Desa GAS LOG HEATER Inspecting Burners, Thermostat Control Operation, Pilot Flame Pattern

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OPERATING

HEATER

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5.Turn control knob counterclockwise

C-clockwiseto the PILOT position.

Press in control knob for five (5) sec- onds (see Figure 23, page 16).

Note: You may be running this heater for the first time after hook- ing up to gas supply. If so, the con- trol knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds or less. This will allow air to bleed from the gas system.

•If control knob does not pop out when released, contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs.

6.With control knob pressed in, press and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front burner. If needed, keep press- ing ignitor button until pilot lights.

Note: If pilot does not stay lit, con- tact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot with match. To light pilot with match, see Manual Light- ing Procedure.

7.Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob.

Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 3 through 7. This heater has a safety interlock system. Wait one (1) minute for system to reset before lighting pi- lot again.

8.Turn control knob counterclockwise

C-clockwiseto desired heating level. The burners should light. Set control knob to any heat level between HI and LO.

CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the manual shutoff valve.

Ignitor Electrode

Thermocouple

Pilot Burner

 

Figure 24 - Pilot

TO TURN OFF GAS

TO APPLIANCE

Shutting Off Heater

Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position.

Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot stays lit)

Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the PILOT position.

THERMOSTAT

CONTROL OPERATION

(Thermostat-Controlled

Models Only)

The thermostat control knob can be set to any comfort level between Hi and Lo. The thermostat will gradually modulate the heat output and flame height from higher to lower settings, or pilot, in order 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.

Note: Selecting the Hi setting with the control knob will cause the burner to remain fully on, without modulating down in most cases.

MANUAL LIGHTING

PROCEDURE

1.Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light- ing Instructions, page 16.

2.Depress control knob and light pilot with match.

3.Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob. Now follow step 8 above.

INSPECTING

BURNERS

Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often.

PILOT FLAME PATTERN

Figure 25 shows a correct pilot flame pat- tern. Figure 26 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. (Note: Appearance of pilot assembly may vary by model.) The incor-

rect pilot flame is not touching the thermo- couple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple 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 16, manually-controlled models. Thermostatically-controlled models, this page, column 2)

•seeTroubleshooting, pages 18 through 20

Thermocouple

Pilot Burner

Figure 25 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern

Thermocouple

Pilot Burner

Figure 26 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern

BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES

Air is drawn into the burner through the holes in the fitting at the burner entrance. These holes may become blocked with dust or lint. Periodically inspect these holes for any blockage and clean if needed. Blocked air holes will create soot.

MAIN BURNER

Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heater running. All slotted burner flame holes should be open with yellow flame present. All round burner flame holes should be open with a small blue flame present. Some burner flame holes may be- come blocked by debris or rust, with no flame present. If so, turn off heater and let cool. Either remove blockage or replace burner. Blocked burner flame holes will create soot.

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS OWNER’S Operation and Installation ManualFLAME-MAX Vintage Oak FLAME-MAX BirchVanguard FLAME-MAX Unvented Natural GAS LOG Heater Safety InformationProduct Identification Product FeaturesLocal Codes UnpackingProviding Adequate Ventilation AIR for Combustion and VentilationUnusually Tight Construction Confined and Unconfined SpaceDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space AIR for Combustion VentilationDetermining FRESH-AIR Flow for Heater Location Ventilation Air From Inside Ventilation AIRBuilding Ventilation Air From OutdoorsCheck GAS Type InstallationMinimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances see Figure Minimum Fireplace Clearance To Combustible MaterialsMinimum Noncombustible Material Clearances If Not Using MantelMantel Clearances Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When Using a HoodFloor Clearances Determining Minimum Mantel ClearanceInstalling Heater Base Assembly Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented OperationAttaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Gas Regulator Installation Items NeededGas Connection Connecting to GAS SupplyChecking GAS Connections Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping SystemPressure Testing Heater Gas Connections For Golden Oak or Birch Models Installing LogsFor Vintage Oak Log Model Lighting Instructions Operating HeaterVariable Control Operation Manual Lighting ProcedureTo Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Shutting Off HeaterThermostat Control Operation Inspecting BurnersPilot Flame Pattern Burner Primary AIR HolesObserved Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingMaintenance, Gas leak. See Warning statement at For Masonry and FACTORY-BUILT Metal Fireplace Optional Positioning of Thermostat Sensing BulbSpecifications Replacement Parts Cleaning and MaintenanceODS Pilot Illustrated Parts BreakdownFLAME-MAX Vintage OAK LOG Models VYS18N and VYS24N VYS18N VYS24N Parts ListODS Pilot VYD18N, VYBD18N VYD24N, VYBD24N VYD30N, VYBD30N VYD36N Thermostatically Controlled Models VYD18NT VYD24NT VYD30NT VYD18NT VYD24NT VYD30NT VYD18NT VYD24NT VYD30NTTechnical Service AccessoriesService Hints 104342 International Warranty Information

GAS LOG HEATER specifications

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