Desa VFRMV18PA, VFRMV18NA, VFRMV24NA, VFRMV24PA Product Identification, Local Codes, Unpacking

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PRODUCT

IDENTIFICATION

Log Set

Lava Rock

Chassis Assembly

Figure 1 - Product Identification

LOCAL CODES

Install and use the heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc. Battery march park Quincy, MA 02269

Note: Where listed vented decorative logs are required, thermostat operations is not permitted. The installation of appliances designed for manu- factured home (U.S. only) or mobile home instal- lation must conform with the Standard CAN/CSA Z240 MH, Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280, in the United States or when such a Standard is not applicable, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1/NFPA 501A Manufactured Home Installations Standard.

State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Mas- sachusetts.

Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-fired supplemental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.

Vent-free gas products are prohibited for bedroom and bathroom installation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

UNPACKING

CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates from the grate as- sembly. The data plates contain important warranty and safety information.

1.Remove log set assembly from carton. Note: Do not pick up assembly by logs. This could damage the unit. Always handle assembly by grate.

2.Remove all protective packaging applied to log set for shipment.

3.Check all items for any shipping damage. If damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought appliance.

OPTIONAL REMOTE

CONTROL ACCESSORIES

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

The wall thermostat or hand-held thermostat may not

be used where vented decorative listings is required.

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 operation with flue damper closed. It

has been tested and approved to ANSI Z21.11.2

standard for unvented heaters. State and local

codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent-free

heaters. This heater may also be operated as a

vented decorative (ANSI Z21.60) product by

opening the flue damper.

SAFETY DEVICE

This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple-

tion Sensing (ODS) safety shut off system. 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 re-

quires no matches, batteries or other sources to

light heater.

 

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Contents Ansi Z21.11.2a-2003 Ansi Z21.60-2003 VFRMV18NA, VFRMV18PA VFRMV24NA, VFRMV24PATable of Contents Safety Information Provide adequate clearances around air openings Unpacking Product IdentificationLocal Codes Determining FRESH-AIR Flow for Appliance Location AIR for Combustion VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation Ventilation Air From Inside Building Ventilation AIRVentilation Air From Outdoors AIR for Combustion Ventilation InstallationCheck GAS Type Installation and Clearances for VENT-FREE OperationMinimum Noncombustible Material Clearances InstallationFloor Clearances Mantel ClearancesInstalling Heater Assembly Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented OperationInstallation Items Needed Masonry Manufactured FireplaceFireplacePropane/LP External Regulator Supply Tank Vent Pointing Down Connecting to GAS SupplyPropane/LP From Checking GAS ConnectionsTo Gas Control Valve Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 Psig 3.5 kPa Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 Psig 3.5 kPaLighting Instructions For Your Safety Read Before LightingOperating Heater Shutting Off Heater To Turn OFF GAS To AppliancePropane/LP Natural Optional HAND-HELD Remote Operation Manual Lighting ProcedureON/OFF Series Model Ghrcb Thermostat Series Model GhrctbInspecting Burners Auto Shutoff FeaturePilot Flame Pattern Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat- terns oftenBurner Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet Hole Cleaning MaintenanceBurner Flame Pattern Propane/LP Wiring DiagramObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingSafety interlock system has Out when control knob is reClean ODS/pilot see Low gas pressure AssemblyGas regulator defective Replace gas regulator Cleaners or similar productsOperation Processes and logs curing Hours of operation Turning control knob to HIGas leak. See Warning Replacement Parts SpecificationsTechnical Service AccessoriesReceiver and HAND-HELD Remote Control KIT Ghrcb Receiver and HAND-HELD Thermostat Remote Control KIT GhrctbWALL-MOUNT Thermostat Switch GWMT1 FB36CA, FB42C Series CIRCULATING, FB36NCA, FB42NCVFRMV18NA, VFRMV18PA Illustrated Parts BreakdownParts List 114745-01B 114745-01B Limited Warranty VENT-FREE GAS LOG Heaters Warranty InformationKeep this Warranty

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