Desa VTD-18N-JHB Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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VENTED DECORATIVE NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
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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
MODELS VTD-18N-JHB,
VTD-24N-JHB AND
VTD-30N-JHB
Save this manual for future reference.
rga 2-72
APPROVED

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  • Page 1 • 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. Save this manual for future reference. For more information, visit www.desatech.com MODELS VTD-18N-JHB, VTD-24N-JHB AND VTD-30N-JHB rga 2-72 APPROVED...
  • 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: This product con- tains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING: Keep flue open when operating unit. IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate or service this log set.
  • Page 4: Local Codes

    SAFETy INFORMATION Continued 1. This appliance, as supplied, is for use with NATURAL GAS ONLY. This appliance is NOT convertible for use with other gases. 2. If you smell gas • shut off gas supply • do not try to light any appliance •...
  • 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. Grate Ceramic Burner Figure 1 - Product Identification (Ramp Pan Burner) INSTALLATION WARNING: Before installing...
  • Page 6 MODEL VTD-18N-JHB VTD-4N-JHB VTD-30N-JHB MODEL VTD-18N-JHB VTD-4N-JHB VTD-30N-JHB *At depth indicated BURNER ORIFICE NATURAL LOG SIZE INCHES 18" 0.1495 4" 0.1570 30" 0.10 Figure 2 - Technical Information Charts VENTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION The fireplace chimney flue and vent must be draft- ing properly.
  • Page 7 INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. WARNING: Never connect natural gas fireplace to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas. Installation Items Needed Before installing log set, make sure you have the items listed below.
  • Page 8: Checking Gas Connections

    INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections, internal and 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. Apply a noncorrosive leak detec- tion fluid to all joints.
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued 4. Place log set assembly in center of fireplace floor. Make sure front faces forward. 5. Install gas connector tube into gas supply fit- ting. Carefully shape tube to attach to adapter fitting being careful not to kink tube. 6.
  • Page 10: Operating Appliance

    OPERATING APPLIANCE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: Keep flue open when operating unit. 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.
  • Page 11: 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 Log set is smoking/sooting ex- cessively (Note: It is natural and unavoidable for vented gas log sets to produce moderate levels of carbon (soot) where flames...
  • Page 12 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 13: Service Hints

    • the replacement part number 114370-01D ACCESSORIES Purchase these appliances from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
  • Page 14: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAkDOWN MODELS VTD-18N-JHB, VTD-24N-JHB AND VTD-30N-JHB www.desatech.com 114370-01D...
  • Page 15: Parts List

    This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 13 of this manual. NO. PART NO. 11801-01 Chassis 11801-0 Chassis 11801-03 Chassis 1137-07 Venturi/Shutter 1137-08 Venturi/Shutter 1137-09 Venturi/Shutter 11804-03 Bracket 11804-04 Plate 901057-01 Brass Elbow...
  • Page 16: Warranty Information

    We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. DESA warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components (four (4) years for the burner system and a lifetime for the logs) from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.

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