Desa VF-24P-EMU, VF-18P-EMU, VF-18N-EMU, VF-24N-EMU Table of Contents, Safety Information

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

SAFETY INFORMATION

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

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OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES

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LOCAL CODES

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UNPACKING

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PRODUCT FEATURES

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

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INSTALLATION

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OPERATING HEATER

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INSPECTING BURNERS

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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SPECIFICATIONS

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WIRING DIAGRAM

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SERVICE HINTS

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TECHNICAL SERVICE

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REPLACEMENT PARTS

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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST

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ACCESSORIES

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

Back Cover

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or ser- vice this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause seriousinjuryordeathfromburns,fire,explosion,elec- trical 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 heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced. Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide 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 and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and propane/LP gases 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 heater.

WARNING:Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.

WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat ex- changer insert, or other accessory not approved for use with this heater.

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.

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 base assembly becomes very hot when run- ning heater. Keep children and adults away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Heater will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surface to cool before touching.

Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with heater. When using the hand-held remote accessory (Remote-Ready Models Only),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.

Keep the appliance area clear and free from com- bustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.

WARNING: Do not place log scraps or lava rocks on burner.

For more information, visit www.desatech.com

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Contents VF-24N-EMU VF-24P-EMU VF-18N-EMU VF-18P-EMU What to do if YOU Smell GASTable of Contents Safety InformationProduct Identification Product IdentificationLocal Codes Optional Remote Control AccessoriesProduct Features UnpackingDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Determining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater LocationConfined and Unconfined Space Ventilation Air From Outdoors Ventilation AIRVentilation Air From Inside Building Check GAS Type InstallationInstallation and Clearances for VENT-FREE Operation If Not Using Mantel Minimum Noncombustible Material ClearancesFloor Clearances Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a HoodMantel Clearances Determining Minimum Mantel ClearanceInstallation Items Needed Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented OperationInstalling Heater Assembly Area of Various Standard Round FluesConnecting to GAS Supply Checking GAS Connections Pressure Testing gas Supply Piping systemPressure Testing Heater Gas Connections Checking Gas Joints propane/LP only Lighting Instructions For Your Safety Read Before LightingOperating Heater To Turn OFF GAS to Appliance Manual Lighting ProcedureRemote Control Operation Selector Toggle Switch Optional Remote Control Burner Flame Pattern Inspecting BurnersPilot Flame Pattern Logs Cleaning and MaintenanceCleaning Burner Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet Hole Troubleshooting Observed Problem Possible Cause RemedyRefer to Air for Combustion and Venti Gas leak. See Warning statement at Specifications VF-18N-EMU VF-24N-EMUTechnical Service Wiring DiagramService Hints Replacement PartsLog sets and mounting plates are ordered as an assembly Illustrated Parts BreakdownVF-24N-EMU Parts List Parts ListAccessories This page Intentionally Left Blank Owners Registration Form Postage Required 111826-05 Warranty Information