Design Dynamics VTD-18N-PDG installation manual Safety Information

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WARNING: This product con- tainsand/orgenerateschemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING: Keep flue open when operating unit.

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical 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 head- aches, 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 pro- pane/LP gases are odorless. An odor-making agent is added to these gases. 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 warn- ings. 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 exchanger insert or other accessory not ap- proved for use with this heater.

WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the heater. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Altered burner patterns can cause sooting.

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

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 running 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 chil- dren when they are in the room withheater.Whenusingthehand- held remote accessory, keep se- lector switch in the OFF position to prevent children from turning on burners with remote.

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS Table of Contents Safety Information High traffic areas Windy or drafty areas Local CodesUnpacking Product FeaturesOptional Remote Control Accessories Product IdentificationFlue Opening Specifications InstallationInstallation and Clearances Venting specifications for installationInstallation Items Needed Installing Damper ClampInstalling Heater Assembly Connecting to gas supplyInstallation Natural GasPropane/LP Gas Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than Psig 3.5 kPa Checking gas connectionsFor your safety Read before lighting Pressure Testing Heater Gas ConnectionsOperating Heater Control Knob Lighting InstructionsOperation Manual Lighting ProcedureOptional Hand-held Remote control To Turn OFF GAS To ApplianceInspecting Burners Pilot Flame PatternBurner Flame Pattern Cleaning Maintenance SpecificationsWiring Diagram Observed Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingODS/pilot lights but flame goes See Cleaning and Mainte See Checking Gas Connec Gas leak. See WarningAccessories Service HintsTechnical Service Replacement PartsModels vTD-18n-Pdg, vtd-18p-Pdg, vtd-18N-BTB and vtd-18P-BTB Illustrated Parts BreakdownParts List Models vtd-24n-Pdg, vtd-24p-Pdg, vtd-24N-BTB and vtd-24P-BTB Illustrated Parts BreakdownVenturi/Shutter Assembly Warranty Information Keep this WarrantyLimited Warranty Vented GAS LOG Heaters