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NATURAL GAS LOG
VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCES
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
TESTED AND
LISTED BY
Models FVTR18
and FVTR24
RGA 2-72
APPROVED
Std RADCO Listing No. 1292
WARNING: Improper installa-
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
vice, or maintenance can cause
causing property damage, personal injury, or
injury or property damage. Re-
loss of life.
fer to this manual for correct
— Do not
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VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS 1. This appliance, as supplied, is only for 9. Do not use a blower insert, heat ex- SAFETY use with the type of gas indicated on changer insert or other accessory not INFORMATION the rating plate. This appliance is con- approved for use with this log set. vertible for use with propane/LP, using 10. This log set needs fresh, outside air ven- the GA9003 or GA9103 pilot kit. tilation to run properly. See Air for WARNINGS WARNING ICON G 001 2. If you smell gas Combustion and
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OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT OPTIONAL IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT FEATURES Rear Burner ON/OFF SAFETY VALVE/ Grate PILOT KIT AND PROPANE/LP CONVERSION An optional valve/safety pilot kit with a piezo ignitor is available for this appliance. This system requires no matches, batteries, or other sources to light. You must use this optional system for LP conversion. See Ac- cessories, page 17. REMOTE CONTROL READY (MILLIVOLT) SAFETY VALVE/ PILOT KIT Burner Pan An optional millivolt valve/safety pilot kit with a
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VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS Confined and Unconfined Space PROVIDING ADEQUATE AIR FOR VENTILATION The National Fuel Gas Code, ANS Z223.1 COMBUSTION AND defines a confined space as a space whose The following are excerpts from National VENTILATION volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Sec- 3 Btu per hour (4.8 m per kw) of the aggre- tion 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation. gate input rating of all appliances installed WARNING: This appliance All spaces in
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OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR APPLIANCE LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install appliance plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms. 1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height). Length x Width x Height = ______________
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VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS AIR FOR 12" COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Ventilation Continued Ventilation Grills Grills Into Adjoining Room, VENTILATION AIR Into Adjoining Or Option 2 Room, Remove Ventilation Air From Inside Option 1 Door into Building Adjoining This fresh air would come from an adjoining Room, unconfined space. When ventilating to an Option adjoining unconfined space, you must pro- 3 vide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wal
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OWNER’S MANUAL Btu Input Btu Input Minimum INSTALLATION Natural Gas Propane Gas Vent Opening MODEL DESCRIPTION FVTR18 18" Triple Burner 60,000 50,000 8" dia. CAUTION: Do not remove FVTR24 24" Triple Burner 70,000 60,000 8" dia. the metal data plates attached to the burner pan. The data plates contain important warranty in- MINIMUM FIREBOX SIZES formation. LOG FRONT BACK SIZE WIDTH* WIDTH** DEPTH HEIGHT WARNING: Before installing 18" 28" 16" 14" 18" in a solid fuel burning fireplace, 3
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VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS We recommend that you install a sediment INSTALLATION CAUTION: Use only new, trap in supply line as shown in Figure 6. Continued black iron or steel pipe. Inter- Locate sediment trap where it is within nally-tinned copper tubing may INSTALLING DAMPER reach for cleaning. Install in piping system be used in certain areas. Check between fuel supply and heater. Locate sedi- CLAMP your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" ment trap where trapped matter is not likely diameter or grea
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OWNER’S MANUAL 5. Apply thread sealant to the 1/8" brass Installation and Gas Connection INSTALLATION pipe nipple and thread it onto the mani- 1. Thread the gas supply fitting to the Continued fold block. Tighten with a 7/16" wrench. fireplace gas supply pipe. Use thread 6. Slip the air restrictor over the 1/8" pipe sealant. Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than nipple. Apply thread sealant to the male 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 2. Place the burner pan assembly in the threads and install the rear burner
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VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS 9. Install valve cover to burner pan using Screw INSTALLATION screws provided. Ignitor Continued 10. Install thermocouple, pilot, and ignitor onto valve cover as shown in Figure 14. Use the provided screws. Thermocouple OPTIONAL GA9003 SERIES 11. Push the control rod extension onto the ON/OFF SAFETY VALVE/ Pilot “D” shaped control rod through the cen- PILOT KIT ASSEMBLY ter hole in the cover. For additional convenience and safety, or 12. Install the position decal and con
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OWNER’S MANUAL Changing Pilot Orifice TESTING BURNER FOR INSTALLATION LEAKS The pilot is provided with a natural gas Continued orifice installed. For propane/LP gas you 1. Generously apply soapy solution to all 4. Apply thread sealant compound to the must remove it and replace it with an pro- connections. 3/8" male threads of the burner inlet pane/LP orifice. The hardware kit contains fitting. Thread the manifold block (see an propane/LP orifice with a red stripe for WARNING: Never check for Fi
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VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS INSTALLATION OPERATING Continued APPLIANCE INSTALLING THE EMBER FOR YOUR SAFETY BED AND LOGS (Split Oak READ BEFORE Sets Shown) LIGHTING 1. Place the ember bed (included with burner set) over log grate as shown in WARNING: Keep flue open Figure 18. when operating unit. 2. Position the back log flush against back of ember bed as shown in Figure 19. 3. Place the middle layer of logs as shown WARNING: If you do not fol- in Figure 20. Notice the grove in the Figure 20 - In
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ON OFF FROM "PILOT" POSITION SLIGHT PUSH TO TURN OFF PULL PUSH OWNER’S MANUAL 7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 OPERATING OPERATING seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLIANCE seconds, release control knob. GA9003 Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps Continued 3 through 7. Note: Operation instructions for GA9103 GAS SHUTOFF 8. Turn control knob counterclockwise Remote Ready Valve/Pilot Kit will be to the ON position. Burner VALVE OPERATION included with the Kit. shou
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VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off log set Note: For additional help, visit DESA and let cool before servicing. Only International’s technical service web site a qualified service person should at www.desatech.com. 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 excessively 1. Poor fuel quality 1. Contact local natural or propane/LP gas (Note: It is natural and
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OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed, there is no 1. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- 1. Reconnect ignitor cable spark at pilot (GA9003 Only) tor cable 2. Ignitor cable pinched or wet 2. Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing. Keep ignitor cable dry 3. Bad ground on piezo ignitor 3. Scrape away paint on bracket for better contact with ground on piezo ignitor 4. Broken ignitor cable 4. Replace ignitor
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VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS 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,
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OWNER’S MANUAL PINE CONES - GA9600 CLEANING AND ACCESSORIES (Not Shown) MAINTENANCE Purchase these fireplace accessories from For all models. Use for additional decora- your local dealer. If they can not supply • Keep the area around the log set clean tion only. Carton of 6 Boxes (3 pine cones these accessories, call DESA International’s and clear of debris. per box). Sales Department at 1-800-888-2050 for • Occasionally, you may use a soft bristle information. You can also write to the ad- ASH
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VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS ILLUSTRATED 22 PARTS BREAKDOWN FVTR18 24 19 20 25 21 23 2 4 1 5 6 5 3 15 17 18 8 9 14 12 13 26 7 16 10 11 901846 18
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OWNER’S MANUAL This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the PARTS LIST instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual. FVTR18 KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098249-01 ODS Nut 2 2 901752-02 Rear Burner 1 3 102843-01 Burner Clip 1 4 901246-01 Log Grate 1 5 098304-01 Screw, 10-16 x .38 4 6 901762-01 Burner Bracket 1 7 901754-02 Front Burner 1 8 901753-02 Burner Pan 1 9 901750-01 Nozzle 1 10 901064-05 Natural Gas Injector 1
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VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS ILLUSTRATED 20 PARTS 22 BREAKDOWN FVTR24 21 19 25 24 23 2 4 1 5 6 5 3 15 17 18 8 9 14 12 13 26 7 16 10 11 901846 20
