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GAS LOG VENTED
DECORATIVE APPLIANCE
TM
OWNER’S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Convertible from Natural Gas
VANGUARD MODELS:
to Propane/LP Gas
VVSA18M, VVSA24M, VVDA18M, VVDA24M and VVDA30M
FOR USE WITH LOG SETS:
Hanover Round Oak Log Models VSLR18 and VSLR24
Kingston Split Oak Log Models VDLCR18, VDLCR24 (Shown)
and VDLCR30
FMI MODELS:
FVSA18M, FVSA24M, FVDA18M, FVDA24M and FVDA30M
FOR USE WITH LOG SETS:
Arlington Round Oak Log Models FSLR18 and FSLR24
Manchester Split Oak Log Models FDLCR18,
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................ 2 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................ 10 LOCAL CODES ........................................................................... 3 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................... 11 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..................................................... 3 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PART
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SAFETY INFORMATION 3 LOCAL CODES 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION UNPACKING PRODUCT FEATURE SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Continued Grate Steps 9. Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other ac- Grate cessory not approved for use with this log set. 10. The installation and provisions for combustion and ventilation air must conform with the National Fuel Gas Codes, ANSI Z233.1/ NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation. 11. Do not run log set • where flammable li
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INSTALLATION Flue Opening Specifications 4 Check Gas Type Venting Specifications for Installation INSTALLATION Burner Orifice Btu Input Btu Input WARNING: The Massachusetts State Board re- Natural Propane/LP Natural Propane/LP quires all installations be performed by a Licensed Gas DESCRIPTION Gas In. Num. In. Num. Plumber or Gas Fitter. Massachusetts state code re- 18" Single Burner 50,000 40,000 .116 32 .081 46 quires all vent dampers be welded open or removed. 24" Single Burner 60,000 50,000
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INSTALLATION 5 Installing Damper Clamp 5 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve with "T" style Secure the damper stop clamp provided to the leading edge of the handle, gas union and, for propane/LP gas only, a plugged 1/8" NPT damper as shown in Figure 3. If for any reason this clamp doesn't tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap work on your fireplace, another suitable clamp or permanent stop must be installe
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INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections 6 Hearth Pan Installation INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS HEARTH PAN INSTALLATION If using propane/LP gas, see Propane/LP Gas Conversion before WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections installing hearth pan. for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks 1. Place the burner pan assembly in the center of the fireplace at once. floor. Make sure the front of pan faces forward. 2. Thread the gas supply fitting to the fireplace ga
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INSTALLATION 7 Hearth Pan Installation (Cont.) 7 INSTALLATION Continued 4. Using a wrench, remove gas control valve and burner inlet 9. To adjust regulator pressure, remove the brass hex plug from fitting by turning counterclockwise (see Figure 8). regulator (see Figure 10). 5. Remove the burner inlet fitting from the gas control assembly 10. Remove the plastic pressure button from the brass plug (see (see Figure 8). DO NOT remove the orifice from this fitting. Figure 10). The propane/LP burner
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INSTALLATION Testing Burner for Leaks 8 Adding Pan Material Installing the Grate and Logs INSTALLATION Continued Grate Steps TESTING BURNER FOR LEAKS Grate 1. Generously apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all connections. WARNING: Never check for gas leaks with open flame. 2. Light the burner with the shutoff valve no more than half open and holding a match slightly in front of the pan (see Lighting Instructions, page 9). 3. Inspect all connections for bubbles, raw gas odor, or flame fr
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ON OFF FROM "PILOT" POSITION SLIGHT PUSH TO TURN OFF PULL PUSH OPERATING APPLIANCE 9 For Your Safety Read Before Lighting 9 Curing Logs Lighting Instructions To Turn Off Gas To Appliance OPERATING APPLIANCE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 1. STOP! Read the safety information, column one. 2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open. 3. Press in and turn control knob clockwise to the WARNING: Keep flue open when operating unit. OFF position. 4. Wait five (5) mi
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OPERATING APPLIANCE To Turn Off Gas To Appliance 10 INSPECTING BURNERS Pilot Assembly Burner Flame Pattern CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OPERATING APPLIANCE Continued BURNER FLAME PATTERN Burner flames will be steady; not lifting or floating. Flames should TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE go up through the middle of logset. Flames should not "spill" to the edges of the pan or sides of the logset. Shutting Off Appliance Figure 18 shows a typical flame pattern. If burner flame pattern differs 1. Turn contr
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TROUBLESHOOTING 11 11 TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s technical WARNING: Turn off log set and let cool before service web site at www.desatech.com. servicing. Only a qualified service person should Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. service and repair log set. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Log set is smoking/sooting excessively 1. Poor fuel quality 1. Contact local natural or propane/LP gas (Note: It is natural and un
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TROUBLESHOOTING 12 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Pilot lights but flame goes out when 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 1. Press in control knob fully control knob is released 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 2. After pilot lights, keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds 3. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open 3. Fully open equipment shutoff valve 4. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, 4. A) Contact local natural or propane/LP which allows the
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TROUBLESHOOTING 13 13 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. IMPORTANT: Operating log set where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, c
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VVSA18M, VVSA24M, VVDA18M, VVDA24M and VVDA30M 14 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VVSA18M, VVSA24M, VVDA18M, VVDA24M AND VVDA30M 9 9 10 7 12 5 11 27 17 5 22 23 6 24 4 3 20 16 21 13 15 2 19 14 18 25 8 1 26 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 901268-01D
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PARTS LIST 15 VVSA18M, VVSA24M, VVDA18M, VVDA24M and VVDA30M 15 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER NO. VVSA18M VVSA24M VVDA18M VVDA24M VVDA30M DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 901063-01 901063-01 901063-01 901063-01 901063-01 Brass 3/8 FLR x 1/2 FPT 1 2 901056-01 901056-01 901056-01 901056-01 901056-01 Brass 3/8 FLR x 3/8 MPT Elbow 1 3 901066-01 901066-01 90
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VSLR18, VSLR24, VDLCR18, VDLCR24, and VDLCR30 16 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAK- DOWN 8 HANOVER ROUND OAK LOG MODELS 6 7 VSLR18, VSLR24 5 KINGSTON SPLIT OAK LOG MODELS VDLCR18, VDLCR24, AND VDLCR30 4 9 1 3 15 2 12 Kingston Split Oak Logs 13 14 10 11 Hanover Round Oak Logs For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 901268-01D
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PARTS LIST 17 VSLR18, VSLR24, VDLCR18, VDLCR24, and VDLCR30 17 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER NO. VSLR18 VSLR24 VDLCR18 VDLCR24 VDLCR30 DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 — — 901565-02 901566-02 901567-02 Bottom Rear 1 2 — — 901603-01 901604-01 901604-04 Bottom Front 1 3 — — 901593-01 901594-01 901595-01 Bottom Front 1 4
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FVSA18M, FVSA24M, FVDA18M, FVDA24M and FVDA30M 18 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS FVSA18M, FVSA24M, FVDA18M, FVDA24M AND FVDA30M 9 9 10 7 12 5 27 11 17 5 22 23 6 24 4 3 20 16 21 13 15 2 19 14 18 25 8 1 26 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 901268-01D
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PARTS LIST 19 FVSA18M, FVSA24M, FVDA18M, FVDA24M and FVDA30M 19 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER FOR NO. FVSA18M FVSA24M FVDA18M FVDA24M FVDA30M DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 901063-01 901063-01 901063-01 901063-01 901063-01 Brass 3/8 FLR x 1/2 FPT 1 2 901056-01 901056-01 901056-01 901056-01 901056-01 Brass 3/8 FLR x 3/8 MPT Elbow 1 3 901066-01 901066-0
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FSLR18, FSLR24, FDLCR18, FDLCR24 and FDLCR30 20 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 8 ARLINGTON ROUND OAK LOG MODELS FSLR18, FSLR24 7 MANCHESTER SPLIT OAK LOG MODELS 6 FDLCR18, FDLCR24 AND FDLCR30 4 5 1 3 9 15 2 Manchester Split Oak Logs 12 14 10 13 11 Arlington Round Oak Logs For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 901268-01D
