OWNER’S MANUAL

INSTALLATION

LOCATING HEATER

CEILING

NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your pri- mary heating system. Do not in- stall this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. This will help circu- late the heat throughout the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this heater as your primary heat source.

WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must install heater. Follow all local codes.

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supply is not propane/LP, do not install heater. Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater.

INSTALLATION ITEMS

Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below.

external regulator (supplied by installer,)

piping (check local codes)

sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)

equipment shutoff valve *

ground joint union

test gauge connection *

sediment trap

tee joint

pipe wrench

*A CSA/AGA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an ac- ceptable alternative to test gauge connec- tion. The optional CSA/AGA design-certi- fied equipment shutoff valve can be pur- chased from your dealer. See Accessory, page 18.

This heater is designed to be mounted on a wall.

WARNING: Maintain the mini- mum clearances shown in Figure

4.If you can, provide greater clear- ances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.

WARNING: Never install the heater

in a recreational vehicle

where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are 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 areas

CAUTION: This heater cre- ates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall sur- faces next to heater. Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities (such as to- bacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may discolor walls.

IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add mois- ture to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for Com- bustion and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6.

CAUTION: If 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 it

For convenience and efficiency, install heater

where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service

in coldest part of room

36"

Minimum

6" Minimum

From Sides Of

Heater

Right

LeftSide

Side

3" Minimum To

Top Surface

FLOOR Of Carpeting,

Tile Or Other

Combustible

Material

Figure 4 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater

INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL

Marking Screw Locations

1.Determine where you will locate heater.

WARNING: Maintain minimum clearances shown in Figure 5. If you can, provide greater clear- ances from floor and joining wall.

2.Mark two mounting screw locations on wall (see Figure 5).

 

 

8 7/8"

 

 

 

7 3/4"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum To

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintain 6"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clearance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From Wall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WALL

Mounting

 

 

20 1/4"

JOINING

Screw

 

Minimum To

Locations

 

Maintain 3"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clearance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From Floor

FLOOR

Figure 5 - Mounting Screw Locations

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Desa VP600BA installation manual Locating Heater, Check GAS Type, Installation Items, Installing Heater to Wall

VP600BA specifications

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The Desa VP600BA also integrates modern technologies such as a user-friendly control panel that allows for easy adjustments of settings. The digital display provides clear visibility of the current temperature and settings, making it intuitive to operate even for those less familiar with heating appliances.

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In conclusion, the Desa VP600BA embodies a combination of efficiency, safety, and user-friendly features. With its powerful heating capabilities, portability, and modern technological integration, it stands out as a leading choice for anyone in need of reliable heating solutions. Whether for residential or commercial use, the Desa VP600BA proves to be a dependable option for maintaining comfort during colder months.