Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FLAME-MAX Vintage Desa
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UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) GAS LOG HEA TER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Save this manual for future reference. Save this manual for future reference. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal injury, or loss of life.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMA TION ................................................................... 2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION ................
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 3 3 SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued 1. 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.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 4 LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 5 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New mate- rials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 6 40,000 33,000 73,000 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.
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110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 8 INST ALLA TION NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supple- mental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your primary heat source.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 9 9 Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installation into a masonry, UL127-listed manufactured fireplace, or listed vent-free firebox.
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110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 11 11 INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION Note: When used as a vented heater, appliance must be installed only in a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of noncombustible material.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 12 INST ALLA TION Continued Heater Gas Regulator Flexible Gas Hose (if allowed by local codes) Figu.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 13 13 Propane/LP Supply Tank External Regulator CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: This appliance requires a 1/2" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pres- sure regulator.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 14 INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 17 - Gas Connection (Variable Manually-Controlled and Thermostat-Controlled Models Only) * Purchase the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer .
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 15 15 INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 19 - Equipment Shutoff Valve Figure 20 - Checking Gas Joints .
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 16 INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLATION Installing Logs (Cont.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 17 17 1 2 3 4 5 Golden Oak Five-Piece Log Set Each log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you identify the log when installing. It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 18 OPERA TING HEA TER WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing prop- erty damage, personal injury or loss of life.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 19 19 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. F ollow steps 1 thr ough 5 under Lighting Instructions , page 18. 2. Depress contr ol knob and light pilot with match.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 20 Thermocouple Ignitor Electrode Pilot Burner PILOT OFF LO HI Figure 32 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location 4. W ait f i ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 21 21 C. Use only y our hand to push in or turn the gas contr ol knob . Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or tur n by hand, don’t try to r epair it, call a qualified ser vice techni- cian or gas supplier .
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 22 Shutting Off Heater 1. T urn contr ol knob clockwise to the OFF position. 2a. Set selector switch in the OFF position. 2b . If Using Optional Hand-Held Remote: Set selector switch in the OFF position to pre vent draining battery .
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 23 23 INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 39 shows a correct pilot flame pattern.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 24 WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners, and circulating air passageways of heater clean.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 25 25 TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed .
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 27 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued 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 building.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 28 OPTIONAL POSITIONING OF THERMOST A T SENSING BULB (Thermostat-Controlled Models Only) FOR MASONR.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 29 29 Vintage Oak 18" Variable Vintage Oak 24" and 30" Golden Oak 18" Variable .
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 30 SER VICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low • pilot will not stay lit • burners will have de.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 31 31 ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE - GA5010 For all models. Equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap. Fits 1/2" NPT pipe.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 32 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN VARIABLE MANUALLY- CONTROLLED FLAME-MAX ® VINTAGE OAK LOG MODELS .
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 33 33 P AR TS LIST VARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED FLAME-MAX ® VINTAGE OAK LOG MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 29 of this manual.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 34 5 21 11 12 13 1-5 1-4 21 8 21 21 6 7 10 9 16 15 17 19 3 18 14 18 4 20 17 2 1-1 1-2 1-3 *Note: Th.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 35 35 KEY PART NUMBER FOR NO. VYD18PA VYD24PA VYD30PA VYD36PA DESCRIPTION QTY.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 36 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN VARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED FLAME-MAX ® GOLDEN OAK LOG MODELS VY.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 37 37 P AR TS LIST VARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED 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 29 of this manual.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 38 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN THERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED FLAME-MAX ® GOLDEN OAK LOG MODELS VYD18PTA,.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 39 39 P AR TS LIST THERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED 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 29 of this manual.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 40 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE-READY FLAME-MAX ® GOLDEN OAK LOG MODELS VYD18PRA, HD18PR, .
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 41 41 P AR TS LIST REMOTE-READY 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 29 of this manual.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 42 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE-READY FLAME-MAX ® GOLDEN OAK LOG MODELS VYD18NRA, HD18NR, .
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 43 43 P AR TS LIST REMOTE-READY 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 29 of this manual.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 44 NOTES __________________________________________________________________________________________.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 45 45 • ACCESSORIES 1. Where will the product be used? ❍ Living/Family Room ❍ Office/W arehouse ❍ Utility Shed/Outbuilding ❍ Garage ❍ Bedroom ❍ Bathroom ❍ Other 2.
110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 46 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 Postage Required TM T APE T AP.
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110399-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 48 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com 110399-01 Rev. A 06/02 NOT A UPC KEEP THIS WARRANTY W ARRANTY INFORMA TION Model Serial No.
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