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Page 2 - Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:; Early signs of carbon monoxide; Get fresh air at once!; Have heater serviced. Some people are more; WARNINGS

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION .............................................................. 2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ....................................................... 3 OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES ...................... ...

Page 3 - Continued; PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION; Figure 1 - Product Identifi cation; Installing Damp er; SAFETY INFORMATION

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 3 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Figure 1 - Product Identifi cation 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 n...

Page 4 - LOCAL CODES; The National Fuel Gas Code; UNPACKING; CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates from the; PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION; National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI; Unusually Tight Construction; PRODUCT FEATURES; OPERATION

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 4 LOCAL CODES 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 Z223.1/NFPA 54 *. *Available from: American National Standards In sti tute, Inc. 14...

Page 5 - Confi ned and Unconfi ned Space; defi nes a; Ven ti la tion Air From Inside

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 5 5 40,000 33,000 73,000 Unusually tight construction is de fi ned as construction where: a. walls and ceilings exposed to the outside at mo sphere have a con tin u ous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm (6 x 10 -11 kg per pa-sec-m ...

Page 6 - VENTILATION AIR; Ventilation Air From Inside Building; Ventilation Air From Outdoors; Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 6 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfi ned space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfi ned space, you must pro vide two permane...

Page 7 - Vent-free heaters add mois ture to the air. Although; CHECK GAS TYPE; LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS; Log Size; INSTALLATION

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 7 7 INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is in tend ed for use as sup ple -men tal heat. Use this heater along with your pri ma ry heat ing system. Do not in stall this heat er as your pri- ma ry heat source. If you have a central heating system, y...

Page 8 - Noncombustible Requirements; Noncombustible material OK.; Minimum Noncombustible Material Clearances; If Not Using Mantel; Installing Damper Clamp Ac-; If Using Mantel; In stall ing

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 8 Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe in- stal la tion into a masonry, UL127-listed manufactured fi replace, or list ed vent-free fi re box. Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material, Side Wall, and Ceiling A. ...

Page 9 - MANTEL CLEARANCES; Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance; anc es shown, you must do one of the; FLOOR CLEARANCES; A. If installing appliance on the fl oor lev el, you must maintain the; Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood; Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 9 9 INSTALLATION Continued MANTEL CLEARANCES In addition to meeting noncom bus ti ble ma te ri al clearances, you must also meet required clearances between fi replace open ing and mantel shelf. If you do not meet the clear anc es listed below,...

Page 10 - Accessories; Area of Various Standard; INSTALLING HEATER ASSEMBLY; WARNING: If installing in a sunken fi re place,; Installation Items Needed; Con nect ing To Gas Supply

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 10 INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATION Note: When used as a vented decorative, ap pli ance must be installed only in a solid-fuel burning fi replace with a working fl ue and con-structed of noncombustible material. If your he...

Page 11 - CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY; External Regulator

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 11 11 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION Installing Heater Assembly (Cont.) Connecting to Gas Supply WARNING: This appliance requires a 3/8" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pres- sure regulator. WARNING: A qualifi ed ser...

Page 12 - from your dealer. See; NATURAL; WARNING: Test all gas pip ing and connections; Con nect ing to Gas Sup ply; Pressure Testing gas Supply Piping system; CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS; Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections; Operating Heater

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 12 INSTALLATION Continued * Purchase the optional CSA design-cer ti fi ed equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories , page 27. **Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment. Figure 13 - Gas Connection (Remote-Ready Mo...

Page 14 - OPERATING HEATER; FOR YOUR SAFETY READ; Figure 17 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location,

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 14 OPERATING HEATER OPERATING HEATER (REMOTE-READY MODELS) For Your Safety Read Before LightingLighting Instructions WARNING: If you do not fol low these instructions exactly, a fi re or ex plo sion may result caus ing prop er ty damage, person...

Page 15 - Man u al; CAUTION: Do not try to ad just heating levels by; Shutting Off Heater; TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE; Light ing In struc tions; Remote Control Operation; REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 15 15 OPERATING HEATER (REMOTE-READY MODELS) Lighting Instructions (Cont.) To Turn Off Gas To Appliance Manual Lighting Procedure Remote Control Operation OPERATING HEATER Continued Figure 18 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location, Remote R...

Page 16 - Lighting In struc tions; GHRCTB Series Operation:; Thermostat Control Operation

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 16 NOTICE: You must light the pilot before using the remote con trol unit. See Lighting In struc tions on page 14. GHRCTB Series Operation: 2a. Press the AUTO/ON/OFF but ton on the hand-held re mote con trol (see Fig ure 21). The lights to the ...

Page 17 - BURNER FLAME PATTERN; INSPECTING BURNERS; PILOT FLAME PATTERN; To Turn Off Gas to Appliance; Figure 24 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 17 17 BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 24 shows correct burner fl ame pattern. NOTICE: Do not mistake orange fl ames with yellow tipping. Dirt or other fi ne particles are burned by heat er, causing brief patches of orange fl ame. If burner fl ame p...

Page 18 - WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before; CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE; Figure 26 - Injector Holder On Out let Burn er Tube; Pilot Assembly; LOGS; Installing Logs

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 18 WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners, and cir cu lat ing air pas sage ways of heat er clean. In- spect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a q...

Page 19 - POSSIBLE CAUSE; Cleaning and; OBSERVED PROBLEM; TROUBLESHOOTING

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 19 19 TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING: Turn off and un- plug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualifi ed ser vice person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use ...

Page 21 - IM POR TANT; REMEDY

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 21 21 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply.• Do not try to light any ap pli ance.• Do not touch any elec tri cal switch; do not use any phone in your build ing. • Immediately call your gas sup plier from a n...

Page 22 - SPECIFICATIONS

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 22 VF-18N-PDG/VF-18N-BTB VF-24N-PDG/VF-24N-BTB Btu (Variable) 24,000/36,000 25,000/39,000 Type Gas Natural Gas Only Natural Gas Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3.5" W.C. 3.5" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 10...

Page 23 - When Gas Pressure Is Too Low; TECHNICAL SERVICE; PARTS UNDER WARRANTY; WIRING DIAGRAM; SERVICE HINTS

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 23 23 SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low • pilot will not stay lit • burners will have delayed ig ni tion • heater will not produce specifi ed heat • propane/LP gas supply may be low You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If so, con...

Page 24 - ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 24 GTA Replacement Part Numbers Model Number GTA Part number VF-18N-PDG 111794 03 VF-18N-BTB VF-18P-PDG 111794 04 VF-18P-BTB Log sets and mounting plates are ordered as an assembly REMOTE MODELS ONLY ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE-READY MOD...

Page 26 - Replacement Parts; PARTS LIST

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 26 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When order-ing parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual. PARTS LIST VF-24N-PDG, VF-24P-PDG, VF-24N-BTB, VF-24P-BTB, VF-18N-PD...

Page 27 - FIREBOXES; ACCESSORIES; EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE - GA5010

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 27 27 ACCESSORIES WALL-MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH - GWMT1 (Not Shown) For all Remote-Ready Models. The desired com fort setting can be selected on the wall ther mo stat and the log heat er will au to mat i cal ly cycle from pi lot to the heat sett...

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Page 29 - • ACCESSORIES; OWNER'S REGISTRATION FORM

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 29 29 • ACCESSORIES 1. Where will the product be used? ❍ Living/Family Room ❍ Office/Warehouse ❍ Utility Shed/Outbuilding ❍ Garage ❍ Bedroom ❍ Bathroom ❍ Other 2. If you bought this product yourself, did you plan to purchase this type of produc...

Page 31 - NOTES

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 31 31 NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________...

Page 32 - NOT A UPC; KEEP THIS WARRANTY; WARRANTY INFORMATION; Model; LIMITED WARRANTY; For information about this warranty write:

111826-01F For more information, visit www.desatech.com 32 2701 S. Harbor Blvd.Santa Ana, CA. 92704 www.desatech.com 111826-01Rev. F03/05 NOT A UPC KEEP THIS WARRANTY WARRANTY INFORMATION Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We ...