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DESA INTERNATIONAL

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)

PROPANE GAS LOG HEATER

®

Manually Control Models Also Designed Certified as Vented Decorative Appliance

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

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

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 appli-
ance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch;

do not use any phone in your build-
ing.

• Immediately call your gas supplier

from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas sup-

plier, call the fire department.

Installation and service must be

performed by a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: Improper installation, adjust-
ment, alteration, service, or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage.
Refer to this manual for correct installa-
tion and operational procedures. For as-
sistance or additional information con-
sult a qualified installer, service agency,
or the gas supplier.

WARNING: This gas log set is for installa-
tion in a masonry solid fuel burning fire-
place, a U.L. listed manufactured solid
fuel burning fireplace or an AGA design
certified vent-free firebox or stove (in-
cluding LogMate™ Series) listed for use
with these gas log models .

WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired
heater. 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 Com-
bustion and Ventilation” section in this
manual.

LO

PILOT

OFF

HI

LO

PILOT

OFF

HI

18", 24", and 30"

(“B” Models) Variable Manually-Controlled

and (“A” Models) Thermostatically Controlled

SPLIT OAK DESIGN

AMERICAN OAK DESIGN

18", 24", and 30"

Variable Manually-Controlled

Summary of Contents for American Oak Design Unvented Propane Gas Log Heater Model Split Oak and American Oak Design

Page 1: ...sup plier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer ser vice agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improper installation adjust ment alteration service...

Page 2: ...spect chimney flue for damage If damaged operate heater with flue damper closed 7 If fireplace has glass doors never op erate this heater with glass doors closed If you operate heater with doors close...

Page 3: ...n is not permitted 1 Remove logs and heater base assem bly from carton Note Do not pick up heater base assembly by burners This could damage heater Always handle base assembly by grate 2 Remove all pr...

Page 4: ...3 per kw of the aggregate inputratingofallappliancesinstalledinthat space Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are in stalled through openings not furnished with doors a...

Page 5: ...e ANSI Z223 1 1992 Section 5 3 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 m...

Page 6: ...learances see Figure 5 A Clearances from the side of the fire place opening to any combustible wall should not be less than 16 inches B Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling...

Page 7: ...antel shelf See chart below and Figures 7 and 8 page 8 for minimum clearances IMPORTANT Ifyoucannotmeettheseminimumclearances youmustoperateheaterwith chimney flue damper open Go to Installing Damper...

Page 8: ...050 GA6052 Top of Fireplace Opening Underside of Mantel Shelf Floor Clearances A If installing appliance on the floor level you must maintain the minimum dis tance of 14 to combustibles see Fig ure 9...

Page 9: ...xible gas hose and fittings not provided if allowed by local codes sealant resistant to LP gas not provided electric drill with 3 16 masonry drill bit 1 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male thread...

Page 10: ...excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain...

Page 11: ...on necting to Gas Supply page 10 CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS ON POSITION OFF POSITION Figure 16 Manual Shutoff Valve Open Closed Manual Shutoff Valve Figure 17 Checking Gas Joints Thermostat Gas Valve or...

Page 12: ...Slide rear log 1 into place behind rear burner see Figure 18 2 Slide front log 2 into place behind front burner Make sure tabs at bottom of log are behind front burner see Fig ure 19 3 Place crossover...

Page 13: ...behind metal posts on front burner Make sure the grooves in the bottom of the log fit over the grate Bring the log forward next to the metal posts The pegs on the log must be on top see Figure 23 3 S...

Page 14: ...lace will cause glass to burst Also if fireplace opening has vents at the bottom you must open the vents before operating heater You must operate this heater withafireplacescreeninplace Make sure fire...

Page 15: ...mostat Controlled Models Only Thethermostatcontrolknobcanbesetto anycomfortlevelbetweenHiandLo The thermostat will gradually modulate the heatoutputandflameheightfromhigher to lower settings or pilot...

Page 16: ...tting Off Burners Only pilot stays lit 1 Turn the control knob clockwise Clockwise to the HIGH position 2 Press in and turn control knob clock wise Clockwise to the pilot position Thermocouple Ignitor...

Page 17: ...lames with yellow tipping Dirt or other fine particles are burned by heater causing brief patches of orange flame CORRECT FLAME PATTERN AT HIGH POSITION INCORRECT FLAME PATTERN AT HIGH POSITION Figure...

Page 18: ...ODS pilot 6 Thermocouple connection loose at con trol valve 7 Thermocouple damaged 8 Control valve damaged REMEDY 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep...

Page 19: ...debris If found clean burner s see Cleaning and Maintenance page 17 2 Replace gas regulator 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a...

Page 20: ...ntrol valve defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 1 Thermostat sensing bulb needs to be repositioned REMEDY 1 This is common with...

Page 21: ...thermostat sensing bulb IMPORTANT Do not force or bend the thermostat sensing bulb or capillary 4 The thermostat sensing bulb may be located to the lower right front side of fireplace Determine locat...

Page 22: ...ropane Only Propane Only Propane Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 7 9 W C 7 9 W C 7 9 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 14 14 14 Minimum 11 11 11 For purpose of input adjustm...

Page 23: ...CS30NV A B CS30PV A B VENT FREE LOGMATE FIRE BOXES Available in 32 36 and 42 models May be paired with the logs listed below Circulating fireboxes feature louvers and anoptionalblower Non circulating...

Page 24: ...G HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Variable Manually Controlled Models 18 20 19 26 25 21 21 27 28 6 7 8 29 29 25 10 9 11 12 13 15 22 23 27 1 27 2 24 7 1 7 2 14 16 17 4 5 3 2 1L 1R VS18PVB CFS18PVB V...

Page 25: ...ezoIgnitor 1 12 098867 10 098867 10 098867 10 Gas Regulator 1 13 M11084 38 M11084 38 M11084 38 Screw 2 14 101011 01 101011 02 101011 03 Inlet Tube 1 15 098354 01 098354 01 098354 01 Control Knob 1 16...

Page 26: ...ROPANE GAS LOG HEATER 31 6 25 6 7 8 9 10 11 8 8 29 13 12 13 14 15 16 18 17 19 24 26 27 7 1 7 2 29 22 23 21 28 20 30 10 1 10 2 4 5 3 2 1R 1L ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Thermostat Controlled Models VS1...

Page 27: ...01331 06 101331 07 Base Assembly with decals 1 13 098271 07 098271 06 098271 06 Ignitor Cable 1 14 102445 01 102445 01 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 15 098867 10 098867 10 098867 10 Gas Regulator 1 16 M11...

Page 28: ...ED PROPANE GAS LOG HEATER ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Variable Manually Controlled Models VL18PV VL24PV VL30PV 18 20 19 26 25 21 21 27 28 6 7 8 29 29 25 10 9 11 12 13 15 22 23 27 1 27 2 24 7 1 7 2 14...

Page 29: ...98867 10 098867 10 Gas Regulator 1 13 M11084 38 M11084 38 M11084 38 Screw 2 14 101011 01 101011 02 101011 03 Inlet Tube 1 15 098354 01 098354 01 098354 01 Control Knob 1 16 098462 03 098462 03 098462...

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Page 32: ...ns 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...

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