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SAFETy INFORMATION

  WARNING:  This  product 

contains  and/or  generates 

chemicals  known  to  the  State 

of California to cause cancer or 

birth defects, or other reproduc

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tive harm.

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s 

manual carefully and completely 

before  trying  to  assemble,  op

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erate  or  service  this  log  set. 

Improper use of this log set can 

cause  serious  injury  or  death 

from  burns,  fire,  explosion, 

electrical  shock  and  carbon 

monoxide poisoning.

 DANGER: Carbon monoxide 

poisoning may lead to death!

Carbon  Monoxide  Poisoning:

  Early  signs  of 

carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with 

headaches, dizziness or nausea. If you have these 

signs, the log set may not be working properly. 

Get fresh air at once!

 Have log set serviced. 

Some people are more affected by carbon mon-

oxide than others. These include pregnant women, 

people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those 

under the influence of alcohol and those at high 

altitudes.

Natural & Propane/LP Gas:

 Natural & Propane/LP 

gas are odorless. An odor-making agent is added 

to the gas. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. 

However, the odor added to the gas can fade. Gas 

may be present even though no odor exists.

Make certain you read and understand all warnings. 

Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to 

safe and proper operation of this log set.

  WARNING:  Any  change  to 

this log set or its controls can 

be dangerous.

  WARNING:  Do  not  use  a 

blower  insert,  heat  exchanger 

insert  or  other  accessory  not 

approved for use with this ap

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pliance.

 WARNING: This appliance is 

equipped  with  (natural  or  pro

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pane/LP) gas. Field conversion 

is not permitted.

 WARNING: 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 cause sooting.

 WARNING: Do not place log 

scraps or lava rocks on burner.

Due  to  high  temperatures,  the 

appliance should be located out 

of traffic and away from furniture 

and draperies.

Do not place clothing or other 

flammable  material  on  or  near 

the appliance. Never place any 

objects on the heater.

Heater assembly becomes very 

hot when running heater. Keep 

children and adults away from 

hot  surface  to  avoid  burns  or 

clothing  ignition.  Heater  will 

remain hot for a time after shut-

down.  Allow  surface  to  cool 

before touching.

Carefully  supervise  young  chil

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dren when they are in the room 

with appliance. When using the 

hand-held  remote  accessory, 

keep selector switch in the OFF 

position to prevent children from 

turning on burners with remote.

You  must  operate  this  heater 

with a fireplace screen in place. 

Make  sure  fireplace  screen  is 

closed before running heater.

Summary of Contents for VFRMV18NB

Page 1: ...y 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 serv...

Page 2: ...in which it is installed Provi sions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation section on page 6 of this manual This appliance may be in...

Page 3: ...manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this log set WARNING Any change to this log set or its controls can be dangerous WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger...

Page 4: ...er SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 7 Topreventthecreationofsoot followtheinstruc tions in Cleaning and Maintenance page 20 8 Before using furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar products turn heat...

Page 5: ...four optional remote controls that can be purchased separately Wall switch Hand held ON OFF remote Wall thermostat Hand held thermostat remote See Accessories page 26 Thewallthermostatorhand heldtherm...

Page 6: ...ide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where a Walls and ceilings exposed to the out side atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of o...

Page 7: ...ON Continued The space in the previous example is a confined space because the actual Btu Hr used is more than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support You must provide additional fresh air Your optio...

Page 8: ...ion Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 1 12 12 Installation NOTICE This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat Use this heater along with your p...

Page 9: ...ane LP for your unit If your gas supply is not correct do not install in fireplace Call dealer where you bought the appliance for proper type of appliance Installation Continued WARNING This appliance...

Page 10: ...al A Figure 5 Heat Resistant Material Slate Marble Tile etc Above Fireplace If Using Mantel Youmusthavenoncombustiblematerial s abovethe fireplace opening Noncombustible materials such as slate marble...

Page 11: ...inimum clearances shown in this manual Notice Ifyourinstallationdoes not meet the minimum clear ances shown you must do one of the following operate the logs only with the flue damper open and damper...

Page 12: ...damper clamp will keep damper open Installation instructions are included with clamp accessory Figure 10 Attaching Damper Clamp Damper Damper Clamp Damper Manufactured Fireplace Masonry Fireplace Damp...

Page 13: ...l codes Propane LP Supply Tank External Regulator Figure 13 External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down Vent Pointing Down CAUTION Never connect propane LP fireplace directly to the propane LP supply T...

Page 14: ...lve from your dealer See Accessories page 26 Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment Figure 14 Gas Connection Remote Ready Models Only To Gas Control Valve 3 Minimum Sediment Trap Propa...

Page 15: ...as or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air 3 Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve for natural gas or propane LPsup ply to e...

Page 16: ...r Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING If...

Page 17: ...knob If control knob does not pop out when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 4 through 8 OPERATING HEATER Continued Figure 18...

Page 18: ...ration On Off Series Model HRC100 Hold the control button on the hand held remote until burner turns on Hold the con trol button again until burner turns off see Figure 21 To Lock press both buttons o...

Page 19: ...G HEATER Continued Key Pad Lock Feature This feature allows the user to lock unlock the keypad on the hand held remote in the MANU or AUTO mode to prevent inadvertent operation i e children operating...

Page 20: ...keep control areas burners and circulating air passageways of heater clean Inspect these areas of heater before each use Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person Heater may need mor...

Page 21: ...th the unit off lightly blow air through the air inlet hole in the same direction as gas flow You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available This hole is accessible from the...

Page 22: ...ne LP only 6 ODS pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct REMEDY 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Tightennuthold...

Page 23: ...rol knob pressed in 30 seconds 3 Wait one minute for safety in terlock system to reset Repeat ignition operation 4 Fully open equipment shutoff valve 5 A Contact local natural or propane LP gas compan...

Page 24: ...2 Operate burners until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural or propane LP gas company 3 Observe minimum instal lation clearances see pages 9 through 12 4 Clean burners see...

Page 25: ...logged 1 Gas leak See warning statement at top of page 2 Control valve or gas control defective 1 Foreign matter between con trol valve and burner 2 Gas leak See warning statement at top of page 1 Han...

Page 26: ...rgaspressureistoolow Ifso con tact your local propane LP or natural gas supplier Accessories Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories call DESA...

Page 27: ...6CA FB42C SERIES CIRCULATING FB36NCA FB42NC SERIES NON CIRCULATING blower Not Shown For all models DAMPER CLAMP GA6080 Not Shown For all models Permanently opens chimney flue damper for vented operati...

Page 28: ...www desatech com 116412 01C 28 Illustrated Parts Breakdown Models VFRMV18NB VFRMV18PB VFRMV24NB Shown and VFRMV24PB 1 4 5 3a 3b 6 9 11 2 12 13 16 18 8 19 22 7 10 20 17 14 15...

Page 29: ...3 8 1 8 14396 Adapter 1 9 111804 01 Burner 1 111804 03 Burner 1 10 111819 04 Orifice 1 111819 05 Orifice 1 111819 14 Orifice 1 111819 15 Orifice 1 11 111807 01 Valve 1 111807 02 Valve 1 12 111796 01 V...

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Page 32: ...er in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fa...

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