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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
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 lig
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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 noncombustible material and connected to a working flue. (See
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SAFETy INFORMATION WARNING: This appliance is equipped for natural gas. Field WARNING: This product con- conversion is not permitted. tains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California WARNING: Do not allow fans to cause cancer or birth defects to blow directly into the fireplace. or other reproductive harm. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. WARNING: Keep flue open when operating unit. Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out IM
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11. To help prevent breakage, new logs must be SAFETy INFORMATION broken-in (see Curing Logs, page 10) Continued 12. Do not use heater if any part has been exposed 1. This appliance, as supplied, is for use with to or under water. Immediately call a qualified NATURAL GAS ONLY. This appliance is service technician to inspect the room heater NOT convertible for use with other gases. and to replace any part of the control system and 2. If you smell gas any gas control which has been under wa
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PRODUCT NOTICE: Installation, service and IDENTIFICATION repair of this appliance must be performed by a qualified installer, WARNING: Failure to posi- service agency, company or tion the parts in accordance gas supplier experienced with with these diagrams or failure this type of gas appliance. Only to use only parts specifically factory authorized components approved with this appliance listed in these instructions may may result in property damage be used in accordance with the
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INSTALLATION Continued BURNER BTU MINIMUM VENT MODEL DESCRIPTION INPUT OPENING VTD-18N-JHB 18" Ramp 59,000 8" dia. VTD-4N-JHB 4" Ramp 9,000 8" dia. VTD-30N-JHB 30" Ramp 74,000 8" dia. MINIMUM FIREBOX SIZES MODEL FRONT WIDTH BACK WIDTH* DEPTH HEIGHT VTD-18N-JHB 8" 1" 14" 18" 3 1 VTD-4N-JHB 9 / " 17" 15 / " 18" 4 VTD-30N-JHB 3" 7" 18" 18" *At depth indicated BURNER ORIFICE FUEL INLET PRESSURE NATURAL SPECIFICATIONS (W.C.) LOG SIZE INCHES NUMBER MIN. MAX. 18" 0.1495 5 4" 0.1570
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INSTALLATION Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT Continued threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY in clogged heater valves. WARNING: A qualified ser- WARNING: Use pipe joint vice person must connect heater sealant that is resistant to liquid to gas supply. Follow all local petroleum (LP) gas. codes. We recommend that you install a sediment trap in WARNING: Never connect supply line as show
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Open INSTALLATION Equipment Continued Shutoff Valve CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Closed WARNING: Test all gas piping Figure 5 - Equipment Shutoff Valve and connections, internal and Equipment external to unit, for leaks after Shutoff Valve installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. Gas Meter WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak detec- tion fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once. PRESSURE TESTING GA
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4. Install orifice and brackets into left side of unit INSTALLATION using screws removed in step 1. Continued 5. Install venturi and gasket under bottom burner 4. Place log set assembly in center of fireplace and into repositioned orifice and brackets (see floor. Make sure front faces forward. Figure 8). 5. Install gas connector tube into gas supply fit- 6. Thread elbow fitting back into orifice. Apply ting. Carefully shape tube to attach to adapter thread sealant to orifice threads (see
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OPERATING APPLIANCE GAS SHUTOFF VALVE OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY Flame Adjustment READ BEFORE LIGHTING Adjust flame ON/OFF by turning gas shutoff valve counterclockwise to open and WARNING: Keep flue open clockwise to close as necessary. when operating unit. Shutting Off Appliance Turn gas shutoff valve clockwise to OFF WARNING: If you do not fol- position. low these instructions exactly, CURING a fire or explosion may result LOGS causing property damage, per- During the 2-3 hour ap
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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 ex- 1. Poor fuel quality 1. Contact local gas supplier cessively (Note: It is natural and 2. Fireplace venting system not 2. Adjust damper wide open and/ unavoidable for vented gas log drafting properly or have fireplace and v
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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 supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, ce
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SERVICE HINTS ACCESSORIES Purchase these appliances from your local dealer. When Gas Pressure is Too Low If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA • pilot will not stay lit at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You • burners will have delayed ignition can also write to the address listed on the back • heater will not produce specified heat page of this manual. You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If so, contact your local natural gas supplier. TECHNICAL SERVICE You may
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAkDOWN MODELS VTD-18N-JHB, VTD-24N-JHB AND VTD-30N-JHB 11 12 13 2 13 9 10 5 6 13 1 8 4 5 7 13 3 14 www.desatech.com 114370-01D
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PARTS LIST 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 11801-01 Chassis • 1 11801-0 Chassis • 1 11801-03 Chassis • 1 ** Grate • • • 1 3 1137-07 Venturi/Shutter • 1 1137 -08 Venturi/Shutter • 1 1137-09 Venturi/Shutter • 1 4 11804-03 Bracket • • • 1 5 11804-04 Plate • • • 1 901057-01 Brass Elbow • • • 1 7 11371-09 Orific
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WARRANTy INFORMATION EEP THIS WARRANT k y Hearth Kit Model Log Set 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 LOGS DESA warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components (four (4) years for
