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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS LOG HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Remote-Ready and Variable Manually-Controlled Models Also Design-Certified As
Flame-Max
Classic
®
Walnut Log Design
18" and 24" Variable
Manually-Controlled Models
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.
— 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.
Vented Decorative Appliances
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
Flame-Max
American
®
Chestnut Log Design
18", 24", 30" and 36" Remote-
Ready Models

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  • Page 1 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS LOG HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Remote-Ready and Variable Manually-Controlled Models Also Design-Certified As Vented Decorative Appliances Flame-Max Classic Flame-Max American ® ® Walnut Log Design Chestnut Log Design 18" and 24" Variable 18", 24", 30" and 36" Remote- Manually-Controlled Models Ready Models WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information .......... Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 5 Local Codes............4 Wiring Diagram ..........6 Product Identification ........... 5 Troubleshooting ..........7 Unpacking............5 Specifications ............ 31 Optional Remote Control Accessories ....5 Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List..3 Product Features ..........

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    SAFETy INFORMATION WARNING: Do not allow fans Continued to blow directly into the heater. Avoid any drafts that alter burner WARNING: This product con- flame patterns. Ceiling fans can tains and/or generates chemicals create drafts that alter burner known to the State of California flame patterns.

  • Page 4: Local Codes

    11. Do not run heater where flammable liquids SAFETy INFORMATION or vapors are used or stored, or under dusty Continued conditions 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of 12. Do not use this heater to cook food or burn gas indicated on the rating plate.

  • Page 5: Product Identification

    PRODUCT UNPACkING IDENTIFICATION CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates from the grate as- sembly. 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 as- sembly by burners.

  • Page 6: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where: AND VENTILATION a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out- side atmosphere have a continuous WARNING: This heater shall water vapor retarder with a rating of not be installed in a confined one perm (6 x 10 kg per pa-sec-m ) or...
  • Page 7 If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum AIR FOR COMBUSTION Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an uncon- AND VENTILATION fined space. You will need no additional fresh air ventilation. Continued Example: Space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft. (width) x 8 ft.

  • Page 8: Installation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION NOTICE: State or local codes may AND VENTILATION only allow operation of this appli- Continued ance in a vented configuration. Check your state or local codes. ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts.
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE TO Continued COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS Log Size Side Wall Ceiling CAUTION: This heater cre- 18", 4", 16" 4" ates warm air currents. These 30" and 36" currents move heat to wall sur- faces next to heater. Installing LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS heater next to vinyl or cloth wall Minimum Firebox...
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION Noncombustible Continued Material Requirements for Distance (A) Safe Installation NOTICE: Manual control heaters 1" or more Noncombustible material may be used as a vented product. If so, you must always run heater Between 8" 4" ,30" or 36" Models: and 1"...

  • Page 11: Mantel Clearances

    INSTALLATION NOTICE: If your installation does Continued not meet the minimum clear- MANTEL CLEARANCES ances shown, you must do one In addition to meeting noncombustible material of the following: clearances, you must also meet required clearances • operate the logs only with the between fireplace opening and mantel shelf.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued Damper Clamp Damper INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR vENTED OPERATION Note: When used as a vented heater, appliance must be installed only in a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of Damper noncombustible material. For Massachusetts Residents Only: In- stallation of this vented gas log set in the Com- monwealth of Massachusetts requires the damper be permanently removed or welded in the fully...
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Heater Gas Regulator Continued Flexible Gas Hose (if allowed Installation Items Needed by local codes) • hardware package (provided with heater) • approved flexible gas hose and fittings (not Fitting provided) (if allowed by local codes) • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not pro- vided) •...
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued White Wire From INSTALLING OPTIONAL REMOTE Receiver Control ACCESSORIES (REMOTE-READY Valve UNITS ONLY) Red Wire From Installing Remote Receiver Receiver All remote control accessories are available separately (see Accessories, page 39). The remote Figure 16 - Connecting Wires receiver for these accessories will be installed Installing Batteries for Remote Receiver using the bracket located on the front left side...
  • Page 15 For propane/LP units, the installer must supply INSTALLATION an external regulator. The external regulator will Continued reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11" and 14" of CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pres- sure, heater regulator damage could occur.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION Propane/LP From External Regulator Continued (11" W.C.** to 14" CSA Design-Certified W.C. Pressure) Equipment Shutoff Valve WARNING: Use pipe joint Natural With 1/8" NPT Tap* sealant that is resistant to liquid From Gas Meter (5" W.C.** to petroleum (LP) gas. Approved Flexible 10.5"...
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION Propane/LP Equipment Supply Tank Continued Shutoff Valve PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve (control valve) and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage Gas Control heater regulator.
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS WARNING: Failure to posi- tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. CAUTION: After installa- tion and periodically thereafter, Grate check to ensure that no flame Fingers...

  • Page 19: Operating Heater

    INSTALLATION OPERATING HEATER Continued MANUALLy-CONTROLLED MODELS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand.
  • Page 20 5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. OPERATING HEATER Then smell for gas, including near the floor. Continued If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information, page 19, column 2. If LIGHTING you don’t smell gas, go to the next step. INSTRUCTIONS 6.
  • Page 21 OPERATING HEATER MANUAL LIGHTING Continued PROCEDURE 1. Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting Ignitor Electrode Instructions, page 20. Thermocouple Pilot 2. Depress control knob and light pilot with Burner match. 3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot.
  • Page 22 4. Press in and turn control knob clockwise OPERATING HEATER to the OFF position (see Figure 32). Continued 5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. LIGHTING Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the INSTRUCTIONS safety information, page 21, column 2.
  • Page 23 3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds OPERATING HEATER after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release Continued control knob. Now follow steps 9 through 11. To leave pilot lit and shut off burners only: 11, Lighting Instructions, page 22. turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position, or use remote control...
  • Page 24 OPERATING HEATER Auto (Thermostatic) Mode 1. Press the POWER and LOCK buttons Continued together to turn on the hand-held remote To Unlock press both buttons together on hand- control. held remote control until the light stops flashing. 2. Press AUTO button to select this mode. The hand-held remote is now unlocked.

  • Page 25: Inspecting Burners

    INSPECTING BURNERS MAIN BURNER Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat- the heater running. All slotted burner flame holes terns often. should be open with yellow flame present. All PILOT FLAME PATTERN round burner flame holes should be open with a Figure 38 shows a correct pilot flame pattern.

  • Page 26: Wiring Diagram

    CLEANING AND Injector Holder (May Be Brass or Aluminum MAINTENANCE Depending on Model) Continued Burner We also recommend that you keep the burner Tube tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt. To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off and unplug 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. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY...
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but flame 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 1. Press in control knob fully goes out when control knob is 2. Control knob not pressed in 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep released long enough control knob pressed in 30...
  • Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Slight smoke or odor during 1. Not enough air 1. Check burner for dirt and initial operation debris. If found, clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 25) 2. Gas regulator defective 2.
  • Page 30 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 31: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Classic Walnut Classic Walnut 18" Variable 24" Variable Manually-Controlled Manually-Controlled Btu (Variable) 16,000/27,000 16,000/31,500 Type Gas Propane/LP Natural Propane/LP Natural Ignition Piezo Piezo Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 8.0" W.C. 3.5" W.C. 8.0" W.C. 3.5" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 14"...

  • Page 32: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAkDOWN vARIABLE MANUALLY- CONTROLLED FLAME-MAx CLASSIC WALNUT ® LOG MODELS VSL18P, VSL18N, VSL24P AND VSL24N 28-3 28-2 3 - ODS Pilot (Natural Gas) 3 - ODS Pilot (Propane/LP) www.desatech.com 111035-01F...

  • Page 33: Parts List

    PARTS LIST vARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED FLAME-MAx CLASSIC WALNUT LOG MODELS ® This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 38 of this manual. PART NUMBER VSL18P vSL18N VSL24P vSL24N DESCRIPTION QTY.
  • Page 34 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAkDOWN REMOTE-READY FLAME-MAx AMERICAN CHESTNUT LOG ® (NATURAL GAS) MODELS vDL18NR, vDL24NR, vDL30NR AND vDL36NR 26-2 26-1 26-3 www.desatech.com 111035-01F...
  • Page 35 PARTS LIST REMOTE-READY FLAME-MAx AMERICAN CHESTNUT LOG ® (NATURAL GAS) MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 38 of this manual. PART NUMBER vDL18NR vDL24NR vDL30NR vDL36NR DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 36 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAkDOWN REMOTE-READY FLAME-MAx AMERICAN CHESTNUT LOG ® (PROPANE/LP) MODELS VDL18PR, VDL24PR, VDL30PR AND VDL36PR 25-1 25-2 25-3 www.desatech.com 111035-01F...
  • Page 37 AMERICAN CHESTNUT LOG ® (PROPANE/LP) MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 38 of this manual. PART NUMBER VDL18PR VDL24PR VDL30PR VDL36PR DESCRIPTION QTY. 110998-01CK 110998-0CK 110998-0CK 110998-0CK ASM, Low Profile Base,...

  • Page 38: Service Hints

    • type of gas used (propane/LP or natural gas) model and serial numbers of your heater ready. • purchase date You can also visit DESA Heating Products’ techni- Usually, we will ask you to return the part to the cal services web site at www.desatech.com.

  • Page 39: Accessories

    If they can not supply these accessories, For all models. Allows the gas log heater to be call DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 turned on and off by using a hand-held remote for referral information. You can also write to the control.

  • Page 40: Warranty Information

    This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore this heater to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Heating Products Authorized Service Center. Warranty part(s) MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or DESA Heating Products who will provide original factory replacement parts.

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