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Vermont Castings VCBVTN/TP & VCPVTN/TP Room Heater

VERMONT

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Models: VCBV30TN, VCBV30TP - 30,000 Btu/Hr Thermostat

VCBV20TN, VCBV20TP - 20,000 Btu/Hr Thermostat

VCBV10TN, VCBV10TP - 10,000 Btu/Hr Thermostat

Blue Flame Heaters

Unvented

Gas-Fired Room Heater

Please read this manual

before installing and using

appliance.

WARNING: If the information in

this manual is not followed

exactly, a fire or explosion may

result causing property damage,

personal injury of loss of life.

• Do not store or use gasoline or

other flammable vapors and liquids in

the vicinity of this or any 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

form 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.

INSTALLER / CONSUMER

SAFETY INFORMATION

User’s Operation and Installation Manual

Installer: Leave this manual

with the consumer.

Consumer: Retain this

manual for future reference.

20003770 8/02 Rev. 1

Models: VCPV30TN, VCPV30TP - 30,000 Btu/Hr Thermostat

VCPV18TN, VCPV18TP - 18,000 Btu/Hr Thermostat

VCPV10TN, VCPV10TP - 10,000 Btu/Hr Thermostat

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VERMONT

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Plaque Heaters

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Vermont Castings VCBVTN/TP & VCPVTN/TP Room Heater INSTALLER / CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this manual before installing and using appliance. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury of loss of life.
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Vermont Castings VCBVTN/TP & VCPVTN/TP Room Heater General Safety Information SAFETY: Accidents are always tragic, especially because so many of them could have been prevented with a little care and judgment. There are some basic good practices we hope you will follow for safe use of your gas fired room heater. IMPORTANT: Read this user’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate or service this heater.
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Vermont Castings VCBVTN/TP & VCPVTN/TP Room Heater VCBVTN, VCBVTP, VCPVTN and VCPVTP Specifications Models VCBV30TN VCBV20TN VCBV10TN VCBV30TP VCBV20TP VCBV10TP VCPV30TN VCPV18TN VCPV10TN VCPV30TP VCPV18TP VCPV10TP Gas Type Natural LP Natural LP Input Rating (Btu/Hr) Variable Min. Max.
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Vermont Castings VCBVTN/TP & VCPVTN/TP Room Heater Installation Installation Requirements Fresh Air for Combustion and Ventilation WARNING: This heater must have fresh air for proper operation. If not, poor fuel combustion could result. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. Modern construction standards have resulted in homes that are highly energy-efficient and that allow little heat loss.
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Vermont Castings VCBVTN/TP & VCPVTN/TP Room Heater This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes. *Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale from manufacturer. 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.
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Vermont Castings VCBVTN/TP & VCPVTN/TP Room Heater Connect to Gas Supply Before connecting the appliance, turn of all gas appliances. Close the main gas valve at the gas meter or Lp tank. Make certain there is good ventilation where the installation will be made. Installation should comply with all applicable building codes and ANSI Z223.1, latest edition. Use LP gas resistant pipe compound to seal threaded joints.
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Vermont Castings VCBVTN/TP & VCPVTN/TP Room Heater Open Pressure Regulator Manual Shut-Off Valve Closed Control Valve Heater Cabinet 3/8” NPT Nipple Sediment Trap Test Gauge Connection Tee Joint Reducer Bushing to 1/8” NPT 1/8” NPT Plug Tab Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Cap RH103 Ground Joint Union Manual Shutt-Off Valve Manual Shut-Off Valve From Gas Meter Natural Gas (4” w.c. to 10.5” w.c. Pressure) LP Gases (11.5” w.c. to 14.0” w.c. Pressure) RH104 Fig. 7 Manual shut-off valve location. Fig.
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Vermont Castings VCBVTN/TP & VCPVTN/TP Room Heater Operating Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY - READ THIS SECTION 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. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next to floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
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Vermont Castings VCBVTN/TP & VCPVTN/TP Room Heater Manual Lighting Instructions VCBV Heater 1. Remove lower front panel. Yellow Tipping 2. Follow steps 1 through 4 as stated under Lighting Instructions. 3. Press and turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position. Correct 4. With control knob pressed in, strike match, hold match to pilot until pilot lights. Incorrect RH106 5. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob. 6.
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Vermont Castings VCBVTN/TP & VCPVTN/TP Room Heater Troubleshooting Problem When control knob is pressed in and turned counterclockwise to ignition, there is no spark at ODS pilot. When control knob is pressed in and turned counterclockwise to ignition/pilot position, there is spark but no ignition. ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released. Possible Cause 1. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong. 2. Ignitor electrode broken. 3. Ignitor cable pinched or broken. 4.
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Vermont Castings VCBVTN/TP & VCPVTN/TP Room Heater Troubleshooting, continued Problem Heater produces a clicking noise just after burner is lit or turned off. Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position. Possible Cause Solution 1. Metal expanding and contracting. Gas odor during combustion. 1. Gas leaks. Refer to front page Warnings. 2. Gas control defective. 1. Foreign matter in gas or on burner ports. 2. Heater burning vapors form paint, impurities in air. Heater shuts off on ODS 3.
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Vermont Castings VCBVTN/TP & VCPVTN/TP Room Heater 10 12 5 13a,b 15 18 20 21a,b 14 19 9a 9b 16 25a,b 17 11 6 22a,b 8 7 6 2 3 23 24 4 1 3771 The Vermont Castings Majestic Products Company reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. VCBVTN/ TP Unvented Room Heater Item / Model Number 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9a. 9b. 10. 11. 12. 13a. 13b. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.
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Vermont Castings VCBVTN/TP & VCPVTN/TP Room Heater VCBVTN/ TP, continued 20. 21a. 21b. 22a. 22b. 23. 24. 25a. 25b.
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Vermont Castings VCBVTN/TP & VCPVTN/TP Room Heater 11 9 17 20a,b 12 14 17 13 19 6 23a,b 15 16 5 18a,b 8 4 10 7 5 3 21 2 22 1 3770 The Vermont Castings Majestic Products Company reserves the right to make changes in design, materials, specifications, prices and discontinue colors and products at any time, without notice. VCPVTN/ TP Unvented Room Heater 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18a. 18b. 19.
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Vermont Castings VCBVTN/TP & VCPVTN/TP Room Heater VCPVTN/TP, continued 20a. 20b. 21. 22. 23a. 23b.
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Vermont Castings VCBVTN/TP & VCPVTN/TP Room Heater Warranty Service and Limited Warranty The Vermont Castings Majestic Products Company warrants this product to be free form defects in materials and components for two (2) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.