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UNVENTED (VENT FREE) GAS LOG HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
ANSI Z21.11.2a-2003
ANSI Z21.60-2003
APPROVED
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.
VFRMV18NA, VFRMV18PA
VFRMV24NA, VFRMV24PA
Vent-free Models Also Design-Certified
As Vented Decorative Appliances
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- Page 1 UNVENTED (VENT FREE) GAS LOG HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ANSI Z21.11.2a-2003 ANSI Z21.60-2003 APPROVED Vent-free Models Also Design-Certified 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 or in a listed ventless firebox enclosure. -
Page 3: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, op- erate or service this log set. Improper use of this log set can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning. - Page 4 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible ma- terials, gasoline and other flam- mable vapors and liquids. Solid fuels shall not be burned in a fireplace in which an unvented room heater installed. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high tem- perature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
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Page 5: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Log Set Lava Rock Chassis Assembly Figure 1 - Product Identification 114745-01B www.desatech.com... -
Page 6: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in confined space or unusually tight con- struction unless provisions are provided for adequate combus- tion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. - Page 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height). Length x Width x Height = ________ cu. ft. (volume of space) Example: Space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) If additional ventilation to adjoining room is sup- plied with grills or openings, add the volume of...
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Page 8: Installation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room, Into Adjoining Room, Remove Option 1 Door into Adjoining Room, Option 12" Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. - Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: Seal any fresh air vents or ash clean-out doors located on floor or wall of fire- place. If not, drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting. Use a heat-resistant sealant. Do not seal chimney flue damper. WARNING: Never install the heater •...
- Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued Example *Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall NOTICE: Non thermostat con- trolled heaters may be used as a vented product. If so, you must always run heater with chimney flue damper open and damper clamp installed.
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Page 11: Mantel Clearances
INSTALLATION Continued MANTEL CLEARANCES In addition to meeting noncombustible material clearances, you must also meet required clearances between fireplace opening and mantel shelf. If you do not meet the clearances listed below, you will need a hood. Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening, a hood is not required (see Figure 6). - Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION Note: When used as a vented decorative, appliance must be installed only in a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of noncombustible material. If your heater is a non-thermostatically-controlled model, you may use this heater as a vented product.
- Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued Note: Install optional GHRCTB Receiver and Hand-Held Remote Control Kit (see Accessories, page 26) before installing gas log heater. See in- stallation instructions included with the kit. 1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas fitting (not provided). Connect approved flexible gas hose to inlet side of gas control (see Figure 11).
- Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see Figure 13). IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location within 6 feet of the appli- ance.
- Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve (control valve) and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage heater regulator.
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Page 16: Operating Heater
OPERATING HEATER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 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. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. - Page 17 OPERATING HEATER Continued WARNING: Burners will come on automatically within one minute when the switch is in the ON position after the pilot is lit. 5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B”...
- Page 18 OPERATING HEATER Continued MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1. Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting Instructions, page 16. 2. Depress control knob and light pilot with match. 3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob.
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Page 19: Inspecting Burners
Digital Display Shows Temperature and Settings Turns Burners On or Off Decreases Room Temperature in AUTO Mode Figure 21 - Thermostat Hand-Held Remote Control Unit (GHRCTB) 114745-01B Turns Hand- Held Remote On or Off and Allows You to Choose the Manual Setting Selects Auto Setting... -
Page 20: Cleaning And Maintenance
INSPECTING BURNERS Continued BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 24 shows correct burner flame pattern. NOTICE: Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping. Dirt or other fine particles are burned by heater, causing brief patches of orange flame. If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 25 •... -
Page 21: Wiring Diagram
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued 1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot. Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes. 2. Inspect burner, pilot and primary air inlet opening on injector holder for dust and dirt (see Figure 26). 3. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
WARNING: Turn off and unplug heater 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 23 OBSERVED PROBLEM ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is re- leased One or both burners do not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during com- bustion 114745-01B TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 2.
- Page 24 OBSERVED PROBLEM Orange flame in burner during burner combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burners are lit White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Heater produces a clicking/tick- ing noise just after burners are lit...
- Page 25 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 26: Specifications
Minimum* 5.0" W.C. * For purpose of input adjustment Manufactured by: DESA FMI. LLC, 1769 E. Lawrence St. Russellville, AL 35653 Note: This appliance has been designed-certified by ANS Z21.11.2a-2003 Unvented Room Heaters and ANS Z21.60-2003. Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces by OMNI Test Laboratories. - Page 27 ACCESSORIES Continued RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT - GHRCTB For all models. Allows the gas log heater to be oper- ated in a manually or thermostatically controlled mode. You can turn the gas log heater on and off without ever leaving the comfort of your easy chair.
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Page 28: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VFRMV18NA, VFRMV18PA VFRMV24NA (Shown), VFRMV24PA www.desatech.com 114745-01B... -
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This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual. VFRMV18NA VFRMV24NA VFRMV18PA 114854-01 114790-01 114860-01 114807-01 114858-02 114797-02 114798-01 114798-01 11209 11209 114799-04 114799-03 114802-01 114802-01 111807-01... - Page 30 _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ NOTES www.desatech.com 114745-01B...
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Page 32: Warranty Information
VENT-FREE GAS LOG HEATERS 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.