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CHECk GAS TYPE

Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not 
natural gas, you must install ON/OFF Safety 
Valve/Pilot  Kit  (see 

Accessories

,  page  22). 

Call dealer where you bought log set.
If the fireplace does not have a gas supply 
shutoff valve, one must be installed.

VENTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR 
INSTALLATION

The fireplace chimney flue and vent must be 
drafting properly. To check the vent for proper 
drafting: Light a tightly rolled newspaper on 

one end and place it at the inside front edge 

of the fireplace. Observe the smoke and be 
sure  the  vent  is  properly  drawing  it  up  the 
chimney. If the smoke spills out into the room, 
extinguish the flame and remove any obstruc

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tion until proper venting is achieved.
The chimney flue must remain open a mini

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mum of 3" at all times during the operation 
of this log set. 

INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP

Secure  the  damper  stop  clamp  provided  to 
the leading edge of the damper as shown in 
Figure 3. If for any reason this clamp doesn't 
work on your fireplace, another suitable clamp 
or  permanent  stop  must  be  installed  or  the 
damper blade must be cut or removed.

INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure 3 - Attaching Damper Clamp

CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY

 WARNING: A qualified ser

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vice  person  must  connect  log 

set  to  gas  supply.  Follow  all 

local codes.

Installation Items Needed

Before installing log set, make sure you have 
the items listed below.
•  piping (check local codes)
•  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

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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 

volume will occur.

Installation must include an equipment shutoff 
valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate 
NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. 
NPT tap must be upstream from log set (see 
Figure 4).

Figure 4 - Gas Connection

* Purchase the optional CSA design-certified 
equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. 
** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input 
adjustment.  

3" Minimum

Sediment Trap

From Gas

 

Meter 

(5" W.C.** to 
10.5" W.C. 
Pressure)

CSA Design-Certified 
Equipment Shutoff Valve 
With 1/8" NPT Tap*

Approved 
Gas Hose

Cap  Pipe  Tee

 

Nipple  Joint

Damper

Damper 

Clamp

Damper

Manufactured Fireplace

Masonry Fireplace

Damper 

Clamp

Damper

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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...

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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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