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SPECIFICATIONS

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 Fireplaces

 by OMNI Test Laboratories.  

   

VTDMV18NA 

VTDMV18PA 

VTDMV24NA 

VTDMV24PA

Btu (Variable) 

36,000/53,000 

35,000/45,000 

36,000/53,000 

35,000/45,000 

Type Gas 

Natural Gas Only  Propane/LP Only   Natural Gas Only  Propane/LP Only

Ignition 

Piezo 

Piezo 

Piezo 

Piezo

Manifold Pressure  3.5" W.C. 

10" W.C.  

3.5" W.C. 

10" W.C. 

Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water)
  Maximum 

10.5" W.C. 

14" W.C. 

10.5" W.C. 

14" W.C.  

  Minimum* 

 5.0" W.C. 

11" W.C. 

5.0" W.C. 

11" W.C. 

* For purpose of input adjustment

Purchase these appliances from your local dealer. 

If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA 

at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You 

can also write to the address listed on the back 

page of this manual.

EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE 
GA5010

Equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap. Fits 

1/2" pipe.

FIREPLACE HOOD

Black - GA6050
Brass - GA6052
Antique Brass - GA6053

Helps deflect heat away from mantel or wall above 

fireplace. Fits opening 28" to 48" wide.

RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD 
REMOTE CONTROL KIT - GHRCB

Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off 

using a hand-held remote control.

CLEANING KIT - GCK

(Not Shown)

Your vented gas appliance requires regular cleaning 

and maintenance to prevent performance problems. 

This kit gives you the tools and instructions to make 

it easy to clean all critical areas of your appliance.

DAMPER CLAMP - GA6080

(Not Shown)

Permanently  opens  chimney  flue  damper  for 

vented operation.

ACCESSORIES

LAVA ROCK - GA6060

(Not Shown)

Order when additional rock is desired (1.8 lb. bag)

WIRING DIAGRAM

When Using Remote

Thermopile

To Remote

Receiver

Summary of Contents for Firewerks VTDMV18NA

Page 1: ...ny other appliance 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 building Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor s...

Page 2: ...33 1 NFPA 54 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket per manently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This app...

Page 3: ...ent 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 Do not place log s...

Page 4: ...ss provided by other means screens shall have openings for introduction of combustion air 8 Toreducethecreationofsoot followtheinstruc tions in Cleaning and Maintenance page 12 SAFETY INFORMATION Cont...

Page 5: ...d ser vice person must install heater Follow all local codes WARNING Before installing in a solid fuel burning replace the chimney ue and rebox must be cleaned of soot creo sote ashes and loose paint...

Page 6: ...nly in a solid fuel burning or UL127 factory built re place constructed of noncombustible material and connected to a working ue The replace chimney must have a permanent vent opening to outside with...

Page 7: ...ction to the control valve INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION Never connect propane LP unit directly to the propane LP supply This unit re quiresanexternalregulator not supplied Install the external regul...

Page 8: ...ssure Propane LP From External Regulator 11 W C to 14 W C Pressure 3 Min Pipe Cap Tee Nipple Joint CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING Testallgaspiping and connections for leaks after installing or servi...

Page 9: ...valve 3 Make sure control knob of appliance is in the OFF position 4 Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to gas control see Figure 9 or 10 Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid to all joint...

Page 10: ...d separately see Accessories page 17 Follow instructions included with the remote control OPERATING APPLIANCE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING Keep ue open when operating unit WARNING If y...

Page 11: ...e thermocouple to cool When the thermocouple cools the appliance will shut down If pilot ame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 16 turn appliance off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 10 see...

Page 12: ...ignition propane LP gas supply may be low You may feel your gas pressure is too low If so contact your local propane LP or natural gas supplier TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about i...

Page 13: ...in gas lines when in stalled 5 Depleted gas supply pro pane LP only 6 ODS pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is in correct When ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at ODS pilot When igni...

Page 14: ...page 17 1 Contact local natural or propane LP gas company 2 Clean burner s see Cleaning and Maintenance page 12 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 12 or replace burner ori ce 2 Replace d...

Page 15: ...2 Operate burners until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural or propane LP gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clearances see page 6 4 Clean burners see Cleaning and...

Page 16: ...nding while heating or contracting while cooling 1 Appliance burning vapors from paint hair spray glues cleaners chemicals new carpet etc See IMPORTANT statement above 2 Low fuel supply propane LP onl...

Page 17: ...2 6040 for referral information You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 Equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap Fits 1 2 pipe FIREPLACE...

Page 18: ...www desatech com 114926 01B 18 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VTDMV24NA VTDMV24PA VTDMV18NA VTDMV18PA 1 2 3 4 5 6 17 16 15 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 13...

Page 19: ...ket 1 9 111807 01 111807 02 111807 01 111807 02 Valve 1 10 112376 01 103778 01 112376 01 103778 01 Pilot Assembly 1 11 111828 01 111818 01 111828 01 111828 01 Brass Fitting 2 12 114930 01 114930 01 11...

Page 20: ...The heater MUST be installed by a quali ed installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original conditi...

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