Desa RGA 2-72 manual

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    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[...]

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    115043-01 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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    115043-01 3 3 For more information, visit www .desatech.com SAFETY INFORMA TION PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION LOCAL CODES UNP ACKING OPTIONAL PRODUCT FEA TURES PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - Product Identifi cation (Dual Burner Shown) Hear th Kit Model _________________________ Serial Number ___________________________ Log Set Model ________________[...]

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    115043-01 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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    115043-01 5 5 For more information, visit www .desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued CONNECTING T O GAS SUPPL Y W ARNING: A qualifi ed service person must con- nect log set to gas supply . Follow all local codes. Installation Items Needed Before installing log set, make sure you have the items listed below . • piping (check local codes) • seal[...]

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    115043-01 6 For more information, visit www .desatech.com Installation and Gas Connection 1. Place the burner pan assembly in the center of the fi replace fl oor . Make sure the front of pan faces forward. 2. Thread the gas supply fi tting to the fi replace gas supply pipe. Use thread sealant. 3. Install adapter fi tting onto the burner inlet [...]

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    115043-01 7 7 For more information, visit www .desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued Natural Gas Installation 1. Thread the gas control valve onto the burner inlet fi tting (see Figure 8). Use thread sealant on the male threads of the burner inlet fi tting. Hold the burner inlet fi tting with a wrench to pre- vent overtightening the connection t[...]

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    115043-01 8 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. 2. Light the burner with the shutoff valve no more than half open and holding a match slightly in front of the pan (see Lighting Instruct[...]

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    115043-01 9 9 For more information, visit www .desatech.com LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS OPERA TING APPLIANCE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING W ARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly , a fi re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas[...]

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    115043-01 10 For more information, visit www .desatech.com 6. With control knob pressed in, push down and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the rear of the front burner . If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights. Note: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a qualifi ed service person or gas sup[...]

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    115043-01 11 11 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 vent[...]

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    115043-01 12 For more information, visit www .desatech.com OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at pilot but no ignition (GA9050A Only) Pilot lights but fl ame goes out when control knob is released (GA9050A Only) Burner does not light after pilot is lit (GA9050A Only) Delayed ignition burner (GA9050A Only) REMEDY 1. T u[...]

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    115043-01 13 13 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 supplie[...]

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    115043-01 14 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 Fo[...]

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    115043-01 15 15 For more information, visit www .desatech.com P ARTS LIST AND ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 1 1 of this manual. PA R T S L I S T Models LCF18 and LCF24 3 13 1 8 6 4 2 10 7 5 9 9 11 12 14 20 1[...]

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    115043-01 16 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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    115043-01 17 17 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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    115043-01 18 For more information, visit www .desatech.com NOTES ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________[...]

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    115043-01 19 19 For more information, visit www .desatech.com NOTES ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________[...]

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    115043-01 20 For more information, visit www .desatech.com LIMITED W ARRANTY - VENTED GAS LOGS DESA warrants this product to be free from defects on b urner system for four (4) years and logs for a lifetime from the date of fi rst purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applic[...]