Desa VVMR18 manual

NA TURAL GAS LOG 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 [...]

2 901267 VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS ® SAFETY INFORMA TION Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the log set may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have log set serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than oth[...]

3 901267 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - Product Identification (VMLR24 Shown) OPTIONAL PRODUCT FEA TURES ON/OFF SAFETY VALVE/ PILOT KIT AND PROPANE/LP CONVERSION An optional valve/safety pilot kit with a piezo ignitor is available for this appliance. This system requires no matches, batteries, or other sources to light. You mus[...]

4 901267 VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS ® PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Sec- tion 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation . All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications: 1. Unusually T ight Construction 2. Unconfined Space 3. Confined Spa[...]

5 901267 OWNER’S MANUAL DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR APPLIANCE LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install appliance plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between [...]

6 901267 VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS ® AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building Outlet Air Ventilated Attic Outlet Air Inlet Air Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space To Crawl Space To Attic Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room, Option 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adj[...]

7 901267 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION WARNING: Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a quali- fied chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly heated. A dirty chimney flue may create and dis- tribute soot within the house. In- spect chimne[...]

8 901267 VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS ® INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP Secure the damper stop clamp provided to the leading edge of the damper as shown in Figure 5. If for any reason this clamp doesn't work on your fireplace, another suitable clamp or permanent stop must be installed, or the damper blade must be cut or removed. Damper Clamp Damper Clamp[...]

9 901267 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 7 - Checking Gas Joints HEARTH KIT ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION Kit Assembly 1 . Unscrew burner inlet fitting from burner manifold. 2 . Place burner manifold in pan with threaded opening facing open knock- out plug (see Figure 8). Make sure the burner ports face downward. 3. Using thread sealan[...]

10 901267 VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS ® 2. Attach the pilot gas line to the pilot out- let of the gas control valve and tighten. Connect the thermocouple to the rear of the gas control valve. See Figure 11. Do not overtighten. If using propane/LP gas, see Changing Pilot Orifice, page 11. 3. Install the inlet fitting into the inlet opening of the gas [...]

11 901267 OWNER’S MANUAL TESTING BURNER FOR LEAKS 1. Generously apply soapy solution to all connections. WARNING: Never check for gas leaks with open flame. 2. Light the burner with the shutoff valve no more than half open and holding a match slightly in front of the pan (see Lighting Instructions, page 12). 3. Inspect all connections for bubbles[...]

12 901267 VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS ® LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS OPERA TING APPLIANCE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell nex[...]

13 901267 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off log set and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair log set. POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY OBSERVED PROBLEM Continued Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s Technical Service web site at www.desatech.com . Note: All troubleshooting ite[...]

14 901267 VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS ® OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at pilot (GA9000 Only) When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at pilot but no ignition (GA9000 Only) Pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released (GA9000 Only) Burner does not light after pilot is lit (GA9000 Only) Delay[...]

15 901267 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: 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 re[...]

16 901267 VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS ® ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN VVMR18 VVMR24 3 1 8 6 12 10 11 10 4 2 7 9 5[...]

17 901267 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual. VVMR18 VVMR24 KEY PART NUMBER FOR NO. VVMR18 VVMR24 DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 901063-01 901063-01 Brass 3/8 FLR x 1/2 FPT Elbow 1 2 901057-01 901057-01 Bras[...]

18 901267 VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS ® ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN LOG SET MODELS VMLR18, AND VMLR24 This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER FOR NO. VMLR18 VMLR24 DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 901603-01 901604-01 Bottom [...]

19 901267 OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES Purchase these log set accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral information. You can also write to the ad- dress listed on the back page of this manual. EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE - GA5010 For all mode[...]

LIMITED WARRANTY VANGUARD VENTED GAS LOGS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects on burner system for four (4) years and logs for a lifetime 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 t[...]