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VENTED DECORATIVE GAS LOG HEATER
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
HARDWOOD ORIGINAL CALIFORNIA MAPLE KENTUCKY ELM
HCA-18-RFN HCM-18-RFN HKE-18-RFN
HCA-24-RFN HCM-24-RFN HKE-24-RFN
HCA-18-RFP HCM-18-RFP HKE-18-RFP
HCA-24-RFP HCM-24-RFP HKE-24-RFP
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 vicini
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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 noncombstible material and connected to a working flue. (See pag
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SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (natural or pro- WARNING: This product con- pane/LP) gas. Field conversion tains and/or generates chemicals is not permitted. known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects WARNING: Do not allow fans or other reproductive harm. to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner WARNING: Keep flue open flame patterns. when operating unit. WARNING: Installed decora- IMPORTANT: Read this ow
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10. Log set becomes very hot when in use. Keep SAFETY INFORMATION children and adults away from hot surface to Continued avoid burns or clothing ignition. Log set will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow Children and adults should be surface to cool before touching. alerted to the hazard of high tem- 11. Carefully supervise young children when they perature and should stay away to are in the room with the log set. avoid burns or clothing ignition. 12. Do not use heater if any part
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UNPACKING CAUTION: This heater creates CAUTION: Do not remove the warm air currents. These currents data plates from the grate as- move heat to wall surfaces next sembly. The data plates contain to heater. Installing heater next important warranty and safety to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or information. operating heater where impurities (such as, but not limited to, to- 1. Remove log set assembly from carton. bacco smoke, aromatic candles, 2. Remove all protective packaging applie
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PLACEMENT OF APPLIANCE INSTALLATION Center the appliance in the fireplace. Make certain Continued the grate front feet sit inside the front edge of VENTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR the fireplace and that there is adequate clearance INSTALLATION around the appliance for access and operation. The fireplace chimney flue and vent must be draft- CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY ing properly. To check the vent for proper drafting: Light a tightly rolled newspaper on one end and WARNING: A qualified service plac
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Approved Flexible INSTALLATION CSA Design-Certified Gas Hose (If Continued Equipment Shutoff Valve allowed by local with 1/8" NPT Tap* The appliance gas inlet connection is 3/8" NPT at codes) the regulator, located at the rear of the appliance. IMPORTANT: Hold appliance regulator with a Natural wrench to prevent movement when connecting From Gas to inlet piping. Meter (5" W.C.** to 10.5" W.C. Pressure) CAUTION: Use only new, 3" Minimum black iron or steel pipe. Inter- nally-tinned c
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Equipment INSTALLATION Shutoff Valve Continued 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all Gas Meter joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. 5. Correct all leaks at once. 6. Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply. Check reconnected fit- tings for leaks. Control Valve Location Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) Figure 7 - Checking Gas Joints 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 5). (Natural
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INSTALLATION Continued 3. Place fiber log pieces randomly on lava rock and ember material around unit (see Figure 10). 4. Use remaining lava rock to blend the floor media together. Your finished effect should resemble Figure 11. WARNING: Failure to posi- Figure 11 - Floor Media Kits Installed tion the floor media as shown in Figures 8 through 11 or failure OPERATING APPLIANCE to use only parts specifically The RF Millivolt valve control used on these appli- approved with this appliance ances
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OPERATING HEATER LIGHTING Continued INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY NOTICE: During initial operation READ BEFORE LIGHTING the appliance will emit a slight odor for an hour or two. This is WARNING: Keep flue open due to the "burn-in" of the inter- when operating unit. nal paints and lubricants used in manufacturing. For the first few hours, operate the appliance WARNING: If you do not fol- with doors and windows open to low these instructions exactly, encourage dissipation of odor. a fir
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OPERATING HEATER Continued 4. Press MODE button until mode shows in display window of transmitter/ remote. Press up or down key to change set temperature. 5. To set delay timer, press TIMER button followed by either the up or down key. 6. To change the flame height, press the MODE button until mode is ON. Press Figure 13 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern the FLAME button and press the up or down arrow key. 7. To change between Fahrenheit and Celsius, press the up and down arrow keys at th
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CLEANING AND TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation, MAINTENANCE operation or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESAʼs Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. WARNING: Turn off the ap- When calling please have your model and serial pliance and allow to cool before numbers of your heater ready. cleaning. You can also visit DESAʼs technical services web site at www.desatech.com. CAUTION: You must keep REPLACEMENT PARTS control areas, burners and Note: U
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TROUBLESHOOTING LED Failure Code Note: In normal operation, LED blinks once (No. of Blinks) Service Action every two seconds; also, LED will be on for one 8 Replace valve. second after every valid command received by the receiver/valve' these are not error codes. 7 Confirm stepper motor connection exists. Failure codes can occur anytime after the pilot burner is lit. Failure code timing is 1/4 second 5 Confirm fan connection exists and works. on, 1/2 second off. Sequence is failure c
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TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Pilot burning, no gas to burner, 1. Wall switch or wires 1. Check wall switch and wires valve knob "ON", wall switch defective for proper connections. Jump- "ON" er wire across terminals at wall switch. If burner comes on, replace defective wall switch. If okay, jumper wires across wall switch wires at valve. If burner comes on, wires are faulty or connections are bad 2. Thermopile may not be 2. Check thermopile with mil- ge
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SPECIFICATIONS HCA-24-RFN HCA-24-RFP HCA-18-RFN HCA-18-RFP HCM-24-RFN HCM-24-RFP HCM-18-RFN HCM-18-RFP HKE-24-RFN HKE-24-RFP HKE-18-RFN HKE-18-RFP Btu (Variable) 45,000/67,000 43,000/65,000 41,000/56,000 42,000/51,000 Type Gas Natural Gas Only Propane/LP Only Natural Gas Only Propane/LP Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3.5" - 1.6"W.C. 10" - 6.3"W.C. 3.5" - 1.6"W.C. 10" - 6.3"W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 10.5" W.C. 13" W.C. 10.5" W.C. 13" W.C.
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN HCA-24-RFN, HCA-24-RFP, HCA-18-RFN, HCA-18-RFP, HCM-24-RFN, HCM-24-RFP, HCM-18-RFN, HCM-18-RFP, HKE-24-RFN, HKE-24-RFP, HKE-18-RFN, HKE-18-RFP 8 6 10 7 9 12 13 16 17 3 5 15 1 11 2 4 16 www.desatech.com 115481-01B
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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 12 of this manual. PART NUMBER HCA-24-RFN HCA-24-RFP HCA-18-RFN HCA-18-RFP KEY HCM-24-RFN HCM-24-RFP HCM-18-RFN HCM-18-RFP NO. HKE-24-RFN HKE-24-RFP HKE-18-RFN HKE-18-RFP DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 111814-01 111814-02 111814-01 111814-02 Gas Valve 1 2 115453-01 115453-01 115453-01 115453-01 Valve/Pilot Bracket 1 3 115457-01 115457-01 115458-01 115458
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ACCESSORIES Purchase these appliances from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA at 1-866-672-6040 for referral informatioin. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 Equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap. Fits 1/2" pipe. FIREPLACE HOOD Black - GA6050 Brass-GA6052 Antique Brss - GA6053 Helps deflect heat away from mantel or wall ab ove fireplace. Fits opening 28" to 4" wide. DAMPER CLAMP - G
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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 VENT-FREE FIREBOX DESA warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date of first purc
