Desa CVTR18 User's Manual
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1. Ember Bed Grate Figure 18 Installing Ember Bed Figure 19 Installing Back log Figure 21 Installing Logs OPERATING APPLIANCE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING AX WARNING Keep flue open when operating unit A WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result caus ing property damage personal injury or loss of life 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 f you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department u LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 STOP Read the safety information above 2 Turn the gas shutoff valve to OFF 3 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas If you then smell gas STOP Fol low the safety information above If you don t smell gas go on to the next step 4 Light a match and lay it on top of the U shaped burner near the edge of the cover on the right side of the pan 5 Slowly turn the gas shutoff valve ON until the burner ignites If the burner doesn t ignite within 10 seconds with the match burning turn the shutoff valve OF2. 5 Apply thread sealant to the 1 8 brass pipe nipple and thread it onto the mani fold block Tighten with a 7 16 wrench 6 Slipthe airrestrictor over the 1 8 pipe nipple Apply thread sealant to the male threads and install the rear burner nozzle onto the fitting Tighten with a 9 16 wrench 7 Place the grate assembly over the burner pan Install the rear burner bracket onto the grate with the 2 black Phillips head 10 screws provided Do not tighten at this time see Figure 9 8 Install the U burner from the left side with the open end in the front see Fig ure 9 Hold the rear of the burner higherthan the bracket Slide the burner over the air restrictor fitting Lower the rear of the burner into the slots on the burner bracket Install the burner clip and tighten the nuts and screws 9 Install 3 8 flare x 3 8 male pipe elbow into the inlet of the manifold block Install the pipe plug into the top of the manifold block Use thread sealant Rear Burner Nozzle Air Restrictor a m Pipe SE Nipple Front Burner Burner Inlet Manifold Fitting Block Figure 8 Kit Assembly Burner Grate Bracket Burner Pan Pipo Elbow Figure 9 Installing Burner Installation and Gas Connection 1 Thread the gas supply fitting to the fireplace gas supply pipe Use thread sealant 2 Place the burner pan assembly in the center of the fireplace floor Make sure the front of pan faces forward 3 Inst
3. wm 5 Pilot adjustment screw closed 6 Pilot is clogged 7 Low gas pressure WN Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve Turn control knob to PILOT position Press in control knob while in PILOT position Continue holding down control knob Re peat igniting operation until air is removed Adjust pilot flame for approximately 2 blue flame Clean pilot see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 17 or replace pilot assembly Replace gas control Pilot lights but flame goes out when control 1 Control knob not fully pressed in knob is released GA9053 Only 2 Control knob not pressed in long enough Manual shutoff valve not fully open Pilot flame not touching thermocouple which allows thermocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This prob lem could be caused by one or both of the following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged pilot 5 Thermocouple connection loose at con trol valve Thermocouple damaged Control valve damaged AU MO Press in control knob fully After pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds Fully open manual shutoff valve A Contact local natural gas company B Clean pilot see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 17 or replace pilot assembly Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more Replace thermocouple Replace control valve Burner does not light after pilot is lit 1 Burner orific
4. 1 2 PSIG 1 Close manual shutoff valve see Fig ure 7 2 Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter 3 Check all joints from gas meter to manual shutoff valve see Figure 7 Apply mix ture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once Manual Shutoff Valve Lie ie A LLL 92 YS Z iy Gas Meter gj 7 GA IA EIA z P D o O Uy VM ob ah Figure 7 Checking Gas Joints HEARTH KIT ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION Kit Assembly Note Be sure all pipe threaded connections are tight and have thread compound to prevent leaks 1 Remove burner inlet fitting from front burner installed in burner pan see Fig ure 8 2 Make sure ports on front burner are facing the front open side of burner pan Refit if needed 3 Using thread sealant resistant to the action of propane LP gas on larger end of fitting screw the burner inlet fitting through the hole and into the front burner see Figure 8 Tighten using a 7 8 wrench If using propane LP gas see Propane LP Gas Conversions page 10 4 Apply thread sealant compound to the 3 8 male threads of the burner inlet fitting Thread the manifold block see Figure 8 onto the burner inlet fitting Use the bottom hole of the block 901049 OWNER S MANUAL
5. 6 If you don t smell gas go to the next step 5 Turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position and press in Keep control knob pressed in for five 5 seconds Note You may be running this log set for the first time after hooking up to gas supply If so the control knob may need to be pressed in for 30 sec onds This will allow air to bleed from the gas system f control knob does not pop up when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs 6 With control knob pressed in push down and release ignitor button This will light pilot The pilot is attached to the rear of the front burner If needed keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights Note If pilot does not stay lit con tact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match 7 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 through 7 8 Turncontrol knob counterclockwise FK to the ON position Burner should light If burner does not light call a qualified service person Control Knob Pilot Ignitor Figure 22 Ignitor and Control Knob Thermo Pilot couple o 0 Figure 23 Thermocouple and Pilot I TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Appliance 1 Turn control knob clockwise N to the PILOT position 2 Press in and turn control c
6. 901752 02 901752 01 Rear Burner 102843 01 102843 01 Burner Clip 901246 01 901246 02 Log Grate 098304 01 098304 01 Screw 10 16 x 38 901762 01 901762 01 Burner Bracket 901754 02 901754 01 Front Burner 901753 02 901753 01 Burner Pan 901750 01 901750 01 Nozzle 901064 05 901064 01 Natural Gas Injector 901066 01 901066 01 Brass Air Mixer Natural Gas 901761 01 901761 01 1 8 Hex Nipple 901760 01 901760 01 Manifold Block 901751 01 901751 01 Air Restrictor 901756 01 901756 01 Valve Cover 901056 01 901056 01 Brass Elbow Flare Fitting 901058 01 901058 01 Brass 3 8 FLR x 1 2 FPT Adapter 101628 01 101628 01 Gas Line 10 Flex 901769 02 901769 01 Ember Bed 901527 01 901527 01 Top Log CS 12 CC 901563 01 901563 01 Top Log CS 16 CC 901525 01 901525 01 Top Log CS 11 CC 901540 01 901540 01 Top Log CS 18 CC 901524 01 901524 01 Top Log CS 10 CC 901676 01 901676 01 Top Log CS 13Y CC 901530 01 Bottom Log CSB 18 CC 901532 01 Bottom Log CS 24 CC 901759 01 901759 01 Manifold Plug PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 901036 01 901036 01 RADCO GEN Rating Plate 901039 08 901038 04 Rating Information Plate 901242 01 901242 01 Damper Clamp ANOaRWNDN 2 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 901049 19 Comfort lu VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS PARTS CENTRALS These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses They have agreed to support our customer s needs by providing original repl
7. effi cient than ever New materials increased insulation and new construction methods helpreduce heatlossin 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 itis good to make your home energy efficient your home needs to breathe Fresh air must enter your home All fuel burning appliances need fresh air for proper com bustion and ventilation Exhaust fans fireplaces clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate You must provide ad equate 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 NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Sec tion 5 3 Airfor Combustion and Ventilation All spaces in homes fall into one ofthe three following ventilation classifications 1 Unusually Tight Construction 2 Unconfined Space 3 Confined Space The information on pages 4 through 6 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and win dows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is de fined as construction whe
8. fire place gas supply pipe see Figure 10 page 9 Adjust to most convenient po sition 5 Install the gas flex line to the gas supply fitting Carefully shape tube to attach to adapter fitting 6 Place the burner pan assembly in the center of the fireplace floor Make sure the front of pan faces forward 7 Test for leaks following instructions under Testing Burner for Leaks page 11 8 Retighten and adjust the location of the gas control as necessary The gas con trol should be level with the control rod to the front Install valve cover to burner pan using screws provided 10 Install thermocouple pilot and ignitor onto valve cover as shown in Figure 14 Use the provided screws 11 Push the control rod extension onto the D shaped control rod through the cen ter hole in the cover 12 Install the position decal and control knob making sure to align the marks with the correct stop positions of the gas control Pilot position will allow the knob to push in about 1 2 Align the decals in the pilot position Pan Manifold Block Valve Control Rod Figure 11 Installing Gas Control Valve Thermocouple and Line Figure 12 Gas Control Valve with Ther mocouple and Pilot Inlet Opening Gas Inlet Fitting Figure 13 Installing Inlet Fitting and Gas Connector Tube Gas Control Valve 10 Pilot e Control Rod Extension Control Knob Figure 14 Installing Cover Cont
9. for minimum flue opening WARNING This is a gas fired appliance It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation section on page 4 of this manual This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by state or local codes Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer Save this manual for future reference VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS SAFETY INFORMATION A WARNINGS Ay WARNING Keep flue open when operating unit IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble oper ate or service this log set Im properuseofthislog setcancause 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 re semble 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 monoxide 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 Gas Natural gas i
10. inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 1 Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room Option O 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Outlet Air Ventilated Attic Outlet Air Inlet Air To Attic E Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Outdoors 901049 OWNER S MANUAL N STAL LAT O N Btu Input Btu Input Minimum MODEL DESCRIPTION Natural Gas Propane Gas Vent Opening A CAUTION Do not remove CVTR18 18 Triple Burner 60 000 50 000 8 dia the metal data plates attached CVTR24 24 Triple Burner 70 000 60 000 8 dia to the burner pan The data plates contain important warranty in formation MINIMUM FIREBOX SIZES LOG FRONT BACK A SIZE WIDTH WIDTH DEPTH HEIGHT WARNING Before installing 18 2g 16 14 18 in a solid fuel burning fireplace a d n E the chimney flue and firebox must 24 29 17 15 2 18 be cleaned of soot creosote e ashes and loose paint by a quali Dira dod Mead none fied chimney cleaner Creosote UNE will ignite ifhighly heated A dirty chimney flue may create and dis SPECIFICATIONS WE BURNER ORIFICE tribute soot within the house In nae LO
11. tected shut off the gas valve immedi ately Tighten or reassemble the loose connection s using pipe joint com pound until burner system is leak free 4 When the burner is tested and leak free observe the individual tongues of flame on the burner Note The burner design includes more ports on the outside of the bar Make sure that all ports are clear and producing flame evenly across the burner If any ports appear blocked clear them by removing the burner manifold and reaming the ports with a modified paper clip or other suitable tool 5 When finished testing turn the gas shutoff valve OFF to extinguish all flames ADDING PAN MATERIAL 1 Open the bag of Ash Bed Material ver miculite and spread it evenly across the burner pan to the top You may over flow the front and sides of the pan to cover the entire pan and connecting hardware 2 Open the glowing embers and evenly cover the Ash Bed Material vermicu lite in the burner pan VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING THE EMBER BED AND LOGS 1 Place the ember bed over log grate as shown in Figure 18 2 Position the back log flush against back of ember bed as shown in Figure 19 3 Place the middle layer of logs as shown in Figure 20 Notice the grove in the back log for placement of log to the far right Adequate space should be left between logs and ember bed for flames 4 Placethe top layer of logs as shown in Figure 21
12. 800 845 5301 Parts Department Heater and Fireplace Store 1922 N Route 9 Cape May Court NJ 08210 1110 609 624 0678 Parts Department 901049 OWNER S MANUAL NOTES 901049 21 VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS NOTES OWNER S MANUAL NOTES 901049 23 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 COMFORT GLOW VENTED GAS LOGS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects on burner system for two 2 years and logs for a lifetime 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 log set 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 International who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure
13. F and repeat steps 1 through 4 again 901049 OPERATING APPLIANCE Continued GAS SHUTOFF VALVE OPERATION Flame Adjustment Adjust the flame ON OFF by turning the gas shutoff valve counterclockwise to open or clockwise to close as necessary Shutting Off Appliance Turn gas shutoff valve clockwise N to the OFF position B cunNGLocs MEME During the 2 3 hour appliance break in period you may detect an odor from the appliance as the various paints and com pounds used in the manufacturing of this log set cure This is a normal and tempo rary situation that is not cause for alarm However you may want to provide extra ventilation to the room during this time To ensure proper curing of the logs e Ignite a 2 flame and maintain it for 1 hour Burnthelogs in consecutive 1 hour pe riods raising the flame an additional 2 to full flame height for a total of three hours 901049 OWNER S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR GA9053 Note Operation instructions for GA9153 Remote Ready Valve Pilot Kit will be included with the Kit 1 STOP Read the safety information page 12 2 Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open 3 Pressin and turn control knob clock wise to the OFF position 4 Waitfive 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas around log set and near floor If you smell gas STOP See Safety information page 2 and Air For Combustion And Ventila tion pages 4 through
14. G NATURAL PROPANE LP spect chimney flue for damage Min Max SIZE FRONT REAR FRONT REAR NG 5 5 10 5 18 046 4x 064 036 4x 043 NOTICE Installation service and 24 064 4x 064 4x 04 repair of this appliance must be H 13 os ve O26 TODAS performed by a qualified installer service agency company or gas supplier experienced with this type of gas appliance Only fac tory authorized components listed in these instructions may be used in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction Any modifications to this kit or use of unauthorized components or ac cessory items will void the manufacturer s warranty and may result in a hazardous condition FLUE OPENING SPECIFICATIONS Note This vented appliance must be in stalled only in a solid fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of non combustible material The charts in Figure 4 indicate technical information regarding the installation of your gas log set Please make sure that all of the specifications shown are applicable be fore installation is attempted The fireplace must include a working flue and venting system with the minimum open ings shown in the Figure 4 901049 Figure 4 Technical Information Charts CHECK GAS TYPE Use only natural ga
15. GA9053 see chart on page 7 onto the fitting Tighten with a 9 16 wrench Proceed with step 7 page 9 in Hearth Kit As sembly Rear Burner Nozzle Air Restrictor Burner Burner Inlet Fitting i Manifold Block Figure 15 Kit Assembly Injector for Natural Gas g Figure 16 Burner Inlet Fitting with Injectors 901049 OWNER S MANUAL Changing Pilot Orifice The pilot is provided with a natural gas orifice installed For propane LP gas you must remove it and replace it with an pro pane LP orifice The hardware kit contains an propane LP orifice with a red stripe for converting the pilot 1 Gently loosen and remove the pilot line connection from the bracket see Figure 17 2 Replace the injector see Figure 17 with the propane LP pilot injector with the red stripe 3 Replace and tighten the pilot line to the bracket 4 Continue with step 3 under Natural Gas Installation page 10 N Pilot Injector A Figure 17 Installing Propane LP Pilot Orifice TESTING BURNER FOR LEAKS 1 Generously apply soapy solution to all connections A WARNING Never check for gas leaks with open flame 2 Light the burner with the shutoff valve no more than half open and holding a match slightly in front of the pan see Lighting Instructions page 12 3 Inspect all connections for bubbles raw gas odor or flame from any area other than the burner leaks If leaks are de
16. Hr Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr Gas furnace gx BITE Gas fireplace logs 55 000 Btu Hr Vented gas heater Btu Hr Total 95 000 Btu Hr Vent free heater 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 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 95 000 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 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 adjoin ing room or add ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air From Inside Building page 6 B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 6 C Install a lower Btu Hr heater if lower Btu Hr size makes room unconfined If the actual Btu Hr used is less than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support the space is an unconfined space You will need no additional fresh air ventilation A WARNING If the area in which the appliance may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfin
17. NATURAL GAS LOG VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCES OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL TESTED AND LISTED BY CERTIFICATION USTING TESTING gt INSPECTION Std RADCO Listing No 1292 WARNING Ifthe information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life Donotstore oruse gasoline or otherflammable 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 Donottouch any electrical switch do notuse 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 Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier Models CVTR18 and CVTR24 APPROVED WARNING Improper installa tion adjustment alteration ser vice ormaintenance can cause injury or property damage Re fer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This appliance is for installation only in a solid fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory built fireplace con structed of noncombustible material and connected to a working flue See page 7
18. Q A G A Design Certified Manual Shutoff Valve With 1 8 NPT Tap 3 Minimum bU CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS A WARNING Test all gas pip ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing Cor rect all leaks at once A WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 1 Disconnect log set and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping system 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles form ing show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Reconnect log set and manual shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings for leaks From Gas Meter 5 W C to 10 5 W C Pressure Cap Pipe Nipple Tee Joint Sediment Trap Figure 6 Gas Connection Purchase the optional A G A design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 17 Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment 8 901049 INSTALLATION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
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20. all items for any shipping dam age If damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought the product OPTIONAL PRODUCT FEATURES ON OFF SAFETY VALVE PILOT KIT AND PROPANE LP CONVERSION An optional valve safety pilot kit with a piezo ignitor is available for this appliance This system requires no matches batteries or other sources to light You must use this optional system for LP conversion See Ac cessories page 17 REMOTE CONTROL READY MILLIVOLT SAFETY VALVE PILOT KIT An optional millivolt valve safety pilot kit with a piezo ignitor is available for this appliance This system requires no matches batteries or other sources to light This system may be connected to a wall switch or hand held wireless remote control See Ac cessories page 17 REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES There is an optional hand held ON OFF remote control that can be purchased sepa rately for this log set You must use the millivolt valve safety pilot kit to use remote accessories with this appliance See Acces sories page 17 VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Ay WARNING This appliance shall not be installed in a con fined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate com bustion and ventilation air Read the following instructions to in sure proper fresh air for this and other fuel burning appliances in your home Today s homes are built more energy
21. all the flex gas line to the gas sup ply fitting Carefully shape tube to at tach to adapter fitting see Figure 10 4 Replace valve cover Gas Supply Fitting Burner Pan Assembly Facing Front of Fireplace Figure 10 Connecting Gas to Appliance Continued VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL GA9050 SERIES ON OFF SAFETY VALVE PILOT KIT ASSEMBLY For additional convenience and safety or for propane LP conversion an optional ON OFF safety valve pilot kit is available See Accessories page 17 A WARNING You must use a ON OFF safety valve pilot kit for propane LP conversion Natural Gas Installation 1 Thread the gas control valve onto the close pipe nipple see Figure 11 Use thread sealant on the male threads of the fitting Thread other end of the nipple into the burner manifold block Hold the manifold block with a wrench to prevent stressing the connections to the burners Make sure the control rod is facing the front see Figure 11 2 Attach the pilot gas line to the pilot out let of the gas control valve and tighten Connect the thermocouple to the rear of the gas control valve see Figure 12 Do not overtighten If using propane LP gas see Changing Pilot Orifice page 11 3 Install the inlet fitting into the inlet opening of the gas control valve see Figure 13 Use thread sealant on the male pipe threads 4 Thread the gas supply fitting to the
22. e clogged GA9053 Only 2 Inlet gas pressure is too low Burner orifice diameter is too small Thermocouple leads disconnected or im properly connected AU Clean burner orifice Contact local natural or propane LP gas company Replace burner orifice Reconnect leads Delayed ignition burner GA9053 Only 1 Pilot flame needs adjusting 2 Wrong pilot orifice www desatech com 901049 15 Adjust pilot flame for approximately 2 blue flame Replace pilot orifice set Continued Comfort lu VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS TROUBLESHOOTING Continued Ay WARNING If you smell gas building 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 Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department IMPORTANT Operating log set 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 Log Set produces a clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off 1 Metal expanding while heating or con tracting while cooling 1 This is common with
23. ed space or if the building is of unusually tight construction provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANS 2223 1 1992 Section 5 3 or applicable local codes Continued 901049 5 VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS 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 pro vide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces see options 1 and2 Figure 2 You can also remove door into adjoining room see op tion 3 Figure 2 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts AX WARNING Rework work sheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two per manent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for
24. eded Before installing log set make sure you have the items listed below piping check local codes sealant resistant to LP gas manual shutoff valve test gauge connection adjustable crescent wrench or pliers sediment trap tee joint pipe wrench 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 log set If pipe is too small undue loss of pressure will occur Installation must include a manual shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from log set see Figure 6 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in a clogged burner injector CAUTION Use pipe joint seal ant that is resistant to liquid pe troleum LP gas Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 6 Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into log set controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong log set may not run properly Approved Flexible Gas Hose if allowed by local codes
25. g set shall not be installed in a con fined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventila tion grills between them 901049 OWNER S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 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 1 Determine the volume of the space length x width x height Length x Width x Height cu ft volume of space Example Space size 20 ft length x 16 ft width x 8 ft ceiling height 2560 cu ft volume of space If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space 2 Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu Hr the space can support volume of space 50 cu ft maximum Btu Hr the space can support Example 2560 cu ft volume of space 50 cu ft 51 2 or 51 200 maximum Btu Hr the space can support 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space Gas fireplace logs Btu Hr Example Gas water heater LL Btu
26. l DESA International s Technical Service De partment at 1 800 DESA LOG 1 800 337 2564 Whencalling DESA International haveready your name your address modelandserial numbers of yourfireplace how fireplace was malfunctioning type of gas used propane LP or natural gas e purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the defec tive part to the factory PARTS NOT UNDER WAR RANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product or Parts Central see page 20 If they can t supply original replacement part s call DESA International s Parts Department at 1 800 972 7879 for referral information Whencalling DESA International haveready model number of your fireplace thereplacement part number 901049 OWNER S MANUAL ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories call DESA International s Sales Department at 1 800 432 2382 for information You can also write to the ad dress listed on the back page of this manual MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 Forall models Manual shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap Fits 1 2 NPT pipe RECEIVER AND HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRC Series For all models Allows the gas log set to be turned on and off by using a hand held remote control Valve Pilot Kit GA9153 must be used with this remote ON OFF SAFETY VALVE PILOT KIT GA9053 1 Not Shown For all models Required for P
27. lockwise to the OFF position Shutting Off Burner Only pilot stays lit Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS TROUBLESHOOTING Note For additional help visit DESA International s technical service web site at www desatech com Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation OBSERVED PROBLEM AX WARNING Turn off log set andletcoolbefore servicing Only aqualified service person should service and repair log set POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Log set is smoking sooting excessively Note It is natural and unavoidable for vented gas log sets to produce moderate levels of carbon soot where flames contact the logs This is especially true with propane LP gas 1 2 Poor fuel quality Fireplace venting system not drafting properly Excessive flame impingement or blockage Improper fuel air mixture Excessive gas supply pressure 1 2 Contact local natural or propane LP gas company Adjust damper wide open and or have fireplace and venting professionally cleaned and checked Separate the logs to allow more flame passage Remove any foreign items from the flame pattern and or check for proper orifice sizing Preheat flue in very cold weather Burner is excessively noisy Note The movement and combustion of gas will create low unavoidable levels of noise Passage of air gas acros
28. most log sets If noise is excessive contact qualified ser vice person Log Set produces unwanted odors Log Set burning vapors from paint hair spray glues cleaners chemicals new carpet etc See IMPORTANT state ment above Open flue to maximum Stop using odor causing products while log set is running 2 Gas leak See Warning statementat 2 Locate and correct all leaks see Check top of page ing Gas Connections page 8 Gas odor even when control knobisinOFF 1 Gas leak See Warning statementat 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Check position top of page ing Gas Connections page 8 Control valve defective Replace control valve Gas odor during combustion Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page www desatech com 16 Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 8 901049 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Keep the area around the log set clean and clear of debris Occasionally you may use a soft bristle brush to clean logs Once every year a qualified agency or certified chimney sweep should exam ine and clean the venting system of the fireplace 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 or Parts Central see page 21 If they can t supply original replacement part s cal
29. ool before touching Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with log set Do not use appliance if any part has been exposed to or under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to in spect the room appliance and to replace any part of the control system if using GA9053 or GA9153 and any gas con trol which has been under water To help prevent breakage new logs must be broken in see Curing logs page 13 Turn log set off and let cool before ser vicing installing or repairing Only a qualified service person should install service or repair log set 901049 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Grate Front Burner Figure 1 Product Identification Serial Number LOCAL CODES Install and use log set with care Follow all local codes In the absence of local codes use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223 1 also known as NFPA 54 Available from American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 901049 OWNER S MANUAL Valve Cover UNPACKING A CAUTION Do not remove the metal data plates from the burner pan The data plates contain im portant product information 1 Remove logs hearth kit pan materi als and hardware from carton 2 Remove all protective packaging ap plied to logs and base for shipment 3 Check
30. re a walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a con tinuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6x10 kg per pa sec m or less with open ings 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 be tween sole plates and floors be tween wall ceiling joints be tween wall panels at penetra tions 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 De termining Fresh Air Flow For Log Set Location page 5 Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223 1 1992 Section 5 3 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate inputrating of all appliances installed in that space Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are in stalled through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space This lo
31. re place screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running log set This log set is designed to be smoke less If logs ever appear to smoke turn off appliance and call a qualified ser vice person Note During initial op eration slight smoking could occur due to log curing and the burning of manu facturing residues You may wish to add more ventilation by opening a window To reduce the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Main tenance page 17 Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace Avoid any drafts that al ter burner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can increase sooting 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Do not use a blower insert heat ex changer insert or other accessory not approved for use with this log set This log set needs fresh outside air ven tilation to run properly See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 4 through 6 Do not run log set where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored under dusty conditions Do not burn solid fuel in the fireplace after installing the log set Do not use this log set to cook food or burn paper or other objects Log set becomes very hot when in use Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing igni tion Log set will remain hot for a time after shutdown Allow surface to c
32. rol Knob and Piezo Ignitor lt gt 5 ES ee Piezo Ignitor Propane LP Gas Conversion To convert to propane LP gas the burner inlet fitting must be removed and pilot ori fice must be replaced Burner Inlet Fitting Note Be sure all pipe threaded connections are tight and have thread compound to prevent leaks Be sure to use the correct orifice for your unit See chart on page 7 1 Remove the burner inlet fitting from the front burner manifold installed in burner pan See Figure 15 page 11 2 Make sure ports on front burner mani fold are facing the front open side of burner pan Refit if needed 3 Replace front burner injector with the provided injector See chart on page 7 and Figure 16 page 11 Using thread sealant resistant to the action of pro pane LP gas on larger end of fitting screw the burner inlet fitting through the hole and into the burner manifold Tighten using a 7 8 wrench 901049 INSTALLATION Continued 4 Apply thread sealant compound to the 3 8 male threads of the burner inlet fitting Thread the manifold block see Figure 15 onto the burner inlet fitting Use the bottom hole of the block 5 Apply thread sealant to the 1 8 brass pipe nipple and thread it into the mani fold block see Figure 15 Tighten with a 7 16 wrench 6 Sliptheairrestrictor over the 1 8 pipe nipple Apply thread sealant to the male threads and install the rear burner in jector provided with the
33. ropane LP installation REMOTE READY VALVE PILOT KIT GA9153 1 Not Shown For all models PINE CONES GA9650 Not Shown For all models Use for additional decora tion only Carton of 6 Boxes 3 pine cones per box ASH BED MATERIAL Vermiculite GA9750 Not Shown For all models Carton of 6 GLOWING EMBERS GA9950 Not Shown For all models Use for firebox decoration only SILICA SAND GA9850 Not Shown For all models Use for firebox decoration only Carton of 6 LAVA ROCK GA6067 Not Shown For all models Use for firebox decoration only DECORATIVE ASH BED CONTROL COVER CDABK Not Shown An attractive way to cover control knob and piezo ignitor 18 ORNAMENTAL GRATE ENHANCER GA9350 Not Shown For 18 models only Additional decoration for front grate 24 ORNAMENTAL GRATE ENHANCER GA9360 Not Shown For 24 models only Additional decoration for front grate 30 ORNAMENTAL GRATE ENHANCER GA9370 Not Shown For30 models only Additional decoration for front grate VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN CVTR18 CVTR24 18 901049 OWNER S MANUAL PARTS LI ST This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual CVTR18 CVTR24 KEY PART NUMBER FOR NO CVTR18 CVTR24 DESCRIPTION QTY 098249 01 098249 01 ODS Nut
34. s If your gas supply is not natural gas you must install ON OFF Safety Valve Pilot Kit see Accessories page 17 Call dealer where you bought log set If the fireplace does not have a gas supply shut off valve one must be installed VENTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION The fireplace chimney flue and vent must be drafting properly To check the vent for proper drafting Light a tightly rolled news paper on one end and place it at the inside front edge of the fireplace Observe the smoke and be sure the vent is properly drawing it up the chimney If the smoke spills outinto the room extinguish the flame and remove any obstruction until proper venting is achieved The chimney flue must remain open a mini mum of 3 at all times during the operation of this log set Continued VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP Secure the damper stop clamp provided to the leading edge of the damper as shown in Figure 5 If for any reason this clamp doesn t work on your fireplace another suitable clamp or permanent stop must be installed orthe damper blade must be cut orremoved Damper Clamp N SS Damper Damper Masonry Fireplace Manufactured Fireplace Damper Clamp Damper E Figure 5 Attaching Damper Clamp CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY Ay WARNING A qualified ser vice person must connect log set to gas supply Follow all local codes Installation Items Ne
35. s irregular sur faces Relieve any tight bends or kinks in gas supply line Burner flame is too low or too high Incorrect gas supply or pressure Blocked burner orifice or burner mani fold ports Improper burner orifice size www desatech com 14 Check for proper gas supply pressure Free burner orifice and manifold ports of any burrs paint or other blockage Verify proper burner orifice sizing see Figure 4 page 7 901049 OWNER S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed there is no 1 Ignitor electrode not connected to igni 1 Reconnect ignitor cable spark at pilot GA9053 Only tor cable 2 Ignitor cable pinched or wet Uo Bad ground on piezo ignitor Broken ignitor cable Bad piezo ignitor Ignitor electrode broken Ignitor electrode positioned wrong NANA 2 ZA Du Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry Scrape away paint on bracket for better contact with ground on piezo ignitor Replace ignitor cable Replace piezo ignitor Replace electrode Reposition electrode Rh When ignitor button is pressed there is Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff spark at pilot but no ignition GA9053 Only valve closed Control knob not in PILOT position Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4 Airin gas lines when installed
36. s 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 Itis your guide to safe and proper operation of this log set AR WARNING Any change to this log set or its controls can be dangerous This appliance as supplied is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is con vertible for use with propane LP using the GA9053 or GA9153 pilot kit 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 if you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Never install the log set inarecreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 42 inches from the front top or sides of the log set in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas Before installing in a solid fuel burn ing fireplace the chimney flue and fire box must be cleaned of soot creosote ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner Creosote will ignite if highly heated Inspect chimney flue for damage You must operate this log set with a fi
37. s 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 DES N INTERNATIONAL 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 www desatech com 901049 01 901049 01 Rev A
38. to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty The log set 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 log set will be the responsibility of the owner TO THEFULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THELAW OF THEJURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURA TION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO TWO 2 YEARS ON BURNER SYSTEM AND A LIFETIME ON LOGS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE AND DESA INTERNATIONAL S LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA INTERNATIONAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation on implied warranties or exclusion or limitation on damages may not apply to you Thi
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