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SAFETY INFORMATION

 WARNING: This product con-

tains and/or generates chemicals 

known to the State of California 

to cause cancer or birth defects 

or other reproductive harm.

 WARNING: Keep flue open 

when operating unit.

IMPORTANT:  Read  this  owner’s 

manual carefully and completely 

before trying to assemble, operate 

or service this log set. Improper use 

of this log set can cause serious 

injury  or  death  from  burns,  fire, 

explosion,  electrical  shock  and 

carbon monoxide poisoning.

 DANGER: Carbon monoxide 

poisoning may lead to death!

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:

 Early signs of carbon 

monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with head-

aches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these signs, 

the log set may not be working properly. 

Get fresh 

air at once!

 Have log set serviced. Some people 

are more affected by carbon monoxide than others. 

These include pregnant women, people with heart 

or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence 

of alcohol and those at high altitudes.

Natural & LP Gas:

 Natural & LP gas are odorless. 

An odor-making agent is added to the gas. The 

odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the 

odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may 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: Do not place log 

scraps or lava rocks on burner.

  WARNING:  Any  change  to 

this log set or its controls can 

be dangerous.

 WARNING: Do not use a blow-

er insert, heat exchanger insert or 

other accessory not approved for 

use with this appliance.

  WARNING:  This  appliance 

is equipped for (natural or pro-

pane/LP) gas. Field conversion 

is not permitted.

 WARNING: Do not allow fans 

to blow directly into the fireplace. 

Avoid any drafts that alter burner 

flame patterns.

 WARNING: Installed decora-

tive glass door enclosures must 

be fully opened when operating 

this gas appliance.

Due  to  high  temperatures,  the 

appliance should be located out 

of traffic and away from furniture 

and draperies.

Do not place clothing or other 

flammable  material  on  or  near 

the appliance. Never place any 

objects on the heater.

Appliance  assembly  becomes 

very  hot  when  running.  Keep 

children and adults away from hot 

surface to avoid burns or clothing 

ignition. Appliance will remain hot 

for a time after shutdown. Allow 

surface to cool before touching.

Carefully  supervise  young  chil-

dren when they are in the room 

with appliance.

You must operate this appliance 

with a fireplace screen in place. 

Make  sure  fireplace  screen  is 

closed before running appliance.

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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