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Desa SBJ18VPA User's Manual

1. 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 BUNCE sorsan a 20 Warranty Information 0 eceee 2 www desatech com 114744 01B SAFETY INFORMATION 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 AX 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 amp Propane LP Gas Natural amp Propane LP gas are odorless An odor making agent is added to the gas The odor helps you detect a gas leak However the odor added to the gas can fade Gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide
2. KEY NO SMA18VNA_ SMA18VPA kk k 111800 01 114742 01 111803 05 111803 04 111816 01 111817 01 14396 111804 03 111819 04 111807 01 111796 01 097159 04 103784 01 ANOaKRWDM 103784 02 099998 01 111817 02 111796 02 112376 01 111828 01 111803 03 111824 01 111800 01 114742 01 111803 05 111803 04 111816 01 111817 01 14396 111804 03 111819 05 111807 02 111796 01 097159 04 103784 01 103784 02 099998 01 111817 02 111796 02 103778 01 111828 01 111824 01 SBJ18VNA 111800 01 114742 03 111803 05 111803 04 111816 01 111817 01 14396 111804 03 111819 04 111807 01 111796 01 097159 04 103784 01 103784 02 099998 01 111817 02 111796 02 112376 01 111828 01 111803 03 111824 01 SBJ18VPA_ DESCRIPTION QTY kk 111800 01 114742 03 111803 05 111803 04 111816 01 111817 01 14396 111804 03 111819 05 111807 02 111796 01 097159 04 103784 01 103784 02 099998 01 111817 02 111796 02 103778 01 111828 01 111824 01 Grate Assembly Screw Log Set Assembly Right Burner Bracket Left Burner Bracket Screw Flex Tube 3 8 Adapter Burner Orifice Valve Valve Bracket Piezo Ignitor ON PILOT OFF Knob Extension HI Lo Knob Extension Switch Flex Tube 3 16 Pilot Shield Pilot Compression Nut Sleeve Air Shutter Compression Nut Sleeve gt 22333 B6bhx PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 111839 01 100563 01 103877 01 100639 03 GA6060 111288 02 111839 01 10
3. information starting in column 1 of this page If you don t smell gas go to the next step Press in and turn control knob counter clockwise X Mo 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 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 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob If control knob does not pop out when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 4 through 8 page 16 Slightly push in and turn control knob coun terclockwise to the ON position Wait one minute and move switch to the ON position to light burner Note AUTO is only functional when using optional remote control accessories Set flame adjustment knob to any level between HI and LO Switch lauTo Lorry ON Flame Adju
4. Avoid damage to gas control Hold gas control with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and or fittings CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS A WARNING Testall gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing Correct all leaks at once 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 3 5 kPa 1 Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve control valve and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage heater regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected 3 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 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fit tings for leaks Test Pr
5. Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running heater 114744 01B www desatech com 3 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 a fireplace 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 Accessory 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 qualifi
6. 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 nrnna 5 Service Hints
7. 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 inch thick With sheet metal you must have noncombustible material behind it Noncombustible material must extend at least 8 inches up for all models Ifnoncom bustible 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 accessory to deflect heat away from your mantel 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 chim
8. 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 can t supply original replacement part s call DESA at 1 866 672 6040 for referral information When calling DESA have ready 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 e 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 01B 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
9. VALVE GA5010 For all models Equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap Fits 1 2 NPT pipe 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 CONTROL KIT GHRCTB For all models Allows the gas log heater to be oper ated in a manually or thermostatically controlled mode You can turn the gas log heater on and off without ever leaving the comfort of your easy chair RECEIVER AND HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRCB For all models Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off by using a hand held remote control WALL MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH GWMT1 Not Shown For 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 GWMSz2 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 S
10. 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 01B PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Piezo Ignitor Control Knob Flame X Chassis Adjustment Assembly Knob Figure 1 Product Identification LOCAL CODES Install and use the heater with care Follow all local codes In the absence of local codes use the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Available from American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York N
11. control is too close to heater 1 Move hand held remote con trol unit farther away from the heater 114744 01B www desatech com 25 SPECIFICATIONS SMA18VNA SBJ18NVA SMA24VNA SBJ24VNA Btu Variable 24 000 36 000 25 000 39 000 Type Gas Natural Gas Only Natural Gas Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3 5 1 6 W C 3 5 1 6 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 10 5 W C 10 5 W C Minimum 5 0 W C 5 0 W C Shipping Weight 32 Ibs 34 Ibs SMA18VPA SBJ18VPA SMA24VPA SBJ24VPA Btu Variable 24 000 34 000 25 000 39 000 Type Gas Propane LP Only Propane LP Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 10 6 3 W C 10 6 3 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 14 W C 14 W C Minimum 11 WC 11 W C Shipping Weight 32 Ibs 34 Ibs For purpose of input adjustment 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
12. 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 01B www desatech com 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 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 instruction
13. pever S By Vanguard UNVENTED VENT FREE GAS LOG HEATER OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ANSI Z21 11 2a 2003 ANSI Z21 60 2003 SBJ24VNA SBJ24VPA APPROVED SMA24VNA SMA24VPA SBJ18VNA SBJ18VPA SMA18VNA SMA18VPA 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 Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from 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 is for installation only in
14. to safe and proper operation of this log set Ay WARNING Any change to this log set or its controls can be dangerous WARNING Donotusea blow erinsert heat exchanger insertor other accessory not approved for use with this appliance AR WARNING This appliance is equipped with natural or pro pane LP gas Field conversion is not permitted WARNING Do notallowfans 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 shut down Allow surface to cool before touching Carefully supervise young chil dren when they are in the room with appliance When using the 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
15. 0563 01 103877 01 100639 03 GA6060 111288 02 Not a field replaceable part 111839 01 100563 01 103877 01 100639 03 GA6060 111288 02 111839 01 100563 01 103877 01 100639 03 GA6060 111288 02 Remote Bracket Warning Plate Lighting Instruction Plate Caution Decal Lava Rock Gas Line 18 114744 01B www desatech com 29 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN SMA24VNA Shown SMA24VPA SBJ24VNA SBJ24VPA 30 www desatech com 114744 01B PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual KEY PART NUMBER NO SMA24VNA_ SMA24VPA 111800 01 114743 01 111803 02 111803 01 111816 01 111817 01 14396 111804 01 111819 01 111807 01 111716 01 097159 04 103784 01 111800 01 114743 01 111803 02 111803 01 111816 01 111817 01 14396 111804 01 111819 03 111807 02 111796 01 097159 04 103784 01 ANOaBKRWBDM 103784 02 099998 01 111817 02 111796 02 112376 01 111828 01 103784 02 099998 01 111817 02 111796 02 103778 01 111828 01 111803 03 111824 01 111824 01 SBJ24VNA 111800 01 114743 03 111803 02 111803 01 111816 01 111817 01 14396 111804 01 111819 01 111807 01 111796 01 097159 04 103784 01 103784 02 099998 01 111817 02 111796 02 112376 01 111828 01 111803 03 111824 01 SBJ24VPA_ DESCRIPTION QTY kk 111800 01 114743 03
16. 111803 02 111803 01 111816 01 111817 01 14396 111804 01 111819 03 111807 02 111796 01 097159 04 103784 01 103784 02 099998 01 111817 02 111796 02 103778 01 1111828 01 111824 01 Grate Assembly Screw Log Set Assembly Right Burner Bracket Left Burner Bracket Screw Flex Tube 3 8 Adapter Burner Orifice Valve Valve Bracket Piezo Ignitor ON PILOT OFF Knob Extension HI LO Extension Knob Switch Flex Tube 3 16 Pilot Shield Pilot Compression Nut Sleeve Air Shutter Compression Nut Sleeve gt 22333 B6bhx PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 111839 01 100563 01 103877 01 100639 01 GA6060 111288 02 111839 01 100563 01 103877 01 100639 01 GA6060 111288 02 Not a field replaceable part 111839 01 100563 01 103877 01 100639 01 GA6060 111288 02 111839 01 100563 01 103877 01 100639 01 GA6060 111288 02 Remote Bracket Warning Plate Lighting Instruction Plate Caution Decal Lava Rock Gas Flex Line 18 114744 01B 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 expressed or implied LIMITED WARRANTY VENT FREE GAS LOG HEATERS DE
17. 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 HEREBY 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 114744 01 Eves NOT A UPC 11 04
18. ERIES 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 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 kit is 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 01B www desatech com 27 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN SMA18VNA SMA18VPA SBJ18VNA Shown SBJ18PNA 28 www desatech com 114744 01B 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 PART NUMBER
19. Follow instructions included with the remote control NOTICE You must light the pilot before using the hand held re mote control unit See Lighting Instructions on page 17 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 ae e OJo z laura DOE Loma o o A A Flame far a Adjustment Knob Figure 20 Setting the Selector Switch Control Knob and Flame Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation ON OFF SERIES MODEL GHRCB Hold the control button on the hand held re mote until burner turns on Hold the control button again until burner turns off see Figure 21 page 19 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 pres
20. SA 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 GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND
21. Y 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 assembly by grate 2 Remove all protective packaging applied 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
22. Y BRACKET Tf 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 01B INSTALLATION CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY Continued Ay WARNING This appliance INSTALLING HEATER ASSEMBLY requires a 3 8 NPT National A e Pipe Thread inlet connection to WARNING If installing in a the pressure regulator sunken fireplace special care is needed You must raise the fire placefloorto allowaccessto heater control panel This will insure ade quate air flow and guard against sooting Raise fireplace floor with 47 noncombustible material Make Ay CAUTION Never connect sure material is secure propane LP fireplace directly to the propane LP supply This A heaterrequires an external regu CAUTION Do not pick up heater assembly by logs This lator not supplied Install the could damage unit Only handle external regulator between the assembly by grates heater and propane LP supply AX WARNING Aqualified service person mustconnectheaterto gas supply Follow all local codes IMPORTANT Make sure the heater burner is A WARNING Never connect level If heater is not level hea
23. 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 01B 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 objects are less than 42 inches 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 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 ventil
24. ation 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 LOG SIZE 18 24 SIDE WALL 16 CEILING 42 FLOOR 5 LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM FIREBOX SIZE LOG FRONT REAR SIZE HEIGHT DEPTH WIDTH WIDTH 18 17 14 24 20 24 17 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 Wall 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 boo
25. 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 Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve Turn control knob to PILOT position Press in control knob while in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines when in 4 Continue holding down con stalled trol knob Repeat igniting operation until air is removed 5 Depleted gas supply pro 5 Contact local propane LP gas pane LP only company 6 ODS pilot is clogged 6 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace ODS pilot assembly 7 Gas regulator setting is not 7 Replace gas regulator correct 22 www desatech com 114744 01B OBSERVED PROBLEM Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE TROUBLESHOOTING REMEDY ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is re leased ll 2 Control knob not fully pressed in Control knob not pressed in long enough Safety interlock system has been triggered Equipment shutoff valve not fully open Pilot flame not touching ther mocouple which allows ther mocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out Thi
26. ce page 21 or replace burner orifice s Contact qualified service person Burner backfiring during com bustion UN Burner orifice is clogged or damaged Damaged burner Gas regulator defective Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace burner orifice Replace damaged burner Replace gas regulator 114744 01B www desatech com 23 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Orange flame in burner during 1 Not enough air 1 Check burner s for dirt burner combustion Gas regulator defective 2 and debris If found clean burner s see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 Replace gas regulator Slight smoke orodorduringinitial 1 operation Heater produces a whistling noise 1 when burner is lit Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing Turning control knob to HI position when burner is cold Air in gas line Air passageways on heater blocked Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice s Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Turn control knob to LO po sition and let warm up for a minute Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural or propane LP gas company Observe minimum instal lation clearances see pages 9 through 12 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace burner orifice s W
27. e of Sacos 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 If 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 E LH ji Noncombustible Material Figure 8 Minimum Fireplace Clearances If Installed at Floor Level Hearth Combustible Material Mn Figure 9 Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above Combustible Flooring 114744 01B 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
28. ed 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 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
29. essures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Figure 15 2 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 3 Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve for natural gas or propane LP supply to equipment shutoff valve for pro pane LP see Figure 16 or 17 page 16 Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once Equipment sn Open Shutoff Valve i GS IX T T Closed Figure 15 Equipment Shutoff Valve 114744 01B www desatech com 15 INSTALLATION OPERATING HEATER Continued E FOR YOUR SAFETY READ Propane LP BEFORE LIGHTING Supply Tank 4 Equipment Yy Shutoff Valve Y WARNING If you do not fol Y low these instructions exactly A a fire or explosion may result GY es causing property damage per Wy ii gt a sonal injury or loss of life A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot Hee Control Valve follow these instructions exactly cara Location 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 Equipment Shutoff Valve e Do not try to
30. et 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 for 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 sma
31. event Mode Accidental Ignition Figure 22 Thermostat Hand Held Remote Control Unit GHRCTB 114744 01B 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 18 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 Pilot Flame Pattern Your pilot may vary from pilots shown 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 18 e see Troubleshooting page 22 The flames from the burner travel horizontally throu
32. fore operating heater You must operate this heater with a fireplace screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running heater NOTICE During initial operation of new heater burning logs will give off a 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 AX WARNING Damper handle will be hot if heater has been running 1 STOP Read the safety information start ing in column 1 of this page Make sure equipment 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 Awarnine Burner will come on automatically within one min ute when the switch is in the ON position after the pilot is lit 5 8 9 10 11 Control Knob Piezo Ignitor Figure 18 Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location Manual Controlled 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
33. gh 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 doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms 6 www desatech com 114744 01B 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 support 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 Othe
34. gh 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 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 01B CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE AX WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning A CAUTION 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 qual ified service person Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting pet hair bedding material etc Ad 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 p
35. ght 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 11 kg per pa sec m2 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 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 throu
36. hite powder residue forming 1 within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture When heated vapors from furniture polish wax carpet cleaners etc turn into white powder residue Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products Moisture condensation noticed 1 on windows Not enough combustion ven tilation air Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation requirements page 6 24 www desatech com 114744 01B TROUBLESHOOTING Continued building A WARNING 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 e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Fol low the gas supplier s instructions 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 a clicking tick ing noise just after burner is lit or shut off 1 Metal expanding while heat ing or contracting while cooling 1 This is common with most heat ers If noise is excessive contact qualified se
37. 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 pu H Clamp reas Damper N IS Damper Clamp Damper Masonry Manufactured Fireplace 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 ins Area sq ins 5 20 sq inches 6 29 sq inches T 39 sq inches 8 51 sq inches Chimney Minimum Permanent Height ft Flue Opening sq ins 6 to 15 39 sq inches 15 to 30 29 sq inches INSTALLING REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSOR
38. kshelf 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 inches 114744 01B www desatech com 9 INSTALLATION Continued p12 a 10 2 8 4 7 5 4 3 2 13 4 7 8 7 16 Example 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 If Using Man tel If not using mantel follow the information on this page You must have noncombustible material s above the fireplace opening Noncombustible materials such as slate marble tile etc Must be at least 1 2 inch thick With sheet 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
39. le NPT threads This will prevent excess sealant from es 2 2 ES going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result A os A in clogged heater valves Figure 13 External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down Approved Flexible Gas Hose if allowed by local codes Control Valve CSA Design Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1 8 NPT Tap Propane LP From External Regulator 11 W C To 14 W C Pressure 3 Minimum i i Natural From Gas Meter 5 W C Tee Pipe Cap To 10 5 W C Joint Nipple Pressure Sediment Trap Figure 14 Gas Connection Remote Ready Models Only Purchase the optional CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Acces sories page 27 Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment 14 www desatech com 114744 01B INSTALLATION Continued AX WARNING Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum LP gas We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 14 page 14 depending on your model 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
40. 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 attempted Figure 17 Checking Gas Joints repair may result in a fire or explosion Natural Gas Only 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 OS SNS OS OS ONIS OS Figure 16 Checking Gas Joints Propane LP Gas Only Gas Meter 9 Control Valve Location 16 www desatech com 114744 01B OPERATING HEATER LIGHTING Continued INSTRUCTIONS Ad 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 be
41. ll 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 Ports Injector Holder Burner Tube Primary Air Inlet Opening Injector At bottom Figure 28 Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube Pilot Air Inlet Hole Pilot Assembly Propane LP Pilot Air Inlet Hole O M Pilot Assembly Natural Figure 29 Pilot Inlet Air Hole Your pilot may vary from pilots shown 114744 01B www desatech com 21 TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater A CAUTION Never use a wire needle or similar object to clean ODS pilot This can damage ODS pilot unit Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation 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
42. lly tight construction provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one ofthe 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 01B 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 grills 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 i
43. mperature 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 minutes Key Pad Lock Feature This feature allows the user to lock unlock the keypad on the hand held remote in the MANU or AUTO mode to prevent inadvertent 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 7 Turns Hand me Held Remote isplay 53 On or Off and Shows TE Allows You Temperature 16 to Choose and Settings a the Manual Setti Turns POWER Swng Burner On MANU AUTO Selects Auto or Off E Setting Decreases ar ES Increases Room Room Temperature Temperature in AUTO Locks System in AUTO Mode to Pr
44. nclude 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 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 heat throughout the 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 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
45. ney flue damper open Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation page 12 10 www desatech com 114744 01B 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 Underside of 8 fs Mantel Shelf a 21 All minimum distances are in inches Minimum Non gt A Combustible A Log Set Material 12 18 20 22 24 lt 24 Models 8 tar faz fag 20 lt 18 Model j Top of Fireplace Minimum Non Distances to Combustible Underside of Material Height Mantel Opening Figure 6 Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood 7 Underside of Mantel Shelf All minimum E distances are Minimum Non in inches Combustible s E Log Sets Material a 18 O e 24 Models Top of Fireplace peas i ae Distances to di GA6050 Undersid
46. r 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 33 000 Btu Hr 73 000 Btu Hr Vent free appliance Total 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 space You will need no additional fresh air ventilation ARWARNING Iftheareainwhich the appliance may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusua
47. rvice person Heater produces unwanted odors 1 Heater burning vapors from paint hair spray glues cleaners chemicals new carpet etc See IMPOR TANT statement above 2 Low fuel supply propane LP only 3 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 1 Open window to ventilate room Stop using odor caus ing products while heater is running 2 Refill supply tank propane LP only 3 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connections page 15 Heater shuts off in use ODS operates 1 Not enough fresh air is avail able 2 Low line pressure 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged 1 Open window and or door for ventilation 2 Contact local natural or pro pane LP gas company 3 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position 1 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 2 Control valve or gas control defective 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 15 2 Replace control valve or gas control Gas odor during combustion 1 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 15 Log set cycles to pilot but room temperature drops toalowerthanideal level before log set comes back on 1 Hand held remote
48. s problem could be caused by one or both of the following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot Thermocouple connection loose at control valve Thermocouple damaged Control valve damaged 1 2 Press in control knob fully After ODS pilot lights keep con trol knob pressed in 30 seconds Wait one minute for safety in terlock system to reset Repeat ignition operation Fully open equipment shutoff valve A Contact local natural or propane LP gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace ODS pilot assembly Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more Replace pilot assembly Replace control valve Burner does not light after ODS pilot is lit LA Inlet gas pressure is too low Burner orifice s clogged Burner orifice s diameter is too small Remote selector in OFF position Wire disconnected from gas control Contact local natural or pro pane LP gas company Clean burner s see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace burner orifice s Replace burner orifice s Put remote selector in ON position See Wiring Diagram page 20 Delayed ignition of burner UA Manifold pressure is too low Burner orifice s clogged Mislocated crossover tube Contact local natural or pro pane LP gas company Clean burner s see Cleaning and Maintenan
49. s 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 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 ti
50. sed To Unlock press both buttons together on hand held remote control until the light stops flashing The hand held remote is now unlocked 18 www desatech com 114744 01B OPERATING HEATER Continued Control Button Turns Burner On and Off Figure 21 On Off Hand Held Remote Control Unit GHRCB THERMOSTAT SERIES MODEL GHRCTB The hand held remote can be operated using either the manual mode MANU or thermo static mode AUTO see Figure 22 To select Fahrenheit Centigrade mode display carefully press the C F mode button with the end of a paper clip or similar blunt object Manual Mode 1 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 and 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 te
51. stment Knob 114744 01B www desatech com 17 OPERATING HEATER Continued Ay 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 automatically with selector switch in the ON position Ignitor Electrode Ignitor Electrode Natural Propane LP Figure 19 Pilot 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 selector 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 the PILOT position 2 Use remote control manual OFF button 3 Set selector switch in the OFF position MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting Instructions page 17 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 Lighting Instructions page 17 OPTIONAL HAND HELD REMOTE OPERATION Note All remote control accessories must be purchased separately see Accessories page 27
52. ter will not work natural gas fireplace to private roperly mae z ete non utility gas wells This Installation Items Needed gas is commonly known as e control cover kit optional see Accessories wellhead gas page 27 e approved flexible gas hose and fittings pro vided with heater if allowed by local codes Installation Items Needed Before installing heater make sure you have the e sealant resistant to propane LP gas not items listed below provided Note Install optional GHRCTB Receiver and Hand Held Remote Control Kit see Accessories page 27 before installing gas log heater See in stallation instructions included with the kit e external regulator supplied by installer for propane LP models only e piping check local codes e sealant resistant to propane LP gas 1 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male equipment shutoff valve threads of gas fitting not provided Connect test gauge connection approved flexible gas hose to inlet side of gas sediment trap control see Figure 12 e tee joint Position heater assembly in fireplace e pipe wrench 3 Connect to gas supply See Connecting To approved flexible gas line with gas connector Gas Supply if allowed by local codes provided Gas Control Valve 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 shu
53. toff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 27 Flexible Gas Hose if allowed by local codes Figure 12 Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Control Valve 114744 01B www desatech com 13 INSTALLATION Continued Ay CAUTION Use only new For propane LP units the installer must supply black iron or steel pipe Inter an external regulator The external regulator will nally tinned copper tubing may reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce be used in certain areas Check incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches your local codes Use pipe of of water If you do not reduce incoming gas pres 1 2 diameter or greater to allow sure heater regulator damage could occur Install proper gas volume to heater If external regulator with the vent pointing down a E as shown in Figure 13 Pointing the vent down pipe is too small undue loss of protects it from freezing rain or sleet volume will occur External Installation must include an equipment shutoff Propane LP Regulator valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT Supply Tank Y tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from heater see Figure 14 Si IMPORTANT Install equipment shutoff valve in Ui an accessible location within 6 feet of the appli Vent E ance The equipment shutoff valve is for turning Pointing on or shutting off the gas to the appliance Down f Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to ma

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