Desa Design Dynamics HCA-18-RFN Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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VENTED DECORATIVE GAS LOG HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
HARDWOOD ORIGINAL
HCA-18-RFN
HCA-24-RFN
HCA-18-RFP
HCA-24-RFP
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.
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HCM-18-RFN
HCM-24-RFN
HCM-18-RFP
HCM-24-RFP
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HKE-18-RFN
HKE-24-RFN
HKE-18-RFP
HKE-24-RFP

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  • Page 1 VENTED DECORATIVE GAS LOG HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL HARDWOOD ORIGINAL HCA-18-RFN HCA-24-RFN HCA-18-RFP HCA-24-RFP 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 noncombstible 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: Product Identification

    SAFETY INFORMATION Continued Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high tem- perature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. 1. This appliance, as supplied, is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate.
  • Page 5: Unpacking

    UNPACKING CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates from the grate as- sembly. The data plates contain important warranty and safety information. 1. Remove log set assembly from carton. 2. Remove all protective packaging applied to log set for shipment. 3.
  • Page 6 PLACEMENT OF APPLIANCE Center the appliance in the fireplace. Make certain the grate front feet sit inside the front edge of the fireplace and that there is adequate clearance around the appliance for access and operation. CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply.
  • Page 7 INSTALLATION Continued The appliance gas inlet connection is 3/8" NPT at the regulator, located at the rear of the appliance. IMPORTANT: Hold appliance regulator with a wrench to prevent movement when connecting to inlet piping. CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inter- nally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas.
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION Continued Equipment Shutoff Valve Figure 5 - Equipment Shutoff Valve Equipment Propane/LP Shutoff Valve Supply Tank Control Valve Location Figure 6 - Checking Gas Joints (Propane/LP Gas Only) Gas Meter Open Closed www.desatech.com Equipment Shutoff Valve Figure 7 - Checking Gas Joints (Natural Gas Only) 115481-01A...
  • Page 9: Operating Appliance

    INSTALLATION Continued 3. Place fiber log pieces randomly on lava rock and ember material around unit (see Figure 10). 4. Use remaining lava rock to blend the floor media together. Your finished effect should resemble Figure 11. WARNING: Failure to posi- tion the floor media as shown in Figures 8 through 11 or failure to use only parts specifically...
  • Page 10: Operating Heater

    OPERATING HEATER Continued 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: Inspecting Burners

    OPERATING HEATER Continued 4. Press MODE button until mode shows in display window of transmitter/ remote. Press up or down key to change set temperature. 5. To set delay timer, press TIMER followed by either the up or down key. 6.
  • Page 12: Cleaning And Maintenance

    If so, contact DESAʼs 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 DESAʼs technical services web site at www.desatech.com. REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Note: In normal operation, LED blinks once every two seconds; also, LED will be on for one second after every valid command received by the receiver/valve' these are not error codes. Failure codes can occur anytime after the pilot burner is lit.
  • Page 14 OBSERVED PROBLEM Pilot burning, no gas to burner, valve knob "ON", wall switch "ON" Frequent pilot/burner outage problem TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Wa l l s w i t c h o r w i r e s defective 2.
  • Page 15: Specifications

    Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 10.5" W.C. Minimum* 5.0" W.C. Valve Operation RF Millivolt Orifice Size * For purpose of input adjustment 115481-01A SPECIFICATIONS HCA-24-RFP HCA-18-RFN HCM-24-RFP HCM-18-RFN HKE-24-RFP HKE-18-RFN 43,000/65,000 41,000/56,000 Piezo Piezo 10" - 6.3"W.C. 3.5" - 1.6"W.C. 13" W.C.
  • Page 16: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN HCA-24-RFN, HCA-24-RFP, HCA-18-RFN, HCA-18-RFP, HCM-24-RFN, HCM-24-RFP, HCM-18-RFN, HCM-18-RFP, HKE-24-RFN, HKE-24-RFP, HKE-18-RFN, HKE-18-RFP www.desatech.com 115481-01A...
  • Page 17: 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. HCA-24-RFN HCA-24-RFP HCA-18-RFN HCA-18-RFP KEY HCM-24-RFN HCM-24-RFP HCM-18-RFN HCM-18-RFP HKE-24-RFN HKE-24-RFP HKE-18-RFN 111814-01 111814-02 115453-01...
  • Page 18: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Purchase these appliances from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA at 1-866-672-6040 for referral informatioin. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 Equipment shutoff valve with 1/8"...
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  • Page 20: Warranty Information

    We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. DESA 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.

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