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  • Page 1

    UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) GAS LOG HEA TER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com Save this manual for future reference. Save this manual for future reference. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result c[...]

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    111640-01B 2 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMA TION WARNINGS WARNING: This product contains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm. DANGER: Carbon monoxide pois[...]

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    111640-01B 3 3 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 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. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any stru[...]

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    111640-01B 4 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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/NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadw[...]

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    111640-01B 5 5 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation. However, in buildings of unusually tight construction, you must provide additional fresh air. Unusually tight c[...]

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    111640-01B 6 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an uncon- fined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction, provide adequate combustion and ven- tilation air by one of the methods described[...]

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    111640-01B 7 7 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com INSTALLATION Check Gas Type Installation and Clearances INST ALLA TION WARNING: A qualified service person must in- stall heater. Follow all local codes. WARNING: Before installing in a solid fuel burn- ing fireplace, the chimney flue and firebo[...]

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    111640-01B 8 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com Minimum Clearances for Side Combustible Material, Side Wall, and Ceiling A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace cabinet to any com- bustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 4. Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf, etc. [...]

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    111640-01B 9 9 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com MANTEL CLEARANCES In addition to meeting noncombustible material clearances, you must also meet required clearances between fireplace opening and mantel shelf. If you do not meet the clearances listed below, you will need a hood. Determining Min[...]

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    111640-01B 10 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLATION Installing Damper Clamp Accessory For Vented Operation Installing Heater Base Assembly INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION Note: When used as a vented heater, appliance must be installed on[...]

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    111640-01B 11 11 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLATION Installing Heater Base Assembly (Cont.) Connecting To Gas Supply 4. Place logs in their proper positions on heater base. 5. Center heater base and logs front-to-back and side-to-side in fireplace. 6. Caref[...]

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    111640-01B 12 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com WARNING: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater val[...]

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    111640-01B 13 13 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 15, page 12). 2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve or main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas. 3. Make sure contro[...]

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    111640-01B 14 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com INSTALLATION Installing Optional Remote Accessories (Cont.) Installing Logs INST ALLA TION Continued Installing 9-Volt Battery (Not Included) in Hand- Held Remote Control Unit 1. Remove battery cover on back of remote control unit. 2. Attach term[...]

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    111640-01B 15 15 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com INSTALLATION Installing Logs (Cont.) OPERATING HEATER For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Log #2 INST ALLA TION Continued WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing prop- erty damage, pers[...]

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    111640-01B 16 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve. 7. Keep contr ol knob pr essed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob . • If control knob does not pop out when r eleased[...]

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    111640-01B 17 17 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com OPERATING HEATER Manual Lighting Procedures Optional Hand-Held Remote Operation OPERA TING HEA TER Continued 1 . F ollow steps 1 thr ough 6 under Lighting Instructions , page 16. 2. Depress contr ol knob and light pilot with match. 3. Keep con[...]

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    111640-01B 18 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com Figure 35 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Thermocouple Pilot Burner Pilot Burner MAIN BURNER Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heater running. All slotted burner flame holes should be open with yellow flame present. All round b[...]

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    111640-01B 19 19 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater clean. In- spect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspect[...]

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    111640-01B 20 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS[...]

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    111640-01B 21 21 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com OBSERVED PROBLEM One or both burners do not light after ODS/ pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Heater produces a whis[...]

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    111640-01B 22 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 neigh[...]

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    111640-01B 23 23 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com TECHNICAL SER VICE You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA Heating Products’ Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. When calling, please have your model and serial number[...]

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    111640-01B 24 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models VGL24PR and VGL24NR ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS VGL24PR AND VGL24NR Note: Items 8 and 11 are Natural Gas only. 25 1 17 29-1 29-5 29-3 29-2 29-4 1 22 1 10 4 1 2 21 27 22 25 13 3 5 6 7 9 8 11 10 12 14 15 [...]

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    111640-01B 25 25 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com PARTS LIST Models VGL24PR and VGL24NR P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER NO. VGL24PR VGL2[...]

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    111640-01B 26 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, either contact your nearest Parts Central or call DESA Heating Products’ Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040 for referral informat[...]

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    111640-01B 27 27 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 1. Where will the product be used? ❍ Living/F amily Room ❍ Office/W arehouse ❍ Utility Shed/Outbuilding ❍ Gar age ❍ Bedroom ❍ Bathroom ❍ Other 2. If y ou bought this product yourself , did you plan to purchase this type of produc[...]

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    111640-01B 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 Postage Required T APE T APE[...]

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    111640-01B 29 29 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________[...]

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    111640-01B 30 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 www.desatech.com KEEP THIS WARRANTY W ARRANTY INFORMA TION Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve t[...]