Desa FVMR18 Quick start guide

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NATURAL GAS LOGS

VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

Vanguard Burner Models VVMR18 and VVMR24

For Use with Vanguard Log Set Models VMLR18 and VMLR24

FMI Burner Models FVMR18 and FVMR24

For Use with FMI Log Set Models FMLR18 and FMLR24

O-TL REPORT # 114-L-31-4

ANSI Z21.84

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not

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— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

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CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.

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SAFETY

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known to the State of California

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    -

     

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    

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   

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   Early signs

of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the

u, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If

you have these signs, the log set may not be

working properly.  Have

log set serviced. Some people are more af-

fected by carbon monoxide than others. These

include pregnant women, people with heart or

lung disease or anemia, those under the inu-

ence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.

Natural Gas: Natural gas is odorless. An

odor-making agent is added to the gas. The

odor helps you detect a gas leak. However,

the odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may

be present even though no odor exists.

Make certain you read and understand all

warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It

is your guide to safe and proper operation of

this log set.

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service or maintenance can

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Refer to this manual for correct

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additional information consult

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is for installation only in a

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material and connected to a

     

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from the room in which it is in-

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National Fuel Gas Codes, ANSI

Z233.1/NFPA 54,Air for Combus-

tion and Ventilation.

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local codes.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety .................................................................. 2

Local Codes......................................................... 4

Unpacking............................................................ 4

Product Identication ........................................... 4

Optional Product Features................................... 4

Installation ........................................................... 5

Operation ........................................................... 12

Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 13

Technical Service............................................... 13

Troubleshooting ................................................. 14

Replacement Parts ............................................ 17

Parts .................................................................. 18

Accessories ....................................................... 22

Warranty ..............................................Back Cover

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

1. This appliance, as supplied, is only for

use with the type of gas indicated on the

rating plate. This appliance is convert-

ible for use with propane/LP, using the

GA9050A-1 or GA9150A pilot kit.

2. 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 supplier,

call the re department

3. Never install the log set

• in a recreational vehicle

• where curtains, furniture, clothing or other

ammable objects are less than 42" from

the front, top or sides of the log set

• in high trafc areas

• in windy or drafty areas

4. Before installing in a solid fuel burning

replace, the chimney ue and rebox

must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes

and loose paint by a qualied chimney

cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly

heated. Inspect chimney ue and rebox

for damage. If damaged, repair ue before

operating heater.

5. You must operate this log set with a re-

place screen in place. Make sure replace

screen is closed before running log set.

6. This log set is designed to be smokeless.

If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off appli-

ance and call a qualied service person.

Note: During initial operation, slight smok-

ing could occur due to log curing and

the burning of manufacturing residues.

You may wish to add more ventilation by

opening a window.

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7. To reduce the creation of soot, follow the

instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance,

page 13.

8. Do not allow fans to blow directly into the

replace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner

ame patterns. Ceiling fans can create

drafts that alter burner ame patterns.

Altered burner patterns can increase

sooting.

9. Do not use a blower insert, heat exchang-

er insert or other accessory not approved

for use with this log set.

10. This installation and provisions for com-

bustion and ventilation air must conform

to the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI

Z233.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and

Ventilation.

11. Do not run log set

• where ammable liquids or vapors are

used or stored

• under dusty conditions

12. Do not burn solid fuel in the replace after

installing the log set. Do not use this log

set to cook food or burn paper or other

objects.

13. Log set becomes very hot when in use.

Keep children and adults away from hot

surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition.

Log set will remain hot for a time after

shutdown. Allow surface to cool before

touching.

14. Carefully supervise young children when

they are in the room with log set.

15. Do not use appliance if any part has been

exposed to or under water. Immediately

call a qualied service technician to in-

spect the room appliance and to replace

any part of the control system (if using

GA9050A-1 or GA9150A) and any gas

control which has been under water.

16. To help prevent breakage, new logs must

be broken-in (see Curing Logs, page 12).

17. Turn log set off and let cool before servic-

ing, installing or repairing. Only a qualied

service person should install, service or

repair log set.

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LOCAL CODES

Install and use log set with care. Follow all

local codes. In the absence of local codes,

use the latest edition of The National Fuel

Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

Figure 1 - Product Identication

UNPACKING

CAUTION: Do not remove

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    

   

information.

1. Remove logs, hearth kit, pan materials

and hardware from carton.

2. Remove all protective packaging applied

to logs and base for shipment.

3. Check heater for any shipping damage.

If heater is damaged call DESA Heating,

LLC at 1-866-672-6040 for replacement

parts before returning to dealer.

Grate

Burner

Pan

Burner Manifold Right Side

Burner

Left Side

Burner Burner Inlet

Fitting

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Hearth Kit Model:____________________

Serial Number:______________________

Log Set Model: _____________________

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 sys-

tem requires no matches, batteries or other

sources to light. You must use this optional

system for LP conversion. See Accessories,

page 22.

REMOTE CONTROL READY

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An optional millivolt valve/safety pilot kit with

a piezo ignitor is available for this appliance.

This system requires no matches, batteries

or other sources to light. This system may

be connected to a wall switch or hand-held

wireless remote control. See Accessories,

page 22.

REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES

There is an optional hand-held ON/OFF re-

mote control that can be purchased separately

for this log set. You must use the millivolt

valve/safety pilot kit to use remote acces-

sories with this appliance. See Accessories,

page 22.

A wall switch is also available for this appli-

ance. You must use the millivolt valve/safety

pilot kit to use the wall switch with this appli-

ance. See Accessories, page 22.

OPTIONAL PRODUCT FEATURES

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INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Do not remove

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    

   -

formation.

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    

-

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   

    

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-

-



NOTICE: Installation, service

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-









listed in these instructions may

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 

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    -

   

this kit or use of unauthorized

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   

warranty and may result in a

hazardous condition.

FLUE OPENING SPECIFICATIONS

Note: This vented appliance must be installed

only in a solid-fuel burning replace with a

working ue and constructed of noncombus-

tible material.

The charts in Figure 2 indicate technical

information regarding the installation of your

gas log set. Please make sure that all of the

specications shown are applicable before

installation is attempted.

The replace must include a working ue and

venting system with the minimum openings

shown in the Figure 2.

MODEL

Btu/Hr



Natural

Gas

Btu/Hr





LP Gas

Minimum

Vent



VVMR18

FVMR18

18" Multi-Side

55,000 45,000 8" dia.

VVMR24

FVMR24

24" Multi-Side

65,000 55,000 8" dia.

MINIMUM FIREBOX SIZES

LOG

SIZE

FRONT

WIDTH*

BACK

WIDTH**

DEPTH HEIGHT

18" 28" 28" 16" 18"

24" 29 3/4"29 3/4" 16" 18"

**At depth indicated

FUEL INLET PRESSURE



Min. Max.

NG 5.5" 10.5"

LP 11" 13"

Figure 2 - Technical Information Charts

BURNER ORIFICE



Size

Natural 

In. Num. In. Num.

18" 0.111 34 0.073 49

24" 0.129 30 0.086 44

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CHECK GAS TYPE

Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not

natural gas, you must install ON/OFF Safety

Valve/Pilot Kit (see Accessories, page 22).

Call dealer where you bought log set.

If the replace does not have a gas supply

shutoff valve, one must be installed.

VENTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR

INSTALLATION

The replace chimney ue and vent must be

drafting properly. To check the vent for proper

drafting: Light a tightly rolled newspaper on

one end and place it at the inside front edge

of the replace. Observe the smoke and be

sure the vent is properly drawing it up the

chimney. If the smoke spills out into the room,

extinguish the ame and remove any obstruc-

tion until proper venting is achieved.

The chimney ue must remain open a mini-

mum of 3" at all times during the operation

of this log set.

INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP

Secure the damper stop clamp provided to

the leading edge of the damper as shown in

Figure 3. If for any reason this clamp doesn't

work on your replace, another suitable clamp

or permanent stop must be installed or the

damper blade must be cut or removed.

INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure 3 - Attaching Damper Clamp

CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY

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    

     

local codes.

Installation Items Needed

Before installing log set, make sure you have

the items listed below.

• piping (check local codes)

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)

• equipment shutoff valve

• test gauge connection

• adjustable (crescent) wrench or pliers

• sediment trap

• tee joint

• pipe wrench

CAUTION: Use only new,

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     

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volume will occur.

Installation must include an equipment shutoff

valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate

NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up.

NPT tap must be upstream from log set (see

Figure 4).

Figure 4 - Gas Connection

* Purchase the optional CSA design-certied

equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.

** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input

adjustment.

3" Minimum

Sediment Trap

From Gas

Meter

(5" W.C.** to

10.5" W.C.

Pressure)

CSA Design-Certied

Equipment Shutoff Valve

With 1/8" NPT Tap*

Approved

Gas Hose

Cap Pipe Tee

Nipple Joint

Damper

Clamp

Damper

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

Damper

Clamp

Damper

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INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure 5 - Checking Gas Joints

IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve

in an accessible location. The equipment

shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off

the gas to the appliance.

Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT

threads. This will prevent excess sealant from

going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could

result in a clogged burner injector.

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



We recommend that you install a sediment

trap in supply line as shown in Figure 4, page

6. Locate sediment trap where it is within

reach for cleaning. Install in piping system

between fuel supply and heater. Locate sedi-

ment trap where trapped matter is not likely

to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and

contaminants. This keeps them from going

into log set controls. If sediment trap is not

installed or is installed wrong, log set may

not run properly.

CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS



and connections, internal and

external to unit, for leaks after



all leaks at once.

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





a leak. Correct all leaks at once.



System

Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG



1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance

main gas valve (control valve) and equip-

ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping

system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig

will damage heater regulator.

2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip-

ment shutoff valve was connected.

Gas Meter

Equipment

Shutoff

Valve

3. Pressurize supply piping system by either

using compressed air or opening main gas

valve located on or near gas meter.

4. Check all joints of gas supply piping sys-

tem. Apply noncorrosive leak detection

uid to gas joints. Bubbles forming show

a leak.

5. Correct all leaks at once.

6. Reconnect log set and equipment shutoff

valve to gas supply. Check reconnected

ttings for leaks.





1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-

ure 5).

2. Pressurize supply piping system by either

using compressed air or opening main gas

valve located on or near gas meter.

3. Check all joints from gas meter to equip-

ment shutoff valve (see Figure 5). Apply

mixture of liquid soap and water to gas

joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

4. Correct all leaks at once.

HEARTH KIT ASSEMBLY AND

INSTALLATION

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1. Unscrew burner inlet tting from burner

manifold.

2. Place burner manifold in pan with

threaded opening facing open knockout

plug (see Figure 6, page 8). Make sure

the burner ports face downward.

3. Using thread sealant (resistant to the action

of propane/LP gas) on larger end of tting,

screw the burner inlet tting through hole

and into burner manifold. Tighten using

a wrench. If using propane/LP gas, see

Propane/LP Gas Conversion, page 10.

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4. If using optional GA9050A-1 kit, go to

Optional GA9050A-1 ON/OFF Safety

Valve/Pilot Kit section for installation

instructions. If using optional GA9150A

kit, follow instructions included with kit for

installation and operation.

5. Using thread sealant on male threads,

install burner connection fittings into

1/8" NPT holes on each side of burner

manifold.

6. Press right and left side burners onto

burner connection ttings. Burner porting

should face downward (see Figure 6).

Figure 6 - Installing Burner

Burner Inlet Fitting

Burner Manifold

Burner Connection

Fittings

Side

Burners

INSTALLATION

Continued

Installation and Gas Connection

1. Place burner pan assembly in center of

replace oor. Make sure inlet end of pan

faces gas supply.

2. Thread gas supply tting to replace gas

supply pipe. Use thread sealant.

3. Install adapter tting onto burner inlet tting

using thread sealant on male threads of

burner inlet tting (see Figure 7). Adjust to

most convenient position.

4. Install gas connector tube to gas supply

tting. Carefully shape tube to attach to

adapter tting. Be careful not to cause

kinks in tube.

5. Using 1/4" x #8 provided, install cover over

inlet tting.

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OFF SAFETY VALVE/PILOT KIT

ASSEMBLY

For additional convenience and safety or for

propane/LP conversion, an optional ON/OFF

Safety Valve/Pilot Kit is available. See Acces-

sories, page 22.

WARNING: You must use a

ON/OFF Safety Valve/Pilot Kit for

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Note: The control cover provided with

GA9050A-1 should be discarded and replaced

with control cover provided with log set.

Natural Gas Installation

1. Thread gas control valve onto burner inlet

tting (see Figure 8). Use thread sealant

on male threads of burner inlet tting. Hold

burner inlet tting with a wrench to prevent

overtightening connection to burner. Make

sure control rod is facing the front (see

Figure 8).

Figure 7 - Connecting Gas to Appliance

Adapter Fitting

Gas Connector

Tube

Burner Inlet

Fitting

Gas

Control

Valve

Burner Pan

Assembly

Figure 8 - Installing Gas Control Valve

Control Rod

Burner Pan

Assembly

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INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure 9 - Gas Control Valve with

Thermocouple and Pilot

Thermocouple

and Line

Pilot and

Line

Gas Control Valve

Figure 10 - Installing Inlet Fitting and

Gas Connector Tube

Gas Control

Valve

Gas

Inlet

Fitting

Gas Connector

Tube

Inlet

Opening

2. Attach pilot gas line to pilot outlet of gas

control valve and tighten. Connect ther-

mocouple to rear of gas control valve.

See Figure 9. Do not overtighten. If us-

ing propane/LP gas, see Changing Pilot

Orice, page 10.

3. Install inlet tting into inlet opening of gas

control valve (see Figure 10). Use thread

sealant on male pipe threads.

4. Place burner pan assembly in center of

replace oor. Make sure front of pan

faces the room from which you wish to

control appliance.

5. Thread gas supply tting to replace gas

supply pipe. Adjust to most convenient

position.

6. Install gas connector tube to gas supply

tting. Carefully shape tube to attach to

adapter tting. Be careful not to cause

kinks in tube.

7. Test for leaks following instructions under

Testing Burner for Leaks, page 11.

8. Retighten and adjust location of gas con-

trol as necessary. Gas control should be

level, with control rod to the front.

9. Attach cover, provided with log set, to

burner pan using screws provided.

10. Install thermocouple, pilot and ignitor onto

valve cover as shown in Figure 11. Use

the provided screws.

11. Push control rod extension onto “D”

shaped control rod through center hole

in cover.

Piezo

Ignitor

Control Rod Extension

Screw

Valve

Cover

Control

Knob

Figure 11 - Installing Cover, Control

Knob and Piezo Ignitor

Thermocouple

Pilot

12. Install control position decal and control

knob making sure to align marks with

correct stop positions of gas control. Pilot

position will allow knob to push in about

1/2". Align decals in pilot position.

Ignitor

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Continued

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To convert to propane/LP gas, burner inlet

tting and pilot orice must be replaced. The

propane/LP burner inlet tting is supplied with

orice installed for a 24" log set. If you have an

18" set, you must change this orice also. See

Figure 1, page 4, for product identication.

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1. Remove burner inlet tting from burner

pan assembly (see Figure 12). DO NOT

remove orice from tting. Propane/LP

burner inlet tting is included in hard-

ware kit (see Figure 13).

2. Be sure to use correct orice for your ap-

pliance. The hardware kit included with

this appliance contains two orices with

a cone-like shape. If you have an 18"

set, orice for burner inlet tting is red. If

you have a 24" log set, orice is already

installed inside the tting. The black orice

will not be used in any multi-side unit and

may be discarded.

3. For an 18" set, use a 10 mm socket or nut

driver to remove orice from propane/LP

burner inlet tting. Choose the correct

orice for your log set size and install in

place of orice you just removed.

4. Using thread sealant (resistant to action

of propane/LP gas) on larger end of tting,

screw burner inlet tting through hole

and into burner manifold. Tighten using a

wrench.

5 . Follow steps 1 through 12 under Natural

Gas Installation, page 8.

Figure 13 - Burner Inlet Fittings with

Injectors

Figure 12 - Remove Burner Inlet Fitting

Burner Inlet Fitting

for Natural Gas

Figure 14 - Installing Propane/LP Pilot

Orice

Pilot Injector

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The pilot is provided with a natural gas ori-

ce installed. For propane/LP gas you must

remove natural gas orice and replace it with

a propane/LP orice. The hardware kit con-

tains a propane/LP orice with a red stripe for

converting pilot.

1. Gently loosen and remove pilot line connec-

tion from bracket (see Figure 14).

2. Replace injector (see Figure 14) with

propane/LP pilot injector with red stripe.

3. Replace and tighten pilot line to bracket.

4. Continue with step 3 under Natural Gas

Installation, page 8.

NATURAL

GAS

FITTING

PROPANE/

LP GAS

FITTING

Injector for

Natural Gas

Injector for

Propane/LP Gas

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