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VENTED DECORATIVE GAS LOG HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
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.
• 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.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
MPF24VNA, MPF24VPA,
MPF18VNA AND MPF18VPA
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- Page 1 VENTED DECORATIVE GAS LOG HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL MPF18VNA AND MPF18VPA 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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... -
Page 3: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: This product con- tains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING: Keep flue open when operating unit. IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate or service this log set. -
Page 4: Local Codes
SAFETY INFORMATION Continued Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible ma- terials, gasoline and other flam- mable vapors and liquids. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high tem- perature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. -
Page 5: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION WARNING: Failure to posi- tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury. Figure 1 - Product Identification 114925-01C Log Set Assembly www.desatech.com... - Page 6 CHECK GAS TYPE Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct, do not instal in fireplace. Call dealer where you bought the appliance for proper type of appliance. WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (natural or pro- pane/LP) gas.
- Page 7 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING APPLIANCE WARNING: Special care is required if you are installing the unit into a sunken fireplace. You must raise the fireplace floor to allow access to gas log controls. This will insure adequate air flow and guard against sooting. Raise the fireplace floor using noncombustible material.
- Page 8 INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater to allow proper gas vol- ume to heater. If pipe is too small, undue loss of volume will occur.
- Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued Equipment Shutoff Valve Figure 8 - Equipment Shutoff Valve Propane/LP Equipment Supply Tank Shutoff Valve Figure 9 - Checking Gas Joints (Propane/LP Gas Only) Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Meter Figure 10 - Checking Gas Joints (Natural Gas Only) 114925-01C Open Closed...
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Page 10: Operating Appliance
OPERATING APPLIANCE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: Keep flue open when operating unit. WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal injury or loss of life. A. -
Page 11: Inspecting Burners
NOTICE: You must light the pilot before using the hand-held re- mote control unit. See Lighting Instructions on page 10. After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about one minute. Turn control knob to ON posi- tion. Adjust flame adjustment knob anywhere between HI and LO. -
Page 12: Cleaning And Maintenance
If so, contact DESAʼs Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready. You can also visit DESAʼs technical services web site at www.desatech.com. REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
WARNING: Turn off appliance and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot... - Page 14 OBSERVED PROBLEM ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is re- leased Burner does not light after ODS/ pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during com- bustion TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 2.
- Page 15 OBSERVED PROBLEM Dark orange flame in burner dur- ing burner combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Produces a whistling noise when burners are lit White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture Remote does not function 114925-01C TROUBLESHOOTING Continued...
- Page 16 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.
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Page 17: Specifications
Maximum - 10.5", Minimum* - 5.0" * For purpose of input adjustment Purchase these appliances from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. -
Page 18: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MPF24VNA, MPF24VPA, MPF18VNA, MPF18VPA www.desatech.com 114925-01C... -
Page 19: Parts List
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 12 of this manual. NO. PART NO. 111793-01 111808-02 111817-02 099998-01 Fan Switch 103784-02 Knob Extension (HI/LOW) 103784-01 Knob Extension (ON/OFF) 097159-04 Piezo Ignitor 114942-01 Heat Shield 111796-01... -
Page 20: Warranty Information
VENTED GAS LOG APPLIANCES DESA warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.