Desa MPF24VPA manual

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    Sav e this manual for future reference. For more information, visit www .desatech.com W ARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol- lowed exactly , a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 14925-01C 2 W ARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer , service agency or the gas supplier . W ARN ING [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 14925-01C 3 SAFETY INFORMA TION W ARN ING : Th is pro duc t co n- ta ins an d/o r gen era tes c he mic als kno wn t o the Sta te o f Cal ifo rni a to cause c anc er or b irt h def ect s or oth er rep rod uct ive ha rm. W ARNING: Keep flue open when operating unit. I M P O RT AN T : Re ad th is o w n e r’ s m a n u al c ar e f[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 14925-01C 4 Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible ma- terials, gasoline and other flam- mable vapors and liquids. Ch ild ren an d ad ul ts sh ou ld be al ert ed t o t he ha zar d of h ig h te m- pe rat ure an d sho uld st ay aw ay to av oid bu rns or cl oth ing ig nit ion . 1. This appliance, as supplied, is o[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 14925-01C 5 PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION W ARNING: Failure to posi- tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury . Figure 1 - Product Identification Log Set Assembly Piezo Ignitor Control Knobs Chassis Assembl[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 14925-01C 6 CHECK GAS TYPE Use the cor rec t gas type (na tur al or propa ne /LP ) for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct, do not instal in fireplace. Call dealer where you bought the appliance for proper type of appliance. W ARNING: This appliance is equipped for (natural or pro- pane/LP) gas. Field conversion is not[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 14925-01C 7 INST ALLING APPLIANCE W ARNING: Special care is required if you are installing the unit into a sunken fireplace. Y ou must raise the fireplace floor to allow access to gas log cont rols. Thi s wil l ins ure ade quate air flow and guard against sooting. Raise the fireplace floor using noncombustible material. CA[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 14925-01C 8 INST ALLA TION Continued C A UT IO N : U s e o nl y n e w , bl ac k i r o n or st ee l p i p e. In te rn al ly -t in ne d co ppe r tu bi ng may b e use d in ce rta in are as. C he ck you r lo ca l co des . Us e p ipe o f 1/ 2" di ame ter or gr ea ter t o all ow pro per ga s vol - um e t o he at er . If pi pe is [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 14925-01C 9 INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 8 - Equipment Shutoff V alve Equipment Shutoff V alve Open Closed Figure 10 - Checking Gas Joints (Natural Gas Only) Control V alve Location Equipment Shutoff V alve Propane/LP Supply T ank Equipment Shutoff V alve Gas Meter Figure 9 - Checking Gas Joints (Propane/LP Gas Only) Control [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 14925-01C 10 OPERA TING APPLIANCE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING W ARNING: Keep flue open when operating unit. W ARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly , a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted with a[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 14925-01C 1 1 NOTICE: Y ou must light the pilot before using the hand-held re- mote control unit. See Lighting Instructions on page 10. After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about one minute. T urn control knob to ON posi- tion. Adjust flame adjustment knob anywhere between HI and LO. Flip AUTO/OFF/ON switch to AUTO. Slide [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 14925-01C 12 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE W ARNING: T urn off the ap- pliance and allow to cool before cleaning. CA UT ION : Y ou mus t k eep co ntr ol are as, b ur ner s and c ir - cu lat ing a ir p ass age way s of fi re- pl ace cl ean . Ins pec t the se ar eas of fi re pl ac e be fo re ea ch u se . Ha ve fir epl ace an d ch im[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 14925-01C 13 TROUBLESHOO TING W ARNING: T urn off appliance and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater . CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. P[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 14925-01C 14 OBSERVED PROBLEM ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is re - leased Burner does not light after ODS/ pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during com- bustion REMEDY 1. Press in control knob fully 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds 3. W ait [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 14925-01C 15 OBSERVED PROBLEM Dark orange flame in burner dur- ing burner combustion Slig ht smoke or odor during in itia l operation Produces a whistling noise when burners are lit White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture Remote does not function REMEDY 1 . Check burner(s) for dirt and d[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 14925-01C 16 OBSERVED PROBLEM Appliance produces a clicking/ ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off Appliance produces unwanted odors Appliance shuts off in use Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion REMEDY 1. This is common with most appliances. If noise is excessive, contact[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 14925-01C 17 SPECIFICA TIONS This appliance has been design certified to ANSI ZZ1.60-2003 and CSA 2.26-2003 Decorative Gas Appliances for Installation in Solid Fuel Burning Fir eplaces by OMNI T est Laboratories. Purchase these appliances from your local dealer . If they can not supply thes e acce ssor ies, call DESA at 1-866-6[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 14925-01C 18 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN MPF24VNA, MPF24VP A, MPF18VNA, MPF18VP A 1 2 3 4 5 6 17 16 15 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 14 13[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 14925-01C 19 P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater . When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 12 of this manual. KEY NO. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 1 1 1793-01 Grate • • 1 1 1 1808-02 Grate • • 1 2 1 1 1817-02 Flexible T ube • • • • 1 3 [...]

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    1 14925-01 Rev . C 09/05 2701 Industrial Drive P .O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www .desatech.com Model Serial No. Date Purchased WARRANTY INFORMA TION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory . W e reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only[...]