CONNECTING

NOTICE

TO GAS

A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply.

SUPPLY

Follow all local codes.

 

 

 

WARNING ICONG 001 CAUTION

 

Never connect heater directly to the propane supply. This heater

 

requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external

 

regulator between the heater and propane supply.

 

 

The installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator damage could occur. Install the external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 13. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.

Propane

Supply Tank

External

Regulator

 

 

Vent Pointing

 

 

Down

 

Figure 13 - External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down

 

WARNING ICONG 001 CAUTION

 

Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper

 

tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use

 

pipe of large enough diameter to allow proper gas volume to heater.

 

If pipe is too small, undue loss of pressure will occur.

 

Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters

 

VP2000BTC

3/8" or greater

 

VP2800BTC

1/2" or greater

 

Installation must include a manual shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap.

 

Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream

 

from heater (see Figure 14, page 15).

 

 

Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads. This will prevent excess sealant

 

from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves.

 

WARNING ICONG 001 CAUTION

 

Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.

 

Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 14, page 15. Locate sediment

 

trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Locate sediment trap where trapped

 

matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants. This

 

keeps them from going into heater controls. If sediment trap is not installed or is

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installed wrong, heater may not run properly.

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Vanguard Heating VP2800BTC, VP2000BTC installation manual Connecting To GAS, Supply

VP2800BTC, VP2000BTC specifications

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The VP2000BTC is designed with a powerful 2000-watt output, making it suitable for smaller spaces or specific zones within larger environments. It boasts a sleek, modern design that allows for easy integration into any setting, whether it’s a living room, office, or workshop. One of its key features is the advanced thermostat control, which enables precise temperature regulation. This not only enhances user comfort but also contributes to energy efficiency by ensuring that the heating system operates only when necessary.

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