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SAFETY

 WARNING: The SVYD-

18NRA/PRA  series  vent-

free gas log heater is only 

approved  for  use  in  the 

VcIS(*)  series,  PVcIS(*) 

series  or  VH(*)A  series 

cast iron stove models.

(* Indicates Color Suffix Designation)

  WARNING:  Improper 

installation,  adjustment, 

alteration, service or main-

tenance  can  cause  injury 

or property damage. Refer 

to this manual for correct 

installation and operation

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al  procedures.  For  assis

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tance  or  additional  infor-

mation consult a qualified 

installer, service agency or 

the gas supplier.

  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  ventila

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tion air must be provided. 

Refer to 

Air for Combustion 

and Ventilation

 section on 

page 5 of this manual.

This appliance may be in

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stalled in an aftermarket,* 

permanently  located, 
manufactured  (mobile) 
home, where not prohib

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ited by local codes.
This appliance is only for 
use  with  the  type  of  gas 
indicated  on  the  rating 
plate.  This  appliance  is 
not  convertible  for  use 
with other gases.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for 
purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

  WARNING:  This  product 

contains  and/or  generates 

chemicals  known  to  the  state 

of california to cause cancer or 

birth defects or other reproduc

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tive harm.

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s 

manual carefully and completely 

before  trying  to  assemble, 

operate  or  service  this  heater. 

Improper use of this heater can 

cause  serious  injury  or  death 

from  burns,  fire,  explosion, 

electrical  shock  and  carbon 

monoxide poisoning.

 DANGER: Carbon monoxide 

poisoning may lead to death!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety .................................................................. 2

Product Identification

 ........................................... 4

Local Codes......................................................... 5
Product Features ................................................. 5
Air For Combustion And Ventilation ..................... 5
Installation ........................................................... 8
Operation ........................................................... 14
Inspecting Burners............................................. 17
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 18

Troubleshooting ................................................. 19
Parts .................................................................. 22

Specifications

 .................................................... 26

Wiring Diagram .................................................. 26
Replacement Parts ............................................ 26
Technical Service............................................... 26
Service Hints ..................................................... 26
Accessories ....................................................... 27
Warranty ..............................................Back Cover

Summary of Contents for GXSVYD18NRA

Page 1: ...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 Installa...

Page 2: ...not prohib ited by local codes This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases Aftermarket Completion of sa...

Page 3: ...mfurniture and draperies Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance Never place any objects on the heater SAFETY Continued Stove becomes very hot when running heater Ke...

Page 4: ...SAFETY Continued 11 Do not run heater where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored under dusty conditions 12 Do not use this stove to cook food or burn paper or other objects 13 Do not use hea...

Page 5: ...system re quires no matches batteries or other sources to light heater WARNING This heater shall not be installed in a room or space unless the required vol ume of indoor combustion air is provided by...

Page 6: ...ed a part of the un confined space Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING...

Page 7: ...ing to an adjoining unconfined space you must provide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces see options 1 and 2 Figur...

Page 8: ...st point of stove top to any combustible side wall should not be less than 12 B Clearances from outermost point of stove top to any combustible back wall should not be less than 6 includes corner inst...

Page 9: ...Legs include leg leveler bolts 1 Bottom door 3 Top grates 1 Hardware kit bag with fasteners 5 Carefully lay stove body on back to attach bottom components to stove body see Figure 5 Rest stove on drop...

Page 10: ...s 13 Remove gas log heater from carton Note Do not pick up gas log heater by the burner itself This could damage heater Always handle the gas log heater by the heater base only 14 Fasten stove pan to...

Page 11: ...x 1 bolts and washers 6 Place freestanding stove in desired posi tion in room Be sure to maintain clear ances to combustibles as outlined on page 8 CAUTION After installa tion and periodically thereaf...

Page 12: ...ally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater If pipe is too small undue loss of volume will oc...

Page 13: ...sures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve control valve and equip ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig wi...

Page 14: ...t which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pi lot follow these instructions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some...

Page 15: ...nob pressed in for 30 sec onds 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...

Page 16: ...l burner turns on Hold the control button again until burner turns off see Figure 23 To Lock press both buttons on hand held remote control until light stops flashing Hand held remote control is now l...

Page 17: ...y debris or rust with no flame present If so turn off heater and let cool Remove blockage Blocked burner flame holes will create soot Pilot Burner Figure 25 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Propane LP Show...

Page 18: ...airpassagewaysofheater clean Inspect these areas of heater before each use Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person Heater may need more frequent clean ing due to excessive lint from...

Page 19: ...essure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot 5 Thermocouple connection loose at control valve 6 Thermocouple damaged 7 Control valve damaged REMEDY 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if p...

Page 20: ...Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 18 or replace burner orifice 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 18 or replace burner orifice 2 Replace damaged burner 3 Replace gas contro...

Page 21: ...lot is partially clogged 1 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page REM...

Page 22: ...www desatech com 113084 01J 22 Parts Models SVYD18PRA and svyd18nrA 17 17 18 19 24 15 14 16 13 12 12 11 22 23 20 10 9 21 4 8 5 3 2 21 7 6 1...

Page 23: ...e 1 099387 15 Pilot Tube 1 10 103781 02 Gas Control Valve 1 103781 01 Gas Control Valve 1 11 103345 02 Lower Bracket 1 12 M11084 38 Screw 8 x 0 38 7 13 Painted Base Assembly 1 14 098271 10 Ignitor Cab...

Page 24: ...m 113084 01J 24 2 5 5 5 5 8 7 4 6 7 1 7 2 4 9 7 3 3 1R 1C 1L 10 9 10 Parts Oxford VCIS Series and PVCIS Series Victor Hearth VH A Series Indicates Color Suffix Designation Oxford Stove Body Victor Hea...

Page 25: ...uts 1 Per Unit 1 7 3 Bottom Floor Bolts M6 x 1 25 mm Long With Flat Washer And Lock Washer 4 Per Unit 1 7 4 Leg Bolts M8 x 1 25 20 mm Long With Flat Washer And Lock Washer 4 Per Unit 1 8 104178 01 Bac...

Page 26: ...ting LLC have ready your name your address model and serial numbers of your heater how heater was malfunctioning purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the part to the factory Parts Not Under...

Page 27: ...log heater to be turned on and off with a wall switch Cleaning Kit Cck For all models Your vent free gas appliance requires regular cleaning and maintenance to prevent performance problems This kit gi...

Page 28: ...proved by DESA Heating LLC Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this prod uct and or DESA Heating LLC who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use origin...

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