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.
CALIFORNIA MAPLE
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HCM-18-RFN
HCM-24-RFN
HCM-18-RFP
HCM-24-RFP
KENTUCKY ELM
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 CALIFORNIA MAPLE KENTUCKY ELM HCA-18-RFN HCM-18-RFN HKE-18-RFN HCA-24-RFN HCM-24-RFN HKE-24-RFN HCA-18-RFP HCM-18-RFP HKE-18-RFP HCA-24-RFP HCM-24-RFP HKE-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 appliance is equipped for (natural or pro- WARNING: This product con- pane/LP) gas. Field conversion tains and/or generates chemicals is not permitted. known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects WARNING: Do not allow fans or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 4: Product Identification

    SAFETY INFORMATION 10. Log set becomes very hot when in use. Keep children and adults away from hot surface to Continued avoid burns or clothing ignition. Log set will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow Children and adults should be surface to cool before touching.
  • Page 5: Unpacking

    UNPACKING CAUTION: This heater creates CAUTION: Do not remove the warm air currents. These currents data plates from the grate as- move heat to wall surfaces next sembly. The data plates contain to heater. Installing heater next important warranty and safety to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or information.
  • 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 Equipment Shutoff Valve Continued Gas Meter Figure 7 - Checking Gas Joints (Natural Gas Only) Open Equipment Shutoff Valve Closed Figure 5 - Equipment Shutoff Valve Equipment Propane/LP Shutoff Valve Supply Tank Control Valve Location Figure 6 - Checking Gas Joints (Propane/LP Gas Only) www.desatech.com 115481-01B...
  • 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- Figure 11 - Floor Media Kits Installed tion the floor media as shown in Figures 8 through 11 or failure...
  • Page 10: Operating Heater

    OPERATING HEATER LIGHTING Continued INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY NOTICE: During initial operation READ BEFORE LIGHTING the appliance will emit a slight odor for an hour or two. This is WARNING: Keep flue open due to the "burn-in" of the inter- when operating unit.
  • 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 button followed by either the up or down key. 6.
  • Page 12: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND TECHNICAL SERVICE MAINTENANCE You may have further questions about installation, operation or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESAʼs Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. WARNING: Turn off the ap- When calling please have your model and serial pliance and allow to cool before numbers of your heater ready.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING LED Failure Code Note: In normal operation, LED blinks once (No. of Blinks) Service Action every two seconds; also, LED will be on for one Replace valve. second after every valid command received by the receiver/valve' these are not error codes. Confirm stepper motor connection exists.
  • Page 14 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Pilot burning, no gas to burner, 1. Wa l l s w i t c h o r w i r e s 1. Check wall switch and wires valve knob "ON", wall switch defective for proper connections.
  • Page 15: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 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 Btu (Variable) 45,000/67,000 43,000/65,000 41,000/56,000 42,000/51,000 Type Gas Natural Gas Only Propane/LP Only Natural Gas Only Propane/LP Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3.5" - 1.6"W.C. 10"...
  • 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 115481-01B...
  • Page 17: Parts List

    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. PART NUMBER 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 HKE-18-RFP DESCRIPTION QTY.
  • 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

    WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty.

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