Desa VP5D installation manual Gas leak. See Warning statement at

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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.

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.

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.

OBSERVED PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Heater produces unwanted odors

1.

Heater burning vapors from paint, hair

 

 

spray, glues, etc. (See IMPORTANT

 

 

statement above)

 

2.

Low fuel supply

 

3.

Gas leak. See Warning statement at

 

 

top of page

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)

Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates)

1.

Not enough fresh air is available

1.

Open window and/or door for ventilation

 

2.

Low line pressure

2.

Contact local propane/LP gas company

 

3.

ODS/pilot is partially clogged

3.

Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and

 

 

 

 

Maintenance, page 12)

 

 

 

 

 

Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF

1.

Gas leak. See Warning statement at

1.

Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-

position

 

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ing Gas Connections, page 10)

 

2.

Control valve defective

2.

Replace control valve

 

 

 

 

 

Gas odor during combustion

1.

Foreign matter between control valve

 

 

and burner

 

2.

Gas leak. See Warning statement at

 

 

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1.Take apart gas tubing and remove for- eign matter

2.Locate and correct all leaks (see Check- ing Gas Connections, page 10)

Moisture/condensation noticed on windows

1. Not enough combustion/ventilation air

1. Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti-

 

 

lation requirements (page 4)

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS OWNER’S Operation and Installation ManualPROPANE/LP GAS Heaters Safety InformationUnpacking Product FeaturesProduct Identification Local CodesConfined and Unconfined Space AIR for Combustion and VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation Unusually Tight ConstructionAIR 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 Locating Heater InstallationInstallation Items Installing Heater to WallRemoving Front Panel Of Heater Installing Two Mounting ScrewsInstalling Bottom Mounting Screw Placing Heater On Mounting ScrewsExternal Regulator With Vent Connecting to GAS SupplyOperating Heater For Your Safety Read Before LightingPressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Pressure Testing Heater Gas ConnectionsTo Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Manual Lighting ProcedureLighting Instructions To Select Heating LevelInspecting Burner Cleaning and MaintenanceObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingVice person Gas leak. See Warning statement at Parts List Illustrated Parts BreakdownVP5D ODS/PILOT VP10A ODS/PILOT Service Publications Technical SpecificationsReplacement Parts Service Hints104273 Warranty Information