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Desa VVSA18R manual

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  • Page 1

    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 any appli[...]

  • Page 2

    ® 2 901272 VENTED GAS LOGS 1. This appliance, as supplied, is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is con- vertible for use with propane/LP . SAFETY INFORMA TION Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re- semble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these [...]

  • Page 3

    3 901272 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - Product Identification (VVDA24 Shown) LOCAL CODES Install and use log set with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1 , also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc[...]

  • Page 4

    ® 4 901272 VENTED 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 Space The in[...]

  • Page 5

    5 901272 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 [...]

  • Page 6

    ® 6 901272 VENTED 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 Adjoining Ro[...]

  • Page 7

    7 901272 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[...]

  • Page 8

    ® 8 901272 VENTED 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 Damper M[...]

  • Page 9

    9 901272 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 7 - Checking Gas Joints HEARTH KIT ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION Kit Assembly Note: The following instructions apply to both standard single bar burners, as well as dual flame “U” style burners. Be sure all pipe threaded connections are tight, and have thread compound to prevent leaks. 1. De[...]

  • Page 10

    ® 10 901272 VENTED GAS LOGS INST ALLA TION Continued Propane/LP Gas Conversion To convert to propane/LP gas, the regulator pressure must be reset. Also, the burner inlet fitting and pilot orifice must be replaced. The propane/LP burner inlet fitting is supplied with the orifice installed for your log set. Burner Inlet Fitting 1. Remove the burner [...]

  • Page 11

    11 901272 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued O F F P I L O T O N Figure 18 - Installing Propane/LP Pilot Orifice Pilot Orifice Changing Pilot Orifice The pilot is provided with a natural gas orifice installed. For propane/LP gas you must remove it and replace it with a pro- pane/LP orifice. The hardware kit contains an propane/LP orifice wit[...]

  • Page 12

    ® 12 901272 VENTED GAS LOGS INST ALLA TION Continued O F F P I L O T O N Figure 20 - Installing Grate (Pan Material Not Shown) Figure 21 - Installing Front and Back Logs (Number and style of your logs may vary) Figure 22 - Placement of Top Logs (Manchester Split Oak Logs Shown) Grate Grate Steps O F F P I L O T O N O F F P I L O T O N O F F P I L [...]

  • Page 13

    13 901272 OWNER’S MANUAL O F F P I L O T O N 1. STOP! Read the safety inf ormation, page 12 column 3. 2. Make sur e manual shutoff valve is fully open. 3. If Using Optional Hand-Held Re- mote or W all Switch: Set switch to OFF position. 4. Press in and tur n control knob clock- wise to the OFF position. 5. W ait fi ve (5) minutes to clear out any[...]

  • Page 14

    ® 14 901272 VENTED GAS LOGS NOTICE: You must light the pilot before using the hand-held re- mote control unit. See Lighting Instructions . OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION Note: All remote control accessories must be purchased separately. Follow instruc- tions included with the remote control. 1 . After lighting, let pilot flame bur n for about one minut[...]

  • Page 15

    15 901272 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 1. Poor fuel quality 2. Fireplace venting system not drafting properly 3. Excessive flame impingement or block- age 4. Improper fuel/air mixture[...]

  • Page 16

    ® 16 901272 VENTED GAS LOGS OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at pilot When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at pilot but no ignition Pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released Burner does not light after pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner REMEDY 1. Reconnect ignitor cable 2. Free igni[...]

  • Page 17

    17 901272 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, cal[...]

  • Page 18

    ® 18 901272 VENTED GAS LOGS ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN MODELS VVSA18R, VVSA24R, VVDA18R, VVDA24R, AND VVDA30R O F F P I L O T O N 3 15 18 21 16 13 24 6 4 17 22 20 17 14 23 10 7 5 5 9 9 11 12 1 19 2 8 25[...]

  • Page 19

    19 901272 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 22 of this manual. MODELS VVSA18R, VVSA24R, VVDA18R, VVDA24R, AND VVDA30R KEY PART NUMBER FOR NO. VVSA18R VVSA24R VVDA18R VVDA24R VVDA30R DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 901063-01 9[...]

  • Page 20

    ® 20 901272 VENTED GAS LOGS ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN LOG SET MODELS VSLR18, VSLR24, 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[...]

  • Page 21

    21 901272 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST LOG SET MODELS VSLR18, VSLR24, VDLCR18, VDLCR24, AND VDLCR30 This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER FOR NO. VSLR18 VSLR24 VDLCR18 VDLCR24 VDLCR30 DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 — —[...]

  • Page 22

    ® 22 901272 VENTED GAS LOGS RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRC SERIES For all models. Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off by using a hand-held remote control. WALL-MOUNT ON/OFF SWITCH - GWMS2 (Not Shown) For all models. Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off with a wall switch. ACCESSORIES Purchase these log se[...]

  • Page 23

    23 901272 OWNER’S MANUAL NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________[...]

  • Page 24

    LIMITED WARRANTY VANGUARD 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 product has been properly installed, operated and ma intained in accordance with all applicable [...]