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VENTED DECORATIVE NATURAL GAS LOGS
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
ANSI Z21.84
O-TL REPORT
# 1 14-L-31-4
VANGUARD BURNER MODELS
VVSR18, VVSR24, VVDR18, VVDR24 AND VVDR30
FOR USE WITH LOG SET MODELS
VSLR18, VSLR24, VDLCR18, VDLCR24 (ShOWN) AND VDLCR30
FMI BURNER MODELS
FVSR18, FVSR24, FVDR18, FVDR24 AND FVDR30
FOR USE WITH LOG SET MODELS
FSLR18, FSLR24, FDLCR18, FDLCR24, FDLCR30, F A18, F A24 AND F A30
W ARNING: If the information in these instructions
is not follow
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety .................................................................. 2 Troubleshooting ................................................. 16 Local Codes......................................................... 4 Service Hints ..................................................... 19 Unpacking............................................................ 4 Technical Service............................................... 19 Product Identification ................................
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SAFETy Continued Natural Gas: Natural gas is odorless. An odor- Ap p l i an ce asse mb l y b ec o mes making agent is added to the gas. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the very hot when in use. Keep chil- odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may be d r e n a n d a d u l t s a w a y f r o m h o t present even though no odor exists. s u r f a c e t o a v o i d b u r n s o r c l o t h i n g Make certain you read and understand all i g n i t i o n . A p p
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SAFETy Continued 4. This log set is designed to be smokeless. 9. Do not use appliance if any part has been If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off appli- exposed to or under water. Immediately ance and call a qualified service person. call a qualified service technician to in- spect the room appliance and to replace Note: During initial operation, slight smok- any part of the control system (if using ing could occur due to log curing and GA9050A-1 or GA9150A) and any gas the burning of man
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Grate Grate Steps Hearth Kit Model ___________________ Serial Number _____________________ Log Set Model _____________________ Burner Pan Burner Clamp Burner Inlet Burner Manifold Fitting Figure 1 - Product Identification (Dual Burner Shown) OPTIONAL PRODUCT FEATURES or other sources to light. This system may ON/OFF SAFETY VALVE/PILOT KIT be connected to a wall switch or hand-held AND PROPANE/LP CONVERSION wireless remote control. See Accessories, An optional valve/
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INSTALLATION Continued FLUE OPENING SPECIFICATIONS N O T I C E : I n s t a l l a t i o n , s e r v i c e , Note: This vented appliance must be installed a n d r e p a i r o f t h i s a p p l i a n c e m u s t only in a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a be performed by a qualified in- working flue and constructed of noncombus- s t a l l e r , s e r v i c e a g e n c y , c o m p a n y tible material. o r g a s s u p p l i e r e x p e r i e n c e d w i t h T
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INSTALLATION Continued CHECK GAS TYPE CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not W ARNING: A qualified ser- natural gas, you must install ON/OFF Safety Valve/Pilot Kit (see Accessories, page 24). vice person must connect log Call dealer where you bought log set. s e t t o g a s s u p p l y . F o l l o w a l l If the fireplace does not have a gas supply local codes. shutoff valve, one must be installed. Installation Items Needed VENTING SPE
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INSTALLATION Continued We recommend that you install a sediment PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY trap in supply line as shown in Figure 4. PIPING SYSTEM Locate sediment trap where it is within reach T est Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG for cleaning. Install in piping system between (3.5 kPa) fuel supply and heater. Locate sediment 1. Disconnect log set and its individual equip- trap where trapped matter is not likely to ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping freeze. A sediment trap traps m
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INSTALLATION Continued SINGLE-BURNER HEARTH KIT ASSEMBLY AND Burner Manifold INSTALLATION Kit Assembly - Single and Dual Flame Only 1. Determine which side gas line will be coming into fireplace. Burner Inlet 2. Using a hammer and screw driver, remove Fitting knockout plug from side of pan that cor- responds to gas line (see Figure 6). 3. Unscrew burner inlet fitting from burner manifold. Knockout Plugs 4. Place burner manifold in pan with thread- Burner Pan ed opening facing open knock
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INSTALLATION Continued Installation and Gas Connection 2. Attach pilot gas line to pilot outlet of gas 1. Place burner pan assembly in center of control valve and tighten. Connect ther- fireplace floor. Make sure front of pan mocouple to rear of gas control valve. faces forward. See Figure 9. Do not overtighten. If us- ing propane/LP gas, see Changing Pilot 2. Thread gas supply fitting to fireplace gas Orifice, page 12. supply pipe. Use thread sealant. 3. Install inlet fitting into inlet ope
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INSTALLATION Continued 6. Install gas connector tube to gas supply PROPANE/LP GAS CONVERSION fitting. Carefully shape tube to attach to To convert to propane/LP gas, burner inlet adapter fitting. Be careful not to cause fitting and pilot orifice must be replaced. kinks in tube. Propane/LP burner inlet fitting is supplied with orifice installed for a 24" log set. If you 7. Test for leaks following instructions under have an 18" or 30" set, you must change this Testing Burner for Leaks, page
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INSTALLATION Continued Changing Pilot Orifice Note: Burner design includes more ports The pilot is provided with a natural gas ori- on the outside of the bar. Make sure that fice installed. For propane/LP gas you must all ports are clear and producing flame remove it and replace it with an propane/LP evenly across burner. If any ports appear orifice. The accessory hardware kit contains blocked, clear them by removing burner an propane/LP orifice with a red stripe for manifold and reaming p
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INSTALLATION Continued 5. Place smaller top logs onto bottom logs (see Figure 17). Leave as much open space between logs as possible to mini- mize flame impingement and sooting. Note: Logs may chip if they are handled roughly or if hit together while being placed. Figure 17 - Placement of Top Logs Logs (Number and style may vary) Figure 16 - Installing Front and Back Logs (Number and style may vary) 124183-01B www.desatech.com 13
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OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY GAS SHUTOFF READ BEFORE LIGHTING VALVE OPERATION Flame Adjustment W ARNING: Keep flue open Adjust the flame ON/OFF by turning gas shut- when operating unit. off valve counterclockwise to open or clockwise to close, as necessary. WARNING: If you do not fol- Shutting Off Appliance Turn gas shutoff valve clockwise to low these instructions exactly , OFF position. a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- CURING sonal injury or
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ON OFF FROM "PILOT" POSITION SLIGHT PUSH TO TURN OFF PULL PUSH TO LIGHT OPERATION Continued Note: You may be running this log set Control Knob Pilot for the first time after hooking up to gas Ignitor supply. If so, the control knob may need ON OFF to be pressed in for 30 seconds. This will FROM "PILOT" POSITION SLIGHT PUSH TO TURN OFF Off allow air to bleed from the gas system. On PULL PUSH TO LIGHT • If control knob does not pop up when released, contact a qualified service person o
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TROUBLEShOOTING W ARNING: T urn 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 or excessively propane/LP gas company (Note: It is natural and unavoid- 2. Fireplace venting system 2. Adjust damper wide open able for vented gas log sets not draft
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TROUBLEShOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed, 1. Gas supply turned off or 1. Turn on gas supply or open there is spark at pilot but no equipment shutoff valve equipment shutoff valve ignition (GA9050A-1 Only) closed 2. Control knob not in PILOT 2. Turn control knob to PILOT position position 3. Control knob not pressed 3. Press in control knob while in while in PILOT position in PILOT position 4. Air in gas lines when in- 4. Continue holding
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TROUBLEShOOTING Continued W ARNING: 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 canno t reach your gas supplier , call the fire de partment. IMPORTANT: Operating log set where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning sup- plies, pa
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SERVICE hINTS TEChNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installa- When Gas Pressure is T oo Low tion, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, con- • pilot will not stay lit tact DESA Heating, LLC at 1-866-672-6040. • burners will have delayed ignition When calling please have your model and • heater will not produce specified heat serial numbers of your heater ready. • propane/LP gas supply may be low You can also visit DESA Heating, LLC’s web You may feel your gas pressure is too
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PARTS BURNER MODELS VVSR18, FVSR18, VVSR24, FVSR24, VVDR18, FVDR18, VVDR24, FVDR24, VVDR30 AND FVDR30 This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual. 9 9 10 7 12 5 11 5 1 6 8 4 3 2 13 KEY VVSR18 VVSR24 VVDR18 VVDR24 VVDR30 NO. FVSR18 FVSR24 FVDR18 FVDR24 FVDR30 DESCRIPTION QTY 1 14325 14325 14325 14325 14325 Brass 3/8 FLR x 1/2 FPT 1 Elbow 2 14528 14528 14528 14528 14528 Brass
