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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing 
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

—  Do  not  store  or  use  gasoline  or  other  flammable 

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 building.

•  Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s 

phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

•  If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire 

department.

—  Installation and service must be performed by a quali-

fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

UNVENTED (VENT FREE) GAS LOG HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

VFRMV18NA, VFRMV18PA
VFRMV24NA, VFRMV24PA

Vent-free Models Also Design-Certified 

As Vented Decorative Appliances

ANSI Z21.11.2a-2003

ANSI Z21.60-2003

APPROVED

Summary of Contents for Firewerks VFRMV18NA

Page 1: ...y to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cann...

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: ...ion of this log set WARNING Any change to this log set or its controls can be dangerous WARNING Donotuseablow erinsert heatexchangerinsertor otheraccessorynotapprovedfor use with this appliance WARNIN...

Page 4: ...and Maintenance page 20 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 8 Before using furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated the vapors from these products may create a white...

Page 5: ...There are 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...

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

Page 7: ...ATION Continued The space in the previous example is a con ned 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 opt...

Page 8: ...entilation 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...

Page 9: ...P for your unit If your gas supply is not correct do not install in replace Call dealer where you bought the appliance for proper type of appliance INSTALLATION Continued WARNING This appliance is equ...

Page 10: ...terial A Figure 5 Heat Resistant Material Slate Marble Tile etc Above Fireplace Noncombustible Requirements for Material Distance A Safe Installation 12 or more N o n c o m b u s t i b l e material OK...

Page 11: ...Minimum Non Combustible Material 8 Min 14 1 2 18 5 8 22 1 2 All minimum distances are in inches 26 2 1 2 6 8 10 12 Distances to Underside of Mantel Hood GA6050 GA6052 or GA6053 Top of Fireplace Openin...

Page 12: ...Clamp Damper Damper Clamp Damper Manufactured Fireplace Masonry Fireplace Damper Clamp Damper See chart below for minimum permanent ue opening you must provide Attach damper clamp so the minimum perm...

Page 13: ...s Needed Before installing heater make sure you have the items listed below external regulator supplied by installer piping check local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas equipment shutoff valv...

Page 14: ...rom going into heater controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong heater may not run properly INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION Avoid damage to gas control Hold gas control with wren...

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 LP supply to e...

Page 16: ...pect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING If replace has glass doors never operate this heater with...

Page 17: ...act a quali ed service person or gas supplier for repairs Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 4 through 8 page 16 OPERATING HEATER Continued Figure 17 Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location Manual C...

Page 18: ...Selector Switch in REMOTE Position Control Knob Flame Adjustment Knob ON OFF SERIES MODEL GHRCB Hold the control button on the hand held remote until burner turns on Hold the con trol button again un...

Page 19: ...ly receives signals from the hand held remote to control the room temperature If the hand held remote is misplaced obstructed or for any reason cannot transmit to the receiver the receiver will shut o...

Page 20: ...trol areas burners and circulating air passageways of heater clean Inspect these areas of heater before each use Have heater inspected yearly by a quali ed service person Heater may need more frequent...

Page 21: ...er repeat steps 3 and 4 Clean the pilot assembly also A yellow tip on the pilot ame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot as sembly There is a small pilot air inlet hole about two inches from where the...

Page 22: ...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 Tighten nut hold...

Page 23: ...nob 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 company B C...

Page 24: ...ion and let warm up for a minute 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...

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

Page 26: ...as purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the part to the factory PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can tsupplyoriginalreplacementpart s callDESA at...

Page 27: ...ws the gas log heater to be turned on and off by using a hand held remote control ACCESSORIES Continued FB36CA FB42C SERIES CIRCULATING FB36NCA FB42NC SERIES NON CIRCULATING Not Shown For all models D...

Page 28: ...www desatech com 114745 01B 28 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VFRMV18NA VFRMV18PA VFRMV24NA Shown VFRMV24PA 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 5 25 26 27...

Page 29: ...114793 01 114793 01 114793 01 Piezo Switch Bracket 1 14 097159 04 097159 04 097159 04 097159 04 Piezo 1 15 14579 14579 14579 14579 Rocker Switch 1 16 111817 01 111817 01 111817 01 111817 01 Main Gas L...

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Page 32: ...r MUST be installed by a quali ed installer 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...

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