Desa INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS LOG HEATER Optional Remote Operation

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OPERATING HEATER (REMOTE-READY MODELS)

Optional Remote Operation

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OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION

Note: All remote control accessories must be purchased sepa- rately (see Accessories, page 38). Follow instructions included with the remote control.

Thermostat Control Operation

(Optional GHRCTA Series Only) The thermostat control set- ting on the remote control unit can be set to any comfort level between WARMER and COOLER. The burners will turn on and off automatically to maintain the comfort level you select. The ideal comfort setting will vary by household depending upon the amount of space to be heated, the output of the central heating system, etc.

For wall thermostat operation, follow instruction supplied with thermostat accessory GWMT1. For wall switch operation follow instructions supplied with GWMS2.

NOTICE: You must light the pilot before using the hand-held remote control unit. See Lighting Instruc- tions on page 20.

1. After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about one minute.

Turn control knob to ON position. Adjust flame adjust-

ment knob anywhere between HI and LO. Slide the selec-

tor switch to the REMOTE position. Note: The burners

may light if hand-held remote ON button was on when se-

lector switch was last turned off. You can now turn the burn-

ers on and off with the hand-held remote control unit.

IMPORTANT: Do not leave the selector switch in the RE-

MOTE position when the pilot is not lit. This will drain the

battery.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to press the ON/OFF buttons on the

•In the AUTO mode, the thermostat in the hand-held re- mote unit controls the room temperature. To increase the room temperature, press the top arrow of the TEMP but- ton. To lower the room temperature, press the bottom ar- row of the TEMP button. At higher settings the heater will run longer.

IMPORTANT: This remote control has been specially en- gineered to take an air temperature sample every 5.5 min- utes in the auto mode. It will not respond immediately to the temperature setting being turned up or down.

IMPORTANT: The hand-held remote control unit must be near the heater. Do not keep the hand-held remote control unit too close to the heater. The thermostat on the hand-held remote control unit will heat up too quickly and turn the heater off.

3.To turn the burner off, press the AUTO/ON/OFF button un- til OFF lights. The pilot will remain lit.

IMPORTANT: To turn the pilot off, manually turn the con- trol knob on the heater to the OFF position.

Flame Adjustment

Control Knob Knob

Rear Burner

Control Knob

 

OT

O

H

 

IL

 

P

N

I

 

F

 

 

ON OFF REMOTE

F

 

 

 

O

 

 

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

O

Selector

Ignitor Button

 

Switch

 

Figure 40 - Control Knobs, Selector Switch and Ignitor Button Locations for Remote Operation

hand-held remote control unit for up to 3 seconds to assure

proper operation.

GHRC Series Operation:

2a. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the burners on and off. When turning burners off, the pilot will remain lit.

GHRCTA Series Operation:

2b. Press the AUTO/ON/OFF button on the hand-held remote control (see Figure 41). The lights to the left of the button will show AUTO, ON, or OFF.

•In the ON mode, the burners will ignite. The heater is in manual mode when ON is lit.

Shows

Temperature

Setting

The Log Heater will Automatically Cycle between Pilot and the Heat Setting that has been Selected

Increases Room

Temperature in

AUTO Mode

Decreases Room

Temperature in

AUTO Mode

Turns Burners

On or Off and

Allows You to

Choose the Auto

Setting

Figure 41 - Thermostat Hand-Held Remote Control Unit

Selections (GHRCTA Only)

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Contents International OWNER’S Operation and Installation Manual What to do if YOU Smell GASTable of Contents Safety InformationSafety Information Local Codes Optional Remote Control AccessoriesProduct Identification UnpackingProduct Features AIR for Combustion and VentilationDetermining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater Location Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined SpaceVentilation Air From Inside Building Ventilation AIRVentilation Air From Outdoors Installation Check GAS TypeMinimum Noncombustible Material Clearances See Between 8Floor Clearances Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a HoodMantel Clearances Determining Minimum Mantel ClearanceInstallation Items Needed Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented OperationInstalling Heater Base Assembly Remote-Ready Models OnlyConnecting to GAS Supply External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections Pressure Testing gas Supply Piping systemChecking GAS Connections Installing Logs Installing Log #2 Model CGX3930NT ShownInstalling Log #3 Model VGX30NT Shown Installing Log #3 Model LGX3924NT Shown Models LGX3924NT and LGX3924PTAdding Lava Rock Attaching Grate to Base AssemblyOperating Heater Lighting InstructionsShutting Off Heater To Turn OFF GAS to ApplianceShutting Off Burners Only pilot stays lit REMOTE-READY Models For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Manual Lighting ProcedureThermostat Control Operation Flame Ghrc Series Operation Optional Remote OperationThermostat Control Operation Ghrcta Series OperationPilot Flame Pattern Inspecting BurnersFront Burner Flame Pattern Cleaning Burner Injector Holder and Pilot AIR Inlet Hole Cleaning MaintenanceLogs Troubleshooting Observed Problem Possible Cause RemedyRefer to Air for Combustion and Venti Gas leak. See Warning statement Optional Positioning of Thermostat Sensing Bulb Important Do not crimp capillaryService Hints SpecificationsWiring Diagram Technical ServiceIllustrated Parts Breakdown Illustrated Parts BreakdownParts List Parts ListTHERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED VGX24NT, VGX24PT VGX30NT, VGX30PT29 THERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED Parts Available not ShownCGX3924NR, CGX3924PR REMOTE-READY LGX3924NT, LGX3924PT KEY Part Number LGX3924NT LGX3924PT Description QTY Replacement Parts AccessoriesOwners Registration Form International For . .com Not a UPC

INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS LOG HEATER specifications

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