Vanguard Firewerks VTDMV24NA Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Vanguard Firewerks VTDMV24NA Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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VENTED DECORATIVE GAS LOG HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
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.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
VTDMV24NA, VTDMV24PA,
VTDMV18NA AND VTDMV18PA
Save this manual for future reference.

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  • Page 1 VENTED DECORATIVE GAS LOG HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL VTDMV24NA, VTDMV24PA, VTDMV18NA AND VTDMV18PA 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. —...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional 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, constructed of noncombustible material and...
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Do not use a blow- er insert, heat exchanger insert or WARNING: This product con- other accessory not approved for tains and/or generates chemicals use with this appliance. known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects WARNING: This appliance or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 4: Local Codes

    SAFETY INFORMATION 9. Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use Continued with this log set. 10. The installation and provisions for combustion Keep the appliance area clear and ventilation air must conform with the Na- and free from combustible ma- tional Fuel Gas Codes, ANSI Z233.1/NFPA 54, terials, gasoline and other flam-...
  • Page 5: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION WARNING: Failure to posi- tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury. Ember Pod Log Set Assembly Piezo Ignitor Chassis Control Assembly...
  • Page 6 CHECK GAS TYPE Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct, do not instal in fireplace. Call dealer where you bought the appliance for proper type of appliance. WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (natural or pro- pane/LP) gas.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater to allow proper gas vol- ume to heater. If pipe is too small, undue loss of volume will occur.
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued Open Equipment Shutoff Valve Closed Figure 8 - Equipment Shutoff Valve Propane/LP Equipment Supply Tank Shutoff Valve Control Valve Location Figure 9 - Checking Gas Joints (Propane/LP Gas Only) Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Meter Figure 10 - Checking Gas Joints (Natural Gas Only) 114926-01C www.desatech.com...
  • Page 10: Operating Appliance

    5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information in column 1. If you don't smell gas, go on the next step. 6. Press in and turn control knob counter- clockwise to the PILOT position.
  • Page 11: Inspecting Burners

    NOTICE: You must light the pilot before using the hand-held re- mote control unit. See Lighting Instructions on page 10. After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about one minute. Turn control knob to ON posi- tion. Adjust flame adjustment knob anywhere between HI and LO.
  • Page 12: Cleaning And Maintenance

    INSPECTING BURNERS • Keep area around log set clean and clear of 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.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    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...
  • Page 14 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...
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 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 17: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS This appliance has been design certified to ANSI ZZ1.60-2003 and CSA 2.26-2003 Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces by OMNI Test Laboratories. VTDMV18NA AND VTDMV24NA VTDMV18PA AND VTDMV24PA • Variable Rating: 36,000/53,000 Btu/hr • Variable Rating: 35,000/45,000 Btu/hr •...
  • Page 18: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS VTDMV24NA, VTDMV24PA, VTDMV18NA AND VTDMV18PA www.desatech.com 114926-01C...
  • Page 19 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 •...
  • Page 20: Warranty Information

    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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