Desa VP1600E, VP2600E installation manual Lighting Instructions, To Select Heating Level

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INFRARED PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER

OPERATING

HEATER

Continued

LIGHTING

INSTRUCTIONS

1.STOP! Read the safety information on page 11, column 3.

2.Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open.

3.Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position.

Ignitor Button

Control Knob

OFF

If pilot does not stay lit after sev- eral tries

refer to Troubleshooting, pages 14 through 16

contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs

Until repairs are made, light pilot with match. To light pilot with match, see Manual Lighting Procedure, page 13 .

7.Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob.

Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 3 through 7.

Ignitor Electrode

Thermocouple

Pilot Burner

TO SELECT

HEATING LEVEL

WARNING: When running heater, set control knob at LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH locked posi- tions. Never set control knob be- tween locked positions. Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result.

CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equip- ment shutoff valve.

Slightlypressincontrolknobandturncoun-

terclockwise to the LOW, ME- DIUM, or HIGH positions (see Figure 18).

PILOT

IGN

IGNITORLOW

MED

HIGH

IMPORTANT: Release downward pres- sure while turning control knob. Control knob will lock at the desired position.

Figure 16 - Control Knob In The OFF Position

4.Wait five 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 11, column 3. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.

5.Turn control knob to PILOT/IGN and press in.

Note: You may be running this heater for the first time after hook- ing up to gas supply. If so, you may need to press in control knob for 30 seconds. This will allow air to bleed from the gas system.

If control knob does not pop up when released, contact a quali- fied service person or gas sup- plier for repairs.

6.With control knob pressed in, push down and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is at- tached to the front of burner. If needed, keep pressing ignitor but- ton until pilot lights.

If pilot does not light

turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position

repeat steps 5 and 6

Figure 17 - Pilot

Control

KnobVP1600E

OFF

PILOT

IGN

LOW

OFF

PILOT

IGN

MED

OFF

PILOT

IGN

HIGH

OFF

Figure 18 - Burner Patterns

VP2600E

LOW

MED

HIGH

OFF

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Contents OWNER’S Operation and Installation Manual What to do if YOU Smell GASSafety Information Infrared PROPANE/LP GAS HeaterProduct Features Product IdentificationLocal Codes UnpackingAIR for Combustion and Ventilation Providing Adequate VentilationUnusually Tight Construction Confined and Unconfined SpaceAIR for Combustion Ventilation Determining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater LocationDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Ventilation AIR Ventilation Air From Inside BuildingVentilation Air From Outdoors Installation Installation ItemsLocating Heater Check GAS TypeInstalling Heater to Wall Mounting BracketRemoving Front Panel Of Heater Methods For Attaching Mounting Bracket To WallInstalling Bottom Mounting Screws Attaching Mounting Bracket To WallPlacing Heater On Mounting Bracket Connecting to GAS Supply Typical Inlet Pipe DiametersFor Your Safety Read Before Lighting Pressure Testing Heater Gas ConnectionsPressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Operating HeaterLighting Instructions To Select Heating LevelCleaning and Maintenance Inspecting BurnerTroubleshooting Observed Problem Possible Cause RemedyObserved Problem Possible Cause Top Gas leak. See Warning statement atSpecifications Replacement PartsService Publications Technical Service HintsIllustrated Parts Breakdown VP1600EParts List KEY Part Number Description QTYVP2600E Parts List Accessories Equipment Shutoff Valve GA5010Floor Mounting Stand Models VP1600E GA4000B Models VP2600E GA4010B103351 Warranty Information

VP1600E, VP2600E specifications

The Desa VP2600E and VP1600E are advanced electric heaters renowned for their efficiency and technology. These models are designed to provide rapid and consistent warmth, making them ideal for both residential and commercial applications. Their sleek design and user-friendly features ensure they can fit seamlessly into any space while providing optimal comfort.

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