Desa SMS24, SMS18 User Manual
VENTED DECORATIVE NATURAL GAS LOGS
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
RGA 2-72
APPROVED
SYCAMORE SPLIT
MODELS SMS18 AND SMS24
TESTED AND
LISTED BY
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 5 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 ........................................................... 4
Installation ........................................................... 5
Operating Appli
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 10
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ance ............................................ 9
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Service Hints ..................................................... 10
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Technical Service ..............................................
Replacement Parts ............................................ 10
Troubleshooting ..................................................
Accessories ....................................................... 13
Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List ....... 14
ty Information ........................... Back Cover
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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 op
tional propane/LP conversion kit
model GA9200 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.
Log set becomes very hot when
in use. Keep children and adults
away from hot surface to avoid
burns or clothing ignition. Appli
ance 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 10.
6. The installation and provisions for combustion and
ventilation air must conform with the National
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 GA9200) and any gas
control which has been under water.
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10. To help prevent breakage, new logs must be
broken-in (see Curing Logs page 9).
11. Turn log set off and let cool before servicing,
installing, or repairing. Only a qualified service
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
Figure 1 - Product Identification
(Ramp Pan Burner)
Hearth Kit Model ____________________
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Serial Number ______________________
Log Set Model ______________________
Install and use log set with care. Follow all local
codes. In the absence of local codes, use the lat
est edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54*
*Available from:
,
LOCAL CODES
.
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
Burner Inlet
(Under Pan)
UNPACKING
CAUTION: Do not remove the
data plates from the burner pan.
The data plates contain important
safety and warranty 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.
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INSTALLATION
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 indicate technical information
regarding the installation of your gas log set. Please
make sure that all of the specifications shown are
applicable before installation is attempted.
The fireplace must include a working flue and
venting system with the minimum openings shown
in the Figure 2.
Burner
Model
SMS18 18" Ramp 60,000 8" dia.
SMS24 24" Ramp 80,000 8" dia.
MODEL FRONT
SMS18 28" 18" 16" 18"
SMS24 32" 24" 16" 18"
*At depth indicated
Figure 2 - Technical Information Charts
Descrip-
tion
MINIMUM FIREBOX SIZES
WIDTH
FUEL INLET PRESSURE
SPECIFICATIONS (W.C.)
NG 5.5" 10.5"
LP 11" 13"
BURNER ORIFICE
LOG
SIZE
18" .120 31
24" .140 28
Btu Input
Natural
Gas
BACK
WIDTH*
Min. Max.
DEPTH HEIGHT
NATURAL
IN. NUM.
Minimum
Vent
Opening
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
dealer where you bought log set.
If the fireplace does not have a gas supply shutoff
valve, one must be installed.
Accessories, page 13). Call
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.
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