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LOCAL CODES

Install and  use  log  set with  care. Follow  all 
local  codes. In the absence  of local  codes, 
use  the  latest  edition  of 

The  National  Fuel 

Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*

.

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

Figure 1 - Product Identification 

UNPACkING

  CAUTION:  Do  not  remove 

the data plates from the burner 

pan.  The  data  plates  contain 

important  warranty  and  safety 

information.

1.  Remove  logs,  hearth  kit,  pan  materials 

and hardware from carton. 

2.  Remove all protective packaging applied 

to logs and base for shipment.

3.  Check heater for any shipping damage. 

If heater is damaged call DESA Heating, 

LLC at 1-866-672-6040 for replacement 

parts before returning to dealer.

Grate

Burner 

Pan

Burner Manifold

Right Side 
Burner

Left Side 
Burner

Burner Inlet 
Fitting

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Hearth Kit Model:

 ____________________

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 available for this appliance. This sys

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tem requires no matches, batteries or other 
sources to light. You must use this optional 
system for LP conversion. See 

Accessories

page 22.

REMOTE CONTROL READY 

(MILLIvOLT) SAFETy vALvE/PILOT KIT

An optional millivolt valve/safety pilot kit with 
a piezo ignitor is available for this appliance. 
This system requires no matches, batteries 
or  other  sources  to  light.  This  system  may 
be connected to a wall switch or hand-held 
wireless  remote  control.  See 

Accessories

page 22.

REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES

There is an optional hand-held ON/OFF re

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mote control that can be purchased separately 
for  this  log  set.  You  must  use  the  millivolt 
valve/safety  pilot  kit  to  use  remote  acces

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sories with this appliance. See 

Accessories

page 22.
A wall switch is also available for this appli

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ance. You must use the millivolt valve/safety 
pilot kit to use the wall switch with this appli

-

ance. See 

Accessories

, page 22.

OPTIONAL PRODUCT FEATURES

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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...

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