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Desa VVTR24 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 901847 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 oth[...]

  • Page 3

    3 901847 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - Product Identification 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 must use this opti[...]

  • Page 4

    4 901847 VENTED NA TURAL 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 Spa[...]

  • Page 5

    5 901847 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 901847 VENTED NA TURAL 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 Adj[...]

  • Page 7

    7 901847 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 901847 VENTED NA TURAL 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[...]

  • Page 9

    9 901847 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 8 - Kit Assembly HEARTH KIT ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION Kit Assembly Note: Be sure all pipe threaded connections are tight, and have thread compound to prevent leaks. 1. Remove burner inlet fitting from front burner (installed in burner pan, see Fig- ure 8). 2. Make sure ports on front burner [...]

  • Page 10

    10 901847 VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS ® OPTIONAL GA9050 SERIES ON/OFF SAFETY VALVE/ PILOT KIT ASSEMBLY For additional convenience and safety, or for propane/LP conversion, an optional ON/ OFF safety valve/pilot kit is available. See Accessories , page 17. WARNING: You must use a ON/OFF safety valve/pilot kit for propane/LP conversion. Natural Gas Ins[...]

  • Page 11

    11 901847 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 16 - Burner Inlet Fitting with Injectors BURNER INLET FITTING Injector for Natural Gas Figure 15 - Kit Assembly Burner Inlet Fitting Front Burner Pipe Nipple Air Restrictor Manifold Block Rear Burner Nozzle Figure 17 - Installing Propane/LP Pilot Orifice Pilot Injector Changing Pilot Orific[...]

  • Page 12

    12 901847 VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS ® LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS OPERA TING APPLIANCE 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. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell nex[...]

  • Page 13

    13 901847 OWNER’S MANUAL GAS SHUTOFF VALVE OPERATION Flame Adjustment Adjust the flame ON/OFF by turning the gas shutoff valve counterclockwise to open or clockwise to close, as necessary. Shutting Off Appliance Turn gas shutoff valve clockwise to the OFF position. During the 2-3 hour appliance break-in period, you may detect an odor from the app[...]

  • Page 14

    14 901847 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 it[...]

  • Page 15

    15 901847 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued www.desatech.com Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at pilot (GA9003 Only) When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at pilot but no ignition (GA9003 Only) Pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released (GA9003 Only) Burner does not li[...]

  • Page 16

    16 901847 VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS ® TROUBLESHOOTING Continued 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 the gas supplier’s instru[...]

  • Page 17

    17 901847 OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-800-432-2382 for information. You can also write to the ad- dress listed on the back page of this manual. EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 For all models. Equip[...]

  • Page 18

    18 901847 VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS ® ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN VVTR18 4 19 21 22 20 23 24 25 2 3 8 7 11 10 1 5 6 15 9 14 12 13 26 16 18 5 17[...]

  • Page 19

    19 901847 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 17 of this manual. VVTR18 KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098249-01 ODS Nut 2 2 901752-02 Rear Burner 1 3 102843-01 Burner Clip 1 4 901246-01 Log Grate 1 5 09830[...]

  • Page 20

    20 901847 VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS ® ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN VVTR24 4 19 23 21 22 20 24 25 26 2 3 8 7 11 10 1 5 6 15 9 14 12 13 27 16 18 5 17[...]

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    21 901847 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 17 of this manual. VVTR24 KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098249-01 ODS Nut 2 2 901752-01 Rear Burner 1 3 102843-01 Burner Clip 1 4 901246-02 Log Grate 1 5 09830[...]

  • Page 22

    LIMITED WARRANTY VANGUARD VENTED GAS LOGS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects on burner system for two (2 ) years and logs for a lifetime fro m 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 under [...]