Desa VS18PRA, CFS18PRA, VS24PRA Unpacking, Product Identification, Local Codes, Product Features

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OWNER’S MANUAL

SAFETY

INFORMATION

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24.This heater must not be connected to any external electrical source.

25.Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet may cause pilot outage.

26.To prevent performance problems, the use of a propane fuel tank of less than 100 lb. capacity is not recommended.

UNPACKING

WARNING: Do not remove the metal data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain important warranty information.

1.

Remove logs and heater base assem-

 

bly from carton. Note: Do not pick up

 

heater base assembly by burners. This

 

could damage heater. Always handle

 

base assembly by grate.

2.

Remove all protective packaging ap-

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Crossover Log

Front Branch

Rear Log

Rear Burner

Front Burner

Piezo Ignitor

 

Control Knob

 

 

Remote

Flame

 

 

Control

Adjustment

Selector

Middle Log

(Optional)

Knob

 

 

 

Switch

Base Assembly

 

 

(Optional)

Figure 1 - VS24PR Shown

plied to logs and heater for shipment.

3. Check all items for any shipping dam-

age. If damaged, promptly inform

dealer where you bought heater.

LOCAL CODES

Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*.

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

Batterymarch Park

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

1430 Broadway

Quincy, MA 02269

Note: Where listed vented decorative logs are required, thermostat operation is not permitted.

PRODUCT

FEATURES

OPERATION

This heater is clean burning. It requires no outside venting. There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by both realistic flames and glowing coals. This heater is designed for vent-free opera- tion with flue damper closed. It has been tested and approved to ANS Z21.11.2 stan- dard for unvented heaters. State and local codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent- free heaters. This heater may also be oper- ated as a vented decorative (ANS Z21.60) product by opening the flue damper (non- thermostat operation only).

SAFETY PILOT

This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS). The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent- free room heaters. The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air.

PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM

This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system requires no matches, batteries, or other sources to light heater.

OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES

There are four optional remote controls that can be purchased separately for this log heater:

wall switch

wall thermostat

hand-held on/off remote

hand-held thermostat remote.

See Accessories, page 25.

The wall thermostat or hand-held thermo- stat may not be used where vented decora- tive listing is required.

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS Desa InternationalDesa International Unvented PROPANE/LP GAS LOG Heater Safety InformationProduct Identification Product FeaturesOptional Remote Control Accessories UnpackingConfined and Unconfined Space AIR for Combustion and VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation Unusually Tight ConstructionAIR for Combustion Ventilation Determining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater LocationDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Ventilation AIR Ventilation Air From Inside BuildingVentilation Air From Outdoors Vent-Free Operation Only InstallationInstallation Clearances Check GAS TypeMinimum Noncombustible Material Clearances If Not Using Mantel If Using MantelDetermining Minimum Mantel Clearance Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a HoodMantel Clearances Floor ClearancesArea of Various Standard Round Flues Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented OperationInstalling Heater Base Assembly Installation Items NeededConnecting to GAS Supply Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 Psig Pressure Testing gas Supply Piping systemPressure Testing Heater Gas Connections Checking GAS ConnectionsInstalling Front Log #1 Installing LogsFor Your Safety Read Before Lighting Operating HeaterLighting Instructions Shutting Off Burners Only pilot stays lit Manual Lighting ProcedureTo Turn OFF GAS to Appliance Shutting Off HeaterGhrct Operation Optional Remote OperationThermostat Control Operation Ghrc OperationInspecting Burners Pilot Flame PatternFront Burner Flame Pattern Replacement Parts Cleaning and MaintenanceObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingSee Wiring Diagram, Above Gas leak. See Warning statementVariable Control CFS18PRA, VS18PRA VS24PRA, VS30PRA Illustrated Parts BreakdownCFS18PRA, VS18PRA VS24PRA, VS30PRA Parts ListService Hints SpecificationsWiring Diagram Technical ServiceAccessories Warranty Information