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VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS

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SAFETY
INFORMATION

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:

 

Early signs

of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the
flu, with headaches, 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 Gas:

 

Natural gas is 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 ICON

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 WARNINGS

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, oper-
ate, or service this log set. Im-
proper 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!

 WARNING: Any change to this

log set or its controls can be
dangerous.

1.

This appliance, as supplied, is only for
use with the type of gas indicated on
the rating plate. This appliance is con-
vertible for use with propane/LP, using
the GA9003 or GA9103 pilot kit.

2.

If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply
• do not try to light any appliance
• do not touch any electrical switch; do

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

3.

Never install the log set
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or

other flammable objects are less than
42 inches from the front, top, or sides
of the log set

• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas

4.

Before installing in a solid fuel burn-
ing fireplace, the chimney flue and fire-
box must be cleaned of soot, creosote,
ashes, and loose paint by a qualified
chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite
if highly heated.  Inspect chimney flue
for damage.

5.

You must operate this log set with a fire-
place screen in place. Make sure fireplace
screen is closed before running log set.

6.

This log set is designed to be smoke-
less. If logs ever appear to smoke, turn
off appliance and call a qualified ser-
vice person. 

Note:

 During initial op-

eration, slight smoking could occur due
to log curing and the burning of manu-
facturing residues. You may wish to add
more ventilation by opening a window.

7.

To reduce the creation of soot, follow
the instructions in Cleaning and Main-
tenance
, page 17.

8.

Do not allow fans to blow directly into
the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that al-
ter burner flame patterns. Ceiling fans
can create drafts that alter burner flame
patterns. Altered burner patterns can
increase sooting.

9.

Do not use a blower insert, heat ex-
changer insert or other accessory not
approved for use with this log set.

10. This log set needs fresh, outside air ven-

tilation to run properly. See Air for
Combustion and Ventilation
, pages 4
through 6.

11. Do not run log set

• where flammable liquids or vapors

are used or stored

• under dusty conditions

12. Do not burn solid fuel in the fireplace

after installing the log set. Do not use
this log set to cook food or burn paper
or other objects.

13. Log set becomes very hot when in use.

Keep children and adults away from hot
surface to avoid burns or clothing igni-
tion.  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 log set.

15. Do not use appliance if any part has been

exposed to or under water. Immediately
call a qualified service technician to in-
spect the room appliance and to replace
any part of the control system (if using
GA9003 or GA9103) and any gas con-
trol which has been under water.

16. To help prevent breakage, new logs

must be broken-in (see Curing logs
page 13).

17. Turn log set off and let cool before ser-

vicing, installing, or repairing. Only a
qualified service person should install,
service, or repair log set.

 WARNING: Keep flue open

when operating unit.

Summary of Contents for Vanguard VVTR18

Page 1: ...ional procedures For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This appliance is for installation only in a solid fuelburningmasonryorUL127 factory built fireplace con structed of noncombustible material and connected to a working flue See page 7 for minimum flue opening WARNING This is a gas fired appliance It uses air oxygen fro...

Page 2: ...and fire box must be cleaned of soot creosote ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner Creosote will ignite if highly heated Inspect chimney flue for damage 5 You must operate this log set with a fire placescreeninplace Makesurefireplace screen is closed before running log set 6 This log set is designed to be smoke less If logs ever appear to smoke turn off appliance and call a qualifi...

Page 3: ...ot kit to use remote accessories with this appliance See Acces sories page 17 LOG SETS Model VTLCR18 log set is for use with Model VVTR18 burner set Model VTLCR24 log set is for use with Model VVTR24 burner set Use these log sets only with their corresponding burners UNPACKING CAUTION Do not remove the metal data plates from the burner pan The data plates contain im portant product information 1 R...

Page 4: ...lpreduceheatlossinhomes Homeowners weather strip and caulk around windows and doorstokeepthecoldairoutandthewarmair in During heating months home owners want their homes as airtight as possible While it is good to make your home energy efficient your home needs to breathe Fresh air must enter your home All fuel burning appliances need fresh air for proper com bustion and ventilation Exhaustfans fi...

Page 5: ...raws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used _____________ Btu Hr maximum the space can support _____________ Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used Example 51 200 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 95 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used The space in the above example is a confined space ...

Page 6: ...o adjoining room see op tion 3 Figure 2 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts WARNING Rework work sheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fre...

Page 7: ... must be in stalled only in a solid fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of non combustible material The charts in Figure 4 indicate technical information regarding the installation of your gas log set Please make sure that all of the specifications shown are applicable be fore installation is attempted The fireplace must include a working flue andventingsystemwiththeminimumo...

Page 8: ...sealant resistant to propane LP gas equipment shutoff valve test gauge connection adjustable crescent wrench or pliers sediment trap tee joint pipe wrench CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally 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 log set If pipe is too small undue loss of press...

Page 9: ...block Tighten with a 7 16 wrench 6 Slip the air restrictor over the 1 8 pipe nipple Apply thread sealant to the male threads and install the rear burner nozzle onto the fitting Tighten with a 9 16 wrench 7 Place the grate assembly over the burner pan Install the rear burner bracket onto the grate with the 2 black Phillips head 10 screws provided Do not tighten at this time see Figure 9 8 Install t...

Page 10: ...e front Close Pipe Nipple Gas Control Valve Manifold Block Figure 11 Installing Gas Control Valve Control Rod INSTALLATION Continued 9 Install valve cover to burner pan using screws provided 10 Install thermocouple pilot and ignitor onto valve cover as shown in Figure 14 Use the provided screws 11 Push the control rod extension onto the D shaped control rod through the cen ter hole in the cover 12...

Page 11: ... ately Tighten or reassemble the loose connection s using pipe joint com pound until burner system is leak free 4 When the burner is tested and leak free observe the individual tongues of flame on the burner Note The burner design includes more ports on the outside of the bar Make sure that all ports are clear and producing flame evenly across the burner Ifanyportsappearblocked clear them by remov...

Page 12: ...ol low the safety information above If you don t smell gas go on to the next step 4 Light a match and lay it on top of the U shaped burner near the edge of the cover on the right side of the pan 5 Slowly turn the gas shutoff valve ON until the burner ignites If the burner doesn t ignite within 10 seconds with the match burning turn the shutoff valve OFF and repeat steps 1 through 4 again WARNING K...

Page 13: ...pressed in for five 5 seconds Note You may be running this log set for the first time after hooking up to gas supply If so the control knob may need to be pressed in for 30 sec onds This will allow air to bleed from the gas system If control knob does not pop up when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs 6 With control knob pressed in push down and release ignitor...

Page 14: ...oking sooting excessively Note It is natural and unavoidable for vented gas log sets to produce moderate levels of carbon soot where flames contact the logs This is especially true with propane LP gas Burner is excessively noisy Note Themovementandcombustionofgas will create low unavoidable levels of noise Burner flame is too low or too high 1 Contact local natural or propane LP gas company 2 Adju...

Page 15: ...inte nance page 17 or replace pilot assembly 5 Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more 6 Replace thermocouple 7 Replace control valve 1 Clean burner orifice 2 Contact local natural or propane LP gas company 3 Replace burner orifice 4 Reconnect leads 1 Adjust pilot flame for approximately 2 blue flame 2 Replace pilot orifice set POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Ignitor electrode not connected to igni to...

Page 16: ...at top of page OBSERVED PROBLEM Log Set produces a clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off Log Set produces unwanted odors Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion REMEDY 1 This is common with most log sets If noise is excessive contact qualified ser vice person 1 Open flue to maximum Stop using odor causing products while log set is running...

Page 17: ...nalreplacementpart s call DESA International s Technical Service Department at 1 800 DESA LOG 1 800 337 2564 WhencallingDESAInternational haveready your name your address modelandserialnumbersofyourfireplace how fireplace was malfunctioning type of gas used propane LP or natural gas purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the defec tive part to the factory PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact ...

Page 18: ...18 901847 VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VVTR18 4 19 21 22 20 23 24 25 2 3 8 7 11 10 1 5 6 15 9 14 12 13 26 16 18 5 17 ...

Page 19: ...05 Natural Gas Injector 1 11 901066 01 Brass Air Mixer Natural Gas 1 12 901761 01 1 8 Hex Nipple 1 13 901760 01 Manifold Block 1 14 901751 01 Air Restrictor 1 15 901756 01 Valve Cover 1 16 901056 01 Brass Elbow Flare Fitting 1 17 901058 01 Brass 3 8 FLR x 1 2 FPT Adapter 1 18 101628 01 Gas Line 10 Flex 1 19 901769 02 Ember Bed 1 20 901580 02 Top Log VR 11 VC 1 21 901587 04 Top Log VCR 9 VS 1 22 90...

Page 20: ...20 901847 VENTED NATURAL GAS LOGS ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VVTR24 4 19 23 21 22 20 24 25 26 2 3 8 7 11 10 1 5 6 15 9 14 12 13 27 16 18 5 17 ...

Page 21: ... Injector 1 11 901066 01 Brass Air Mixer Natural Gas 1 12 901761 01 1 8 Hex Nipple 1 13 901760 01 Manifold Block 1 14 901751 01 Air Restrictor 1 15 901756 01 Valve Cover 1 16 901056 01 Brass Elbow Flare Fitting 1 17 901058 01 Brass 3 8 FLR x 1 2 FPT Adapter 1 18 101628 01 Gas Line 10 Flex 1 19 901769 01 Ember Bed 1 20 901580 02 Top Log VR 11 VC 1 21 901587 04 Top Log VCR 9 VS 1 22 901528 04 Top Lo...

Page 22: ...og set will be the responsibility of the owner TOTHEFULLEXTENTALLOWEDBYTHELAWOFTHEJURISDICTIONTHATGOVERNSTHESALEOFTHEPRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURA TION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO TWO 2 YEARS ON BURNER SYSTEM AND A LIFETIME ON LOGS FROM THE DATE ...

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