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NATURAL GAS LOG
VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCES
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
RGA 2-72
APPROVED
TESTED AND
LISTED BY
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 qualified installer, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
WARNING: This is a gas-fired appliance. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which
it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be
provided. Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation section on page 4 of this manual.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home,
where not prohibited by state or local codes.
*
Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
Save this manual for future reference.
®
Burner Models VVMR18
and VVMR24
For Use with Log Sets
Kingston Split Oak Log
Models VMLR18 (Shown)
and VMLR24
WARNING: Improper installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
vice, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Re-
fer to this manual for correct
installation and operational
procedures. For assistance or
additional 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, con-
structed of noncombustible
material, and connected to a
working flue. (See page 7 for
minimum flue opening.)
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- Page 1 Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer Save this manual for future reference. ® Burner Models VVMR18 and VVMR24 For Use with Log Sets Kingston Split Oak Log...
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Page 2: Safety Information
VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING: Keep flue open when operating unit. IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this log set. Im- proper use of this log set can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning. -
Page 3: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Burner Manifold Grate Burner Left Side Burner Figure 1 - Product Identification (VMLR24 Shown) Hearth Kit Model: _____________________________________ Serial Number: _______________________________________ Log Set Model: VMLR18 or VMLR24 LOCAL CODES Install and use log set with care. Follow all local codes. -
Page 4: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This appliance shall not be installed in a con- fined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate com- bustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to in- sure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. - Page 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR APPLIANCE LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install appliance plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.
- Page 6 VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must pro- vide two permanent openings: one within 12"...
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Page 7: Installation
The fireplace must include a working flue and venting system with the minimum open- ings shown in the Figure 4. 901267 MODEL DESCRIPTION VVMR18 18" Mulit-Side VVMR24 24" Multi-Side MINIMUM FIREBOX SIZES LOG FRONT BACK SIZE WIDTH* WIDTH** DEPTH HEIGHT 18"... -
Page 8: Checking Gas Connections
VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP Secure the damper stop clamp provided to the leading edge of the damper as shown in Figure 5. If for any reason this clamp doesn't work on your fireplace, another suitable clamp or permanent stop must be installed, or the damper blade must be cut or removed. - Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 7). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter. Check all joints from gas meter to equip- ment shutoff valve (see Figure 7).
- Page 10 VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS INSTALLATION Continued 2. Attach the pilot gas line to the pilot out- let of the gas control valve and tighten. Connect the thermocouple to the rear of the gas control valve. See Figure 11. Do not overtighten. If using propane/LP gas, see Changing Pilot Orifice, page 11.
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Page 11: Testing Burner For Leaks
INSTALLATION Continued 3. For an 18" set, use a 10mm socket or nut driver to remove the orifice from the propane/LP burner inlet fitting. Choose the correct orifice for your log set size and install in place of the ori- fice you just removed. -
Page 12: Operating Appliance
VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS 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 caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. -
Page 13: Cleaning And Maintenance
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) Turn control knob clockwise the PILOT position. TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s Technical Service web site at www.desatech.com. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM... - Page 14 VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at pilot (GA9000 Only) When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at pilot but no ignition (GA9000 Only) Pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released (GA9000 Only) Burner does not light after pilot is lit (GA9000 Only)
- 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. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
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Page 16: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VVMR18 VVMR24 ® 901267... -
Page 17: Parts List
PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual. VVMR18 VVMR24 KEY PART NUMBER FOR 901267 VVMR18 VVMR24 DESCRIPTION 901063-01 901063-01... - Page 18 VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG SET MODELS VMLR18, AND VMLR24 KEY PART NUMBER FOR Kingston Split Oak Logs ® This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual. VMLR18 VMLR24 DESCRIPTION...
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Page 19: Replacement Parts
PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call DESA International’s Techni- cal Service Department at 1-800-323-5190. When calling DESA International, have ready • your name and address •... -
Page 20: Warranty Information
VANGUARD VENTED GAS LOGS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects on burner system for four (4) years and logs for a lifetime 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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