Desa SVYD18N User's Manual
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1. Removing Pallet Wood From The Bottom of The Stove Door Hinge Step Door Catch Bolt Bolt Hole Front With Adjustable Hex Nuts Hole Leg E ON Leg Hole 790 o o Ea Hole LAA Sage __ Bottom Of Bottom Hole Stove Unit js y Leg ae pee eo Leg Hole Me Hole Figure 8 Locating of Threaded Holes for Stove Bottom Legs and Door Attachment 104024 INSTALLI NG 8 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 threaded holes on Continued stove body see Figure 8 and 9 Use an adjustable wrench or a 12mm socket Washers Figure 9 Attaching Stove Legs Bottom Of Stove Unit Leg 9 Fasten stove bottom to stove with four 4 M6 x 1 25mm bolts Use a flat washer and lock washer with each bolt Tighten bolts into threaded holes on stove body see Figure 8 and 10 Use an adjustable wrench or a 10mm socket Washers Bolt xo So Bottom Of Stove Unit Figure 10 Attaching Stove Bottom Continued 104024 INSTALLING Continued 10 Attach stove door by inserting step bolt through door hinge pivot hole and into threaded hole in stove body see Figure 8 and 11 Use an adjustable wrench or a 12mm socket to fasten step bolt Tighten step bolt until snug Make sure door moves freely Stove Stove Door Door N Thread2. The gas regulator 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 bottom right side or through the lower back opening as illustrated in Figure 17 Make sure gas log heater is secured to the stove cavity assembly Side View Back View Front of lt _ o 7 Sre A Stove Unit NJ Product A A Identification i Gas j Label E Regulator Access ne if y i Gas Log Heater Figure 17 Gas Regulator Location and Gas Line Access Into Stove Cabinet A WARNING Never connect heater to private non utility gas wells This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas A CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Internally 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 pressure will occur Installation must include a manual shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be up stream from heater see Figure 18 page 16 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves A CAUTION Use pipe joint sealant that is resistan
3. Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 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 State and local codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent free heaters Safety Pilot This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System ODS The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free room heaters 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 requires no matches batteries or other sources to light heater 104024 AIR FOR A WARNING COMBUSTION This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless AND provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventila tion air Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh VENTILATION air for this and other fuel burning appliances in your home Today s homes are built more energy efficient than ever New materials in creased 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 efficient yo
4. adjustable wrench or a 10 mm socket Remove six 6 bolts and washers Keep bolts and washers to back panel later Bolt Product Label Sl eL a Back Stove Panel Figure 5 Removing Back Panel Continued 9 104024 INSTALLING Continued 5 Remove all contents from inside stove cavity Contents include 1 Stove bottom 4 Legs with leg leveler bolts 1 Bottom door 1 Top grate 1 Hardware kit bag with fasteners 6 Carefully lay stove body on back to attach bottom components to stove body see Figure 6 Rest stove on drop cloth or blanket to avoid scratching stove edges Top of Stove Unit Front of Top of f Stove Unit Stove Unit Front of HF Stove Unit AY l B iii L na D Pallet Wood A LL D Drop Cloth Y Bolted to Le Blanket nooo y Stove Body Bottom pl A l N EN ye N N Figure 6 Laying Down Stove On Side 7 Remove remaining pallet wood attached to bottom of stove body see Figure 7 Use an adjustable wrench to remove bolts Front A Pallet y eee A Bolt Pa E Wood ER po e 9 Bottom Of Stove Unit Pallet G 9 Wood o Figure 7
5. by using the manual shutoff valve Continued 104024 OPERATING HEATER Continued INSPECTING BURNERS ME TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE PS Shutting Off Heater 1 Press in and turn control knob clockwise N to the HIGH position 2 Turn the control knob clockwise N to the PILOT position 3 Press in control knob and turn clockwise XN to the OFF Position Shutting Off Burners Only pilot stays lit 1 Turn the control knob clockwise X to the HIGH position 2 Press in and turn control knob clockwise N to the PILOT position MU MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE MI 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions pages 18 and 19 2 Pilot is located inside stove cavity attached to burner Lift off top grate to allow access to pilot 3 Depress control knob and light pilot with match 4 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob 5 Place top grate back into position Now follow step 8 page 19 Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 23 shows a correct pilot flame pattern Figure 24 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down Thermocouple Pilot Burner Thermocouple Pilot Burner Figure 23 Correct Pilot Figure 24 I
6. for ventilation 2 Contact local natural gas company 3 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 21 clogged Gas odor even when 1 Gas leak See Warning control knob is in OFF statement at top of position page 2 Control valve defective 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connections page 16 2 Replace control valve Gas odor during 1 combustion Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 1 Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter 2 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connections page 16 104024 TEC H N IC AL You may have further questions about installation operation or troubleshooting If so contact DESA International s Technical Service Department at SERVICE 1 800 DESA LOG 1 800 337 2564 SPECIFICATIONS Amity Stove Gas Log Heater Model SVYD18N Variable Manually Controlled Btu Variable 16 000 30 000 Type Gas Natural Gas Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Manifold 3 5 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 10 5 Minimum y For input adjustment Shipping Weight 28 lbs Amity Stove Cabinet Model SCIVF Shipping Weight 195 Ibs Indicates Color Suffix Designation S ERVI C E When gas pressure is too low e pilot will not stay lit H l NTS e burners will have delayed ignition e heater will not produce specified heat When gas quality is bad e pil
7. must be provided Refer to from a neighbor s phone Followthe Air for Combustion and Ventilation sec gas supplier s instructions tion in this manual e If you cannot reach your gas sup plier call the fire department Installation and service must be per formed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier damage personal injury or loss of life Patent Pending Save this manual for future reference This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket manufactured mobile home where not prohib ited by state or 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 CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION SECTION PAGE Safety Information seriadas 2 Product Identification icc si siccsstscyscecpsstpecsopasstessstscdesasvenssssiadavassveosesvesssbesee 4 Focal Codes id 4 Product Features ccve ainccdincheecd aa deh lain Lek dere Si 4 Air for Combustion and Ventilation 0 eee cece ceseeeeceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeees 5 A NA 8 Check Gas Type unit 8 Clearances to Combustibles Vent Free Operation Only 8 stove Cavity Assembly tetona amp 9 Installing Gas Log Heater Into Stove 0 cee cee ceeceseeseeeseeeeeneees 13 Connecting to Gas Supply ocooconcccononocinacinncinnonnonnconnconc cono nocononnncnnono
8. or DESA International 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 THELAW OF THEJURISDICTION 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 THREE 3 YEARS ON ALL COMPO NENTS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE AND DESA INTERNATIONAL S LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA INTERNATIONAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL 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
9. 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 INTERNATIONAL 2701 Industrial Drive 104024 01 P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 NOT A UPC q 104024 01 Rev B 8 97 For information about this warranty write
10. they are in the room with heater 16 Do not use heater if any part has been exposed to or under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water 17 Do not operate heater if any log is broken Do not operate heater if a log is chipped dime sized or larger 18 Turn heater off and let cool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater 19 Operating heater above elevations of 4 500 feet could cause pilot outage 104024 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION LOCAL CODES PRODUCT FEATURES Stove Body One Piece Log Set Inside Stove Cavity E KSI Piezo Ignitor Control Knob Stove Door Shown in the open position Gas Log Heater Base Assembly Figure 1 Amity Stove Cabinet Model SCIVF with Amity Gas Log Heater Model SVYD18N Indicates Color Suffix Designation 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 also known as NFPA 54 Available from American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 National
11. vermiculite or rock wool Using these added items can cause sooting 7 This log heater is designed to be smokeless If logs ever appear to smoke turn off heater and call a qualified service person Note During initial operation slight smoking could occur due to log curing and heater burning manufacturing residues 8 Donotallow fans to blow directly into the stove Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cause sooting 9 Donotuse a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this heater 10 This heater needs fresh outside air ventilation to run properly This heater has an oxygen depletion sensor ODS pilot light safety system The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 5 through 7 If heater keeps shutting off see Troubleshooting pages 21 through 24 11 Do not run heater e 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 13 Never place any objects on the stove 14 Stove becomes very hot when running heater Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition Heater will remain hot for a time after shutdown Allow surface to cool before touching 15 Carefully supervise young children when
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14. 4173 03 104173 04 104174 01 104175 01 104175 02 104175 03 104175 04 104176 01 104177 01 104178 01 Top Grate with Screen Black Only Stove Back Panel Black Only Bottom Door Charcoal Bottom Door Azure Blue Bottom Door Hunter Green Bottom Door Burgundy Red Stove Dropped Bottom One Leg Charcoal 4 Total Per Stove One Leg Azure Blue 4 Total Per Stove One Leg Hunter Green 4 Total Per Stove One Leg Burgundy Red 4 Total Per Stove Leg Leveler Bolt M8 x 1 25 55mm Long 4 Total Per Stove Hardware Kit 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 M6 x 1 25 20mm Long With Flat Washer And Lock Washer 4 Per Unit Back Panel Bolts M6 x 1 20mm Long With Flat Washer And Lock Washer 6 Per Unit PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 104108 01 104108 02 104108 03 104108 04 Included In Hardware Kit Touch up Spray Paint 12 oz Can Touch up Spray Paint 12 oz Can Touch up Spray Paint 12 oz Can Touch up Spray Paint 12 oz Can Charcoal Azure Blue Hunter Green Burgundy Red 104024 ACCESSORY Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories call DESA International s Parts Department at 1 800 972 7879 for referral information You can also write to the a
15. VANGUARD AMITY VENT FREE NATURAL GAS STOVE HEATER OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL AMITY Stove Model Chassis With SVYD18N Variable Manually Controlled Gas Log Heater Burner System For Amity Stove I I GF FN SCIVFC Charcoal A U N WARNING The SVYD18N vent free gas log heater is only approved for use in the TR SCIVFB Azure Blue SCIVFG Hunter Green A SCIVFR Burgundy Red E A a series Indicates Color Suffix Designation WARNING If the information in this WARNING Improper installation adjust explosion may result causing property C cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual for correct installa tion and operational procedures For Do not store or use gasoline or other assistance or additional information con flammable vapors and liquids in the sulta qualified installer service agency vicinity of this or any other appliance or the gas supplier WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS WARNING This is an unvented gas e Do not try to light any appliance fired heater It uses air oxygen from Donottouch any electrical switch do the room in which it is installed Provi not use any phone in your building sions for adequate combustion and ven Immediately call your gas supplier tilation air
16. al gas is 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 Warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater Safety Information continues on next page 104024 SAFETY WARNINGS continued WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous IN FORM ATION 1 This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate Continued This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases 2 If you smell gas e shut off gas supply e do not try to light any appliance e 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 e if you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department 3 This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom 4 Never install the heater e in a recreational vehicle e where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than the minimum clearances to combustibles see page 8 e in high traffic areas e in windy or drafty areas 5 Do not use this stove as a wood burning fireplace Use only model SVYD18N vent free gas log heater 6 Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones
17. and floors between wall ceiling joints between wall panels at penetrations for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings If your home meets all of the three criteria above you must provide addi tional fresh air See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 7 If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed to page 6 Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANSIZ223 1 1992 Section 5 3 defines a confined space as a space whose volume 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 unconfined 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 appliances installed in that space Rooms communicating 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 between them Continued 104024 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING 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 heater plus any adjoining rooms with do
18. as joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Light heater see Operating Heater pages 18 through 20 Check all other internal joints for leaks Turn off heater see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 20 Open Manual Shutoff Valve Closed Figure 19 Manual Shutoff Valve Manual Shutoff Valve Control Valve Location Gas Meter Figure 20 Checking Gas Joints 104024 OPERATING HEATER For YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING A WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B 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 knob will not push in o
19. ater for shipment 3 Check all items for any shipping damage If damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought heater 4 Ifnot already removed remove back panel from assembled stove body see Figure 5 page 9 Use an adjustable wrench or a 10 mm socket Remove six 6 bolts and washers Keep bolts and washers to reattach back panel later 5 Set gas log heater inside stove Make sure control knob extension passes through bottom front opening see Figure 13 Burner Bottom Front Opening Stove Heater Bottom Base Figure 13 Placing Heater Base In Stove Cavity 6 Align outside holes on heater base with four 4 mounting holes on the stove bottom see Figure 13 7 Fasten heater base to stove bottom with 10 24 x 50 bolts and hex nuts provided with gas log heater see Figure 14 Attachment hardware is factory packed inside plastic bag with installation manual and owner s registration card Push bolt through heater base mounting hole and through stove bottom Connect hex nut to bolt on underside of stove bottom The bolt hex head is for a 5 16 socket and the hex nuts are for a 3 8 socket If sockets are not avail able use adjustable wrenches Bolt Stove Bottom Hex Nut we Figure 14 Fastening Heater Base to Stove Drop Bottom Continued 104024 INSTALLING Continued 8 Set one piece log on heater base as shown in Figure 15 Make sure middle section at bottom of log is sea
20. ddress listed on the back page of this manual MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 For all models Manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap Fits 1 2 NPT pipe 104024 NOTES 104024 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 NATURAL GAS LOG HEATERS AND AMITY STOVE CHASSIS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for three 3 years from the date of first purchase provided that the product has been properly installed operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale 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 Authorized Service Center Warranty part s MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and
21. ed Bolt H vue S Door Door L A Hinge Hinge HA Step sf Bolt nal Bolt se we Shoulder Figure 11 Attaching Stove Door Stove Bottom 11 Install door catch bolt M8 x 1 25 55mm with two M8 hex nuts into threaded hole on stove body see Figure 8 page 10 Use an adjustable wrench or a 12mm socket The catch bolt has two hex nuts attached to it see Figure 12 The top nut is a bolt stop and the bottom nut is for door leveling adjustment Bolt Stop Adjusting Nut Door Door Claw Catch Bolt Figure 12 Catch Bolt and Door Claw Orientation 12 Check general catch bolt alignment with door claw Make final adjustment and door leveling after stove is in normal standing position 13 Carefully lift stove back up on its four attached legs 14 Set top grate into stove top 15 If available install gas log heater inside stove cavity before installing the back panel see Installing Gas Log Heater Into Stove page 13 16 Fasten back panel to stove with six 6 M6 x 1 20mm bolts and washers Make sure product identification label is located on the outside in lower left hand corner 104024 INSTALLING _ INSTALLING GAS LOG HEATER INTO STOVE 1 Remove log and gas log heater from carton Note Do not pick up gas log Continued heater by the burner itself This could damage heater Always handle the gas log heater by the heater base only 2 Remove all protective packaging applied to log and gas log he
22. ee options 1 and 2 Figure 2 You can also remove door into adjoining room see option 3 Figure 2 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANSI 2223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts A WARNING Rework worksheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces ISS Ventilation Grills Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Or Into Adjoining Room 2 Remove Option 2 Option 1 Adjoining Room Option O 3 Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two perma nent openings 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 IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent Ventilated Attic Outlet A To Attic To Crawl Space Inlet Air J Ventilated Bene Crawl Space Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Outdoors 104024 INSTALLING NOTICE A qualified service person
23. hing thermocouple which allows thermocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This problem could be caused by one or both of the following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot 6 Thermocouple connec tion loose at control valve 7 Thermocouple damaged 8 Control valve damaged Press in control knob After ODS pilot lights Wait one minute for Fully open manual A Contact local Hand tighten until Replace thermocouple 8 fully keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds safety interlock system to reset Repeat ignition operation shut off valve natural gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace ODS pilot assembly snug then tighten 1 4 turn more Replace control valve 104024 TROUBLE SHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after ODS pilot is lit 1 Inlet gas pressure is too low 2 Burner orifice clogged 3 Burner orifice diameter 1s too small 1 Contact local natural gas company 2 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 21 or replace burner orifice 3 Replace burner orifice Delayed ignition burner 1 Manifold pressure is too low 2 Burner orifice clogged 1 Contact local natural gas company 2 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 21 or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring du
24. l allow air to bleed from the gas system 6 With control knob pressed in press and release ignitor button This will light pilot The pilot is attached to the burner see Figure 16 page 14 If needed keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights Note If pilot does not light 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 on page 20 7 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 through 7 If control knob does not pop out when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Ignitor Electrode Thermocouple Sa Pilot Burner Figure 22 Pilot 8 Slightly depress and turn control knob counterclockwise A to the HIGH position The burner should light Set control knob to any heat level between HIGH and LO MO VARIABLE CONTROL OPERATION MN The variable control valve can be set to any heat setting and flame height desired by simply turning the control knob until that setting is attained Even the lowest setting provides realistic dancing yellow flames Selecting higher settings produces greater heat output This results in increased heating comfort A WARNING Do not operate heater between PILOT and HIGH positions A CAUTION Do not try to adjust heating levels
25. must install heater Follow all local codes NOTICE State or local codes may only allow operation of this appliance in a vented configuration Check your state or local codes A WARNING Never install the heater in a bedroom or bathroom in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front top or sides of the heater in high traffic areas e in windy or drafty areas A CAUTION This heater creates warm air currents These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to heater Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities in the air such as tobacco smoke exist may discolor walls IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add moisture to the air Although this is benefi cial installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 5 through 7 CHECK GAS TYPE Use only natural gas If your gas supply is not natural gas do not install heater Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES Vent Free Operation Only A WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances If you can provide greater clear ances from floor ceiling and adjoining side and back walls Carefully follow the instructions below This stove is a freestanding uni
26. ncorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Flame Pattern If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 24 e turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance above e see Troubleshooting pages 21 through 24 104024 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLE SHOOTING Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation A WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning A CAUTION You must keep control areas burner and circulating air passage ways of heater clean Inspect these areas of heater before each use Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material etc ODS PILOT AND BURNER e Use a vacuum cleaner or small soft bristled brush to clean LOGS e Replace log s if broken or chipped dime sized or larger A WARNING Turn off 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 OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button 1 is pressed there is no spark at ODS pilot 2 Nn Ignitor electrode not con nected to ignitor cable Ignitor cable pinched or wet Piezo ignitor nut is loose Broken ignitor cable Bad piezo ignitor Igni
27. of Btu Hr used The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu Hr used is more than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support You must provide additional fresh air Your options are as follows A Rework worksheet adding the space of an adjoining room If the extra space provides an unconfined space remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air From Inside Building page 7 B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 7 C Install a lower Btu Hr heater if lower Btu Hr size makes room unconfined If the actual Btu Hr used is less than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support the space is an unconfined space You will need no additional fresh air ventilation 104024 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued A WARNING If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space provide adequate combus tion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223 1 1992 Section 5 3 or appli cable local codes VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must provide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces s
28. orless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms 1 Determine the volume of the space length x width x height Length x Width x Height cu ft volume of space Example Space size 20 ft length x 16 ft width x 8 ft ceiling height 2560 cu ft volume of space If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space 2 Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu Hr the space can support volume of space 50 cu ft maximum Btu Hr the space can support Example 2560 cu ft volume of space 50 cu ft 51 2 or 51 200 maximum Btu Hr the space can support 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space Vent free heater 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 Example Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr Vent free heater 30 000 Btu Hr Total 70 000 Btu Hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 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
29. ot will not stay lit e burners will produce flames and soot e heater will backfire when lit You may feel your gas pressure is too low or gas quality is bad If so contact your local natural gas supplier R E P L AC EM ENT Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty cover age for parts replaced under warranty PARTS Parts Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replace ment part s call DESA International s Technical Service Department at 1 800 323 5190 When calling DESA International have ready e your name and address e model number of your heater e how heater was malfunctioning e type of gas used propane or natural gas e purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the defective part to the factory Parts Not Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replace ment part s call DESA International s Parts Department at 1 800 972 7879 for referral information When calling DESA International have ready e model number of your heater e the replacement part number 104024 PARTS ILLUSTRATED BREAKDOWN SVYD18N 104024 P A RTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual SVYD18N KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION QTY 104
30. pply use any phone in your building supplier s instructions the fire department e Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call IMPORTANT Operating heater 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 POSSIBLE PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Heater produces a 1 Metal expanding while 1 This is common with heating or contracting while cooling clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off most heaters If noise is excessive contact qualified service person Heater produces 1 unwanted odors Heater burning vapors from paint hair spray glues cleaners chemi cals new carpet etc See IMPORTANT statement above 2 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 1 Open window and ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running 2 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connections page 16 Heater shuts off in use 1 ODS operates Not enough fresh air is available 2 Low line pressure 3 ODS pilot is partially 1 Open window and or door
31. r turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service technician or gas supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water MO LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS MO NOTICE During initial operation of new heater burning logs will give off a paper burning smell Open damper or window to vent smell This will only last a few hours 1 STOP Read the safety information above 2 Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open 3 Press in and turn control knob clockwise SN to the OFF position Ignitor Button Control Knob Figure 21 Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location 104024 O P E R ATI NG 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the H E ATE R floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information on page 18 If you don t smell gas go to the next step Continued 5 Slightly depress and turn control knob counterclockwise y gt to the PILOT position Keep control knob pressed in for five 5 seconds see Figure 21 page 18 Note You may be running this heater for the first time after hooking up to gas supply If so the control knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds This wil
32. ring combustion 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 2 Damaged burner 3 Gas regulator defective 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 21 or replace burner orifice 2 Replace damaged burner 3 Replace gas regulator Slight smoke or odor during initial opera tion 1 Not enough air Gas regulator defective Residues from manu facturing processes and logs curing Ww N 1 Check burner for dirt and debris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 21 2 Replace gas regulator 3 Problem will stop after a few hours of opera tion Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit 1 Turning control knob to HI position when burner is cold 2 Air in gas line 3 Air passageways on heater blocked 4 Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clearances see pages 8 9 4 Clean burners see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 21 or replace burner orifice Moisture condensation noticed on windows 1 Not enough combus tion ventilation air 1 Refer to Air for Com bustion and Ventilation requirements pages 5 7 Continued 23 104024 TROUBLE SHOOTING Continued A WARNING If you smell gas e Shut off gas su
33. s Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 1 Disconnect heater and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage heater regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Reconnect heater and manual shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings for leaks 104024 INSTALLING Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG z 3 4 Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections 1 uw 2 Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter 3 4 Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to control valve see Figure 20 Apply Close manual shutoff valve see Figure 19 Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter Check all joints from gas meter to manual shutoff valve see Figure 20 Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Open manual shutoff valve see Figure 19 Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position mixture of liquid soap and water to g
34. t designed to set directly on the floor IMPORTANT You must maintain minimum wall and ceiling clearances during installation The minimum clearances are shown in Figure 4 page 9 Measure from outermost point of stove top Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances see Figure 4 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 Installations C Clearances from the stove top to the ceiling should not be less than 48 inches 104024 INSTALLING Continued Si de Wall Corner Wall 1 2 g 12 Minimum 6 Minimum reattach Identification Front View Ceiling A 48 Minimum Side Wall yidZum Y mn _ Side Wall Top View Back Wall 6 Jus Side View 1 Bim Ceiling Side Wall 48 Minimum Wall Back Wall Minima 6 Minimum Front of DS Stove Unit Floor Figure 4 Minimum Clearance to Walls and Ceiling STOVE CAVITY ASSEMBLY Lift off corrugated box enclosing stove body crating Remove all screws fastening the wood frame enclosure Spread wood frame open and lift away from plastic bagged stove body The bottom pieces of pallet wood will remain bolted to the stove body Remove plastic bag from stove body Remove back panel from stove see Figure 5 Use an
35. t to liquid petroleum LP gas Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 18 page 16 Locate sedi ment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contami nants This keeps them from going into heater controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong heater may not run properly Continued 104024 INSTALLING Continued CAUTION Avoid damage to regulator Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and or fittings A G A Design Certified Manual Shutoff Valve From With 1 8 NPT Tap Gas Meter Approved Flexible 5 W C to Gas Hose if allowed 10 5 W C by local codes Pressure Gas Regulator Tee Joint Pipe Nipple 3 3 Minimum Figure 18 Gas Connection Cap Sediment Trap Purchase the optional A G A design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessory page 30 Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS A WARNING Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing Correct all leaks at once A WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Pressure Testing Ga
36. ted 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 16 One Piece Log Set Middle Section at Bottom of Log Set U Shaped Cutout in Chassis Burner Porting Areas double slotted rectangular openings Safety Pilot Location a eae One Piece Log Set Figure 16 Top View of One Piece Log Set on Gas Log Heater 9 Fasten back panel to stove with six 6 M6 x 1 20mm bolts and washers Make sure product identification label is located on the outside lower left hand corner 10 Place freestanding stove in desired position in room Be sure to maintain clearances to combustibles as outlined on page 8 CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY NOTICE A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply Follow all local codes Installation Items Needed Before installing heater make sure you have the items listed below e piping check local codes e sediment trap e sealant resistant to LP gas e tee joint e manual shutoff valve e pipe wrench e test gauge connection 104024 INST AL LI NG An A G A design certified manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Purchase the optional A G A design certified manual Continued shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessory page 30
37. tor electrode posi tioned wrong Ignitor electrode broken 1 2 Nn Reconnect ignitor cable Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base panel of log set Nut is located behind base panel Replace ignitor cable Replace piezo ignitor Replace ignitor Replace ignitor 104024 TROUBLE SHOOTING Continued OBSERVED POSSIBLE PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button 1 Gas supply turned off or 1 Turn on gas supply or 1s pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition manual shutoff valve closed 2 Control knob not in PILOT position 3 Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines when installed 5 ODS pilot is clogged 6 Gas regulator setting is not correct Turn control knob to Press in control knob Continue holding down Clean ODS pilot see Replace gas regulator open manual shutoff valve PILOT position while in PILOT position control knob Repeat igniting operation until air is removed Cleaning and Mainte nance page 21 or replace ODS pilot assembly ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released 1 Control knob not fully pressed in 2 Control knob not pressed in long enough 3 Safety interlock system has been triggered 4 Manual shutoff valve not fully open 5 Pilot flame not touc
38. ur 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 fresh air for these appli ances This will insure proper venting of vented fuel burning appliances PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following is excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANSI Z223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following 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 ventilation Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of unusually tight construc tion you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a con tinuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6x10 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 areas such as joints around window and door frames between sole plates
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