Desa VANGUARD VVSA18M Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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GAS LOG VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
ANSI Z21.60
CSA 2.26
APPROVED
Convertible from Natural
Gas to Propane/LP Gas
VVSA18M, VVSA24M, VVDA18M, VVDA24M, VVDA30M
FOR USE WITH LOG SET MODELS VSLR18, VSLR24, VDLCR18,
FVSA18M, FVSA24M, FVDA18M, FVDA24M, FVDA30M
FOR USE WITH LOG SET MODELS FSLR18, FDLCR18, FDLCR24 AND FDLCR30
These logs are approved by the manufacturer for instal-
lation in listed indoor and outdoor solid fuel burning
fireplaces. See warranty for additional information.
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.
VANGUARD MODELS
VDLCR24 (SHOWN) AND VDLCR30
FMI MODELS
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
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  • Page 1 GAS LOG VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ANSI Z21.60 CSA 2.26 ® APPROVED Convertible from Natural Gas to Propane/LP Gas VANGUARD MODELS VVSA18M, VVSA24M, VVDA18M, VVDA24M, VVDA30M FOR USE WITH LOG SET MODELS VSLR18, VSLR24, VDLCR18, VDLCR24 (SHOWN) AND VDLCR30 FMI MODELS FVSA18M, FVSA24M, FVDA18M, FVDA24M, FVDA30M FOR USE WITH LOG SET MODELS FSLR18, FDLCR18, FDLCR24 AND FDLCR30...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TAbLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Service Hints ............. 12 Product Identification ........... 4 Technical Service..........12 Local Codes............4 Troubleshooting ..........13 Product Feature ........... 4 Parts ..............16 Unpacking............4 Replacement Parts ..........22 Operation ............10 Accessories ............22 Inspecting Burners ..........
  • Page 3 SAFETy Continued 1. This appliance, as supplied, is only for 9. Do not use a blower insert, heat exchang- use with the type of gas indicated on the er insert or other accessory not approved rating plate. This appliance is convertible for use with this log set.
  • Page 4: Product Identification

    The data plates contain 3. Check heater for any shipping damage. If important warranty and safety heater is damaged call DESA Heating, LLC information. at 1-866-672-6040 for replacement parts before returning to dealer.
  • Page 5 INSTALLATION Continued CHECK GAS TYPE NOTICE: Installation, service, and Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is repair of this appliance must be not natural gas, you must convert the appli- performed by a qualified installer, ance to propane/LP. Follow the instructions service agency, company or on page 8.
  • Page 6 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP CAUTION: Use only new, Secure the damper stop clamp provided to black iron or steel pipe. Inter- the leading edge of the damper as shown in nally-tinned copper tubing may Figure 3. If for any reason this clamp doesn't work on your fireplace, another suitable clamp be used in certain areas.
  • Page 7 INSTALLATION Continued We recommend that you install a sediment trap 3. Check all joints from gas meter to equip- in the supply line as shown in Figure 4, page 6. ment shutoff valve (see Figure 5). Apply Locate sediment trap where it is within reach a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all for cleaning.
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION Continued Propane/LP Gas Conversion 5. Remove burner inlet fitting from gas control To convert to propane/LP gas, burner inlet assembly (see Figure 8). DO NOT remove fitting and pilot orifice must be replaced orifice from this fitting. Propane/LP burner and regulator pressure must be reset.
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued 12. Replace brass plug into regulator. 5. When finished testing, turn the gas shutoff valve OFF to extinguish all flames. 13. Using two screws removed in step 2, page 8, replace valve cover. ADDING PAN MATERIAL 14. Gently loosen and remove the pilot line 1.
  • Page 10: Operation

    INSTALLATION Continued Kingston Split Oak Logs Figure 14 - Placement of Top Logs (Kingston Split Oak Logs Shown) Hanover Round Oak Logs Figure 13 - Installing Front and Back Logs (Number and style of your logs may vary) OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY B.
  • Page 11 OPERATION Continued C. Use only your hand to push in or turn Note: You may be running this log set for the first time after hooking up to gas sup- the gas control knob. Never use tools. ply. If so, the control knob may need to be If the knob will not push in or turn by pressed in for 30 seconds or more.
  • Page 12: Inspecting Burners

    • 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 13: Troubleshooting

    TROUbLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off log set and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair log set. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Log set is smoking/sooting 1.
  • Page 14 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 15 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 16: Parts

    PARTS MODELS VVSA18M, VVSA24M, VVDA18M, VVDA24M AND VVDA30M www.desatech.com 124184-01B...
  • Page 17 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 3/8 FLR x 1/2 FPT • •...
  • Page 18 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. HANOVER ROUND OAK LOG KINGSTON SPLIT OAK LOG MODELS VSLR18 AND VSLR24 MODELS VDLCR18, VDLCR24 AND VDLCR30 NO.
  • 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. ARLINGTON ROUND OAK LOG MANCHESTER SPLIT OAK LOG MODELS FSLR18, FSLR24 MODELS FDLCR18, FDLCR24 AND FDLCR30 NO.
  • Page 20 PARTS MODELS FVSA18M, FVSA24M, FVDA18M, FVDA24M AND FVDA30M www.desatech.com 124184-01B...
  • Page 21 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 3/8 FLR x 1/2 FPT • •...
  • 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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