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Page 2 - Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:; Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with; Propane Gas; Safety Information continues on next page; SECTION

2 103448 CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to as-semble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause seriousinjury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide pois...

Page 3 - WARNINGS; Continued

3 103448 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued WARNINGS Continued WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous. 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 not place propane supp...

Page 4 - Figure 1 - VS24PR Shown; American National Standards Institute, Inc.; Operation

4 103448 AU TO MAN OFF ST ATUS ON LO HI TEMP Figure 1 - VS24PR Shown LeftFrontBranch Control Knob Rear Log BaseAssembly FrontBurner Piezo Ignitor RearBurner Crossover Log Top MiddleLog BottomMiddleLog Right FrontBranch RemoteSelectorSwitch(Optional) FlameAdjustmentKnob RemoteControl(Optional) PRODUC...

Page 5 - PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION; Unusually Tight Contruction; Unusually Tight Construction; per kw) of the aggregate input rating of

5 103448 WARNING This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provisions are provided foradequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure properfresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. Today’s homes are built more energy ef...

Page 7 - Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building; Ventilation Air From Outdoors; Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

7 103448 WARNING If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an uncon-fined space, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methodsdescribed in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3. OutletAir VentilatedAttic OutletAir Inl...

Page 8 - CHECK GAS TYPE

8 103448 NOTICE A qualified service person must install heater. Follow all local codes. WARNING Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must becleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner. Creosotewill ignite if highly heat...

Page 9 - INSTALLING; WARNING; Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance to Wall and Ceiling

9 103448 INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES 42" 16" INSTALLING Continued WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling,and adjoining wall. LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS Minimum Firebox Size Log Front Size Height Depth Width 18" 17" 14" 20&...

Page 10 - Requirements for Safe Installation; Install fireplace hood accessory (GA6050 or GA6052, see; Minimum Non Combustible Material Clearances; If Using Mantel

10 103448 Non-Combustible Requirements for Material Distance (A) Safe Installation 12" or more Non-combustible material OK. Between 8" and 12" Install fireplace hood accessory (GA6050 or GA6052, see Acces- sories, page 30). Less than 8" Non-combustible material must be extended to at...

Page 11 - Mantel Clearances; Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood; raise the mantel to an acceptable height, OR; Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood

11 103448 INSTALLING Continued Mantel Clearances If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening, a hood is not required(see Figure 6). Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood If above minimum clearances are not met, you must have a hood. Follow minimu...

Page 12 - Floor Clearances; INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY

12 103448 14"Min. Combustible Material Non-Combustible Material Hearth 5"Min. Combustible Material INSTALLING Continued Floor Clearances A. If installing appliance on the floor level, you must maintain the minimum distance of 14" to combus- tibles (see Figure 8). Figure 8 - Minimum Firep...

Page 13 - Installation Items Needed; Position heater base assembly in fireplace.; Figure 10 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Gas Regulator; Figure 11 - Attaching Base to Fireplace Floor

13 103448 Gas Control Flexible Gas Hose (ifallowed by local codes) INSTALLING Continued Installation Items Needed • hardware package (provided with heater)• approved flexible gas hose (not provided) (if allowed by local codes)• sealant (resistant to propane (LP) gas, not provided)• electric drill wi...

Page 14 - CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY; NOTICE; • external regulator (supplied by installer, see; Figure 12 - External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down

14 103448 PropaneSupply Tank ExternalRegulator Vent PointingDown CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY NOTICE A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION Never connect heater directly to the propane supply. This heater requires an external regulator(not supplied)...

Page 15 - Figure 13 - Gas Connection; CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS

15 103448 INSTALLING Continued Installation must include a manual shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap withinreach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see Figure 13). Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads. This will prevent excess se...

Page 16 - Pressure Testing gas Supply Piping system; Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG; Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections; Figure 14 - Manual Shutoff Valve

16 103448 ON POSITION OFF POSITION Open Closed ManualShutoff Valve Gas Control Location PropaneSupply Tank ManualShutoffValve Pressure Testing gas Supply Piping system Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG 1. Disconnect heater and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pre...

Page 17 - INSTALLING LOGS; log fit securely in the holes of the top middle log (see Figure 19).; Figure 16 - Installing Front Logs; Metal Grate Bar; Figure 17 - Installing Bottom

17 103448 INSTALLING LOGS Each log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you identify the log when installing. It is veryimportant to install these logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied withheater. 1. Place front logs (#1L and #1R) on top of the grate. Mak...

Page 18 - OPERATING; instructions exactly.

18 103448 Crossover Log (#4) Hole Peg Cutout Figure 20 - Installing Crossover Log (#5) INSTALLING Continued 4. Place the crossover log (#5) on the back log and the top middle log. Make sure the peg on the rear log is in the hole in the bottom of the crossover log. The crossover log should fit in the...

Page 19 - is closed before running heater.; Figure 21 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location

19 103448 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • If fireplace has glass doors, never operate this heater with glass doors closed. If you operate heater with doors closed, heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst.Also if fireplace opening has vents at the bottom, you must open the vents befor...

Page 21 - OPTIONAL GHRCT HAND HELD REMOTE OPERATION; Lighting; for Remote Operation; The burners will come on. You can now turn the burners on and off with

21 103448 O F F PIL O T O N LO IH ONOFFREMOTE OPTIONAL GHRCT HAND HELD REMOTE OPERATION OPERATING HEATER Continued NOTICE You must light the pilot before using the hand-held remote control unit. See Lighting Instructions on page 19. Figure 23 - Setting the Remote Selector Switch, Control Knob, and F...

Page 22 - Figure 25 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern; Figure 26 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern; Figure 28 - Incorrect Front Burner Flame Pattern; INSPECTING; Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often.; PILOT FLAME PATTERN; If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 26; FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERN; If front burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 28

22 103448 Figure 25 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 26 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern WARNING If yellow tipping occurs, your heater could produce increased levels of carbon monoxide.If front burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping, follow instructions at bottom of t...

Page 23 - Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning.; ODS/PILOT AND BURNERS; troubleshooting items

23 103448 WARNING Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service personshould service and repair heater. CAUTION Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ignitor electrode not connected to ig...

Page 24 - SHOOTING

24 103448 REMEDY 1. Press in control knob fully2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds 3. Fully open manual shut-off valve 4. A) Contact local propane gas company B) Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning andMaintenance, page 23) or replaceODS/pilot assembly 5. Hand tighten until s...

Page 25 - • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.; ment above

25 103448 REMEDY 1. This is common with most heaters. If noise is excessive, contact qualifiedservice person 1. Open window to ventilate room. Stop using odor causing products whileheater is running 2. Refill supply tank3. Locate and correct all leaks (see Checking Gas Connections, page 15) 1. Open ...

Page 27 - Parts Under Warranty; Parts Not Under Warranty; When calling DESA International, have ready

27 103448 REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. Parts Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call DESAInternational’s Technical Se...

Page 28 - Variable Control Model

28 103448 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Variable Control Model VS18PR VS24PR VS30PR 6 7 8 9 10 11 8 8 25 13 12 13 23 14 26 27 6 6 16 19 21 22 29 24 17 20 15 28 18 10-1 10-2 4 5 3 2 1R 1L

Page 29 - PARTS LIST; Variable; KEY

29 103448 PARTS LIST Variable Control Model This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructionslisted under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBERS NO. VS18PR VS24PR VS30PR DESCRIPTION QTY. 1L 103580-01 103580-03 Left Front Log...

Page 30 - ACCESSORIES; RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT - GHRC

30 103448 Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, callDESA International’s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral information. You can also write tothe address listed on the back page of this manual. BLACK FIREPLACEHOOD - GA6050 Fo...

Page 31 - NOTES

31 103448 NOTES __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________...

Page 32 - KEEP THIS WARRANTY; WARRANTY INFORMATION; Model; LIMITED WARRANTY; For information about this warranty write:

KEEP THIS WARRANTY WARRANTY INFORMATION Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standardwritten warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or im...