Desa Vanguard VP1000BA Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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Desa Vanguard VP1000BA Owner's Operation And Installation Manual Manual pdf 9 page image

9101869INSTALLINGTO WALL NOTICEA qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes.ContinuedCHECK GAS TYPEUse only propane gas. If your gas supply is not propane, do not install heater. Calldealer where you bought heater for proper type heater.INSTALLATION ITEMSBefore installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below.• external regulator (supplied byinstaller, see page 13)• piping (check local codes)• sealant (resistant to propane gas)• manual shutoff valve *• ground joint union• test gauge connection *(see Figure 13, page 14)• sediment trap• tee joint• pipe wrench* An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptablealternative to test gauge connection. The optional A.G.A. design-certified manualshutoff valve can be purchased from your dealer. See Accessory, page 25.LOCATING HEATERThis heater is designed to be mounted on a wall.WARNING ICON G 001WARNINGMaintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 4 (page 10). If youcan, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.WARNING ICON G 001WARNINGNever install the heater• in a bathroom (Model VP1000BA - Input 10,000 BTUs)• in a recreational vehicle• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objectsare less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater• as a fireplace insert• in high traffic areas• in windy or drafty areasWARNING ICON G 001CAUTIONThis heater creates warm air currents. These currents move heatto wall surfaces next to heater. Installing heater next to vinyl orcloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities in the air(such as tobacco smoke) exist, may discolor walls.WARNING ICON G 001CAUTIONIf 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 itIMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial, in-stalling heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form fromtoo much moisture. See Fresh Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 5 through 8.