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  • Page 1

    Save this manual for future reference. ® YELLO W FLAME DESIGN UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) PR OP ANE/LP GAS LOG HEA TER (Also Designed Certified as Vented Decorative Appliance) This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas in[...]

  • Page 2

    2 102989 CONTENTS SECTION PAGE SAFETY INFORMA TION WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNINGS 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. WARNING[...]

  • Page 3

    3 102989 SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNINGS Continued WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. 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) inside any st[...]

  • Page 4

    4 102989 PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - Vent-Free Gas Log Heater LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223, also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 1001[...]

  • Page 5

    5 102989 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNING This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. Today’s homes are built more[...]

  • Page 6

    6 102989 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued DETERMINING AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilatio[...]

  • Page 7

    7 102989 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNING If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3 or applicable local code[...]

  • Page 8

    8 102989 WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNING Never install the heater • in a bedroom or bathroom except as a vented appliance (see page 13) • in a recreational vehicle • where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater • in high traffic areas • in windy or drafty a[...]

  • Page 9

    9 102989 INST ALLING Continued Continued INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES (Vent-Free Operation Only) W ARNING Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clear- ances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall. Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installation into a masonry, U.L. listed manufactured fireplace, or[...]

  • Page 10

    10 102989 Heat Resistant Material (A) INST ALLING Continued NOTICE You may use this heater as a vented product. If so, you must always run heater with chimney flue damper open. If running heater with damper open, non-combustible material above fire- place opening is not needed. Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation, page 13. [...]

  • Page 11

    11 102989 INST ALLING Continued Minimum Non Combustible Material Clearances If Using Mantel You must have non combustible material(s) above the fireplace opening. Non combustible materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least 1/2 inch thick. With sheet metal, you must have non combustible material behind it. Non combustible material[...]

  • Page 12

    12 102989 14" Min. Combustible Material Non-Combustible Material Hearth 5" Min. Combustible Material INST ALLING Continued Floor Clearances A. If installing appliance on the floor level, you must maintain the minimum distance of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 8). B. If combustible materials are less than 14" to the fireplace, y[...]

  • Page 13

    13 102989 INST ALLING Continued INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION Note: When used as a vented heater, appliance must be installed only in a solid- fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of non combustible material. If your heater is a manually controlled model, you may use this heater as a vented product. Th[...]

  • Page 14

    14 102989 INST ALLING Continued INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNING If installing in a sunken fireplace, special care is needed. You must raise the fireplace floor to allow access to heater control panel. This will insure adequate air flow and guard against soot- ing. Raise fireplace floor with non-combustible material. Make[...]

  • Page 15

    15 102989 INST ALLING Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY NOTICE A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION Never connect heater directly to the propane supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the heater and propane[...]

  • Page 16

    16 102989 INST ALLING Continued The installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down[...]

  • Page 17

    17 102989 WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings. Figure 14 - Gas Connection * Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories , page 29. ** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment. INST [...]

  • Page 18

    18 102989 ON POSITION OFF POSITION 3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane supply tank valve. 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. 5. Correct all leaks at once. 6. Re-connect heater and manual shutoff valve to [...]

  • Page 19

    19 102989 INST ALLING Continued WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. Each log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you identify the log when installing. It is very i[...]

  • Page 20

    20 102989 OPERA TING HEA TER 1. STOP! Read the safety information above. 2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open. 3. Press in and turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position. Figure 20 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location 4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. If you [...]

  • Page 21

    21 102989 OPERA TING HEA TER Continued T O TURN OFF GAS T O APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. Press in and turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the HIGH position. 2. Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the pilot position. 3. Press in control knob and turn clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position. Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot stays lit) 1[...]

  • Page 22

    22 102989 INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 22 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 23 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the heater wil[...]

  • Page 23

    23 102989 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNING Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passage- ways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Heater may need mor[...]

  • Page 24

    24 102989 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued REMEDY 1. Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve 2. Turn control knob to PILOT position 3 . Press in control knob while in PILOT position 4. Continue holding down control knob. Repeat igniting operation until air is removed 5. Contact local propane gas company 6. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and Maint[...]

  • Page 25

    25 102989 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Moisture/condensa- tion noticed on windows Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit REMEDY 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- [...]

  • Page 26

    26 102989 TROUBLE- SHOOTING 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. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas su[...]

  • Page 27

    27 102989 TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564). SPECIFICA TIONS 18" Model 24" Model Btu (Variable) 16,000/27,000 16,000/31,500 Type Gas Propane Only Propane Only Ignition Piez[...]

  • Page 28

    28 102989 Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty cover- age for parts replaced under warranty. Parts Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replace- ment part(s), call DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564). When c[...]

  • Page 29

    29 102989 ACCESSORIES MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE - GA5010 For all models. Manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap. Fits 1/2" NPT pipe. BLACK FIREPLACE HOOD - GA6050 For all models. Helps deflect heat away from mantel or wall above fireplace. BRASS FIREPLACE HOOD - GA6052 For all models. Helps deflect heat away from mantel or wall above fireplace[...]

  • Page 30

    30 102989 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN 4 2 1 3 12 21 10 11 21 7 21 5 6 8 9 15 14 16 19 22 18 13 19 17 20-2 20-1 20 18 23 CGS2718P CGS3124P[...]

  • Page 31

    31 102989 This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 28 of this manual. P ARTS LIST KEY CGS2718P CGS3124P NO. PART NUMBER PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 103729-02 103729-01 Back Log (#1) 1 2 103730-02 103730-01 Front Log (#2) 1 3 103731-02 103731-01 C[...]

  • Page 32

    KEEP THIS WARRANTY W ARRANTY INFORMA TION Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. Model Serial No. Date Purchased LIMITED [...]