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Desa Flame-Max VYS18NB User's Manual

1. Replace pilot assembly Replace control valve Contact local natural or propane LP gas company Clean burner s see Cleaning and Maintenance page 24 or replace burner orifice s Reconnect leads see Wir ing Diagram page 25 Replace battery in transmit ter and receiver Delayed ignition of one or both burners 1 Manifold pressure is too low Burner orifice s clogged Contact local natural or propane LP gas company Clean burner s see Cleaning and Maintenance page 24 or replace burner orifice s Burner backfiring during combustion 113093 01H 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged Damaged burner Gas regulator defective www desatech com Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 24 or replace burner orifice Replace damaged burner 3 Replace gas regulator 27 Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TROUBLESHOOTING REMEDY Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1 Not enough air Gas regulator defective Residues from manufac turing processes and logs curing 1 2 Check burner for dirt and debris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 24 Replace gas control Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Heater produces a whistling noise when burners are lit 1 Turning control knob to HI position when burners are cold Air in gas lin
2. 104099 01 098304 01 103784 02 103784 01 M12461 26 100609 01 099918 02 103284 02 Burner Outlet Tube Burner Outlet Tube Male Connector Burner Retainer Spring Burner Orifice Injector L Burner Orifice Injector N Burner Orifice Injector LP Burner Orifice Injector N Burner Orifice Injector L Switch Burner Pilot Tube NG Pilot Tube LP Pilot Tube NG Pilot Tube LP Gas Control Valve LP Gas Control Valve NG Lower Bracket Lower Bracket Screw 8 x 0 38 Painted Base Assembly Ignitor Cable Piezo Ignitor Plate Switch Heat Shield Screw Flame Adjustment Knob Off Pilot On Knob Screw Hex Sit Wsr 10 32 x 0 38 Pilot Tube Regulator to Pilot Pilot Regulator Wiring Harness DESCRIPTION Front Log Front Log Front Log Crossover Log Crossover Log Crossover Log Back Log Back Log Back Log ODS Pilot LP ODS Pilot NG ODS Nut Burner Outlet Tube L Burner Outlet Tube LP N N P G G P G G P Burner PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 100563 01 103877 01 100565 01 101137 02 GA6060 120466 01 Warning Plate Lighting Instructions Plate Warning Plate Fastener Hardware Kit Lava Rock Flexline with Fitting Not a field replaceable part 113093 01H www desatech com Qmm a 46
3. if you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department This heater shall not be installed in a bed room or bathroom unless installed as a vented appliance See nstalling Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation page 12 This gas log set may not be installed as a vented appliance in a bed room or bathroom in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Before installing in a solid fuel burning fire place 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 A dirty chimney flue may create and distribute soot within the house Inspect chimney flue for damage If damaged repair flue and firebox before operating heater Do not burn solid fuel in a masonry or UL 127 factory built fireplace in which a vent free room heater is installed If fireplace has glass doors never operate this heater with glass doors closed If you operate heater with doors closed heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst Make sure there are no obstructions across openings of fireplace To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance page 24 www desatech com 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Before using furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated the vapors from these products may create a white powde
4. 1 Open window to venti late room Stop using odor causing products while heater is running 2 Refill supply tank propane LP only 3 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Con nections page 16 Heater shuts off in use ODS operates Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combus tion 113093 01H 1 1 1 Not enough fresh air is available Low line pressure ODS pilot is partially clogged Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Control valve defective Foreign matter between control valve and burner Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page www desatech com 1 Open window and or door for ventilation 2 Contact local natural or propane LP gas company 3 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 24 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Con nections page 16 2 Replace control valve 1 Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter 2 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Con nections page 16 29 SPECIFICATIONS VINTAGE OAK LOG VARIABLE MANUALLY CONTROLLED VYS18PB Rating 16 000 27 000 Btu hr Gas Type Propane LP Ignition Piezo Manifold Pressure 8 0 w c Inlet Supply Pressure inches of water Maximum 14 w c Minimum 11 w c VYS18NB Rating 16 000 27 000 Btu hr Gas Type Natural Ignition Piezo Manifold Pressure 3 5 w
5. 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 WARNING Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF position before installing heater Remote Ready Models Only www desatech com 113093 01H INSTALLATION Continued A WARNING 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 quali fied chimney cleaner Creosote will ignite if highly heated A dirty chimney flue and firebox may cre ate and distribute soot within the house Inspect chimney flue for damage If damaged repair flue before operating heater 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 orkerosene lamps etc in the air exist may discolor walls or cause odors 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 AA WARNING Never install the heate
6. instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual KEY NO 1 2 3 11 12 13 14 15 16 AM 18 19 PART NO 122078 01 122078 02 1098276 01 M11084 38 102844 01 PP224 PP229 098867 10 098867 14 102780 05 111331 04 102798 01 1099056 21 1099056 20 1099056 19 1099056 18 111124 01 102963 01 102773 01 119583 01 102568 07 098508 01 098354 01 102445 01 098249 01 1099387 08 098271 10 100563 01 101055 02 100565 01 1100639 01 101449 04 101137 02 GA6060 120466 01 DESCRIPTION Piece Log Set One Piece Log Set Hex Head Plug 1 8 NPT Screw Hex Head 48 18 x 0 38 Painted Base Assembly Painted Base Assembly Lower Bracket _ODS Pilot Propane LP Gas _ODS Pilot Natural Gas Gas Regulator Propane LP Gas Regulator Natural Gas Outlet Burner Tube Propane LP Gas Outlet Burner Natural Gas Inlet Tube Burner Orifice Injector Propane LP Gas Burner Orifice Injector Natural Gas Burner Orifice Injector Propane LP Gas Burner Orifice Injector Natural Gas Burner Retainer Spring Burner Burner Control Valve Propane LP Gas Control Valve Natural Gas Valve Retainer Nut Control Knob Piezo Ignitor Nut M5 Pilot Tube _Ignitor Cable itj m PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN numm Warning Plate Lighting Instructions Plate Warning Plate Fastene
7. AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the ag gregate 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 ofthe 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 un confined space Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space Space Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms 1 Determine the volume of the space length x width x height Length x Width x Height volume of space Example Space size 20 ft length x 16 ft width x 8 ft ceiling height 2560 cu ft volume of space If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings add the volume of these
8. Minimum 11 w c VYD24NRB and VYD30NRB Rating 25 000 39 000 Btu hr Gas Type Natural Ignition Piezo Manifold Pressure 3 5 w c Inlet Supply Pressure inches of water Maximum 10 5 w c Minimum 5 w c TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about instal lation operation or troubleshooting If so con tact DESA Heating LLC at 1 866 672 6040 When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready You can also visit DESA Heating LLC s web site at www desatech com 113093 01H ACCESSORIES NOTICE All accessories may not be available for all fireplace models Purchase these accessories from your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories call DESA Heating LLC at 1 866 672 6040 for referral information You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual 7 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 e RECEIVER AND HAND HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT HRC200 For all Remote Ready Models Allows the gas log heater to be operated 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 A wall mount docking station is included 113093 01H RECEIVER AND HAND HELD REMOTE CONT
9. Remote does not function Remote Ready Models Only Battery is not installed Bat tery power is low Replace 9 volt batteries in receiver and hand held remote control Heater produces a clicking ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off 28 Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling www desatech com This is normal with most heaters If noise is exces sive contact qualified ser vice person 113093 01H Continued TROUBLESHOOTING building AA WARNING If you smell gas Shut off gas supply Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Fol low the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department IMPORTANT Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning sup plies paint paint remover cigarette smoke cements and glues new carpet or textiles etc create fumes These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors These odors will disappear over time OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Heater produces unwanted odors 1 Heater burning vapors from paint hair spray glues cleaners chemicals new carpet etc See IMPOR TANT statement above Low fuel supply propane LP only Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page
10. factory reconditioned products and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 30 days from the date of first purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been installed maintained and operated in accordance with DESA Heating LLC s warnings and instructions Terms Common to AII Warranties The following terms apply to all of the above warranties Always specify model number and serial number when contacting the manufacturer To make a claim under this warranty the bill of sale or other proof of purchase must be presented This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser when purchased from an authorized dealer and only when installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with this product This warranty covers the cost of part s required to restore this product to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Heating LLC Authorized Service Center or a provider approved by DESA Heating LLC Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this prod uct and or DESA Heating LLC who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty Travel handling transportation diagnostic material labor and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs unless expressly covered by this warranty are not reimbursable under this warranty and a
11. this manual for future reference For more information visit www desatech com TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety 2 Local COod6S irent ine tenente 5 Product Identification es 5 Optional Remote Control Accessories 5 Cleaning and 24 Replacement 25 Wititig Diagramt c oec ipee 25 Troubleshooting rre 26 Unpacking silt eee 5 Specificalions sss ect egets 30 Air for Combustion and Ventilation 6 Service Hints 30 Product Fealures e nne eere 6 Technical 30 Installation re ene 8 ACCOSSOl OS cede 31 P cR 18 p C IX 32 Inspecting Burners 23 Warranty Back Cover SAFETY A WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property dam age Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational proce dures For assistance or additional information consult a qualified in staller service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This ap pliance is for installation only in a solid fuel burning masonry or UL127 fac tory built fireplace or in a listed
12. turn off heater and let cool Remove blockage Blocked burner flame holes will create soot 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 Heating LLC at 1 866 672 6040 When calling DESA Heating LLC have ready your name your address model and serial numbers of your heater how heater was malfunctioning type of gas used propane LP or natural gas purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the part to the factory PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call DESA Heating LLC at 1 866 672 6040 for referral information When calling DESA Heating LLC have ready model number of your heater the replacement part number WIRING DIAGRAM Remote Ready Models Only 113093 01H Thermopile www desatech com 25 TROUBLESHOOTING A WARNING Turn off 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 OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY W
13. ventless firebox enclosure It is design cer tified for these installations in accordance with ANSI Z21 11 2 Exception Do not install this appliance in a factory built fireplace that includes instructions stat ing it has not been tested or should not be used with unvented gas logs 2 www desatech com WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heat er It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ven tilation section on page 6 of this manual This appliance may be in stalled in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohib ited by local codes This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer 113093 01H SAFETY Continued WARNING This productcon tains and or generates chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble op erate or service this fireplace Improper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explo sion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning AX DANGE
14. warranty e wall switch wall thermostat and safety information hand held ON OFF remote hand held thermostat remote See Accessories page 31 The wall thermostat or hand held thermostat may not be used where vented decorative listing is required 1 Remove logs and heater base assembly from carton Note Do not pick up heater base assem bly by burners This could damage heater Always handle base assembly by grate 2 Remove all protective packaging applied to logs and heater for shipment 3 Check heater for any shipping damage If heater is damaged call DESA Heating LLC at 1 866 672 6040 for replacement parts before returning to dealer 113093 01H www desatech com 5 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 heat ers 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 shutoff system The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free room heaters The ODS pilot shuts off the heater if the
15. 093 01H OPERATION Continued REMOTE READY MODELS 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 pressing 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 Ifthe average room temperature reach es arange of 82 F 28 C to 92 F 33 C 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 sig nals 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 This will occur in 8 or mor
16. 68 88 8 8838 85 uM EM NE 0802 3 1 Soe OE d Dc ori or N 1 1 GENE GE UE M tio iti it a 0 i oie gel ua Boi iti dti d 1 pope 1 ace DIESES m 4 ee 75 u 94 2 DE E NE 1 EL Eau zZ 0 su oT 3s 4 2 1 deu eel 1 TOE 5 Du Uu Of PO pes pe gw ISSN GNE EXE 1 1 GU ie 0 2 Don OPOE iw M EK SSS 9 _ 35 WARRANTY KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model located on product or identification tag Serial No located on product or identification tag Date Purchased Keep receipt for warranty verification DESA HEATING LLC LIMITED WARRANTIES New Products Standard Warranty DESA Heating LLC warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of four 4 years from the date of first purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been installed maintained and operated in accordance with DESA Heating LLC s warnings and instructions For products purchased for commercial industrial or rental usage this warranty is limited to 90 days from the date of first purchase Factory Reconditioned Products Limited Warranty DESA Heating LLC warrants
17. 9 for Manually Con trolled Models or page 21 for Remote Ready Models INSTALLING LOGS AX WARNING Failure to position 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 Ay CAUTION After installa tion and periodically thereafter check to ensure that no flame comes in contact with any log With the heater set to HI check to see if flames contact any log If so reposition logs according to the log installation instructions in this manual Flames contact ing logs will create soot It a is very important to install the logs exactly s instructed Do not modify logs Only use logs supplied with heater 113093 01H www desatech com Vintage Oak Logs Only 1 Place one piece log set on grate to fit as illustrated in Figure 20 Make sure bottom of front log is in front of U shaped cutout in center of chassis see Figure 20 IMPOR TANT Make sure log does not cover any burner ports see Figure 22 page 18 2 Place lava rock around base of heater if desired One Piece Log Set U shaped Cutout in Chassis Piece Log Set Golden Oak Logs Only 1 Place back log 1 on grate to fit as il lustrated in Figure 21 Make sure middle section at bottom of log set is seated into U shaped cutout in center of chassis see Figure 21 IMPORTANT Make sure log does not cover any burner
18. Close equipment shutoff valve see Figure Control Options 17 page 16 113093 01H www desatech com 21 OPERATION Continued REMOTE READY MODELS Ignitor Electrode Pilot Burner Figure 27 Pilot Natural Figure 26 Pilot Propane LP MANUAL LIGHTING iL PROCEDURE 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting Instructions pages 20 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 20 E OPTIONAL HAND HELD REMOTE OPERATION Note All remote control accessories must be purchased separately see Accessories pages 31 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 20 After lighting let pilot flame burn for about one minute Turn control knob to ON position Ad just flame adjustment knob anywhere between HI and LO Slide the selector switch to the REMOTE position see Figure 28 Flame Adjustment Knob Control Knob in On Position a0 amp A Selector Switch in Remote Position Optional Remote Control Figure 28 Setting the Selector Switch Control Knob and Flame Adjustment Knob for Hand Held Remote Operation 22 www desatech com Note The burner may light if hand held re mote w
19. DESA HEARTH PRODUCTS UNVENTED VENT FREE GAS LOG HEATER OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL SS S WS 2 ATA iom 7 WE LLL MMC SS aan R 2 III T Ly SO serviced by professionals who INN NN re PA M ELT E are certified in the U S by NFI OL 2 N P e National Fireplace Institute Se www nficertified org 8 Al OS Golden Oak Logs Shown FLAME MAX GOLDEN OAK LOG DESIGN Remote Ready Models VYD18 N P RB VYD24 N P RB and VYD30 N P RB FLAME MAX VINTAGE OAK LOG DESIGN Variable Manually Controlled Models VYS18 N P B and VYS24 N P B Also Design Certified As Vented Decorative Appliances WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do nottouch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplierfrom 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 INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain
20. LATION Continued LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS Minimum Firebox Log Front Rear Size Height Depth Width Width 18 17 14 24 20 24 17 14 28 21 30 17 14 34 24 Measured at 14 depth 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 Example The face of a mantel bookshelf etc is made of combustible material and protrudes 3 1 2 from the wall This com bustible material must be 4 from the side of the fireplace cabinet see Figure 4 Note When installing your gas logs into a manufactured firebox follow firebox manufacturer s instructions for minimum clearances to combustible materials B Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 42 NOTICE Manual control heaters may beusedas a vented product If so you mustalways run heater with chimney flue damper open If running heater with damper open noncombustible material above fireplace opening is not needed Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation page 12 12 107 2 8 24 Example 7 5 a Q AC 718 7 16 FIREBOX 5 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 INCHES Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall Figure 4 Minimum Clearance for C
21. R 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 heater may not be working properly Get fresh air at once Have heater serviced Some people are more af fected by carbon monoxide than others These include pregnant women people with heart or lung disease or anemia those under the influ ence of alcohol and those at high altitudes Natural and Propane LP Gas Natural and propane LP gases are odorless An odor making agent is added to the gas The odor helps you detect a gas leak However the odor added to the gas can fade Gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater AX WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous AX WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insertor other accessory notap proved for use with this heater 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 Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out oftraffic and away from furniture and draperies Do not plac
22. ROL KIT HRC100 For all Remote Ready Models Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off by us ing a hand held remote control A wall mount docking station is included WALL MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH GWMT1 For all Remote Ready Models The desired comfort setting can be selected on the wall thermostat and the log heater will auto matically cycle from pilot to the heat setting selected WALL MOUNT ON OFF SWITCH GWMS2 For all Remote Ready Models Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off with a wall switch DAMPER CLAMP GA6080 For Remote Ready and Variable Manu ally Controlled Models Permanently opens chimney flue damper for vented operation LAVA ROCK GA6060 For all models Order when additional rock is desired CLEANING KIT CCK For all models Your vent free gas appliance requires 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 FIRE CRACKLE CF6 A For all models Creates the sound of a real burning fire www desatech com 31 PARTS VARIABLE MANUALLY CONTROLLED BASE ASSEMBLY FOR FLAME MAX VINTAGE OAK LOG MODELS VYS18PB VYS18NB VYS24PB AND VYS24NB 32 www desatech com 113093 01H PARTS VARIABLE MANUALLY CONTROLLED BASE ASSEMBLY FOR FLAME MAX VINTAGE OAK LOG MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the
23. addition to meeting noncombustible mate rial 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 clear ances shown in Figure 7 when using hood NOTICE Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch If installed properly these temperatures meet the requirement of the national product standard Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual NOTICE If yourinstallation does not meet the minimum clear ances shown you must do one of the following operate the logs only with the flue damper open raise the mantel to an accept able height remove the mantel www desatech com 11 INSTALLATION Continued FLOOR CLEARANCES A If installing appliance on the floor level you must maintain the minimum distance of 14 to combustibles see Figure 8 B Ifcombustible materials are less than 14 tothe fireplace you
24. as 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 inthe REMOTE or ON position when the pilot is not lit This will drain the battery ON OFF SERIES MODEL HRC100 Hold the control button on the hand held remote until burner turns on Hold the control button again until burner turns off see Figure 29 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 Control Button Turns Burners On and Off Figure 29 On Off Hand Held Remote Control Unit HRC100 THERMOSTAT SERIES MODEL HRC200 The hand held remote can be operated using either the manual mode MANU or thermostatic mode AUTO see Figure 30 page 23 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 113
25. as units will have a slight curve but flame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 31 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Your pilot may vary from pilot shown Pilot Burner Figure 32 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Your pilot may vary from pilots shown www desatech com 23 INSPECTING BURNERS Continued BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES Air is drawn into the burner through the holes in the fitting at the burner entrance These holes may become blocked with dust or lint Periodically inspect these holes for any block age and clean if needed Blocked air holes will create soot MAIN BURNER Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heater running All slotted burner flame holes should be open with yellow flame pres ent All round burner flame holes should be open with a small blue flame present Some burner flame holes may become blocked by debris or rust with no flame present If so turn off heater and let cool Remove blockage Blocked burner flame holes will create soot CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning A CAUTION You must keep control areas burners and circulating air passageways of heater clean Inspect these areas of heater before each use Have heater inspected yearly by a quali fied service person Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting pet hair bedding mat
26. ble materials such as slate marble tile etc must be at least 1 2 thick With sheet metal you must have noncombustible material behind it Noncombustible material must extend at least 8 inches up for all models If noncombustible material is less than 12 you must install the fireplace hood accessory 24 and 30 Mod els Only Even if noncombustible material is more than 12 you may need the hood ac cessory to deflect heat away from your mantel shelf See Figure 5 page 10 and Figures 6 and 7 for minimum clearances Mantel Shelf 4 Underside of A Mantel Shelf m Minimum Noncombustible A Material V au Log Set 24 30 18 20 22 24 Models 8 8 14 M7 20 18 Model Y Y Top of Fireplace Opening Distances to Underside of Combustible igs Material Height Mantel Minimum Non Figure 6 Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood Mantel Shelf 4 Undersid of Mantel Shelf Minimum Noncombustible Material 12 15 18 20 Y Top of Hood Distances to Fireplac GA6050 Underside of Opening GA6052 or Mantel GA6053 1 Figure 7 Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood 113093 01H IMPORTANT If you cannot meet these mini mum clearances you must operate heater with chimney flue damper open Go to nstall ing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation page 12 MANTEL CLEARANCES In
27. bly Replace gas regulator 113093 01H TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released Burner does not light after ODS pilot is lit 1 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 thermocouple which al lows thermocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This problem could be caused by one or both of the following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot Thermocouple connection loose at control valve Thermocouple damaged Control valve damaged Inlet gas pressure is too low Burner orifice s clogged Thermopile leads discon nected or improperly con nected Remote Ready Models Only Burners will not come on in remote position Remote Ready Models Only 1 2 Press in control knob fully After ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds Wait one minute for safety interlock system to reset Repeat ignition operation Fully open equipment shut off valve A Contact local natural or propane LP gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 24 or replace ODS pilot assembly Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more
28. c Inlet Supply Pressure inches of water Maximum 10 5 w c Minimum 5 w c VYS24PB Rating 16 000 31 500 Btu hr Gas Type Propane LP Ignition Piezo Manifold Pressure 8 0 w c Inlet Supply Pressure inches of water Maximum 14 w c Minimum 11 w c VYS24NB Rating 16 000 31 500 Btu hr Gas Type Natural Ignition Piezo Manifold Pressure 3 5 w c Inlet Supply Pressure inches of water Maximum 10 5 w c Minimum 5 w c SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burners will have delayed ignition heater will not produce specified heat forpropane LP units propane LP gas sup ply may be low You may feel your gas pressure is too low If so contact your local propane LP or natural gas supplier 30 www desatech com GOLDEN OAK LOG REMOTE READY MODELS VYD18PRB Rating 21 000 30 000 Btu hr Gas Type Propane LP Ignition Piezo Manifold Pressure 8 0 w c nlet Supply Pressure inches of water Maximum 14 w c Minimum 11 w c VYD18NRB Rating 21 000 30 000 Btu hr Gas Type Natural Ignition Piezo Manifold Pressure 3 5 w c nlet Supply Pressure inches of water Maximum 10 5 w c Minimum 5 w c VYD24PRB and VYD30PRB Rating 25 000 39 000 Btu hr Gas Type Propane LP gnition Piezo Manifold Pressure 8 0 w c nlet Supply Pressure inches of water Maximum 14 w c
29. ctions are included with clamp accessory See chart for minimum permanent flue open ing 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 in e 29 sq in 7 39 sq in 8 51 sq in Chimney Minimum Permanent Height Flue Opening 6 to 15 39 sq in 15 to 30 29 sq in Damper _ mf Damper N N Y Damper Clamp Masonry Fireplace Manufactured Fireplace Figure 10 Attaching Damper Clamp 113093 01H INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY AX WARNING You must secure this heater to fireplace floor If not heater will move when you adjust controls Moving heater may cause a gas leak or log misplacement A WARNING If installing in a sunken fireplace special care is needed You must raise the fireplace floor to allow access to heater control panel This will in sure adequate air flow and guard against sooting and controls be ing damaged Raise fireplace floor with noncombustible material Make sure material is secure AX CAUTION Do not pick up heater base assembly by burn ers This could damage heater Only handle base assembly by grates IMPORTANT Make sure the heater burners are level If heater is not level heater will not work properly Installation Item
30. d plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from heater see Figure 15 or 16 depending on your model IMPORTANT Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating equipment shutoff valve to fireplaces 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 sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum LP gas We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 15 or Figure 16 page 15 depending on your model Lo cate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into heater controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong heater may not run properly PROPANE LP From External Regulator 11 W C to 14 W C Pressure NATURAL CSA Design Certified From Gas Meter Equipment Shutoff Valve 5 W C to With 1 8 NPT Tap 10 5 W C Pressure 3 Minimum IQ Tee Pipe Cap Joint Nippl
31. e Air passageways on heater blocked Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice s Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute Operate burners until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural or propane LP gas company Observe minimum installa tion clearances see pages 9 through 11 Clean burners see Cleaning and Maintenance page 24 or replace burner orifice White powder residue form ing within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture When heated vapors from furniture polish wax carpet cleaners etc may turn into white powder residue Turn heater off when us ing furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products Moisture condensation no ticed on windows Dark residue on logs inside of their fireplace Note Af ter removing all causes of residue deposits completely clean fireplace and appliance off residue before reusing appliance Not enough combustion ventilation air Improper log placement Drafts or other air currents affecting flame pattern Air holes at burner inlet blocked Burner flame holes blocked Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation require ments page 6 Properly locate logs see Installing Logs page 17 Eliminate source of drafts around heater Clean out air holes at burn er inlet Periodically repeat as needed Remove blockage or re place burner
32. e Approved Flexible Gas Hose if allowed Sediment Trap by local codes Figure 15 Gas Connection Variable Manually Controlled Models Only 113093 01H A CAUTION Avoid damage to regulator Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and or fittings Variable Manually Controlled Models Only A CAUTION Avoid damage to gas control Hold gas fitting with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and or fittings Remote Ready Models Only CSA Design PROPANE LP Certified Equipment From External Shutoff Valve With Regulator 11 1 8 NPT Tap W C to 14 W C Pressure NATURAL From Gas Meter exible x Gas Hose if 5 W C to allowed by lt N 10 5 W C local codes Pressure Nipple Joint M Sediment Trap Gas Control Figure 16 Gas Connection Remote Ready Models Only Purchase the optional CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment www desatech com 15 INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING Testall gas piping and connections internal and external to unit 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
33. e clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance Never place any objects on the heater Heater base 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 heater Whenusing the hand held remote accessory Remote Ready Models Only keep selec tor switch in the OFF position to prevent children from turning on burners with remote You must operate this heater with a fireplace screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running heater Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible ma terials gasoline and other flam mable vapors and liquids 113093 01H www desatech com SAFETY Continued This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases Do not place propane LP supply tank s inside any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outdoors propane LP units only If you smell gas shut off gas supply 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
34. e min utes depending upon location of remote transmitter and strength of batteries 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 op eration 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 Shows Temperature and Settings Locks Turns System to Hand Held Prevent Remote On Accidental or Off and Ignition NI Allows You to Choose Tums the Manual Burners setting On or Selects Off AUTO Increases or Mode Decreases Room wr Temperature in Mode Button AUTO Mode Figure 30 Thermostat Hand Held Remote Control Unit HRC200 INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 31 shows a correct pilot flame pattern Figure 32 shows an incorrect pilot flame pat tern The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple This will cause the thermo couple to cool When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 32 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appli ance page 19 Manually Controlled Models or page 21 Remote Ready Models see Troubleshooting page 26 113093 01H Note The pilot flame on natural g
35. erial etc AX WARNING Failure to keep the primary air opening s of the burner s clean may resultin sooting and property damage BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas This provides a clean burning flame Keep these holes clear of dust dirt lint and pet hair Clean these air in let holes prior to each heating season Blocked air holes 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 24 www desatech com can If using compressed air in a can please follow the directions on the can If you don t follow directions on the can you could dam age 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 holes on injector holder for dust and dirt see Figures 33 and 34 Injector Holder May Be Brass or Aluminum Depending on Model Burner Tube a Primary Air Inlet Holes Shape of Holes May Vary by Model Figure 33 Injector Holder On Outlet B
36. hen ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at ODS pilot 1 2 Ignitor electrode not nected to ignitor cable Ignitor cable pinched or wet Piezo ignitor nut is loose Broken ignitor cable Bad piezo ignitor Ignitor electrode positioned wrong Ignitor electrode broken 1 2 Reconnect ignitor cable Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base panel of log set Nut is located behind base panel Replace ignitor cable Replace piezo ignitor Replace pilot assembly Replace pilot assembly When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition 26 1 Gas supply turned off or equipment 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 Gas regulator setting is not correct www desatech com 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 control knob Repeat ignit ing operation until air is removed Contact local propane LP gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 24 or replace ODS pilot assem
37. mpted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace 20 any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water LIGHTING 8 INSTRUCTIONS ERE A WARNING 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 Make surethere are no obstructions across opening of fireplace 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 off a paper burning smell Orange flame will also be pres ent Open damper or window to vent smell This will only last a few hours Note Home owners generally prefer to oper ate 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 www desatech com 113093 01H OPERATION Continued REMOTE READY MODELS AX WARNING Damper handle will be hot if heater has been running 1 2 3
38. must install appliance atleast 5 above the combustible flooring see Figure 9 E Combustibl ER X Ex Min k RISISST Noncombustible Material Figure 8 Minimum Fireplace Clearances If Installed at Floor Level Hearth Material N alas Figure 9 Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above Combustible Flooring INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION Note When used as a vented heater ap pliance must be installed only in a solid fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of noncombustible material For Massachusetts Residents Only Instal lation of this vented gas log set in the Com monwealth of Massachusetts requires the damper be permanently removed or welded in the fully open position If your heater is a manually 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 Combustible 12 www desatech com 2 State or local codes do not permit vent free operation 3 You prefer vented operation If reasons number 1 or 2 apply to you you must permanently open chimney flue damper You must install the damper clamp accessory to order see Accessories page 31 This will insure vented operation see Fig ure 10 The damper clamp will keep damper open Installation instru
39. nal control accessories do so at this time Remote Ready Models Only Follow all directions provided with accessory 9 Drill holes at marked locations using 3 16 drill bit 10 Attach base assembly to fireplace floor using two masonry screws in hardware package Heater Gas Regulator Figure 11 Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Gas Regulator Variable Manually Controlled Models Only Y Flexible Gas Hose Provided if allowed by local codes Figure 12 Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Remote Ready Models Only www desatech com 13 INSTALLATION Continued Bracket with Screw Holes Figure 13 Attaching Base to Fireplace Floor Variable Manually Controlled Models Only CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING This appliance requires a 1 2 NPT National Pipe Thread inlet connection to the pressure regulator A WARNING A qualified ser vice person must connect heater to gas supply Follow all local codes A 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 bel
40. ntact 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 22 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec onds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob If control knob does not pop out when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 4 through 8 Slightly push in and turn control knob coun terclockwise to the ON position Wait one minute and switch selector Switch to the ON position to light burners Note AUTO is only functional when using GWMT1 or GWMS2 optional ac cessories Set flame adjustment knob to any level between HI and LO To leave pilot lit and shut off burners only turn control knob clockwise N to the PILOT position or use remote control manual OFF button or set selector switch in the OFF position WARNING Make sure the se lectorswitchis inthe OFF position when you are away from home for long periods of time Heater will come onautomatically with selec tor switch in the ON position 2a 2b TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position Set selector switch in the OFF position If Using Optional Hand Held Remote Set selector switch in the OFF position to prevent draining battery Button Location Shown as Supplied No 3
41. ntact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 through 7 8 Slightly depress and turn control knob counterclockwise the HI position The burner should light Set control knob to any heat level between HI and LO 9 To leave pilot lit and shut off burners only turn control knob clockwise N to the HI position then press in and turn clock wise N to PILOT position A CAUTION Do not try to ad just heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve E VARIABLE CONTROL OPERATION The variable control valve can be set to any heat setting and flame height desired by sim ply turning the control knob until that setting is attained Even the lowest setting provides realistic dancing yellow flames Selecting higher settings produces greater heat output This results in increased heating comfort A WARNING Do not operate heater between PILOT and HI positions A CAUTION Do not try to ad just heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve mu TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1 Press in and turn control knob clockwise 4 N to the HI position 2 Turn the control knob clockwise to the PILOT position 3 Press in control knob and turn clockwise N to the OFF position 4 Close equipment shutoff valve see Figure 17 page 16 www desatech com 19 OPERATION Continued MANUALLY CONTROLLED MODELS Ignitor Electrode Pilo
42. o pane LP see Figures 18 and 19 page 16 Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once Equipment Open Shutoff Valve T T Closed Figure 17 Equipment Shutoff Valve Propane LP Equipment Supply Tank D Shutoff Valve N Gas Control Valve Location Figure 18 Checking Gas Joints Propane LP Model Shown Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Meter Gas Control Valve Location Figure 19 Checking Gas Joints Natural Gas Only 16 www desatech com 113093 01H INSTALLATION Continued PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS 1 2 Open equipment shutoff valve see Figure 17 page 16 Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open pro pane LP supply tank valve Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to control valve Manually Controlled Models or to gas control Remote Ready Models see Figures 18 and 19 page 16 Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Light heater see Operation page 18 for Manually Controlled Models or page 20 for Remote Ready Models Check all other internal joints for leaks Turn off heater see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 1
43. ode ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation 6 www desatech com All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications 1 Unusually Tight Construction 2 Unconfined Space 3 Confined Space The information on pages 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 un usually 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 additional fresh air See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 8 If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed to Determining Fresh Air Flow For Heater Location page 7 113093 01H
44. ombustible to Wall 10 www desatech com Minimum Noncombustible Material Clearances If Not Using Mantel Note If using a mantel proceed to If Using Mantel page 11 If not using a 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 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 and 30 Models Only See Figure 5 for minimum clearances Noncombustible Material Distance A Requirements for Safe Installation Noncombustible material okay 24 or 30 Models Install fireplace hood accessory GA6050 GA6052 or GA6053 see Accesso ries page 31 18 Model Noncombus tible material okay 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 12 or more Between 8 and 12 Less than 8 Heat Resistant Material Figure 5 Heat Resistant Material Slate Marble Tile etc Above Fireplace 113093 01H INSTALLATION Continued If Using Mantel You must have noncombustible material s above the fireplace opening Noncombusti
45. once A CAUTION Make sure exter nal regulator has been installed between propane LP supply and heater See guidelines un der Connecting to Gas Supply page 14 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 equip ment 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 equip ment 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 Checkalljoints 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 fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Figure 17 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 pr
46. oom Option 2 Option 1 Remove Door into Adjoining Option Z 12 zzz EB z Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two perma nent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 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 thermo stat controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent Outlet To Attic m Crawl Space Air i Ventilated loietan Crawl Space Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Outdoors INSTALLATION 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 pri mary heat 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 the event of a power outage you can use this heater as your primary heat source Ay WARNING
47. ow external regulator supplied by installer piping check local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas equipment shutoff valve test gauge connection sediment trap tee joint pipe wrench A CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable al ternative to test gauge connection Purchase the optional CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer 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 re duce incoming gas pressure heater regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 14 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet A CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater If pipe is too small undue loss of volume will occur Propane LP External Supply Tank Regulator 2 9 al Vent Pointing Down 3 xEcS 3l79 9532 DR Figure 14 External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down 14 www desatech com 113093 01H INSTALLATION Continued Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve union an
48. page 20 fully open Set selector switch in the OFF position STOP Read the safety information Make sure equipment shutoff valve is AX WARNING Burners will come on automatically within one minute when the selector switch is in the ON position after the pilot is lit 4 Press in and turn control knob clock wise N to the OFF position see Figure 25 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 20 If you don t smell gas go to the next step Press in and turn control knob counter clockwise to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see Figure 25 Note You may be running this heater for the first time after hooking up to gas supply If so the control knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds 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 The pilot is attached to the front burner If needed keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights Control Flame Adjustment Knob Knob Ree o 4 N A Ignitor Selector Switch in OFF Position Button Figure 25 Control Knob and Ignitor 8 10 11 12 A CAUTION Do not try to ad just heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve Note If pilot does not stay lit co
49. ports see Figure 22 page 18 X Crossover Log 3 Figure 21 Installing Golden Oak Log Set 17 INSTALLATION Continued Place front log 2 against front grate prongs as shown in Figure 21 page 17 Place crossover log 3 on top of front and back logs as shown in Figure 21 page 17 Place lava rock around base of heater if desired Figure 22 Installing Log Set Top View Logs will vary from illustration OPERATION MANUALLY CONTROLLED MODELS u FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING AR 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 A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department 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 quali fied ser
50. quate clearances around air openings 113093 01H LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care Follow all local codes In the absence of local codes State of Massachusetts The installation use the latest edition of The National Fuel must be made by a licensed plumber Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Available front Massachusetts American National Standards Institute Inc Sellers of unvented propane or natural 1430 Broadway gas fired supplemental room heaters New York NY 10018 shall provide to each purchaser a copy of National Fire Protection Association Inc 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit Batterymarch Park Vent free gas products are prohibited for Quincy MA 02269 bedroom and bathroom installation in the Note Where listed vented decorative logs Commonwealth of Massachusetts are required thermostat operation is not permitted PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Flame Max Golden e Oak Logs Three Flame Max Vintage Oak Logs One Piece Log Set Piece Log Set Piezo Ignitor Optional Selector Switch Base Base Flame Control Assembly Assembly Optional Adjustment Knob Control Remote Knob Knob Ponte Figure 1 Product Identification OPTIONAL REMOTE UNPACKING CONTROL ACCESSORIES There are four optional remote controls that can A CAUTION Donotremove data be purchased separately for Remote Ready Plates from grate assembly Data Models Only plates contain important
51. r Caution Decal Control Position Decal Hardware Kit Lava Rock Flexline with Fitting Not a field replaceable part 113093 01H www desatech com QQN OF sees ee fad a gt QTY JI 1 1 nenn 1 8 JUNNE i ies 1 eo ee 1 m 1 a 1 A E 1 K 1 E 1 1 1 1 ANE ti d oo oo 4l JUNNE i 1 TE 1 o 1 ce 1 A 1 2 1 1 By Ey eu 33 PARTS REMOTE READY BASE ASSEMBLY FOR FLAME MAX GOLDEN OAK LOG MODELS VYD18PRB VYD18NRB VYD24PRB VYD24NRB VYD30PRB AND VYD30NRB LT 34 www desatech com 113093 01H PARTS REMOTE READY BASE ASSEMBLY FOR FLAME MAX GOLDEN OAK LOG MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual KEY NO 1A 1B 1C NO 10 11 12 13 14 16 dl 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 29 PART NO 122081 02 122081 05 113549 03 122081 03 122081 06 113550 03 122081 01 122081 04 113548 03 PP225 PP231 098249 01 104422 05 103342 03 111331 10 111331 03 098264 02 411124 01 099056 19 099056 18 099056 17 099056 16 099056 37 14579 102980 01 102772 01 099387 15 099387 13 099387 12 099387 09 103781 02 103781 01 103345 01 103345 02 M11084 38 098271 10 102445 01 103587 02
52. r in a bedroom or bathroom unless installed as a vented appliance see page 12 inarecreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 36 from front and 42 from top of heater for side clearances see Figure 4 page 10 in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add moisture tothe air Although this is beneficial installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Airfor Combustion and Ventila tion page 6 CHECK GAS TYPE Use the correct gas type natural or propane LP for your unit If your gas supply is not cor rect do not install log set Call dealer where you bought log set for proper type fireplace A WARNING This appliance is equipped for either natural gas or propane LP gas but not both Gas type is indicated on the rat ing plate Field conversionis not permitted INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES FOR VENT FREE OPERATION A 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 Front 36 Carefully follow these instructions This will ensure safe installation into a masonry UL127 listed manufactured fireplace or listed vent free firebox 113093 01H www desatech com 9 INSTAL
53. r residue within burner box or on adjacent walls and furniture This heater needs fresh outside air venti lation to run properly This heater has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS shuts down the heater if enough fresh air is not available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation page 6 If heater keeps shutting off see Troubleshooting page 26 Do not run heater where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored e under dusty conditions Do not use this heater to cook food or burn paper or other objects Do not use heater if any part has been ex posed to or under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part ofthe 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 sized or larger Turn heater off and let cool before ser vicing installing or repairing Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF position Remote Ready Models Only Only a qualified 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 Models Only Operating heater above elevations of 4 500 feet may cause pilot outage To prevent performance problems do not use propane LP fuel tank of less than 100 Ib capacity propane LP units only Provide ade
54. re is not enough fresh air PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This heater has a piezo ignitor This system re quires no matches batteries or other sources to light heater AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Ay WARNING This heater shall notbe installed unless the required volume of indoorcombustion airis provided by the method described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 the International Fuel Gas Code or applicable local codes Read the following instructions to insure properfresh 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 Dur ing heating months home owners want their homes as airtight as possible While it is good to make your home energy efficient your home needs to breathe Fresh air must enter your home All fuel burning ap pliances 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 C
55. re the responsibility of the owner Excluded from this warranty are products or parts that fail or become damaged due to misuse accidents improper installation lack of proper maintenance tampering or alteration s This is DESA Heating LLC s exclusive warranty and to the full extent allowed by law this express warranty excludes any and all other warranties express or implied written or verbal 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 new products and 30 days on factory reconditioned products from the date of first purchase DESA Heating LLC makes no other warranties regarding this product DESA Heating LLC s liability is limited to the purchase price of the product and DESA Heating LLC shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever under any circumstances including indirect incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state For information about this warranty contact DESA DESA Heating LLC 2701 Industrial Drive Bowling Green KY 42101 113093 01 113093 01 www desatech com Rev H NOT A UPC 1 866 672 6040 09 08
56. rooms to the total volume of the space 2 Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine the maximum Btu Hr the space can support volume of space x 20 Maxi mum Btu Hr the space can support Example 2560 cu ft volume of space x 20 51 200 maximum Btu Hr the space can support 3 Addthe Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space cu ft Vent free fireplace Btu Hr Gas water heater Btu Hr Gas furnace Btu Hr Vented gas heater Btu Hr 113093 01H 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 heater Vent free fireplace Total 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 above example is a confined space because the actual Btu Hr used is more than the maximum Btu Hr the space can sup port 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 adjoin ing room or add ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air From Inside Building page 8 B Ven
57. s Needed 113093 01H hardware package provided with heater approved flexible gas hose and fittings provided if allowed by local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas not provided electric drill with 3 16 drill bit metal or masonry as applicable flathead screwdriver pipe wrench Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas fitting provided For Variable Manually Controlled Models connect approved flexible gas hose to gas regulator of heater see Figure 11 For Remote Ready models connect approved flexible gas hose to gas control fitting in heater see Figure 12 Flexible Gas Hose Provided if allowed by local codes IMPORTANT Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting flexible gas hose Variable Manually Controlled Models Only Hold gas fitting with wrench when connecting flexible gas hose Remote Ready Models Only 2 Locate two masonry screws in hardware package 3 Place heater base in fireplace Place logs in their proper position on heater base see Installing Logs page 17 5 Center heater base and logs front to back and side to side in fireplace 6 Carefully remove logs without moving heater base 7 Mark screw locations through one hole on each side of the mounting bracket see Figure 13 page 14 If installing in a brick bottom fireplace mark screw locations in mortar joint of bricks 8 Remove heater base from fireplace If installing optio
58. t Burner Note Appearance of pilot assembly will vary by model Figure 24 Pilot mil MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions page 19 2 Press control knob and light pilot with match 3 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec onds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Now follow step 8 under Lighting Instructions page 19 REMOTE READY MODELS 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 A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e f 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 quali fied service technician or gas supplier Force or atte
59. t if heater has been running 1 2 113093 01H STOP Read the safety information page 18 Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open Press in and turn control knob clockwise N to the OFF position Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information page 18 If you don t smell gas go to the next step Slightly depress and turn control knob counterclockwise A to the PILOT position Keep control knob pressed in for five 5 seconds see Figure 23 Note You may be running this heater for the first time after hooking up to gas supply If so the control knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds 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 The pilot is attached to the burner If needed keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights Note If pilot does not light contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure page 20 Ignitor Button Control Knob Figure 23 Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location 7 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec onds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob If control knob does not pop out when released co
60. t room directly to the outdoors See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 8 C Install a lower Btu Hr fireplace if lower Btu Hr size makes room unconfined If the actual Btu Hr used is less than the maxi mum Btu Hr the space can support the space is an unconfined space You will need no additional fresh air ventilation 40 000 Btu Hr 33 000 Btu Hr 73 000 WARNING Ifthe area which the heater may be operated does not meet the required volume for indoor combustion air combus tion and ventilation air shall be provided by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 the International Fuel Gas Code or applicable local codes www desatech com 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must provide two permanent openings one within 12 ofthe ceiling and one within 12 of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces see options 1 and 2 Figure 2 You can also remove door into adjoining room see option 3 Figure 2 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts SSS N Ventilation Grills Into Ventilation Grills Adjoining Or Into Adjoining Room R
61. urner Tube Ports Slots Burner Tube Pilot Assembly Pilot Air Inlet Hole Figure 34 Pilot Inlet Air Hole 113093 01H CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued 3 Blowairthrough 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 holes 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 assembly There is a small pilot air inlet hole about two inches from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly see Figure 34 page 24 With the unit off lightly blow air through the air inlet hole You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available LOGS f you remove logs for cleaning refer to Installing Logs page 17 to properly replace logs Replace log s if broken or chipped dime sized or larger MAIN BURNER Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heater running All slotted burner flame holes should be open with yellow flame pres ent All round burner flame holes should be open with a small blue flame present Some burner flame holes may become blocked by debris or rust with no flame present If so
62. vice technician or gas supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion INSTRUCTIONS 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 LIGHTING water A WARNING f 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 Make surethere are no obstructions across opening of fireplace 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 off a paper burning smell Orange flame will also be pres ent Open damper or window to vent smell This will only last a few hours www desatech com 113093 01H OPERATION Continued MANUALLY CONTROLLED MODELS Note Home owners generally prefer to oper ate 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 ho

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