Gas log vented decorative appliance for use with log sets: american pepper log: bap18; bap24; ponderosa pine log: bop18; bop24; mossy maple: bmm18; bmm24; bmm30; texas mesquite log: btm18; btm24; btm30 (28 pages)
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VENTED DECORATIVE GAS LOG HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL MODELS BQMV18N, BQMV18P, BQMV24N AND BQMV24P WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol- lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ..........2 Service Hints ............. 12 Local Codes............4 Technical Service..........12 Product Identification ........... 5 Replacement Parts ..........12 Unpacking............5 Troubleshooting ..........13 Product Features ..........5 Specifications ............ 17 Installation ............5 Wiring Diagram ..........
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SAFETy INFORMATION WARNING: Do not use a blow- Continued er insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for WARNING: This product con- use with this appliance. tains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects WARNING: This appliance is or other reproductive harm.
7. You must operate this log set with fireplace screen SAFETy INFORMATION in place and fully closed. Unless provided by Continued other means, screens shall have openings for introduction of combustion air. You must operate this appliance 8. To reduce the creation of soot, follow the instruc- with a fireplace screen in place.
PRODUCT INSTALLATION IDENTIFICATION WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must install heater. WARNING: Failure to posi- Follow all local codes. tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure WARNING: Before installing to use only parts specifically in a solid fuel burning fireplace, approved with this appliance the chimney flue and firebox may result in property damage...
Observe the smoke and be sure the vent is properly INSTALLATION drawing it up the chimney. If the smoke spills out Continued into the room, extinguish the flame and remove any obstruction until proper venting is achieved. CHECK GAS TYPE Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) for The chimney flue damper must be fixed open to pro- your unit.
INSTALLATION CAUTION: Never connect Continued propane/LP unit directly to the INSTALLING APPLIANCE propane/LP supply. This unit re- quires an external regulator (not WARNING: Special care is supplied). Install the external required if you are installing the regulator between the unit and unit into a sunken fireplace.
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Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not INSTALLATION likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and Continued contaminants. This keeps them from going into heater controls. If sediment trap is not installed or CAUTION: Use only new, black is installed wrong, heater may not run properly.
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INSTALLATION Pressure Testing Appliance Gas Connections Continued 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 8). 6. Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff 2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas valve to gas supply. Check reconnected fit- meter for natural gas or open propane/LP tings for leaks.
5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. OPERATING APPLIANCE If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information in column 1. If you FOR YOUR SAFETY don't smell gas, go on the next step. READ BEFORE LIGHTING 6. Press in and turn control knob counter- clockwise to the PILOT position.
To Unlock press both buttons together on hand- OPERATING APPLIANCE held remote control until the light stops flashing. Continued The hand-held remote is now unlocked. NOTICE: You must light the pilot INSPECTING BURNERS before using the hand-held re- Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat- terns often. mote control unit.
• Keep area around log set clean and clear of INSPECTING BURNERS debris. Continued • Periodically inspect the air mixer and burner If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in tube for foreign matter blocking the air inlet Figure 18. and flame holes.
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off appliance 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. This can damage ODS pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but flame goes 1. Control knob not fully 1. Press in control knob fully out when control knob is re- pressed in leased 2. Control knob not pressed in 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep long enough control knob pressed in for 30 seconds...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Dark orange flame in burner dur- 1. Not enough air 1. Check burner(s) for dirt ing burner combustion and debris. If found, clean burner(s) (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 12) 2. Gas regulator defective 2.
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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. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions.
1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You Fireplaces by OMNI Test Laboratories. can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. BQMV18N • Rating (Variable): 36,000/53,000 Btu/Hr • Gas Type: Natural • Ignition: Piezo • Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C.
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAkDOWN MODELS BQMV24N, BQMV24P, BQMV18N AND BQMV18P www.desatech.com 117423-01B...
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PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 12 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 111793-01 Grate • • 111808-02 Grate • • 111817-02 Flexible Tube •...
WARRANTy INFORMATION kEEP THIS WARRANTy Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty.
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