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PROPANE/LP GAS HEATERS
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VP5D AND VP10A
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You may have further questions about in-
stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If
so, contact DESA International’s Technical
Service Department at 1-800-323-5190.
You can also visit DESA International’s
technical service web site at
www.desatech.com.
TECHNICAL
SERVICE
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low
• pilot will not stay lit
• burner(s) will have delayed ignition
• heater will not produce specified heat
• propane/LP gas supply may be low
When Gas Quality Is Bad
• pilot will not stay lit
• burner(s) will produce 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/LP gas supplier.
SERVICE HINTS
SERVICE
PUBLICATIONS
You can purchase a service manual from the
address listed on the back page of this
manual. Send a check for $5.00 payable to
DESA International.
REPLACEMENT
PARTS
Note:
Use only original replacement parts.
This will protect your warranty coverage for
parts replaced under warranty.
PARTS UNDER WARRANTY
Contact authorized dealer from whom you
purchased this product. If they are unable to
supply original replacement part(s), call
DESA International’s Technical Service De-
partment at 1-800-323-5190 for referral in-
formation.
When contacting your dealer or DESA In-
ternational, have ready:
• your name
• your address
• model and serial numbers of your heater
• how heater was malfunctioning
• type of gas used (propane/LP or natural gas)
• purchase date
Usually, we will ask you to return the defec-
tive part to the factory.
PARTS NOT UNDER
WARRANTY
Contact authorized dealers of this product.
If they cannot supply original replacement
part(s), call DESA International’s Parts
Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral
information.
When calling DESA International, have
ready:
• model number of your heater
• the replacement part number
ACCESSORY
Purchase this heater accessory from your
local dealer. If they cannot supply this ac-
cessory, call DESA International’s Parts
Department at 1-800-972-7879 for infor-
mation. You can also write to the address
listed on the back page of this manual.
EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF
VALVE - GA5010
Equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap.
VP10A VP5D
Btu (Variable) 5,500/10,000 5,500
Type Gas Propane/LP Only Propane/LP 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 18 17
SPECIFICATIONS