Desa VUL18 User Manual

For more information, visit www.desatech.comWARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-lowed exactly, a re or explosion may result causing

www.desatech.com119426-01A10INSTALLATIONContinuedNOTICE: Manual control heaters may be used as a vented product. If so, you must always run heater wit

www.desatech.com119426-01A 11INSTALLATIONContinuedNOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels be-come hot during operation. Walls and

www.desatech.com119426-01A12INSTALLATIONContinuedINSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR VENTED OPERATIONNote: When used as a vented heater, appli

www.desatech.com119426-01A 13INSTALLATIONContinuedIMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burners are level. If heater is not level, heater will not work prop

www.desatech.com119426-01A14CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: This appliance requires a 1/2" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection t

www.desatech.com119426-01A 15 Pipe Cap Tee Nipple JointINSTALLATIONContinuedInstallation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union an

www.desatech.com119426-01A16CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections, internal and external to unit, for leaks after

www.desatech.com119426-01A 17INSTALLATIONContinuedFigure 18 - Checking Gas Joints (Propane/LP Only)Thermostat Gas Valve or Control Valve LocationPropa

www.desatech.com119426-01A18INSTALLING LOGS WARNING: Failure to posi-tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use onl

www.desatech.com119426-01A 19INSTALLATIONContinuedRear LogGrate ProngsFigure 25 - Installing VUL Model Log SetsNote: Your appliance may vary from mode

www.desatech.com119426-01A2SAFETy INFORMATIONTAbLE OF CONTENTSSafety Information ... 2Product Identicatio

www.desatech.com119426-01A20OPERATING HEATERTHERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED MODELSFOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol-low these in

www.desatech.com119426-01A 215. Turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position. Press in control knob for ve (5) seconds (see Figu

www.desatech.com119426-01A22LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING:• If replace has glass doors, never operate this heater with glass doors closed. If yo

www.desatech.com119426-01A 235. Wait ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the oor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follo

www.desatech.com119426-01A24OPERATING HEATERContinuedMANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE1. Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting Instructions, pages 22

www.desatech.com119426-01A 25Manual Mode1. Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn on the hand-held remote control.2. Press the MANU but

www.desatech.com119426-01A26FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERNFigure 38 shows correct front burner ame pat-tern. Figure 39 shows incorrect front burner ame

www.desatech.com119426-01A 274. Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again. Remove any large particles of dust, dirt, lint

www.desatech.com119426-01A28TROUbLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualied service person should service and

www.desatech.com119426-01A 29POSSIBLE CAUSE1. Control knob not fully pressed in2. Control knob not pressed in long enough3. Safety interlock

www.desatech.com119426-01A 3 WARNING: This product con-tains and/or generates chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer or birth defe

www.desatech.com119426-01A30POSSIBLE CAUSE1. Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing1. Turning control knob to HI position when

www.desatech.com119426-01A 31TROUbLESHOOTINGContinued WARNING: If you smell gas• Shut off gas supply.• Do not try to light any appliance.• Do not t

www.desatech.com119426-01A32OPTIONAL POSITIONING OF THERMOSTAT SENSING bULb(Thermostat-Controlled Models Only)FOR MASONRY AND FACTORY-BUILT METAL FIRE

www.desatech.com119426-01A 33Figure 48 - Positioning the Thermostat Sensing Bulb in the Vertical Position with the Capillary at the Bottom Capillary T

www.desatech.com119426-01A341 2 3 4 5 6 KEYNO.PART NUMBERDESCRIPTION QTYVUL18NTVUL18PTVUL18NRVUL18PRVUL24NTVUL24PTVUL24NRVUL24PRVUL30NTVUL30PTVUL30NRV

www.desatech.com119426-01A 35ILLUSTRATED PARTS bREAkDOWN AND PARTS LISTLOG MODELSCRB2618NR, CRB2618PR, CRB3624NR, CRB3624PR, CRB3630NR, CRB3630PR, HRB

www.desatech.com119426-01A36ILLUSTRATED PARTS bREAkDOWNTHERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED MODELSVUL18NT, VUL18PT, VUL24NT, VUL24PT, VUL30NT, VUL30PT, HRB3624NT AND

www.desatech.com119426-01A 37PARTS LISTTHERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED MODELSThis list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, foll

www.desatech.com119426-01A38ILLUSTRATED PARTS bREAkDOWNREMOTE-READY VARIABLE CONTROL MODELS VUL18NR, VUL18PR, VUL24NR, VUL24PR, VUL30NR, VUL30PRLPG562

www.desatech.com119426-01A 39PARTS LISTREMOTE-READY VARIABLE CONTROL MODELSThis list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering par

www.desatech.com119426-01A4SAFETy INFORMATIONContinued1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appli

www.desatech.com119426-01A40ILLUSTRATED PARTS bREAkDOWNREMOTE-READY VARIABLE CONTROL MODELS CRB2618NR, CRB2618PR, CRB3624NR, CRB3624PR, CRB3630NR, CRB

www.desatech.com119426-01A 41PARTS LISTREMOTE-READY VARIABLE CONTROL MODELSThis list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering par

www.desatech.com119426-01A42SERVICE HINTSWhen Gas Pressure Is Too Low• pilot will not stay lit• burners will have delayed ignition• heater will not

www.desatech.com119426-01A 43RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT - HRC200For all Remote-Ready Models. Allows the re-place to be oper

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www.desatech.com119426-01A 5PRODUCT IDENTIFICATIONFigure 1 - Product IdenticationBase AssemblyControl KnobIgnitorModel VUL Series LogsControl KnobBas

www.desatech.com119426-01A6AIR FOR COMbUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a conned space or unusually tight c

www.desatech.com119426-01A 7AIR FOR COMbUSTION AND VENTILATIONContinuedSpace: Includes the room in which you will install replace plus any adjoining

www.desatech.com119426-01A8AIR FOR COMbUSTION AND VENTILATIONContinuedVentilation Air From OutdoorsProvide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills

www.desatech.com119426-01A 9 MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS Log Size 18", 24", 30" Side Wall 16" Ceilin