Comfort Flame PCVDR24 RGA Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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NATURAL GAS LOG
VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCES
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
TESTED AND
LISTED BY
Std RADCO Listing No. 1292
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.
Model PCVDR24
RGA 2-72
APPROVED
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 NATURAL GAS LOG VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCES OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL TESTED AND LISTED BY Std RADCO Listing No. 1292 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.
  • 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 Grate Burner Burner Clamp Figure 1 - Product Identification Serial Number ________________________________________ LOCAL CODES Install and use log set with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*.
  • 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 Example: 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) 50 cu. ft. = 51.2 or 51,200 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support) 3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space. Gas fireplace logs _____________ Btu/Hr Gas water heater* _____________ Btu/Hr Gas furnace _____________ Btu/Hr...
  • 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"...
  • Page 7: Installation

    INSTALLATION CAUTION: Do not remove the metal data plates attached to the burner pan. The data plates contain important warranty in- formation. WARNING: Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a quali- fied chimney cleaner.
  • Page 8: Connecting To Gas Supply

    VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must connect log set to gas supply. Follow all local codes. Installation Items Needed Before installing log set, make sure you have the items listed below. •...
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG 1. Close manual 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 manual 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 12. Do not overtighten. If using propane/LP gas, see Changing Pilot Orifice, page 11.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued 3. Replace and tighten the pilot line to the bracket. 4. Continue with step 3 under Natural Gas Installation, page 10. Bracket Pilot Line Pilot Injector Figure 17 - Installing Propane/LP Pilot Orifice TESTING BURNER FOR LEAKS 1. Generously apply soapy solution to all connections.
  • 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: Troubleshooting

    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 (GA9050 Only) When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at pilot but no ignition (GA9050 Only) Pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released (GA9050 Only) Burner does not light after pilot is lit (GA9050 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.
  • Page 16: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODEL PCVDR24 901747...
  • 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 18 of this manual. MODEL PCVDR24 PART NUMBER 901058-01 901059-01 901066-01 901064-03 901209-02 901137-02 901242-01 101628-01 901431-01 901246-02 901681-01...
  • Page 18: Cleaning And Maintenance

    DESA International’s Technical Service De- partment at 1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337- 2564). When calling DESA International, have ready • your name • your address • model and serial numbers of your fireplace • how fireplace was malfunctioning •...
  • Page 19: Parts Centrals

    PARTS CENTRALS These Parts Centrals are privately-owned businesses. They have agreed to support our customer’s needs by providing original re- placement parts and accessories. Baltimore Electric 1348 Dixwell Avenue Hamden, CT 06514 1-800-397-7553 203-248-7553 Parts Department Portable Heater Parts 342 N. County Rd. 400 E. Valparaiso, IN 46383 All States 219-462-7441...
  • Page 20: Warranty Information

    COMFORT FLAME DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects on burner system for three (3) 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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