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5.  Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. 

Then smell for gas, including near the floor. 

If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the 

safety information, page 10. If you don’t 

smell gas, go to the next step.

6.  Press in and turn control knob counter-

clockwise 

  to  the  PILOT  position. 

Press in control knob for five (5) seconds 

(see Figure 11). 

 

Note:

 You may be running this appliance 

for the first time after hooking up to gas 

supply. If so, the control knob may need 

to be pressed in for 30 seconds or more. 

This will allow air to bleed from the gas 

system.

7.  With control knob pressed in, press and 

release ignitor button. This will light pilot. 

If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until 

pilot lights.

 

Note:

 If pilot does not stay lit, contact a 

qualified service person or gas supplier for 

repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot 

with match. To light pilot with match, see 

Manual Lighting Procedure

8.  Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds 

after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release 

control knob.

• If control knob does not pop out when 

released, contact a qualified service person 

or gas supplier for repairs.

 

Note:

 If pilot goes out, repeat steps 4 

through 8.

9.  Slightly push in and turn control knob coun-

terclockwise 

 to the ON position.

10.  Wait one minute and switch selector switch 

to the ON position to light burners. 

Note: 

AUTO is not functional.

Figure 11 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button

11.  Set flame adjustment knob to any level 

between HI and LO. Optional conversion 

kit only.

 

Note:

 Unit is shipped from the factory with 

preset flame and manual on/off switch only 

(see 

Accessories

 on page 17 for complete list 

of accessories and conversion kits). 

 CAUTION: Do not try to ad-

just heating levels by using the 

equipment shutoff valve.

  WARNING:  Make  sure  the 

selector  switch  is  in  the  OFF 

position  when  you  are  away 

from home for long periods of 

time. Appliance will come on au-

tomatically with selector switch 

in the ON position.

TO TURN OFF GAS 

TO APPLIANCE

Shutting Off Appliance

1.  Turn control knob clockwise  

  to 

the OFF position.

2a.  Set selector switch in the OFF position.

2b. 

If Using Optional Hand-Held Remote:

 Set se-

lector switch in the OFF position to prevent 

draining battery.

 

Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit)

You may shut off the burners and keep the pilot 

lit by doing one of the following: 
1.  Turn control knob clockwise  

  to 

the PILOT position.

2.  Use remote control manual OFF button.

3.  Set selector switch in the OFF position.

MANUAL LIGHTING  

PROCEDURE

1.  Follow steps 1 through 6 under 

Lighting 

Instructions, 

page 10.

2.  Depress control knob and light pilot with 

match. 

3.  Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds 

after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release 

control knob. Now follow steps 9 through 

11 under 

Lighting Instructions

.

Control Knob

Ignitor

ON/OFF 
Switch

Summary of Contents for Design Dynamics VTD-18NV-JHB

Page 1: ...l switch do not use any phone in your building Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department...

Page 2: ...his appliance may be in stalled in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohib ited by local codes This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the...

Page 3: ...be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this log set WARNING Any change...

Page 4: ...lified service person Note During initial operation slight smoking could occur due to log curing and the burning of manufacturing residues You may wish to add more ventilation by opening a window 7 To...

Page 5: ...o HI LO for use with hand held ON OFF remote included OF RC Converts ON OFF valve for use with hand held ON OFF remote See Accessories page 17 Installation WARNING Before installing in a solid fuel bu...

Page 6: ...p or permanent stop must be installed or the damper blade must be cut or removed Model Burner Btu Input MinIMUM Vent Opening VTD 18NV JHB VTD 18PV JHB 18 Ramp 59 000 8 dia VTD 24NV JHB VTD 24PV JHB 24...

Page 7: ...ply CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING This appliance requires a 3 8 NPT National Pipe Thread inlet connection to the pressure regulator WARNING A qualified ser vicepersonmustconnectheater to gas supply...

Page 8: ...t lightly to male NPT threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves Figure 7 Gas Connection PurchasetheoptionalCSAdesign ce...

Page 9: ...e LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to gas jo...

Page 10: ...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 C Us...

Page 11: ...switch selector switch to the ON position to light burners Note AUTO is not functional Figure 11 Control Knob and Ignitor Button 11 Set flame adjustment knob to any level between HI and LO Optional co...

Page 12: ...W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Max 10 5 W C Min 5 0 W C VTD 18PV JHB Rating Variable 59 000 Btu Hr Type Gas Propane LP Ignition Piezo Manifold Pressure 10 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Max 14...

Page 13: ...T position 4 Air in gas lines when in stalled 5 Depleted gas supply pro pane LP only 6 Pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct When ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at pilot...

Page 14: ...es out when control knob is released Oneorbothburnerdoesnotlight after ODS pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during com bustion 1 Press in control knob fully 2 After pilot ligh...

Page 15: ...rs are lit White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture Remote does not function Appliance produces a clicking ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off...

Page 16: ...rs chemicals new car pet etc See IMPORTANT statement above 2 Low fuel supply propane LP only 3 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 1 Not enough fresh air is avail able 2 Low line pressure 3...

Page 17: ...l numbers of your log set how log set was malfunctioning type of gas used propane LP or natural gas purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the part to the factory Parts Not Under Warranty Con...

Page 18: ...desatech com 114370 02C 18 Illustrated Parts Breakdown Models VTD 18NV JHB VTD 24NV JHB VTD 30Nv JHB 2 10 11 26 27 28 20 13 7 9 13 19 1 8 12 3 5 6 4 12 5 24 29 22 18 13 23 14 17 15 16 13 29 21 25 12...

Page 19: ...re Harness 1 17 103784 01 ON OFF Extension Knob 1 18 14512 Valve MV NG 1 14513 Valve MV LP 1 19 112804 05 Valve Bracket 1 20 114395 01 Pilot Bracket 1 114395 02 Pilot Bracket 1 21 116910 01 Brass 3 8...

Page 20: ...war ranty The heater 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 origin...

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