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Desa HFVMR18 manual

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  • Page 1

    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 [...]

  • Page 2

    2 901915 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 others[...]

  • Page 3

    3 901915 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - Product Identification (HFVMR24 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 mu[...]

  • Page 4

    4 901915 VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS 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- spe[...]

  • Page 5

    5 901915 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP Secure the damper stop clamp provided to the leading edge of the damper as shown in Figure 3. 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 Damper Man[...]

  • Page 6

    6 901915 VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS 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 shutof f v alv e no more than half open and holding a match slightly in front of the pan (see Lighting Instructions, page 7). 3. Inspect all connections fo[...]

  • Page 7

    7 901915 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 8 - Installing Grate (Pan Material Not Shown) Figure 9 - Placement of Bottom Logs Grate Burner Pan Figure 10 - Placement of Top Logs INSTALLING THE GRATE AND LOGS 1. Place the grate over the b ur ner pan. The grate should “lock” into place over the corners of the pan (see Figure 8). 2. P[...]

  • Page 8

    8 901915 VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS 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 Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com . Note: All troubleshooting items [...]

  • Page 9

    9 901915 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[...]

  • Page 10

    10 901915 VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN HFVMR18 HFVMR24 3 6 12 10 11 10 4 7 9 5 1 8 2[...]

  • Page 11

    11 901915 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 13 of this manual. HFVMR18 HFVMR24 KEY PART NUMBER FOR NO. HFVMR18 HFVMR24 DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 901058-01 901058-01 Brass 3/8 FLR x 1/2 FPT Adapter 1 2 901059-01 901059-0[...]

  • Page 12

    12 901915 VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN LOG SET This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 13 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER FOR NO. 18" 24" DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 901656-01 901657-01 Bottom Front 1 2 2 901666-01 901[...]

  • Page 13

    13 901915 OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES Contact authorized dealers of this product or Parts Dealers on page 14. EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE - GA5010 For all models. Equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap. Fits 1/2" NPT pipe. RECEIVER AND HAND- HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT - CGHRC Series For all models. Allows the gas log set to be turned on and [...]

  • Page 14

    14 901915 VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS P ARTS DEALERS These Parts Dealers are privately-owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. Baltimore Electric 1348 Dixwell Avenue Hamden, CT 06514-0322 1-800-397-7553 203-248-7553 Parts Department Portable Heater Parts 342 N. Count[...]

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    15 901915 OWNER’S MANUAL NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________[...]

  • Page 16

    LIMITED WARRANTY COMFORT GLOW VENTED GAS LOGS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects on burner system for three (3) years and logs for a lifetime f rom 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 u[...]