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Desa VANGUARD FVDA18M manual

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  • Page 1

    WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing 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 any appliance. [...]

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    901268-01D 2 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 s[...]

  • Page 3

    901268-01D 3 3 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 9. Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other ac- cessory not approved for use with this log set. 10. The installation and provisions for combustion and ventilation air must conform with the National Fuel Gas Codes, ANSI Z233.1/ [...]

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    901268-01D 4 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com INSTALLATION Flue Opening Specifications Check Gas Type Venting Specifications for Installation INST ALLA TION CHECK GAS TYPE Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not natural gas, you must convert the appliance to propane/LP. Follow the ins[...]

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    901268-01D 5 5 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLATION Installing Damper Clamp Damper Clamp Damper Clamp Damper Manufactured Fireplace Masonry Fireplace Figure 3 - Attaching Damper Clamp Damper Damper INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP Secure the damper stop clamp provided[...]

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    901268-01D 6 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections Hearth Pan Installation WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a[...]

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    901268-01D 7 7 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com INSTALLATION Hearth Pan Installation (Cont.) INST ALLA TION Continued Piezo Ignitor Control Rod Extension Screw Valve Cover Control Knob Figure 7 - Removing/Installing Cover, Control Knob, and Piezo Ignitor Thermocouple Ignitor Pilot Figure 8- R[...]

  • Page 8

    901268-01D 8 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com INSTALLATION Testing Burner for Leaks Adding Pan Material Installing the Grate and Logs INST ALLA TION Continued TESTING BURNER FOR LEAKS 1. Generously apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all connections. WARNING: Never check for gas leaks [...]

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    901268-01D 9 9 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 1. STOP! Read the safety information, column one. 2. Make sur e equipment shutoff valv e is fully open. 3. Press in and tur n contr ol knob clockwise to the OFF position. 4. W ait f iv e (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell f or gas arou[...]

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    901268-01D 10 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com Pilot Thermocouple INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT ASSEMBLY The pilot assembly is factory preset for the proper flame height. Alterations may have occurred during shipping and handling. The pilo[...]

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    901268-01D 11 11 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 technica[...]

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    901268-01D 12 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING OBSERVED PROBLEM Pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released Burner does not light after pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner REMEDY 1. Press in control knob fully 2. After pilot lights, keep control knob pressed[...]

  • Page 13

    901268-01D 13 13 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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[...]

  • Page 14

    901268-01D 14 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED P AR TS BREAKDOWN VVSA18M, VVSA24M, VVDA18M, VVDA24M AND VVDA30M 3 2 14 8 26 25 15 16 13 20 21 18 24 19 6 4 17 22 23 10 7 5 5 9 9 11 12 1 27 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VVSA18M, VVSA24M, VVDA18M, VVDA24M and VVDA30M[...]

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    901268-01D 15 15 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 26 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER NO. VVSA18M VVSA24M VVDA18M VVDA24M VVDA30M DESCRIPTI[...]

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    901268-01D 16 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED P AR TS BREAK- DOWN HANOVER ROUND OAK LOG MODELS VSLR18, VSLR24 KINGSTON SPLIT OAK LOG MODELS VDLCR18, VDLCR24, AND VDLCR30 4 2 7 8 5 6 9 3 15 12 1 14 13 10 11 Kingston Split Oak Logs Hanover Round Oak Logs ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOW[...]

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    901268-01D 17 17 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com PARTS LIST VSLR18, VSLR24, VDLCR18, VDLCR24, and VDLCR30 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 26 of this manual. KEY PART NUM[...]

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    901268-01D 18 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED P AR TS BREAKDOWN MODELS FVSA18M, FVSA24M, FVDA18M, FVDA24M AND FVDA30M 3 2 14 8 26 25 15 16 13 20 21 18 24 19 6 4 17 22 23 10 7 5 5 9 9 11 12 1 27 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FVSA18M, FVSA24M, FVDA18M, FVDA24M and FVDA30M[...]

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    901268-01D 19 19 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 26 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER FOR NO. FVSA18M FVSA24M FVDA18M FVDA24M FVDA30M DESCR[...]

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    901268-01D 20 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED P AR TS BREAKDOWN ARLINGTON ROUND OAK LOG MODELS FSLR18, FSLR24 MANCHESTER SPLIT OAK LOG MODELS FDLCR18, FDLCR24 AND FDLCR30 4 2 7 8 6 5 3 15 12 1 14 13 10 11 9 Manchester Split Oak Logs Arlington Round Oak Logs ILLUSTRATED PARTS BRE[...]

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    901268-01D 21 21 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 26 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER FOR NO. FSLR18 FSLR24 FDLCR18 FDLCR24 FDLCR30 DESCRIP[...]

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    901268-01D 22 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED P AR TS BREAKDOWN MODELS CVDA18M, CVDA24M AND CVDA30M 3 26 14 8 2 25 15 16 13 20 21 18 24 19 6 4 17 22 35 23 10 7 5 9 9 11 12 1 27 27 33 32 31 28 29 34 30 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN CVDA18M, CVDA24M and CVDA30M[...]

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    901268-01D 23 23 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 26 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER FOR NO. CVDA18M CVDA24M CVDA30M DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 90[...]

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    901268-01D 24 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED P AR TS BREAKDOWN MODELS CVSA18M, CVSA24M, CPVSA18M AND CPVSA24M 3 23 11 8 2 22 12 13 17 18 15 21 16 6 4 14 19 20 37 10 9 9 1 6 24 25 26 27 28 29 36 30 35 34 33 32 31 7 5 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN CVSA18M, CVDS24M, CPVSA18M and CPV[...]

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    901268-01D 25 25 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 26 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER FOR NO. CVSA18M CVSA24M CPVSA18M CPVSA24M DESCRIPTION[...]

  • Page 26

    901268-01D 26 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ACCESSORIES Purchase these log set accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this[...]

  • Page 27

    901268-01D 27 27 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 1. Where will the product be used? ❍ Living/Family Room ❍ Office/W arehouse ❍ Utility Shed/Outbuilding ❍ Garage ❍ Bedroom ❍ Bathroom ❍ Other 2. If you bought this product yourself, did you plan to purchase this type of product be[...]

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    901268-01D 28 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 TM Postage Required T APE T APE[...]

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    901268-01D 29 29 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________[...]

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    901268-01D 30 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com LIMITED WARRANTY VENTED GAS LOGS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects on burner system for four (4) years, valves/controls for one (1) year, and logs for a lifetime from the date of first purchase, provided that the pr[...]