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NATURAL GAS LOG
VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCES
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
TESTED AND
Models:
LISTED BY
CVTR18/24
HVTR18/24
LVTR18/24
RGA 2-72
Std RADCO Listing No. 1292
APPROVED
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.
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VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS 1. This appliance, as supplied, is only for 8. Do not allow fans to blow directly into SAFETY use with the type of gas indicated on the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that al- INFORMATION the rating plate. This appliance is con- ter burner flame patterns. Ceiling fans vertible for use with propane/LP, using can create drafts that alter burner flame the GA9053 or GA9153 pilot kit. patterns. Altered burner patterns can WARNINGS WARNING ICON G 001 increase sooting. 2. If you s
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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 11. 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 FLUE OPENING AIR FOR INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS COMBUSTION AND Note: This vented appliance must be in- CAUTION: Do not remove VENTILATION stalled only in a solid-fuel burning fireplace the metal data plates attached with a working flue and constructed of non- to the burner pan. The data plates combustible material. WARNING: This appliance contain important warranty in- shall not be installed in a con- formation. The charts in Figure 2, page 5, indicate fined space or u
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OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Continued Btu Input Btu Input Minimum Natural Gas Propane Gas Vent Opening MODELS DESCRIPTION CVTR18 18" Triple Burner 60,000 50,000 8" dia. HVTR18 LVTR18 CVTR24 24" Triple Burner 70,000 60,000 8" dia. HVTR24 LVTR24 MINIMUM FIREBOX SIZES LOG FRONT BACK SIZE WIDTH* WIDTH** DEPTH HEIGHT 18" 28" 16" 14" 18" 3 1 24" 29 /4" 17" 15 /2" 18" *Add 2" if safety valve/pilot is used **At depth indicated FUEL INLET PRESSURE BURNER ORIFICE SPECIFICATIONS ("W.C.) LOG NATURA
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VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and INSTALLATION CAUTION: Use only new, contaminants. This keeps them from going Continued black iron or steel pipe. Inter- into log set controls. If sediment trap is not nally-tinned copper tubing may INSTALLING DAMPER installed or is installed wrong, log set may be used in certain areas. Check not run properly. CLAMP your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" CHECKING GAS diameter or greater to allow Secure the damper stop clamp provided
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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 Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than sealant. 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 TESTING BURNER FOR GAS SHUTOFF OPERATING VALVE OPERATION LEAKS APPLIANCE 1. Generously apply soapy solution to all Flame Adjustment connections. FOR YOUR SAFETY Adjust the flame ON/OFF by turning the READ BEFORE WARNING: Never check for gas shutoff valve counterclockwise LIGHTING gas leaks with open flame. to open or clockwise to close, as necessary. 2. Light the burner with the shutoff valve WARNING: Keep flue open Shutting Off Appliance no more than half open and ho
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OWNER’S MANUAL 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 unavoidab
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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 - GA9650 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 1-800-432-2382 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 PARTS BREAKDOWN Triple Burner Models 2 4 1 5 6 5 3 15 17 18 8 9 14 12 13 19 7 16 10 11 For more information, visit www.desatech.com 901910 12
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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 11 of this manual. Triple Burner Models KEY PART NUMBER FOR NO. 18" Triple 24" Triple DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 098249-01 098249-01 ODS Nut 2 2 901752-02 901752-01 Rear Burner 1 3 102843-01 102843-01 Burner Clip 1 4 901246-01 901246-02 Log Grate 1 5 098304-01 098304-01 Screw, 10-16 x .38 4 6 901762-01 901762-01 Burner Bracket 1 7 901754
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VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS These Parts Centrals are privately-owned businesses. They have agreed to support our PARTS CENTRALS customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories. Baltimore Electric Washer Equipment Co. Halco Enterprises 1348 Dixwell Avenue 1715 Main Street 208 Carter Drive, Unit 21 Hamden, CT 06514-0322 Kansas City, MO 64108-2195 West Chester, PA 19382-4500 1-800-397-7553 KS, MO, AR 610-430-7717 203-248-7553 816-842-3911 1-800-368-0803 Parts Department Parts D
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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 WARRANTY COMFORT GLOW VENTED GAS LOGS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects on burner system for two (2) years and logs for a
