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Desa FLAME-MAX VML27PR Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Unvented (vent-free) gas log heater multi-sided log design vml27nr vml27pr remote control ready model
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Also Design-Certified As A Vented Decorative Appliance
FLAME-MAX
Multi-Sided
Log Design
VML27NR
VML27PR
Remote Control
Ready Model
WARNING: If the information in this manual is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal in-
jury, 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 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.
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
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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS
LOG HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
®
WARNING: Improper installation, adjust-
ment, alteration, service, or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage. Re-
fer to this manual for correct installation
and operational procedures. For assis-
tance or additional information consult a
qualified installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
WARNING: This appliance is for installa-
tion only in a solid-fuel burning masonry
or UL127 factory-built fireplace, or in a
listed ventless firebox enclosure. It is de-
sign certified for these installations in ac-
cordance with ANSI Z21.11.2. Exception:
Do not install this appliance in a factory-
built fireplace that includes instructions
stating it has not been tested or should not
be used with unvented gas logs.
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  • Page 1 Also Design-Certified As A Vented Decorative Appliance ® FLAME-MAX Multi-Sided Log Design VML27NR VML27PR Remote Control Ready Model WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal in- jury, or loss of life.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ... 2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ... 3 LOCAL CODES ... 3 UNPACKING ... 4 PRODUCT FEATURES ... 4 REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES ... 4 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION ... 4 INSTALLATION ... 6 OPERATING HEATER ...

  • Page 3: Product Identification

    SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 1. 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. 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP mod- els only).

  • Page 4: Unpacking

    UNPACKING PRODUCT FEATURES REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Providing Adequate Ventilation UNPACKING CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates from the grate assembly. The data plates contain important warranty and safety information. 1. Remove logs and heater base assembly from carton. Note: Do not pick up heater base assembly by the burner.

  • Page 5: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Providing Adequate Ventilation (Cont.) Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space. Vent-free heater _____________ Btu/Hr Gas water heater* _____________ Btu/Hr Gas furnace _____________ Btu/Hr Vented gas heater _____________ Btu/Hr...

  • Page 6: Installation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Ventilation Air INSTALLATION 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 provide two permanent openings: one within 12"...
  • Page 7 INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: Seal any fresh air vents or ash clean- out doors located on floor or wall of fireplace. 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 8: Mantel Clearances

    INSTALLATION Installation and Clearances (Cont.) Mantel Clearances INSTALLATION Continued Minimum Noncombustible Material Clearances If Not Using Mantel Note: If using a mantel, proceed to If Using Mantel. If not using a mantel, follow the information below. You must have noncombustible material(s) above both fireplace openings.

  • Page 9: Installing Damper Clamp Accessory For Vented Operation

    INSTALLATION Continued Mantel Shelf 12" 10" 8" 6" 1 /2 " Minimum Non- Combustible Material 8" 12" Min. Hood Hood (GA6050, Distances to (GA6050, GA6052) GA6052 or Underside of Mantel GA6053) Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood FLOOR CLEARANCES A.

  • Page 10: Installing Heater Base Assembly

    INSTALLATION Installing Heater Base Assembly Installing Optional Remote Control Accessories INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain important warranty and safety information. WARNING: You must secure this heater to fire- place floor.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued Push Button Clips Bracket Figure 14 - Installing Remote Receiver White Wire From Receiver Red Wire From Receiver Figure 15 - Connecting Wires Installing Batteries for Remote Receiver and Hand-Held Remote Control Two 9-volt alkaline batteries (not included) are required to operate this heater with the wireless hand-held remote control set.

  • Page 12: Checking Gas Connections

    INSTALLATION Connecting To Gas Supply (Cont.) Checking Gas Connections 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 19). IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location.

  • Page 13: Installing Logs

    INSTALLATION Continued Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply a non- corrosive leak detection fluid to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. 5. Correct all leaks at once. 6. Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply. Check reconnected fittings for leaks.

  • Page 14: Operating Heater

    INSTALLATION Installing Logs (Cont.) OPERATING HEATER For Your Safety Read Before Lighting INSTALLATION Continued 2. Position left front log (#2) onto two pins on left front and middle of base log (see Figure 25). 3. Place right rear log (#3) onto two pins on right rear of base log (see Figure 26).

  • Page 15: Operating Heater

    OPERATING HEATER Continued LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: • If fireplace has glass doors, never operate this heater with glass doors closed. If you operate heater with doors closed, heat buildup inside fire- place will cause glass to burst. Make sure there are no obstructions across openings of fireplace.
  • Page 16 OPERATING HEATER To Turn Off Gas To Appliance Manual Lighting Procedure Optional Hand-Held Remote Operation OPERATING HEATER Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. Remove control cover log (see Figure 28, page 15). 2. Turn control knob clockwise If Using Optional Hand-Held Remote: all logs from base and set remote sensor selector switch to the OFF position.

  • Page 17: Inspecting Burners

    OPERATING HEATER Continued Manual Mode 1. Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn on the hand-held remote control. 2. Press the MANU button to turn on the fireplace. 3. Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn off the fireplace.

  • Page 18: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Burner Injector Holder And Pilot Air Inlet Hole Logs WIRING DIAGRAM CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater clean. In- spect these areas of heater before each use.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA Heating Products' 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 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit 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 White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture Remote does not function...
  • 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.

  • Page 22: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models VML27PR and VML27NR ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS VML27PR VML27NR 27-3 (NG Only) For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 27-1 (NG Only) 27-5 27-2 27-4 111115-01D...

  • Page 23: Parts List

    111248-04 Right Rear Log 111248-05 Right Front Log PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN 100563-01 Warning Plate 103877-01 Lighting Instructions Plate 105345-01 Warning Plate Fastener 100693-01 Caution Decal 101137-02 Hardware Kit GA6060 Lava Rock Parts List Models VML27PR and VML27NR QTY.

  • Page 24: 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' technical services web site at www.desatech.com. For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com...

  • Page 25: Owner's Registration Form

    Address: City: Home Phone: E-Mail: Please answer the following questions to register your product with DESA Heating Products: 1. Where will the product be used? Living/Family Room Office/Warehouse If you bought this product yourself, did you plan to purchase this type of product before going into the store? 3.
  • Page 26 Postage Required 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com TAPE 111115-01D...

  • 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

    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 maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.

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