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GAS LOG VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
ANSI Z21.84
O-TL REPORT # 114-L-31-4
BVSR18, BVSR24, BVDR18, BVDR24, BVDR30
For Use with Log Sets:
American Pepper Log Models BAP18 and BAP24
Ponderosa Pine Log Models BOP18 and BOP24
Mossy Maple BMM18, BMM24 (Shown) and BMM30
Texas Mesquite Log Models BTM18, BTM24 and BTM30
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety .................................................................. 2 Inspecting Burners ............................................ 15 Product Identification ........................................... 4 Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 15 Local Codes......................................................... 4 Troubleshooting ................................................. 16 Unpacking............................................................
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SAFETy Continued 8. Do not allow fans to blow directly into the WARNING: Any change to fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Ceiling fans can create this log set or its controls can drafts that alter burner flame patterns. be dangerous. Altered burner patterns can increase sooting. 1. This appliance, as supplied, is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the 9. Do not use a blower insert, heat exchang- rating plate. This appliance is convert- er insert or
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Grate Steps Grate Hearth Kit Model _____________________ Serial Number _______________________ Burner Pan Log Set Model _______________________ Burner Clamp Burner Manifold Figure 1 - Product Identification (BVDR24 Shown) UNPACkING LOCAL CODES Install and use log set with care. Follow all CAUTION: Do not remove local codes. In the absence of local codes, the data plates from the burner use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*. pan. Th
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INSTALLATION NOTICE: Installation, service, WARNING: The Massachu- and repair of this appliance must setts State Board requires all be performed by a qualified in- installations be performed by staller, service agency, company a Licensed Plumber or Gas Fit- or gas supplier experienced with ter. Massachusetts state code this type of gas appliance. Only requires all vent dampers be factory authorized components welded open or removed. listed in these instructions may be used in accord
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INSTALLATION Continued Btu/Hr Input Btu/Hr Input Minimum MODEL DESCRIPTION Natural Gas Propane/LP Gas vent Opening BVSR18 18" Single Burner 50,000 40,000 8" dia. BVSR24 24" Single Burner 60,000 50,000 8" dia. BVDR18 18" Dual Burner 55,000 45,000 8" dia. BVDR24 24" Dual Burner 65,000 55,000 8" dia. BVDR30 30" Dual Burner 70,000 60,000 8" dia. MINIMUM FIREBOX SIZES FRONT BACK MODEL WIDTH* WIDTH** DEPTH HEIGHT 18SR/DR 28" 16" 14" 18" 3 1 2 24SR/DR 29 /4" 17" 15 / " 18" 30DR 36" 27" 18" 18" * Add
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INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: Use pipe joint WARNING: A qualified ser- sealant that is resistant to liquid vice person must connect log petroleum (LP) gas. set to gas supply. Follow all We recommend that you install a sediment local codes. trap in the supply line as shown in Figure 4. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach Installation Items Needed for cleaning. Install in piping system between Before installing log set, make sure you have fuel suppl
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INSTALLATION Continued Equipment CHECkING GAS CONNECTIONS Open Shutoff Valve WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections, internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct Closed all leaks at once. Figure 5 - Equipment Shutoff Valve Equipment WARNING: Never use an Shutoff Valve open flame to check for a leak. Gas Meter Apply a noncorrosive leak detec- tion fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once. PRESSURE TESTING GAS
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INSTALLATION Continued 5. Using thread sealant (resistant to the action Gas of propane/LP gas) on larger end of fitting, Connector screw the burner inlet fitting through hole Tube and into burner manifold. Tighten using a wrench. If using propane/LP gas, see Propane/LP Gas Conversion, page 10. 6. Using burner clamp, screw, and nut pro- vided, assemble clamp to pan (“U” style Burner Pan burners only). This will hold the burner Assembly (Facing manifold in place. Adaptor Fitting Front o
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INSTALLATION Continued 2. Attach the pilot gas line to the pilot outlet 9. Attach cover to burner pan using screws of the gas control valve and tighten. Con- provided. nect the thermocouple to the rear of the 10. Install thermocouple, pilot, and ignitor onto gas control valve. See Figure 11. Do not valve cover as shown in Figure 13. Use overtighten. If using propane/LP gas, see the provided screws. Changing Pilot Orifice, page 11. 11. Push the control rod extension onto the 3. Install th
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INSTALLATION Continued Burner Inlet Fitting Changing Pilot Orifice 1. Remove burner inlet fitting from burner The pilot is provided with a natural gas ori- pan assembly. DO NOT remove orifice fice installed. For propane/LP gas you must from this fitting. The propane/LP burner remove it and replace it with an propane/LP inlet fitting is included in the hardware kit orifice. The hardware kit contains an pro- (see Figure 14). pane/LP orifice with a red stripe for converting the pilot. 2. Be sur
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INSTALLATION Continued 3. Place the back log onto the grate steps TESTING BURNER FOR LEAKS (see Figure 19). 1. Generously apply noncorrosive leak de- 4. Place the front log(s) onto grate and slide tection fluid to all connections. forward against the front bars of grate (see Figure 19). WARNING: Never check for 5. Place the smaller top logs onto the bottom gas leaks with open flame. logs (see Figure 20, page 13). Leave as 2. Light the burner with the shutoff valve no much open space betwe
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INSTALLATION Continued Figure 20 - Placement of Top Logs (Mossy Maple Logs Shown) OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY LIGHTING READ BEFORE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read safety information, above. WARNING: Keep flue open 2. Turn the gas shutoff valve clockwise when operating unit. to OFF. 3. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas STOP! Follow the WARNING: If you do not fol- safety information column 1. If you don't low these instructions exactly, smell gas, go on
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ON OFF FROM "PILOT" POSITION SLIGHT PUSH TO TURN OFF PULL PUSH OPERATION Continued 6. With control knob pressed in, push down CURING and release ignitor button. This will light LOGS pilot. The pilot is attached to the rear of During the 2-3 hour appliance break-in pe- the front burner. If needed, keep pressing riod, you may detect an odor from appliance ignitor button until pilot lights. as various paints and compounds used in Note: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a manufacturing
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INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame BURNER FLAME PATTERN patterns often. Burner flames will be steady; not lifting or floating. Flames should go up through the PILOT ASSEMBLy middle of log set. Flames should not "spill" to The pilot assembly is factory preset for proper edges of pan or sides of log set. flame height. Alterations may have occurred Figure 24 shows a typical flame pattern. If during shipping and handling. The pilot is burner flame pattern differs
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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 or excessively propane/LP gas company (Note: It is natural and un- 2. Fireplace venting system 2. Adjust damper wide open avoidable for vented gas log not drafting properly and/
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TROUBLEShOOTING Continued OBSERvED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is 1. Gas supply turned off or 1. Turn on gas supply or open pressed, there is spark at pilot equipment shutoff valve equipment shutoff valve but no ignition (GA9050A-1 closed Only) 2. Control knob not in PILOT 2. Turn control knob to PILOT position position 3. Control knob not pressed in 3. Press in control knob while while in PILOT position in PILOT position 4. Air in gas lines when in- 4. Continue holdin
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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 sup- plies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke,
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REPLACEMENT PARTS Usually, we will ask you to return the part to Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for the factory. parts replaced under warranty. PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call DESA Heating, LLC at 1-866-672-6040 for referral inform
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