Desa Split Oak Design, American Oak Design Unvented Propane Gas Log Heater Model Split Oak and American Oak Design Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Unvented (vent-free) propane gas log heater

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
PROPANE GAS LOG HEATER
Manually Control Models Also Designed Certified as Vented Decorative Appliance
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home,
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
SPLIT OAK DESIGN
18", 24", and 30"
("B" Models) Variable Manually-Controlled
and ("A" Models) Thermostatically Controlled
WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed 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 appli-
ance.
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 build-
ing.
• Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas sup-
plier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency, or the gas supplier.
DESA INTERNATIONAL
where not prohibited by state or local codes.
LO
PILOT
OFF
HI
Save this manual for future reference.
AMERICAN OAK DESIGN
®
18", 24", and 30"
Variable Manually-Controlled
WARNING: Improper installation, adjust-
ment, alteration, service, or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage.
Refer to this manual for correct installa-
tion and operational procedures. For as-
sistance or additional information con-
sult a qualified installer, service agency,
or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This gas log set is for installa-
tion in a masonry solid fuel burning fire-
place, a U.L. listed manufactured solid
fuel burning fireplace or an AGA design
certified vent-free firebox or stove (in-
cluding LogMate™ Series) listed for use
with these gas log models .
WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired
heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room
in which it is installed. Provisions for
adequate combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to "Air for Com-
bustion and Ventilation" section in this
manual.
LO
PILOT
OFF
HI

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  • Page 1 DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) PROPANE GAS LOG HEATER Manually Control Models Also Designed Certified as Vented Decorative Appliance This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes. * Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    UNVENTED PROPANE GAS LOG HEATER SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this heater. Im- proper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • Page 3: Product Identification

    SPLIT OAK AND AMERICAN OAK DESIGN PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Top Middle Log Left Front Branch Piezo Ignitor Front Burner Right Front Branch Control Knob Figure 1 - Split Oak Design Model Front Log Left Front Branch Piezo Ignitor Front Burner Base Assembly Control Knob Figure 2 - Standard Oak Design Model 103427...
  • Page 4: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    UNVENTED PROPANE GAS LOG HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are pro- vided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the fol- lowing instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home.
  • Page 5 SPLIT OAK AND AMERICAN OAK DESIGN AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used. ________ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support) ________ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used) Example: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support) 73,000 Btu/Hr (actual...
  • Page 6: Check Gas Type

    UNVENTED PROPANE GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION NOTICE: A qualified service per- son must install heater. Follow all local codes. NOTICE: State or local codes may only allow operation of this appli- ance in a vented configuration. Check your state or local codes. WARNING: Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must...
  • Page 7 SPLIT OAK AND AMERICAN OAK DESIGN INSTALLATION Continued Noncombustible Requirements for Material Distance (A) Safe Installation 12" or more Noncombustible material OK. Between 8" and 12" 24" or 30" Models: Install fireplace hood accessory (GA6050 or GA6052, see Accessories, page 23). 18"...
  • Page 8: Installing Damper Clamp Accessory For Vented Operation

    UNVENTED PROPANE GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Continued Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a Hood If above minimum clearances are not met, you must have a hood. Follow minimum clearances shown in Figure 8 when using hood. 12" 10" 8" 6"...
  • Page 9: Installing Heater Base Assembly

    SPLIT OAK AND AMERICAN OAK DESIGN INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY WARNING: You must secure this heater to fireplace floor. If not, heater will move when you adjust controls. Moving heater may cause a gas leak. WARNING: If installing in a sunken fireplace, special care is needed.
  • Page 10: Connecting To Gas Supply

    UNVENTED PROPANE GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY NOTICE: A qualified service per- son must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the propane supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied).
  • Page 11: Checking Gas Connections

    SPLIT OAK AND AMERICAN OAK DESIGN INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Cor- rect all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints.
  • Page 12: Installing Logs

    UNVENTED PROPANE GAS LOG HEATER INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS (American Oak Design Models) WARNING: Failure to posi- tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal in- jury.
  • Page 13 SPLIT OAK AND AMERICAN OAK DESIGN INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS (Split Oak Design Models) WARNING: Failure to posi- tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal in- jury.
  • Page 14: For Your Safety Read Before Lighting

    UNVENTED PROPANE GAS LOG HEATER OPERATING HEATER Thermostat-Controlled Models FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A.
  • Page 15 SPLIT OAK AND AMERICAN OAK DESIGN OPERATING HEATER Thermostat- Controlled Models Continued CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the manual shutoff valve. TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position.
  • Page 16: Inspecting Burners

    UNVENTED PROPANE GAS LOG HEATER OPERATING HEATER Manually-Controlled Models Continued 4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety in- formation above. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
  • Page 17: Cleaning And Maintenance

    SPLIT OAK AND AMERICAN OAK DESIGN INSPECTING BURNERS Continued FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 33 shows correct front burner flame pattern. Figure 34 shows incorrect front burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping at top of blue flame.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    UNVENTED PROPANE GAS LOG HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released WARNING: Turn off and un-...
  • Page 19 SPLIT OAK AND AMERICAN OAK DESIGN TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM One or both burners do not light after ODS/ pilot is lit Delayed ignition of one or both burners Burner backfiring during combustion Yellow flame in front burner during burner combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial opera- tion...
  • Page 20 UNVENTED PROPANE GAS LOG HEATER 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. •...
  • Page 21: Optional Positioning Of Thermostat Sensing Bulb

    SPLIT OAK AND AMERICAN OAK DESIGN OPTIONAL POSITIONING OF THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB For Masonry and Factory- built Metal Fireplace If your log set cycles to pilot, but the room temperature drops to a lower than ideal comfort level before the log set comes back on, you may want to reposition the thermostat sensing bulb.
  • Page 22: Specifications

    30 lbs. 34 lbs. TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in- stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Techni- cal Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564). REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty.
  • Page 23 ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral information. You can also write to the ad- dress listed on the back page of this manual.
  • Page 24: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    UNVENTED PROPANE GAS LOG HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Variable Manually- Controlled Models VS18PVB CFS18PVB VS24PVB CFS24PVB VS30PVB CFS30PVB 27-1 27-2 103427...
  • Page 25: Parts List

    SPLIT OAK AND AMERICAN OAK DESIGN PARTS LIST Variable Manually-Controlled Models PART NUMBER FOR VS18PVB/CFS18PVB — 103580-04 103576-01 103577-02 103578-02 103579-02 101006-01 101330-04 101008-01 101007-01 100999-01 101331-10 098271-07 102445-01 098867-10 M11084-38 101011-01 098354-01 098462-03 098325-01 098508-01 102568-02 101005-01 M11084-26 101004-10 101004-10 102258-01 099387-08...
  • Page 26 UNVENTED PROPANE GAS LOG HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Thermostat- Controlled Models VS18PTA VS24PTA VS30PTA 10-2 7-1 7-2 10-1 103427...
  • Page 27 SPLIT OAK AND AMERICAN OAK DESIGN PARTS LIST Thermostat-Controlled Split Oak Models VS18PTA —— 103580-04 103576-01 103577-02 103578-02 103579-02 M11084-26 099059-02 7-1 098594-01 7-2 098593-01 098249-01 101006-01 101330-04 10-1 101008-01 10-2 101007-01 100999-01 101331-05 098271-07 102445-01 098867-10 M11084-38 102810-01 098354-01 098462-03 100000-01 101053-01...
  • Page 28 UNVENTED PROPANE GAS LOG HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Variable Manually-Controlled Models VL18PV VL24PV VL30PV 27-1 27-2 103427...
  • Page 29 SPLIT OAK AND AMERICAN OAK DESIGN PARTS LIST Variable Manually-Controlled American Oak Models PART NUMBER FOR VL18PV 101337-01 101336-01 101334-01 101333-02 —— —— 101006-01 101330-04 101008-01 101007-01 100999-01 101331-10 098271-07 102445-01 098867-10 M11084-38 101011-01 098354-01 098462-03 098325-01 098508-01 102568-02 101005-01 M11084-26 101004-10 101004-10...
  • Page 30 UNVENTED PROPANE GAS LOG HEATER NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 103427...
  • Page 31 SPLIT OAK AND AMERICAN OAK DESIGN 18", 24" AND 30" MODELS NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 32: Warranty Information

    VENT-FREE PROPANE GAS LOG HEATERS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for three (3) years and five (5) years on stainless steel burners from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.

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