Summary of the content on the page No. 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. 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.
— D
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety................................................................... Troubleshooting...................................................11 Local.Codes......................................................... 4 Replacement.Parts............................................. 13 Unpacking............................................................ 4 Service.Hints...................................................... 13 Product Identification...................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 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 from burns, fire, explosion, appliance should be located out electrical shock and carbon of traffic and away from furniture monoxide poi
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
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. The installation and provisions for com- •.immediately.call.your.gas.supplier.from. a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas bustion.and.ventilation.air.must.conform. with
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
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 WARNING: Before installing Use.only.natural.gas..If.your.gas.supply.is.not. in a solid fuel burning fireplace, natural gas, DO NOT install this g
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
INSTALLATION Continued BURNER BTU 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" 18" 3 1 VTD-24N-JHB 9 . / " 17" 15. / " 18" 4 VTD-30N-JHB 36" 27" 18" 18" *At.depth.indicated BURNER ORIFICE FUEL INLET PRESSURE NATURAL SPECIFICATIONS (W.C.) LOG SIZE INCHES NUMBER MIN. MAX. 18" 0.1495 5 24" 0.1570
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
INSTALLATION Continued IMPORTANT:.Install.equipment.shutoff.valve. CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY in. an. accessible. location.. The. equipment. shutoff.valve.is.for.turning.on.or.shutting.off. WARNING: A qualified ser- 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. going.into.pipe..Excess.sealant.in.pipe.could. result.in.clogged.heater.valves. WARNING: N
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
INSTALLATION Continued 3. Check all joints from gas meter to equip- CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS ment shutoff valve (see Figure 6). Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all WARNING: Test all gas piping joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. and connections, internal and 4.. Correct.all.leaks.at.once. external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct Equipment.Shutoff.Valve all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an Gas.Meter open flame to check for a leak. Apply a nonc
Summary of the content on the page No. 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. Carefully shape tube to attach to Figure 8). adapter fitting being careful not to kink 4. Install orifice and brackets into left side of tube. unit using screws removed in st
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
OPERATION 3. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. FOR YOUR SAFETY 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.. Light. a. match. and. lay. it. on. top. of. pan. when operating unit. material about 2" from end of supply side of.pan. WARNING: If you do not fol- 5. Slowly turn gas shutoff valve ON until the low these instructions exactly, burner.ignites..If.bu
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
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. . . Fireplace.venting.system. 2. Adjust damper wide open (Note: It is natural and un- not.drafting.properly and/or have fireplace and avoidable for vented
Summary of the content on the page No. 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. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. IMPORTANT: Operating log set where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning sup- plies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, c
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
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 • heater will not produce specified heat PARTS UNDER WARRANTY You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), so, contact your local natural gas supplier. call
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
PARTS MODELS vTD-18N-JHB, vTD-24N-JHB AND vTD-30N-JHB 14 www.desatech.com 114370-01E
Summary of the content on the page No. 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. KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 112801-01 Chassis • 1 112801-02 Chassis • 1 112801-03 Chassis • 1 ** Grate • • • 1 3 1137 -07 Venturi/Shutter • 1 112372-08 Venturi/Shutter • 1 1137 -09 Venturi/Shutter • 1 4 112804-03 Bracket • • • 1 5 112804-04 Plate • • • 1 6 901057-01 Brass Elbow • • • 1 7 11371-09 Orifice • 1 113
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
WARRANTy EEP THIS WARRANT k y 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
