Desa SVYD18NRA/PRA SERIES Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS STOVE HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Patent Pending
MODEL SVYD18NRA/PRA SERIES REMOTE-READY CONTROL GAS
LOG HEATER (BURNER SYSTEM FOR CAST IRON STOVES)
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 quali-
fied installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
Victor Hearth
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Oxford™
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  • Page 1 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS STOVE HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Patent Pending MODEL SVYD18NRA/PRA SERIES REMOTE-READY CONTROL GAS LOG HEATER (BURNER SYSTEM FOR CAST IRON STOVES) 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WARNING: The SVYD18NRA/PRA series vent-free gas log heater is only approved for use in the VCIS(*) series, PVCIS(*) series, or VH(*)A series cast iron stove models. (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service, or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage.
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Allow surface to cool before touching. Carefully supervise young chil- dren when they are in the room with stove. When using the op- tional hand-held remote acces- sory, keep selector switch in the Natural and propane/...
  • Page 4: Product Identification

    4. This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom. 5. Do not use this stove as a wood burning fire- place. Use only model SVYD18PRA/NRA se- ries vent-free gas log heater for VCIS(*), PVCIS(*), and VH(*)A series cast iron stove models.
  • Page 5: Local Codes

    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*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
  • Page 6: Air For Combustion

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ven- tilation. However, in buildings of unusually tight construction, you must provide additional fresh air. Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where: a.
  • Page 7: Combustion And Ventilation Air

    Adjoining Room, Option Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building (Oxford™ Stove Model Shown) Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two permanent open- ings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12"...
  • Page 8: Installation

    B. Clearances from outermost point of stove top to any combustible back wall should not be less than 6 inches (includes corner installa- tions). C. Clearances from the stove top to the ceiling should not be less than 48 inches. www.desatech.com 113084-01A...
  • Page 9: Stove Cavity Assembly

    (see Figure 6). Use an adjust- able wrench or 12mm socket to remove bolts. 7. Fasten each leg to stove with four (4) M8 x 1.25 - 20mm bolts. Use a flat washer and lock "...
  • Page 10 11. Check general catch bolt alignment with door claw. Make final adjustment and door level- ing after stove is in normal standing position. 12. Carefully lift stove back up on its four attached legs. 13. Remove gas log heater from carton. Note: Do not pick up gas log heater by the burner itself.
  • Page 11 IMPORTANT: Make sure log does not cover any burner ports and does not touch the stove cavity (see Figure 13). 5. Fasten back panel to stove with four (4) M6 x 1bolts and washers. 6. Place freestanding stove in desired position in room.
  • Page 12 Purchase the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 27. 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...
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings. CSA Design-Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap* Approved Flexible Gas Hose (if allowed by local codes) 3" Min Gas Control Figure 16 - Gas Connection (SVYD18PRA/NRA Series)
  • Page 14: Operating Heater

    15). Equipment Shutoff Valve Propane/LP Supply Tank Control Valve Location Figure 18 - Checking Gas Joints (Oxford™ Stove Model Shown) Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Meter Control Valve Location Figure 19 - Checking Gas Joints (Oxford™ Stove Model Shown)
  • Page 15 OPERATING HEATER Continued WARNING: Burners will come on automatically within one minute when the remote se- lector switch is in the ON posi- tion after the pilot is lit. 4. Press in and turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position. 5.
  • Page 16 OPERATING HEATER Continued MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1. Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting In- structions, page 15. 2. Depress control knob and light pilot with match. 3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec- onds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob.
  • Page 17: Inspecting Burners

    OPERATING HEATER Continued 3. Press the POWER and LOCK buttons to- gether to turn off the heater. Auto (Thermostatic) Mode 1. Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn on the hand-held remote control. 2. Press AUTO button to select this mode. 3.
  • Page 18: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Note: Removing the rear panel (Figure 5, page 8) and top grate(s) of your stove will make cleaning easier. 1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot. Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING: Turn off 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.
  • Page 20 4. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 18) or replace burner orifice 1. Properly locate logs (see In- stalling Gas Log Into Stove, page 11) 2. Eliminate source of drafts around heater 3. Clean out air holes at burner in- let.
  • Page 21 OBSERVED PROBLEM White powder residue forming within burner box or on adja- cent walls or furniture Remote does not function Heater produces a clicking/tick- ing noise just after burner is lit or shut off WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. •...
  • Page 22: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS SVYD18PRA AND SVYD18NRA www.desatech.com 113084-01A...
  • Page 23: Parts List

    M12461-26 ––– ––– 103284-02 099998-01 100563-01 103877-01 100565-01 101137-04 113084-01A PARTS LIST SVYD18NRA DESCRIPTION 104026-01 Stove Log 103779-01 ODS Pilot (LP) 098249-01 ODS Nut 104423-01 Burner Outlet Tube 098264-02 Male Connector 111124-01 Burner Retainer Spring 099056-26 Burner Orifice Injector 102980-01...
  • Page 24 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Oxford™ VCIS(*) Series and PVCIS(*) Series Victor Hearth™ VH(*)A Series (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) Oxford™ Stove Body Victor Hearth™ Stove Body www.desatech.com 113084-01A...
  • Page 25 One Leg (Porcelain Enamel Sand) (4 Total Per Stove) One Leg (Porcelain Enamel Black) (4 Total Per Stove) Leg Leveler bolt M8 x 1.25 - 55mm Long (4 Total Per Stove) Hardware Kit Door Hinge Step Bolt With Shoulder (1 Per Unit) Door Catch Bolt M8 x 1.25 - 55mm Long With Two M8...
  • Page 26: Specifications

    If so, contact DESA Heating Products’ 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 DESA Heating Products’ tech- nical services web site at www.desatech.com Thermopile www.desatech.com...
  • Page 27: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
  • Page 28: Warranty Information

    Vent-Free Gas Log Heaters and Oxford™ and Victor Hearth™ Stove Chassis DESA Heating Products 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 main- tained in accordance with all applicable instructions.

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