Desa VF-18P-MHd, VF-18N-MHd installation manual Product Identification

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1.This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.

2.Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) in- side any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP units only).

3.If you smell gas

shut off gas supply

do not try to light any appliance

do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building

immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions

if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department

4.This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.

5.Before installing in a solid fuel burning fire- place, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly heated. Inspect chimney flue for damage. If damaged, repair flue before operating heater.

6.Do not burn solid-fuel in a masonry or UL127 factory-built fireplace in which a vent-free room heater is installed.

7.If fireplace has glass doors, never operate this heater with glass doors closed. If you operate heater with doors closed, heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst. Make sure there are no obstructions across openings of fireplace.

8.To prevent the creation of soot, follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance, page 19.

9.Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner or similar products, turn heater off. If heated, the vapors from these products may create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture.

10.This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation to run properly. This heater has an oxygen depletion sensing (ODS) pilot light safety system. The ODS shuts down the heater if not enough fresh air is available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, page 5. If heater keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, page 21.

11.Do not run heater

where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored

under dusty conditions

12.Do not use this heater to cook food or burn paper or other objects.

13.Do not use heater if any part has been exposed to or under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

14.Do not operate heater if any log is broken. Do not operate heater if a log is chipped (dime- sized or larger).

15.Turn heater off and let cool before servicing or repairing. Only a qualified service person should install, service or repair heater.

16.This heater does not need to be connected to any external electrical source.

17.To prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lb. capacity (propane/LP units only).

18.Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.

19.Provide adequate clearances around air openings.

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

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.

Product

Identification

Log Set

Assembly

 

 

Control Valve

Hand-Held

Chassis

with Remote

Remote Control

Receiver

 

Assembly

Module

 

 

Figure 1 - Product Identification

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Contents What to do if YOU Smell GAS Models VF-18N-MHD, VF-18P-MHD, VF-24N-MHD VF-24P-MHDTable of Contents Safety Information Product Identification Product IdentificationProduct Features Local CodesUnpacking Air For Combustion VentilationConfined and Unconfined Space Determining fresh-air flow for heater locationDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Ventilation Air From Inside Building Ventilation AIRVentilation Air From Outdoors Installation Check GAS TypeInstallation and clearances for vent-free operation Installation Installing Heater Assembly Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When using a HoodMantel Clearances Floor ClearancesConnecting to gas supply Installation Items NeededNatural Gas Checking gas connectionsPropane/LP Gas Adding Embers, Lava rock and Decorative logs Pressure Testing Heater Gas ConnectionsTest Pressures Equal To or Less Than Psig 3.5 kPa For your safety Read before lighting Operating HeaterRemote Control FunctionsProcedure Manual LightingInspecting Burners To turn gas off To appliancePilot Flame Pattern Lighting with Piezo IgnitorBurner Flame Pattern Cleaning MaintenanceBurner Injector Holder Air Inlet Hole Injector Holder on Front Burner Tube Troubleshooting Observed Problem Possible Cause RemedySee Cleaning and Mainte Bad module Replace module Gas leak. See WarningWiring Diagram Identifying error signals from receiverReplacement Parts Service HintsTechnical Service AccessoriesIllustrated Parts Breakdown Models VF-18N-MHD, VF-18P-MHD, VF-24N-MHD and VF-24P-MHDParts List Keep this Warranty Warranty InformationLimited Warranty VENT-FREE GAS LOG Heaters