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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   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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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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NOTICE: Installation, service
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listed in these instructions may
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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
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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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