Trouble- shooting, Technical service, Specifications – Desa VP5B User Manual
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OBSERVED
PROBLEM
Gas odor even when
control knob is in
OFF position
Gas odor during
combustion
REMEDY
1. Locate and correct all
leaks (see Checking Gas
Connections,
page 14)
2. Replace control valve
1. Take apart gas tubing
and remove foreign
matter
2. Locate and correct all
leaks (see Checking
Gas Connections,
page 14)
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
1. Gas leak.
See Warn-
ing statement at
top of page
2. Control valve defec-
tive
1. Foreign matter be-
tween control valve
and burner
2. Gas leak.
See Warn-
ing statement at
top of page
VP11A
VP5B
BTU (Variable)
5,500/11,000
5,500
Type Gas
Propane Only
Propane Only
Ignition
Piezo
Piezo
Pressure Regulator Setting
8" W.C.
8" W.C.
Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water)
Maximum
14"
14"
Minimum
11"
11''
Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)
Heater
20 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 5
20 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 5
Carton
25 x 16 11/16 x 7 1/2
25 x 16 11/16 x 7 1/2
Weight (pounds)
Heater
14
13
Shipping
17
16
TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
Continued
WARNING ICON
G 001
WARNING
You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting.
If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-
5190.
TECHNICAL
SERVICE
SPECIFICATIONS
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.