Vanguard Heating VP16A, VP26TA VN30A, VP26A, VP22ITA, VP16ITA, VP16TA, VN30TA Safety Information

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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: This product con- tains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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 cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, elec- trical shock, and carbon mon- oxide poisoning.

DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of car- bon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with head- aches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence of alco- hol, and those at high altitudes.

Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and Propane/LP gases are odorless. An odor-making agent is added to these gases. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may be present even though no odor exists.

Make certain you read and understand all warn- ings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.

WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.

WARNING: Do not use any accessory not approved for use with this heater.

Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furni- ture 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.

Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible ma- terials, gasoline and other flam- mable vapors and liquids.

1.This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appli- ance is not convertible for use with other gases.

2.Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) in- side any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors.

3.This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.

4.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

If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department

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Contents Model VN30A Shown VN30A, VN30TA, VP16ITA, VP22ITATable of Contents Safety Information Unpacking Product FeaturesLocal Codes Product IdentificationAIR for Combustion Ventilation Providing Adequate VentilationDetermining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater Location Ventilation Air From Inside Building Ventilation AIRLocating Heater InstallationInstallation Items Check GAS TypeRemoving Front Panel Of Heater Installing Heater to WallThermostat Sensing Bulb Mounting BracketMethods For Attaching Mounting Bracket To Wall Marking Screw LocationsPlaque Heater Placing Heater On Mounting Bracket Installing Bottom Mounting ScrewsMounting Base Feet to Heater Connecting to GAS SupplyMounting Base Feet to Floor Where required by local code Mounting Heater to FloorGas Connection Checking GAS ConnectionsPressurize supply piping system by either Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping SystemNON-THERMOSTAT Models For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Operating HeaterLighting Instructions To Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Manual Lighting ProcedureThermostat Models For Your Safety Read Before Lighting To Select Heating LevelVP16TA VP26TA Plaque Thermostat OperationInspecting Heater Pilot Flame PatternBurner Flame Pattern Cabinet Cleaning MaintenanceCleaning Burner Pilot AIR Inlet ODS/PILOT and BurnerObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingPress in control knob fully Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling Gas leak. See WarningSpecifications Cabinet Body Models Illustrated Parts BreakdownParts List Cabinet Body Models VP16ITA and VP22ITA KEY Part Number VP16ITA VP22ITA Description Burner Assembly Models VP16A and VN18A Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts ListODS/Pilot Burner Assembly VP26A, VN30A Burner Assembly Models VP26A and VN30ABurner Assembly VP16ITA Burner Assembly Models VP16ITA and VP22ITABurner Assembly Models VP16TA, VN18TA, VP26TA, and VN30TA Parts Under Warranty Replacement PartsService Publications Service Hints Technical ServiceEquipment Shutoff Valve GA5010 AccessoriesParts Central FAN Kits GA3250T113052-01A 113052-01A Warranty Information Keep this WarrantyLimited Warranty Vanguard VENT-FREE Infrared GAS Heaters