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VENTED PROPANE
GAS HEATERS
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

Models: GVB35P and GVB50P

WARNING: If the information in this manual WARNING: Improper installation,

is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion adjustment, alteration, service, or
may result causing property damage, per- maintenance can cause property
sonal injury, or loss of life.
damage, personal injury or loss of
FOR YOUR SAFETY life. Refer to this manual for cor-
— Do not store or use gasoline or other rect installation and operational
flammable vapors and liquids in the procedures. For assistance or
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
additional information consult a
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS qualified installer, service agency,
• Do not try to light any appliance. or the gas supplier.
• 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 per-

formed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
Save this manual for future reference.
 CONTENTS SECTION PAGE
Safety Information ......................................................................... 3
Product Identification .................................................................... 5
Local Codes ................................................................................... 6
Unpacking .................................................................................... 6
Product Features ............................................................................ 6
Installing Heater ............................................................................ 6
Check Gas Type ...................................................................... 6
Installation Items..................................................................... 6
Locating Heater ....................................................................... 7
Venting Heater ........................................................................ 8
Connecting to Gas Supply ...................................................... 11
Checking Gas Connections ..................................................... 13
Installing Glass Panels ............................................................ 14
Fresh Air For Combustion and Ventilation ................................... 16
Determining Fresh-Air Flow for Heater Location
Example 1: Locating Heater in Unconfined (Open) Area 17
Draft Hood Spillage Test ............................................ 17
Providing Permanent Fresh-Air Ventilation .............. 18
Example 2: Locating Heater in Confined (Closed) Area.. 19
Ventilating Confined Area ......................................... 19
Operating Heater ........................................................................... 20
For Your Safety Read Before Lighting .................................. 20
Lighting Instructions ............................................................... 20
Manual Lighting Procedure .................................................... 22
To Turn Off Gas To Appliance .............................................. 22
Inspecting Pilot and Burner Flame ................................................ 23
Pilot Flame Pattern ................................................................. 23
Burner Flame Pattern .............................................................. 23
Cleaning and Maintenance ............................................................ 25
Troubleshooting............................................................................. 26
Service Procedures ........................................................................ 30
Removing Control Valve and Burner Tube ............................ 30
Removing Burner .................................................................... 31
Changing Burner Orifice ........................................................ 32
Technical Service .......................................................................... 33
Specifications ................................................................................ 33
Service Hints ................................................................................. 33
Ordering Replacement Parts.......................................................... 34
Parts Centrals ................................................................................. 34
Accessories .................................................................................... 35
Illustrated Parts List ...................................................................... 36-38
Warranty Information .................................................................... Back Cover

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 SAFETY WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely be-
INFORMATION fore trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of
this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion,
electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.

DANGER
Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning
resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the
heater may not be operating or venting properly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater
or heater venting system serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon
monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, people with heart or lung
disease or anemia, those under the influence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.
Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless. An odor-making agent is added to propane
gas. The odor helps you detect a propane gas leak. However, the odor added to
propane gas can fade. Propane gas may be present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all Warnings. Keep this manual for reference.
It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.
1. A qualified service person must install heater and venting system.
2. Use only propane gas. Do not convert heater to use different fuel type.
3. Do not place propane supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane supply
tank(s) outdoors.
4. 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.
5. This heater must have fresh air for proper operation. If not, poor fuel combustion
and improper venting of flue gases will result. Carbon monoxide poisoning from
backed-up flue gases could occur. The State of California lists carbon monoxide
as a reproductive toxin under Proposition 65. Read the instructions under Fresh Air
for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 16 through 19 for complete information.
6. Never install the heater
• in a mobile home or a recreational vehicle.
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 48
inches from the front, 53 inches from top, or 12 inches from right side and 6
inches from left side and back of heater.
• directly on carpeting, tile, or other combustible materials other than wood
flooring. Place heater on metal or wood panel extending the full width and
depth of heater.
• as a fireplace insert.
• in high traffic areas.
• in windy or drafty areas.

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 SAFETY WARNINGS Continued
INFORMATION 7. Provide the following minimum heater clearances from combustibles (as viewed
Continued from the front of heater):
Front: 48 inches
Back: 6 inches
Top: 53 inches
Right Side: 12 inches
Left Side: 6 inches
8. Do not run heater
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored
• under dusty conditions
9. Never place clothing or any flammable objects on the heater or venting system.
10. Heater and venting system surfaces are very hot during operation. Keep children
and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Carefully
supervise young children when they are in the same room as heater. Heater will
remain hot for a time after shutdown. Let surface cool before touching.
11. Do not use heater as a cooking device.
12. Do not alter heater or its controls. Any change may create a safety hazard.
13. Turn off heater and unplug (if equipped with blower) and let cool before
servicing. Unless you need gas supply for testing, shut off manual shutoff valve
before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater
and venting system.
14. Replace any safety screen or guard removed for servicing before running heater.
15. Do not use heater if any part has been under water. Immediately call a qualified
service person to inspect the heater and to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.

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 PRODUCT Control
IDENTIFICATION Knob

Ignitor
Button

Lower Front
Access Panel

Figure 1 - Vented Propane Gas Heater

Draft Hood
Outlet for
Venting
System

Control
Valve

Figure 2 - Vented Propane Gas Heater, Rear View

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 Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local
LOCAL CODES codes, use the latest edition of the following:
• National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54 *
• National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 *
• National Standard of Canada CAN1-B149 **
*Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc., 1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018; National Fire Protection Association, Inc., Batterymarch
Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
**Available from: Standards Council of Canada, 350 Sparks Street, Ottawa,
Ontario, K1R 7S8.

1. Remove heater from carton.

UNPACKING 2. Remove all protective packaging applied to heater for shipment.
3. Check heater for any shipping damage. If heater is damaged, promptly inform
dealer where you bought heater.

Piezo Ignition System

PRODUCT This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system requires no matches, batteries, or other
FEATURES sources to light heater.
Thermostatic Heat Control
This heater has a thermostat sensing bulb and a control valve. This results in the
greatest heating comfort. This can also result in lower gas bills.

INSTALLING WARNING
HEATER A qualified service person must install heater and venting
system. Have them inspect heater before use and at least
annually. Follow all local codes.

NOTICE
This heater must be electrically grounded if equipped with
blower. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local
codes, follow the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
(U.S.) or Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 (Canada).

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use only propane gas. If your gas supply is not propane, do not install heater. Call
dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing heater, make sure you have all items below.
• external regulator (supplied by • test gauge connection * (see
installer, see page 10) Figure 7, page 12)
• piping (check local codes) • sediment trap
• sealant (resistant to propane gas) • tee joint
• manual shutoff valve * • pipe wrench
• ground joint union • venting materials
* An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an
acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A.
design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 35.

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 INSTALLING LOCATING HEATER

HEATER WARNING
Continued Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 3,
below. If you can, provide greater clearances.

WARNING
Never install the heater
• in a mobile home or a recreational vehicle.
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flam-
mable objects are less than 48 inches from the front,
53 inches from the top, 12 inches from the right side
and 6 inches from the left side and back of heater.
• directly on carpeting, tile, or other combustible
materials other than wood flooring. Place heater on
metal or wood panel extending the full width and
depth of heater.
• as a fireplace insert.
• in high traffic areas.
• in windy or drafty areas.

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.
• near an electrical outlet if you are planning to add blower to heater. See
Accessories, page 35 for blower.
CEILING

6"
Minimum 53"
Minimum

Right
Left Side
Side
6" Minimum
from Back

12"
Minimum
48" Minimum from
Front of Heater

Figure 3 - Heater Clearances Continued 7

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 INSTALLING VENTING HEATER
Note: Venting/chimney materials are not supplied with heater.
HEATER
Continued
WARNING
A qualified service person must install the venting system
for this heater. If venting system is not properly installed
and maintained, the vent safety shut-off system will pre-
vent the heater from running. Follow all local codes.

WARNING
This heater has a vent safety shut-off system. This
system shuts off the heater gas supply if you do not vent
heater properly or the venting system is blocked. Do not
operate heater if not properly vented. Do not tamper with
the vent safety shut-off system. Carbon monoxide poison-
ing and death may result.

WARNING
When venting this heater, follow the safety information
listed below.
• Never vent heater to another room or inside a build-
ing. Only vent heater to the outdoors.
• Do not vent heater exhaust to a chimney or flue
serving another solid-fuel-burning or gas appliance.
• We recommend you use flues classified as prefabri-
cated or masonry all-fuel chimney or type-B vent. See
Vent Types, page 10.
• If using old vent, check vent for soot, creosote, and
loose particles. If vent is damaged, repair or replace
it before using heater.
• Extend the vertical section of vent pipe at least three
feet above roof penetration.
• Extend the vertical section of vent pipe at least two
feet above the highest point of any roof within ten
feet.
• The horizontal run of vent pipe should rise at least
1/4 inch for each foot of run.
• Support the vent pipe at least every five feet along its
length. Do not use combustible materials to support
vent pipe.
• Never extend vent pipe horizontally through outside
wall and terminate. You must connect a vertical run
of vent pipe to the horizontal run. The vertical run
must be at least 25% longer than the horizontal run.
• Install vent or chimney cap that is approved for use
with vented gas room heaters.
• Do not use vent pipe smaller in diameter than that of
the heater draft hood outlet.
• Do not use dampers in the vent pipes.
• Vertical height of vent must be greater than five feet
above vent connection at draft hood.
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 INSTALLING VENTING HEATER (continued)

HEATER WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING

Continued Do not vent heater in any of the following ways (see Figure 4).

;;
Heater must be vented to the out- The vertical section of vent pipe must
doors. Never vent heater to another extend at least two feet above the
room or inside a building. highest point of any roof within ten
feet.

Never extend vent pipe horizontally

;
Never extend vent pipe horizontally

; ;
through outside wall and terminate. through a chimney or flue. You must
You must connect a vertical run of connect a vertical run of vent pipe to
vent pipe to the horizontal run. The the horizontal run. The vertical run
vertical run must be at least 25% must be at least 25% longer or five
longer than the horizontal run. feet minimum than the horizontal run.

;
;
Less than 5' between elbows

Vertical run of pipe must be at least

five feet from elbow to elbow.
Figure 4 - Improper Venting Systems
Continued
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 INSTALLING VENTING HEATER (continued)
Proper Size Vent
HEATER To safely vent heater, the vent connector pipe must be the same diameter as the draft
Continued hood outlet on the rear of the heater. Pipe that is too small can cause flue gas to spill
from the heater. Fasten vent connector to the draft hood outlet with a sheet metal screw.

Vent Types
Prefabricated or Masonry All-Fuel Chimney - This is a masonry chimney or a
residential-type prefabricated chimney. Only use prefabricated chimneys listed by
Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Inc.
Type-B Vent - These vents are made of noncombustible, corrosion resistant
material. They are certified by a nationally recognized testing agency. Type-B
vents are double-walled pipe. Clearances to combustible construction must be in
accordance with the listing of the particular type-B vent. Type-B vents are currently
listed as B-1, B-1 1/2, and B-2.
The illustrations below show both vent types. The illustration shows typical
construction of each type of venting system. Minimum clearances and lengths are
added to the illustrations.
Terminate at least 5' above draft hood.
If vent extends over 5' above roof,
support with guy wires or braces.

Seal Around
Vent Cap Collar and
Must Be At Flashing
Least 2 Feet
Above
Highest Point
Within 10
Feet.

Maintain Listed
Lock
Clearance of Vent
Joints
Position Support
Firestop Laterals
Support If
Necessary

Lock Joints Maintain Listed

Clearance of
Vent 53"
5' 6" Min.
Min. Min.
Vertical Vent

Lock Joints
Heater Heater
Vent
Connector

Prefabricated or Ma- Type-B Vent

sonry All-Fuel Chimney
10 Figure 5 - Typical Construction of Venting Systems
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 INSTALLING CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY

HEATER WARNING
Continued A qualified service person must connect heater to gas
supply. Follow all local codes.

CAUTION
Never connect heater directly to the propane supply.
This heater requires an external regulator (not sup-
plied). 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 external regulator with the vent pointing down as
shown in Figure 6. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.

External Regulator

VENT

BULK PROPANE
TANK

Vent Pointing Down

Figure 6 - External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down

CAUTION
Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Copper tubing
may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes.
Use pipe that is 1/2" in diameter or greater to allow
proper gas volume to heater. If pipe is too small, undue
loss of pressure will occur.

The gas supply line to your heater must be 1/2 inch in diameter or larger. If the
supply line branches to serve two or more heaters, the line from the branch back to
the external regulator must be doubled or tripled, etc., in size (depending upon the
number of heaters). Example for 1/2 inch diameter supply line: If the supply line
branches to serve two heaters, the line diameter from the branch back to the
external regulator must be at least 1 inch. If three heaters are served, the line
diameter from the branch back to the external regulator must be at least 1 1/2
inches.
Note: If gas supply line total length exceeds forty feet, use a larger diameter pipe.
Use pipe that is the next size larger than the heater control valve fitting.
Continued
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 Installation must include a manual shutoff valve, ground joint union, plugged 1/8"
INSTALLING NPT tap and a sediment trap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up.
HEATER NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see Figure 7).
Continued 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.

CAUTION
Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petro-
leum (LP) gas.

Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 7. 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 installed
wrong, heater may not run properly.
IMPORTANT: Use two pipe wrenches when connecting gas piping to gas control
valve of heater. This will prevent turning or damaging control valve.
Acceptable
construction
of inlet gas
Control line
Valve

From External
Regulator (11"
W.C. Min** to
Manual 14" W.C. Max)
Shutoff
Valve *
Ground
Joint
Union Preferred
construction
of inlet gas
line
Reducer
Bushing to
1/8" NPT
Test
1/8" NPT From
Gauge
Plug Tap External
Connection*
Tee Joint Regulator
Tee Joint (11" W.C.
Pipe
Sediment Min** to
Nipple
Trap 14" W.C.
Cap Max)

Figure 7 - Gas Connection

* An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an
acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A.
design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 35.
** For purposes of input adjustment.

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 INSTALLING CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS

HEATER WARNING
Continued Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after install-
ing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once.

WARNING
Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a
mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

CAUTION
Make sure external regulator has been installed be-
tween propane supply and heater. See guidelines under
Connecting to Gas Supply, page 11.

Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System

Test Pressures In Excess of 1/2 PSIG
1. Disconnect heater and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply
pipe. Pressures in excess of 1/2 PSIG will damage heater regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening
propane supply tank valve.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and
water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG
1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 8).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening
propane supply tank valve.
3. Check all joints from propane supply tank to manual shutoff valve. Apply
mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections
1. Open manual shutoff valve (see Figure 8).
2. Open propane supply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position.
4. Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to control valve on heater. Apply
mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light heater (see Operating Heater, pages 20 through 22). Check the rest of the
internal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 22).
PO On Position

Off Position
Continued
Figure 8 - Manual Shutoff Valve 13
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 INSTALLING INSTALLING GLASS PANEL
1. Locate the glass panel package inside the back of the heater.
HEATER
Continued WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION
Before installing glass panels, inspect the edges. If you
notice any chips or cracks, do not install. If the surface
on either side is deeply scratched, do not install. If
these conditions exist, contact your Vanguard dealer for
replacement glass panels.

WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION

Do not operate heater without glass panels installed.
Operating heater without glass panels will damage front
of heater due to excess temperatures.

WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION

Glass panels may have sharp edges. Handle with care.

2. Remove lower front access panel of heater by removing two screws at upper
corners of panel. The lower front access panel covers the lower front access
area (see Figure 9).
3. Remove two screws on glass guard. Remove glass guard (see Figure 9).
4. Carefully insert one glass panel up through lower front access area (see Figure 10,
page 15).
5. Carefully slip glass panel behind hearth assembly (see Figure 10, page 15).

Glass
Guard

Lower Front
Access Panel

Figure 9 - Removing Lower Front Access Panel

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 INSTALLING 6. Insert top edge of glass panel into the upper glass retaining channel (see Figure 11).

HEATER
Continued Hearth
Assembly

Glass
Panel

Lower Front
Access Area

Figure 10 - Inserting Glass Panels

WARNING ICON G 001

CAUTION
Make sure you insert top edge of glass panels into the
upper glass retaining channel. Do not install glass
panels with top edge of glass in front of the upper glass
retaining channel. Glass panels will not automatically
go into the channel. You must guide the glass panels
into it. Incorrect installation will damage front of heater
due to excess temperatures.

7. Lower glass into lower glass retaining channel (see Figure 12). Slide glass panel
all the way to the left side.
Note: If you have chipped or cracked a glass panel during installation, do not
use. Contact your Vanguard dealer for a replacement glass panel.
8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 for all glass panels.
9. Reinstall glass guard. Reinstall lower front access panel of heater.

1
Upper Glass
Glass
Retaining 1
Glass Panel
Channel
Panel
Lower Glass
Retaining Lower Glass
Channel Retaining
2 Channel
2

Lower Front
Access Area

Figure 11 - Inserting Top Edge of Figure 12 - Inserting Glass into

Glass Panel into Upper Glass Lower Retaining Channel
Retaining Channel
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FRESH AIR FOR WARNING
COMBUSTION This heater must have fresh air for proper operation. If
AND not, poor fuel combustion and improper venting of flue
gases will result. Carbon monoxide poisoning from
VENTILATION backed-up flue gases could occur. 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. New materials, increased
insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home
owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out
and the warm air in. During heating months, home owners want their homes as
airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy efficient, it is not good to make it too
airtight. Your home needs to breath. If your home is too airtight, fresh air has little
chance of entering in. This could be dangerous if you have fuel-burning appliances.
These appliances need fresh, outside air for proper combustion and ventilation.
Exhaust fans, fireplaces, clothes dryers, and fuel-burning appliances draw air from
the house to operate. This heater is a fuel-burning appliance. It uses air from inside
the house for combustion. It also uses this air as a draft for venting. This draft air
helps move combustion gases through the vent pipe to the outdoors. If your house
is too airtight, there is not enough fresh air for these items to use. Fresh air may
draw back into the house through venting flues and chimneys. This will keep fuel-
burning appliances from venting properly. This may cause them to release poison-
ous carbon monoxide gas into your home. It is very important to provide enough
fresh air to run all fuel-burning appliances.

DANGER
Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas. Early signs of carbon monoxide

poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, and/or nausea. If you have
these signs, the heater may not be operating or venting properly. Get fresh air at
once! Have heater or heater venting system serviced. Some people are more
affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, persons
with heart and lung disease and anemia, those under the influence of alcohol, and
those at high altitudes.

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 FRESH AIR FOR DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION

COMBUSTION Example 1: Locating Heater in Unconfined (Open) Area

AND NOTICE
VENTILATION An unconfined area has a minimum air volume of 50
cubic feet for each 1000 BTU/Hr input rating of all
Continued
appliances in the area (cubic feet equals length x width
x height of area). Include adjoining rooms only if there
are no doors between the rooms or if you add ventila-
tion grills between the rooms (see Ventilating Confined
Area, page 19).

In an open area, the air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough
fresh air for combustion and ventilation.
Draft Hood Spillage Test
Follow the steps below to see if enough fresh air is available.
1. Close all windows and doors.
2. If you have a fireplace, start a fire. Build fire until flames are burning strongly.
3. Turn on all exhaust fans. These include exhaust fans for kitchen, bathroom,
water heaters (gas or electric), etc.
4. Turn on all vented gas appliances. These include any room heaters, water
heaters, clothes dryer, etc.
5. Wait ten minutes for drafts to regulate.
6. Check for draft-hood spillage at each vented gas appliance. Do this by holding
a lit match two inches from the draft opening (see Figure 13). If match flame
pulls toward the draft hood, there is no spillage. If match flame blows away
from the draft hood, there is spillage. This is a hazardous condition. See Draft
Hood Spillage, page 18.

Vent Pipe

Vent Pipe

Draft Hood

Match Heater

Typical Match
Water
Heater
Draft Hood
Opening

Figure 13 - Checking for Draft Spillage

No Draft Hood Spillage: This shows there is enough fresh air in area for
appliances. Turn off all exhaust fans and appliances if desired.

Continued
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FRESH AIR FOR Draft Hood Spillage: This is a hazardous situation. Draft hood spillage re-
leases poisonous carbon monoxide gas into your home.
COMBUSTION
AND DANGER
Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!
VENTILATION
If draft hood spillage occurs, check for blocked flue connectors, vent pipes, and
Continued
chimneys. If you find blockage, remove. Test again for spillage. If spillage still
occurs or there was no blockage, you need more fresh, outside air in the house. You
must provide additional fresh-air ventilation. Follow the steps below at once.
A. Open a window near the appliance(s) at least two inches. Test again for
spillage. If spillage does not stop, open window more and retest. If spillage
stops, keep window open while running appliance(s). Supply fresh, outside
air by a permanent method as soon as possible. If spillage still occurs, leave
window open and go to next step.
B. If you have a fireplace, open a window or door near it at least two inches.
Test again for spillage. If spillage does not stop, open window or door more
and retest. If spillage stops, keep window or door open while using fire-
place. Supply fresh, outside air by a permanent method as soon as possible.
If spillage still occurs, leave window or door open and go to next step.
C. If you have kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans, turn them off. Test again for
spillage. If spillage stops, do not use exhaust fans. Turn off circuit breakers for
fans if possible. Permanently supply fresh, outside air as soon as possible.
Providing Permanent Fresh-Air Ventilation
If draft hood spillage occurs, you must permanently supply fresh, outside air to the
inside of your house. Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts.
Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. These
spaces include attics and crawl spaces. If you install this heater in an area with
other gas appliances, you must total the BTU/Hr input rating of all appliances.
Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1. It lists fresh-air
requirements for fuel-burning appliances.

IMPORTANT
Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic
if attic has a thermostat controlled power vent.

Chimney
or Gas
Vent Ventilated
Outlet Attic
Air

Outlet
Air
To Attic

To
Crawl
Space
Inlet
Air

Inlet Air Ventilated

Crawl Space

18 Figure 14 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

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COMBUSTION NOTICE
AND A confined area has an air volume of less than 50 cubic
feet for each 1000 BTU/Hr input rating of all appliances
VENTILATION in the area (cubic feet equals length x width x height of
Continued area). Include adjoining rooms only if there are no doors
between the rooms.

If you install this heater in a confined area, you must provide additional fresh air.
Ventilating Confined Area
This fresh air would come from an adjoining open area or outdoors.

WARNING
The adjoining open area must have enough fresh,
outside air ventilation to supply any appliance in that
area plus the confined area. Follow instructions under
Example 1: Locating Heater in Unconfined (Open) Area,
page 17 to make sure fresh air ventilation is adequate.
When ventilating to an adjoining open area, you must provide two permanent
openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wall
connecting the two areas. Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI
Z223.1. It lists fresh-air requirements for fuel-burning appliances.

12"

Ventilation Grills
Connecting Two Rooms
to Meet Unconfined Space
Ventilation
Grills into
Closet for
Hot Water
Heater

12"

Recommended
Fresh Air Duct
into Crawl Space in
Furnace Area or in
Closet with Water Heater
Figure 15 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building
After providing ventilation between rooms, check for draft hood spillage (see Draft
Hood Spillage Test, page 17). If draft hood spillage still occurs, provide more
ventilation between rooms or provide permanent ventilation from outdoors. See
Providing Permanent Fresh-Air Ventilation, page 18. 19
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HEATER Heater and venting system surfaces are very hot during
operation. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to
avoid burns and clothing ignition. Carefully supervise young
children when they are in the same room as heater. Heater will
remain hot for a time after shut down. Let surface cool before
touching.

NOTICE
If operating heater for the first time, a slight odor will occur.
This odor will go away after a few hours of operation.

FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING

WARNING
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.

A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the
pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to
smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the
floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric 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.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If
the knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualified
service technician or gas supplier. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or
explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a
qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been under water.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety information above.
2. If heater is equipped with a blower, turn off all electric power to the heater.
3. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open.
4. Locate control knob on top of heater. Fully depress control knob in any position
other than PILOT to shut off burner and pilot.

DEPRESS
FOR OFF Ignitor Button
APPUYER POUR PILOT
ARRÊTER VEILLEUSE
Control Knob
LOW HIGH
BAS HAUT

20 Figure 16 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button

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 OPERATING 5. Wait five (5) 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
HEATER page 17. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
6. Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the PILOT position. Fully depress
Continued control knob for five seconds or more.
Note: You may be running this heater for the first time after hooking up to gas
supply. If so, you may need to depress control knob in for 15 seconds. This
allows air to bleed from the gas system.
7. With control knob depressed, push down and release ignitor button. This will
light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front of burner. You can see pilot through
front glass of heater (see Figure 17). If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until
pilot lights.
Note: If pilot does not stay lit, refer to Troubleshooting, pages 26 through 29.
Also contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs. Until repairs
are made, light pilot with match. To light pilot with match, see Manual Lighting
Procedure, page 22.
8. Keep control knob depressed for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds,
release control knob.
• If control knob does not pop up when released, contact a qualified service
person or gas supplier for repairs.
• Shut off gas immediately.
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 4 through 8.
9. If heater is equipped with a blower, turn on all electrical power to the heater.
10. Turn control knob counterclockwise C-clockwise to desired setting.
11. If equipped, turn blower control to the AUTO or ON position (if desired).

CAUTION
Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the manual
shutoff valve.

Figure 17 - Viewing Pilot

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HEATER 1. Remove lower front access panel on heater.

Continued 2. Locate pilot. Pilot is attached to the front of burner.
3. Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting Instructions, pages 20 and 21.
4. With control knob depressed, strike match. Hold match to pilot until pilot lights.
5. Follow steps 8 through 11 under Lighting Instructions, page 21.

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

Shutting Off Heater

1. Fully depress control knob in any position other than PILOT to shut off burner
and pilot.
2. If equipped, turn blower control to OFF position.

Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit)

1. Turn control knob to the PILOT position. At this setting, only the pilot remains lit.

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 Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often.
INSPECTING
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
PILOT AND
Figure 18 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 19 shows an incorrect pilot
BURNER flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will
prevent the thermocouple from getting hot, causing the heater to shut down.
FLAME

Thermocouple
Thermocouple

Figure 18 - Correct Pilot Figure 19 - Incorrect

Flame Pattern Pilot Flame Pattern

If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 19

• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 22)
• contact a qualified service person

BURNER FLAME PATTERN

Note: To view burner flame, look through front glass of heater.
Figure 20, page 24 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 21, page 24 shows
two incorrect burner flame patterns. One incorrect flame pattern shows high yellow
flames and the other shows flames lifting off of burner.

WARNING
If high yellow flame occurs, your heater could produce
increased levels of carbon monoxide. If burner flame is
incorrect, follow instructions on page 24.

NOTICE
Do not mistake orange flames with yellow flame. Dirt or
other fine dust particles enter the heater and burn
causing brief patches of orange flame.

Continued

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 INSPECTING Sharp Blue
PILOT AND Flame

BURNER
FLAME Figure 20 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern
Continued

High
Yellow
Flame

Flame
Lifting
Off of
Burner

Figure 21 - Incorrect Burner Flame Patterns

If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 21

• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 22)
• see Troubleshooting, pages 26 through 29.

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 CLEANING WARNING
AND Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning or servicing.

MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Keep heater clear and free from combustible materials,
gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.

CAUTION
You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air
passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of
heater before each use. Have heater and venting system
inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Heater
may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint
from carpeting, bedding material, etc.

CABINET
Air Passageways
• Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean.
Exterior
• Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture. Wipe the
cabinet to remove dust.
COMBUSTION CHAMBER AND BURNER
Clean the combustion chamber and burner if you have run the heater with a high
yellow flame. Incomplete combustion from lack of air causes the yellow flame.
This will deposit soot inside the combustion chamber and on the burner. To clean
combustion chamber and burner, you must remove the burner from heater. See
Service Procedures, page 31, to remove burner. After removing burner, blow inside
of combustion chamber clean with compressed air. Clean burner with a soft-bristled
brush. Blow soot from burner with compressed air.
PILOT
Use a vacuum cleaner, compressed air, or small, soft-bristled brush to clean.
BURNER ORIFICE
Use a vacuum cleaner, compressed air, or small, soft-bristled brush to clean. You
can also use a tooth pick to clean orifice. Do not enlarge or damage orifice hole.
PILOT AND BURNER FLAME
Check the pilot and burner flame monthly. Make sure pilot and burner flame is
burning correctly. See Inspecting Pilot and Burner Flame, page 23.
VENTING SYSTEM
Check the venting system at least once a year. Make sure joints are secure and vent
pipe is in good condition. Do not obstruct combustion and ventilation air entering
the rear of heater.

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 TROUBLE- WARNING
SHOOTING Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing.
Unless you need gas supply for testing, shut off manual
Note: All troubleshooting shutoff valve before servicing. Only a qualified service per-
items are listed in order of son should service and repair heater and venting system.
operation.
CAUTION
Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean pilot.
This can damage pilot.

OBSERVED POSSIBLE
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
When ignitor button is 1. Incorrect spark gap. 1. Adjust spark gap to 1/16".
pressed, there is no 2. Ignitor electrode posi- 2. Replace ignitor.
spark at pilot. tioned wrong.
3. Ignitor electrode broken. 3. Replace ignitor.
4. Ignitor electrode not con- 4. Reconnect ignitor cable.
nected to ignitor cable.
5. Ignitor cable pinched or 5. Free ignitor cable if
wet. pinched by any metal or
tubing. Keep ignitor
cable dry.
6. Piezo ignitor nut is loose. 6. Tighten nut holding piezo
ignitor to heater cabinet.
Nut is located inside
heater cabinet at top.
7. Broken or frayed ignitor 7. Replace ignitor cable.
cable.
8. Loose ignitor cable. 8. Reconnect ignitor cable.
9. Bad piezo ignitor. 9. Replace piezo ignitor.
When ignitor button is 1. Gas supply turned off or 1. Turn on gas supply or
pressed, there is spark manual shutoff valve open manual shutoff
at pilot but no igni- closed. valve.
tion. 2. Control knob not in PI- 2. Turn control knob to PI-
LOT position. LOT position.
3. Control knob not pressed 3. Press in control knob
in while in PILOT posi- while in PILOT position.
tion.
4. Air in gas lines when in- 4. Continue holding down
stalled. control knob. Repeat ig-
niting operation until air
is removed.
5. Depleted gas supply. 5. Contact local propane gas
company.
6. Pilot is clogged. 6. Clean pilot (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page
25) or replace pilot as-
sembly.
7. Gas regulator setting is 7. Replace control valve.
not correct.
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 OBSERVED POSSIBLE
TROUBLE- PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
SHOOTING Pilot lights but flame 1. Manual shutoff valve 1. Fully open manual shut-
Continued goes out when not fully open. off valve.
control knob is 2. Control knob not fully 2. Press in control knob
released. pressed in. fully.
3. Control knob not 3. After pilot lights, keep
pressed in long enough. control knob pressed in
30 seconds.
4. Safety interlock system 4. Wait one minute for
has been triggered. safety interlock system
to reset. Repeat ignition.
5. Thermocouple connec- 5. Hand tighten until snug,
tion loose at control then tighten 1/4 turn
valve. more.
6. Pilot flame not touching 6. A) Contact qualified
thermocouple, which service person to prop-
allows thermocouple to erly adjust pilot flame
cool, causing pilot B) Contact local pro-
flame to go out. This pane gas company.
problem could be C) Clean pilot (see
caused by any or all of Cleaning and Mainte-
the following: nance, page 25) or
A) Improperly adjusted replace pilot assembly.
pilot flame
B) Low gas pressure
C) Dirty or partially
clogged pilot
7. Thermocouple damaged. 7. Replace thermocouple.
8. Control valve damaged. 8. Replace control valve.

Burner does not light 1. Safety interlock system 1. Fully depress control
after pilot is lit. has been inadvertently knob in any position
triggered. other than pilot and re-
lease. Wait one minute
for safety interlock sys-
tem to reset. Repeat igni-
tion.
2. Burner orifice is 2. Clean burner (see Clean-
clogged. ing and Maintenance,
page 25) or replace
burner orifice.
3. Burner orifice diameter 3. Replace burner orifice.
is too small.
4. Inlet gas pressure is too 4. Contact local propane
low. gas company.

Delayed ignition of 1. Manifold pressure is too 1. Contact local propane

burner. low. gas company.
2. Burner orifice is 2. Clean burner (see
clogged. Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 25) or re-
place burner orifice.

Continued

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 OBSERVED POSSIBLE
TROUBLE- PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
SHOOTING
Continued Burner backfiring 1. Burner orifice is 1. Clean burner (see Clean-
during combustion. clogged or damaged. ing and Maintenance,
page 25) or replace
burner orifice.
2. Burner damaged. 2. Replace burner.
3. Gas regulator defective. 3. Replace control valve.
4. Delayed ignition. 4. See above.

Yellow flame during 1. Not enough air. 1. Check burner for dirt and
burner combustion. debris. If found, clean
burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 25).
2. Gas regulator defective. 2. Replace control valve.

Slight smoke or odor 1. Residues from manu- 1. Problem will stop after a
during initial opera- facturing processes. few hours of operation.
tion.

Burner fails to re- 1. Pilot flame not lit. 1. Light pilot burner (see
spond to thermostat. Lighting Instructions,
page 20).
2. Pilot flame not properly 2. Pilot flame needs adjust-
heating end of thermo- ing. Contact a qualified
couple. service person.
3. Pilot burner orifice 3. Clean pilot burner (see
clogged or damaged. Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 25).
4. Control valve defec- 4. Replace control valve.
tive.
5. Temperature at thermo-
stat bulb satisfied.

Heater produces a 1. Air in gas line. 1. Operate burner until air is

whistling noise when removed from line. Have
burner is lit. gas line checked by local
propane gas company.
2. Air passageways on 2. Observe minimum instal-
heater blocked. lation clearances (see
Figure 3, page 7).
3. Dirty or partially 3. Clean burner (see Clean-
clogged burner orifice. ing and Maintenance,
page 25) or replace
burner orifice.

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 TROUBLE- WARNING
SHOOTING If you smell gas
• Shut off gas supply.
Continued • 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.

OBSERVED POSSIBLE
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
Heater produces a 1. Metal expanding while 1. This is common with
clicking/ticking noise heating or contracting most heaters. If noise is
just after burner is lit while cooling. excessive, contact quali-
or shut off. fied service person.
Heater produces un- 1. Heater burning vapors 1. Ventilate room. Stop us-
wanted odors. from paint, hair spray, ing odor causing products
glues, etc. while heater is running.
2. Low fuel supply. 2. Refill supply tank.
3. Gas leak. See Warning 3. Find and correct all
statement at top of leaks (see Checking Gas
page. Connections, page 13).
Heater shuts off in use. 1. Heater not venting cor- 1. Check venting system.
rectly. Vent safety switch If damaged or blocked,
shuts off heater. repair. If venting system
is OK, have qualified
service person replace
vent safety switch, wire
harness, or thermo-
couple interrupter.
2. Low line pressure. 2. Contact local propane
gas company.
3. Pilot partially clogged. 3. Clean pilot (see Clean-
ing and Maintenance,
page 25).
Gas odor even when 1. Gas leak. See Warning 1. Find and correct all
control knob is in OFF statement at top of leaks (see Checking Gas
position. page. Connections, page 13).
2. Control valve damaged. 2. Replace control valve.
Gas odor during com- 1. Foreign matter between 1. Take apart gas tubing
bustion. control valve and burner. and remove foreign mat-
2. Gas leak. See Warning ter.
statement at top of 2. Find and correct all
page. leaks (see Checking Gas
3. Foreign fumes in area of Connections, page 13).
heater being drawn 3. Ventilate area around
through burner combus- heater to remove any
tion. foreign fumes.

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 SERVICE WARNING
PROCEDURES Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing.
Unless you need gas supply for testing, shut off manual
shutoff valve before servicing. Only a qualified service
person should service and repair heater and venting
Removing Control Valve system.
and Burner Tube
1. Shut off gas supply to
heater.
2. Remove lower front Control Rod
access panel on heater. Cotter Pin
3. Disconnect burner tube
from orifice holder (see
Figure 22). Control Valve Control Valve
4. Remove pilot gas line Bracket
from control valve (see
Figure 22).
5. Disconnect wire connec-
tors from thermocouple
interrupter (see Figure
22).
6. Remove thermocouple
and thermocouple inter-
rupter from control valve.
7. Remove cotter pin from Mounting
control valve. This Screw
releases the control rod Burner
from valve (see Figure Tube Wire Connector
Orifice
22). Holder
8. Remove the two mounting
screws from control valve
mounting bracket (see
Figure 22). Thermocouple
9. Remove assembly from Interrupter
the rear of heater.
10. To reinstall, reverse above
steps. Turn on gas to Thermocouple Pilot Gas Line
heater and check for gas
leaks. Apply a mixture of
liquid soap and water to Wire Connector
all joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak. Correct all
leaks at once. Figure 22 - Removing Control Valve and Burner Tube
11. Replace lower front
access panel.

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 SERVICE
PROCEDURES
Continued

Removing Burner
1. Shut off gas supply to
Burner
heater.
2. Remove lower front
access panel on heater.
3. Disconnect burner tube
from orifice holder (see
Figure 23).
4. Remove orifice holder
from burner (see Figure Burner
23). Tube
5. Remove pilot burner Pilot Burner
bracket nuts and remove Pilot Burner Assembly
pilot assembly (see Figure Bracket Nut
23).
Orifice
6. Move burner to the right
Holder
for clearance. Rotate
burner 90° and remove
burner through lower front
access opening. Figure 23 - Removing Burner Tube, Orifice Holder,
7. To reinstall, reverse above and Pilot Burner Assembly (35,000 BTU/Hr Burner Shown)
steps. Turn on gas to
heater and check for gas Continued
leaks. Apply a mixture of
liquid soap and water to
all joints. Bubbles form-
ing show a leak. Correct
all leaks at once.
8. Replace lower front
access panel.

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PROCEDURES
Continued
Changing Burner Orifice Burner
1. Shut off gas supply to
heater.
2. Remove lower front
access panel on heater.
3. Disconnect burner tube Orifice
from orifice holder (see
Figure 24). Burner
4. Remove orifice holder Tube
from burner (see Figure
24).
5. Use socket or open-end
wrench to remove the old
Orifice
orifice from the orifice
Holder
holder.
6. Clean and replace orifice,
or replace with new Figure 24 - Orifice Location (35,000 BTU/Hr Burner Shown)
orifice.
7. Turn on gas to heater and
check for gas leaks. Apply
a mixture of liquid soap
and water to all joints.
Bubbles forming show a
leak. Correct all leaks at
once.
8. Replace lower front
access panel.

Figure 25 - Orifice

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 You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting.
TECHNICAL If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-
SERVICE 5190.

SPECIFICATIONS 35,000 BTU/Hr 50,000 BTU/Hr

Model Model
BTU 35,000 50,000
Type Gas Propane Only Propane Only
Ignition Piezo Piezo
Pressure Regulator Setting 10.5" W.C. 10.5" W.C.
Inlet Gas Pressure
Maximum 14" W.C. 14" W.C.
Minimum 11" W.C. 11" W.C.
Dimensions, Inches
Heater (H x W x D) 25 x 27 1/4 x 16 28 x 32 1/2 x 16
Shipping Weight (pounds) 78 98
Flue Vent Size 4" dia. 4" dia.
Orifice Size 52 drill, ø .0635 46 drill, ø .081

Note: These heaters are certified for elevations of 0-4500 feet above sea level. For
elevations above 2000 feet, de-rate heater 4% for each 1000 feet above sea level.

When gas pressure is too low

SERVICE • pilot will not stay lit
HINTS • burner will have delayed ignition
• heater will not produce specified heat
• propane gas supply may be low
When gas quality is bad
• pilot will not stay lit
• burner will produce yellow flames and soot
• heater will backfire when lit
You may feel your gas pressure is too low or gas quality is bad. If so, contact your
local propane gas supplier.

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 ORDERING Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty cover-
age for parts replaced under warranty.
REPLACEMENT Parts Under Warranty
Contact Vanguard dealer or call DESA International’s Technical Service Depart-
PARTS ment at 1-800-323-5190.
When calling DESA International, have ready
• your name
• your address
• model number of your heater
• how heater was malfunctioning
• type of gas used (propane or natural gas)
• purchase date
Usually, we will ask you to return the defective part to the factory.
Parts Not Under Warranty
Contact Vanguard dealer. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), either
contact your nearest Parts Central (below) or call DESA International’s Parts
Department at 1-800-972-7879.
When calling DESA International, have ready
• model number of your heater
• the replacement part number

PARTS These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support
our customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. For
CENTRALS certain parts, some Parts Centrals may refer you to a dealer in your area. When
calling a Parts Central, ask for the Parts Department.
Howard Industries Washer Equipment Co. Warmer Image/Halco
1514 South Maple Ave. 1715 Main Street Enterprises
Los Angeles, CA 90015 Kansas City, MO 64108 208 Carter Dr., Unit 21
213-747-5121 KS, MO, AR West Chester, PA 19382
Victor Manufacturing 816-842-3911 215-696-2670
42 Rumsey Road Controls, Inc. 1-800-368-0803
E. Hartford, CT 06108 6820 Glenwood Ave. LaPorte’s Parts & Service
NY, NJ, DE, PA, MD Raleigh, NC 27612 2444 North 5th Street
203-289-4223 NC, SC, VA, MD Hartsville, SC 29550
919-787-2242 803-879-3009
Controlled Engineering
1-800-334-5886
299 Roosevelt Road Cans Unlimited, Inc.
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Taratin Tank Co. P. O. Box 645
708-469-7300 P.O. Box 6129 Taylor, SC 29687
Freehold, NJ 07728 All States
Portable Heater Parts
908-780-9340 803-879-3009
342 N. County Rd 400E
800-922-0724 1-800-845-5301
Valparaiso, IN 46383
All States East Coast Energy Dealers LP Equip. Co.
219-462-7441 707 Broadway P.O. Box 341145
1-800-362-6951 W. Long Branch, NJ 07764 Bartlett, TN 38184
908-870-8809
FBD Al, TN
1-800-755-8809
601 Hope Street 901-386-8780
ATP Services 800-428-8902
Bowling Green, KY 42101
990 Avenue of Americas
502-796-8406 Capitol Hydronic Supply
New York, NY 10018
800-654-8534 104 West Jefferson Street
212-967-6255
American Air Dist. Falls Church, VA 22046
Dayton Hardware 703-416-8555
537 W. 62nd Street
P. O. Box 275
Shreveport, LA 71108 North Dayton Station Tuco Industrial Products
318-861-0634 Dayton, OH 45404 P.O. Box 5076
Master Service Center All States Lynwood, WA 98046
1184 Wilson 513-258-3721 206-743-9533
Grand Rapids, MI 49504 OH only 1-800-762-3426 1-800-735-1268
616-791-4760 Central Air Supply Auer Steel & Heating Supply
800-446-1446 424 North Rockwell 2935 W. Silver Spring Dr.
Oklahoma City, OK 73127 Milwaukee, WI 53209
34 405-495-0014 414-463-1234
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 Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply
ACCESSORIES these accessories, either contact your nearest Parts Central (see page 34) or call
DESA International’s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879. You can also write to
the address listed on the back page of this manual.

BLOWER KIT - PART NUMBER GA6010

For all models. Provides better heat distribution.
Makes heater more efficient. Complete installation
and operating instructions provided with blower.

MANUAL SHUTOFF
VALVE - GA5010
For all models. Manual shutoff valve
with 1/8" NPT tap.

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 ILLUSTRATED
PARTS LIST
Burner
Assembly
1

3
2

7 50 Model 11
27
23 6

7
35 Model 7

25 6
8

10
22
11
9
26 28 13
24
24-1 24-3 12
19 14
24-2 24-4
21
20 15
17
16

18
16
4
17

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 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow
the instructions listed under Ordering Replacement Parts on page 34 of this
Burner manual.
Assembly
KEY PART NUMBER FOR
NO. GVB50P GVB35P DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 100206-02 100206-01 Combustion Chamber 1
2 098324-02 098324-02 Control Knob 1
3 097159-02 097159-02 Piezo Ignitor 1
4 098271-05 098271-05 Ignitor Cable 1
5 099974-02 099974-01 Control Rod 1
6 099704-05 063015 Limit Switch Bracket 1
7 —— M11084-26 Screw, #10-16 x 3/8" 3
M11084-26 —— Screw, #10-16 x 3/8" 2
8 099986-01 099986-01 Wire Assembly 1
9 100000-01 100000-01 Cotter Pin 1
10 231939 231940 Limit Switch 1
11 M11084-38 —— Screw, #8-18 x 3/8" 3
—— M11084-38 Screw, #8-18 x 3/8" 2
12 099211-01 099211-01 Screw, #10-16 x 2 1/2" 2
13 100207-02 100207-02 Control Valve 1
14 098265-01 098265-01 Elbow 1
15 098936-02 098936-02 Thermocouple Interrupter 1
16 100028-02 100028-02 Pilot Tubing 1
17 100307-01 100307-01 Thermocouple 1
18 099976-02 099976-02 Burner Tube 1
19 530988 530988 Control Bracket 1
20 100309-01 100309-01 Orifice Holder 1
21 530124 100469-01 Orifice 1
22 100385-01 100384-01 Burner Assembly 1
23 100090-01 100090-01 Burner Bracket 1
24 100308-02 100308-02 Pilot Assembly 1
24-1 100467-01 100467-01 Pilot Sleeve 1
24-2 100466-01 100466-01 Pilot Nut 1
24-3 100468-01 100468-01 Pilot Electrode 1
24-4 100465-01 100465-01 Nut Electrode 1
25 101342-05 101342-04 Glass Panel Package
(includes bottom glass retainer) 1
26 098249-01 098249-01 Nut, M5 x 0.8 2
27 530192 530192 Glass Spring 2
28 098304-01 098304-01 Screw, #10-24 x 3/8" 3

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ILLUSTRATED the instructions listed under Ordering Replacement Parts on page 34 of this
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KEY
NO. GVB50P GVB35P DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 100202-02 100202-01 Lower Front Panel 1
2 098304-01 098304-01 Screw, #10-16 x 3/8" 2
3 100053-02BR 100053-01BR Hearth Assembly 1
(includes items 5 & 7)
4 100204-02 100204-01 Top Panel 1
5 098304-02 098304-02 Screw, #6-20 x 3/8" 2
6 M11084-26 —— Screw, #10-16 x 3/8" 17
—— M11084-26 Screw, #10-16 x 3/8" 19
7 100205-02BR 100205-01BR Glass Guard 1
8 100203-02 100203-01 Cabinet Assembly 1
9 099123-01 099123-01 Thermobulb Clip 2
10 100101-02BS 100101-01BS Cabinet Back 1
11 099997-01 099997-01 Switch Plug 1
PARTS AVAILABLE - NOT SHOWN
099988-01 099988-01 Lighting Instructions
Decal, English 1
100157-01 100157-01 Lighting Instructions
Decal, French 1
099987-01 099987-01 Control Position Decal 1
100154-01 100154-01 Warning Decal 1
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 WARRANTY INFORMATION
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.

LIMITED WARRANTY
VANGUARD VENTED PROPANE GAS HEATERS

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

This DESA product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defect in material and workmanship under normal use and
maintenance for a period of one year from the date of installation whether or not actual use begins on that date. It is the responsibility of
the consumer/owner to establish the warranty period. You are required to furnish proof of installation date, which may be a Bill of Sales
or other payment record which verifies the original installation. A new or remanufactured part to replace any defective part will be provided,
at DESA’s sole option, without charge for the part itself, FOB the shipping point. The exchanged part will be warranted for only the
unexpired portion of the original warranty. Defective parts must be returned to DESA, transportation charges prepaid, (DESA is not
responsible for any freight charges), where DESA will establish to its sole satisfaction that the part was or became defective under normal
use and maintenance. This warranty provides a labor allowance to restore the product to proper operating condition. No reimbursement
will be made for transportation, diagnostics, shipping, handling, or other incidental expenses. This warranty applies only to the product
in its original installation location and is voided if the product is reinstalled elsewhere.
LIMITED FOUR YEAR WARRANTY ON COMBUSTION CHAMBER
During the second through fifth years after the date of original installation, DESA further warrants the combustion chamber against defects
in material and workmanship under normal use and maintenance. A replacement combustion chamber will be provided under the same
conditions as stated in the one year warranty.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES
All implied warranties (including implied warranties of merchantability) are hereby limited in duration to the period for which each limited
warranty is given. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to
you. The expressed warranties made in this warranty are exclusive and may not be altered, enlarged, or changed by any distributor, dealer,
or other person whomsoever.
DESA WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
1. Normal maintenance as outlined in the owner’s operation and installation manual including cleaning of component parts; such as,
orifices and burners.
2. Failure to start and/or operate due to voltage or gas condition, blown fuses, open circuit breakers, loose or disconnected wires, low gas
pressure, or other damages due to inadequacy or interruption of electrical service or gas supply.
3. Damage or repairs required as a consequence of faulty or incorrect installation not in conformance with DESA instructions.
4. Damage as a result of floods, winds, lightning, accidents, corrosive atmosphere, or other conditions beyond the control of DESA.
5. Parts or accessories not supplied by DESA.
6. Costs incurred in gaining access to the heater.
7. Damage or repairs needed as a consequence of any misapplication, abuse, unreasonable use, unauthorized alteration, improper
servicing, improper operation, or failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance.
8. Freight charges incurred from parts replacement.
9. DESA product installed outside the Continental U.S.A., Alaska, and Canada.
10. DESA products whose serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed.
11. Fuel or electricity costs or increases in such costs from any reason whatsoever.
12. Any special, indirect or consequential property, economic, or commercial damage of any nature whatsoever. Some states do not allow
the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
No representative, dealer, or other person is authorized to assume for DESA International any additional, different, or other liability in
connection with the sale of this DESA product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
For more information about this warranty, write:

DESA
INTERNATIONAL
2701 Industrial Drive
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004

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