Design Dynamics VTD-18N-JHB Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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VENTED DECORATIVE NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
TESTED AND
LISTED BY
These logs are approved by the manufacturer for instal-
lation in listed indoor and outdoor solid fuel burning
fireplaces. See warranty for additional information.
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 quali-
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
MODELS VTD-18N-JHB,
VTD-24N-JHB AND VTD-30N-JHB
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
RGA 2-72
APPROVED

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  • Page 1 VENTED DECORATIVE NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL TESTED AND LISTED BY RGA 2-72 APPROVED MODELS VTD-18N-JHB, VTD-24N-JHB AND VTD-30N-JHB These logs are approved by the manufacturer for instal- lation in listed indoor and outdoor solid fuel burning fireplaces.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety.............. Troubleshooting...........11 Local.Codes............4 Replacement.Parts..........13 Unpacking............4 Service.Hints............13 Product Identification..........5 Technical.Service..........13 Installation............5 Accessory............13 Operation............10 Parts..............14 Cleaning.and.Maintenance......... 10 Warranty..........Back.Cover SAFETy This appliance may be installed WARNING: Improper instal- in an aftermarket,* permanently lation, adjustment, alteration,...
  • Page 3 SAFETy Continued IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s WARNING: Do not allow fans manual carefully and completely to blow directly into the fireplace. before trying to assemble, op- Avoid any drafts that alter burner erate or service this log set. flame patterns. Improper use of this log set can cause serious injury or death Due to high temperatures, the...
  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETy Continued .. If.you.smell.gas You may wish to add more ventilation by opening a window. •.shut.off.gas.supply 7. To reduce the creation of soot, follow the •.do.not.try.to.light.any.appliance instructions.in.Cleaning and Maintenance, • do not touch any electrical switch; do not page.10. use.any.phone.in.your.building 8.
  • Page 5: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Log.Set Assembly WARNING: Failure to posi- Grate tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury. Ceramic. Chassis Burner Figure 1 - Product Identification (Ramp Pan Burner) INSTALLATION CHECK GAS TYPE...
  • Page 6 INSTALLATION Continued BURNER MINIMUM VENT MODEL DESCRIPTION INPUT OPENING VTD-18N-JHB 18" Ramp 59,000 8" dia. VTD-24N-JHB 24" Ramp 69,000 8" dia. VTD-30N-JHB 30" Ramp 74,000 8" dia. MINIMUM FIREBOX SIZES MODEL FRONT WIDTH BACK WIDTH* DEPTH HEIGHT VTD-18N-JHB 28" 16" 14"...
  • Page 7 INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY IMPORTANT:.Install.equipment.shutoff.valve. in. an. accessible. location.. The. equipment. WARNING: A qualified ser- shutoff.valve.is.for.turning.on.or.shutting.off. the.gas.to.the.appliance. vice person must connect heater Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT to gas supply. Follow all local threads. This will prevent excess sealant from codes.
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS 3. Check all joints from gas meter to equip- ment shutoff valve (see Figure 6). Apply WARNING: Test all gas piping noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. and connections, internal and 4..
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued 4.. Place. log. set. assembly. in. center. of. 2. Unthread elbow fitting from orifice (see fireplace. floor.. Make. sure. front. faces. Figure 8). forward. 3. Remove orifice and brackets by unscrew- 5.. Install.gas.connector.tube.into.gas.supply. ing two screws on right side of unit (see fitting.
  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY 3. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow "A" READ BEFORE LIGHTING in the safety information, column 1. If you don't smell gas, go on the next step. WARNING: Keep flue open 4..
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off log set and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair log set. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Log. set. is. smoking/sooting. 1..Poor.fuel.quality 1..Contact.local.gas.supplier excessively.
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13: Replacement.parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS SERVICE HINTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. When Gas Pressure is Too Low This will protect your warranty coverage for • pilot will not stay lit parts replaced under warranty. • burners will have delayed ignition PARTS UNDER WARRANTY •...
  • Page 14: Parts

    PARTS MODELS vTD-18N-JHB, vTD-24N-JHB AND vTD-30N-JHB www.desatech.com 114370-01E...
  • Page 15 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions.listed.under.Replacement Parts on.page.13.of.this.manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 112801-01 Chassis • 112801-02 Chassis • 112801-03 Chassis • Grate • • • 1137-07 Venturi/Shutter • 112372-08 Venturi/Shutter •...
  • Page 16: Warranty

    WARRANTy kEEP THIS WARRANTy Model.(located on product or identification tag)._____________________________ Serial.No..(located on product or identification tag).__________________________ Date.Purchased..__________________________ Keep receipt for warranty verification. DESA HEATING, LLC LIMITED WARRANTIES New Products Standard Warranty: DESA Heating, LLC warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of four (4) years from the date of first purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with DESA Heating, LLC’s warnings and instructions.

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