Desa VP600BA installation manual Observed Problem Possible Cause

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OWNER’S MANUAL

TROUBLESHOOTING

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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 a clicking/ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off

1.Metal expanding while heating or con- tracting while cooling

1.This is common with most heaters. If noise is excessive, contact qualified ser- vice person

Heater produces unwanted odors

1.

Heater burning vapors from paint, hair

1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor-caus-

 

ing products while heater is running

 

 

spray, glues, etc. See IMPORTANT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

statement above

2.

Refill supply tank

 

2.

Low fuel supply

 

3.

Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-

 

3.

Gas leak. See Warning statement at

 

 

top of page

 

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. Contact local propane/LP gas company

 

2.

Low line pressure

 

3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and

 

3.

ODS/pilot is partially clogged

 

 

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

 

top of page

2.

ing Gas Connections, page 10)

 

2.

Control valve defective

Replace control valve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gas odor during combustion

1.

Foreign matter between control valve

1. Take apart gas tubing and remove for-

 

eign matter

 

 

and burner

 

 

 

2.

Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-

 

2.

Gas leak. See Warning statement at

 

 

top of page

 

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 VP600BAVent Free PROPANE/LP GAS Heater 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 Pointing Down Connecting to GAS SupplyOperating Heater For Your Safety Read Before LightingPressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Pressure Testing Heater Gas ConnectionsShutting Off Heater Manual Lighting ProcedureLighting Instructions To Turn OFF GAS To ApplianceBurner Flame Pattern Cleaning Burner Pilot AIR Inlet HoleInspecting Burner Pilot Flame PatternObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingMaintenance, Observed Problem Possible Cause VP600BA Illustrated Parts BreakdownKEY Part Number Description QTY Parts ListService Publications Technical SpecificationsReplacement Parts Service Hints104272 Warranty Information

VP600BA specifications

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