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111826-02C

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  WARNING: Any change to this log set or its controls 

can be dangerous.

  WARNING: Do not use a blow er insert, heat ex-

 chang er insert, or other accessory not ap proved for 
use with this appliance.

  WARNING: Keep fl ue open when operating unit.

Appliance base assembly be comes very hot when 
run ning appliance. Keep chil dren and adults away 
from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition. 
Appliance will remain hot for a time after shut down. 
Allow surface to cool be fore touching.

Carefully supervise young chil dren when they are in 
the room with appliance. When using the hand-held 
remote accessory (Remote-Ready Models Only), keep 
se lec tor switch in the OFF position to prevent chil dren 
from turn ing on burners with remote.

You must operate this appliance with a fi re place screen 
in place. Make sure fi re place screen is closed before 
run ning appliance.

Keep the appliance area clear and free from com-
 bus ti ble materials, gasoline, and other fl ammable 
vapors and liquids.

SAFETY INFORMATION 

LOCAL CODES

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

12.  Do not burn solid fuel in the fi replace after installing the log 

set. Do not use this log set to cook food or burn pa per or oth er 
ob jects.

13.  Log set becomes very hot when in use. Keep chil dren and adults 

away from hot sur face to avoid burns or clothing ig ni tion.  Log 
set will re main hot for a time after shutdown. Al low surface to 
cool be fore touch ing.

14.  Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room 

with log set. 

15.  Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. 

Immediately call a qualifi ed service technician to inspect the 
appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any 
gas control which has been under water.

17.  Turn log set off and let cool before ser vic ing, installing, or re-

 pair ing. Only a qualifi ed service person should install, ser vice, 
or repair log set. 

18.   Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible ma te -

ri als, gasoline and other fl ammable vapors and liquids.

19.  Provide adequate clearances around air openings.

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Figure 1 - Product Identifi cation

Log Set

Piezo 
Ignitor

Control Knobs

Chassis Assembly

Log Set

Piezo 
Ignitor

Remote 
ControlControl Knobs

Remote 
Reciever

Chassis Assembly

REMOTE READY MODELS

REMOTE CONTROLLED MODELS

Lava Rock

Log Scraps

Lava Rock

Log Scraps

LOCAL CODES

Install and use appliance with care. Follow all local codes. In the 
absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel 
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54
*.
*Available from:

American National Standards In sti tute,  Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY  10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA  02269

SAFETY INFORMATION

Continued 

  WARNING: Do not place log scraps or lava rocks 

on burner.

Summary of Contents for Design Dynamics VTD-18N-BTB

Page 1: ...appliance may be installed in an aftermarket manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This applian...

Page 2: ...18 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST 20 ACCESSORIES 22 OWNER S REGISTRATION FORM 23 WARRANTY INFORMATION Back Cover your building immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Fo...

Page 3: ...urface to avoid burns or clothing ignition Log set will remain hot for a time after shutdown Allow surface to cool before touching 14 Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with...

Page 4: ...nformation 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 windows may provide enough freshairf...

Page 5: ...8 m3 per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appli ances installed in that space Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished wi...

Page 6: ...Into Adjoining Room Option 2 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 1 12 12 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Ventilation Air Cont the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces inc...

Page 7: ...y in a solid fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of noncom bustible material The charts in Figure 4 indicate technical information regarding the installation of your gas log set...

Page 8: ...ure regulator dam age could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 8 page 9 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet CAUTION Use only new...

Page 9: ...leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once CAUTION Make sure external regulator has been installed between propane LP supply and appliance Seeguidelinesun...

Page 10: ...joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve for natural gas or propane LP supply to equipment shutoff valve for propane LP see Figure 11 Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubb...

Page 11: ...d turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see Figure 13 Note You may be running this appliance for the first time after hooking up to gas supp...

Page 12: ...NG PROCEDURE 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting Instructions 2 Depress control knob and light pilot with match 3 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 second...

Page 13: ...orrect Pilot Flame Pattern Your pilot may vary from pilots shown Pilot Burner Thermocouple Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 17 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Your pilot may vary from pilots shown Therm...

Page 14: ...gnitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base panel of log set Nut is located behind base panel 4 Replace ignit...

Page 15: ...Problem will stop after a few hours of operation 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burners until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by lo cal natura...

Page 16: ...DS pilot is partially clogged 1 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 2 Control valve or gas control defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warning statemen...

Page 17: ...of water Maximum 10 5 W C 10 5 W C Minimum 5 0 W C 5 0 W C Shipping Weight 32 lbs 34 lbs For purpose of input adjustment VTD 18P PDG VTD 18P BTB VTD 24P PDG VTD 24P BTB Btu Variable 37 000 54 000 41 0...

Page 18: ...arranty 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 International s Technical...

Page 19: ...111826 02C For more information visit www desatech com 19 19 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

Page 20: ...EAKDOWN VTD 24N PDG VTD 24P PDG VTD 24N BTB VTD 24P BTB VTD 18N PDG VTD 18P PDG VTD 18N BTB VTD 18P BTB 3 Log sets and mounting plates are ordered as an assembly REMOTE MODELS ONLY GTA Replacement Par...

Page 21: ...6 01 111796 02 111816 01 111793 01 see table page 20 112359 01 111800 01 111372 01 112370 01 111371 02 111807 02 111796 01 097159 04 103784 01 103784 02 099998 01 111817 02 111828 01 103778 01 111816...

Page 22: ...HUTOFF VALVE GA5010 For all models Equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap Fits 1 2 NPT pipe FIREPLACE HOOD Black GA6050 Brass GA6052 Antique Brass GA6053 For all models Helps deflect heat away from...

Page 23: ...ge Completed Graduate School 13 Age of Purchaser Under 20 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 or Over 14 Buyer s total annual household income Under 15 000 15 000 to 19 999 20 000 to 34 999 35 000 to 49 999 50...

Page 24: ...111826 02C For more information visit www desatech com 24 2701 S Harbor Blvd Santa Ana CA 92704 www desatech com Postage Required TM...

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Page 26: ...cement parts voids this warranty The appliance 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 pa...

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