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OWNER’S MANUAL

OPERATING
HEATER

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THERMOSTAT

CONTROL OPERATION

The thermostatic control used on this
heater differs from standard thermostats.
Standard thermostats simply turn on and
off the burner. The thermostat used on
this heater senses the room temperature.
The thermostat adjusts the amount of gas
flow to the burner. This increases or de-
creases the burner flame height. At times
the room may exceed the set temperature.
If so, the burner will shut off. The burner
will cycle back on when room temperature
drops below the set temperature.

The control knob can be set to any heat
level between HI and LO.

Note:

 The thermostat sensing bulb mea-

sures the temperature of air near the
heater cabinet. This may not always agree
with room temperature (depending on
housing construction, installation loca-
tion, room size, open air temperatures,
etc.). Frequent use of your heater will let
you determine your own comfort levels.

MANUAL LIGHTING

PROCEDURE

1.

Remove front panel (see Figure 2,
page 3).

2.

Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light-
ing Instructions
, page 14.

3.

With control knob pressed in, strike
match. Hold match to pilot until pi-
lot lights.

4.

Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob. Now
follow step 8 under Lighting Instruc-
tions
, page 14.

5.

Replace front panel.

GRH/OV 0

GOOD PILOT

GRH/OV 008

BAD PILOT/LP

Figure 25 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern

Thermocouple

Thermocouple

INSPECTING
BURNER

Figure 26 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern

Pilot Burner

Pilot Burner

Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame
pattern often.

PILOT FLAME PATTERN

Figure 25 shows a correct pilot flame pattern.
Figure 26 shows an incorrect pilot flame
pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touch-
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 shown
in Figure 26

• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to

Appliance, page 14)

• see Troubleshooting, pages 16 through 18

BURNER FLAME PATTERN

Figure 27 shows a correct burner flame
pattern. Figure 28 shows an incorrect burner
flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame
pattern shows yellow tipping of the flame.
It also shows the flame higher than one
inch above the log.

Note:

 When using the heater the first time,

the flame will be yellow for approximately
one hour until the log cures.

NOTICE: Do not mistake orange
flames with yellow tipping. Dirt
or other fine particles enter the
heater and burn causing brief
patches of orange flame.

 WARNING: If yellow tipping

occurs, your heater could pro-
duce increased levels of carbon
monoxide. If burner flame pat-
tern shows yellow tipping, follow
instructions, bottom of this page.

Top of Flame About
One Inch Above Logs

Yellow Tipping

If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 28

• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to

Appliance, page 14)

• see Troubleshooting, pages 16 through 18

Figure 28 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern

Figure 27 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern

Summary of Contents for VMH3000TN

Page 1: ...er serviceagency orthe gas supplier WARNING Improper installa tion adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property dam age Refer to this manual for correct installation and o...

Page 2: ...or other accessory not approvedforusewiththisheater 3 This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom 4 This heater needs fresh outside air ven tilation to run properly This heater has an...

Page 3: ...kdi dko em kgo dki rlnf gpd fAS DF KIG LF JI als kdi dko em kgo dki rlnf gpd f AS DF KIG LF JI als kdi dko em kgo dki rlnf gpd fAS DF KIG LF JI als kdi dko em kgo dki rlnf gpd f AS DF KIG LF JI als k...

Page 4: ...heater cabinet Attach on top and sides with four brass screws included in hard ware package see Figure 7 9 Reattach front panel to heater if you are going to mount the heater to the base Do not reatt...

Page 5: ...ith 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 areas such as joints around window and door frames be tw...

Page 6: ...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 7: ...Air Ventilated Attic Outlet Air Inlet Air Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space To Crawl Space To Attic Figure 9 Ventilation Air from Outdoors AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued WARNING Rework wo...

Page 8: ...ll heater Call dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater INSTALLATION ITEMS Beforeinstallingheater makesureyouhave the items listed below piping check local codes sealant resistant to prop...

Page 9: ...16 inches apart from their centers Attach mounting bracket to wall in one of two ways 1 Attaching to wall stud 2 Attaching to wall anchor Attaching To Wall Stud This method pro vides the strongest ho...

Page 10: ...screws until heater is firmly secured to wall Do not over tighten Note Do not replace front panel at this time Replace front panel after making gas connections and checking for leaks see pages 12 and...

Page 11: ...ife at marked locations before drilling If securing to a wood floor drill a 3 4 deep hole using a 1 8 diameter drill bit Do not use anchors in wood floors If securing to a concrete floor drill a 1 3 8...

Page 12: ...Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 or greater diameter to allow proper gas volume to heater If pipe is too small undue loss of pressure will occur Installation must include an equipment shutoff v...

Page 13: ...off valve see Fig ure 21 2 Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or open ing main gas valve located on or near gas meter 3 Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff...

Page 14: ...lot does not stay lit refer to Troubleshooting pages 16 through 18 Also contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Untilrepairsaremade lightpilotwith match To light pilot with matc...

Page 15: ...rect Pilot Flame Pattern Thermocouple Thermocouple INSPECTING BURNER Figure 26 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner Pilot Burner Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often PILOT FL...

Page 16: ...ve POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Ignitor electrode positioned wrong 2 Ignitor electrode broken 3 Ignitor electrode not connected to igni tor cable 4 Ignitor cable pinched or wet 5 Piezo ignitor nut is loose 6 Brok...

Page 17: ...ifice 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS pilot is lit Delayed ignition of...

Page 18: ...IBLE CAUSE 1 Metal expanding while heating or con tracting while cooling 1 Heater burning vapors from paint hair spray glues etc see IMPORTANT statement above 2 Gas leak SeeWarning statement at top of...

Page 19: ...gas supplier SERVICE HINTS CLEANING BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas This provides a clean burning flame...

Page 20: ...20 104431 NATURAL GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS 12 1 12 2 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VMH3000TN 1 2 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 19 20 23 24 25 8 6 6 21 7 1 3 5 16 18 4 22 26 1...

Page 21: ...12 099440 05 ODS Pilot Assembly 1 12 1 098514 01 Thermocouple 1 12 2 098594 01 Ignitor Electrode 1 13 103447 01 Burner 1 14 099387 03 3 16 Pilot Tubing 1 15 103845 09 Injector 1 16 NJF 8C Nut Hex 1 1...

Page 22: ...0 323 5190 You can also visit DESA International s technical service web site at www desatech com SPECIFICATIONS Btu Variable 15 000 30 000 Type Gas Natural Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Regulator Sett...

Page 23: ...in a walnut finish or an unfinished hardwood ready to stain or paint Complete assembly and installation instructions included EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 Equipmentshutoffvalvewith1 8 NPTtap HEARTH...

Page 24: ...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 fail or become damaged a...

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