed under Replacement Parts on page 18 of this manual.
ODS/PILOT
ILLUSTRATED
PARTS
BREAKDOWN
VP10A
7-1
7-2
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
10
12
9
9
11
20
7
8
6
6
5
4
3
2
1
A
B
21
22
23
23
KEY PART
NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
14 100432-01 Control Valve 1
15 099468-17 Cabinet Assembly 1
16 099415-13 Gas Regulator 1
17 098303-02 Screw, #6 x 5/16" 2
18 098508-01 Valve Retainer Nut 1
19 099393-02 Control Knob 1
20 M11084-26 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 2
21 099818-01 Internal Tooth Washer 1
22 097159-04 Piezo Ignitor 1
23 098271-03 Ignitor Cable 1
PARTS AVAILABLE - NOT SHOWN
099395-07 Control Position Label 1
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You may have further questions about in-
stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If
so,contact DESA International’s Technical
Service Department at 1-800-323-5190.
You can also visit DESA International’s
technical service web site at
www.desatech.com.
TECHNICAL
SERVICE
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low
• pilot will not stay lit
• burner(s) 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(s) will produce flames and soot
• heater will backfire when lit
Youmayfeelyourgaspressureistoolowor
gas quality is bad. If so, contact your local
propane/LP gas supplier.
SERVICE HINTS
SERVICE
PUBLICATIONS
Youcanpurchaseaservicemanualfromthe
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 dealer from whom you
purchasedthisproduct. If they are unable to
supply original replacement part(s), call
DESAInternational’sTechnicalServiceDe-
partment at 1-800-323-5190 for referral in-
formation.
When contacting your dealer or DESA In-
ternational, have ready:
• 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 cannot supply original replacement
part(s), call DESA International’s Parts
Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral
information.
When calling DESA International, have
ready:
• model number of your heater
• the replacement part number
ACCESSORY
Purchase this heater accessory from your
local dealer. If they cannot supply this ac-
cessory, call DESA International’s Parts
Department at 1-800-972-7879 for infor-
mation. You can also write to the address
listed on the back page of this manual.
EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF
VALVE - GA5010
Equipmentshutoffvalvewith1/8"NPTtap.
VP10A VP5D
Btu (Variable) 5,500/10,000 5,500
Type Gas Propane/LP Only Propane/LP Only
Ignition Piezo Piezo
Pressure Regulator Setting 8" W.C. 8" W.C.
Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water)
Maximum 14" 14"
Minimum 11" 11''
Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)
Heater 20 1/2x 13 1/2x 5 20 1/2x 13 1/2x 5
Carton 25 x 16 11/16 x 7 1/225 x 16 11/16 x 7 1/2
Weight (pounds)
Heater 14 13
Shipping 18 17
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INTERNATIONAL
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.
LIMITED WARRANTY
VANGUARD VENT-FREE RESIDENTIAL GAS HEATERS
DESAInternational warrants this product to be free from defects in materialsand components forfour (4) yearsfrom the date of firstpurchase,
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
throughauthorizeddealersofthisproductand/orDESAInternationalwhowillprovideoriginalfactoryreplacementparts.Failuretouseoriginal
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.
TOTHE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT; THIS
EXPRESSWARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY
AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSETOFOUR(4)YEARSONALLCOMPONENTS FROMTHEDATEOFFIRSTPURCHASE;ANDDESAINTERNATIONAL’S
LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA INTERNATIONAL SHALL NOT BE
LIABLEFORANYOTHERDAMAGESWHATSOEVERINCLUDINGINDIRECT,INCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES.
Somestatesdonotallowalimitationonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylastsoranexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,
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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03/00
2701 Industrial Drive
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
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Model
Serial No.
Date Purchased
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