AMITY Stove Model Chassis With SVYD18P Variable Manually-Controlled Gas
Log Heater (Burner System For Amity Stove).
SCIVFC - Charcoal
SCIVFB - Azure Blue
SCIVFG - Hunter Green
SCIVFR - Burgundy Red
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.
WARNING: The SVYD18P
vent-free gas log heater is
only approved for use in the
Amity SCIVF(*) series
stove models.
(* Indicates Color Suffix Designation)
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 is an unvented gasfired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from
the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to
Air for Combustion and Ventilation
tion in this manual.
sec-
— Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
Patent Pending
Save this manual for future reference.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or
local codes. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
Illustrated Parts Lists ............................................................................... 28-31
Warranty Information .............................................................................. Back Cover
SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNINGS
WARNING ICON G 001
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before
trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this
heater 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 heater may not
be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater 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.
Propane Gas: Propane 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 heater.
Safety Information continues on next page
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INFORMATION
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WARNINGS
WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.
1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
2. Do not place propane supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane supply tank(s)
outdoors.
3. To prevent performance problems, the use of a propane tank of less than 100 lbs.
capacity is not recommended.
4. 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 fire department
5. This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.
6. Never install the heater
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than the
minimum clearances to combustibles (see page 8) from the front, top, or sides of
the heater
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
7. Do not use this stove as a wood burning fireplace. Use only model SVYD18P ventfree gas log heater.
8. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones, vermiculite, or rock wool.
Using these added items can cause sooting.
9. This log heater is designed to be smokeless. If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off
heater and call a qualified service person.
smoking could occur due to log curing and heater burning manufacturing residues.
10. Do not allow fans to blow directly into the stove. Avoid any drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Altered
burner patterns can cause sooting.
11. Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for
use with this heater.
12. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation to run properly. This heater has an oxygen
depletion sensor (ODS) pilot light safety system. The ODS shuts down the heater if not
enough fresh air is available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 5 through
8. If heater keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, pages 22 through 25.
13. Do not run heater
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored
• under dusty conditions
14. Do not use this stove to cook food or burn paper or other objects.
15. Never place any objects on the stove.
16. Stove becomes very hot when running heater. Keep children and adults away from
hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Heater will remain hot for a time after
shut-down. Allow surface to cool before touching.
17. Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with heater.
18. Do not use heater if any part has been exposed to or under water. Immediately call a
qualified service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been under water.
19. Do not operate heater if any log is broken. Do not operate heater if a log is chipped
(dime-sized or larger).
20. Turn heater off and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should
service and repair heater.
21. Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
Continued
Note:
During initial operation, slight
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PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Stove Body
One Piece
Log Set
Inside Stove
Cavity
LOCAL CODES
PRODUCT
FEATURES
Piezo Ignitor
Stove Door
(Shown in the
open position)
Figure 1 - Amity Stove Cabinet Model SCIVF(*) with
Amity Gas Log Heater Model SVYD18P
(* Indicates Color Suffix Designation)
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 ANSI Z223, also
known as NFPA 54*.
*Available from:American National Standards Institute, Inc.
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Operation
This heater is clean burning. It requires no outside venting. There is no heat loss out
a vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by realistic, dancing yellow flames. This
heater is designed for vent-free operation. State and local codes in some areas prohibit
the use of vent-free heaters.
Gas Log Heater
Base Assembly
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
Control Knob
Safety Pilot
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS).
The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room heaters. The ODS/pilot
shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air.
Piezo Ignition System
This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system requires no matches, batteries, or
other sources to light heater.
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AIR FOR
COMBUSTION
AND
VENTILATION
WARNING
This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless
provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh
air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home.
Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes.
Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold
air out and the warm air in. During heating months, home owners want their
homes as airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy efficient, your home needs to breathe.
Fresh air must enter your home. All fuel-burning appliances need fresh air for
proper combustion and ventilation.
Exhaust fans, fireplaces, clothes dryers, and fuel burning appliances draw air
from the house to operate. You must provide adequate fresh air for these appliances. This will insure proper venting of vented fuel-burning appliances.
PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION
The following is excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1,
Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications:
The information on pages 5 through 7 will help you classify your space and provide
adequate ventilation.
Unusually Tight Construction
The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for
combustion and ventilation. However, in buildings of unusually tight construction, you must provide additional fresh air.
Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where:
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a con-
tinuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm (6x10
pa•sec•m2) or less with openings gasketed or sealed
b. weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors
and
c. caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window
and door frames, between sole plates and floors, between wall-ceiling
joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and
gas lines, and at other openings.
If your home meets all of the three criteria above, you must provide additional fresh air. See
If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above, proceed to page 6.
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
, page 7.
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Confined and Unconfined Space
The National Fuel Gas Code (ANSIZ223.1, 1992 Section 5.3) defines a confined space
as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m
kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an
unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu
per hour (4.8 m
space. Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are
installed*, through openings not furnished with doors, are considered a part of the
unconfined space.
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or
ventilation grills between them.
3
per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that
Continued
3
per
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AND
VENTILATION
Continued
DETERMINING 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 heater plus any adjoining rooms with
doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.
1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height).
Length x Width x Height =___________________cu. ft. (volume of space)
Example:
If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings, add the
volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space.
2. Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space
can support.
____________ (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example:
Btu/Hr the space can support)
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.
Example:
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent draws combustion air from the
outdoors and vents to the outdoors.
4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr
used.
_________________ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)
_________________ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
Example:
The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more
than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. You must provide additional fresh air.
Your options are as follows:
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides
an unconfined space, remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between
rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside Building, page 7.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 7.
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr heater, if lower Btu/Hr size makes room unconfined.
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the
space is an unconfined space. You will need no additional fresh air ventilation.
Space size20 ft. (length) x 16 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) =
2560 cu. ft. (volume of space)
2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = 51.2 or 51,200 (maximum
Vent-free heater___________________ Btu/Hr
Gas water heater*___________________ Btu/Hr
Gas furnace___________________ Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater___________________ Btu/Hr
Gas fireplace logs___________________ Btu/Hr
Other gas appliances*+ ___________________ Btu/Hr
Total= ___________________ Btu/Hr
Gas water heater40,000Btu/Hr
Vent-free heater+30,000Btu/Hr
Total=70,000Btu/Hr
51,200Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)
70,000Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
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Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option
3
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
Ventilation
Grills
Into Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
12"
12"
COMBUSTION
AND
VENTILATION
Continued
WARNING
If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than
that defined as an unconfined space, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3
or appli-
cable local codes.
VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside Building
This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an
adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the
ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1
and 2, Figure 2). You can also remove door into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 2).
Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3, Air for Combustionand Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts.
WARNING
Rework worksheet, adding the space of the adjoining unconfined
space.
appliances in both spaces.
The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all
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Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these
items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. These spaces include attics
and crawl spaces.
IMPORTANT:
thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air entering the attic will activate the power
vent.
Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a
Ventilated
Attic
Crawl Space
Ventilated
To Attic
To
Crawl
Space
Outlet
Air
Inlet
Air
Outlet
Air
Inlet Air
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
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NOTICE
A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes.
NOTICE
State or local codes may only allow operation of this appliance in a
vented configuration. Check your state or local codes.
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 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION
This heater creates warm air currents. These currents move heat
to wall surfaces next to heater. Installing heater next to vinyl or
cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities in the air
(such as tobacco smoke) exist, may discolor walls.
IMPORTANT:
cial, installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew
to form from too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 5
through 7.
Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although this is benefi-
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only propane gas. If your gas supply is not propane, do not install heater. Call
dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater.
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES (Vent-Free Operation Only)
WARNING
Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining side and back walls.
Carefully follow the instructions below. This stove is a freestanding unit designed
to set directly on the floor.
ceiling clearances during installation. The minimum clearances are shown in
Figure 4, page 9. Measure from outermost point of stove top.
Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances (see Figure 4)
A. Clearances from outermost point of stove top to any combustible side wall
should not be less than 12 inches.
B. Clearances from outermost point of stove top to any combustible back wall
should not be less than 6 inches (Includes Corner Installations).
C. Clearances from the stove top to the ceiling should not be less than 48 inches.
IMPORTANT: You must maintain minimum wall and
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6"
Minimum
48"
Minimum
Ceiling
Floor
Back Wall
Continued
Front View
Ceiling
48"
Minimum
Side WallSide Wall
12"
Minimum
Top View
Back Wall
"
6
Minimum
12
"
Minimum
Side WallSide Wall
Corner
Wall
6
"
Minimum
"
12
Minimum
Front of
Stove Unit
12"
Minimum
Side View
"
Wall
6
Minimum
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance to Walls and Ceiling
STOVE CAVITY ASSEMBLY
1. Lift off corrugated box enclosing stove body crating.
2. Remove all screws fastening the wood frame enclosure. Spread wood frame
open and lift away from plastic-bagged stove body. The bottom pieces of
pallet wood will remain bolted to the stove body.
3. Remove plastic bag from stove body.
4. Remove back panel from stove (see Figure 5). Use an adjustable wrench or a
10 mm socket. Remove six (6) bolts and washers. Keep bolts and washers to
reattach back panel later.
Bolt
Product
Identification
Label
Back Stove Panel
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Figure 5 - Removing Back Panel
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5. Remove all contents from inside stove cavity. Contents include:
(1) - Stove bottom
(4) - Legs with leg leveler bolts
(1) - Bottom door
(1) - Top grate
(1) - Hardware kit bag with fasteners
6. Carefully lay stove body on back to attach bottom components to stove body
(see Figure 6). Rest stove on drop cloth or blanket to avoid scratching stove
edges.
Top of
Stove Unit
Front of
Stove Unit
Drop Cloth/
Blanket
Front of
Stove Unit
Pallet Wood
Bolted to
Stove Body
Bottom
Figure 6 - Laying Down Stove On Side
Top of
Stove Unit
7. Remove remaining pallet wood attached to bottom of stove body (see Figure 7).
Use an adjustable wrench to remove bolts.
Front
Bolt
Pallet
Wood
Pallet
Wood
Bottom Of
Stove Unit
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Figure 7 - Removing Pallet Wood From The Bottom of The Stove
Door Hinge Step
Bolt Hole
Leg
Hole
Leg
Hole
Figure 8 - Locating of Threaded Holes for Stove
Front
Stove
Bottom Hole
Bottom, Legs, and Door Attachment
Door Catch Bolt
With Adjustable
Hex Nuts Hole
Leg
Hole
Leg
Hole
Bottom Of
Stove Unit
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8. Fasten each leg to stove with four (4) M8 x 1.25 - 20mm bolts. Use a flat
washer and lock washer with each bolt. Tighten bolts into threaded holes on
stove body (see Figure 8 and 9). Use an adjustable wrench or a 12mm socket.
Washers
Bolt
Leg
Figure 9 - Attaching Stove Legs
Bottom Of
Stove Unit
9. Fasten stove bottom to stove with four (4) M6 x 1 - 25mm bolts. Use a flat
washer and lock washer with each bolt. Tighten bolts into threaded holes on
stove body (see Figure 8 and 10). Use an adjustable wrench or a 10mm socket.
Washers
Bolt
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Stove
Bottom
Bottom Of
Stove Unit
Figure 10 - Attaching Stove Bottom
Continued
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Continued
10. Attach stove door by inserting step bolt through door hinge pivot hole and into
threaded hole in stove body (see Figure 8 and 11). Use an adjustable wrench or a
12mm socket to fasten step bolt. Tighten step bolt until snug. Make sure door
moves freely.
Stove
Door
Bolt
Shoulder
Door
Hinge
Step
Bolt
Step
Bolt
Stove
Door
Door
Hinge
Bolt
Shoulder
Threaded
Hole
Stove Bottom
Figure 11 - Attaching Stove Door
11. Install door catch bolt (M8 x 1.25-55mm with two M8 hex nuts) into threaded
hole on stove body (see Figure 8, page 10). Use an adjustable wrench or a
12mm socket. The catch bolt has two hex nuts attached to it (see Figure 12).
The top nut is a bolt stop and the bottom nut is for door leveling adjustment.
12
Bolt Stop
Adjusting Nut
Door
Figure 12 - Catch Bolt and Door Claw Orientation
Door Claw
Catch Bolt
12. Check general catch bolt alignment with door claw. Make final adjustment and
door leveling after stove is in normal standing position.
13. Carefully lift stove back up on its four attached legs.
14. Set top grate into stove top.
15. If available, install gas log heater inside stove cavity before installing the back
panel (see Installing Gas Log Heater Into Stove page 13).
16. Fasten back panel to stove with six (6) M6 x 1 - 20mm bolts and washers. Make
sure product identification label is located on the outside in lower left-hand
corner.
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INSTALLING GAS LOG HEATER INTO STOVE
1. Remove log and gas log heater from carton.
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 applied to log and gas log heater for shipment.
3. Check all items for any shipping damage. If damaged, promptly inform dealer
where you bought heater.
4. If not already removed, remove back panel from assembled stove body (see
Figure 5, page 9). Use an adjustable wrench or a 10 mm socket. Remove six
(6) bolts and washers. Keep bolts and washers to reattach back panel later.
5. Set gas log heater inside stove. Make sure control knob extension passes
through bottom front opening (see Figure 13).
Bottom
Front
Opening
Note:
Do not pick up gas log
Burner
Bolt
Heater
Base
Figure 13 - Placing Heater Base In Stove Cavity
Stove
Bottom
6. Align outside holes on heater base with four (4) mounting holes on the stove
bottom (see Figure 13).
7. Fasten heater base to stove bottom with #10-24 x .50 bolts and hex nuts
provided with gas log heater (see Figure 14). Attachment hardware is factory
packed inside plastic bag with installation manual and owner’s registration
card. Push bolt through heater base mounting hole and through stove bottom.
Connect hex nut to bolt on underside of stove bottom. The bolt hex head is for
a 5/16" socket and the hex nuts are for a 3/8" socket. If sockets are not available, use adjustable wrenches.
Bolt
Heater
Base
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Bottom
Hex Nut
Figure 14 - Fastening Heater Base to Stove Drop Bottom
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8. Set one-piece log on heater base as shown in Figure 15. Make sure middle
section at bottom of log is seated into "U" shaped cutout in center of heater
base. Log will fit securely on base. IMPORTANT: Make sure log does not
cover any burner ports and does not touch the stove cavity (see Figure 16).
One-Piece
Log Set
Middle Section at
Bottom of Log Set
Figure 15 - Installing One-Piece Stove Log Set
Burner
"U" Shaped
Cutout in Chassis
Heater Base
Burner Porting Areas
(double slotted
rectangular openings
Safety Pilot
Location
Figure 16 - Top View of One-Piece Log Set on Gas Log Heater
One-Piece
Log Set
9. Fasten back panel to stove with six (6) M6 x 1.20mm bolts and washers. Make
sure product identification label is located on the outside lower left-hand
corner.
10. Place freestanding stove in desired position in room. Be sure to maintain
clearances to combustibles as outlined on page 8.
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CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
Continued
NOTICE
A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply.
Follow all local codes.
CAUTION
Never connect heater directly to the propane supply. This heater
requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external
regulator between the heater and propane supply.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by
installer, see above)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to LP gas)
• manual shutoff valve *
* An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable
alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified
manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessory, page 27.
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
The gas regulator for the stove heater is located on the lower right-hand side of the
stove when viewed from the front of the unit. The gas connection can be made either
through the bottom right side or through the lower back opening as illustrated in
Figure 17. Make sure gas log heater is secured to the stove cavity assembly.
Back ViewSide View
Front of
Stove Unit
Gas
Regulator
Access
Figure 17 - Gas Regulator Location and Gas Line Access Into Stove Cabinet
Product
Identification
Label
Back Stove
Panel
Gas Log
Heater
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The installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce
incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and
14 inches of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator
damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as
shown in Figure 18. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
Propane
Supply Tank
External
Regulator
Vent Pointing
Down
Figure 18 - External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down
WARNING
Never connect heater to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is
commonly known as well-head gas.
CAUTION
Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-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.
Installation must include a manual 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 heater (see Figure 19, page 17).
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads. This will prevent excess sealant
from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged heater valves.
CAUTION
Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.
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Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 19, page 17. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Locate sediment trap where trapped
matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants.
This keeps them from going into heater controls. If sediment trap is not installed or
is installed wrong, heater may not run properly.
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CAUTION
Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas regulator with wrench when
connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings.
A.G.A. Design-Certified
From
External Regulator
(11" W.C.** to
14" W.C.
Pressure)
Tee Joint
Manual Shutoff Valve
With 1/8" NPT Tap*
Approved Flexible
Gas Hose (if allowed
by local codes)
Gas
Regulator
Pipe
Nipple
Cap
Sediment
Trap
* Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from your
dealer. See Accessory, page 27.
** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment.
3" Minimum
Figure 19 - Gas Connection
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING
Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or
servicing. Correct all leaks at once.
WARNING
Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of
liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
Correct all leaks at once.
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CAUTION
Make sure external regulator has been installed between propane
supply and heater. See guidelines under
ply
, page 15.
Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
1. Disconnect heater and its individual manual 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 manual shutoff valve was connected.
Connecting to Gas Sup-
Continued
17
ON
POSITION
OFF
POSITION
INSTALLING
Continued
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or
opening propane supply tank valve.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and
water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Re-connect heater and manual shutoff valve to gas supply. Check re-connected
fittings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG
1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 20).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening
propane supply tank valve.
3. Check all joints from propane supply tank to manual shutoff valve (see Figure
20). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections
1. Open manual shutoff valve (see Figure 20).
2. Open propane supply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position.
4. Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to control valve (see Figure 21). Apply
mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light heater (see Operating Heater, pages 19 through 21). Check all other
internal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 21).
Propane
Supply Tank
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
Open
Closed
Figure 20 - Manual Shutoff Valve
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
Control Valve Location
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Figure 21 - Checking Gas Joints
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OPERATING
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
HEATER
WARNING
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot,
follow these instructions exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell
next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric 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.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob. Never use tools. If the
knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a qualified service
technician or gas supplier. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or
explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a
qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been under water.
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE
During initial operation of new heater, burning logs will give off a paperburning smell. Open damper or window to vent smell. This will only last a
few hours.
1. STOP! Read the safety information above.
2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open.
3. Press in and turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position.
Ignitor Button
Figure 22 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location
Control Knob
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OPERATING
HEATER
Continued
4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the
floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information on page 18 . If
you don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
5. Slightly depress and turn control knob counterclockwise
position. Keep control knob pressed in for five (5) seconds (see Figure 22, page 19).
Note:
You may be running this heater for the first time after hooking up to gas
supply. If so, the control knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds. This
will allow air to bleed from the gas system.
6. With control knob pressed in, press and release ignitor button. This will light
pilot. The pilot is attached to the burner (see Figure 16, page 14). If needed, keep
pressing ignitor button until pilot lights.
Note:
If pilot does not light, contact a qualified service person or gas supplier
for repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot with match. To light pilot with
match, see Manual Lighting Procedure on page 21.
7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds,
release control knob.
Note:
If pilot goes out, repeat steps 3 through 7.
• If control knob does not pop out when released, contact a qualified service
person or gas supplier for repairs.
C-clockwise
to the PILOT
Thermocouple
8. Slightly depress and turn control knob counterclockwise
position. The burner should light. Set control knob to any heat level between
HIGH and LO.
Ignitor Electrode
Figure 23 - Pilot
Pilot Burner
C-clockwise
to the HIGH
VARIABLE CONTROL OPERATION
The variable control valve can be set to any heat setting and flame height desired, by
simply turning the control knob until that setting is attained. Even the lowest setting
provides realistic, dancing yellow flames. Selecting higher settings produces greater
heat output. This results in increased heating comfort.
20
WARNING
Do not operate heater between PILOT and HIGH positions.
CAUTION
Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the manual shutoff valve.
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OPERATING
HEATER
Continued
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
Shutting Off Heater
1. Press in and turn control knob clockwise
2. Turn the control knob clockwise
3. Press in control knob and turn clockwise
Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot stays lit)
1. Turn the control knob clockwise
2. Press in and turn control knob clockwise
Clockwise
Clockwise
to the PILOT position.
to the HIGH position.
to the HIGH position.
Clockwise
to the OFF Position.
Clockwise
to the PILOT position.
Clockwise
MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE
1. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions, pages 19 and 20.
2. Pilot is located inside stove cavity attached to burner. Lift off top grate to allow
access to pilot.
3. Depress control knob and light pilot with match.
4. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob.
5. Place top grate back into position. Now follow step 8, page 20.
INSPECTING
BURNERS
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
Figure 24 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 25 shows an incorrect pilot flame
pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the
thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the heater will shut down.
Thermocouple
Figure 24 - Correct Pilot
Flame Pattern
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 25
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, above)
• see Troubleshooting, pages 22 through 25
Pilot Burner
Thermocouple
Figure 25 - Incorrect Pilot
Pilot Burner
Flame Pattern
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CLEANING
AND
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning.
CAUTION
You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each
use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person.
Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding material, etc.
ODS/PILOT AND BURNER
• Use a vacuum cleaner or small, soft bristled brush to clean.
LOGS
• Replace log(s) if broken or chipped (dime-sized or larger).
TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
Note:
items are listed in order of
All troubleshooting
operation.
WARNING
Turn off and unplug 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.
OBSERVED
PROBLEM
When ignitor button
is pressed, there is no
spark at ODS/pilot
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
1. Ignitor electrode not
connected to ignitor cable
2. Ignitor cable pinched or
wet
3. Piezo ignitor nut is loose
4. Broken ignitor cable
5. Bad piezo ignitor
6. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong
7. Ignitor electrode broken
REMEDY
1. Reconnect ignitor cable
2. Free ignitor cable if
pinched by any metal or
tubing. Keep ignitor
cable dry
3. Tighten nut holding
piezo ignitor to base
panel of log set. Nut is
located behind base
panel.
4. Replace ignitor cable
5. Replace piezo ignitor
6. Replace ignitor
7. Replace ignitor
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TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
Continued
OBSERVED
PROBLEM
When ignitor button
is pressed, there is
spark at ODS/pilot
but no ignition
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
1. Gas supply turned off or
manual shutoff valve
closed
2. Control knob not in
PILOT position
3. Control knob not
pressed in while in
PILOT position
4. Air in gas lines when
installed
5. Depleted gas supply
6. ODS/pilot is clogged
7. Gas regulator setting is
not correct
REMEDY
1. Turn on gas supply or
open manual shutoff
valve
2. Turn control knob to
PILOT position
3. Press in control knob
while in PILOT position
4. Continue holding down
control knob. Repeat
igniting operation until
air is removed
5. Contact local propane
gas company
6. Clean ODS/pilot (see
Cleaning and Maintenance, page 22) or
replace ODS/pilot
assembly
7. Replace gas regulator
ODS/pilot lights but
flame goes out when
control knob is
released
1. Control knob not fully
pressed in
2. Control knob not
pressed in long enough
3. Safety interlock system
has been triggered
4. Manual shutoff valve
not fully open
5. Pilot flame not touching
thermocouple, which
allows thermocouple to
cool, causing pilot flame
to go out. This problem
could be caused by one
or both of the following:
A) Low gas pressure
B) Dirty or partially
clogged ODS/pilot
6. Thermocouple connection loose at control
valve
1. Press in control knob
fully
2. After ODS/pilot lights,
keep control knob
pressed in 30 seconds
3. Wait one minute for
safety interlock system
to reset. Repeat ignition
operation
4. Fully open manual
shut-off valve
5. A) Contact local
propane gas company
B) Clean ODS/pilot
(see Cleaning andMaintenance, page 22)
or replace ODS/pilot
assembly
6. Hand tighten until snug,
then tighten 1/4 turn
more
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7. Thermocouple damaged
8. Control valve damaged
7. Replace thermocouple
8. Replace control valve
Continued
23
TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
Continued
OBSERVED
PROBLEM
Burner does not light
after ODS/pilot is lit
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
1. Inlet gas pressure is
too low
2. Burner orifice clogged
3. Burner orifice diameter
is too small
REMEDY
1. Contact local propane/
LP gas company
2. Clean burner (see
Cleaning and Maintenance, page 22) or
replace burner orifice
3. Replace burner orifice
Delayed ignition
burner
Burner backfiring
during combustion
Slight smoke or odor
during initial operation
Heater produces a
whistling noise when
burner is lit
1. Manifold pressure is
too low
2. Burner orifice clogged
1. Burner orifice is
clogged or damaged
2. Damaged burner
3. Gas regulator defective
1. Not enough air
2. Gas regulator defective
3. Residues from manufacturing processes
and logs curing
1. Turning control knob
to HI position when
burner is cold
2. Air in gas line
3. Air passageways on
heater blocked
4. Dirty or partially
clogged burner orifice
1. Contact local propane/
LP gas company
2. Clean burner (see
Cleaning and Maintenance, page 22) or
replace burner orifice
1. Clean burner (see
Cleaning and Maintenance, page 22) or
replace burner orifice
2. Replace damaged
burner
3. Replace gas regulator
1. Check burner for dirt
and debris. If found,
clean burner (see
Cleaning and Maintenance, page 22)
2. Replace gas regulator
3. Problem will stop after
a few hours of operation
1. Turn control knob to
LO position and let
warm up for a minute
2. Operate burner until air
is removed from line.
Have gas line checked
by local propane/LP
gas company
3. Observe minimum
installation clearances
(see pages 8-9)
4. Clean burners (see
Cleaning and Maintenance, page 22) or
replace burner orifice
24
Moisture/condensation
noticed on windows
1. Not enough combustion/ventilation air
1. Refer to Air for Com-
bustion and Ventilation
requirements (page 5-7)
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TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
Continued
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 reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
IMPORTANT:
Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors.
Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new
carpet or textiles, etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air
and create odors. These odors will disappear over time.
OBSERVED
PROBLEM
Heater produces a
clicking/ticking noise
just after burner is lit or
shut off
Heater produces
unwanted odors
Heater shuts off in use
(ODS operates)
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
1. Metal expanding while
heating or contracting
while cooling
1. Heater burning vapors
from paint, hair spray,
glues, cleaners, chemicals, new carpet, etc. (See
IMPORTANT
above)
2. Gas leak. See Warning
statement at top of
page
1. Not enough fresh air is
available
2. Low line pressure
3. ODS/pilot is partially
clogged
statement
REMEDY
1. This is common with
most heaters. If noise is
excessive, contact
qualified service person
1. Open window and
ventilate room. Stop
using odor causing
products while heater is
running
2. Locate and correct all
leaks (see Checking GasConnections, page 17)
1. Open window and/or
door for ventilation
2. Contact local propane/
gas company
LP
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see
Cleaning and Maintenance, page 22)
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Gas odor even when
control knob is in OFF
position
Gas odor during
combustion
1. Gas leak. See Warning
statement at top of
page
2. Control valve defective
1. Foreign matter between
control valve and burner
2. Gas leak. See Warning
statement at top of
page
1. Locate and correct all
leaks (see Checking GasConnections, page 17)
2. Replace control valve
1. Take apart gas tubing and
remove foreign matter
2. Locate and correct all
leaks (see Checking GasConnections, page 17)
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TECHNICAL
SERVICE
You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting.
If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at
1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564).
SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICE
HINTS
Amity Stove Gas Log Heater
Model SVYD18P
Variable Manually Controlled
Btu (Variable)16,000/30,000
Type GasPropane Only
IgnitionPiezo
Pressure Manifold8.0" W.C.
Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water)
Maximum14"
Minimum*11"
* For input adjustment
Shipping Weight28 lbs.
Amity Stove Cabinet
Model SCIVF(*)
Shipping Weight195 lbs.
(* Indicates Color Suffix Designation)
When gas pressure is too low
• pilot will not stay lit
• burners will have delayed ignition
• heater will not produce specified heat
• Propane/LP gas supply may be low
REPLACEMENT
PARTS
26
When gas quality is bad
• pilot will not stay lit
• burners will produce flames and soot
• heater will backfire when lit
You may feel your gas pressure is too low or gas quality is bad. If so, contact your
local propane/LP gas supplier.
Note:
Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty cover-
age for parts replaced under warranty.
Parts Under Warranty
Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call DESA International’s Technical Service Department at
1-800-323-5190. When calling DESA International, have ready
• your name and address
• model number of your heater
• how heater was malfunctioning
• type of gas used (propane or natural gas)
• purchase date
Usually, we will ask you to return the defective part to the factory.
Parts Not Under Warranty
Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call DESA International’s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879 for
referral information. When calling DESA International, have ready
• model number of your heater
• the replacement part number
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ACCESSORY
Purchase these heater 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 address listed on the back page of
this manual.
MANUAL SHUTOFF
VALVE - GA5010
For all models. Manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT
tap. Fits 1/2" NPT pipe.
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts,
follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual.
PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN
100563-01Warning Plate1
101055-02Lighting Instructions Plate1
100565-01Warning Plate Fastener1
101449-06Control Position Decal1
M12461-71Screw, Hex Head #10-24 x .50 - Mounting4
NPC-3CHex Nut, #10-24 - Mounting4
101416-36Information Video1
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ILLUSTRATED
PARTS
BREAKDOWN
SCIVFC, SCIVFB,
SCIVFG, SCIVFR
1
2
11
5
7-4
7-1
5
6
5
4
7-2
5
7-3
30
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PARTS LIST
SCIVFC, SCIVFB,
SCIVFG, SCIVFR
KEYPART
NO.NO.DESCRIPTIONQTY.
1104171-01Top Grate with Screen (Black Only)1
2104172-01Stove Back Panel (Black Only)1
3104173-01Bottom Door (Charcoal)1
4104174-01Stove Dropped Bottom1
5104175-01One Leg (Charcoal) (4 Total Per Stove)1
6104176-01Leg Leveler Bolt M8 x 1.25 - 55mm Long
7104177-01Hardware Kit1
7-1 *Door Hinge Step Bolt With Shoulder (1 Per Unit)1
7-2 *Door Catch Bolt M8 x 1.25 - 55mm Long
7-3 *Bottom Floor Bolts M6 x 1 - 25mm Long With
7-4 *Leg Bolts M6 x 1.25 - 20mm Long With Flat
11104178-01Back Panel Bolts M6 x 1 - 20mm Long With Flat
This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts,
follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual.
104173-02Bottom Door (Azure Blue)1
104173-03Bottom Door (Hunter Green)1
104173-04Bottom Door (Burgundy Red)1
104175-02One Leg (Azure Blue) (4 Total Per Stove)1
104175-03One Leg (Hunter Green) (4 Total Per Stove)1
104175-04One Leg (Burgundy Red) (4 Total Per Stove)1
(4 Total Per Stove)1
With Two M8 Hex Nuts (1 Per Unit)1
Flat Washer And Lock Washer (4 Per Unit)1
Washer And Lock Washer (4 Per Unit)1
Washer And Lock Washer (6 Per Unit)1
PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN
104108-01Touch-up Spray Paint 12 oz Can (Charcoal)1
104108-02Touch-up Spray Paint 12 oz Can (Azure Blue)1
104108-03Touch-up Spray Paint 12 oz Can (Hunter Green)1
104108-04Touch-up Spray Paint 12 oz Can (Burgundy Red)1
* Included In Hardware Kit
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
KEEP THIS WARRANTY
Model
Serial No.
Date Purchased
Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory.
We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard
written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.
LIMITED WARRANTY
VENT-FREE PROPANE GAS LOG HEATERS AND AMITY STOVE CHASSIS
DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for three (3) 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 make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.
This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore this
heater to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Authorized Service Center.
Warranty part(s) MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or DESA International who will provide
original factory replacement parts. Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty. The heater MUST
be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit.
This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear, or parts that fail or
become damaged as a result of misuse, accidents, lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation.
Travel, diagnostic cost, labor, transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be
the responsibility of the owner.
TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE
PRODUCT; THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND
LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THREE (3) YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS
FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE; AND DESA INTERNATIONAL’S LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO
THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA INTERNATIONAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation on implied warranties, or exclusion or limitation on damages may not apply
to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
For information about this warranty write:
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NOT A UPC
2701 Industrial Drive
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
104025-01
Rev. B
8/97
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