Desa Vanguard VVDA18R Owner's Operation And Installation Manual
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VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCES
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Convertible from Natural Gas to Propane/LP Gas
Z21.60-1996
CGA 2.26-M96
APPROVED
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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.
GAS LOG
REMOTE READY
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Models VVSA18R,
VVSA24R, VVDA18R,
VVDA24R, and VVDA30R
For Use with Log Sets
Hanover Round Oak Log
Models VSLR18 and
VSLR24
Kingston Split Oak Log
Models VDLCR18, VDLCR24
(Shown), and VDLCR30
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 (See page 7 for minimum flue opening.) ® Models VVSA18R, VVSA24R, VVDA18R, VVDA24R, and VVDA30R For Use with Log Sets Hanover Round Oak Log Models VSLR18 and VSLR24 Kingston Split Oak Log...
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Page 2: Safety Information
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
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Grate Burner Burner Clamp Burner Manifold Figure 1 - Product Identification (VVDA24 Shown) Hearth Kit Model ______________________________________ Serial Number ________________________________________ Log Set Model ________________________________________ 901272 OWNER’S MANUAL LOCAL CODES Install and use log set with care. Follow all local codes. -
Page 4: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
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 Example: 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = 51.2 or 51,200 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support) 3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space. Gas fireplace logs _____________ Btu/Hr Gas water heater* _____________ Btu/Hr Gas furnace _____________ Btu/Hr...
- Page 6 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" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure 2).
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Page 7: Installation
Figure 4. 901272 MODEL DESCRIPTION VVSA18R 18" Single Burner VVSA24R 24" Single Burner VVDA18R 18" Dual Burner VVDA24R 24" Dual Burner VVDA30R 30" Dual Burner The minimum vent opening on all models is 8" in diameter. MINIMUM FIREBOX SIZES... -
Page 8: Connecting To Gas Supply
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 1. Close manual 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 manual shutoff valve (see Figure 7).
- Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued 13. Install cover to burner pan using screws provided. 14. Install thermocouple, pilot, and piezo ig- nitor cover onto valve cover as shown in Figure 13. Use the provided screws. Thermocouple Screw Ignitor Machine Piezo Ignitor Screw Cover Valve Cover Piezo Ignitor...
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Page 11: Remote Control Options
INSTALLATION Continued Changing Pilot Orifice The pilot is provided with a natural gas orifice installed. For propane/LP gas you must remove it and replace it with a pro- pane/LP orifice. The hardware kit contains an propane/LP orifice with a red stripe for converting the pilot. -
Page 12: Operating Appliance
INSTALLATION Continued ADDING PAN MATERIAL Open the bag of ash bed material (ver- miculite) and spread it evenly across the burner pan to the top. You may over- flow the front and sides of the pan to cover the entire pan. Do not cover valve. 2. -
Page 13: Lighting Instructions
OPERATING APPLIANCE Continued LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information, page 12 column 3. 2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open. 3. If Using Optional Hand-Held Re- mote or Wall Switch: Set switch to OFF position. WARNING: Burner will come on automatically within one minute when the selector switch is in the ON position after the pilot is lit. -
Page 14: Optional Remote Operation
OPERATING APPLIANCE Continued 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- pounds used in the manufacturing of this log set cure. This is a normal and tempo- rary situation that is not cause for alarm. -
Page 15: 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 Log set is smoking/sooting excessively ( Note: It is natural and unavoidable for vented gas log sets to produce moderate levels of carbon (soot) where flames contact the logs. - Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at pilot When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at pilot but no ignition Pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released Burner does not light after pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner VENTED GAS LOGS ®...
- Page 17 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 18: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS VVSA18R, VVSA24R, VVDA18R, VVDA24R, AND VVDA30R VENTED GAS LOGS ® 901272... -
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 22 of this manual. MODELS VVSA18R, VVSA24R, VVDA18R, VVDA24R, AND VVDA30R KEY PART NUMBER FOR VVSA18R... - Page 20 VENTED GAS LOGS ® ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG SET MODELS VSLR18, VSLR24, VDLCR18, VDLCR24, AND VDLCR30 Kingston Split Oak Logs Hanover Round Oak Logs 901272...
- Page 21 PARTS LIST LOG SET MODELS VSLR18, VSLR24, VDLCR18, VDLCR24, AND VDLCR30 KEY PART NUMBER FOR VSLR18 VSLR24 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 901625-03 901626-03 901583-01 901584-01 901541-02 901541-02 901580-01 901580-01...
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Page 22: Cleaning And Maintenance
PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call DESA International’s Techni- cal Service Department at 1-800-323-5190. When calling DESA In- ternational, have ready • your name and address •... - Page 23 OWNER’S MANUAL NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ 901272...
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Page 24: Warranty Information
VANGUARD VENTED GAS LOGS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects on burner system for four (4) years, valves/controls for one (1) year, 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.