Vanguard VP1600D Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Infrared vent-free propane/lp gas heater

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INFRARED VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATER
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home,
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Models: VP1600D, VP1600ITA, VP2600D, and VP2200ITA
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• 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.
— Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
where not prohibited by state or local codes.
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  • Page 1 * Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Models: VP1600D, VP1600ITA, VP2600D, and VP2200ITA WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Installing To Wall ... 9 Connecting To Gas Supply ... 14 Checking Gas Connections ... 15 Operating Heater (Models VP1600ITA & VP2200ITA) ... 17 Operating Heater (Models VP1600D & VP2600D) ... 21 Inspecting Burner ... 24 Cleaning And Maintenance ... 26 Troubleshooting ... 26 Technical Service ...
  • Page 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 101823 WARNINGS WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases. 2.
  • Page 4: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION LOCAL CODES UNPACKING PRODUCT FEATURES Thermostat Control Knob (Models VP1600ITA and VP2200ITA Only) Piezo Ignitor (Models VP1600ITA and VP2200ITA Only) Front Panel Figure 1 - Vent-Free Propane/LP Gas Heater (Model VP2200ITA Shown) Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*.
  • Page 5: Fresh Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    FRESH AIR COMBUSTION VENTILATION 101823 WARNING ICON This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever.
  • Page 6: Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location

    FRESH AIR COMBUSTION VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.
  • Page 7: Ventilation Air

    FRESH AIR COMBUSTION VENTILATION Continued 101823 WARNING ICON G 001 If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space, provide adequate combus- tion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3.
  • Page 8 FRESH AIR COMBUSTION VENTILATION Continued Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors.
  • Page 9: Installing To Wall

    INSTALLING TO WALL 101823 A qualified service 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.
  • Page 10: Thermostat Sensing Bulb

    INSTALLING TO WALL Continued For convenience and efficiency, install heater • where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service • in coldest part of room An optional fan kit is available from your dealer. See Accessories, page 31 If planning to use fan, locate heater near an electrical outlet.
  • Page 11 INSTALLING TO WALL Continued 101823 INSTALLING HEATER TO WALL Mounting Bracket The mounting bracket is located on back panel of heater. It has been taped there for shipping. Remove mounting bracket from back panel. Figure 6 - Mounting Bracket Location Removing Front Panel Of Heater 1.
  • Page 12 3. Insert wall anchor (wings first) into hole. Tap anchor flush to wall. WARNING 9 1/4" 16" Min. Only Insert Mounting 18 3/4" Screws Through Last Min. Hole On Each End Floor Models VP1600D and VP1600ITA 18 3/4" Min. 101823...
  • Page 13 INSTALLING TO WALL Continued 101823 4. For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red key into wall anchor. Push red key to “pop” open anchor wings. IMPORTANT: For thick walls (over 1/2" thick) or solid walls, do not pop open wings. Figure 10 - Popping Open Anchor Wings For Thin Walls 5.
  • Page 14: Connecting To Gas Supply

    If pipe is too small, undue loss of pressure will occur. Typical Pipe Diameters VP1600D or VP1600ITA 3/8" or greater VP2600D or VP2200ITA 1/2" or greater Installation must include a manual shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap.
  • Page 15: Checking Gas Connections

    CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY Continued CHECKING CONNECTIONS 101823 IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings. Pressure Regulator Regulator Bracket Heater Cabinet Tee Joint Test Reducer Bushing to Gauge 1/8" NPT Connection * 1/8" NPT Plug Tap Tee Joint Sediment...
  • Page 16 6. Light heater (see Operating Heater, pages 17 through 24). Check the rest of the internal joints for leaks. 7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 20 [models VP1600ITA and VP2200ITA] or page 24 [models VP1600D and VP2600D]). 8. Replace front panel. Manual...
  • Page 17: For Your Safety Read Before Lighting

    OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600ITA and VP2200ITA 101823 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING ICON G 001 If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A.
  • Page 18: Operating Heater

    OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600ITA and VP2200ITA Continued LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information at the top of page 17. 2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open. 3. Turn thermostat control knob on left side of heater clockwise OFF position.
  • Page 19: To Select Heating Level

    OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600ITA and VP2200ITA Continued 101823 Thermocouple Figure 18 - Pilot TO SELECT HEATING LEVEL WARNING ICON When running heater, set control knob at the 1, 2, 3, or 4 locked positions. Never set control knob between locked positions.
  • Page 20: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance

    OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600ITA and VP2200ITA Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. Turn thermostat control knob clockwise 2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) 1.
  • Page 21: Lighting Instructions

    OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600D and VP2600D 101823 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING ICON G 001 If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
  • Page 22 OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600D and VP2600D Continued 4. Wait five minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information at the top of page 21. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
  • Page 23 OPERATING HEATER Models VP1600D and VP2600D Continued 101823 TO SELECT HEATING LEVEL WARNING ICON G 001 When running heater, set control knob at LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH locked positions. Never set control knob between locked positions. Poor combustion and higher levels of carbon monoxide may result.
  • Page 24: Inspecting Burner

    If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 24 • turn heater off (see To TurnOff Gas to Appliance, page 20 [models VP1600ITA and VP2200ITA] or page 24 [models VP1600D and VP2600D]) • see Troubleshooting, pages 26 through 29 to the OFF position.
  • Page 25: Burner Flame Pattern

    If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 26 • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 20 [models VP1600ITA and VP2200ITA] or page 24 [models VP1600D and VP2600D]) • see Troubleshooting, pages 26 through 29...
  • Page 26: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING MAINTENANCE TROUBLE- SHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING ICON G 001 Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. WARNING ICON You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use.
  • Page 27 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued 101823 OBSERVED POSSIBLE PROBLEM CAUSE When ignitor button is 1. Gas supply turned off or pressed in, there is a manual shutoff valve spark at ODS/Pilot but closed. no ignition. 2. Control knob not pressed in while pressing ignitor button (non-thermostat models only).
  • Page 28 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued OBSERVED POSSIBLE PROBLEM CAUSE Burner(s) does not 1. Burner orifice(s) is light after ODS/pilot is clogged. lit. 2. Burner orifice(s) diameter is too small. 3. Inlet gas pressure is too low. Delayed ignition of 1. Manifold pressure is too burner(s) low.
  • Page 29: Technical Service

    TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued TECHNICAL SERVICE 101823 WARNING ICON G 001 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. •...
  • Page 30: Specifications

    11" Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D) Heater 23.5 x 18.5 x 8 Carton 25.8 x 21.3 x 10.1 Weight (pounds) Heater Shipping VP1600D Btu (Variable) 6,000/11,000/16,000 Type Gas Propane/LP Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Regulator Setting 8" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 14"...
  • Page 31: Replacement Parts

    Thermostatically controlled - GA3200TA. Includes three settings: ON/OFF/AUTO. FLOOR MOUNTING STAND Models VP1600D & VP1600ITA - GA4000B Models VP2600D & VP2200ITA - GA4010B For locating heater on the floor, away from a wall. Complete installation instructions provided with floor mounting stand.
  • Page 32: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Model VP1600ITA HEATER EXPLODED VIEW 23-1 23-12 23-10 23-2 23-11 23-16 23-4 23-3 23-17 23-13 23-15 23-7 23-5 23-6 23-9 23-14 BURNER ASSEMBLY 23-8 ODS/PILOT 101823...
  • Page 33 PARTS LIST Model VP1600ITA 23-1 23-2 23-3 23-4 23-5 23-6 23-7 23-8 23-9 23-10 23-11 23-12 23-13 23-14 23-15 23-16 23-17 101823 This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 34 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Model VP2200ITA HEATER EXPLODED VIEW 23-1 23-17 23-15 23-18 23-9 23-2 23-4 23-11 23-3 23-13 23-5 23-14 23-12 23-6 23-10 ODS/PILOT 23-16 23-8 BURNER ASSEMBLY 23-7 101823...
  • Page 35 PARTS LIST Model VP2200ITA PART NUMBER 098304-01 098742-14 098238-07 101108-01 098198-04 M11084-26 098462-01 098457-05 098867-06 M11084-38 098698-04 098324-01 098325-01 102445-01 100537-01 098522-05 098265-02 098264-02 098271-03 100614-01 100610-01 099211-01 See Detail 23-1 099218-03 23-2 098508-01 23-3 099056-01 23-4 100620-01 23-5 100607-01 23-6 099057-01 23-7...
  • Page 36 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Model VP1600D HEATER EXPLODED VIEW 13-1 13-14 13-15 13-2 13-10 13-11 13-4 13-3 13-12 13-13 13-6 13-5 13-7 13-16 ODS/PILOT 13-8 13-9 BURNER ASSEMBLY 101823...
  • Page 37 PARTS LIST Model VP1600D 13-1 13-2 13-3 13-4 13-5 13-6 13-7 13-8 13-9 13-10 13-11 13-12 13-13 13-14 13-15 13-16 101823 This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual.
  • Page 38 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Model VP2600D HEATER EXPLODED VIEW 13-14 13-15 ODS/PILOT 13-9 13-11 13-4 13-5 13-13 13-7 BURNER ASSEMBLY 13-1 13-2 13-3 13-12 13-6 13-16 13-8 13-10 101823...
  • Page 39 PARTS LIST Model VP2600D 13-1 13-2 13-3 13-4 13-5 13-6 13-7 13-8 13-9 13-10 13-11 13-12 13-13 13-14 13-15 13-16 101823 This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 40: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. VANGUARD VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATERS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for three (3) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all...

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