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VENTED DECORATIVE NATURAL GAS LOGS
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
TESTED AND
RGA 2-72
LISTED BY
APPROVED
SYCAMORE SPLIT
MODELS SMS18 AND SMS24
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
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WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. WARNING: This appliance is for installation only in a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory-built fireplace, constructed of noncombustible material and connected to a working flue. (See pa
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SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: This appliance is equipped for natural gas. An op- WARNING: This product con- tional propane/LP conversion kit tains and/or generates chemicals model GA9200 must be installed known to the State of California for use with propane/LP gas. to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. WARNING: Keep flue open Avoid any drafts that alter burner when operating unit. flame patterns. IMP
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10. To help prevent breakage, new logs must be SAFETY INFORMATION broken-in (see Curing Logs page 9). Continued 11. Turn log set off and let cool before servicing, 1. If you smell gas installing, or repairing. Only a qualified service • shut off gas supply person should install, service, or repair log set. • do not try to light any appliance 12. Provide adequate clearances around air • do not touch any electrical switch; do not use openings. any phone in your building PRODUCT • immediately
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INSTALLATION Burner Btu Input Minimum Descrip- Natural Vent Model tion Gas Opening WARNING: Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, SMS18 18" Ramp 60,000 8" dia. the chimney flue and firebox SMS24 24" Ramp 80,000 8" dia. must be cleaned of soot, creo- sote, ashes and loose paint by a MINIMUM FIREBOX SIZES qualified chimney cleaner. Creo- MODEL FRONT BACK DEPTH HEIGHT sote will ignite if highly heated. WIDTH WIDTH* A dirty chimney flue may create SMS18 28" 18" 16" 18" and distrib
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Installation must include an equipment shutoff INSTALLATION valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate Continued NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP tap must be upstream from log set (see Figure 4). Secure the damper stop clamp provided to the leading IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve edge of the damper as shown in Figure 3. If for any rea- in an accessible location. The equipment shutoff son this clamp doesn't work on your fireplace, anoth
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3. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment INSTALLATION shutoff valve (see Figure 5). Apply noncorro- Continued sive leak detection fluid to gas joints. Bubbles CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS forming show a leak. 4. Correct all leaks at once. WARNING: Test all gas piping HEARTH KIT ASSEMBLY AND and connections, internal and INSTALLATION external to unit, for leaks after Kit Assembly - Ramp Pan Burner installing or servicing. Correct 1. Determine which side the gas line feeds into all l
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3. Place two front logs onto grate (see Figure 8). INSTALLATION 4. Place back log on grate steps (see Figure 8). Continued 5. Figure 8 and Figure 9 on page 9 show a recom- OPTIONAL GA9200 SERIES ON/OFF mended log arrangement, however you may SAFETY VALVE/PILOT KIT arrange the logs as you wish. Leave as much For additional convenience and safety an optional open space as possible to minimize flame im- ON/OFF safety valve/pilot kit is available. See Ac- pingement and sooting. Note: Logs may c
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INSTALLATION LIGHTING Continued INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information on column 1. 2. Turn the gas shutoff valve to OFF. 3. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas STOP! Follow the safety information column 1. If you don't smell gas, go on to the next step. 4. Light a match and lay it on top of the pan material about 2" from the end of the sup- ply side of the pan 5. Slowly turn the gas shutoff valve ON until the burner ignites. If the burner doesnʼt
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CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This MAINTENANCE will protect your warranty coverage for parts • Keep the area around the log set clean and clear replaced under warranty. of debris. • Occasionally, you may use a soft bristle brush PARTS UNDER WARRANTY to clean logs. Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they • Once every year a qualified agency or certified canʼt supply original replacement part(s), call DESAʼs chimney sweep should examine
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TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off log set and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair log set. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Log set is smoking/sooting 1. Poor fuel quality 1. Contact local natural gas excessively (Note: It is natural company and unavoidable for vented gas 2. Fireplace venting system not 2. Adjust damper wide open log sets to produce moderate drafting prop
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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. Fol- low 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, cigarette smoke, cem
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GLOWING EMBERS - GA9950A ACCESSORIES (Not Shown) Purchase these log set accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, For all models. Use for firebox decoration only. call DESA at 1-866-672-6040 for referral infor- SILICA SAND - GA9850A mation. You can also write to the address listed (Not Shown) on the back page of this manual. For all models. Use for firebox decoration only. LAVA ROCK - GA6067A (Not Shown) For all models. Use for firebox decoration only. DECOR
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS SMS18 AND SMS24 15 19 16 17 18 13 11 14 20 21 22 12 23 10 8 1 7 3 2 4 6 5 9 14 www.desatech.com 117536-01B
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PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 10 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. SMS18 SMS24 1 901056-01 901056-01 3/8 FLR x 1/2 FPT Adapter 1 2 901059-01 901059-01 3/8 FLR x 3/8 FPT Adapter 1 3 101628-01 101628-01 Gas Line - 10" Flex 1 4 104506-27 104506-28 Natural Gas Injector 1 5 14538 14538 Venturi 1 6 14527 14527 Venturi Gasket 1 7 115482-01
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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 LIFETIME WARRANTY - VENTED GAS LOGS DESA warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components of the burner system for two (2) yea
