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(VENT-FREE) NATURAL GAS STOVE HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Model (F)SVYD18N Series Variable Manual Control or Model (F)SVYD18NR Series
Remote-Ready Control Gas Log Heater (Burner System For Cast Iron Stoves)
Amity™
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 sup-
plier, call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency, or the gas supplier.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate.
This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
Townsend™
Save this manual for future reference.
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Sheraton™
WARNING: The SVYD18N(R) series vent-
free gas log heater is only approved for use
in the SCIVF(*) series, PSCIVF(*) series, or
NSCIVF(*) series cast iron stove models.
The FSVYD18N(R) series vent-free gas log
heater is only approved for use in the FC(*)
and PFC(*) series cast iron stove models.
(* Indicates Color Suffix Designation)
WARNING: Improper installation, adjust-
ment, alteration, service, or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage. Refer
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 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 Combustion and
Ventilation section on page 4 of this manual.
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- Page 1 NSCIVF(*) series cast iron stove models. The FSVYD18N(R) series vent-free gas log heater is only approved for use in the FC(*) and PFC(*) series cast iron stove models. (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) WARNING: Improper installation, adjust- ment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause injury or property damage.
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Page 2: Safety Information
3. This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom. 4. Do not use this stove as a wood burn- ing fireplace. Use only model SVYD18N(R) series vent-free gas log heater for SCIVF(*), PSCIVF(*), and VSCIVF(*) series cast iron stove mod- els. -
Page 3: Product Identification
Gas Log Heater (Shown in the Base Assembly open position) Figure 1 - Typical Stove Cabinet Model with Gas Log Heater (Shown is Amity™ Model with Model SVYD18NR Heater) LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*. -
Page 4: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
DESA INTERNATIONAL VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS STOVE HEATER AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight con- struction unless provisions are provided for adequate combus- tion and ventilation air. Read... -
Page 5: Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER 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 heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms. - Page 6 Remove Option 1 Door into Adjoining Room, Option 12" Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building (Amity™ Stove Model Shown) Outlet Outlet Inlet Inlet Air Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors (Amity™ Stove Model Shown) 12" Ventilation Grills...
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Page 7: Installation
" Minimum Wall " Minimum Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance to Walls and Ceiling (Stove May Vary Depending on Model) Carefully follow the instructions below. This stove is a freestanding unit designed to set directly on the floor. IMPORTANT: You must maintain minimum wall and ceiling clearances during installation. -
Page 8: Stove Cavity Assembly
Top of Stove Unit Front of Stove Unit Drop Cloth/ Blanket Figure 6 - Laying Down Stove On Side (Stove Style May Vary Depending on Model) Bolt Pallet Wood Figure 7 - Removing Pallet Wood From The Bottom of The Stove... - Page 9 104461 OWNER’S MANUAL Door Hinge Step Bolt Hole Hole Hole Figure 8 - Locating Threaded Holes for Stove Bottom, Legs, and Door Attachment (Appearance May Vary Depending on Model) Washers Bottom Of Stove Unit Bolt Figure 9 - Attaching Stove Legs (Amity™...
- Page 10 Threaded Hole Door Hinge Step Bolt Stove Bottom Bolt Shoulder Figure 13 - Attaching Stove Door (Appearance May Vary Depending on Model) Door Door Claw Figure 14 - Catch Bolt and Door Claw Orientation Stove Door Bolt Shoulder Door Hinge...
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Page 11: Installing Gas Log Heater Into Stove
IMPORTANT: Make sure log does not cover any burner ports and does not touch the stove cavity (see Figure 18). 9. Fasten back panel to stove with six (6) M6 x 1.20mm bolts and washers. Make sure product identification label is lo- cated on the outside lower left-hand corner. -
Page 12: Connecting To Gas Supply
Access Figure 19 - Gas Regulator Location and Gas Line Access Into Stove Cabinet The gas inlet connection for the stove heater is located on the lower right-hand side of the stove when viewed from the front of the unit. The gas connection can be made either... -
Page 13: Checking Gas Connections
Figure 22 - Equipment Shutoff Valve Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Meter Figure 23 - Checking Gas Joints (Amity™ Stove Model Shown) Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections Open equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 22). 2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter. -
Page 14: Operating Heater
DESA INTERNATIONAL VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS STOVE 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 caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. -
Page 15: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance
OPERATING HEATER Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position. 2. Set selector switch in the OFF posi- tion to keep from draining battery. Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot stays lit) You may shut off the burners and keep the pilot lit by doing one of the following:... - Page 16 DESA INTERNATIONAL VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS STOVE HEATER OPERATING HEATER Continued • In the AUTO mode, the thermostat in the hand-held remote unit con- trols the room temperature. To in- crease the room temperature, press the top arrow of the TEMP button.
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Page 17: Inspecting Burners
PROCEDURE 1. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light- ing Instructions, page 16. 2. Pilot is located inside stove cavity at- tached to burner. Lift off top grate to allow access to pilot. 3. Depress control knob and light pilot with match. -
Page 18: Cleaning And Maintenance
28 lbs. * For input adjustment TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in- stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. You can also visit DESA International’s technical services site www.desatech.com. 104461... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
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 When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot When ignitor button is pressed, there is... - Page 20 DESA INTERNATIONAL VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS STOVE HEATER TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace...
- Page 21 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 22: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
DESA INTERNATIONAL VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS STOVE HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN SVYD18NR FSVYD18NR 104461... -
Page 23: Parts List
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. SVYD18NR FSVYD18NR 104461 OWNER’S MANUAL PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 104026-01 Stove Log 103779-01 ODS Pilot (NG) 098249-01 ODS Nut 104423-01 Burner Outlet Tube 098264-02 Male Connector 102843-01... - Page 24 DESA INTERNATIONAL VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS STOVE HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN SVYD18N FSVYD18N 104461...
- Page 25 098325-01 098462-04 104055-01CK 100563-01 101055-02 100565-01 101449-06 101137-04 104461 OWNER’S MANUAL DESCRIPTION Stove Log Hex Head Plug, 1/8" NPT Nut, M5 Painted Base Assembly Lower Bracket Upper Bracket Gas Regulator Inlet Tube Outlet Burner Tube Burner Orifice Injector Burner Clip...
- Page 26 DESA INTERNATIONAL VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS STOVE HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AMITY™ SCIVF(*) SERIES PSCIVF(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) Note: Your stove may have a three-piece removable top grate or a one-piece remov- able top grate depending on model.
- Page 27 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your stove. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. AMITY™ SCIVF(*) SERIES PSCIVF(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) Note: Your stove may have a...
- Page 28 DESA INTERNATIONAL VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS STOVE HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN SHERATON™ NSCIVF(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) Note: Your stove may have a three- piece removable top grate or a one- piece removable top grate depend- ing on model.
- Page 29 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your stove. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. SHERATON™ NSCIVF(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) Note: Your stove may have a three-...
- Page 30 DESA INTERNATIONAL VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS STOVE HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN TOWNSEND™ FC(*) AND PFC(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) 104461...
- Page 31 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your stove. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. TOWNSEND™ FC(*) AND PFC(*) SERIES (*Indicates Color Suffix Designation) PART 104171-02 104171-03 104171-04...
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Page 32: Wiring Diagram
WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call DESA International at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. When calling DESA International, have ready • model number of your heater • the replacement part number SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low •... - Page 33 ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International at 1-866-672-6040 for referral informa- tion. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
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Page 34: Warranty Information
TOWNSEND™ STOVE CHASSIS DESA International 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.