Page 2 - National Fuel Gas Codes, ANSI; TABLE OF CONTENTS
www.desatech.com 117536-01B 2 WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera-tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop-erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi-tional information consult a qualified installer, servic...
Page 3 - SAFETY INFORMATION; Get fresh
www.desatech.com 117536-01B 3 SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: This product con- tains 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 com...
Page 4 - Continued; PRODUCT; Figure 1 - Product Identification; LOCAL CODES; UNPACKING; CAUTION: Do not remove the
www.desatech.com 117536-01B 4 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...
Page 5 - INSTALLATION; FLUE OPENING SPECIFICATIONS; Accessories
www.desatech.com 117536-01B 5 INSTALLATION WARNING: Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creo- sote, ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner. Creo- sote will ignite if highly heated. A dirty chimney flue may create and dis...
Page 6 - INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP; Secure the damper stop clamp provided to the leading; Manufactured; Figure 3 - Attaching Damper Clamp; Damper; CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY; Installation Items Needed
www.desatech.com 117536-01B 6 INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP Secure the damper stop clamp provided to the leading edge of the damper as shown in Figure 3. If for any rea- son this clamp doesn't work on your fireplace, another suitable clamp or permanent stop must be installed, or the damper blade must be cu...
Page 7 - CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS; Figure 5 - Checking Gas Joints; Kit Assembly - Ramp Pan Burner; Installation and Gas; Installation and Gas Connection
www.desatech.com 117536-01B 7 CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections, internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all...
Page 8 - cessories; WARNING: You must use an; TESTING BURNER FOR LEAKS; WARNING: Never check for; Lighting; ADDING PAN MATERIAL; Figure 8 - Installing Logs
www.desatech.com 117536-01B 8 INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL GA9200 SERIES ON/OFF SAFETY VALVE/PILOT KIT For additional convenience and safety an optional ON/OFF safety valve/pilot kit is available. See Ac- cessories , page 13. Parts are available in this kit for propane/LP conver- sion. See kit in...
Page 9 - Figure 9 - Placement of Top Logs; OPERATING APPLIANCE; WARNING: Keep flue open; Flame Adjustment
www.desatech.com 117536-01B 9 INSTALLATION Continued Figure 9 - Placement of Top Logs Ember Chunks OPERATING APPLIANCE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: Keep flue open when operating unit. WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing pr...
Page 10 - When Gas Pressure is Too Low; TECHNICAL SERVICE; Note; PARTS UNDER WARRANTY
www.desatech.com 117536-01B 10 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE • Keep the area around the log set clean and clear of debris. • Occasionally, you may use a soft bristle brush to clean logs. • Once every year a qualified agency or certified chimney sweep should examine and clean the venting system of the firepl...
Page 11 - TROUBLESHOOTING; WARNING: Turn off log set and let cool before servicing. Only a; POSSIBLE CAUSE
www.desatech.com 117536-01B 11 TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off log set and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair log set. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Poor fuel quality 2. Fireplace venting system ...
Page 12 - REMEDY; IMPORTANT
www.desatech.com 117536-01B 12 POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling 1. Log set burning vapors from paint, hair spray, glues, clean- ers, chemicals, new carpet, etc. (See IMPORTANT state- ment above) 2. G a s l e a k . S e e Wa r n i n g statement at top of pag...
Page 13 - ACCESSORIES; For all models
www.desatech.com 117536-01B 13 ACCESSORIES Purchase these log set accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA at 1-866-672-6040 for referral infor- mation. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA...
Page 14 - ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN
www.desatech.com 117536-01B 14 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS SMS18 AND SMS24 1 8 9 10 23 13 11 17 16 15 22 21 20 3 2 4 5 6 7 12 14 18 19
Page 15 - PARTS LIST; listed under
www.desatech.com 117536-01B 15 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 10 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. SMS18 SMS24 1 901056-01 901056-01 3/8 FLR x 1/2 FPT Adapter...
Page 16 - NOT A UPC; WARRANTY INFORMATION; KEEP THIS WARRANTY; Model; LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY - VENTED GAS LOGS
2701 Industrial DriveP.O. Box 90004Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004www.desatech.com NOT A UPC 117536-01Rev. B07/05 117536 01 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 t...