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103449

UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER

DESA INTERNATIONAL

REPLACEMENT
PARTS

Note:

 Use only original replacement parts.

This will protect your warranty coverage for
parts replaced under warranty.

PARTS UNDER WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product.
If they can’t supply original replacement
part(s), call DESA International’s Techni-
cal Service Department at 1-800-323-5190.

When calling DESA International, have ready

• your name

• your address

• model number of your heater

• how heater was malfunctioning

• type of gas used (propane or natural gas)

• purchase date

Usually, we will ask you to return the defec-
tive part to the factory.

PARTS NOT UNDER
WARRANTY

Contact authorized dealers of this product. If
they can’t supply original replacement part(s),
call DESA International’s Parts Department
at 1-800-972-7879 for referral information.

When calling DESA International, have ready

• model number of your heater

• the replacement part number

TECHNICAL
SERVICE

You may have further questions about in-
stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If
so, contact DESA International’s Technical
Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG
(1-800-337-2564).

You can also visit DESA International’s
technical services web site at

www.desatech.com.

SPECIFICATIONS

18" Variable

24" Variable

30" Variable

Btu (Variable)

16,000/26,000

20,000/33,000

21,500/36,000

Type Gas

Natural Gas Only

Natural Gas Only Natural Gas

Only

Ignition

Piezo

Piezo

Piezo

Manifold Pressure

3.4" W.C.

3.4" W.C.

3.4" W.C.

Inlet Gas
Pressure (in. of water)

Maximum

10.5"

10.5"

10.5"

Minimum*

5"

5"

5"

Shipping Weight

32 lbs.

34 lbs.

36 lbs.

* For purpose of input adjustment

WIRING DIAGRAM

SERVICE HINTS

When Gas Pressure Is Too Low

• pilot will not stay lit

• burners will have delayed ignition

• heater will not produce specified heat

When Gas Quality Is Bad

pilot will not stay lit

burners will produce flames and soot

heater will backfire when lit

You may feel your gas pressure is too low or
gas quality is bad. If so, contact your local
natural gas supplier.

Receiver

Black

On
Off

Remote

Red

Red

White

Thermopile

Gas Control 

TPTH

TH

TPTH TP

Summary of Contents for VS18NR

Page 1: ...roperty damage Refer to this manual for cor rect installation and operational proce dures For assistance or additional in formation consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WAR...

Page 2: ...with a fire placescreeninplace Makesurefireplace screen is closed before running heater 8 This log heater is designed to be smoke less If logs ever appear to smoke turn offheaterandcallaqualifiedservi...

Page 3: ...ed to ANS Z21 11 2 standard for unvented heaters State and local codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent free heaters This heater may also be operated as a vented decorative ANS Z21 60 product by...

Page 4: ...rating of one perm 6x10 11 kg per pa sec m2 or less with open ings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to ar...

Page 5: ...ances Direct vent draws 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 max...

Page 6: ...d Crawl Space To Crawl Space To Attic Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room Option 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 1 12 12 Figure 2 Ventila...

Page 7: ...l codes INSTALLATION CHECK GAS TYPE Use only natural gas If your gas supply is not natural gas do not install heater Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater INSTALLATION AND CLEARAN...

Page 8: ...ntel If not using a mantel follow the information below You must have noncombustible material s above the fireplace opening Noncombus tible materials such as slate marble tile etc must be at least 1 2...

Page 9: ...pening Underside of Mantel Shelf Mantel Shelf 12 A 20 241 2 271 2 30 All minimum distances are in inches 2 1 2 6 8 10 Minimum Noncombustible Material 8 Min 12 15 18 All minimum distances are in inches...

Page 10: ...rsarelevel Ifheaterisnotlevel heaterwill not work properly Area of Various Standard Round Flues Diameter ins Area sq ins 5 20 sq inches 6 29 sq inches 7 39 sq inches 8 51 sq inches INSTALLING DAMPER C...

Page 11: ...ed Purchase the optional A G A design certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 23 Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment Figure 13 Gas Connection Tee Joint...

Page 12: ...ts individual manual 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 pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected 3...

Page 13: ...ure 16 Push back of logs flush with metal grate bar Note 18 model has only one front log 2 Rest bottom middle log 2 behind metal posts on front burner Make sure the grooves in the bottom of the log fi...

Page 14: ...re to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electric switch do not us...

Page 15: ...em etc For wall thermostat operation follow in struction supplied with thermostat acces sory GWMT1 For wall switch operation followinstructionssuppliedwithGWMS2 OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION NOTICE You mu...

Page 16: ...Off with the Hand Held Remote Unit Figure 24 Thermostat Hand Held Remote Control Unit Selections GHRCT only The log heater will automatically cycle between pilot and the heat setting that has been se...

Page 17: ...e pattern Theincorrectpilotflameisnottouch ing the thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermo couple cools the heater will shut down If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as s...

Page 18: ...ware store or home center may carry com pressed air in a can You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position If using com pressed air in a can please follow the direc tions on the can If you don t f...

Page 19: ...D PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at ODS pilot When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob...

Page 20: ...en using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products 1 Replace 9 volt batteries in receiver and remote control OBSERVED PROBLEM One or both burners do not light after ODS pilot is lit Del...

Page 21: ...SIBLE CAUSE 1 Metal expanding while heating or con tracting while cooling 1 Heater burning vapors from paint hair spray glues cleaners chemicals new carpet etc See IMPORTANT state ment above 2 Low fue...

Page 22: ...r TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in stallation operation or troubleshooting If so contact DESA International s Technical Service Department at 1 800 DESA LOG 1 800 337 2564 You...

Page 23: ...LL MOUNT ON OFF SWITCH GWMS2 Not Shown For all models Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off with a wall switch WALL MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH GWMS1 Not Shown For all models The desired comfo...

Page 24: ...URAL GAS LOG HEATER DESA INTERNATIONAL ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VARIABLE CONTROL CFS18NR VS18NR VS24NR VS30NR 8 9 10 11 8 8 12 13 23 14 26 27 6 6 16 19 31 21 22 29 30 17 24 20 15 28 18 10 1 10 2 6...

Page 25: ...271 03 Ignitor Cable 1 14 102445 01 102445 01 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 15 103588 01 103588 01 103588 01 Heat Shield 1 16 103782 01 103782 01 103782 01 Valve Bracket 1 17 M12461 26 M12461 26 M12461 26...

Page 26: ...such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TOTHEFULLEXTENTALLOWEDBYTHELAWOFTHEJURISDICTIONTHATGOVERNSTHESALEOFTHEPRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EX...

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