Desa LCF18, LCF24 User Manual
VENTED DECORATIVE NATURAL GAS LOGS
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
TESTED AND
LISTED BY
RGA 2-72
APPROVED
BRENTWOOD
MODELS LCF18 AND LCF24
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.
• 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 fire
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
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WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation
and operational procedures. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This appliance is for installation only in
a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory-built
fireplace, constructed of noncombustible material and
connected to a working flue. (See page 6 for minimum
flue opening.
WARNING: This is a decorative gas appliance. It uses
air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must
be provided. Refer to the National Fuel Gas Codes, ANSI
Z233.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,* permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where
not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made
by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information ............................................... 3
Product Identification ...........................................
Local Codes ........................................................ 4
Unpacking ........................................................... 5
Optional Product Features .................................. 5
Installation ........................................................... 5
Operating Appliance ..........................................
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 12
Service Hints ..................................................... 12
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Technical Service .............................................. 12
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Replacement Parts ............................................ 12
Troubleshooting .................................................
Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List ....... 16
Accessories ....................................................... 18
Warranty Information ............................
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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: This product contains and/or generates chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer or birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Keep flue open
when operating unit.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, operate
or service this log set. Improper use
of this log set can cause serious
injury or death from burns, fire,
explosion, electrical shock and
carbon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, 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 by carbon monoxide than
others. These include pregnant women, people with
heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the
influence 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.
WARNING: Any change to
this log set or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: This appliance
is equipped for natural gas. An
optional propane/LP conversion
kit must be installed for use with
propane/LP gas.
WARNING: Do not allow fans
to blow directly into the fireplace.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner
flame patterns.
WARNING: Installed decorative glass door enclosures must
be fully opened when operating
this gas appliance.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on the appliance.
Appliance assembly becomes
very hot when in use. Keep children and adults away from hot
surface to avoid burns or clothing
ignition. Appliance will remain hot
for a time after shutdown. Allow
surface to cool before touching.
Carefully supervise young chil
dren when they are in the room
with appliance.
You must operate this appliance
with a fireplace screen in place.
Make sure fireplace screen is
closed before running appliance.
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WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or
other accessory not approved for
use with this appliance.
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Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible ma
terials, gasoline and other flam
mable vapors and liquids.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Continued
1. 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
neighborʼs phone. Follow the gas supplierʼs
instructions
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department
2. Never install the log set
• 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 log set
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
3. 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 qualified
chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly
heated. Inspect chimney flue for damage. If dam
aged, repair flue before operating appliance.
4. This log set is designed to be smokeless. If
logs ever appear to smoke, turn off appliance
and call a qualified service person. No te:
During initial operation, slight smoking could
occur due to log curing and the burning of
manufacturing residues. You may wish to add
more ventilation by opening a window.
5. To reduce the creation of soot, follow the
instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance
page 12.
6. The installation and provisions for combustion
and ventilation air must conform with the Na
tional Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z233.1/NFPA 54,
Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation
7. Do not run log set
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used
or stored
• under dusty conditions
8. Do not burn solid fuel in the fireplace after
installing the log set. Do not use this log set
to cook food or burn paper or other objects.
9. Do not use appliance if any part has been
exposed to or under water. Immediately call
a qualified service technician to inspect the
room appliance and to replace any part of
the control system (if using GA9050A or
GA9150A) and any gas control which has
been under water.
10. To help prevent breakage, new logs must be
broken-in (see Curing Logs page 11).
11. Turn log set off and let cool before servicing,
installing, or repairing. Only a qualified ser
vice person should install, service, or repair
log set.
12. Prov ide adeq ua te clearan ce s around air
openings.
PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Grate
Burner
Pan
Burner
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,
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Clamp
Figure 1 - Product Identification (Dual
Hearth Kit Model ____________________
Serial Number ______________________
Log Set Model ______________________
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.
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Burner
Manifold
Burner Shown)
LOCAL CODES
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
Grate
Steps
Burner Inlet
Fitting
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UNPACKING
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not remove the
data plates from the burner pan.
The data plates contain important product 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 all items for any shipping damage. If
damaged, promptly inform dealer where you
bought the product.
OPTIONAL PRODUCT
FEATURES
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 must use this optional system for LP
conversion. See Accessories, page 18.
REMOTE CONTROL READY
(MILLIVOLT) SAFETY VALVE/PILOT
KIT
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 18.
REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES
There is an optional hand-held ON/OFF remote
control that can be purchased separately for this log
set. You must use the millivolt valve/safety pilot
kit to use remote accessories with this appliance.
See Accessories, page 18.
A wall switch is also available for this appliance.
You must use the millivolt valve/safety pilot kit
to use the wall switch with this appliance. See
Accessories, page 18.
CAUTION: Do not remove the
data plates attached to the burner
pan. The data plates contain important warranty information.
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
qualified chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly heated.
A dirty chimney flue may create
and distribute soot within the
house. Inspect chimney flue for
damage. If damaged, repair flue
before operating appliance.
NOTICE: Installation, service,
and repair of this appliance must
be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, company
or gas supplier experienced with
this type of gas appliance. Only
factory authorized components
listed in these instructions may
be used in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and
all codes and requirements of
the authority having jurisdiction. Any modifications to this
kit, or use of unauthorized
components or accessory items
will void the manufacturer’s
warranty, and may result in a
hazardous condition.
FLUE OPENING SPECIFICATIONS
Note: This vented appliance must be installed only
in a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working flue
and constructed of noncombustible material.
The charts in Figure 2, page 6 indicate technical
information regarding the installation of your gas
log set. Please make sure that all of the specifica
tions shown are applicable before installation is
attempted.
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INSTALLATION
Continued
The fireplace must include a working flue and
venting system with the minimum openings shown
in the Figure 2.
Model
LCF18 18" Dual 55,000 8"
LCF24 24" Dual 60,000 8"
Model
LCF18 28" 18" 14" 16"
LCF24 29.75" 17" 15.5" 18"
* At depth Indicated
Burner
Descrip-
tion
Minimum Fireplace Dimensions
Front
Width
Fuel Inlet Pressure
Specifications (W.C.)
N.G. 5.5" 10.5"
BTU Input
(Natural
Gas)
Back
Width*
Depth Height
Min. Max.
Min.
Vent
Opening
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
fireplace, another suitable clamp or permanent
stop must be installed, or the damper blade must
be cut or removed.
Damper
Clamp
Damper
Damper
Damper
Masonry Fireplace
Figure 3 - Attaching Damper Clamp
Clamp
Manufactured
Fireplace
Burner Orifice Sizing
Log Size
18" .120 31
24" .129 30
Figure 2 - Technical Information Charts
Natural Gas
In. Num.
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 18). Call
dealer where you bought log set.
If the fireplace does not have a gas supply shutoff
valve, one must be installed.
VENTING SPECIFICATIONS FOR
INSTALLATION
The fireplace chimney flue 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 fireplace.
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 flame and remove any
obstruction until proper venting is achieved.
The chimney flue must remain open a minimum
of 3" at all times during the operation of this
log set.
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: A qualified service person must connect 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)
• sealant (resistant to Propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve
• test gauge connection
• adjustable (crescent) wrench or pliers
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
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