Desa VTD-18N-JHB, VTD-30N-JHB, VTD-24N-JHB User Manual
VENTED DECORATIVE NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
TESTED AND
LISTED BY
RGA 2-72
APPROVED
MODELS VTD-18N-JHB,
VTD-24N-JHB AND
VTD-30N-JHB
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed exactly, a re or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable
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 re
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
ed 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 qualied installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This appliance is for installation only in
a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory-built
replace, constructed of noncombustible material and
connected to a working ue. (See page 6 for minimum
ue opening.)
WARNING: This is a gas-red 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 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. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
* 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 tter in the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information ............................................... 3
Local Codes......................................................... 4
Unpacking............................................................ 4
Product Identication ........................................... 5
Optional Product Features................................... 5
Installation ........................................................... 5
Operating Appliance .......................................... 10
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 10
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Troubleshooting ..................................................11
Service Hints ..................................................... 13
Technical Service............................................... 13
Replacement Parts ............................................ 13
Accessories ....................................................... 13
Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List........ 14
Warranty 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 ue 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, re,
explosion, electrical shock and
carbon monoxide poisoning.
WARNING: This appliance is
equipped for natural gas. Field
conversion is not permitted.
WARNING: Do not allow fans
to blow directly into the replace.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner
ame patterns.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of trafc and away from furniture
and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
ammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on the heater.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: 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. 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 inuence
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: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or
other accessory not approved for
use with this appliance.
Log set becomes very hot when
running. 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.
Carefully supervise young chil-
dren when they are in the room
with log set.
You must operate this log set with
a replace screen in place. Make
sure replace screen is closed
before running log set.
Keep the log set area clear and
free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other ammable
vapors and liquids.
Children and adults should be
alerted to the hazard of high temperature and should stay away to
avoid burns or clothing ignition.
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SAFETy INFORMATION
Continued
1. This appliance, as supplied, is for use with
NATURAL GAS ONLY. This appliance is
NOT convertible for use with other gases.
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 trafc 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 qualied chimney cleaner. Creosote will
ignite if highly heated. Inspect chimney ue
for damage. If damaged, repair ue before
operating appliance.
5. You must operate this log set with replace
screen in place and fully closed.
6. This log set is designed to be smokeless. If
logs ever appear to smoke, turn off appliance
and call a qualied 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.
7. To reduce the creation of soot, follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance, page 10.
8. The installation and provisions for combustion
and ventilation air must conform with the Na-
tional Fuel Gas Codes, ANSI Z233.1/NFPA 54,
Section 5.3, Air for combustion and Ventilation.
9. Do not run log set
• where ammable liquids or vapors are used
or stored
• under dusty conditions
10. 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.
11. To help prevent breakage, new logs must be
broken-in (see Curing Logs, page 10)
12. Do not use heater if any part has been exposed
to or under water. Immediately call a qualied
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.
13. Turn log set off and let cool before servicing,
installing or repairing. Only a qualied service
person should install, service or repair log set.
14. Prov ide adeq ua te clearan ce s around air
openings.
LOCAL CODES
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:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Battery march park
Quincy, MA 02269
UNPACkING
CAUTION: Do not remove the
data plates from the grate assembly. The data plates contain
important warranty and safety
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 appliance.
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PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance
with these diagrams or failure
to use only parts specically
approved with this appliance
may result in property damage
or personal injury.
Log Set
Assembly
Grate
Ceramic
Burner
Figure 1 - Product Identication (Ramp
Pan Burner)
Chassis
NOTICE: Installation, service and
repair of this appliance must be
performed by a qualied 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 modications to or use of
unauthorized components or
accessory items will void the
manufacturer’s warranty and may
result in a hazardous condition.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not
natural gas, DO NOT install this gas log set.
If the replace does not have a gas supply shutoff
valve, one must be installed.
WARNING: This appliance is
equipped for natural gas. Field
conversion is not permitted.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: 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
qualied chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly heated. A
dirty chimney ue may create and
distribute soot within the house.
FLUE OPENING SPECIFICATIONS
Note: This vented appliance must be installed
only in a solid-fuel burning replace 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 specications shown are applicable before installation is
attempted.
The replace must include a ue and venting
system with the minimum openings shown in
Figure 2, page 6.
Inspect chimney ue for damage.
If damaged, repair ue damper
before operating appliance.
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