Desa VS30NRA Electric Heater User Manual
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1. T To Crawl Inlet Zae Space Air Ventilated Crawl Space Inlet Air Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Outdoors 104416 INSTALLATION NOTICE This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat Use this heater along with your pri mary heating system Do not in stall this heater as your primary heat source If you have a central heating system you may run system s circulating blower while using heater This will help circu late the heat throughout the house In the event of a power outage you can use this heater as your primary heat source Ay WARNING A qualified ser vice person must install heater Follow all local codes NOTICE State or local codes may only allow operation of this appli ance in a vented configuration Check your state or local codes A WARNING Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF po sition before installing heater A WARNING Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot creo sote ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner Creo sote will ignite if highly heated A dirty chimney flue may create and distribute soot within the house Inspect chimney flue for damage If damaged operate heater with flue damper closed 104416 OWNER S MANUAL A WARNING Seal any fresh air vents or ash clean out doors lo cated on floor or2. 1 This is common with most heaters If noise is excessive contact qualified ser vice person Heater produces unwanted odors Wn Heater burning vapors from paint hair spray glues cleaners chemicals new carpet etc See IMPORTANT state ment above Low fuel supply Gas leak See Warning statement above Wn Open window to ventilate room Stop us ing odor causing products while heater is running Refill supply tank Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 12 Heater shuts off in use ODS operates Not enough fresh air is available Low line pressure ODS pilot is partially clogged Open window and or door for ventilation Contact local natural gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 18 Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas leak See Warning statement above Gas control defective Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 12 Replace gas control Gas odor during combustion Foreign matter between control valve and burner Gas leak See Warning statement above Take apart gas tubing and remove for eign matter Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 12 Log set cycles to pilot but room tempera ture drops to a lower than ideal level before log set comes back on 104416 Hand held remote control
3. Clean burners see Cleaning and Main tenance page 18 or replace burner orifice s White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 1 When heated vapors from furniture pol ish wax carpet cleaners etc turn into white powder residue Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products Remote does not function 1 Battery is not install Battery power is low www desatech com 20 Replace 9 volt batteries in receiver and remote control 104416 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OWNER S MANUAL building AX WARNING If you smell gas Shut off gas supply Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department IMPORTANT Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning supplies paint paint remover cigarette smoke cements and glues new carpet or textiles etc create fumes These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors These odors will disappear over time OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Heater produces a clicking ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off l Metal expanding while heating or con tracting while cooling
4. Requirements for Safe Installation 12 or more Between 8 and 12 Less than 8 Noncombustible material OK Install fireplace hood accessory GA6050 GA6052 or GA6053 see Accessories page 25 Noncombustible material must be extended to at least 8 See Between 8 and 12 above Heat Resistant Material Figure 5 Heat Resistant Material Slate Marble Tile etc Above Fireplace 104416 INSTALLATION Continued MANTEL CLEARANCES In addition to meeting noncombustible mate rial clearances you must also meet required clearances between fireplace opening and mantel shelf If you do not meet the clear ances listed below you will need a hood Determining Minimum Mantel Clearances If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening a hood is not required see Figure 6 Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a Hood If minimum clearances in Figure 6 are not met you must have a hood When using a hood there are still certain minimum mantel clearances required Follow minimum clear ances shown in Figure 7 when using hood NOTICE If your installation does not meet the minimum clearances shown you must do one of the following operate the logs only with the flue damper open raise the mantel to an accept able height e remove the mantel FLOOR CLEARANCES A If installing appliance on the floor level you must m
5. Installation and service must be per that includes instructions stating ithas formed by a qualified installer service NOt been tested or should not be used agency or the gas supplier with unvented gas logs WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation section on page 4 of this manual This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by state or local codes Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer Save this manual for future reference DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER SAFETY INFORMATION A WARNINGS IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble oper ate or service this heater Im proper use of this heater can cause seriousinjury or death from burns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning AX DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re semble the flu with headaches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs the heater may not be working properly Get fresh air at once Have heater serviced Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others T
6. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 6 If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed to De termining Fresh Air Flow for Heater Location page 5 Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANS 2223 1 1992 Section 5 3 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are in stalled through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space This heater shall not be installed in a con fined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventila tion grills between them 104416 OWNER S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW FOR HEATER 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 heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorle
7. der residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Do not use a blower insert heat ex changer insert or other accessory not approved for use with this heater This heater needs fresh outside air ven tilation to run properly This heater has an oxygen depletion sensor ODS pi lot light safety system The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 4 through 6 If heater keeps shutting off see Trouble shooting pages 19 through 21 Do not run heater e where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored e under dusty conditions Do not use this heater to cook food or burn paper or other objects Never place any objects on the heater Heater base assembly becomes very hot when running heater Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition Heater will remain hot for a time after shutdown Allow surface to cool before touching Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with heater When using the hand held remote ac cessory keep selector switch in the OFF position to prevent children from turning on burners with hand held re mote control unit Do not use heater if any part has been exposed to or under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to in spect the room heater and to repl
8. of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces see options 1 and 2 Figure 2 You can also remove door into adjoining room see op tion 3 Figure 2 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts AX WARNING Rework work sheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two per manent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS 2223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent 1 Ventilation Grills Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Or Into Adjoining Room aoe Remove Option 2 pion Door into Snes Adjoining Room Option O 3 Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building EAN Ventilated Attic Outlet Air To Attic
9. 01 103781 01 103781 01 Gas Control 098264 02 098264 02 098264 02 Male Fitting 103784 02 103784 02 103784 02 Flame Adjustment Knob 103784 01 103784 01 103784 01 Control Knob 103587 01CK 103587 01CK 103587 01CK Switch Plate M11084 26 M11084 26 M11084 26 Screw 099387 12 099387 12 099387 12 Pilot Tube 100609 01 100609 01 100609 01 Pilot Tube 101004 11 101004 11 101004 04 Rear Burner Injector 101004 11 101004 08 101004 08 Front Burner injector 103783 01 103783 01 103783 01 Remote Burner Tube 099998 01 099998 01 099998 01 Switch 103284 02 103284 02 103284 02 Wiring Harness 099918 02 099918 02 099918 02 Pilot Regulator PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 100563 01 100563 01 100563 01 Warning Plate 103877 01 103877 01 103877 01 Lighting Instructions Plate 100565 01 100565 01 100565 01 Warning Plate Fastener 100639 01 100639 01 100639 01 Caution Decal 101137 02 101137 02 101137 02 Hardware Kit 101416 38 101416 38 101416 38 Information Video GA6060 GA6060 GA6060 Lava Rock OANDARWNDN 1 1 1 1 6 1 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 104416 23 DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER SPECIFICATIONS 18 Variable 24 Variable 30 Variable Btu Variable 16 000 26 000 20 000 33 000 21 500 36 000 Type Gas Natural Gas Only Natural Gas Only Natural Gas Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3 4 W C 3 4 W C 3 4 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum
10. OWNER S MANUAL RECEIVER AND HAND HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRCT For all models Allows the gas log heater to be operated in a manually or thermostati cally controlled mode You can turn the gas log heater on and off without ever leaving the comfort of your easy chair LAVA ROCK GA6060 Not Shown For all models Order when additional rock is desired 3 Ib bag DAMPER CLAMP GA6080 Not Shown Permanently opens chimney flue damper for vented operation Can be used only with non thermostat accessories 25 RECEIVER AND HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRC For all models Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off by using a hand held remote control WALL MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH GWMT1 Not Shown For all models The desired comfort setting can be selected on the wall thermostat and the log heater will automatically cycle from pilot to the heat setting selected 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 WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty We make no other warranty expressed or implied LIMITED WAR
11. cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 25 e turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 15 e see Troubleshooting pages 19 through 21 Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 24 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 25 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern 104416 OWNER S MANUAL FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 26 shows correct front burner flame pattern Figure 27 shows incorrect front burner flame pattern The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping at top of blue flame A WARNING If yellow tipping occurs your heater could pro duce increased levels of carbon monoxide If front burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping fol low instructions at bottom of this page Yellow flame on rear burner is normal NOTICE Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping Dirt or other fine particles are burned by heater causing brief patches of orange flame If front burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 27 e turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 15 e see Troubleshooting pages 19 through 21 Figure 26 Correct Front Burner Flame Pattern Yellow Tipping At Top of Blue Flame A MM PAA Titi aati Oi l m Figure 27 Incorrect Front Burner Flame Pattern DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTE
12. could be caused by one or both of the following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot 5 Thermocouple connection loose at con trol valve Thermocouple damaged Gas control damaged en www desatech com 19 1 Press in control knob fully 2 After ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds 3 Fully open manual shut off valve 4 A Contact local propane gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 18 or replace ODS pilot assembly 5 Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more 6 Replace thermocouple 7 Replace gas control Continued DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY One or both burners do not light after ODS 1 Inlet gas pressure is too low 1 Contact local natural gas company pilot is lit 2 Burner orifice s clogged Mislocated crossover tube Burner orifice s diameter is too small Remote selector in OFF position Wire disconnected from gas control AnA Clean burner s see Cleaning and Main tenance page 18 or replace burner orifice s Contact qualified service person Replace burner orifice s Put remote selector in ON position See Wiring Diagram page 24 Delayed ignition of one or both burners Manifold pressure is too low Burner orifice s clogged Ne 3 Mislocated crossover tube Contact local nat
13. including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety in formation in column 1 If you don t smell gas go to the next step Press in and turn control knob coun terclockwise to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see Figure 20 Note You may be running this heater for the first time after hook ing up to gas supply If so the con trol knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds or less This will allow air to bleed from the gas system With control knob pressed in press and release ignitor button This will light pilot The pilot is attached to the front burner If needed keep press ing ignitor button until pilot lights Note If pilot does not stay lit con tact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Light ing Procedure page 15 Flame Adjustment V Knob AUTO OFF ON Selector Switch in OFF Position Figure 20 Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location 14 104416 OPERATING HEATER Continued 8 10 11 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob 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 counterclockwise t
14. knob Now follow steps 9 through 12 under Lighting Instructions column 1 Continued DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER OPERATING HEATER Continued ea OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION Note Allremote control accessories must be purchased separately see Accessories page 25 Follow instructions included with the remote control Thermostat Control Operation Optional GHRCT Only The thermo stat control setting on the remote control unit can be set to any comfort level be tween HI and LO The burners will turn on and off automatically to maintain the comfort level you select The ideal com fort setting will vary by household de pending upon the amount of space to be heated the output of the central heating system etc For wall thermostat operation follow in struction supplied with thermostat ac cessory GWMT1 For wall switch opera tion follow instructions supplied with GWMS2 NOTICE You must light the pilot before using the remote control unit See Lighting Instructionson page 14 1 After lighting let pilot flame burn for about one minute Turn control knob to ON position Adjust flame adjust ment knob anywhere between HI and LO Slide the selector switch to the REMOTE position NOTE The burn ers may light if hand held remote ON button was on when selector switch was last turned off You can now turn the burners on and off with the hand held remote control unit IMPORTAN
15. nut is loose Broken ignitor cable Bad piezo ignitor Ignitor electrode positioned wrong Ignitor electrode broken UAW 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base panel of log set Nut is located behind base panel 4 Replace ignitor cable 5 Replace piezo ignitor 6 Replace ignitor 7 Replace ignitor When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition ee Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff valve closed 2 Control knob not in PILOT position Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines when installed W 5 ODS pilot is clogged 6 Gas control setting is not correct 1 Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve 2 Turn control knob to PILOT position 3 Press in control knob while in PILOT position 4 Continue holding down control knob Repeat igniting operation until air is re moved 5 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 18 or replace ODS pilot assembly 6 Replace gas control ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released 104416 1 Control knob not fully pressed in 2 Control knob not pressed in long enough W Manual shutoff valve not fully open 4 Pilot flame not touching thermocouple which allows thermocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This prob lem
16. unit needs to be moved away from heater www desatech com 21 Move hand held remote control unit far ther away from the heater DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS KI VARIABLE CONTROL CFS18NRA VS18NRA VS24NRA VS30NRA BREAKDOWN 104416 22 OWNER S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page18 of this manual VARIABLE CONTROL CFS18NRA VS18NRA VS24NRA VS30NRA PART NUMBERS VS18NRA CFS18NRA VS24NRA VS30NRA DESCRIPTION 104388 01 104388 02 104388 03 Front Log 1 104390 01 104390 02 104390 03 Middle Log 2 104392 01 104392 02 104392 03 Rear Log 3 104394 01 104394 02 104394 03 Crossover Log 4 M11084 26 M11084 26 M11084 26 Screw 103779 01 103779 01 103779 01 O D S Pilot 098249 01 098249 01 098249 01 Nut 103780 01 103780 01 103780 01 Pilot Bracket 101330 01 101330 05 101330 06 Front Burner Assembly 101008 01 101008 01 101008 01 Crossover Burner Gasket 101007 01 101007 01 101007 01 Crossover Burner 100999 04 100999 05 100999 06 Rear Burner Assembly 103984 01 103984 02 103984 03 Base Assembly and Decal 098271 07 098271 06 098271 06 Ignitor Cable 102445 01 102445 01 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 103588 01 103588 01 103588 01 Heat Shield 103782 01 103782 01 103782 01 Valve Bracket M12461 26 M12461 26 M12461 26 Screw 103781
17. 10 5 10 5 10 5 Minimum 3 5 5 Shipping Weight 32 lbs 34 Ibs 36 lbs For purpose of input adjustment WIRING DIAGRAM Thermopile 24 TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in stallation operation or troubleshooting If so contact DESA International s Technical Service Department at 1 800 DESA LOG 1 800 337 2564 You can also visit DESA International s Technical Services web site at www desatech com SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low e pilot will not stay lit e burners will have delayed ignition e heater will not produce specified heat When Gas Quality Is Bad e pilot will not stay lit burners will produce flames and soot e heater will backfire when lit You may feel your gas pressure is too low or gas quality is bad If so contact your local natural gas supplier 104416 ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories call DESA International s Parts Department at 1 800 972 7879 for referral information You can also write to the ad dress listed on the back page of this manual MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 For all models Manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap Fits 1 2 NPT pipe FIREPLACE HOOD Black GA6050 Brass GA6052 Antique Brass GA6053 For all models Helps deflect heat away from mantel or wall above fireplace Fits openings 28 to 48 wide 104416
18. D NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE AX WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning A CAUTION You must keep control areas burners and cir culating air passageways of heater clean Inspect these areas of heater before each use Have heater inspected yearly by a quali fied service person Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc CLEANING BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas This provides a clean burning flame Keep these holes clear of dust dirt and lint Clean these air inlet holes prior to each heating season Blocked air holes will create soot We rec ommend that you clean the unit every 2 500 hours of operation or every three months Wealsorecommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt To clean these parts we recom mend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local computer store hard ware store or home center may carry com pressed air in a can You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position If using com pressed air in a can please follow the direc tions on the can If you don t follow direc tions on the can you could damage the pilot assembly 1 Shut off the unit including the pilot Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes 2 Ins
19. DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED VENT FREE NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER ALSO DESIGN CERTIFIED AS A VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL if a A Model CFS18NRA RE aaa 19 24 and So VS18NRA ET a Remote Ready VS24NRA VS30NRA WARNING If the information in this ARNING Improper installation adjust manual is not followed exactly a fire or ment alteration service or maintenance explosion may result causing property can cause injury or property damage damage personal injury or loss of life Refer to this manual for correct installa tion and operational procedures For Do not store or use gasoline or other assistance or additional information flammable vapors and liquids in the consult a qualified installer service WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light any appliance WARNING This appliance is for in e Do not touch any electrical switch do stallation only in a solid fuel burning not use any phone in your building masonry or UL127 factory built fire e Immediately call your gas supplier from place or in an approved ventless fire a neighbor s phone Follow the gas box It is design certified for these in supplier s instructions stallations in accordance with ANS If you cannot reach your gas supplier Z21 11 2 Exception Do not install this call the fire department appliance in a factory built fireplace
20. INIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS Log Size Side Wall Ceiling Floor 1 8 24 30 1 6 42 5 See Floor Clearances page 9 LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS Minimum Firebox Size Log Front Rear Size Height Depth Width Width 18 17 14 20 14 24 17 14 26 18 30 17 14 32 22 Measured at 14 depth Carefully follow the instructions below This will ensure safe installation into a masonry UL127 listed manufactured fireplace or listed vent free firebox Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances see Figure 4 A Clearances from the side of the fire place opening to any combustible wall should not be less than 16 inches B Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 42 inches Left and Right Sides Figure 4 Minimum Clearance to Walland Ceiling Continued DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Continued NOTICE Manual control heaters may be used as a vented product If so you must always run heater with chimney flue damper open If running heater with damper open noncombustible material above fireplace opening is not needed Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation page 10 Minimum Noncombustible Material Clearances If Not Using Mantel Note If using a mantel proceed to If Using Mantel If not using a m
21. Log UNPACKING A CAUTION Do not remove the metal data plates attached to the heater base assembly The data plates contain important warranty information 3 Remove logs and heater base assem bly from carton Note Do not pick up heater base assembly by burners This could damage heater Always handle base assembly by grate Remove all protective packaging ap plied to logs and heater for shipment Check all items for any shipping dam age If damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought heater PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION This heater is clean burning It requires no outside venting There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney Heat is generated by both realistic flames and glowing coals This heater is designed for vent free opera tion with flue damper closed It has been tested and approved to ANS Z21 11 2 stan dard for unvented heaters State and local codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent free heaters This heater may also be oper ated as a vented decorative ANS Z21 60 product by opening the flue damper non thermostat operation only SAFETY PILOT This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Detection Safety Pilot System ODS The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free room heaters The ODS pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This heater has a piezo ignitor This system requires no matches batteries or other sources t
22. NG A 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 A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance 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 Do not touch any electric 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 sup plier call the fire department C 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 qualified service technician or gas supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D 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 un der water E LIGHTING 1 INSTRUCTIONS 2 A WARNING If fireplace has glass doors 3 never operate this heater with 4 glass doors closed If you op erate heater with doors closed
23. RANTY VENT FREE NATURAL GAS LOG HEATERS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four 4 years and five 5 years on stainless steel burners from the date of first purchase provided that the product has been properly installed operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions There is no warranty on the batteries To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser This warranty covers the cost of part s required to restore this heater to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Authorized Service Center Warranty part s MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and or DESA International who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty The heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsib
24. T Do not leave the se lector switch in the REMOTE or ON position when the pilot is not lit This will drain the battery IMPORTANT Be sure to press the ON OFF buttons on the hand held remote control unit for up to 3 sec onds to assure proper operation GHRC Operation 2a Press the ON OFF button to turn the burners on and off When turning burners off the pilot will remain lit GHRCT Operation 2 Select the MAN manual or AUTO button on the hand held remote con trol unit see Figure 23 In manual mode turn burners on or off by pressing the ON or OFF buttons on the hand held remote control unit In auto mode the room tempera ture is controlled by the thermo stat in the hand held remote con trol unit To increase the room tem perature press the top arrow of the TEMP button To lower room the temperature press the bottom ar row of the TEMP button At higher settings the heater will run more IMPORTANT This remote control has been specially engineered to take an air temperature sample every 5 5 Control Knob in On Position minutes in the auto mode It will not respond immediately to the tempera ture setting being turned up or down IMPORTANT The hand held remote control unit must be near the heater Do not keep the hand held remote control unit too close to the heater The thermostat on the hand held re mote control unit will heat up too quickly and turn the heater off 3 Use the STATUS butto
25. _ Shutoff Valve With 1 8 NPT Tap Approved Flexible Gas Hose if allowed by local codes Purchase the optional A G A design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 25 Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment 11 Continued DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Test Pressures Equal Toor Less Than 1 2 PSIG Continued CHECKING GAS 1 CONNECTIONS 2 A WARNING Test all gas pip after installing or servicing Cor rect all leaks at once ing and connections for leaks 3 Close manual shutoff valve see Fig ure 14 Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter Check all joints from gas meter to manual shutoff valve see Figure 15 Apply mix ture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Apply a H Open mixture of liquid soap and water Manual to all joints Bubbles forming show Shutoff a leak Correct all leaks at once Valve Pressure Testing gas Supply Piping system Closed Figure 14 Manual Shutoff Valve Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 1 Disconnect heater and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage heater regulator 2 Cap
26. ace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water Do not operate heater if any log is bro ken Do not operate heater if a log is chipped dime sized or larger Turn heater off and let cool before ser vicing installing or repairing When us ing the hand held remote accessory make sure the selector switch is in the OFF position Only a qualified service person should install service or repair heater When using the hand held remote acces sory make sure the selector switch is in the OFF position when you are away from home for long periods of time This heater must not be connected to any external electrical source Operating heater above elevations of 4 500 feet may cause pilot outage 104416 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Front Log Front Piezo Ignitor Control Knob Remote Control Flame Optional Adjustment Knob Figure 1 VS24NR Shown 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 ANS Z223 1 also known as NFPA 54 Available from American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 Note Where listed vented decorative logs are required thermostat operation is not permitted 104416 Selector Switch Optional OWNER S MANUAL Crossover
27. aintain the minimum dis tance of 14 to combustibles see Fig ure 8 B If combustible materials are less than 14 to the fireplace you must install appliance at least 5 above the combus tible flooring see Figure 9 OWNER S MANUAL Mantel Shelf Underside of Mantel Shelf All minimum distances are in inches Minimum Non A ere tage Log Set aena 12 18 20 22 24 24 30 Models 8 14 16 3 4 18 1 2 20 18 Model Top of Fireplace ww e V Opening Minimum Non Distances to Combustible Underside of Material Height Mantel Underside of Mantel Shelf Minimum Non gt Combustible Material 8 12 All minimum distances are in inches Log Sets 20 lt 18 24 amp 30 Models GA6050 GA6052 or GA6053 E a A Top of Fireplace L v Opening Distances to Underside of Mantel Figure 7 Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood Combustible Material KANAANY Noncombustible Material Figure 8 Minimum Fireplace Clearances If Installed at Floor Level Combustible Material uit Hearth Ts iE Min AN Figure 9 Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above Combustible Flooring Continued 104416 DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION Note When used as a vented heater appli a
28. antel follow the information below You must have noncombustible material s above the fireplace opening Noncombustible materials suchas slate marble tile etc must be atleast 1 2 inch thick With sheet metal you must have noncombustible material behind it If noncombustible material is less than 12 you must install the fireplace hood accessory 24 and 30 models only See Figure 5 for minimum clearances IMPORTANT If you cannot meet these minimum clearances you must operate heater with chimney flue damper open Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation page 10 If Using Mantel You must have noncombustible material s above the fireplace opening Noncombus tible materials such as slate marble tile etc must be at least 1 2 inch thick With sheet metal you must have noncombustible material behind it Noncombustible mate rial must extend at least 8 inches up If noncombustible material is less than 12 you must install the fireplace hood acces sory 24 and 30 models only Even if noncombustible material is more than 12 you may need the hood accessory to deflect heat away from your mantel shelf See Fig ure 5 and Figures 6 and 7 page 9 for minimum clearances IMPORTANT If you cannot meet these minimum clearances you must operate heater with chimney flue damper open Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation page 10 Noncombustible Material Distance A
29. heat buildup inside fireplace STOP Read the safety information column 1 Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open Set selector switch in the OFF position Press in and turn control knob clock wise tothe OFF position see Figure 20 will cause glass to burst Also if fireplace opening has vents at the bottom you must open the vents before operating heater e You must operate this heater WARNING Burners will come on automatically within one minute when the selector switch is in the ON position after the pilot is lit with a fireplace screenin place closed before running heater NOTICE During initial operation of new heater burning logs will give off a paper burning smell Open damper or window to vent smell This will only last a few hours Note Home owners generally prefer to operate their heater with the chimney damper closed This will put all the heat into the room However there may be times you will desire the full flames of the Hi heat setting but will find the heat output excessive You can open the chim ney damper if you have one fully or partially to release some of the heat WARNING Damper handle will be hot if heater has been running EZ Ignitor Button Control Knob Make sure fireplace screen is 5 Orange flame will also be present 6 7 ROT S O Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas
30. hese include pregnant women people with heart or lung disease or anemia those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes Natural Gas Natural gas is odorless An odor making agent is added to the gas The odor helps you detect a gas leak However the odor added to the gas can fade Gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all Warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater A WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous 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 Ifyou smell gas e shut off gas supply do not try to light any appliance e 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 10 11 e if you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom unless installed as a vented appliance see Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation page 10 Never install the heater in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 42 inches from the front top or sides of the heater in high traffic areas in w
31. ility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURA TION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO FOUR 4 YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS AND FIVE 5 YEARS ON STAINLESS STEEL BURNERS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE AND DESA INTERNATIONAL S LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA INTERNATIONAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation on implied warranties or exclusion or limitation on damages may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state For information about this warranty write DI S A INTERNATIONAL 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 www desatech com 104416 01 NOT A UPC
32. indy or drafty areas Before installing in a solid fuel burn ing fireplace the chimney flue and fire box must be cleaned of soot creosote ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner Creosote will ignite if highly heated Inspect chimney flue for damage If damaged operate heater with flue damper closed If fireplace has glass doors never op erate this heater with glass doors closed If you operate heater with doors closed heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst Also if fireplace open ing has vents at the bottom you must open the vents before operating heater You must operate this heater with a fire place screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running heater This log heater is designed to be smoke less If logs ever appear to smoke turn off heater and call a qualified service person Note During initial operation slight smoking may occur due to log curing and heater burning manufactur ing residues To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Main tenance page 18 Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace Avoid any drafts that al ter burner flame patterns Ceiling fans may create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cause sooting Before using furniture polish wax car pet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated the vapors from these products may create a white pow
33. le is a confined space because the actual Btu Hr used is more than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support You must provide additional fresh air Your options are as follows A Rework worksheet adding the space of an adjoining room If the extra space provides an unconfined space remove door to adjoin ing room or add ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air From Inside Building page 6 B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 6 C Install a lower Btu Hr heater if lower Btu Hr size makes room unconfined If the actual Btu Hr used is less than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support the space is an unconfined space You will need no additional fresh air ventilation A WARNING If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANS 2223 1 1992 Section 5 3 or applicable local codes Continued 104416 5 DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must pro vide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12
34. ly known as wellhead gas CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Internally 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 vol ume to heater If pipe is too small undue loss of pressure will occur Installation must include a manual 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 heater see Figure 13 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 13 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 heater controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong heater may not run properly From Gas Meter 5 W C to 10 5 W C Pressure a Tee Joint Pipe Nipple g E ee Sediment Cap 3 Minimum Trap Figure 13 Gas Connection A CAUTION Avoid damage to gas control Hold gas control with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and or fittings A G A Design Certified Manual
35. n on the hand held remote control unit to see the operation mode being used and the temperature setting selected A red light will come on beside the opera tion mode being used when the sta tus button is pressed 4 To turn the burners off when operat ing in the manual mode press the OFF button If operating in the auto mode press the MAN button then press the OFF button The pilot will remain lit IMPORTANT To turn the pilot off manually turn the control knob on the heater to the OFF position Flame Adjustment Knob ON OFF REMOTE Selector Toggle Switch Optional Remote Control Figure 22 Setting the Selector switch Control Knob and Flame Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation Shows Temperature Setting Allows Burners to be Turned On and Off with the Hand Held Remote Unit The Log Heater will Automatically Cycle between Pilot and the Heat Setting that has been Selected m Increases Room Temperature V Decreases Room ld vo Temperature o on Turns Burners On and Off Shows Current Operation Mode Figure 23 Thermostat Hand Held Remote Control Unit Selections GHRCT Only 16 104416 INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 24 shows a correct pilot flame pat tern Figure 25 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple This will
36. nce must be installed only in a solid fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of noncombustible material If your heater is a manually controlled model you may use this heater as a vented product There are three reasons for operat ing your heater in the vented mode 1 The fireplace does not meet the clear ance to combustibles requirements for vent free operation 2 State or local codes do not permit vent free operation 3 You prefer vented operation If reasons number 1 or 2 above apply to you you must permanently open chimney flue damper You must install the damper clamp accessory to order see Accessories page 25 This will insure vented operation see Figure 10 The damper clamp will keep damper open Installation instructions are included with clamp accessory See chart below for minimum permanent flue opening you must provide Attach damper clamp so the minimum permanent flue opening will be maintained at all times Area of Various Standard Round Flues Diameter ins Area sq ins a 20 sq inches 6 29 sq inches 7 39 sq inches 8 51 sq inches Chimney Minimum Permanent Height ft Flue Opening sq ins 6 to 15 39 sq inches 15 to 30 2 9 sq inches Damper Clamp WAY ad Damper Masonry Fireplace Figure 10 Attaching Damper Clamp INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY A CAUTION Do not remove the metal data pla
37. o the ON position Wait one minute and switch selector switch to the ON position to light burners Note AUTO is only func tional when using GWMTI1 or GWMS2 optional accessories Set flame adjustment knob to any level between HI and LO A CAUTION Do not try to ad just heating levels by using the manual shutoff valve AX WARNING Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF po sition when you are away from home for long periods of time Heater will come on automati cally with selector switch in the ON position Pilot Burner Ignitor Electrode Figure 21 Pilot 104416 fee TO TURN OFF GAS OWNER S MANUAL TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1 2a 2b Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position Set selector switch in the OFF position If Using Optional Hand Held Re mote Set selector switch in the OFF position to keep from draining battery Shutting Off Burners Only pilot stays lit You may shut off the burners and keep the pilot lit by doing one of the following 1 2 Turn control knob clockwise N to the PILOT position Use remote control manual OFF button Set selector switch in the OFF position 1 MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE Follow steps 1 through 6 under Light ing Instructions page 14 Depress control knob and light pilot with match Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control
38. o light heater OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES There are four optional remote controls that can be purchased separately for this log heater e wall switch e wall thermostat e hand held ON OFF remote e hand held thermostat remote See Accessories page 25 The wall thermostat or hand held thermo stat may not be used where vented decora tive listing is required DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AX WARNING This heater shall not be installed ina confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided foradequate combustion and ven tilation air Read the following in structions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel burning appliances in your home Today s homes are built more energy effi cient than ever New materials increased insulation and new construction methods helpreduce heat lossin homes Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in During heating months home owners want their homes as airtight as possible While it is good to make your home energy efficient your home needs to breathe Fresh air must enter your home All fuel burning appliances need fresh air for proper com bustion and ventilation Exhaust fans fireplaces clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate You must provide ad equa
39. off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by ei ther using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles form ing show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Reconnect heater and manual shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings for leaks Manual Shutoff Valve Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections 1 Open manual shutoff valve see Fig ure 14 Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to gas control see Figure 15 Apply mixture of liquid soap and wa ter to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Light heater see Operating Heater pages 14 through 16 Check all other internal joints for leaks Turn off heater see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 15 Gas Meter Figure 15 Checking Gas Joints Gas Control Location 104416 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS A WARNING Failure to posi tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in prop erty damage or personal injury Each log is marked with a number These n
40. page 11 2 Position heater base assembly in fire place 3 Mark screw locations through holes in front panel of base see Figure 12 page 11 If installing in a brick bottom fire place mark screw locations in mortar joint of bricks 4 Remove heater base from fireplace 5 Drill holes at marked locations using 3 16 masonry drill bit 104416 INSTALLATION Continued 6 Attach base to fireplace floor using masonry screws in hardware package 7 Connect to gas supply See Connect ing To Gas Supply Flexible Gas Hose if allowed by local codes to Heater Gas Regulator Masonry Screw Masonry Figure 12 Attaching Base to Fireplace Floor 104416 OWNER S MANUAL CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY NOTICE A qualified service per son must connect heater to gas supply Follow all local codes Installation Items Needed Before installing heater make sure you have the items listed below e piping check local codes e sealant resistant to propane LP gas e manual shutoff valve e test gauge connection e sediment trap e tee joint e pipe wrench AnA G A design certified manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Pur chase the optional A G A design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 25 A WARNING Never connect heater to private non utility gas wells This gas is common
41. pect burner pilot and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt see Figure 28 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner 4 Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again Remove any large particles of dust dirt lint or pet hairs with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle 5 Blow air into the primary air holes on the injector holder 6 Incase any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4 Clean the pilot assembly also A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly There is a small pilot air inlet hole about two inches from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly see Figure 29 With the unit off lightly blow air through the air inlet hole You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available Injector Holder Ports Slots N Burner Tube Primary Air Inlet Holes Figure 28 Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube Figure 29 Pilot Inlet Air Hole LOGS e If you remove logs for cleaning refer to Installing Logs page 13 to properly re place logs e Replace log s if broken or chipped dime sized or larger REPLACEMENT PARTS Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t
42. ss passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms 1 Determine the volume of the space length x width x height Length x Width x Height cu ft volume of space Example Space size 20 ft length x 16 ft width x 8 ft ceiling height 2560 cu ft volume of space If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space 2 Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu Hr the space can support volume of space 50 cu ft Maximum Btu Hr the space can support Example 2560 cu ft volume of space 50 cu ft 51 2 or 51 200 maximum Btu Hr the space can support 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space Vent free heater Btu Hr Gas water heater Btu Hr Gas fi Btu Hr ANDA na P 5 Bin Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr ae E n a T Vent free heater 33 000 Btu Hr ses aeDnte oes BoM Tota 73 000 Btw Hr Other gas appliances Btu Hr Total Btu Hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used Btu Hr maximum the space can support Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used Example 51 200 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 73 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used The space in the above examp
43. supply original replacement part s call DESA International s Techni cal Service Department at 1 800 323 5190 When calling DESA International have ready your name e your address e model and serial numbers of your heater e how heater was malfunctioning e type of gas used propane LP or natural gas e purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the defec tive part to the factory PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call DESA International s Parts Department at 1 800 972 7879 for referral information When calling DESA International have ready e model number of your heater e the replacement part number 104416 TROUBLESHOOTING Note For additional help visit DESA International s Technical Service web site at www desatech com Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation OBSERVED PROBLEM OWNER S MANUAL AX WARNING Turn off and un plug heater and let cool before servicing Only a qualified ser vice person should service and repair heater POSSIBLE CAUSE A CAUTION Never use a wire needle or similar object to clean ODS pilot This can damage ODS pilot unit REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at ODS pilot 1 Ignitor electrode not connected to igni tor cable 2 Ignitor cable pinched or wet 3 Piezo ignitor
44. te fresh air for these appliances This will insure proper venting of vented fuel burning appliances 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 Tight Construction 2 Unconfined Space 3 Confined Space The information on pages 4 through 6 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and win dows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is de fined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a con tinuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6x10 kg per pa sec m or less with open ings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames be tween sole plates and floors be tween wall ceiling joints be tween wall panels at penetra tions for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings If your home meets all of the three criteria above you must provide ad ditional fresh air
45. tes attached to the heater base assembly The data plates contain important warranty information A WARNING You must secure this heater to fireplace floor If not heater will move when you adjust controls Moving heater may cause a gas leak A WARNING If installing in a sunken fireplace special care is needed You must raise the fireplace floor to allow access to heater control panel This will insure adequate air flow and guard against sooting Raise fireplace floor with noncombustible material Make sure material is secure A CAUTION Do not pick up heater base assembly by burn ers This could damage heater Only handle base assembly by grates Damper __ D amper Giainp Damper Manufactured Fireplace IMPORTANT Make sure the heater burn ers are level If heater is not level heater will not work properly Installation Items Needed e hardware package provided with heater e approved flexible gas hose not provided if allowed by local codes e sealant resistant to propane LP gas not provided e electric drill with 3 16 drill bit Note Install optional GHRCT Receiver and Hand Held Remote Control Kit see Accessories page 25 before installing gas log heater See installation instructions in cluded with the kit 1 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas fitting Connect approved flexible gas hose to inlet side of gas control see Figure 11
46. umbers will help you identify the log when installing It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed Do not modify logs Only use logs supplied with heater 1 Place front log 1 on top of the grate Make sure the notches in the bottom of the log fits over the grate prongs see Figure 16 Push back of log flush with metal grate bar 2 Rest middle log 2 behind metal posts on front burner Make sure the grooves in the bottom of the log fit over the grate Bring the log forward next to the metal posts The cutout on the middle log must be on top see Figure 17 3 Slide the grooves in the back of the rear log 3 against the rear grate prongs Make sure the peg on the log is on top see Figure 18 4 Place the crossover log 4 on the back log and the middle log Make sure the peg on the rear log is in the hole in the bottom of the crossover log The cross over log should fit in the cutout of the middle log see Figure 19 104416 OWNER S MANUAL lt gt Metal Grate Bar Figure 16 Installing Front Log 1 Figure 17 Installing Middle Log 2 Middle Log 2 Groove Peg in Back S Rear Log 3 of Log Groove in Back Grate of Log Prong Rear Burner Crossover Log 4 Hole Cutout E A lt Figure 19 Installing Crossover Log 4 DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER OPERATING HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTI
47. ural gas company Clean burner s see Cleaning and Main tenance page 18 or replace burner orifice s Contact qualified service person Burner backfiring during combustion 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 2 Damaged burner 3 Gas control defective Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 18 or replace burner orifice Replace damaged burner Replace gas control Yellow flame in front burner during burner combustion 1 Not enough air 2 Gas control defective Check burner s for dirt and debris If found clean burner s see Cleaning and Maintenance page 18 Replace gas control Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1 Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Moisture condensation noticed on windows 1 Not enough combustion ventilation air Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti lation requirements page 4 Heater produces a whistling noise when burners are lit 1 Turning control knob to HI position when burners are cold 2 Air in gas line 3 Air passageways on heater blocked 4 Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice s Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute Operate burners until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by lo cal natural gas company Observe minimum installation clear ances see pages 7 through 9
48. wall of fireplace If not drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting Use a heat resistant sealant Do not seal chimney flue damper AX WARNING Never install the heater in a bedroom or bathroom un less installed as a vented ap pliance see page 10 in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 42 inches from the front top or sides of the heater in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas A CAUTION This heater cre ates warm air currents These currents move heat to wall sur faces next to heater Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities such as to bacco smoke aromatic candles cleaning fluids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may discolor walls IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add mois ture to the air Although this is beneficial installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Com bustion and Ventilation pages 4 through 6 CHECK GAS TYPE Use only natural gas If your gas supply is not natural gas do not install heater Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES Vent Free Operation Only AX WARNING Maintain the mini mum clearances If you can pro vide greater clearances from floor ceiling and adjoining wall M
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