Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VTDMV18NA Desa
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Sav e this manual for future reference. For more information, visit www .desatech.com W ARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol- lowed exactly , a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
www .desatech.com 1 14926-01B 2 W ARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer , service agency or the gas supplier .
www .desatech.com 1 14926-01B 3 SAFETY INFORMA TION W ARN ING : Th is pro duc t co n- ta ins an d/o r gen era tes c he mic als kno wn t o the Sta te o f Cal ifo rni a to cause c anc er or b irt h def ect s or oth er rep rod uct ive ha rm. W ARNING: Keep flue open when operating unit.
www .desatech.com 1 14926-01B 4 Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible ma- terials, gasoline and other flam- mable vapors and liquids. Ch ild ren an d ad ul ts sh ou ld be al ert ed t o t he ha zar d of h ig h te m- pe rat ure an d sho uld st ay aw ay to av oid bu rns or cl oth ing ig nit ion .
www .desatech.com 1 14926-01B 5 PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION W ARNING: Failure to posi- tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury .
www .desatech.com 1 14926-01B 6 CHECK GAS TYPE Use the cor rec t gas type (na tur al or propa ne /LP ) for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct, do not instal in fireplace. Call dealer where you bought the appliance for proper type of appliance.
www .desatech.com 1 14926-01B 7 INST ALLING APPLIANCE W ARNING: Special care is required if you are installing the unit into a sunken fireplace. Y ou must raise the fireplace floor to allow access to gas log cont rols. Thi s wil l ins ure ade quate air flow and guard against sooting.
www .desatech.com 1 14926-01B 8 INST ALLA TION Continued CA U T I O N : U s e o n l y ne w , b l a ck i r o n or st ee l p i p e. In te rn al ly -t in ne d co ppe r tu bi ng may b e use d in ce rta in are as. C he ck you r lo ca l co des . Us e p ipe o f 1/ 2" di ame ter or gr ea ter t o all ow pro per ga s vol - um e t o he at er .
www .desatech.com 1 14926-01B 9 INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 8 - Equipment Shutoff V alve Equipment Shutoff V alve Open Closed Figure 10 - Checking Gas Joints (Natural Gas Only) Control V alve Loca.
www .desatech.com 1 14926-01B 10 5. W ait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. If you then smell gas, STOP! Follow "B" in the safety information in column 1. If you don't smell gas, go on the next step. 6. Pr ess in and turn control knob counter - clockwise to the PILOT position.
www .desatech.com 1 14926-01B 1 1 NOTICE: Y ou must light the pilot before using the hand-held re- mote control unit. See Lighting Instructions on page 10. After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about one minute. T urn control knob to ON posi- tion.
www .desatech.com 1 14926-01B 12 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE W ARNING: T urn off the ap- pliance and allow to cool before cleaning. CA UT ION : Y ou mus t k eep co ntr ol are as, b ur ner s and c ir - cu lat ing a ir p ass age way s of fi re- pl ace cl ean .
www .desatech.com 1 14926-01B 13 TROUBLESHOO TING W ARNING: T urn off appliance and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater . CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS pilot unit.
www .desatech.com 1 14926-01B 14 OBSERVED PROBLEM ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is re - leased Burner does not light after ODS/ pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during com- bustion REMEDY 1. Press in control knob fully 2.
www .desatech.com 1 14926-01B 15 OBSERVED PROBLEM Dark orange flame in burner dur- ing burner combustion Slig ht smoke or odor during in itia l operation Produces a whistling noise when burners are lit White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture REMEDY 1 .
www .desatech.com 1 14926-01B 16 OBSERVED PROBLEM Appliance produces a clicking/ ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off Appliance produces unwanted odors Appliance shuts off in use Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion REMEDY 1.
www .desatech.com 1 14926-01B 17 SPECIFICA TIONS This appliance has been design certified to ANSI ZZ1.60-2003 and CSA 2.26-2003 Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in Solid Fuel Burning Fir eplaces by OMNI T est Laboratories.
www .desatech.com 1 14926-01B 18 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN VTDMV24NA, VTDMV24P A VTDMV18NA, VTDMV18P A 1 2 3 4 5 6 17 16 15 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 14 13.
www .desatech.com 1 14926-01B 19 P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater . When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 12 of this manual. KEY P ART NUMBER NO. VTDMV24NA VTDMV24P A VTDMV18NA VTDMV18P A DESCRIPTION QTY .
2701 Industrial Drive P .O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www .desatech.com NOT A UPC Model Serial No. Date Purchased 1 14926-01 Rev . B 01/05 114926 01 WARRANTY INFORMA TION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory .
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