Desa SVYD18N, SVYD18NR Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Desa SVYD18N, SVYD18NR Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Unvented (vent-free) gas stove heater
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Model (F)SVYD18N/P Series Variable Manual Control or Model (F)SVYD18NR/PR Series
Remote-Ready Control Gas Log Heater (Burner System For Cast Iron Stoves)
Amity™
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 build-
ing.
Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow
the gas supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas sup-
plier, call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufactured (mobile)
home, where not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appli-
ance is not convertible for use with other gases.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS
STOVE HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Townsend™
WARNING: The SVYD18N/P(R) series vent-
free gas log heater is only approved for use in
the SCIVF(*) series, PSCIVF(*) series, or
NSCIVF(*) series cast iron stove models. The
FSVYD18N/P(R) series vent-free gas log
heater is only approved for use in the FC(*) and
PFC(*) series cast iron stove models.
(* Indicates Color Suffix Designation)
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, al-
teration, service, or maintenance can cause injury
or property damage. Refer to this manual for cor-
rect installation and operational procedures. For
assistance or additional information consult a quali-
fied installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater.
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.
Patent Pending
Sheraton™

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  • Page 1 WARNING: The SVYD18N/P(R) series vent- free gas log heater is only approved for use in the SCIVF(*) series, PSCIVF(*) series, or NSCIVF(*) series cast iron stove models. The FSVYD18N/P(R) series vent-free gas log heater is only approved for use in the FC(*) and PFC(*) series cast iron stove models.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Allow surface to cool before touching. Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with stove. When using the optional hand- held remote accessory, keep selector switch in the OFF position to prevent children from turning on burners with remote.
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    • where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored • under dusty conditions 12. Do not use this stove to cook food or burn paper or other objects. 13. Do not use heater if any part has been exposed to or under water.
  • Page 4: Product Features

    PRODUCT FEATURES AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Providing Adequate Ventilation PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION This heater is clean burning. It requires no outside venting. There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by realistic, dancing yellow flames.
  • Page 5: Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER 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 heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.
  • Page 6: Installation

    Option 1 Door into Adjoining Room, Option 12" Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building (Amity™ Stove Model Shown) For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com Outlet Inlet Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors (Amity™ Stove Model...
  • Page 7: Clearances To Combustibles

    B. Clearances from outermost point of stove top to any combus- tible back wall should not be less than 6 inches (Includes Cor- ner Installations). C. Clearances from the stove top to the ceiling should not be less than 48 inches. For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com...
  • Page 8: Stove Cavity Assembly

    Figure 7 - Removing Pallet Wood From The Bottom of The Stove Amity™ and Townsend™ Models 8. Fasten each leg to stove with four (4) M8 x 1.25 - 20mm bolts. Use a flat washer and lock washer with each bolt. Tighten bolts into threaded holes on stove body (see Figures 8 and 9).
  • Page 9 (see Installing Gas Log Heater Into Stove, page 10). 16. Fasten back panel to stove with six (6) M6 x 1 - 20mm bolts and washers. Make sure product identification label is located on the outside in lower left-hand corner.
  • Page 10: Installing Gas Log Heater Into Stove

    For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 7. Fasten heater base to stove bottom with #10-24 x .50 bolts and hex nuts provided with gas log heater (see Figure 16). Attach- ment hardware is factory packed inside plastic bag with instal- lation manual and owner’s registration card.
  • Page 11: Connecting To Gas Supply

    CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 35. The gas inlet connection for the stove heater is located on the lower right-hand side of the stove when viewed from the front of the unit.
  • Page 12: Checking Gas Connections

    INSTALLATION Connecting to Gas Supply (Cont.) Checking Gas Connections INSTALLATION Continued We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figures 21 and 22. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater.
  • Page 13: Operating Heater

    Shutoff Valve Figure 23- Equipment Shutoff Valve Equipment Shutoff Valve Propane/LP Supply Tank Figure 24 - Checking Gas Joints (Amity™ Stove Model Shown) Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Meter Figure 25 - Checking Gas Joints (Amity™ Stove Model Shown) For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com...
  • Page 14: Operating Heater

    OPERATING HEATER (Remote Ready Models) Lighting Instructions (Cont.) To Turn Off Gas to Appliance Manual Lighting Procedure Optional Hand-Held Remote Operation OPERATING HEATER Continued 5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Fol- low “B”...
  • Page 15 OPERATING HEATER Continued IMPORTANT: Do not leave the selector switch in the RE- MOTE or ON position when the pilot is not lit. This will drain the battery. Flame Adjustment Knob REMOTE Remote Selector Switch in Remote Position (Optional Remote Control) Figure 28 - Setting the Remote Selector Switch, Control Knob, and Flame Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation ON/OFF SERIES (MODEL GHRCB)
  • Page 16 OPERATING HEATER For Your Safety Read Before Lighting (Manual-Variable Control Models) Lighting Instructions Variable Control Operation OPERATING HEATER Continued MANUAL-VARIABLE CONTROL MODELS SVYD18P/N AND FSVYD18P/N FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing prop- erty damage, personal injury or loss of life.
  • Page 17: Inspecting Burners

    PROCEDURE 1. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions, page 16. 2. Pilot is located inside stove cavity attached to burner. Lift off top grate to allow access to pilot. 3. Depress control knob and light pilot with match.
  • Page 18: Cleaning And Maintenance

    If you don't follow directions on the can, you could damage the pilot assembly. Note: Removing the rear panel (Figure 5, page 8) and top grate(s) of your stove will make cleaning easier. 1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot. Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes.
  • Page 19: For More Information, Visit Www.desatech.com For More Information, Visit Www.desatech.com

    TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA Heating Products’ technical service web site at www.desatech.com. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot When ignitor button is pressed, there is...
  • Page 20 4. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 18) or replace burner orifice 1. Properly locate logs (see Installing Gas Log Heater Into Stove, page 10 ) 2. Eliminate source of drafts around heater 3. Clean out air holes at burner inlet. Peri- odically repeat as needed 4.
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models SVYD18PR, SVYD18NR, FSVYD18PR and FSVYD18NR ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS SVYD18PR, SVYD18NR, FSVYD18PR AND FSVYD18NR Natural Gas Only For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 111162-01A...
  • Page 23: Parts List

    103877-01 100565-01 101137-04 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 111162-01A Models SVYD18PR, SVYD18NR, FSVYD18PR and FSVYD18NR PART NUMBER 104026-01 Stove Log 103779-01 ODS Pilot (LP) 098249-01 ODS Nut 104423-01 Burner Outlet Tube 098264-02 Male Connector 111124-01...
  • Page 24 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models SVYD18P, SVYD18N, FSVYD18P and FSVYD18N ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS SVYD18P, SVYD18N, FSVYD18P AND FSVYD18N For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 111162-01A...
  • Page 25 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 111162-01A Models SVYD18P, SVYD18N, FSVYD18P and FSVYD18N PART NO. (F)SVYD18N DESCRIPTION 104026-01 Stove Log 098276-01 Hex Head Plug, 1/8" NPT 098249-01 Nut, M5 102776-05CK Painted Base Assembly 102844-02 Lower Bracket...
  • Page 26 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AMITY™ SCIVF(*) SERIES PSCIVF(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) Note: Your stove may have a three-piece removable top grate or a one-piece remov- able top grate depending on model. For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com...
  • Page 27 One Leg (Porcelain Enamel Teal Green) (4 Total Per Stove) 104175-09 One Leg (Porcelain Enamel Sand) (4 Total Per Stove) 104176-01 Leg Leveler bolt M8 x 1.25 - 55mm Long (4 Total Per Stove) 104177-01 Hardware Kit Door Hinge Step Bolt With Shoulder (1 Per Unit) Door Catch Bolt M8 x 1.25 - 55mm Long With Two M8...
  • Page 28 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN SHERATON™ NSCIVF(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) Note: Your stove may have a three-piece removable top grate or a one-piece remov- able top grate depending on model. For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com...
  • Page 29 This list contains replaceable parts used in your stove. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 302of this manual. Note: Your stove may have a three-piece removable top grate or a one-piece removable top grate depending on model. PART...
  • Page 30 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN TOWNSEND™ Stove Bodies ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN TOWNSEND™ FC(*) AND PFC(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 111162-01A...
  • Page 31 One Leg (Porcelain Enamel Green) (4 Total Per Stove) One Leg (Porcelain Enamel Red) (4 Total Per Stove) Leg Leveler bolt M8 x 1.25 - 55mm Long (4 Total Per Stove) Hardware Kit Door Hinge Step Bolt With Shoulder (1 Per Unit) Door Catch Bolt M8 x 1.25 - 55mm Long With Two M8...
  • Page 32: Specifications

    You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA Heating Products’ Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. When calling, please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready. You can also visit DESA Heating Products’ technical services web site at www.desatech.com. 111162-01A...
  • Page 33: Owner's Registration Form

    Address: City: Home Phone: E-Mail: Please answer the following questions to register your product with DESA Heating Products: 1. Where will the product be used? Living/Family Room Office/Warehouse If you bought this product yourself, did you plan to purchase this type of product before going into the store? 3.
  • Page 34 Postage Required 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com TAPE 111162-01A...
  • Page 35: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
  • Page 36: Warranty Information

    VENT-FREE GAS LOG HEATERS AND AMITY™, SHERATON™, DESA Heating Products warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.

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