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NATURAL GAS LOG
VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCES
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
TESTED AND
LISTED BY
Std RADCO Listing No. 1292
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 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 qualified installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
WARNING: This is a gas-fired appliance. 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 Combustion and Ventilation section on page 4 of this manual.
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
Save this manual for future reference.
®
Models VVTR18
and VVTR24
RGA 2-72
APPROVED
FOR USE WITH
CAMBRIDGE SPLIT LOG SETS
VTLCR18 AND VTLCR24
WARNING: Improper installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
vice, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Re-
fer to this manual for correct
installation and operational
procedures. For assistance or
additional 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, con-
structed of noncombustible
material, and connected to a
working flue. (See page 7 for
minimum flue opening.)
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- Page 1 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 Save this manual for future reference. ® Models VVTR18 and VVTR24 RGA 2-72 APPROVED FOR USE WITH...
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Page 2: Safety Information
VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING: Keep flue open when operating unit. IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this log set. Im- proper use of this log set can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning. -
Page 3: Product Identification
See Acces- sories, page 17. LOG SETS Model VTLCR18 log set is for use with Model VVTR18 burner set. Model VTLCR24 log set is for use with Model VVTR24 burner set. Use these log sets only with their corresponding burners. -
Page 4: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This appliance shall not be installed in a con- fined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate com- bustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to in- sure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. - Page 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR APPLIANCE LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install appliance plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.
- Page 6 VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must pro- vide two permanent openings: one within 12"...
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Page 7: Installation
The fireplace must include a working flue and venting system with the minimum open- ings shown in the Figure 4. 901847 MODEL DESCRIPTION VVTR18 18" Triple Burner VVTR24 24" Triple Burner MINIMUM FIREBOX SIZES LOG FRONT BACK SIZE WIDTH* WIDTH** DEPTH HEIGHT 18"... -
Page 8: Connecting To Gas Supply
VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP Secure the damper stop clamp provided to the leading edge of the damper as shown in Figure 5. If for any reason this clamp doesn't work on your fireplace, another suitable clamp or permanent stop must be installed, or the damper blade must be cut or removed. - Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 7). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter. Check all joints from gas meter to equip- ment shutoff valve (see Figure 7).
- Page 10 VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL GA9050 SERIES ON/OFF SAFETY VALVE/ PILOT KIT ASSEMBLY For additional convenience and safety, or for propane/LP conversion, an optional ON/ OFF safety valve/pilot kit is available. See Accessories, page 17. WARNING: You must use a ON/OFF safety valve/pilot kit for propane/LP conversion.
- Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued 4. Apply thread sealant compound to the 3/8" male threads of the burner inlet fitting. Thread the manifold block (see Figure 15) onto the burner inlet fitting. Use the bottom hole of the block. 5 . Apply thread sealant to the 1/8" brass pipe nipple and thread it into the mani- fold block (see Figure 15).
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Page 12: Operating Appliance
VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING THE EMBER BED AND LOGS (Cambridge Split Log Set Shown) 1. Place the ember bed (included with burner set) over log grate as shown in Figure 18. 2. Position the back log flush against back of ember bed as shown in Figure 19. -
Page 13: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance
OPERATING APPLIANCE Continued GAS SHUTOFF VALVE OPERATION Flame Adjustment Adjust the flame ON/OFF by turning the gas shutoff valve counterclockwise to open or clockwise close, as necessary. Shutting Off Appliance Turn gas shutoff valve clockwise to the OFF position. CURING LOGS During the 2-3 hour appliance break-in period, you may detect an odor from the appliance as the various paints and com-... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM Log set is smoking/sooting excessively ( Note: It is natural and unavoidable for... - Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at pilot (GA9003 Only) When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at pilot but no ignition (GA9003 Only) Pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released (GA9003 Only) Burner does not light after pilot is lit (GA9003 Only)
- Page 16 VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS 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. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
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Page 17: Cleaning And Maintenance
DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG (1-800- 337-2564). When calling DESA International, have ready • your name • your address • model and serial numbers of your fireplace • how fireplace was malfunctioning •... -
Page 18: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VVTR18 ® 901847... -
Page 19: Parts List
PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual. VVTR18 KEY PART NUMBER 098249-01 901752-02 102843-01 901246-01 098304-01 901762-01 901754-02 901753-02... - Page 20 VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VVTR24 ® 901847...
- Page 21 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual. VVTR24 KEY PART NUMBER 098249-01 901752-01 102843-01 901246-02 098304-01 901762-01 901754-01 901753-01 901750-01 901064-01 901066-01...
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Page 22: Warranty Information
VANGUARD VENTED GAS LOGS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects on burner system for two (2) years and logs for a lifetime from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.