Desa VVDR18 manual

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  • Page 1

    NA TURAL GAS LOG 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 [...]

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    2 901265 FOR VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS RADCO BURNERS ® 1. This appliance, as supplied, is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is con- vertible for use with propane/LP , using the GA9000 or GA9100 pilot kit. SAFETY INFORMA TION Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re- semble [...]

  • Page 3

    3 901265 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - Product Identification (VVDR24 Shown) OPTIONAL PRODUCT FEA TURES ON/OFF SAFETY VALVE/ PILOT KIT AND PROPANE/LP CONVERSION An optional valve/safety pilot kit with a piezo ignitor is available for this appliance. This system requires no matches, batteries, or other sources to light. You mus[...]

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    4 901265 FOR VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS RADCO BURNERS ® PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Sec- tion 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventila- tion . All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications: 1. Unusually T ight Construction 2. Unconfined S[...]

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    5 901265 OWNER’S MANUAL DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR APPLIANCE 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 appliance plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between [...]

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    6 901265 FOR VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS RADCO BURNERS ® AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building Outlet Air Ventilated Attic Outlet Air Inlet Air Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space To Crawl Space To Attic Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room, Option 3 Ventilati[...]

  • Page 7

    7 901265 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION WARNING: Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a quali- fied chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly heated. A dirty chimney flue may create and dis- tribute soot within the house. In- spect chimne[...]

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    8 901265 FOR VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS RADCO BURNERS ® INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP Secure the damper stop clamp provided to the leading edge of the damper as shown in Figure 5. If for any reason this clamp doesn't work on your fireplace, another suitable clamp or permanent stop must be installed, or the damper blade must be cut or removed. Damper [...]

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    9 901265 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 7 - Checking Gas Joints HEARTH KIT ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION Kit Assembly Note: The following instructions apply to both standard single bar burners, as well as dual flame “U” style burners. Be sure all pipe threaded connections are tight, and have thread compound to prevent leaks. 1. De[...]

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    10 901265 FOR VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS RADCO BURNERS ® 2. Attach the pilot gas line to the pilot out- let of the gas control v alve and tighten. Connect the thermocouple to the rear of the gas control valv e. See Figure 12. Do not overtighten. If using propane/LP g as, see Changing Pilot Orif ice, page 11. 3. Install the inlet fitting into the inl[...]

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    11 901265 OWNER’S MANUAL TESTING BURNER FOR LEAKS 1. Generously apply soapy solution to all connections. WARNING: Never check for gas leaks with open flame. 2. Light the b urner with the shut-off v alve no more than half open and holding a match slightly in front of the pan (see Lighting Instructions, page 12). 3. Inspect all connections for bubb[...]

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    12 901265 FOR VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS RADCO BURNERS ® LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS OPERA TING APPLIANCE 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 damage, personal injury or loss of life. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be[...]

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    13 901265 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off log set and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair log set. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ pilot unit. POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY OBSERVED PROBLEM Continued Note: For additional help, v[...]

  • Page 14

    14 901265 FOR VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS RADCO BURNERS ® 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. • If you cannot[...]

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    15 901265 OWNER’S MANUAL OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at pilot (GA9000 Only) When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at pilot but no ignition (GA9000 Only) Pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released (GA9000 Only) Burner does not light after pilot is lit (GA9000 Only) Delayed ignition[...]

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    16 901265 FOR VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS RADCO BURNERS ® ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN RADCO BURNER MODELS VVSR18, VVSR24, VVDR18, VVDR24, AND VVDR30 3 13 1 8 6 4 2 10 7 5 5 9 9 11 12[...]

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    17 901265 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 20 of this manual. RADCO BURNER MODELS VVSR18, VVSR24, VVDR18, VVDR24, AND VVDR30 KEY PART NUMBER FOR NO. VVSR18 VVSR24 VVDR18 VVDR24 VVDR30 DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 901063-0[...]

  • Page 18

    18 901265 FOR VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS RADCO BURNERS ® ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN LOG SET MODELS VSLR18, VSLR24, VDLCR18, VDLCR24, AND VDLCR30 4 2 7 8 5 6 9 3 15 12 1 14 13 10 11 Kingston Split Oak Logs Hanover Round Oak Logs[...]

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    19 901265 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST LOG SET MODELS VSLR18, VSLR24, VDLCR18, VDLCR24, AND VDLCR30 This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 20 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER FOR NO. VSLR18 VSLR24 VDLCR18 VDLCR24 VDLCR30 DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 — —[...]

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    20 901265 FOR VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS RADCO BURNERS ® ACCESSORIES Purchase these log set accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral information. You can also write to the ad- dress listed on the back page of this manual. MANUAL SHUTOFF V[...]

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    21 901265 OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES Continued DECORATIVE ASH BED CONTROL COVER - DABK (Not Shown) An attractive way to cover control knob and piezo ignitor. 18" ORNAMENTAL GRATE ENHANCER - GA9310 (Not Shown) For 18" models only. Additional decoration for front grate. 24" ORNAMENTAL GRATE ENHANCER - GA9320 (Not Shown) For 24" [...]

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    22 901265 FOR VENTED NA TURAL GAS LOGS RADCO BURNERS ® NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ [...]

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    23 901265 OWNER’S MANUAL NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________[...]

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    LIMITED WARRANTY VANGUARD VENTED GAS LOGS DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects on burner system for four (4) years and logs for a lifetime fr om the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions. To make a claim under [...]