Desa GA9150A User's Manual
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1. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state For information about this warranty contact DESA DESA Heating LLC 2701 Industrial Drive Bowling Green KY 42101 901053 01 901053 01 www desatech com Rev J NOT A UPC 1 866 672 6040 08 082. DESA HEARTH PRODUCTS GA9150A REMOTE READY VALVE PILOT kit INSTRUCTION MANUAL For All Single Dual and Triple Burner Natural and Propane LP Gas Logs A 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 Installation and service must be performed by a quali fied installer service agency or the gas supplier A WARNING Improper installation adjustment al teration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual for correct in stallation and operational procedures For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for future reference The GA9150A Series Remote Ready On Off Safety Valve Pilot kit contains the following e Piezo Ignitor 097159 04 Brass Flare Adaptor Fitting 901056 01 MV Valve 14512 Propane LP Conversion Decal 901691 01 Propane LP Conversion Regulator 106380 01 e Screw 10 32 x 1 4 11107 e Pilot Burner 18 Propane LP Brass Orifice 901065 02 with natural gas orifice 901073 01 24 Propane LP Brass Orifice 901065 03 e Piezo Ignitor Electrode 901072 01 30 Propane LP Brass Orifice 901065 04 Steel Shroud Pilot Kit 106823 01 Propane LP Brass Air Mixer 901066 02 e Piezo Ignitor Cover 106824 01 Propane LP Pilot Burn
3. IFICE NATURAL PROPANE LP LOG SIZE In Num CLR In Num CLR 18SR DR MD 0 129 30 Green 0 073 49 Red 24SR DR MD BFL18 0 141 28 Yellow 0 086 44 Orange 30DR BFL24 0 157 22 Yellow 0 089 43 Black Blue Figure 1 Technical Information Charts CHECK GAS TYPE You must install this Remote Ready Valve Pilot Kit if your gas type is propane LP For ad ditional convenience and safety this Remote Ready Valve Pilot Kit can be used with natural gas If you are unsure of the proper applica tion call dealer where you bought log set If the fireplace does not have a gas supply shutoff valve one must be installed CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY d WARNING This appliance AX WARNING A qualified service person mustconnectlogsetto gas supply Follow all local codes AA CAUTION Neverconnectpro pane LP appliance directly to the propane LP supply This appliance requires an external regulator not supplied Install the external regulator between the heater and requires a 1 2 NPT National propane LP supply Pipe Thread inlet connection to the pressure regulator 2 www desatech com 901053 01J INSTALLATION Continued Installation Items Needed Before installing log set make sure you have the items listed below e piping check local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas equipment shutoff valve e test gauge connection adjustable crescent wrench or pliers sediment t
4. Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information If you don t smell gas go to the next step Press in and turn control knob counter clockwise Y to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see Figure 17 Note You may be running this log set for the first time after hooking up to gas supply If so the control knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds or more This will allow air to bleed from the gas system With control knob pressed in press and release ignitor button This will light pilot If needed keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights Note If pilot does not stay lit contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec onds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob e If control knob does not pop out when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 4 through 8 Slightly push in and turn control knob coun terclockwise gt to the ON position Wait one minute and switch selector switch to the ON position to light burner Ignitor Button Control Knob Figure 17 Control Knob and Ignitor Butto
5. d the burner inlet fitting with a wrench to prevent overtight ening the connection to the burner Make sure the control knob is facing the front see Figure 7 4 Replace burner inlet fitting into burner manifold see Figure 7 5 Attach the pilot gas line to the pilot outlet of the gas control valve and tighten Connect thermocouple wires to TP and TPTH termi nals on gas valve terminal block See Figure 8 Do not overtighten If using propane LP gas see Changing Pilot Orifice page 7 901053 01J 6 Install the inlet fitting into the inlet opening of the gas control valve see Figure 9 Use thread sealant on the male pipe threads 7 Place the burner pan assembly in the center of the fireplace floor Make sure the front of pan faces forward Gas Control Valve Burner Pan Assembly Burner Inlet Fitting containing orifice Control Knob Figure 7 Installing Gas Control Valve Valve May Vary from Illustration Thermopile and Line Gas Control Pressure Tap Out Manifold Pressure Tap In Inlet Figure 8 Gas Control Valve with Thermocouple and Pilot Valve May Vary from Illustration Gas Connector Inlet zene da A S S Y 9 ds Gas Inlet Fitting Gas Control Valve Figure 9 Installing Inlet Fitting and Gas Connector Tube Valve May Vary from Illustration www desatech com 5 INSTALLATION Continued 8 Thread the gas supply adaptor to the fireplace gas s
6. er Orifice 901070 01 e Natural Gas Brass Orifice 901064 03 Screws 1 4 8 B pt 6 ea 901075 01 Natural Gas Brass Orifice 901064 04 e Refractory Remote Control 901837 01 Natural Gas Brass Orifice 901064 09 e 4 Jumper Wire 14580 Save this manual for future reference For more information visit www desatech com INSTALLATION Btu Hr Input Btu Hr Input Minimum MODEL DESCRIPTION Natural Gas Propane Gas Vent Opening CVSR18 18 Single Burner 50 000 40 000 8 dia CPVSR18 18 Single Burner 50 000 40 000 8 dia CVSR24 24 Single Burner 60 000 50 000 8 dia CPVSR24 24 Single Burner 60 000 50 000 8 dia CVDR18 18 Dual Burner 55 000 45 000 8 dia MD18 18 Dual Burner 55 000 45 000 8 dia CVDR24 24 Dual Burner 65 000 55 000 8 dia MD24 24 Dual Burner 65 000 55 000 8 dia CVDR30 30 Dual Burner 70 000 60 000 8 dia C BFL T R 18 Triple Burner 65 000 55 000 8 dia C BFL T R 24 Triple Burner 70 000 60 000 8 dia FUEL PRESSURE MINIMUM FIREBOX SIZES SPECIFICATIONS W C FRONT BACK Inlet Manifold MODEL WIDTH WIDTH DEPTH HEIGHT NG 5 5 10 5 3 9 18DR SR MD 28 16 14 18 LP 11 19 10 24DR SR MD 29 2 4 17 15 18 4 2 30DR 36 27 18 18 BFL18 28 16 15 1 2 18 BFL24 30 22 15 1 7 18 Add 6 if valve pilot is used At depth indicated BURNER OR
7. ff the gas to the appliance Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating equipment shutoff valve to appliance 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 a clogged burner orifice A WARNING Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum LP gas We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 3 page 4 Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into log set controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong log set may not run properly Propane LP Supply Tank External we Regulator Vent Pointing 06 Down ay Figure 2 External Regulator on Propane LP Supply Tank with Vent Pointing Down www desatech com 3 INSTALLATION Continued Approved Flexible Gas Hose if allowed Natural Gas by local codes From Gas Meter 5 W C to 10 5 W C Pressure gt Propane LP From External A Regulator CSA Design Certified 11 W C Equipment Shutoff Valve to 14 W C With 1 8 NPT Tap pressure 3 Minimum i Tee Pipe Cap Joint Nipple Sediment Trap Figure 3 Gas Co
8. ff with the hand held remote control unit IMPORTANT Do not leave the selector switch in the REMOTE or ON position when the pilot is not lit This will drain the battery ON OFF SERIES MODEL HRC100 Hold the control button on the hand held remote until burner turns on Hold the control button again until burner turns off TO LOCK press both buttons on hand held remote control until light stops flashing Hand held remote control is now locked If the fire is on it will be turned off automatically In the locked state the light will not light up when any button is pressed TO UNLOCK press both buttons together on hand held remote control until the light stops flashing The hand held remote is now unlocked Figure 19 On Off Hand Held Remote Control unit HRC100 10 www desatech com 901053 01J NOTES 901053 01J www desatech com WARRANTY KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model located on product or identification tag Serial No located on product or identification tag Date Purchased Keep receipt for warranty verification DESA HEATING LLC LIMITED WARRANTIES New Products Standard Warranty DESA Heating LLC warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of first purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been insta
9. han 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Figure 4 2 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air 3 Check all joints from gas meter for natural gas see Figure 5 page 5 or propane LP supply see Figure 6 page 5 to equip ment shutoff valve Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once Equipment Shutoff Valve ct Open Closed Figure 4 Equipment Shutoff Valve 901053 01J INSTALLATION Continued Sy Equipment Shutoff Valve S Gas Meter colo Figure 5 Checking Gas Joints Equipment Shutoff Valve aa Propane LP Supply Tank Figure 6 Checking Gas Joints Propane LP Gas Only GA9150A REMOTE READY VALVE PILOT KIT ASSEMBLY Natural Gas Installation 1 Remove burner inlet fitting from burner manifold see Figure 7 2 Use 10 mm socket to remove the orifice see Figure 11 page 6 Replace with the proper orifice for your log set See technical information charts in Figure 1 on page 2 3 Thread the gas control valve onto the burner inlet fitting see Figure 7 Use thread sealant on the male threads of the burner inlet fitting Hol
10. ide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty Travel handling transportation diagnostic material labor and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs unless expressly covered by this warranty are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the responsibility of the owner Excluded from this warranty are products or parts that fail or become damaged due to misuse accidents improper installation lack of proper maintenance tampering or alteration s This is DESA Heating LLC s exclusive warranty and to the full extent allowed by law this express warranty excludes any and all other warranties express or implied written or verbal and limits the duration of any and all implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose to one 1 year on new products and 30 days on factory reconditioned products from the date of first purchase DESA Heating LLC makes no other warranties regarding this product DESA Heating LLC s liability is limited to the purchase price of the product and DESA Heating LLC shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever under any circumstances including indirect incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you
11. ing is included in the hardware kit see Figure 11 2 Be sure to use the correct orifice for your appliance The hardware kit included with this appliance contains three orifices with a cone like shape If you have an 18 set the orifice for the burner inlet fitting is red for a 30 set it is black If you have a 24 log set the orifice is orange 3 Foran 18 or 30 set use a 10 mm socket or nut driver to install the orifice from the propane LP burner inlet fitting Choose the correct orifice for your log set size and install using thread sealant 4 Using thread sealant resistant to the action of propane LP gas on larger end of fitting screw the burner inlet fitting through hole and into burner manifold Tighten using a wrench 5 Follow steps 3 through 13 under Natural Gas Installation page 5 Injector for Natural Gas Injector for Propane LP Gas PROPANE LP GAS FITTING Figure 11 Burner Inlet Fittings with Injectors Burner Inlet Fitting for Natural Gas Figure 12 Remove Burner Inlet Fitting 901053 01J INSTALLATION Continued GAS CONTROL VALVE CONVERSION Convert the gas control valve by changing out the valve regulator portion of the gas valve 1 Using a TORX T20 or slotted screwdriver re move and discard the three mounting screws pressure regulator tower and diaphragm spring components see Figure 13 2 Insure that the rubber gasket is properly positioned on the new pressure
12. lled maintained and operated in accordance with DESA Heating LLC s warnings and instructions For products purchased for commercial industrial or rental usage this warranty is limited to 90 days from the date of first purchase Factory Reconditioned Products Limited Warranty DESA Heating LLC warrants factory reconditioned products and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 30 days from the date of first purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been installed maintained and operated in accordance with DESA Heating LLC s warnings and instructions Terms Common to All Warranties The following terms apply to all of the above warranties Always specify model number and serial number when contacting the manufacturer To make a claim under this warranty the bill of sale or other proof of purchase must be presented This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser when purchased from an authorized dealer and only when installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with this product This warranty covers the cost of part s required to restore this product to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Heating LLC Authorized Service Center or a provider approved by DESA Heating LLC Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this prod uct and or DESA Heating LLC who will prov
13. low these instructions exactly BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the ap pliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a quali fied service technician or gas supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water LIGHTING P INSTRUCTIONS STOP Read the safety information above Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open Set selector switch to the OFF position www desatech com A WARNING Burner will come onautomatically within one minute when the selector switch is in the ON position after the pilot is lit 901053 01J 10 OPERATION Continued Press in and turn control knob clockwise 7 N to the OFF position
14. n Location Shown as Supplied No T il Control Options Figure 18 Thermopile and Pilot a TO TURN OFF GAS EE TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Appliance Turn control knob clockwise X to the OFF position If Using Optional Hand Held Remote Set selector switch in the OFF position to prevent draining battery Turn off all electrical power to appliance if service is to be performed MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting Instructions starting on page 8 Depress control knob and light pilot with 11 Turn control knob clockwise N to the PILOT position or set selector switch in match the OFF position 3 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec onds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Now follow steps 9 and 10 under Lighting Instructions column 1 901053 01J www desatech com 9 OPERATION Continued OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION Note All remote control accessories must be purchased separately Follow instructions included with the remote control NOTICE You must light the pilot before using the hand held re mote control unit See Lighting Instructions page 8 After lighting let pilot flame burn for about one minute Turn control knob to ON position Slide the selector switch to the REMOTE position Note The burner may light if hand held remote was on when selector switch was last turned off You can now turn the burner on and o
15. nnection Purchase the optional CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING Testall gas piping and connections internal and external to unit for leaks after installing or servicing Correct all leaks at once AX WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Apply anoncorrosive leak detec tion fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once A CAUTION If using propane LP gas make sure external regulator has been installed between propane LP supply and appliance 4 www desatech com PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Disconnect log set and its individual equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip ment shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping sys tem Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Reconnect log set and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less T
16. rap e tee joint e pipe wrench e flexible gas line A CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable al ternative to test gauge connection Purchase the optional CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer For propane LP units the installer must supply an external regulator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 of water If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure heater regulator damage could occur Install exter nal regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 2 page 3 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet AX WARNING Never connect natural gas appliance to private non utility gas wells This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas A CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to log set If pipe is too small undue loss of volume will occur 901053 01J Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from log set see Figure 3 page 4 IMPORTANT Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting o
17. regulator assembly Install the new pressure regu lator assembly to the valve using the new mounting screws supplied with the kit Tighten screws securely approximately 25 in lbs See Figure 14 3 Install the identification label enclosed with the gas valve regulator to the valve body where it can easily be seen see Figure 14 Mounting Screws ca y coe Pressure Regulator Tower Diaphragm Spring Components Figure 13 Removing Mounting Screws Pressure Regulator Tower and Diaphragm Spring Components 901053 01J Mounting Screws Gasket Identification Label Figure 14 Installing Pressure Regulator Assembly Changing Pilot Orifice The pilot is provided with a natural gas ori fice installed For propane LP gas you must remove it and replace it with an propane LP orifice The hardware kit contains an propane LP orifice with a red stripe for converting the pilot 1 Gently loosen and remove the pilot line con nection from the bracket see Figure 15 2 Replace the injector see Figure 15 with the propane LP pilot injector with the red stripe 3 Replace and tighten the pilot line to the bracket 4 Continue with step 6 under Natural Gas Installation page 5 DARN Injector Figure 15 Installing Propane LP Pilot Orifice Note Follow the instructions in your hearth kit owner s manual under the section Testing Burner for Leaks Pilot Flow Adjus
18. tment If pilot flow is weak adjustments can be made with the pilot adjustment screw The screw is located below the wire harness on gas valve body see Figure 14 www desatech com T INSTALLATION Continued REMOTE CONTROL OPTION HRC100 If you are using the HRC100 remote control option you must first connect the leads of the receiver to the terminal block on the gas control see Figure 16 OPERATION El FOR YOUR SAFETY RE AD BEFORE LIGHTING d WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage per 1 Connect the leads to the male fast on terminals marked TH and TPTH 2 Install a 9V battery refer to the instruc tions included with the HRC100 3 Install a 9V battery into the hand held transmitter 4 Insert the receiver into the simulated log control cover with the raised cylinder fit ting into the hole in the cover 5 The cover may be moved aside when op eration of the gas control is necessary Control Valve Figure 16 Connecting Wire Terminals No Optional Accessories If you choose no remote accessories at this time the provided jumper wire must be installed to the terminal block on the gas con trol Connect the lead to the fast on terminals marked TH and TPTH see Figure 16 sonal injury or loss of life A This appliance has a pilot which must 3 be lighted by hand When lighting the pi lot fol
19. upply pipe Adjust to most convenient position 9 Install the gas connector tube to the gas supply adapter Carefully shape tube and attach to gas inlet fitting see Figure 9 page 5 Be careful not to cause kinks in tube 10 Test for leaks following instructions in your hearth kit owner s manual under the sec tion Testing Burner for Leaks 11 Retighten and adjust the location of the gas control as necessary The gas control should be level with the control knob to the front 12 Install cover to burner pan using screws provided 13 Install thermocouple pilot and piezo ignitor cover onto valve cover as shown in Figure 10 Use the provided screws Piezo Cover F y Machine J Screw ee 1K Valve eo Cover Piezo Ignitor Figure 10 Installing Thermocouple Pilot and Piezo Ignitor Cover Valve May Vary from Illustration A WARNING You must use a remote ready valve pilot kit for propane LP conversion www desatech com PROPANE LP GAS CONVERSION To convert to propane LP gas the regulator pres sure 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 a 24 log set If you have an 18 or 30 set you must change this orifice also Burner Inlet Fitting 1 Remove the burner inlet fitting from the burner pan assembly DO NOT remove the orifice from this fitting The propane LP burner inlet fitt
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