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122136-01
Rev. C
09/08

NOT A UPC

122136 01

DESA Heating, LLC

2701 Industrial Drive

Bowling Green, KY 42101

www.desatech.com
1-866-672-6040

WARRANTy

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DESA HEATING, LLC LIMITED WARRANTIES

New products

Standard Warranty:

 DESA Heating, LLC warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from 

defects in material and workmanship for a period of four (4) years from the date of first purchase from an 
authorized dealer provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with 
DESA Heating, LLC’s warnings and instructions.
For products purchased for commercial, industrial or rental usage, this warranty is limited to 90 days from 
the date of first purchase.

Factory Reconditioned products

Limited Warranty:

 DESA Heating, LLC warrants factory reconditioned products and any parts thereof 

to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 30 days from the date of first purchase from an 
authorized dealer provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with 
DESA Heating, LLC’s warnings and instructions.

Terms Common to All Warranties

The following terms apply to all of the above warranties:
Always specify model number and serial number when contacting the manufacturer. To make a claim under 
this warranty the bill of sale or other proof of purchase must be presented.

This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser when purchased from an authorized dealer, 
and only when installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished 

with this product.

This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore this product to proper operating condition and 
an allowance for labor when provided by a 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

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uct and/or DESA Heating, LLC who will provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use original 

factory replacement parts voids this warranty.

Travel, handling, transportation, diagnostic, material, labor and incidental costs associated with warranty 
repairs, unless expressly covered by this warranty, are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the 

responsibility of the owner.

Excluded from this warranty are products or parts that fail or become damaged due to misuse, accidents, 
improper installation, lack of proper maintenance, tampering, or alteration(s).
This is DESA Heating, LLC’s exclusive warranty, and to the full extent allowed by law; this express warranty 
excludes any and all other warranties, express or implied, written or verbal and limits the duration of any 
and all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose to four 
(4) years on new products and 30 days on factory reconditioned products from the date of first purchase. 
DESA Heating, LLC makes no other warranties regarding this product.
DESA Heating, LLC’s liability is limited to the purchase price of the product, and DESA Heating, LLC shall 
not be liable for any other damages whatsoever under any circumstances including indirect, incidental, or 
consequential damages.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of 

incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. 
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. 

For information about this warranty contact:

Model (

located on product or identification tag

) _____________________________

Serial No. (

located on product or identification tag

) __________________________

Date Purchased  __________________________

Keep receipt for warranty verification.

Summary of Contents for VSB18N

Page 1: ...se any phone in your building Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and...

Page 2: ...id fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory built fireplace or in a listed ventless firebox enclo sure It is design certified for these installations in accordance with ANSI Z21 11 2 Exception Do not ins...

Page 3: ...ll warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous WARNING Do not use a blowe...

Page 4: ...ank of less than 100 lbs capacity is not recommended propane LP units only 4 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 ph...

Page 5: ...heaters Non thermostat models may also be operated as a vented decorative ANSI Z21 60 product by opening flue damper Safety Pilot This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple tion Sensing ODS safety s...

Page 6: ...se volume is less than 50 cubic feet per AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m3 per kw of the ag gregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an u...

Page 7: ...asCode or applicable local codes VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you...

Page 8: ...heat resistant sealant Do not seal chimney flue damper Installation WARNING Never install the heater in a bedroom or bathroom unless installed as a vented appliance see page 11 in a recreational vehi...

Page 9: ...ceiling should not be less than 42 Figure 4 Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall Minimum 16 from Side Wall Example INSTALLATION Continued NOTICE Manualcontrolheaters maybeusedasaventedproduct Ifs...

Page 10: ...t required clearances between fireplace opening and mantel shelf If you do not meet the clearances listed below you will need a hood Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance If you meet minimum clearance...

Page 11: ...ree reasons for operating your heater in the vented mode 1 The fireplace does not meet the clearance to combustibles requirements for vent free operation 2 State or local codes do not permit vent free...

Page 12: ...lant resistant to propane LP gas not provided electric drill with 3 16 drill bit flathead screwdriver 1 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of the fitting to be threaded into gas regulato...

Page 13: ...ill reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 of water If you do not reduce incom ing gas pressure heater regulator damage could occur Install external re...

Page 14: ...lator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip ment shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas or opening main ga...

Page 15: ...check to see if flames contact any log Ifso repositionlogaccordingto the log installation instructions in this manual Flames contact ing log will create soot It is very important to install these logs...

Page 16: ...causing property damage per sonal injury or loss of life A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell a...

Page 17: ...0 seconds release control knob Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 through 7 If control knob does not pop out when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs 8 Slightly...

Page 18: ...ols the heater will shut down If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 22 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Ap pliance page 17 see Troubleshooting page 20 Note The pilot flame on na...

Page 19: ...older located at the end of the burner tube again Remove any large particles of dust dirt lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle Figure 23 Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube Bu...

Page 20: ...on 4 Air in gas lines when in stalled 5 Depleted gas supply pro pane LP only 6 ODS pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct OBSERVED PROBLEM When control knob is pressed in and turned t...

Page 21: ...act local natural or propane LP gas company 1 Contact local natural or propane LP gas company 2 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 18 or replace burner orifice 1 Clean burner see Cleaning...

Page 22: ...burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural or propane LP gas company 3 Observe minimum installa tion clearances see page 8 4 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance...

Page 23: ...see Checking Gas Con nections page 14 1 Open window and or door for ventilation 2 Contact local natural or propane LP gas company 3 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 18 1 Locate and c...

Page 24: ...uct If they can t supply original replacement part s call DESA Heating LLC at 1 866 672 6040 When calling DESA Heating LLC have ready your name your address model and serial numbers of your heater how...

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Page 27: ...ith Ignitor LP 1 9 122141 01 Manual Valve Outlet Tube 1 10 122146 01 Natural Gas Plate 1 11 107186 05 Injector 1 107186 06 Injector 1 107186 07 Injector 1 107186 08 Injector 1 12 098354 01 Control Kno...

Page 28: ...proved by DESA Heating LLC Warranty parts must be obtained through authorized dealers of this prod uct and or DESA Heating LLC who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use origin...

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