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GAS LOG VENtEd dECORAtIVE APPLIANCE
OWNER'S OPERAtION ANd INStALLAtION MANUAL
Vtd-18N-PdG, Vtd-18P-PdG
Vtd-24N-PdG, Vtd-24P-PdG
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.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
Vtd-18N-BtB, Vtd-18P-BtB
Vtd-24N-BtB, Vtd-24P-BtB
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- Page 1 GAS LOG VENtEd dECORAtIVE APPLIANCE OWNER’S OPERAtION ANd INStALLAtION MANUAL Vtd-18N-PdG, Vtd-18P-PdG Vtd-18N-BtB, Vtd-18P-BtB Vtd-24N-PdG, Vtd-24P-PdG Vtd-24N-BtB, Vtd-24P-BtB 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. —...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
tABLE OF CONtENtS Safety Information ..........2 Specifications ............ 14 Local Codes............4 Wiring Diagram ..........14 Product Identification ........... 5 Troubleshooting ..........15 Unpacking............5 Service Hints ............. 19 Product Features ..........5 Technical Service..........19 Optional Remote Control Accessories ....5 Replacement Parts .......... - Page 3 SAFEty INFORMAtION WARNING: Do not use a Continued blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not ap- WARNING: This product con- proved for use with this heater. tains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects WARNING: Do not allow fans or other reproductive harm.
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Page 4: Local Codes
8. To reduce the creation of soot, follow the SAFEty INFORMAtION instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance, Continued page 14. You must operate this heater 9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner or similar products, turn heater off. If with a fireplace doors or screen heated, the vapors from these products may in place and fully closed. -
Page 5: Product Identification
PROdUCt UNPACkING IdENtIFICAtION CAUTION: Do not remove the Log Set Assembly data plates from the grate as- Electronic Ignitor sembly. The data plates contain important warranty and safety Control information. Knob 1. Remove log set assembly from carton. Note: Do not pick up assembly by logs. This could damage heater. -
Page 6: Installation
INStALLAtION SPECIFICATIONS (W.C.) FUEL INLET MANIFOLD WARNING: Make sure the PRESSURE PRESSURE Min. Max. selector switch is in the OFF po- 7" 10.5" 3.5" sition before installing heater. 11" 14" 10" Figure 2 - Technical Information Chart WARNING: Before installing in Flue Opening Specifications a solid fuel burning fireplace, the Note: This vented appliance must be installed... - Page 7 INStALLAtION CAUTION: Do not pick up Continued heater assembly by the logs. This The minimum flue sizes shown in Figure 3, page could damage heater. Only han- 6, are based on a 6' chimney height using round dle base assembly by grates. pipe.
- Page 8 INStALLAtION CAUTION: Use only new, black Continued iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in CAUTION: Never connect certain areas. Check your local propane/LP fireplace directly codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or to the propane/LP supply. This greater to allow proper gas volume heater requires an external regu- to heater.
- Page 9 INStALLAtION CAUTION: Make sure exter- Continued nal regulator has been installed Check your building codes for any special re- between propane/LP supply quirements for locating equipment shutoff valve to fireplaces. and heater. See guidelines un- Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT der Connecting to Gas Supply, threads.
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Page 10: Operating Heater
INStALLAtION OPERAtING HEAtER Continued FOR YOUR SAFETY 3. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment READ BEFORE LIGHTING shutoff valve for natural gas or propane/LP sup- ply to equipment shutoff valve for propane/LP WARNING: Keep flue open (see Figure 9 or 10). Apply noncorrosive leak when operating unit. - Page 11 OPERAtING HEAtER 5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. Continued If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the LIGHTING safety information, page10. If you don’t INSTRUCTIONS smell gas, go to the next step. 6.
- Page 12 OPERAtING HEAtER OPTIONAL HAND-HELD Continued REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 1. After lighting, let pilot flame burn for WARNING: Make sure selec- about one minute. Turn control knob to tor switch is in to OFF position ON position. Adjust flame adjustment knob when you are away from home anywhere between HI and LO.
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Page 13: Inspecting Burners
INSPECtING BURNERS BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 16 shows correct burner flame pattern. Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat- terns often. NOTICE: Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping. Dirt PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 14 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. or other fine particles are burned Figure 15 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. -
Page 14: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING ANd SPECIFICAtIONS MAINtENANCE Models vTD-18N-PDG and vTD-18N-BTB • Input Rating: 37,000/54,000 Btu/Hr • Fuel: Natural Gas WARNING: Turn off heater • Ignition: Electronic and let cool before cleaning. • Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C. • Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): CAUTION: You must keep Max. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
tROUBLESHOOtING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERvED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY... - Page 16 tROUBLESHOOtING Continued OBSERvED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but flame goes 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 1. Press in control knob fully out when control knob is re- 2. Control knob not pressed in 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep leased long enough control knob pressed in 30...
- Page 17 tROUBLESHOOtING Continued OBSERvED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Orange flame in burner during 1. Not enough air 1. Check burner for dirt and burner combustion debris. If found, clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 14) 2. Gas regulator defective 2.
- Page 18 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. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions.
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Page 19: Service Hints
ACCESSORIES SERVICE HINtS Purchase these heater accessories from your local When Gas Pressure Is Too Low dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call • pilot will not stay lit DESA at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. • burners will have delayed ignition You can also write to the address listed on the back •... -
Page 20: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List
ILLUStRAtEd PARtS BREAkdOWN MODELS vTD-18N-PDG, vTD-18P-PDG, vTD-18N-BTB AND vTD-18P-BTB Log Set, Ceramic Burner and Ramp Pan are Ordered as an Assembly Air Shutter Installation Note: For Natural Gas: Fully Closed For Propane/LP Gas: Fully Open Installed in BTB Models Only www.desatech.com 111826-02J... - Page 21 PARtS LISt This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 111808-01 Grate Assembly • • • • 111794-03 Valve-Bracket Assembly •...
- Page 22 ILLUStRAtEd PARtS BREAkdOWN MODELS vTD-24N-PDG, vTD-24P-PDG, vTD-24N-BTB AND vTD-24P-BTB Log Set, Ceramic Burner and Ramp Pan are Ordered as an Assembly Air Shutter Installation Note: For Natural Gas: Fully Closed For Propane/LP Gas: Fully Open Installed in BTB Models Only www.desatech.com 111826-02J...
- Page 23 PARtS LISt This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 111793-01 Grate Assembly • • • • 111794-01 Gas Train Assembly •...
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Page 24: 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. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. LIMItEd WARRANty VENtEd GAS LOG HEAtERS DESA warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date...
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