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(VENT -FREE) N A TURAL G A S STOVE H E A T E R OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL 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 [...]
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2 104461 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS STOVE HEA TER DESA INTERNA TIONAL 1. 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. 2. 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 [...]
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3 104461 OWNER’S MANUAL LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54* . *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association, Inc. Batterymar[...]
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4 104461 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS STOVE HEA TER DESA INTERNA TIONAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Today’s homes are built more energy effi- cient 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 an[...]
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5 104461 OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER 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 heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless pa[...]
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6 104461 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS STOVE HEA TER DESA INTERNA TIONAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors (Amity ™ Stove Model Shown) Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building (Amity ™ Stove Model Shown) VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an a[...]
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7 104461 OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Never install the heater • in a bedroom or bathroom • in a recreational vehicle • where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 42 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater • in high traffic areas • in windy or drafty areas INST ALLA TION WARNING: A qualified ser-[...]
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8 104461 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS STOVE HEA TER DESA INTERNA TIONAL INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 6 - Laying Down Stove On Side (Stove Style May Vary Depending on Model) Front of Stove Unit Pallet Wood Bolted to Stove Body Bottom Top of Stove Unit Front of Stove Unit Top of Stove Unit Drop Cloth/ Blanket 5. Remove all contents from inside stove ca[...]
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9 104461 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 8 - Locating Threaded Holes for Stove Bottom, Legs, and Door Attachment (Appearance May Vary Depending on Model) Leg Hole Leg Hole Leg Hole Leg Hole Door Hinge Step Bolt Hole Door Catch Bolt With Adjustable Hex Nuts Hole Stove Bottom Hole Front Bottom Of Stove Unit Amity ™ and Townsend ™ Models 8. Fasten each le[...]
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10 104461 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS STOVE HEA TER DESA INTERNA TIONAL INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 13 - Attaching Stove Door (Appearance May Vary Depending on Model) Step Bolt Door Hinge Threaded Hole Stove Door Stove Bottom Bolt Shoulder Door Hinge Step Bolt Bolt Shoulder Adjusting Nut Bolt Stop Catch Bolt Door Claw Door Figure 14 - Catch Bolt an[...]
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11 104461 OWNER’S MANUAL H I L O O F F P I L O T O N INSTALLING GAS LOG HEATER INTO STOVE 1. Remove log and gas log heater from carton. Note: Do not pick up gas log heater by the burner itself. This could damage heater . Always handle the gas log heater by the heater base only . 2. Remove all protective packaging ap- plied to log and gas log heat[...]
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12 104461 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS STOVE HEA TER DESA INTERNA TIONAL Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Cap 3" Minimum Sediment Trap Gas Regulator From Gas Meter (5" W.C.** to 10.5" W.C. Pressure) CSA Design-Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap* Approved Flexible Gas Hose (if allowed by local codes) Figure 21 - Gas Connection ([...]
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13 104461 OWNER’S MANUAL O N POSI T O PO S CAUTION: Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings. We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figures 20 and 21 on page 12. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system [...]
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14 104461 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS STOVE HEA TER DESA INTERNA TIONAL O F F P I L O T O N L O I H AUTO OFF ON LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS OPERA TING HEA TER 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. A. This appli[...]
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15 104461 OWNER’S MANUAL TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. T urn contr ol knob clockwise to the OFF position. 2. Set selector switch in the OFF posi- tion to keep fr om draining batter y . Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot stays lit) You may shut off the burners and keep the pilot lit by doing one of the following: 1. T urn contr[...]
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16 104461 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS STOVE HEA TER DESA INTERNA TIONAL WARNING: Do not operate heater between PILOT and HIGH positions. CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equip- ment shutoff valve VARIABLE CONTROL OPERATION The variable control valve can be set to any heat setting and flame height desired, by simply turning the [...]
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17 104461 OWNER’S MANUAL Thermocouple Pilot Burner Figure 30 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 31 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN (Remote-Ready Models) Figure 30 shows a correct pilot flame pat- tern. Figure 31 shows an incorrect pilot flame patte[...]
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18 104461 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS STOVE HEA TER DESA INTERNA TIONAL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circu- lating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a quali- fied service pers[...]
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19 104461 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com . Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never[...]
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20 104461 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS STOVE HEA TER DESA INTERNA TIONAL OBSERVED PROBLEM Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace White powder residue [...]
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21 104461 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 reach your gas supplier,[...]
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22 104461 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS STOVE HEA TER DESA INTERNA TIONAL ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN SVYD18NR FSVYD18NR O F F P I L O T O N H I L O H I L O O F F P I L O T O N 17 17 18 19 24 15 14 16 13 12 12 11 22 23 20 10 9 21 4 8 5 3 2 21 7 6 1[...]
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23 104461 OWNER’S MANUAL P AR TS LIST SVYD18NR FSVYD18NR This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 104026-01 Stove Log 1 2 103779-01 ODS Pilot (NG) 1 3 098249-01 ODS Nut 2 4 104423-01 Burner[...]
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24 104461 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS STOVE HEA TER DESA INTERNA TIONAL ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN SVYD18N FSVYD18N 20 7 20 20 5 8 15 16 18 22 20 21 17 19 18 3 9 12 1 10 11 6 20 4 2 13 17 14[...]
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25 104461 OWNER’S MANUAL P AR TS LIST SVYD18N FSVYD18N This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 104026-01 Stove Log 1 2 098276-01 Hex Head Plug, 1/8" NPT 1 3 098249-01 Nut, M5 2 4 102776-[...]
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26 104461 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS STOVE HEA TER DESA INTERNA TIONAL ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN AMITY ™ SCIVF(*) SERIES PSCIVF(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) 1 2 5 8 7-4 6 5 5 7-1 7-2 5 4 7-3 3 1R 1C 1L Note: Your stove may have a three-piece removable top grate or a one-piece remov- able top grate depending on model.[...]
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27 104461 OWNER’S MANUAL P AR TS LIST AMITY ™ SCIVF(*) SERIES PSCIVF(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) This list contains replaceable parts used in your stove. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. * Included In Hardware Kit KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 10417[...]
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28 104461 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS STOVE HEA TER DESA INTERNA TIONAL ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN SHERATON ™ NSCIVF(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) 1 2 5 7 5 6-4 6-1 6-2 4 6-3 6-4 3 1R 1C 1L Note: Your stove may have a three- piece removable top grate or a one- piece removable top grate depend- ing on model.[...]
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29 104461 OWNER’S MANUAL P AR TS LIST SHERATON ™ NSCIVF(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) This list contains replaceable parts used in your stove. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. * Included In Hardware Kit KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 104808-01 One-Piec[...]
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30 104461 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS STOVE HEA TER DESA INTERNA TIONAL ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN TOWNSEND ™ FC(*) AND PFC(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) 1R 1C 1L 5 8 8 7-4 6 5 5 7-1 7-2 5 4 7-3 2 3[...]
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31 104461 OWNER’S MANUAL P AR TS LIST TOWNSEND ™ FC(*) AND PFC(*) SERIES (*Indicates Color Suffix Designation) This list contains replaceable parts used in your stove. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. * Included In Hardware Kit KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1C 104171-02 T[...]
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32 104461 VENT -FREE NA TURAL GAS STOVE HEA TER DESA INTERNA TIONAL REPLACEMENT PA R T S Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call DESA International?[...]
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33 104461 OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International at 1-866-672-6040 for referral informa- tion. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE - GA5010 For all models. Equipment shutoff [...]
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LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS LOG HEATERS AND AMITY™, SHERATON™, AND TOWNSEND™ STOVE CHASSIS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with[...]