Desa VVSA18R Owner's Operating & Installation Manual

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oWner's oPeraTIon and InsTallaTIon Manual
ANSI Z21.60
CSA 2.26
APPROVED
Convertible from Natural Gas to Propane/LP Gas
Vanguard Models: VVsa18r, VVsa24r, VVda18r,
Vslr18, Vslr24, VdlCr18, VdlCr24 (shown) and VdlCr30
FMI Models: FVsa18r, FVsa24r, FVda18r, FVda24r
Fslr18, Fslr24, FdlCr18, FdlCr24 and FdlCr30
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.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
VVda24r and VVda30r
For use with log set Models:
and FVda30r
For use with log set Models:
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
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  • Page 1 ANSI Z21.60 ® CSA 2.26 APPROVED Convertible from Natural Gas to Propane/LP Gas Vanguard Models: VVsa18r, VVsa24r, VVda18r, VVda24r and VVda30r For use with log set Models: Vslr18, Vslr24, VdlCr18, VdlCr24 (shown) and VdlCr30 FMI Models: FVsa18r, FVsa24r, FVda18r, FVda24r...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table oF ConTenTs Safety ..............2 Service Hints ............. 14 Product Identification ........... 3 Technical Service..........14 Local Codes............4 Troubleshooting ..........15 Unpacking............4 Parts ..............18 Product Feature ........... 4 Replacement Parts ..........22 Operation ............11 Accessories ............22 Inspecting Burners ..........
  • Page 3: Product Identification

    saFeTY Continued 2. If you smell gas flame patterns. Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Altered • shut off gas supply burner patterns can increase sooting. • do not try to light any appliance 9. Do not use a blower insert, heat exchang- •...
  • Page 4: Local Codes

    Batterymarch Park to logs and base for shipment. Quincy, MA 02269 3. Check heater for any shipping damage. If heater is damaged call DESA Heating, LLC at 1-866-672-6040 for replacement parts before returning to dealer. ProduCT FeaTure REMOTE READY SAFETY VALVE/ Unit is tested and approved to ANSI Z21.60...
  • Page 5 InsTallaTIon Continued The charts in Figure 2 indicate technical CHECK GAS TYPE information regarding the installation of your Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is gas log set. Please make sure that all of the not natural gas, you must convert the appli- specifications shown are applicable before ance to propane/LP.
  • Page 6 InsTallaTIon Continued INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve with "T" style handle, gas union and, for Secure the damper stop clamp provided to propane/LP gas only, a plugged 1/8" NPT tap. the leading edge of the damper as shown in Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge Figure 3.
  • Page 7 InsTallaTIon Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Equipment Shutoff Valve WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections, internal and Gas Meter external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Figure 5 - Checking Gas Joints Apply a noncorrosive leak detec- HEARTH PAN INSTALLATION...
  • Page 8 InsTallaTIon Continued Propane/LP Gas Conversion 7. Using thread sealant (resistant to the ac- To convert to propane/LP gas, the regulator tion of propane/LP gas) on smaller end pressure must be reset. Also, burner inlet of fitting, screw the burner inlet fitting into fitting and pilot orifice must be replaced.
  • Page 9 InsTallaTIon Continued 3. Install identification label enclosed with Changing Pilot Orifice gas valve regulator to valve body where The pilot is provided with a natural gas ori- it can easily be seen (see Figure 11). fice installed. For propane/LP gas you must remove it and replace it with a propane/LP Mounting orifice.
  • Page 10 InsTallaTIon Continued 4. Insert receiver into simulated log control ADDING PAN MATERIAL cover, with raised cylinder fitting into the 1. Open bag of ash bed material (vermicu- hole in cover. lite) and spread it evenly across burner 5. The cover may be moved aside when pan to the top.
  • Page 11: Operation

    InsTallaTIon Continued Manchester Split Oak Logs Figure 16 - Placement of Top Logs (Manchester Split Oak Logs Shown) Arlington Round Oak Logs Figure 15 - Installing Front and Back Logs (Number and style of your logs may vary) oPeraTIon WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS FOR YOUR SAFETY •...
  • Page 12 oPeraTIon Continued LIGHTING If the pilot will not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas control knob to "OFF" and call INSTRUCTIONS your service technician or gas supplier. 1. STOP! Read the safety information on 8. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec- page 11.
  • Page 13: Inspecting Burners

    oPeraTIon Continued IMPORTANT: Do not leave the selector switch CURING in the REMOTE or ON position when the pilot LOGS is not lit. This will drain the battery. During the 2-3 hour appliance break-in period, you may detect an odor from the appliance ON/OFF SERIES (MODEL HRC201) as the various paints and compounds used in Hold the control button on the hand-held...
  • Page 14: Cleaning And Maintenance

    • heater will not produce specified heat serial numbers of your heater ready. • propane/LP gas supply may be low You can also visit DESA Heating, LLC’s web You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If site at www.desatech.com.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    TroublesHooTIng WARNING: Turn off log set and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair log set. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Log set is smoking/sooting 1. Poor fuel quality. 1. Contact local natural or excessively.
  • Page 16 TroublesHooTIng Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed, 1. Gas supply turned off or 1. Turn on gas supply or open there is spark at pilot but no equipment shutoff valve equipment shutoff valve. ignition. closed. 2.
  • 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. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions.
  • Page 18: Parts

    ParTs MODELS VVSA18R, VVSA24R, VVDA18R, VVDA24R AND VVDA30R FVSA18R, FVSA24R, FVDA18R, FVDA24R AND FVDA30R www.desatech.com 901273-01H...
  • Page 19 ParTs 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. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 14325 Brass 38 FLR x 1/2 FPT Elbow •...
  • Page 20 ParTs HANOVER ROUND OAK LOG MODELS VSLR18 AND VSLR24 KINGSTON SPLIT OAK LOG MODELS VDLCR18, VDLCR24 AND VDLCR30 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. Hanover Round Oak Logs Kingston Split Oak Logs PART NUMBER...
  • Page 21 ParTs ARLINGTON ROUND OAK LOG MODELS FSLR18 AND FSLR24 MANCHESTER SPLIT OAK LOG MODELS FDLCR18, FDLCR24 AND FDLCR30 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. Arlington Round Oak Logs Manchester Split Oak Logs PART NUMBER...
  • Page 22: Replacement Parts

    Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call DESA Heating, LLC at 1-866-672-6040 for call DESA Heating, LLC at 1-866-672-6040. referral information. A list of authorized dealers can be found by visiting www.desatech.com.
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  • Page 24: Warranty

    This is DESA Heating, LLC’s exclusive warranty, and to the full extent allowed by law; this express warranty excludes any and all other warranties, express or implied, written or verbal and limits the duration of any and all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose to four (4) years on new products and 30 days on factory reconditioned products from the date of first purchase.

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