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  • Page 1

    WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed 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 other appliance. — WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not try to light any appliance. ?[...]

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    2 105986 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS STOVE HEA TER SUN V ALLEY STOVE COMP ANY For more information, visit www.desatech.com SAFETY INFORMA TION IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this heater. Im- proper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, e[...]

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    3 105986 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 ANS Z223.1 , also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY [...]

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    4 105986 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS STOVE HEA TER SUN V ALLEY STOVE COMP ANY For more information, visit www.desatech.com AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Today’s homes are built more energy effi- cient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and cau[...]

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    5 105986 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-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 hea[...]

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    6 105986 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS STOVE HEA TER SUN V ALLEY STOVE COMP ANY For more information, visit www.desatech.com AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two per- manent openings: one wi[...]

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    7 105986 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com WARNING: Never install the heater • in a bedroom or bathroom • in a recreational vehicle • where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 42 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater • in high traffic areas • in windy or drafty a[...]

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    8 105986 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS STOVE HEA TER SUN V ALLEY STOVE COMP ANY For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 6 - Laying Down Stove On Side Front of Stove Unit Pallet Wood Bolted to Stove Body Bottom Top of Stove Unit Front of Stove Unit Top of Stove Unit Drop Cloth/ Blanket Figure 7 - Removing Pallet Woo[...]

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    9 105986 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 9 - Attaching Stove Legs Bottom Of Stove Unit Leg Bolt Washers Figure 10 - Attaching Stove Bottom Bottom Of Stove Unit Bolt Washers Stove Bottom Continued Figure 11 - Attaching Stove Door Step Bolt Door Hinge Threaded Hole Stove Door Stove Bottom [...]

  • Page 10

    10 105986 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS STOVE HEA TER SUN V ALLEY STOVE COMP ANY For more information, visit www.desatech.com 1. Remove log and gas log heater from carton. Note: Do not pick up gas log heater by the burner itself. This could damage heater . Always handle the gas log heater by the heater base only . 2. Remove all protective packaging ap[...]

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    11 105986 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inter- nally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater. If pipe is too small, undue loss of pressure will occur. Inst[...]

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    12 105986 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS STOVE HEA TER SUN V ALLEY STOVE COMP ANY For more information, visit www.desatech.com O N POSI T O PO S Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Cap 3" Minimum Sediment Trap Gas Regulator From External Regulator (11" W.C.** to 14" W.C. Pressure) CSA/AGA Design-Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap[...]

  • Page 13

    13 105986 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com W R INST ALLA TION Continued To Remote Accessory INSTALLING OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT - GWMT1 WARNING: Installation must be done by a qualified installer familiar with low voltage wiring procedures. WARNING: Do not connect this thermostat to any electrical source! Electr[...]

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    14 105986 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS STOVE HEA TER SUN V ALLEY STOVE COMP ANY For more information, visit www.desatech.com O F F P I L O T O N L O I H AUTO OFF ON LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS OPERA TING HEA TER FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property[...]

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    15 105986 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. T urn contr ol knob clockwise to the OFF position. 2 a. Set selector switch in the OFF position. 2b . If Using Optional Hand-Held Re- mote: Set selector switch in the OFF position to keep fr om draining battery . Shutting Off [...]

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    16 105986 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS STOVE HEA TER SUN V ALLEY STOVE COMP ANY For more information, visit www.desatech.com WARNING: Do not operate heater between PILOT and HIGH positions. CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equip- ment shutoff valve VARIABLE CONTROL OPERATION The variable control valve can be set to any heat s[...]

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    17 105986 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Thermocouple Pilot Burner Figure 32 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 33 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN (Remote-Ready Models) Figure 32 shows a correct pilot flame pat- tern. F[...]

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    18 105986 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS STOVE HEA TER SUN V ALLEY STOVE COMP ANY For more information, visit www.desatech.com CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circu- lating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Hav[...]

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    19 105986 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater 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. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ignitor electrod[...]

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    20 105986 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS STOVE HEA TER SUN V ALLEY STOVE COMP ANY For more information, visit www.desatech.com OBSERVED PROBLEM Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit Dark resid[...]

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    21 105986 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com WARNING: 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. ?[...]

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    22 105986 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS STOVE HEA TER SUN V ALLEY STOVE COMP ANY For more information, visit www.desatech.com REPLACEMENT PA R T S Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply[...]

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    23 105986 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call our Parts Department at 1- 800-972-7879 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VAL[...]

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    24 105986 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS STOVE HEA TER SUN V ALLEY STOVE COMP ANY For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN MSVFBPR O F F P I L O T O N H I L O H I L O O F F P I L O T O N 17 17 18 19 22 15 14 16 13 12 12 11 21 20 10 9 4 8 5 3 2 9 7 6 1[...]

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    25 105986 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST MSVFBPR This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual. KEY PART NO. NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 104026-01 Stove Log 1 2 103778-01 ODS Pilot (LP) 1 3 09824[...]

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    26 105986 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS STOVE HEA TER SUN V ALLEY STOVE COMP ANY For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN MSVFBP 20 7 20 20 5 8 15 16 18 22 20 21 17 19 18 3 9 12 1 10 11 6 20 4 2 13 17 14[...]

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    27 105986 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST MSVFBP This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual. KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 104026-01 Stove Log 1 2 098276-01 Hex Head Plug, 1/8" NPT[...]

  • Page 28

    28 105986 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS STOVE HEA TER SUN V ALLEY STOVE COMP ANY For more information, visit www.desatech.com 1R 1C 1L 5 8 8 7-4 6 5 5 7-1 7-2 5 4 7-3 2 3 ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN SUN VALLEY STOVE MC(*) SERIES (*Indicates Color Suffix Designation)[...]

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    29 105986 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST SUN VALLEY STOVE MC(*) SERIES (* Indicates Color Suffix Designation) This list contains replaceable parts used in your stove. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual. * Included In Hardware Kit KEY PART N[...]

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    30 105986 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS STOVE HEA TER SUN V ALLEY STOVE COMP ANY For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN SUN VALLEY STOVE MCH(P) SERIES HEPPLEWHITE STOVE DESIGN 2 9 11 5-4 10 8 6 13 14 12 14 5-1 5-2 7 4 5-3 3 1R 1C 1L[...]

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    31 105986 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST SUN VALLEY STOVE MCH(P) SERIES HEPPLEWHITE STOVE DESIGN This list contains replaceable parts used in your stove. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual. KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. * Included In Ha[...]

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    LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS LOG HEATERS AND STOVE CHASSIS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions. To mak[...]