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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS LOG HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
MODELS
SBJ18VNA, SBJ18VPA
SBJ24VNA AND SBJ24VPA
Vent-free Models Also Design-Certified As Vented Decorative Appliances
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.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
MODELS
SMA18VNA, SMA18VPA
SMA24VNA AND SMA24VPA
O-TL REPORT
# 258-L-04-5
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- Page 1 # 258-L-04-5 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS LOG HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL MODELS MODELS SBJ18VNA, SBJ18VPA SMA18VNA, SMA18VPA SBJ24VNA AND SBJ24VPA SMA24VNA AND SMA24VPA Vent-free Models Also Design-Certified As Vented Decorative Appliances 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Wiring Diagram ..........20 Product Identification ........... 5 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 21 Local Codes............5 Troubleshooting ..........22 Unpacking............5 Specifications ............ 26 Optional Remote Control Accessories ....5 Replacement Parts ..........26 Product Features .......... - 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, operate Avoid any drafts that alter burner or service this log set. Improper flame patterns. Ceiling fans can use of this log set can cause seri- create drafts that alter burner ous injury or death from burns, fire,...
- Page 4 SAFETy Continued 8. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet Keep the appliance area clear cleaner or similar products, turn heater off. If and free from combustible ma- heated, the vapors from these products may terials, gasoline and other flam- create a white powder residue within the burn- mable vapors and liquids.
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Page 5: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Log Set Piezo Ignitor Flame Chassis Control Adjustment Assembly Knob Knob Figure 1 - Product Identification LOCAL CODES Install and use the heater with care. Follow dard CAN/CSA Z240 MH, Standard, Title 24 all local codes. In the absence of local codes, CFR, Part 3280, in the United States or when use the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas such a standard is not applicable, ANSI/NCS-... -
Page 6: Product Features
PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION SAFETY DEVICE This heater is clean burning. It requires no This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple- outside venting. There is no heat loss out a tion Sensing (ODS) safety shut off system. vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent- both realistic flames and glowing coals. - Page 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Confined and Unconfined Space Vent-free appliance _______ Btu/Hr The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ Gas water appliance* _______ Btu/Hr NFPA 54 defines a confined space as a space Gas furnace _______ Btu/Hr whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per Vented gas appliance _______ Btu/Hr 1,000 Btu/hr (4.8 m per kw) of the aggregate...
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Page 8: Ventilation Air
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the WARNING: If the area in which wall connecting the two spaces (see options the heater may be operated does 1 and 2, Figure 2 on page 8). You can also remove door into adjoining room (see option not meet the required volume for 3, Figure 2 on page 8). -
Page 9: Installation
INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is intended WARNING: Seal any fresh for use as supplemental heat. air vents or ash clean-out doors Use this heater along with your located on floor or wall of fire- primary heating system. Do not place. If not, drafting may cause install this heater as your primary pilot outage or sooting. - Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued CHECK GAS TYPE Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf, etc., is made of combustible material must Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/ be 4" from side of fireplace to cabinet (see LP) for your unit. If your gas supply is not Figure 4).
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Page 11: Mantel Clearances
INSTALLATION Continued If Using Mantel Mantel Shelf 10" You must have noncombustible material(s) Underside 8" of Mantel above the fireplace opening. Noncombus- Shelf 6" tible materials (such as slate, marble, tile, 1 /2 " etc.) must be at least 1/2" thick. With sheet All minimum distances are metal, you must have noncombustible ma-... - Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation. Walls and mantels above the Hearth Combustible firebox may become hot to Material the touch. If installed properly, 5" Min. these temperatures meet the requirement of the national Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances product standard.
- Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued open. Installation instructions are included INSTALLING HEATER ASSEMBLY with clamp accessory. WARNING: If installing in a See chart below for minimum permanent flue opening you must provide. Attach damper sunken fireplace, special care is clamp so the minimum permanent flue open- needed.
- Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pres- sure, heater control valve damage could occur. WARNING: This appliance Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 13. Pointing the vent requires a 3/8"...
- Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued Installation must include an equipment shutoff CAUTION: Make sure exter- valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. nal regulator has been installed NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see between propane/LP supply Figure 14, page 14).
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Page 16: Operation
INSTALLATION Continued 3. Check all joints from gas meter to equip- Propane/LP Equipment Shutoff Valve Supply ment shutoff valve for natural gas or Tank propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve for propane/LP (see Figure 16 or 17). Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. - Page 17 OPERATION Continued LIGHTING WARNING: Burner will come INSTRUCTIONS on automatically within one min- WARNING ute when the switch is in the ON position after the pilot is lit. • If fireplace has glass doors, never operate this heater with 5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. glass doors closed.
- Page 18 OPERATION Continued 11. Set flame adjustment knob to any level OPTIONAL HAND-HELD between HI and LO. REMOTE OPERATION 12. To leave pilot lit and shut off burners only: Note: All remote control accessories must turn control knob clockwise to the be purchased separately (see Accessories, PILOT position, or use remote control page 27).
- Page 19 OPERATION Continued Auto (Thermostatic) Mode 1. Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn on the hand-held remote control. Indicator Control Light Button 2. Press AUTO button to select this mode. 3. Set the desired room temperature by pressing the TEMP + or - buttons. 4.
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Page 20: Inspecting Burner
INSPECTING BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown patterns often. in Figure 26 • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Ap- PILOT FLAME PATTERN pliance, page 18) Figure 23 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. •... -
Page 21: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 4. Check injector holder located at the end WARNING: Turn off heater of burner tube again. Remove any large particles of dust, dirt, lint or pet hair with and let cool before cleaning. a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle. 5. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off and unplug 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 23 TROUBLESHOOTING Continue OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but flame 1. Control knob not fully 1. Press in control knob fully goes out when control knob pressed in is released 2. Control knob not pressed 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep in long enough control knob pressed in 30 seconds...
- Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Orange flame in burner during 1. Not enough air 1. Check burner(s) for dirt burner combustion and debris. If found, clean burner(s) (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 21) 2. Gas regulator defective 2. Replace gas regulator 3.
- Page 25 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 26: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS SMA18VNA/SBj18NVA SMA18VPA/SBj18VPA • Rating (Variable): 24,000/36,000 Btu/Hr • Rating (Variable): 24,000/36,000 Btu/Hr • Type Gas: Natural Gas Only • Type Gas: Propane/LP Only • Ignition: Piezo • Ignition: Piezo • Manifold Pressure: 3.5" W.C. - 1.6" W.C. • Manifold Pressure: 10" W.C. - 6.3" W.C. •... -
Page 27: Accessories
ACCESSORIES Purchase these accessories from your local WALL-MOUNT ON/OFF SWITCH dealer. If they can not supply these accessories GWMS2 call DESA Heating, LLC at 1-866-672-6040 for For all models. Allows the gas log heater to information. You can also write to the address be turned on and off with a wall switch. -
Page 28: Parts
PARTS MODELS SMA18VNA, SMA18VPA, SBj18VNA (Shown) AND SBj18PNA www.desatech.com 114744-01F... - Page 29 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Grate Assembly • • • • 111800-01 Screw • •...
- Page 30 PARTS MODELS SMA24VNA (Shown), SMA24VPA, SBj24VNA AND SBj24VPA www.desatech.com 114744-01F...
- Page 31 PARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. Grate Assembly • • • • 111800-01 Screw • •...
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Page 32: 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.