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1. 6 REMOTE O OFF auro on o o Flame Adjustment Knob Piezo Ignitor Figure 20 Setting the Selector Switch Control Knob and Flame Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation ON OFF SERIES MODEL HRC100 Hold the control button on the hand held remote until burner turns on Hold the con trol button again until burner turns off see Figure 21 To Lock press both buttons on hand held remote 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 stops flashing The hand held remote is now unlocked N Indicator Light Control Button Se o Figure 21 On Off Hand Held Remote Control Unit THERMOSTAT SERIES MODEL HRC200 The hand held remote can be operated using ei ther the manual mode MANU or thermostatic mode AUTO see Figure 22 page 19 To select Fahrenheit Centigrade mode display carefully press the C F mode button with the end of a paper clip or similar blunt object 18 www desatech com 114744 01C OPERATING HEATER Continued Manual Mode 1 Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn on the hand held remote control 2 Press the MANU button to turn on the fireplace 3 Press the POWER an
2. Contact local natural or pro pane LP gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 Gas odoreven whencontrolknob 1 Gas leak See warning state is in OFF position ment at top of page Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 14 2 Control valve or gas control 2 Replace control valve or gas defective control Gas odor during combustion 1 Foreign matter between con 1 Take apart gas tubing and trol valve and burner 2 Gas leak See warning state ment at top of page remove foreign matter Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connections page 14 Log set cycles to pilot but room 1 Hand held remote control is temperature drops to a lower than too close to heater ideal level before log set comes back on Move hand held remote con trol unit farther away from the heater 114744 01C www desatech com 25 SPECIFICATIONS SMA18VNA SBJ18NVA e Rating Variable 24 000 36 000 Btu Hr e Type Gas Natural Gas Only e Ignition Piezo e Manifold Pressure 3 5 1 6 W C e Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Max 10 5 W C Min 5 0 W C e Shipping Weight 32 lbs SMA24VNA SBJ24VNA e Rating Variable 25 000 39 000 Btu Hr e Type Gas Natural Gas Only e Ignition Piezo e Manifold Pressure 3 5 1 6 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Max 10 5 W C Min 5 0 W C e Shipping Weight 34 lbs For purpose of
3. www desatech com 11 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION Note When used as a vented decorative appliance must be installed only in a solid fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of noncombustible material If your heater is a non thermostatically controlled model you may use this heater as a vented product There are three reasons for operating your heater in the vented mode 1 The fireplace does not meet the clearance to combustibles requirements for vent free Operation 2 State or local codes do not permit vent free Operation 3 You prefer vented operation If reasons number 1 or 2 above apply to you you must permanently open chimney flue damper You must install the damper clamp accessory to order see Accessories page 27 This will insure vented operation see Figure 10 The damper clamp will keep damper open Installation instructions are included with clamp accessory Damper mf Clamp Manufactured Fireplace Masonry Fireplace Figure 10 Attaching Damper Clamp See chart below for minimum permanent flue opening you must provide Attach damper clamp so the minimum permanent flue opening will be maintained at all times Area of Various Standard Round Flues Diameter Area 5 20 sq inches 6 29 sq inches E 39 sq inches e 51 sq inches Chimney Height Minimum Permanen
4. AX WARNING This heater shall not be installed in confined space or unusually tight con struction unless provisions are provided for adequate combus tion and ventilation air Read the following instructions 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 fresh 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 6 through 8 will help you classify your s
5. 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 6 CHECK GAS TYPE Use the correct gas type natural or propane LP for your unit If your gas supply is not correct do not install in fireplace Call dealer where you bought the appliance for proper type of appliance AX WARNING This appliance is equipped for natural or pro pane LP gas Field conversion is not permitted INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES FOR VENT FREE OPERATION AX WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances If you can provide greater clearances from floor ceiling and adjoining wall MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SIDE WALL 16 CEILING 42 FLOOR 5 LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM FIREBOX SIZE LOG HEIGHT DEPTH FRONT REAR SIZE WIDTH WIDTH 18 17 14 24 20 24 47 14 28 22 Measured at 14 depth Allow adequate clearances for accessibility for purposes of servicing and proper operation Carefully follow the instructions below This will ensure safe installation into masonry UL127 listed manufactured fireplace or listed vent free firebox Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material Side Wa
6. ALSS SANS SS SINO NX AOS INS ES 9 FTE Control Valve Gas Meter Location Figure 16 Checking Gas Joints Propane LP Gas Only Equipment Shutoff Valve Control Valve Location osas Figure 17 Checking Gas Joints Natural Gas Only 114744 01C www desatech com 15 OPERATING HEATER a FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING Ad 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 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 e 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 e 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 or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service tech nician or gas supplier Force or a
7. 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 Itis your guide to safe and proper operation of this log set Ay WARNING Any change to this log set or its controls can be dangerous Ad WARNING Donotuseablow erinsert heatexchangerinsertor other accessory not approved for use with this appliance AX WARNING This appliance is equipped with natural or pro pane LP gas Field conversion is not permitted WARNING Do notallow fans to blow directly into the fireplace Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cause sooting A WARNING Do not place log scraps or lava rocks on burner Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance Never place any objects on the heater Heater assembly 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 Carefully supervise young chil dren when they are in the room with appliance When using t
8. Pilot Flame Pattern Your pilot may vary from pilots shown Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 24 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Your pilot may vary from pilots shown BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 25 shows correct burner flame pattern NOTICE Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping Dirt or other fine particles are burned by heater causing brief patches of orange flame If burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 26 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appli ance page 17 e see Troubleshooting page 22 The flames from the burner travel horizontally through the log set and emerge at the middle and rear of the set against the back logs The flames are blue off the burner and as they progress through the log set change to a light yellow color yellow decorative flames are visible as the flames exit the log set The base of the log set and the underside of the top logs glow red Natural gas models will burn with more blue flame while propane gas model will burn with bright yellow flame Blue and Bright Yellow Flames Figure 25 Correct Burner Flame Pattern Darker Orange Flames Figure 26 Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern WIRING DIAGRAM When Using Remote Figure 27 Connecting Remote Receiver to Control Valve 20 www desatech com 114744 01C CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE AX WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning A CA
9. can t supply original replacement part s call DESA at 1 866 672 6040 for referral information When calling DESA have ready e model and serial numbers of your heater e the replacement part number SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low e pilot will not stay lit burner will have delayed ignition e heater will not produce specified heat e propane LP gas supply may be low 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 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 technical services web site at www desatech com 26 www desatech com 114744 01C ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories call DESA 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 Z FIREPLACE HOOD Black GA6050 Brass GA6052 Antique Brass GA6053 For all models Helps deflect heat away from mantel or wall above fireplace Fits openings 28 to 48 wide RECEIVER AND HAND HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CON
10. 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 odorless passageways or ventilation grills between them DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW FOR APPLIANCE 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 appliance plus any adjoining rooms with door less passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms 6 www desatech com 114744 01C AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 1 Determine the volume of the space length x width x height Length x Width x Height volume of space Example Space size 20 ft length x 16 ft width x 8 ft ceiling height 2560 cu ft volume 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 A volume of space x 20 Maximum Btu Hr the space can support Example 2560 cu ft volume of space x 20 51 200 maximum Btu Hr the space can s
11. hand held remote control 24 www desatech com 114744 01C TROUBLESHOOTING Continued A WARNING If you smell gas e Shut off gas supply e Do not try to light any appliance building low the gas supplier s instructions e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Fol e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department 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 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Heater produces unwanted 1 Heater burning vapors from odors paint hair spray glues clean ers chemicals new carpet etc See IMPORTANT state ment above 2 Low fuel supply propane LP only 3 Gas leak See warning state ment at top of page 1 Open window to ventilate room Stop using odor caus ing products while heater is running Refill supply tank propane LP only Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connections page 14 Heater shuts off in use ODS 1 Not enough fresh air is avail operates able 2 Low line pressure 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged Open window and or door for ventilation
12. 127 distances are Minimum Non iniinches Combustible Material Log Sets 8 12 15 J18 20 gu 24 Min Models 1 Top of Fireplace Hood Distances to Oranin GA6050 Underside of GA6052 Mantel or GA6053 Figure 7 Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood NOTICE Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels be come hot during operation Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch If installed properly these tem peratures meet the requirement ofthe national productstandard Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual NOTICE Ifyourinstallation does not meet the minimum clear ances shown you must do one of the following e operate the logs only with the flue damper open and damper clamp installed e raise the mantel to an ac ceptable height e remove the mantel FLOOR CLEARANCES A Tf installing appliance on the floor level you must maintain the minimum distance of 14 to combustibles see Figure 8 B If combustible materials are less than 14 to the fireplace you must install appliance at least 5 above the combustible flooring see Figure 9 Combustible 14 Material Min LA I NY Noncombustible Material Figure 8 Minimum Fireplace Clearances If Installed at Floor Level Hearth Material El Figure 9 Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above Combustible Flooring Combustible 114744 01C
13. 998 01 111817 02 111796 02 112376 01 103778 01 111828 01 111803 03 111824 01 111839 01 100563 01 103877 01 100639 03 GA6060 111288 02 112806 02 DESCRIPTION Grate Assembly Screw Log Set Assembly Log Set Assembly Right Burner Bracket Left Burner Bracket Screw Flex Tube 3 8 Adapter Burner Orifice Orifice Valve Valve Valve Bracket Piezo Ignitor _ON PILOT OFF Knob Extension HI Lo Knob Extension Switch Flex Tube 3 16 Pilot Shield Pilot Pilot Compression Nut Sleeve Air Shutter Compression Nut Sleeve i aa PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN mem Remote Bracket IO Warning Plate Lighting Instruction Plate Caution Decal Lava Rock Gas Line 18 Remote Receiver Bracket M11084 26 Screw HWH AB 10 16 Not a field replaceable part UNa Vea 2 8 lt PS gt PS E EN Ee Ee y O ES AB S Ago 114744 01C www desatech com 29 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS SMA24VNA Shown SMA24VPA SBJ24VNA AND SBJ24VPA 30 www desatech com 114744 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 Sie SS KEY PEEN NO PARTNO DESCRIPTION 5 35 22 aT E Grate Assembly o 4 2 111800 01 Screw CoOooE 3 114743 01 Log Set Assembly So Poe 4 114743 03 Log Set
14. Assembly oe E l 4 111803 02 Right Burner Bracket E ka A 4 5 111803 01 Left Burner Bracket 0 0 0 0 4 6 111816 01 Screw ejeje el 4 7 111817 01 Flex Tube 3 8 a ES E o 1 8 14396 Adapter elaje jej 4 9 111804 01 Burner A IE 10 111819 01 Orifice IN a 1 111819 03 Orifice 1 11 111807 01 Valve o o f 111807 02 Valve E e E SA 12 111716 01 Valve Bracket A 1 13 097159 04 Piezo Ignitor A 14 103784 01 ON PILOT OFF Knob Extension e 1 15 103784 02 HI Lo Knob Extension 0202010 16 099998 01 Switch ejeje e1 17 111817 02 Flex Tube 3 16 OoOO 18 111796 02 Pilot Shield pee ee 4 19 112376 01 Pilot Oo 103778 01 Pilot TD 20 111828 01 Compression Nut Sleeve A 21 111803 03 Air Shutter DION 22 111824 01 Compression Nut Sleeve ess PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN me 111839 01 Remote Bracket DDD 100563 01 Warning Plate eje eje 1 103877 01 Lighting Instruction Plate o oo 02d 100639 01 Caution Decal ejeje e 1 GA6060 Lava Rock AREEN 111288 02 Gas Line 18 ei E 1 112806 02 Remote Bracket eaaa Y Not a field replaceable part 114744 01C www desatech com 31 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 expre
15. OVERNS 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 S LIABILITY IS HEREB Y LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA 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 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 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 www desatech com 114744 01 Rev C 114744 01 09 05 NOT A UPC
16. TROL KIT HRC200 For all models Allows the fireplace to be operated in a manually or thermostatically controlled mode You can turn the fireplace on and off without ever leaving the comfort of your easy chair A wall mount docking station is included RECEIVER AND HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT HRC100 For all models Allows the fireplace to be turned on and off by using a hand held remote control A wall mount docking station is included WALL MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH GWMT1 Not Shown For all 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 all models Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off with a wall switch VENT FREE LOGMATE FIREBOXES Not Shown Available in 32 36 and 42 models Circulating fireboxes feature louvers and an optional blower Non circulating smooth face models are ideal for custom trim applications such as stone or marble FB32C CIRCULATING FB32NC NON CIRCULATING SERIES Not Shown For all models FB36CA FB42C SERIES CIRCULATING FB36NCA FB42NC SERIES NON CIRCULATING Not Shown For all models DAMPER CLAMP GA6080 Not Shown For all models Permanently opens chimney flue damper for vented operation LAVA ROCK GA6060 Not Shown For all models Order when additional rock is desired 1 8
17. UTION You must keep control areas burner and circu lating air passageways 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 clean ing due to excessive lint from carpeting pet hair bedding material etc AX WARNING Failure to keep the primary air openings of the burner clean may result in soot ing and property damage BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE The primary air inlet openings 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 openings prior to each heating season Blocked air openings will create soot We recommend that you clean the unit every three months during operation and have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local computer 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 com pressed 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 1 Shut off the unit including the pilot Allow the unit to cool fo
18. ae Aa By Vanguard UNVENTED VENT FREE GAS LOG HEATER OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL MODELS MODELS SBJ18VNA SBJ18VPA SMA18VNA SMA18VPA SBJ24VNA AND SMA24VNA AND SBJ24VPA SMA24VPA ANSI 221 11 2a 2003 and ANSI Z21 60 2003 APPROVED Vent free Models Also Design Certified As Vented Decorative Appliances WARNING If the information in this manual is not fol lowed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life Donot store or use gasoline or other flammable va pors 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 a neighbor 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 Improper installation adjustment altera tion service or maintenance can cause injury or prop erty damage Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures For assistance or addi tional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This appliance
19. ccessory for Vented Operation page 12 Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot creosote ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner Creosote will ignite if highly heated Inspect chimney flue for damage If dam aged repair flue before operating appliance If fireplace has glass doors never operate with glass doors closed If you operate heater with doors closed heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst Also if fireplace opening has vents at the bottom you must open the vents before operating heater To prevent the creation of soot follow the instruc tions in Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 Before using furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated the vapors from these products may create a white powder residue within the burner box or on adjacent walls and furniture This heater needs fresh outside air ventilation to run properly this heater has an Oxygen De pletion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS shuts down the heater if enough fresh air is not available See Air Combustion and Ventilation page 6 If the heater keeps shutting off see Troubleshooting page 22 Do not run heater e where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored e under dusty conditions 11 Do not use heater to cook food or burn paper 19 or other objects Do not use heater if an
20. codes AX WARNING Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF po sition before installing heater A WARNING Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot creo sote ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner Creo sote will ignite if highly heated A dirty chimney flue may create and distribute soot within the house Inspect chimney flue for damage If damaged repair flue damper before operating appliance 8 www desatech com 114744 01C INSTALLATION Continued AX WARNING Seal any fresh air vents or ash clean out doors located on floor or wall of fire place If not drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting Use a heat resistant sealant Do not seal chimney flue damper Ay WARNING Never install the heater e in a bedroom or bathroom unless installed as a vented appliance see page 12 e in a recreational vehicle e where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable ob jects are less than 42 from the front top or sides of heater e in high traffic areas e in windy or drafty areas AX 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
21. d LOCK buttons together to turn off the fireplace 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 Set the desired room temperature by press ing the TEMP or buttons 4 Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn off the fireplace Note 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 fireplace 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 operation 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 fireplace 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 minut
22. epair 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE OBSERVED PROBLEM REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at ODS pilot E On amp WwW Ignitor electrode not con nected to ignitor cable Ignitor cable pinched or wet Broken ignitor cable Bad piezo ignitor Ignitor electrode positioned wrong or broken I Za UB 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 for remote ready units Replace ignitor electrode for variable manually controlled units When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition I 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 Air in gas lines when in stalled Depleted gas supply pro pane LP only ODS pilot is clogged External gas regulator setting is not correct 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 operation until a
23. es 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 operation i e children operating the hand held remote control etc The keypad is locked in either on or off Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn the unit on or off Digital Display Locks System i Se ton ti to Prevent 19 9 and Settings Accidental NN Ignition Turns Hand Held Remote On or Off Turns Band Allows You Burners _ My to Choose the On or Off Manual Setting Increases E eo or Decreases Selects AUTO Room Temperature Mod in AUTO Mens CPF Mode Button Figure 22 Thermostat Hand Held Remote Control Unit 114744 01C www desatech com 19 INSPECTING BURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat terns 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 If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 24 e turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appli ance page 17 e see Troubleshooting page 22 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 Thermocouple Figure 23 Correct
24. g gas log heater See installation instructions included with the kit 1 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas fitting not provided Connect approved flexible gas hose to inlet side of gas control see Figure 12 2 Position heater assembly in fireplace 3 Connect to gas supply See Connecting To F if allowed by local codes Gas Supply Gas Control Valve lexible Gas Hose Figure 12 Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Control Valve CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY AX WARNING This appliance requires a 3 8 NPT National Pipe Thread inlet connection to the control valve AR WARNING Aqualified service person mustconnectheatertogas supply Follow all local codes AX CAUTION Never connect propane LP fireplace directly to the propane LP supply This heater requires an external regu lator not supplied Install the external regulator between the heater and propane LP supply AX WARNING Never connect natural gas fireplace to private non utility gas wells This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas Installation Items Needed Before installing heater make sure you have the items listed below external regulator supplied by installer for propane LP models only piping check local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas equipment shutoff valve test gauge connection sediment trap tee joint pipe wrench approved flexible gas li
25. he hand held remote accessory keep selector switch in the OFF position to prevent children from turning on burner with remote You must operate this heater with a fireplace screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running heater 114744 01C www desatech com SAFETY INFORMATION Continued Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible ma terials gasoline and other flam mable vapors and liquids Solid fuels shall not be burned in afireplace in which an unvented room heater installed Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high tem perature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition This appliance as supplied is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases Do not place propane LP supply tank s in side the structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outdoors propane LP units only 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 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 This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom unless installed as a vented appli ance See Installing Damper Clamp A
26. idues from manufacturing 1 Problem will stop after a few operation processes and logs curing hours of operation Heater producesawhistlingnoise 1 Turning control knob to HI 1 Turn control knob to LO when burner is lit position when burner is cold position and let warm up for a minute 2 Air in gas line 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural or propane LP gas company 3 Air passageways on heater 3 Observe minimum instal blocked lation clearances see pages 9 through 12 4 Dirty or partially clogged 4 Clean burner see Cleaning burner orifice s and Maintenance page 21 or replace burner orifice s White powder residue forming 1 When heated vapors from 1 Turn heater off when using within burner box or on adjacent furniture polish wax carpet furniture polish wax carpet walls or furniture cleaners etc may turn into cleaners or similar products white powder residue Moisture condensation noticed 1 Not enough combustion ven 1 Refer to Air for Combustion on windows tilation air and Ventilation requirements page 6 Heater produces a clicking tick 1 Metal expanding while heating 1 This is common with most heat ing noise just after burner is lit or contracting while cooling ers If noise is excessive contact or shut off qualified service person Remote does notfunction ifusing 1 Battery is not installed Bat 1 Replace batteries in receiver remote control tery power is low and
27. input adjustment SMA18VPA SBJ18VPA Rating Variable 24 000 36 000 Btu Hr Type Gas Propane LP Only e Ignition Piezo Manifold Pressure 10 6 3 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Max 14 W C Min 11 W C e Shipping Weight 32 lbs SMA24VPA SBJ24VPA e Rating Variable 25 000 39 000 Btu Hr e Type Gas Propane LP Only e Ignition Piezo e Manifold Pressure 10 6 3 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Max 14 W C Min 11 W C e Shipping Weight 34 lbs Manufactured by DESA FMI LLC 1769 E Lawrence St Russellville AL 35653 Note This appliance has been designed certified by ANS Z21 11 2a 2003 Unvented Room Heaters and ANS Z21 60 2003 Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in Solid Fuel Burning Fireplaces by OMNI Test Laboratories REPLACEMENT PARTS Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call DESA Technical Service Department at 1 866 672 6040 When calling DESA have ready e your name e your address e 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
28. ir is removed Contact local propane LP gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace ODS pilot assembly Replace gas regulator 22 www desatech com 114744 01C Continue TROUBLESHOOTING OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS pilot lights but flame goes 1 Control knob not fully pressedin 1 Press in control knob fully out when control knob is re 2 Control knob not pressed in 2 AfterODS pilot lights keep con leased long enough trol knob pressed in 30 seconds 3 Safety interlock system has 3 Wait one minute for safety in been triggered terlock system to reset Repeat ignition operation 4 Equipment shutoff valve not 4 Fully open equipment shutoff fully open valve 5 Pilot flame not touching ther 5 A Contact local natural or mocouple which allows ther propane LP gas company mocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This problem B Clean ODS pilot see could be caused by one or both Cleaning and Maintenance of the following page 21 or replace ODS pilot A Low gas pressure assembly B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot 6 Thermocouple connection 6 Hand tighten until snug then loose at control valve tighten 1 4 turn more 7 Thermocouple damaged 7 Replace pilot assembly 8 Control valve damaged 8 Replace control valve Burner does not light after ODS 1 Inlet gas pressure is too low 1 Contact local natural or pro pilot is lit pane LP gas co
29. is for installation only in a solid fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory built fireplace or in a listed ventless firebox enclosure It is design certified for these installations in accordance with ANSI Z21 11 2 Exception Do not install this appli ance in a factory built fireplace that includes instruc tions stating it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provi sions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation section on page 6 of this manual This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket per manently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indi cated on the rating plate This appliance is not convert ible for use with other gases Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ccsccescceeseceeeceesseeestzesseess 3 Wiring Diagrams csc 02 22522 2eajee sisi ied ies Product Identification omic nomas 5 Cleaning and Maintenance EA ereina eraen iaS 5 Troubleshooting WM PACKING nccesser irentsia 5 Specifications Optional Remote Control Accessories 5 Replacement Parts Product Feat teS nrn
30. l shelf See Figure 5 and Figures 6 and 7 page 11 for minimum clearances IMPORTANT If you cannot meet these minimum clearances you must operate heater with chimney flue damper open Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation page 12 10 www desatech com 114744 01C INSTALLATION Continued MANTEL CLEARANCES In addition to meeting noncombustible material clearances you must also meet required clearances between fireplace opening and mantel shelf If you do not meet the clearances listed below you will need a hood Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening a hood is not required see Figure 6 Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a Hood If minimum clearances in Figure 6 are not met you must have a hood When using a hood there are still certain minimum mantel clearances required Follow minimum clearances shown in Figure 7 when using hood Mantel Shelf 10 g Underside 8 of Mantel 6 Shelf 2127 All minimum distances are in inches ql MA Minimum Non Combustible A EN Material 12 fase lao loa 24 24 Models 8 4 jar EE 20 18 Model Y Topo RG Y Fireplace Minimum Non Distances to Opening Underside of Mantel Combustible Material Height Figure 6 Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood 12 Underside of Mantel Shelf EN All minimum 2
31. lb bag CLEANING KIT GCK Not Shown For all models Your vent free gas appliance re quires regular cleaning and maintenance to prevent 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 all models A care and maintenance video is available by calling 1 866 672 6040 FLOOR MEDIA KIT FM100 For all models This kitis used to blend the edge of the burner to the fireplace floor for a more natural appearance It includes embers lava rock and nine fiber log pieces CONTROL COVER MEDIA KIT CC100 For all models This kit is used as an addition to or instead of the Floor Media Kit FM100 It includes 6 fiber log chunks to be placed on the fireplace floor in front of the controls for a more natural appearance 114744 01C www desatech com 27 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS SMA18VNA SMA18VPA SBJ18VNA Shown AND SBJ18PNA 28 www desatech com 114744 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 NO 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 PART NO 111800 01 114742 01 114742 03 111803 05 111803 04 111816 01 111817 01 14396 111804 03 111819 04 111819 05 111807 01 111807 02 111796 01 097159 04 103784 01 103784 02 099
32. leased contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 4 through 8 starting on page 16 9 Slightly push in and turn control knob coun terclockwise to the ON position 10 Wait one minute and move switch to the ON position to light burner Note AUTO is only functional when using optional remote control accessories 11 Set flame adjustment knob to any level between HI and LO A 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 auto matically with selector switch in the ON position Control Knob Switch gop A Flame Adjustment Knob Piezo Ignitor Figure 18 Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location Manual Controlled Pilot Burner Pilot Burner Ignitor Ignitor Electrode O 5 Electrode Propane LP Natural Figure 19 Pilot a TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1 Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position 2a Set switch in the OFF position 2b If Using Optional Hand Held Remote Set se lector switch in the OFF position to prevent draining battery Shutting Off Burner Only pilot stays lit You may shut off the burner and keep the pilot lit by doing one of the following 1 Turn control knob clockwise to
33. ll 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 Battery march park Quincy MA 02269 Note Where listed vented decorative logs are required thermostat operations is not permitted The installation of appliances designed for manu factured home U S only or mobile home instal lation must conform with the Standard CAN CSA Z240 MH Standard Title 24 CFR Part 3280 in the United States or when such a standard is not applicable ANSI NCSBCS A225 1 NFPA 501A Manufactured Home Installations Standard State of Massachusetts The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Mas sachusetts Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas fired supplemental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit Vent free gas products are prohibited for bedroom and bathroom installation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts UNPACKING AX CAUTION Donotremove the data plates from the grate as sembly The data plates contain important warranty and safety information 1 Remove log set assembly from carton Note Do not pick up assembly by logs This could damage the unit Always handle as sembly by grate 2 Remove all protective packaging a
34. ll and Ceiling A Clearances from the side of the fireplace cabinet to any combustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 4 page 10 Example The face of a mantel bookshelf etc is made of combustible material must be 4 from the side of the fireplace to the cabinet see Figure 4 page 10 B Clearances from the top of the fireplace open ing to the ceiling should not be less than 42 114744 01C www desatech com 9 INSTALLATION Continued p12 10 2 Example 8 7 5 4 3 2 13 4 7 8 7 16 INCHES 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 INCHES Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall FIREBOX 5 14 Figure 4 Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall NOTICE Non thermostat con trolled heaters may be used as avented product If so you must always run heater with chimney flue damper open and damper clamp installed If running heater with damper open noncombus tible material above the fireplace opening is not needed Go to Installing Damper Clamp Ac cessory for Vented Operation page 12 Minimum Noncombustible Material Clearances If Not Using Mantel Note If using a mantel proceed to Jf Using Man tel If not using mantel follow the information on this page You must have noncombustible material s above the fireplace opening Noncombustible materi als such as slate marble tile etc Must be at least 1 2 thick With shee
35. lls or ducts You must provide two permanent 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 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 controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent ANN Ventilated Outlet Attic Air Outlet Air To Attic o To Crawl Space Air Ventilated Crawl Space Inlet Air Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Outdoors NOTICE This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat Use this heater along with your primary heating system Do not install this heater as your primary heating source If you have a central heating system you may run system s circulating blower while using heater This will help circulate the heatthroughoutthe house In event of a power out age you can use this heater as your primary heat source A WARNING A qualified ser vice person must install heater Follow all local codes NOTICE State orlocal codes may only allow operation of this appli ance in a vented configuration Check your state or local
36. mpany 2 Burner orifice s clogged 2 Clean burner s see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace burner orifice s 3 Remote selector in OFF 3 Put remote selector in ON position position 4 Wire disconnected from gas 4 See Wiring Diagram page 20 control Delayed ignition of burner 1 Manifold pressure is too low 1 Contact local natural or pro pane LP gas company 2 Burner orifice s clogged 2 Clean burner s see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace burner orifice s 3 Mislocated crossover tube 3 Contact qualified service person Burner backfiring during com 1 Burner orifice is clogged or 1 Clean burner see Cleaning bustion damaged and Maintenance page 21 or replace burner orifice 2 Damaged burner 2 Replace damaged burner 3 Gas appliance regulator de 3 Replace gas regulator fective 4 External gas regulator defective 4 Correct external gas regulator or set to incorrect pressure pressure or replace if defective 114744 01C www desatech com 23 OBSERVED PROBLEM Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE TROUBLESHOOTING REMEDY Orange flame in burner during 1 Not enough air 1 Check burner s for dirt burner combustion and debris If found clean burner s see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 2 Gas regulator defective 2 Replace gas regulator 3 Control valve defective 3 Check manifold pressure on control valve Replace if incorrect Slight smoke or odorduringinitial 1 Res
37. na 5 Service Hints Air For Combustion and Ventilation 6 Technical Service Installation corn 8 ACDOSSOMOS iscrcicinin ia Operating Heath issnin dansis 16 Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List Inspecting DUMEOF unicas a 20 Warranty Information oonncinnci n 2 www desatech com 114744 01C SAFETY INFORMATION Ay WARNING This product contains and or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproduc tive harm IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble op erate or service this log set Improper use of this log set can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning AR DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs the log set may not be working properly Get fresh air at once Have log set serviced Some people are more affected by carbon mon oxide than others These include pregnant 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 Pro pane LP gas are odorless An odor making agent is added to the gas The odor helps you detect a gas
38. ne with gas connector if allowed by local codes provided 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 1 14744 01C www desatech com INSTALLATION Continued For propane LP units the installer must supply an external regulator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 of water If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure heater control valve damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 13 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet External Propane LP Supply Tank Vent Pointing Down Figure 13 External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down Approved Flexible Gas Hose if allowed by local codes Propane LP From External Regulator 11 W C To 14 W C Pressure Ly TR Natural From To Gas f Q Gas Meter 5 Control CSA Design W C to Valve Certified 10 5 W C Equipment Pressure Shutoff Valve With 1 8 NPT Tap 3 Minimum Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Cap Sediment Trap Figure 14 Gas Connection Remote Ready Models Only Purchase the optional CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessorie
39. o gas supply Check reconnected fit tings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 2 Close equipment shutoff valve see Figure 15 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve for natural gas or propane LP sup ply to equipment shutoff valve for propane LP 4 see Figure 16 or 17 Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections 1 2s Open equipment shutoff valve see Figure 15 Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open propane LP supply tank valve Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to gas control see Figures 16 and 17 Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Light heater see Operating Heater page 16 Check all other internal joints for leaks Turn off heater Eauoment Shutoff Valve SS Open Closed T T Figure 15 Equipment Shutoff Valve Propane LP Supply e Shutoff Valve N OS SOS INN SS S XII T TQM ISS gt Qa OS
40. pace 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 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 areas such as joints around window and door frames between sole plates 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 ad ditional fresh air See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 6 If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed to Determining Fresh Air Flow For Appliance Location Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NF PA 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 unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic
41. pment shutoff valve is fully open Set switch in the OFF position Press in and turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position see Figure 18 page 17 Awarnince Burner will come on automatically within one min ute when the switch is in the ON position after the pilot is lit www desatech com 114744 01C OPERATING HEATER Continued 5 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 page 16 If you don t smell gas go to the next step 6 Press in and turn control knob counter clockwise 47 gt to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see Figure 18 Note You may be running this heater 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 7 With control knob pressed in press and release ignitor button This will light pilot If needed keep pressing 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 18 8 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob e If control knob does not pop out when re
42. pplied to log set for shipment 3 Check all items for any shipping damage If damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought appliance OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES There are four optional remote controls that can be purchased separately Wall switch Hand held ON OFF remote Wall thermostat Hand held thermostat remote See Accessories page 27 The wall thermostat or hand held thermostat may not be used where vented decorative listings is required 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 both realistic flames and glowing coals This heater is designed for vent free operation with flue damper closed It has been tested and approved to ANSI Z21 11 2 standard for unvented heaters State and local codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent free heaters This heater may also be operated as a vented decorative ANSI Z21 60 product by opening the flue damper SAFETY DEVICE This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple tion Sensing ODS safety shut off system 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 re quires no matches batteries or other sources to light heater 114744 01C www desatech com 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
43. r at least thirty minutes 2 Inspect burner pilot and primary air inlet opening on injector holder for dust and dirt see Figure 28 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner 4 Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again Remove any large particles of dust dirt lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle 5 Blow air into the primary air opening on the injector holder 6 Incase any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4 Clean the pilot assembly also A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot as sembly There is a small pilot air inlet hole about two inches from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly see Figure 29 With the unit off lightly blow air through the air inlet hole in the same direction as gas flow You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available Injector Burner Tube Primary Air Inlet Opening At bottom Injector Figure 28 Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube Pilot Air Inlet Hole Pilot Assembly Propane LP Pilot Air Inlet Hole Pilot Assembly Natural Figure 29 Pilot Inlet Air Hole Your pilot may vary from pilots shown 114744 01C www desatech com 21 TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and r
44. s page 27 Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment 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 an 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 14 IMPORTANT Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location within 6 feet of the appli ance The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves A WARNING Use pipe joint sealantthatis resistantto liquid petroleum LP gas We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 14 Locate 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 A CAUTION A
45. space You will need no additional fresh air ventilation WARNING Iftheareainwhich the appliance may be operated 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 ANSIZ223 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 on page 8 You can also remove door into adjoining room see option 3 Figure 2 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for re quired size of ventilation grills or ducts 114744 01C www desatech com T AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION INSTALLATION Continued Ko Ventilation mmy Grills Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining O Into Adjoining Room Room R g Option 2 j emove Option 1 Doori oor into Adjoining Room Option O J 3 Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation gri
46. ssed or implied LIMITED WARRANTY VENT FREE GAS LOG HEATERS DESA 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 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 or DESA who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this war ranty 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 G
47. t Flue Opening 6 to 15 39 sq inches 15 to 30 29 sq inches INSTALLING REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORY BRACKET If installing optional remote control accessory you will need to install the remote accessory bracket for the receiver Use screws provided to attach bracket to valve bracket as shown in Figure 11 Follow installation instructions included with remote accessory Valve Bracket Figure 11 Attaching Remote Bracket to Valve Bracket 12 www desatech com 114744 01C INSTALLATION Continued NSTALLING HEATER ASSEMBLY A WARNING If installing in a sunken fireplace special care is needed You must raise the fire place floortoallowaccess to heater control panel This will insure ade quate air flow and guard against sooting Raise fireplace floor with noncombustible material Make sure material is secure AX CAUTION Do not pick up heater assembly by logs This could damage unit Only handle assembly by grates IMPORTANT Make sure the heater burner is level If heater is not level heater will not work properly Installation Items Needed control cover kit optional see Accessories page 27 approved flexible gas hose and fittings pro vided with heater if allowed by local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas not provided Note Install optional HRC100 or HRC200 series Receiver and Hand Held Remote Control Kit see Accessories page 27 before installin
48. t metal you must have noncombustible material behind it Noncombus tible material must extend at least 8 up for all models If noncombustible material is less than 12 you must install the fireplace hood accessory 24 Models Only See Figure 5 for minimum clearances Noncombustible Material Distance A Requirements for Safe Installation 12 or more Noncombustible material OK Between 8 and 12 24 Models Install fireplace hood accessory GA6050 GA6052 GA6053 see Accessories page 27 18 Model Noncom bustible material OK Noncombustible material must be extended to at least 8 See Between 8 and 12 above If you cannot extend material you must operate heater with flue damper open and damper clamp installed Less than 8 Heat Resistant gt Material Figure 5 Heat Resistant Material Slate Marble Tile etc Above Fireplace If Using Mantel You must have noncombustible material s above the fireplace opening Noncombustible materials such as slate marble tile etc must be at least 1 2 thick With sheet metal you must have non combustible material behind it Noncombustible material must extend at least 8 up for all models If noncombustible material is less than 12 you must install the fireplace hood accessory 24 Models Only Even if noncombustible material is more than 12 you may need the hood acces sory to deflect heat away from your mante
49. the PILOT position 2 Use remote control manual OFF button 3 Set selector switch in the OFF position 114744 01C www desatech com 17 OPERATING HEATER Continued MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting Instructions starting on page 16 2 Depress control knob and light pilot with match 3 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Now follow steps 9 through 11 under Lighting Instructions page 17 ES OPTIONAL HAND HELD REMOTE OPERATION Note All remote control accessories must be purchased separately see Accessories page 27 Follow instructions included with the remote control NOTICE You must lightthe pilot before using the hand held re mote control unit See Lighting Instructions on page 16 After lighting let pilot flame burn for about one minute Turn control knob to ON posi tion Adjust flame adjustment knob anywhere between HI and LO Flip AUTO OFF ON switch to AUTO Slide the selector switch to the REMOTE position see Figure 20 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 Selector Switch in Control Knob REMOTE Position
50. ttempted repair may result in a fire or explosion 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 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS a A WARNING e If fireplace has glass doors never operate this heater with glass doors closed If you op erate heater with doors closed heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst Also if fireplace opening has vents at the bottom you must open the vents before operating heater e You must operate this heater with a fireplace screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running heater NOTICE Duringinitial operation of new heater burning logs will give offa paper burning smell Orange flame will also be present Open damper or window to vent smell This will only last a few hours Note Home owners generally prefer to op erate their heater with the chimney damper closed This will put all the heat into the room However there may be times you will desire the full flames of the HI heat setting but will find the heat output excessive You can open the chimney damper if you have one fully or partially to release some of the heat Ay WARNING Damper handle will be hot if heater has been running 1 STOP Read the safety information col umn 1 Make sure equi
51. upport 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space Vent free appliance Btu Hr Gas water appliance Btu Hr Gas furnace Btu Hr Vented gas appliance Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs Btu Hr Other gas appliances Btu Hr Total Btu Hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors Example Gas water appliance 40 000 Btu Hr Vent free appliance _33 000 Btu Hr Total _ 73 000 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 73 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used The space in the previous 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 B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ven tilation Air From Outdoors page 8 C Install a lower Btu Hr appliance 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
52. void damage to gas control Hold gas control with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and or fittings CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS AR WARNING Testall gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing Correct all leaks at once www desatech com 114744 01C INSTALLATION Continued AX WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Apply anoncorrosive leak detec tion fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once AX CAUTION Make sure ex ternal regulator has been in stalled between propane LP supply and heater See guide lines under Connecting to Gas Supply page 13 PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 5 kPa 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 control valve regulator Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment 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 located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve t
53. y 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 Do not operate heater if any log is broken Do not operate heater if a log is chipped dime size or larger Turn heater off and let cool before servicing installing or repairing Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF position Only a quali fied service person should install service or repair heater Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF position when you are away from home for long periods of time Remote ready heaters shall not be connected to any external electrical source Operating heater above elevations of 4 500 feet may cause pilot outage To prevent performance problems do not use propane LP tank s of less than 100 lb capac ity propane LP units only Provide adequate clearances around air openings A WARNING Failure to posi tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury www desatech com 114744 01C PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Log Set Piezo Ignitor Control Knob Flame Adjustment Knob Chassis Assembly Figure 1 Product Identification LOCAL CODES Install and use the heater with care Follow a

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