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1. Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 18 or replace ODS pilot assembly Replace gas control Contact local propane LP gas company ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is re leased Ne 5 6 7 Control knob not fully pressed in Control knob not pressed in long enough Equipment shutoff valve not fully open Pilot flame not touching ther mocouple which allows ther mocouple to cool causing pi lot flame to go out This prob lem could be caused by one or both of the following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot Thermocouple connection loose at control valve Thermocouple damaged Control valve damaged 5 6 7 Press in control knob fully After ODS pilot lights keep con trol knob pressed in 30 seconds Fully open equipment shutoff valve A Contact local propane LP or natural gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 18 or replace ODS pi lot assembly Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more Replace pilot assembly Replace control valve 113084 01C www desatech com TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY BurnerdoesnotlightafterODS 1 Burner orifice clogged 1 Clean burner see Cleaning pilot is lit and Maintenance page 18 or replace burner orifice 2 Inlet gas pressure is too low 2 Contact l
2. Do not leave the hand held remote in the AUTO mode close to the fireplace The radiant heat from the fireplace will turn off the fire place Ideally place the hand held remote in the center of the room facing towards the fireplace Note Do not hold the hand held remote for a long time Body temperature will affect its op eration in the AUTO mode Safety Features When away from home for an extended period of time or as a child safety feature to prevent accidental ignition of the fireplace the receiver ON OFF REMOTE switch should be in the OFF position Auto Shutoff Feature 1 If the average room temperature exceeds 82 degrees Fahrenheit 28 degrees Centi grade the hand held remote control will perform a safety override and shut the fire place off This feature is not available in the MANU mode 2 The receiver continuously receives signals from the hand held remote to control the room temperature If the hand held remote is misplaced obstructed or for any reason cannot transmit to the receiver the receiver will shut off the fireplace after 8 minutes Key Pad Lock Feature This feature allows the user to lock unlock the keypad on the hand held remote in the MANU or AUTO mode to prevent inadvertent opera tion i e children operating the hand held re mote control etc The keypad is locked in ei ther on or off Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn the unit on or off INSPECTING BURNERS Check p
3. Fig ure 5 Rest stove on drop cloth or blanket to avoid scratching stove edges yi Y 6 Remove remaining pallet wood attached to bot Back Wall tom of stove body see Figure 6 Use an adjust able wrench or 12mm socket to remove bolts es Minimum Fasten each leg to stove with four 4 M8 x 1 25 20mm bolts Use a flat washer and lock washer with each bolt Tighten bolts into Sida Wall threaded holes on stove body see Figures 7 x and 8 page 10 Use an adjustable wrench or Front of a 12mm socket Stove Unit 8 12 12 Minimum Minimum Side Wall Top View Attach stove door by inserting step bolt through door hinge pivot hole and into threaded hole in stove body see Figure 7 and Figure 10 page 10 Use an adjustable wrench or a 12mm socket to fasten step bolt Tighten nt step bolt until snug Make sure door moves KO sue freely Corner Wall Side a View Topof Minimum Frontof Stove Unit Top of tim Sack Stove Front of Stove Unit X Stove Unit Unit Front of Stove Unit Drop Cloth li l Blanket Floor Figure 4 Minimum Clearance to Walls Pallet Wood Bolted to and Ceiling Stove May Vary Depending Stove Body Bottom on Model Figure 5 Laying Down Stove On Side Stove Style May Vary Depending on STOVE CAVITY ASSEMBLY Model 1 Lift off corrugated box e
4. Gas Log Heater CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY A WARNING This appliance requires a 1 2 NPT National Pipe Thread inlet connection to the pressure regulator 4k WARNING A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply Follow all local codes A CAUTION Never connect propane LP heater directly tothe propane LP supply This heater requires an external regulator not supplied Install the exter nal regulator between the heater and propane LP supply INSTALLATION Continued AX WARNING Never connect natural gas heater to private non utility gas wells This gas is com monly known as wellhead gas Installation Items Needed Before installing heater make sure you have the items listed below external regulator propane LP only supplied by installer e piping check local codes e sealant resistant to propane LP gas e equipment shutoff valve e test gauge connection e sediment trap e tee joint e pipe wrench ACSA design certified equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Purchase the optional CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 27 The gas inlet connection for the stove heater is located on the lower right hand side of the stove when viewed from the front of the unit The gas connection can be made either through the bot tom right side or t
5. Joint Sediment Trap Figure 16 Gas Connection SVYD18PRA NRA Series Purchase the optional CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 27 Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS 11 W C to 14 W C Pressure A WARNING Test all gas pip ing and connections internal and external to unit for leaks afterinstalling or servicing Cor rect all leaks at once AX WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Apply a noncorrosive leak de tection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once 113084 01C A CAUTION Make sure exter nal regulator has been installed between propane LP supply and heater See guidelines under Con necting to Gas Supply page 11 PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve control valve and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage heater regulator Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip ment shutoff valve was connected Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas or opening main gas valve lo cated on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air Check all joints of gas supply piping s
6. PRA series vent free gas log heater is only approved for use in the VCIS series PVCIS series or VH A series cast iron stove models Indicates Color Suffix Designation WARNING Improper installation adjustment altera tion service or maintenance can cause injury or prop erty damage Referto this manual for correctinstallation and operational procedures For assistance or addi tional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation section on page 5 of this manual This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information kwew n kee kaa ake aks ak vav pankaie 3 Troubleshooting lllrrrrrrerrrrereretoreeosaonsosonononoe 19 Product Identification rrvrrreerreeerrerereoononn 4 Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List 22 LOCA CODES escri asa pa kte tat k s sasa ai 5 Specifications oi
7. of new heater burning logs will give off a paper burning smell Open window to vent smell This will only last a few hours 7 Turn off heater see To Turn Off Gas to Appli ance page 15 Propane LP Equipment Shutoff Valve Supply Tank ka Control Valve Location D Figure 18 Checking Gas Joints Oxford Stove Model Shown Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Meter Control Valve Location STOP Read the safety information above Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open 3 Set switch to OFF position Figure 19 Checking Gas Joints Oxford Stove Model Shown 14 www desatech com 113084 01C OPERATING HEATER Continued A WARNING Burners will come on automatically within one minute when the remote se lector switch is in the ON posi tion after the pilot is lit Press in and turn control knob clockwise Z to the OFF position Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information in column 2 page 14 If you don t smell gas go to the next step Press in and turn control knob counter clockwise N to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see step 5 Note You may be running this heat
8. propane LP or natural gas company 3 Air passageways on heater 3 Observe minimum installation blocked clearances see page 8 4 Dirty or partially clogged 4 Clean burner see Cleaning burner orifice and Maintenance page 18 or replace burner orifice Dark residue onlogsorinsideof 1 Improper log placement 1 Properly locate logs see In fireplace stalling Gas Log Into Stove page 11 2 Drafts or other air currents af 2 Eliminate source of drafts fecting flame pattern around heater 3 Air holes at burner inlet 3 Clean out air holes at burner in blocked let Periodically repeat as needed 4 Burner flame holes blocked 4 Remove blockage or replace burner 20 www desatech com 113084 01C TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY White powder residue forming 1 When heated vapors from fur 1 Turn heater off when using within burner box or on adja cent walls or furniture niture polish wax carpet cleaners etc may turn into white powder residue furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products Remote does not function Heater produces a clicking tick ing noise just after burner is lit or shut off Battery is not installed Battery power is low Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling Replace 9 volt batteries in re ceiver and hand held remote control This is common with most heat ers If noise is excessive con tact
9. 304 01 Screw 103784 04 103784 04 Flame Adjustment Knob Extension 103784 03 103784 03 Off Pilot On Knob Extension M12461 26 M12461 26 Screw Hex Sit Wsr 10 32 x 38 100609 01 Pilot Tube Regulator to Pilot 099918 02 Pilot Regulator 103284 02 103284 02 Wiring Harness 099998 01 099998 01 Switch PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 100563 01 100563 01 Warning Plate 103877 01 103877 01 Lighting Instructions Plate 100565 01 100565 01 Warning Plate Fastener 101137 04 101137 04 Hardware Kit Not a field replaceable part OAONoOahWDND 2 a a poa sapos anyone nnn nnn pos 113084 01C www desatech com 23 l ND PVCIS SERIES LAN IN NES ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN ED da g gt Y o PARTS LIST OXFORD This list contains replaceable parts used in your VCIS SERIES AND PVCIS SERIES heater When ordering parts follow the instruc tions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 VICTOR HEARTH of this manual VH A SERIES Indicates Color Suffix Designation KEY PART NO NUMBER DESCRIPTION 104171 11 Top Grate with Screen Left Black Only 104171 08 Top Grate with Screen ae Black Only 104171 12 Top Grate with Screen Right Black Only ki Stove Back Panel Black Only 104173 01 Bottom Door Charcoal 104173 07 Bottom Door Porcelain Enamel Red 104173 08 Bottom Door Porcelain Enamel Green 104173 09 B
10. Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater Ay WARNING This appliance is equipped for natural or pro pane LP gas Field conversion is not permitted CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES A WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances If you can provide greater clearances from floor ceiling and adjoining side and back walls Carefully follow the instructions below This stove is a freestanding unit designed to set directly on the floor IMPORTANT You must maintain mini mum wall and ceiling clearances during installa tion The minimum clearances are shown in Fig ure 4 page 9 Measure from outermost point of stove top Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances see Figure 4 page 9 A Clearances from outermost point of stove top to any combustible side wall should not be less than 12 inches B Clearances from outermost point of stove top to any combustible back wall should not be less than 6 inches includes corner installa tions C Clearances from the stove top to the ceiling should not be less than 48 inches www desatech com 113084 01C INSTALLATION 4 Remove all contents from inside stove cavity Continued Contents include Ceiling 4 Legs include leg leveler bolts Front 1 Bottom door mamun View 3 Top grates Sik a vw les 1 Hardware kit bag with fasteners Wall E Wall 5 Carefully lay stove body on back to attach bottom components to stove body see
11. Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts n gt SSS 12 Ventilation I Grills Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Or Into Adjoining Room Room Option 2 Option 1 Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Oxford Stove Model Shown Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two permanent open ings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat con trolled power vent Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent ES Ventilated Outlet i Air Attic i Outlet AN To Attic Inlet Air i Ventilated Inlet Air Crawl Space Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Outdoors Oxford Stove Model Shown 113084 01C www desatech com 7 INSTALLATION NOTICE This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat Use this heater along with your primary heating system Do not
12. DESA HEATING PRODUCTS UNVENTED VENT FREE GAS STOVE HEATER OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL We recommend that our 5 products be installed and A serviced by professionals who are certified in the U S by NFI m Patent Pending TIN A Victor Hearth Modelis SVYD18NRA and SVYD18PRA Series Remote Ready Control Gas Log Heater Burner System For Cast Iron Stoves 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 aneighbor 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 Save this manual for future reference For more information visit www desatech com WARNING The SVYD18NRA
13. Door Porcelain Green Oxford Only 113087 04 Right Door Porcelain Red Oxford Only 113087 05 Right Door Porcelain Sand Oxford Only 111972 04 Right Door Black Victor Hearth Only 111972 05 Right Door Porcelain Enamel Black Victor Hearth Only 111972 06 Right Door Porcelain Enamel Green Victor Hearth Onl 104108 01 Touch up Spray Paint 12 oz Can Charcoal 104807 01 Touch up Paint Bottle with Brush Porcelain Enamel Red 104807 02 Touch up Paint Bottle with Brush Porcelain Enamel Green 104807 03 Touch up Paint Bottle with Brush Porcelain Enamel Sand 104807 04 Touch up Paint Bottle with Brush Porcelain Enamel Black Included In Hardware Kit Not a field replaceable part 113084 01C www desatech com 25 SPECIFICATIONS SVYD18PRA SVYD18NRA Btu Variable 21 000 31 000 24 000 35 000 Type Gas Propane LP Natural Ignition Piezo Piezo Pressure Manifold 8 W C 3 5 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 14 10 5 Minimum 11 5 Shipping Weight 28 lbs 28 lbs For input adjustment REPLACEMENT PARTS Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts re placed under warranty PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call DESA Heating Products Technical Service De partment at 1 866 672 6040 When calling DESA Heating Products have ready e your
14. LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA HEATING PRODUCTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUD ING INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation on implied warranties or exclusion or limitation on damages may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state For information about this warranty write DESA HEATING PRODUCTS 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 www desatech com l 113084 01 113084 01 C Rev NOT A UPC 04 04
15. State and local codes in some ar eas prohibit the use of vent free heaters SAFETY PILOT This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free room heat ers The ODS pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This heater has a piezo ignitor This system re quires no matches batteries or other sources to light heater AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 4k WARNING This heater shall notbeinstalledinaconfined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ven tilation air Read the following in structions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel burning appliances in your home Today s homes are built more energy efficient than ever New materials increased insulation and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in During heating months home owners want their homes as airtight as possible While it is good to make your home energy effi cient your home needs to breathe Fresh air must enter your home All fuel burning appliances need fresh air for proper combustion and ventilation Exhaust fans fireplaces clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate You must provide adequate f
16. ale or cancelled check must be presented This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser This warranty covers the cost of part s required to restore this heater to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Heating Products Authorized Service Center Warranty part s MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this prod uct and or DESA Heating Products who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty The heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO FOUR 4 YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE AND DESA HEATING PROD UCTS
17. all models A care and maintenance video is available by calling 1 866 672 6040 You may also email your request to productsupport desaint com FIRE CRACKLE CF6 A Not Shown For all models Creates the sound of a real burn ing fire STOVE HEARTH BASE GC10SP Not Shown For all models Hearth base stained oak finish Required when stove is placed on carpet Dimen sions 4 x 35 3 4 x 30 1 2 Hx Wx D STOVE CONVERSION KIT 113051 01 For models using SVYD18NR PR vent free stove inserts This kit supplies stove back panel stove dropped bottom and needed hardware to mount the vent free heater into the stove 113084 01C www desatech com 27 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 Gas Log Heaters and Oxford and Victor Hearth Stove Chassis DESA Heating Products warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four 4 years from the date of first purchase provided that the product has been properly installed operated and main tained in accordance with all applicable instructions To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of S
18. er for the first time after hooking up to gas sup ply If so the control knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds or more This will allow air to bleed from the gas system With control knob pressed in press and re lease ignitor button This will light pilot The pilot is attached to the front burner see Figure 13 page 11 If needed keep press ing ignitor button until pilot lights Note If pilot does not stay lit contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure page 16 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec onds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob If control knob does not pop out when re leased contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 4 through 8 Slightly push in and turn control knob coun terclockwise 47 gt to the ON position Wait one minute and switch remote selector switch to the ON position to light burners Note AUTO is only functional when using GWMT1 or GWMS2 optional accessories 10 CAUTION Do not try to ad just heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve AX WARNING Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF position when you are away from home for long periods of time Heater will come on automati cally with selector switch in the ON posi
19. ff y Tf heated the vapors from these products may Piezo Control create a white powder residue within burner Ignitor muah box or on adjacent walls or furniture Gas Log Heater AN A e RRT 10 This heater needs fresh outside air ventila Base Assembly fan b tion to run properly This heater has an Oxy gen Depletion Sensing ODS safety shutoff Figure 1 Typical Stove Cabinet Model with system The ODS shuts down the heaterifnot Gas Log Heater Shown is Oxford Model enough fresh air is available See Air for Com with Model SVYD18PRA NRA Heater bustion and Ventilation page 5 If heater keeps shutting off see Troubleshooting page 19 11 Do not run heater where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored e under dusty conditions 12 Do not use this stove to cook food or burn paper or other objects 4 www desatech com 113084 01C LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care Follow all local codes In the absence of local codes use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Available from American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION This heater is clean burning It requires no outside venting There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney Heat is generated by realistic dancing yellow flames This heater is designed for vent free operation
20. his heater may result in property damage or personal injury INSTALLING GAS LOG INTO STOVE 1 2 Remove log from carton Remove all protective packaging applied to log for shipment Check log for any shipping damage If dam aged pieces larger than the size of a dime promptly inform dealer where you bought heater Set one piece log on heater base as shown in Figure 12 Make sure middle section at bot tom of log is seated into U shaped cutout in center of heater base Log will fit securely on base IMPORTANT Make sure log does not cover any burner ports and does not touch the stove cavity see Figure 13 Fasten back panel to stove with four 4 M6 x lbolts and washers Place freestanding stove in desired position in room Be sure to maintain clearances to combustibles as outlined on page 8 AX CAUTION After installation and periodically thereafter check to ensure that no flame comes in contact with any log With the heater set to HI check to see if flames contact any log If so reposition logs according to the log installation instruc tions inthis manual Flames con tacting logs will create soot 1 13084 01C www desatech com Log Set Burner U Shaped Cutout in Chassis Figure 12 Installing One Piece Stove Log Set Burner Porting Areas double slotted rectangular openings One Piece Log Set Safety Pilot Location Figure 13 Top View of One Piece Log Set on
21. hrough the lower back opening as illustrated in Figure 14 Make sure gas log heater is secured to the stove cavity assembly For propane LP units installer must supply an external regulator The external regulator will re duce incoming gas pressure You must reduce in coming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water If you do not reduce incoming gas pres sure heater regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 15 Pointing the vent down pro tects it from freezing rain or sleet A CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater If pipe is too small undue loss of volume will occur Installation must include a equipment shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from heater see Figure 16 on page 13 IMPORTANT Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliances Check your building codes for any special re quirements for locating equipment shutoff valve to fireplaces Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could res
22. ilot flame pattern and burner flame pat terns often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 25 shows a correct pilot flame pattern Figure 26 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incor rect pilot flame is not heating the thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down Tf pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Fig ure 26 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appli ance page 15 see Troubleshooting page 19 Note The pilot flame on natural gas units will have a slight curve but flame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color Pilot Burner Propane LP Shown Pilot Burner Figure 26 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Propane LP Shown BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES Air is drawn into the burner through the holes in the fitting at the burner entrance These holes may become blocked with dust or lint Periodically in spect these holes for any blockage and clean if needed Blocked air holes will create soot MAIN BURNER Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heater running All slotted burner flame holes should be open with yellow flame present All round burner flame holes should be open with a small blue flame present Some burner flame holes may become blocked by debris or rust with no flame present If so turn off heater and let cool Remove blockage Blocked burner flame holes will create soot 113084 01C ww
23. install this heater as your pri mary heat source If you have a central heating system you may run system s circulating blower while using heater This will help circulatethe heatthroughoutthe house In the event of a power outage you can use this heater as your primary heat source Ay WARNING A qualified ser vice person must install fire place Follow all local codes R WARNING Never install the heater ina bedroom or bathroom e in a recreational vehicle e where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 42 inches from the front top or sides of the heater e in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas A CAUTION This heater cre ates warm air currents These currents move heat to wall sur faces next to heater Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities Such as but not limited to tobacco smoke aromatic candles cleaning flu ids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may discolor walls or cause odors IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add moisture to the air Although this is beneficial installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Combustion and Ventilation page 5 CHECK GAS TYPE Use only the correct type of gas natural or pro pane LP If your gas supply is not the correct gas type do not install heater
24. ise young chil dren when they are in the room with stove When using the op tional hand held remote acces sory keep selector switch inthe OFF position to prevent children from turning on burners with remote Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible ma terials gasoline and other flam mable vapors and liquids This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appli ance is not convertible for use with other gases Do not place propane LP supply tank s in side any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outdoors propane LP units only 113084 01C www desatech com 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 13 Do not use heater if any part has been exposed to or under water Immediately call a quali fied service technician to inspect the room 3 If you smell gas heater and to replace any part of the control e shut off gas supply system and any gas control which has been do not try to light any appliance under water do not touch any electrical switch do not 14 Do not operate heater if any log is broken Do use any phone in your building not operate heater if a log is chipped dime e immediately call your gas supplier from a sized or larger neighbor s ph
25. kaa eka ote e pay n ano ek ka patan 26 Product P atUfBS rniriiisiasssiessandinisapanss tales 5 Replacement Parts naiscc 26 Air For Combustion And Ventilation 5 WARING DIGQFAM resina omo 26 SMN Ek e at air 8 Service A kek ayayay pitie 26 Operating Heater rrrrrrrerrerreorrooreroeoonen 14 Technical Service 0 cee eee ere eee 26 Inspecting Burners c cece renter nee VA PROCOSSONOS oii pizza be iiini pous yes ee akyon kaa asa ye 27 Cleaning and Maintenance 0 eee 18 Warranty Information Back Cover 2 www desatech com 113084 01C SAFETY INFORMATION ARWARNING This product con tains and or generates chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble oper ate or service this heater m proper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion elec trical shock and carbon monox ide poisoning A DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of car bon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs the heater may not be working properly Get fresh air at once Have heater serviced Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others These include p
26. lat washer and lock washer with each bolt Tighten bolts into threaded holes on stove body see Figures 7 and 9 Use an adjustable wrench or a 10mm socket Set top grates into stove top Door Catch Bolt With Adjustable Door Hinge Hex Nuts Hole Step Bolt Hole Front AN Leg Hole Min o Hi Holes for Stove Bottom Leg Hole Bottom Of Stove Unit Figure 7 Locating Threaded Holes for Bottom Of Stove Unit washers a Bot MA SY Leg ee 7 AD Figure 8 Attaching Stove Legs Oxford Model Shown Bolt Washers Threaded Holes tove P Stova Pan in Stove Body Figure 9 Attaching Stove Pan Oxford Model Shown Stove Door Threaded Hole Door Hinge Step DN Bolt a 4 Stove 2 Bottom Figure 10 Attaching Stove Door Bolt Shoulder Appearance May Vary Depending on Model Stove Bottom Legs and Door Bolt St Attachment Appearance May Vary pan 9 ap Depending on Model a Adjusting Nut Door l Claw Catch Bolt Figure 11 Catch Bolt and Door Claw Orientation 10 www desatech com 113084 01C INSTALLATION Continued A CAUTION Do not remove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly The data plates contain important war ranty and safety information AR WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with t
27. le Space size 20 ft length x 16 ft width x 8 ft ceiling height 2560 cu ft vol ume of space cu ft If additional ventilation to adjoining room is sup plied with grills or openings add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space 2 Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine the maximum Btu Hr the space can support volume of space x 20 Maxi mum Btu Hr the space can support Example 2560 cu ft volume of space x 20 51 200 maximum Btu Hr the space can support 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space Vent free fireplace Btu Hr Gas water heater Btu Hr Gas furnace Btu Hr Vented gas heater Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs Btu Hr Other gas appliances Btu Hr Total Btu Hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Di rect vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors Example Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr Vent free fireplace 30 000 Btu Hr Total _70 000_ Btu Hr 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used Btu Hr maximum the space can support Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used Example 51 200 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 70 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu Hr used is more than the maxi mum Btu Hr the space can support You must pro vide additional fresh air Your options are as f
28. m your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories call DESA Heating Products at 1 866 672 6040 for referral information You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 For all models Equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap Fits 1 2 NPT pipe RECEIVER AND HAND HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRCTB For remote ready models Allows the gas log heater to be operated in a manually or thermostati cally controlled mode You can turn the gas log heater on and off without ever leaving the com fort of your easy chair RECEIVER AND HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRCB For remote ready models Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off by using a hand held remote control WALL MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH GWMT1 Not Shown For remote ready models The desired comfort setting can be selected on the wall thermostat and the log heater will automatically cycle from pilot to the heat setting selected WALL MOUNT ON OFF SWITCH GWMS2 Not Shown For remote ready models Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off with a wall switch CLEANING KIT GCK Not Shown For all models Your vent free gas appliance re quires regular cleaning and maintenance to pre vent performance problems This kit gives you the tools and instructions to make it easy to clean all critical areas of your appliance INFORMATION VIDEO 108917 01 For
29. name and address model and serial numbers of your heater e how heater was malfunctioning e type of gas used propane LP or natural gas e purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the part to the factory PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call DESA Heating Products at 1 866 672 6040 for re ferral information When calling DESA Heating Products have ready e model number of your heater e the replacement part number WIRING DIAGRAM Note For proper operation of optional accesso ries the wires from the switch to the control must be connected exactly as shown SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low e pilot will not stay lit e burners will have delayed ignition e heater will not produce specified heat e propane LP gas supply may be low propane LP only You may feel your gas pressure is too low If so con tact your local propane LP or natural gas supplier TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation operation or troubleshooting If so contact DESA Heating Products Technical Service Department at 1 866 672 6040 When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready You can also visit DESA Heating Products tech nical services web site at www desatech com 26 www desatech com 113084 01C ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories fro
30. nclosing stove body Front Pallet crating Bolt ras Wood 2 Remove all screws fastening the wood frame o enclosure Spread wood frame open and lift 7 away from plastic bagged stove body The bottom pieces of pallet wood will remain J i h bolted to the stove body 3 Remove plastic bag from stove body o o Bottom Pallet Wood Of Stove Unit Figure 6 Removing Pallet Wood From The Bottom of The Stove 113084 01C www desatech com 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Leg Hole Leg Hole INSTALLATION Continued Remove log box and heater from carton Place heater in stove as shown in Figure 9 Use bolts from hardware kit to attach heater to stove Install door catch bolt M8 x 1 25 55mm with two M8 hex nuts into threaded hole on stove body see Figure 7 Use an adjustable wrench or a 12mm socket The catch bolt has two hex nuts attached to it see Figure 11 The top nut is a bolt stop and the bottom nut is for door leveling adjustment Check general catch bolt alignment with door claw Make final adjustment and door level ing after stove is in normal standing position Carefully lift stove back up on its four attached legs Remove gas log heater from carton Note Do not pick up gas log heater by the burner itself This could damage heater Always handle the gas log heater by the heater base only Fasten stove pan to stove with two 2 M6 x 1 25mm bolts Use a f
31. nly a qualified service person should service and repair heater A 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 When ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at ODS pilot 1 2 w Du Ignitor electrode not con nected to ignitor cable Ignitor cable pinched or wet Broken ignitor cable Bad piezo ignitor Ignitor electrode broken Ignitor electrode positioned wrong REMEDY 1 2 Uy Du Reconnect ignitor cable Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry Replace ignitor cable Replace piezo ignitor Replace pilot assembly Replace pilot assembly When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition Gas supply turned off or equip ment shutoff valve closed Control knob not in PILOT position Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position Airin gas lines when installed ODS pilot is clogged Gas regulator setting is not correct Depleted gas supply propane LP only Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve Turn control knob to PILOT position Press in control knob while in PILOT position Continue holding down con trol knob Repeat igniting op eration until air is removed
32. nts from equipment shutoff valve A This appliance has a pilot which must be to control valve see Figure 18 or 19 Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Light heater see Operating Heater page 14 Check all other internal joints for leaks lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building e 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 C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the Y knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service tech nician or gas supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a quali fied service technician to inspect the appli ance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water ES LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE During initial operation
33. ocal propane LP or natural gas company 3 Thermopile leads disconnected 3 Reconnect leads see Wiring or improperly connected Diagram page 26 4 Burners will not come on in 4 Replace battery in transmitter remote position and hand held remote Delayed ignition burner 1 Manifold pressure is too low 1 Contact local propane LP or natural gas company 2 Burner orifice clogged 2 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 18 or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during com 1 Burner orifice is clogged or 1 Clean burner see Cleaning bustion damaged and Maintenance page 18 or replace burner orifice 2 Damaged burner 2 Replace damaged burner 3 Gas regulator defective 3 Replace gas control Slight smoke orodorduringini 1 Not enough air 1 Check burner for dirt and debris tial operation If found clean burner see Clean ing and Maintenance page 18 2 Gas regulator defective 2 Replace gas control 3 Residues from manufacturing 3 Problem will stop after a few processes and logs curing hours of operation Moisture condensation noticed 1 Not enough combustion ven 1 Refer to Air for Combustion on windows tilation air and Ventilation requirements page 5 Heater produces a whistling 1 Tumingcontrolknobto HI po 1 Turn control knob to LO posi noise when burner is lit sition when burner is cold tion and let warm up for a minute 2 Air in gas line 2 Operate burner until air is re moved from line Have gas line checked by local
34. ollows 6 www desatech com 113084 01C AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued A Rework worksheet adding the space of an adjoin ing room If the extra space provides an uncon fined space remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air From Inside Building B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventila tion Air From Outdoors C Install a lower Btu Hr fireplace if lower Btu Hr size makes room unconfined Tf the actual Btu Hr used is less than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support the space is an uncon fined space You will need no additional fresh air ven tilation Ay WARNING If the area in which the heater may be oper ated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Section 5 3 or applicable local codes VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining un confined space When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must provide two perma nent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces see options 1 and 2 Figure 2 You can also remove door into adjoining room see option 3 Figure 2 Follow the National Fuel Gas
35. one Follow the gas supplier s 15 Turn heater off and let cool before servicing instructions Only a qualified service person should ser e if you cannot reach your gas supplier call vice and repair heater the fire department 16 Operating heater above elevations of 4 500 4 This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom feet could cause pilot outage or bathroom 17 To prevent performance problems the use of 5 Do not use this stove as a wood burning fire a propane LP tank of less than 100 lb capac place Use only model SVYD18PRA NRA se ity propane LP units only ries vent free gas log heater for VCIS 18 Provide adequate clearances around air PVCIS and VH A series cast iron stove openings models 6 Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as PRODUCT pine cones vermiculite or rock wool Using IDENTIFICATION these added items can cause sooting 7 This log heater is designed to be smokeless Stove lt If logs ever appear to smoke turn off heater Body af and call a qualified service person Note Dur ing initial operation slight smoking could oc One Piece y cur due to log curing and heater burning manu Log Set Inside li facturing residues Stove Cavity bani 8 To prevent the creation of soot follow the Stove Door G 3 instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance Shown in the page 18 open position 9 Before using furniture polish wax carpet gt qe Y cleaners or similar products turn heater o
36. ottom Door Porcelain Enamel Sand 104173 23 Bottom Door Porcelain Enamel Black ke Stove Dropped Bottom 104175 01 One Leg Charcoal 4 Total Per Stove 104175 07 One Leg Porcelain Enamel Red 4 Total Per Stove 104175 08 One Leg Porcelain Enamel Green 4 Total Per Stove 104175 09 One Leg Porcelain Enamel Sand 4 Total Per Stove 104175 44 One Leg Porcelain Enamel Black 4 Total Per Stove 104176 01 Leg Leveler bolt M8 x 1 25 55mm Long 4 Total Per Stove 104177 01 Hardware Kit li Door Hinge Step Bolt With Shoulder 1 Per Unit Door Catch Bolt M8 x 1 25 55mm Long With Two M8 Hex Nuts 1 Per Unit Bottom Floor Bolts M6 x 1 25mm Long With Flat Washer And Lock Washer 4 Per Unit Leg Bolts M8 x 1 25 20mm Long With Flat Washer And Lock Washer 4 Per Unit 104178 01 Back Panel Bolts M6 x 1 20mm Long With Flat Washer And Lock Washer 4 Per Unit 113086 01 Left Door Black Oxford Only 113086 02 Left Door Porcelain Black Oxford Only 113086 03 Left Door Porcelain Green Oxford Only 113086 04 Left Door Porcelain Red Oxford Only 113086 05 Left Door Porcelain Sand Oxford Only 111972 01 Left Door Black Victor Hearth Only 111972 02 Left Door Porcelain Enamel Black Victor Hearth Only 111972 03 Left Door Porcelain Enamel Green Victor Hearth Only 113087 01 Right Door Black Oxford Only 113087 02 Right Door Porcelain Black Oxford Only 113087 03 Right
37. qualified service person building Ad WARNING lf you smell gas Shut off gas supply e Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department IMPORTANT Operating fireplace where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning supplies paint paint remover cigarette smoke cements and glues new carpet or textiles etc create fumes These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors These odors will disappear over time OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Heater produces unwanted odors 1 Heater burning vapors from paint hair spray glues cleaners chemicals new carpet etc See IMPORTANT statement above Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 1 Open window and ventilate room Stop using odor caus ing products while heater is running Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions pages 13 and 14 Heater shuts off in use ODS operates Not enough fresh air is available Low line pressure ODS pilot is partially clogged Open window and or door for ventilation Contact local propane LP or natural gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 18 Gas odor even when cont
38. r is not available burner s clean may result in sooting and property damage Injector Holder PILOT AIR INLET HOLE The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas This provides a clean burning flame Keep these holes clear of dust dirt lint and pet hair Clean these air inlet holes prior to Primary Air each heating season Blocked air holes will create Inlet Holes soot We recommend that you clean the unit every Figure 27 Injector Holder On Outlet three months during operation and have heater in Burner Tube spected yearly by a qualified service person BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND A Burner Tube We also recommend that you keep the burner tube Burner Tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt To clean these parts we recommend using com pressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local com puter store hardware store or home center may carry compressed air in a can You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position If using compressed air in a can please follow the directions on the can If you don t follow directions on the can you could damage the pilot assembly Note Removing the rear panel Figure 5 page 8 and top grate s of your stove will make cleaning easier Ports Slots Pilot Air Inlet Hole Figure 28 Pilot Inlet Air Hole 18 www desatech com 113084 01C TROUBLESHOOTING A WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before servicing O
39. regnant women people with heart or lung disease or anemia those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes Natural and Propane LP Gas Natural and propane LP gases are odorless An odor making agent is added to the gas The odor helps you detect a gas leak However the odor added to the gas can fade Gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all warn ings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater Ay WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous AX WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this heater AR WARNING Do not allow fans to blow directly into the heater Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cause sooting Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furni ture and draperies Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance Never place any objects on the heater Stove becomes very hot when running heater Keep children and adults away from hot sur face to avoid burns or clothing ignition Heater will remain hot for a time after shutdown Allow surface to cool before touching Carefully superv
40. resh air for these appliances This will insure proper venting of vented fuel burning appliances PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation All spaces in homes fall into one of the three fol lowing ventilation classifications 1 Unusually Tight Construction 2 Unconfined Space 3 Confined Space The information on pages 5 through 7 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ven tilation 113084 01C www desatech com 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ven tilation However in buildings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the out side atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6 x 10 kg per pa sec m or less with openings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to ar eas such as joints around window and door frames between sole plates and floors between wall ceiling joints be tween wall panels at penetrations for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings If your home meet
41. rol knob is in OFF position 1 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Control valve defective Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions pages 13 and 14 Replace control valve Gas odor during combustion 1 Foreign matter between con trol valve and burner Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Take apart gas tubing and re move foreign matter Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions pages 13 and 14 113084 01C www desatech com 21 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS SVYD18PRA AND SVYD18NRA 22 www desatech com 113084 01C PARTS LIST 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 KEY PART NUMBER NO SVYD18PRA SVYD18NRA DESCRIPTION 104026 01 104026 01 Stove Log 103778 01 103779 01 ODS Pilot 098249 01 098249 01 ODS Nut 104423 02 104423 01 Burner Outlet Tube 098264 02 098264 02 Male Connector 111124 01 111124 01 Burner Retainer Spring 099056 19 099056 26 Burner Orifice Injector 102980 01 102980 01 Burner 099387 13 099387 15 Pilot Tube 103781 02 103781 01 Gas Control Valve 103345 02 103345 02 Lower Bracket M11084 38 M11084 38 Screw 8 x 38 bi e Painted Base Assy 098271 10 098271 10 Ignitor Cable 102445 01 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 103587 02 103587 02 Plate Switch 098304 01 098
42. s flashing The hand held remote is now un locked Control Button Turns Burners On and Off Figure 23 On Off Hand Held Remote Control Unit GHRCB THERMOSTAT SERIES MODEL GHRCTB The hand held remote can be operated using either the manual mode MANU or thermo static mode AUTO see Figure 24 To select Fahrenheit Centigrade mode display carefully press the C F mode button with the end of a paper clip or similar blunt object Manual Mode 1 Pressthe POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn on the hand held remote control 2 Press the MANU button to turn on the heater Turns Remote On Digital Display or Off and Shows Allows You Temperature to Choose and Settings the Manual Setting Turns Burners On or Off z2 E Selects Auto Ze J Setting Decreases Room T Increases Temperature Room in AUTO Mode Temperature Locks System to in AUTO Prevent Accidental Mode Ignition Figure 24 Thermostat Hand Held Remote Control Unit GHRCTB 16 www desatech com 113084 01C OPERATING HEATER Continued 3 Press the POWER and LOCK buttons to gether to turn off the heater Auto Thermostatic Mode 1 Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn on the hand held remote control 2 Press AUTO button to select this mode 3 Setthe desired room temperature by press ing the TEMP or buttons 4 Press the POWER and LOCK buttons to gether to turn off the fireplace Note
43. s all of these three crite ria you must provide additional fresh air See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 7 If your home does not meet all ofthe three criteria above proceed to Determining Fresh Air Flow For Fireplace Location column 2 Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 defines a confined space as a space whose vol ume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an un confined space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appli ances installed in that space Rooms communicat ing directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills be tween them DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space Space Includes the room in which you will install fireplace plus any adjoining rooms with doorless pas sageways or ventilation grills between the rooms 1 Determine the volume of the space length x width x height Length x Width x Height volume of space Examp
44. tion Ignitor Button Flame Adjustment Knob pm N or O Ya Low A Selector Switch in OFF Position Control Knob Optional Remote Control Figure 20 Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location Shown as Supplied No Control Options Pilot pwen Ignitor Electrode Figure 21 Pilot TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1 2 Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position Set selector switch in the OFF position to keep from draining battery Shutting Off Burners Only pilot stays lit You may shut off the burners and keep the pi lot lit by doing one of the following 1 Turn control knob clockwise N to the PILOT position Use remote control manual OFF button Set remote selector switch in the OFF position 11 Set flame adjustment knob to any level be tween HI and LO 113084 01C www desatech com 15 OPERATING HEATER Continued MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting In structions page 15 2 Depress control knob and light pilot with match 3 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec onds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Now follow steps 9 through 11 under Lighting Instructions page 15 OPTIONAL HAND HELD ES REMOTE OPERATION Note All remote control accessories must be purchased separately see Accessories page 27 Follow instructions included with the remote con
45. trol NOTICE You must light the pilot before using the hand held re mote control unit See Lighting Instructions on page 14 After lighting let pilot flame burn for about one minute Turn control knob to ON position Ad just flame adjustment knob anywhere between HI and LO Slide the selector switch to the RE MOTE position see Figure 22 Note The burner may light if hand held remote was on when selector switch was last turned off You can now turn the burner on and off with the hand held remote control unit IMPORTANT Do not leave the selector switch in the REMOTE or ON position when the pilot is not lit This will drain the battery Flame Adjustment Knob Ed OFF 4 REMOTE A Remote Selector Switch in Control Knob REMOTE Position in ON Position Optional Remote Control Figure 22 Setting the Remote Selector Switch Control Knob and Flame Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation ON OFF SERIES MODEL GHRCB Hold the control button on the hand held remote until burner turns on Hold the control button again until burner turns off see Figure 23 TO LOCK press both buttons on hand held re mote control until light stops flashing Hand held remote control is now locked If the fire is on it will be turned off automatically In the locked state the light will not light up when any button is pressed TO UNLOCK press both buttons together on hand held remote control until the light stop
46. ult in clogged heater valves A WARNING Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum LP gas We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 16 page 13 Lo cate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into heater controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong heater may not run properly Side View Back Stove Back View Panel ra Gas Inlet Connection Access v a DE Stove Unit Front Gas Log Heater Figure 14 Gas Regulator Location and Gas Line Access Into Stove Cabinet Propane LP 4 Supply Tank GA Z External Regulator Vent Pointing Down l e Yi tee osas Figure 15 External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down 12 www desatech com 113084 01C INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION Avoid damage to regulator Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and or fittings PROPANE LP From External CSA Design Certified Regulator Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1 8 NPT Tap NATURAL Approved From Gas Flexible Gas Meter 5 W C Hose if to 10 5 W C allowed by Pressure local codes Cap Pipe Tee Nipple
47. w desatech com 17 CLEANING AND 1 Shut off the unit including the pilot Allow MAINTENANCE the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes 2 Inspect burner pilot and primary air inlet hol injector holder for dust and dirt A WARNING Turn off heater e o bk A and let cool before cleaning 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner A CAUTION You must keep 4 Check the injector holder located at the end control areas burner and cir of the burner tube again Remove any large particles of dust dirt lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle culating air passageways of heater clean Inspect these ar eas of heater before each use Have heater inspected yearly by 6 Incase any large clumps of dust have now been a qual ified service person pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4 Heater may need more frequent Clean the pilot assembly also A yellow tip on the cleaning due to excessive lint pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot as from carpeting pet hair bed sembly There is a small pilot air inlet hole about ding material etc two inches from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly see Figure 28 With the 5 Blow air into the primary air holes on the in jector holder unit off lightly blow air through the air inlet hole A WARNING Failure to keep You may blow through a drinking straw if com the primary air opening s of the pressed ai
48. ystem Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa de 2 Equipment Shutoff Valve Close equipment shutoff valve see Figure 17 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas or opening main gas valve lo cated on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air Check all joints from gas meter for natural or propane LP supply to equipment shutoff valve see Figure 18 or 19 page 14 Apply a non corrosive leak detection fluid to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once 1__ Open a Figure 17 Equipment Shutoff Valve Closed www desatech com 13 INSTALLATION Continued PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS 1 Open equipment shutoff valve see Figure 17 page 13 Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open propane LP sup ply tank valve Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position OPERATING HEATER E FOR YOUR SAFETY RE AD BEFORE LIGHTING A WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage per sonal injury or loss of life 4 Check all joi

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