background image

www.desatech.com

901267-01E

3

  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  convert

-

ible for use with propane/LP, using the 
GA9050A-1 or GA9150A 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" 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  burning 

fireplace,  the  chimney  flue  and  firebox 
must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes 
and  loose  paint  by  a  qualified  chimney 
cleaner.  Creosote  will  ignite  if  highly 
heated. Inspect chimney flue and firebox 
for damage. If damaged, repair flue before 
operating heater.

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 smokeless. 

If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off appli

-

ance and call a qualified service person. 

 

Note: During initial operation, slight smok-
ing  could  occur  due  to  log  curing  and 
the  burning  of  manufacturing  residues. 
You may wish to add more ventilation by 
opening a window.

SAFETy

Continued

7.  To reduce the creation of soot, follow the 

instructions in 

Cleaning and Maintenance

page 13.

8.  Do not allow fans to blow directly into the 

fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter 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 exchang

-

er insert or other accessory not approved 
for use with this log set. 

10. This installation and provisions for com

-

bustion and ventilation air must conform 

to  the 

National  Fuel  Gas  Code,  ANSI 

Z233.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and 
Ventilation

.

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 ignition. 
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 
GA9050A-1  or  GA9150A)  and  any  gas 
control which has been under water. 

16. To help prevent breakage, new logs must 

be broken-in (see 

Curing Logs,

 page 12).

17. Turn log set off and let cool before servic

-

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

f i r e - p a r t s . c o m

Summary of Contents for VMLR18

Page 1: ...lammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any 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...

Page 2: ...ad and understand all warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this log set WARNING Improper instal lation adjustment alteration service or maintenance...

Page 3: ...wish to add more ventilation by opening a window safety Continued 7 To reduce the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance page 13 8 Do not allow fans to blow directly int...

Page 4: ...______ Serial Number _ ______________________ Log Set Model ______________________ ON OFF Safety Valve Pilot kit and Propane lp conversion An optional valve safety pilot kit with a piezo ignitor is av...

Page 5: ...use of unauthorized componentsoraccessoryitems will void the manufacturer s warranty and may result in a hazardous condition FLUE OPENING SPECIFICATIONS Note This vented appliance must be installed o...

Page 6: ...n Continued Figure 3 Attaching Damper Clamp CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING A qualified ser vice person must connect log set to gas supply Follow all local codes Installation Items Needed Before inst...

Page 7: ...ce 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 will damage heater regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pip...

Page 8: ...Figure 7 Adjust to most convenient position 4 Install gas connector tube to gas supply fitting Carefully shape tube to attach to adapter fitting Be careful not to cause kinks in tube 5 Using 1 4 x 8...

Page 9: ...pipe Adjust to most convenient position 6 Install gas connector tube to gas supply fitting Carefully shape tube to attach to adapter fitting Be careful not to cause kinks in tube 7 Test for leaks fol...

Page 10: ...pane LP burner inlet fitting Choose the correct orifice for your log set size and install in place of orifice you just removed 4 Using thread sealant resistant to action of propane LP gas on larger en...

Page 11: ...aming ports with a modi fied paper clip or other suitable tool 5 When finished testing turn gas shutoff valve OFF to extinguish all flames Adding Pan Material 1 Open bags of ash bed material vermicu l...

Page 12: ...n material about 2 from end of supply side of pan 5 Slowly turn gas shutoff valve ON until burner ignites If burner does not ignite within 10 seconds with match burning turn shutoff valve OFF and repe...

Page 13: ...r should light If burner does not light call a quali fied service person 9 To shut off burner only leaving pilot lit turn control knob clockwise to the POLOT position OPERATIon Continued Pilot Thermoc...

Page 14: ...arbon soot where flames contact the logs This is especially true with pro pane LP gas Burner is excessively noisy Note The movement and combustion of gas will cre ate low unavoidable levels of noise B...

Page 15: ...d 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 Reconnect leads 1 Adjust pilot...

Page 16: ...ntracting while cooling 1 Log Set burning vapors from paint hair spray glues cleaners chemi cals new carpet etc See IMPORTANT statement above 2 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 1 Gas leak...

Page 17: ...ve 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 Warranty C...

Page 18: ...www desatech com 901267 01E 18 Parts Burner Models VVMR18 VVMR24 FVMR18 and FVMR24 3 1 8 6 12 10 11 10 4 2 7 9 5 fire parts com...

Page 19: ...r 1 901064 03 Natural Gas Injector 1 5 901763 02 Burner Manifold 1 901763 01 Burner Manifold 1 6 901767 02 Burner Pan 1 901767 01 Burner Pan 1 7 901242 01 Damper Clamp Std Assembly 1 8 901232 01 Gas L...

Page 20: ...s on page 17 of this manual 1 5 6 3 4 7 2 Kingston Split Oak Logs KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 901123 01 Bottom Log VCB 13 2 901123 02 Bottom Log VCB 14 2 2 901122 01 Bottom Log VCB 11 2 901122 02...

Page 21: ...arts on page 17 of this manual 3 1 6 7 5 4 2 Manchester Split Oak Logs KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 1 901472 01 Bottom Log FC 8 2 901472 02 Bottom Log FC 10 2 2 901473 01 Bottom Log FC 9 2 901473 02...

Page 22: ...models For decorative purposes only Not to be used as additional logs on unit Individual Split Log GA9550A For decorative purposes only Not to be used as additional logs on unit Purchase these access...

Page 23: ..._________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ________________________________________...

Page 24: ...DESA Heating LLC Authorized Service Center or a provider approved by DESA Heating LLC Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this prod uct and or DESA Heating LLC who will prov...

Reviews: