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Desa BCS18, BCS24, BCS30 manual

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  • Page 1

    W ARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol- lowed exactly , a fi re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury , or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. — WHA T T O DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any ap[...]

  • Page 2

    115425-01 2 For more information, visit www .desatech.com SAFETY INFORMA TION Carbon Monoxide Poisoning : Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the fl u, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the log set may not be working properly . Get fresh air at once ! Have log set serviced. Some people are more affected b[...]

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    115425-01 3 3 For more information, visit www .desatech.com SAFETY INFORMA TION PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION LOCAL CODES UNP ACKING PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - Product Identifi cation (Ramp P an Burner) Hear th Kit Model _________________________ Serial Number ___________________________ Log Set Model ___________________________ SAFETY INFORMA T[...]

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    115425-01 4 For more information, visit www .desatech.com INST ALLA TION WARNING: Before installing in a solid fuel burning fi replace, the chimney fl ue and fi rebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a qualifi ed chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly heated. A dirty chimney fl ue may create and distribute s[...]

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    115425-01 5 5 For more information, visit www .desatech.com INST ALLING DAMPER CLAMP Secure the damper stop clamp provided to the leading edge of the damper as shown in Figure 3. If for any reason this clamp doesn't work on your fi replace, another suitable clamp or permanent stop must be installed, or the damper blade must be cut or removed.[...]

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    115425-01 6 For more information, visit www .desatech.com Figure 5 - Checking Gas Joints HEARTH K IT ASSEMBL Y AND INST ALLA TION Kit Assembly - Ramp Pan Burner 1. Determine which side the gas line feeds into the fi replace. This logset is factory set up for right side (facing) gas feed. If your gas line is on the right side, go to the Installatio[...]

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    115425-01 7 7 For more information, visit www .desatech.com TESTING BURNER FOR LEAKS 1. Generously apply noncorrosive leak detection fl uid to all connections. WARNING: Never check for gas leaks with open fl ame. INST ALLA TION Continued Figures 16 & 17 - Installing Logs. (Number and style of your logs may v ary) INST ALLA TION T esting Burne[...]

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    115425-01 8 For more information, visit www .desatech.com LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS GAS SHUTOFF V AL VE OPERA TION Flame Adjustment Adjust the fl ame ON/OFF by turning the gas shutof f valve coun- terclockwise to open or clockwise to close, as necessary . Shutting Off Appliance T urn gas shutoff valve clockwise to the OFF position. CURING LOGS During [...]

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    115425-01 9 9 For more information, visit www .desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING W ARNING: T urn off log set and let cool before servicing. Only a qualifi ed service person should service and repair log set. POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY OBSERVED PROBLEM Note : All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. 1. Poor fuel quality 2. Fireplace ventin[...]

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    115425-01 10 For more information, visit www .desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING Continued W ARNING: 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. Fol- low the gas supplier ?[...]

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    115425-01 11 11 For more information, visit www .desatech.com ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES Purchase these log set accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. EQUIPMENT SHUT OFF V AL VE - GA5010[...]

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    115425-01 12 For more information, visit www .desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN Models: PHK-18/24/30; BCS18/24/30 Models: PHK-18/24/30; BCS18/24/30 ( Number and style of logs vary by model ) 1 3 2 4 5 6 9 8 19 18 12 14 11 15 16 13 17 20 22 21 7 24 23 10[...]

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    115425-01 13 13 For more information, visit www .desatech.com P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 12 of this manual. PA R T S L I S T Models: PHK-18/24/30; BCS18/24/30 Key No. Part Number Description Qty . PHK/BCS 18 PHK/BCS 24 PHK[...]

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    115425-01 14 For more information, visit www .desatech.com 1. Where will the product be used? m Living/Family Room ❍ Office/W arehouse ❍ Utility Shed/Outbuilding ❍ Garage ❍ Bedroom ❍ Bathroom ❍ Other 2. If you bought this product yourself, did you plan to purchase this type of product before going into the store? ❍ Y es ❍ No 3. Who [...]

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    115425-01 15 15 For more information, visit www .desatech.com 2701 Industrial Dr iv e P .O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 P ostage Required T APE T APE[...]

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    115425-01 16 For more information, visit www .desatech.com LIMITED W ARRANTY - VENTED GAS LOGS DESA warrants this product to be free from defects for a lifetime, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions. T o make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or canc[...]