®
UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
VARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS ALSO DESIGN-CERTIFIED
AS VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCES
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
FLAME-MAX® Vintage
Oak Log Design
FLAME-MAX® Golden
Oak Log Design
FLAME-MAX® Birch
Log Design
18", 24" and 30" Variable
Manually-Controlled Models
18", 24", 30", and 36" Variable
Manually-Controlled and
18", 24", and 30" Variable
Manually-Controlled Model
18", 24", and 30" Thermostati-
cally-Controlled Models
WARNING: Improper installation, ad-
justment, alteration, service, or main-
tenance can cause injury or property
damage. Refer to this manual for cor-
rectinstallationandoperationalproce-
dures. For assistance or additional in-
formation consult a qualified installer,
service agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Donottouchanyelectricalswitch;do
not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions.
WARNING: This appliance is for in-
stallation only in a solid-fuel burning
masonry or UL127 factory-built fire-
place, or in an approved ventless fire-
box. It is design-certified for these
installations in accordance with ANS
Z21.11.2.Exception:Donotinstallthis
appliance in a factory-built fireplace
that includes instructions stating it
has not been tested or should not be
used with unvented gas logs.
• If you cannot reach your gas sup-
plier, call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be per-
formed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen)
from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combus-
tion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to Air for Combustion
and Ventilation section on page 4 of this manual.
®
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not
prohibited by state or local codes.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
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PRODUCT
PRODUCT
FEATURES
OPERATION
This heater is clean burning. It requires no
IDENTIFICATION
Flame-Max®
Birch Logs
Flame-Max®
Vintage Oak Logs
One Piece Log Set
One Piece
Log Set
Burner
outside venting. There is no heat loss out a
vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by
realistic,dancingyellowflames.Thisheater
is designed for vent-free operation with flue
damper closed. It has been tested and ap-
proved to ANS Z21.11.2 standard for
unvented heaters. State and local codes in
some areas prohibit the use of vent-free
heaters. Non-thermostat models may also
be operated as a vented decorative (ANS
Z21.60) product by opening flue damper.
Piezo Ignitor
Piezo Ignitor
Base Assembly
Base Assembly
Control Knob
SAFETY PILOT
Control Knob
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen
Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS).
TheODS/pilotisarequiredfeatureforvent-
free room heaters. The ODS/pilot shuts off
Flame-Max®
Golden Oak Logs T-Stat
Flame-Max®
Golden Oak Logs
One Piece
Log Set
One Piece
Log Set
the heater if there is not enough fresh air.
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM
This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system
requires no matches, batteries, or other
sources to light heater.
Piezo Ignitor
Piezo Ignitor
Base Assembly
Control Knob
Base Assembly
Control Knob
Figure 1 - Product Identification
LOCAL CODES
UNPACKING
Installanduseheaterwithcare.Followalllocal
codes. In the absence of local codes, use the
latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code
ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*.
CAUTION: Do not remove the
metal data plates from the grate
assembly. Thedataplatescontain
important product information.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1. Remove logs and heater base assem-
bly from carton. Note: Do not pick up
heater base assembly by the burner.
This could damage heater. Always
handle base assembly by grate.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
2. Remove all protective packaging ap-
plied to logs and heater for shipment.
3. Check all items for any shipping dam-
age. If damaged, promptly inform
dealer where you bought heater.
Quincy, MA 02269
Note: Where listed vented decorative logs
are required, thermostat models are not per-
mitted.
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VANGUARD FLAME-MAX®
UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
Confined and Unconfined Space
PROVIDING ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
AIR FOR
The National Fuel Gas Code (ANS Z223.1,
1992 Section 5.3) defines a confined space
as a space whose volume is less than 50
cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per
kw) of the aggregate input rating of all
appliances installed in that space and an
unconfined space as a space whose volume
is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu
per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate
inputratingofallappliancesinstalledinthat
space. Rooms communicating directly with
the space in which the appliances are in-
stalled*, through openings not furnished
with doors, are considered a part of the
unconfined space.
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
The following are excerpts from National
Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Sec-
tion5.3, AirforCombustionandVentilation.
WARNING: This heater shall
notbeinstalledinaconfinedspace
or unusually tight construction
unless provisions are provided
foradequatecombustionandven-
tilation air. Read the following in-
structions to insure proper fresh
air for this and other fuel-burning
appliances in your home.
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three
following ventilation classifications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconfined Space
3. Confined Space
The information on pages 4 through 6 will
help you classify your space and provide
adequate ventilation.
Unusually Tight Construction
Today’s homes are built more energy
efficientthanever.Newmaterials,increased
insulation, and new construction methods
helpreduceheatlossinhomes.Homeowners
weather strip and caulk around windows
and doors to keep the cold air out and the
warm air in. During heating months, home
owners want their homes as airtight as
possible.
This heater shall not be installed in a con-
fined space or unusually tight construction
unless provisions are provided for adequate
combustion and ventilation air.
The air that leaks around doors and win-
dows may provide enough fresh air for
combustion and ventilation. However, in
buildings of unusually tight construction,
you must provide additional fresh air.
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only
iftherearedoorlesspassagewaysorventila-
tion grills between them.
Unusually tight construction is de-
fined as construction where:
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the
outside atmosphere have a con-
tinuous water vapor retarder with
a rating of one perm (6 x 10-11 kg
per pa-sec-m2) or less with open-
ings gasketed or sealed and
While it is good to make your home energy
efficient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning
appliances need fresh air for proper com-
bustion and ventilation.
Exhaustfans, fireplaces, clothesdryers, and
fuel burning appliances draw air from the
house to operate. You must provide ad-
equate fresh air for these appliances. This
will insure proper venting of vented fuel-
burning appliances.
b. weather stripping has been
added on openable windows and
doors and
c. caulking or sealants are applied
to areas such as joints around
window and door frames, be-
tween sole plates and floors, be-
tween wall-ceiling joints, be-
tween wall panels, at penetra-
tions for plumbing, electrical, and
gas lines, and at other openings.
If your home meets all of the three
criteria above, you must provide ad-
ditional fresh air. See Ventilation Air
From Outdoors, page 6.
If your home does not meet all of the
three criteria above, proceed to Deter-
miningFresh-AirFlowForHeaterLo-
cation, page 5.
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AIR FOR
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
Continued
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION
Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space
Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space.
Space:Includestheroominwhichyouwillinstallheaterplusanyadjoiningroomswithdoorlesspassagewaysorventilationgrillsbetween
the rooms.
1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height).
Length x Width x Height = _________________cu. ft. (volume of space)
Example: Space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space)
If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings, add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of
the space.
2. Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
_______________ (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example: 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = 51.2 or 51,200 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.
Vent-free heater
Gas water heater*
Gas furnace
Vented gas heater
Gas fireplace logs
_______________ Btu/Hr
_______________ Btu/Hr
_______________ Btu/Hr
_______________ Btu/Hr
_______________ Btu/Hr
Example:
Gas water heater
Vent-free heater +
40,000 Btu/Hr
31,500 Btu/Hr
71,500 Btu/Hr
Total
=
Other gas appliances* + _______________ Btu/Hr
Total = _______________ Btu/Hr
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors.
4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used.
_________________ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)
_________________ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
Example: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)
71,500 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr the space cansupport.
You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides an unconfined space, remove door to adjoining
room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside Building, page 6.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 6.
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr heater, if lower Btu/Hr size makes room unconfined.
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an unconfined space. You will need no
additional fresh air ventilation.
WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space
or if the building is of unusually tight construction, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of
the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANS Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3 or applicable local codes.
Continued
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VANGUARD FLAME-MAX®
UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
AIR FOR
12"
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
Ventilation
Continued
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
Grills
Into Adjoining
Room,
VENTILATION AIR
Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option
3
Ventilation Air From Inside
Building
Option 1
Thisfreshairwouldcomefromanadjoining
unconfined space. When ventilating to an
adjoining unconfined space, you must pro-
vide two permanent openings: one within
12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the
floor on the wall connecting the two spaces
(see options 1 and 2, Figure 2). You can also
remove door into adjoining room (see op-
tion 3, Figure 2). Follow the National Fuel
Gas Code NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Section
5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for
required size of ventilation grills or ducts.
12"
Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building
WARNING: Rework work-
sheet, adding the space of the
adjoining unconfined space. The
combined spaces must have
enough fresh air to supply all
appliances in both spaces.
Ventilated
Outlet
Attic
Air
Outlet
Air
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
To Attic
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation
grills or ducts. You must provide two per-
manent openings: one within 12" of the
ceiling and one within 12" of the floor.
Connect these items directly to the outdoors
orspacesopentotheoutdoors.Thesespaces
include attics and crawl spaces.
To
Crawl
Space
Inlet
Air
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for
inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a
thermostat-controlledpowervent.Heatedair
enteringtheatticwillactivatethepowervent.
Ventilated
Crawl Space
Inlet Air
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
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INSTALLATION AND
CLEARANCES
(Vent-Free Operation Only)
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Never install the
heater
NOTICE: This heater is intended
for use as supplemental heat.
Use this heater along with your
primary heating system. Do not
install this heater as your pri-
mary heat source. If you have a
central heating system, you may
run system’s circulating blower
while using heater. This will help
circulatetheheatthroughoutthe
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
• in a bedroom or bathroom un-
less installed as a vented ap-
pliance, see page 10 (Variable
Manually-Controlled models
only)
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing, or other flammable
objectsarelessthan42inches
from the front, top, or sides of
the heater
WARNING:Maintainthemini-
mum clearances. If you can, pro-
vide greater clearances from
floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall.
MINIMUM FIREPLACE
CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Log Size
Side Wall
Ceiling
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
18", 24",
16"
42"
30", and 36"
NOTICE: A qualified service per-
son must install heater. Follow
all local codes.
LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Firebox Size
CAUTION: This heater cre-
ates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall sur-
faces next to heater. Installing
heater next to vinyl or cloth wall
coverings or operating heater
where impurities (such as to-
bacco smoke, aromatic candles,
cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene
lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may
discolor walls.
Log Height Depth Front Rear*
Size
Width Width
NOTICE:Stateorlocalcodesmay
onlyallowoperationofthisappli-
ance in a vented configuration.
Check your state or local codes.
18"
24"
30"
36"
17"
17"
17"
17"
14"
14"
14"
14"
24"
28"
34"
40"
20"
21"
24"
30"
*Measured at 14" depth
WARNING: Before installing
in a solid fuel burning fireplace,
thechimneyflueandfireboxmust
be cleaned of soot, creosote,
ashes and loose paint by a quali-
fied chimney cleaner. Creosote
will ignite if highly heated. A dirty
chimney flue may create and dis-
tribute soot within the house. In-
spectchimneyfluefordamage. If
damaged,operateheaterwithflue
damper closed.
Carefullyfollowtheinstructionsbelow.This
will ensure safe installation into a masonry,
UL127-listed manufactured fireplace, or
listed vent-free firebox.
IMPORTANT:Vent-freeheatersaddmois-
ture to the air. Although this is beneficial,
installing heater in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form
from too much moisture. See Air for Com-
bustion and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6.
Minimum Wall and Ceiling
Clearances (see Figure 4)
A. Clearances from the side of the fire-
place opening to any combustible wall
should not be less than 16 inches.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is
not natural gas, do not install heater. Call
dealer where you bought heater for proper
type heater.
B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace
opening to the ceiling should not be less
than 42 inches.
WARNING: Seal any fresh air
vents or ash clean-out doors lo-
catedonfloororwalloffireplace.
If not, drafting may cause pilot
outage or sooting. Use a heat-
resistant sealant. Do not seal
chimney flue damper.
42"
16"
Left and
Right Sides
Figure4-MinimumClearancetoWalland
Ceiling
Continued
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VANGUARD FLAME-MAX®
UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
If Using Mantel
Even if noncombustible material is more
INSTALLATION
than 12", you may need the hood accessory
to deflect heat away from your mantel shelf.
See Figure 5 and Figures 6 and 7 on page 9
for minimum clearances.
You must have noncombustible material(s)
above the fireplace opening. Noncombus-
tible materials (such as slate, marble, tile,
etc.) must be at least 1/2 inch thick. With
sheet metal, you must have noncombustible IMPORTANT: If you cannot meet these
material behind it. Noncombustible mate- minimum clearances, you must operate
rial must extend at least 8 inches up (for all heater with chimney flue damper open. Go
models). If noncombustible material is less to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for
than 12", you must install the fireplace hood Vented Operation, page 10.
accessory (24", 30" and 36" models only).
Continued
NOTICE: Manual control heaters
maybeusedasaventedproduct.
If so, you must always run heater
with chimney flue damper open.
If running heater with damper
open, noncombustible material
above fireplace opening is not
needed. Go to Installing Damper
Clamp Accessory for Vented Op-
eration, page 10.
Noncombustible
Material Distance (A)
Requirements for
Safe Installation
Minimum Noncombustible
MaterialClearances
12" or more
Noncombustible material OK.
Between 8" and 12"
24", 30", or 36" Models: Install fireplace hood ac-
cessory(GA6050, GA6052orGA6053, see Acces-
sories, page 29).
If Not Using Mantel
Note: If using a mantel, proceed to If Using
Mantel. If not using a mantel, follow the
information below.
18" Model: Noncombustible material OK.
Less than 8"
Noncombustible material must be extended to at
least 8". See Between 8" and 12", above. If you
cannot extend material, you must operate heater
with flue damper open.
You must have noncombustible material(s)
above the fireplace opening. Noncombus-
tible materials (such as slate, marble, tile,
etc.) must be at least 1/2 inch thick. With
sheet metal, you must have noncombustible
material behind it. Noncombustible mate-
rial must extend at least 8" up (for all mod-
els). If noncombustible material is less than
12", you must install the fireplace hood
accessory (24", 30" and 36" models only).
See Figure 5 for minimum clearances.
Heat Resistant
Material
(A)
IMPORTANT: If you cannot meet these
minimum clearances, you must operate
heater with chimney flue damper open. Go
to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for
Vented Operation, page 10.
Figure 5 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate, Marble, Tile, etc.) Above Fireplace
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Mantel Shelf
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
10"
8"
INSTALLATION
Continued
6"
2 1/2"
MANTEL CLEARANCES
In addition to meeting noncombustible mate-
rial clearances, you must also meet required
clearances between fireplace opening and
mantelshelf. Ifyoudonotmeettheclearances
listed below, you will need a hood.
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
(A)
Log Set
24"/30"/36" Models
12"
8"
18"
8"
20"
14"
22"
24"
Determining Minimum Mantel
Clearance
163/4" 20"
18" Model
If you meet minimum clearance between
mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening, a
hood is not required (see Figure 6).
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material Height
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Determining Minimum Mantel
Clearance When Using a Hood
If minimum clearances in Figure 6 are not
met, you must have a hood. When using a
hood there are still certain minimum mantel
clearancesrequired.Followminimumclear-
ances shown in Figure 7 when using hood.
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood
Mantel Shelf
12"
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
10"
8"
NOTICE: If your installation does
notmeettheminimumclearances
shown, you must do one of the
following:
• operate the logs only with the
flue damper open
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel
6"
2 1/2"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
Log Sets
All Models
8"
12"
15"
18"
20"
Min.
Top of Fireplace
Opening
FLOOR CLEARANCES
Hood
(GA6050, GA6052,
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
A. If installing appliance on the floor level,
you must maintain the minimum dis-
tance of 14" to combustibles (see Fig-
ure 8).
or GA6053)
B. If combustible materials are less than
14" to the fireplace, you must install
appliance at least 5" above the combus-
tible flooring (see Figure 9).
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood
Combustible
Hearth
14"
Min.
Mat
e
r
l
Combustible
Material
5"
Min.
Noncombustible
Material
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
Above Combustible Flooring
Continued
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
If Installed at Floor Level
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UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
Damper
Clamp
Damper
Clamp
INSTALLATION
Continued
INSTALLING DAMPER
CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR
VENTED OPERATION
Damper
Damper
Note: When used as a vented heater, appli-
ance must be installed only in a solid-fuel
burning fireplace with a working flue and
constructed of non combustible material.
Ifyourheaterisamanuallycontrolledmodel,
you may use this heater as a vented product.
There are three reasons for operating your
heater in the vented mode:
Masonry Fireplace
Manufactured Fireplace
Figure 10 - Attaching Damper Clamp
1. The fireplace does not meet the clear-
ance to combustibles requirements for
vent-free operation
Installation Items Needed
• hardware package (provided with heater)
INSTALLING HEATER BASE
ASSEMBLY
2. State or local codes do not permit vent-
free operation
• approved flexible gas hose (not provided)
(if allowed by local codes)
CAUTION: Do not remove the
metal data plates attached to the
heater base assembly. The data
platescontainimportantwarranty
information.
3. You prefer vented operation
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
Ifreasons number 1 or 2 above apply toyou,
you must permanently open chimney flue
damper. You must install the damper clamp
accessory (to order, see Accessories, page
29). This will insure vented operation (see
Figure 10). The damper clamp will keep
damper open. Installation instructions are
included with clamp accessory.
• electric drill with 3/16" drill bit (metal
or masonry as applicable)
• flathead screwdriver
WARNING: You must secure
this heater to fireplace floor. If
not, heater will move when you
adjust controls. Moving heater
may cause a gas leak.
1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads of the fitting to be threaded into
gas regulator. Connect approved flex-
ible gas hose to gas regulator of heater
(see Figure 11, page 11).
See chart below for minimum permanent
flue opening you must provide. Attach
damper clamp so the minimum permanent
flue opening will be maintained at all times.
IMPORTANT: Hold gas regulator with
wrench when connecting flexible gas
hose.
WARNING: If installing in a
sunken fireplace, special care is
needed. You must raise the fire-
place floor to allow access to
heater control panel. This will in-
sure adequate air flow and guard
against sooting. Raise fireplace
floor with noncombustible mate-
rial. Make sure material is secure.
Area of Various Standard
Round Flues
2. Locate two masonry screws in hard-
ware package.
Diameter (ins.)
Area (sq. ins.)
3. Place heater base in fireplace.
5"
6"
7"
8"
20 sq. inches
29 sq. inches
39 sq. inches
51 sq. inches
4. Place logs in their proper position on
heater base.
5. Center heater base and logs front-to-
back and side-to-side in fireplace.
6. Carefully remove logs without moving
heater base.
Chimney
Height (ft.) Flue Opening (sq. ins.)
Minimum Permanent
CAUTION: Do not pick up
heater base assembly by the
burner. This could damage
heater. Only handle base assem-
bly by grates.
7. Mark screw locations through one hole
on each side of the mounting bracket
(see Figure 12, page 11). If installing
in a brick-bottom fireplace, mark screw
locations in mortar joint of bricks.
6' to 15'
15' to 30'
39 sq. inches
29 sq. inches
IMPORTANT:Makesuretheheaterburner
is level. If heater is not level, heater will not
work properly.
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CONNECTING TO GAS
SUPPLY
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Inter-
nally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
yourlocalcodes. Usepipeof1/2"
diameter or greater to allow
proper gas volume to heater. If
pipe is too small, undue loss of
pressure will occur.
Continued
NOTICE: A qualified service per-
son must connect heater to gas
supply. Follow all local codes.
8. Remove heater base from fireplace.
9. Drill holes at marked locations using
3/16" drill bit.
10. Attach base assembly to fireplace floor
using two masonry screws (in hardware
package).
Installation Items Needed
Beforeinstallingheater,makesureyouhave
the items listed below.
11. Connect to gas supply. See Connect-
Installation must include a manual shutoff
valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap.
Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge
hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from
heater (see Figure 13).
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• manual shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap
ing To Gas Supply.
12. Replace logs on heater base.
Heater Gas
Regulator
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads. This will prevent excess sealant
from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe
could result in clogged heater valves.
• tee joint
Fitting
Flexible Gas
• pipe wrench
Hose (if allowed
by local codes)
* AnA.G.A.design-certifiedmanualshutoff
valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable
alternative to test gauge connection. Pur-
chase the optional A.G.A. design-certified
manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See
Accessories, page 29.
CAUTION:Usepipejointseal-
ant that is resistant to liquid pe-
troleum (LP) gas.
Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose
to Heater Gas Regulator
Vintage Oak
Log Chassis
Installsedimenttrapinsupplylineasshown
in Figure 13. Locate sediment trap where it
is within reach for cleaning. Locate sedi-
ment trap where trapped matter is not likely
to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture
and contaminants. This keeps them from
going into heater controls. If sediment trap
is not installed or is installed wrong, heater
may not run properly.
WARNING: Never connect
heater to private (non-utility) gas
wells. This gas is commonly
known as well-head gas.
Masonry Screw
CAUTION: Avoid damage to
regulator.Holdgasregulatorwith
wrenchwhenconnectingittogas
piping and/or fittings.
A.G.A. Design-Certified Manual Shutoff
Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap*
Bracket with
Screw Holes
From Gas Meter
(5" W.C.** to
10.5" W.C.
Golden Oak and
Birch Model Chassis
Approved Flexible Gas Hose
(if allowed by local codes)
Pressure)
Masonry Screw
Gas Regulator
Tee
Joint
Sediment
Trap
Pipe
3" Minimum
Nipple
Cap
Figure 13 - Gas Connection
Bracket with
Screw Holes
* Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See
Accessories, page 29.
Figure 12 - Attaching Base Assembly to
Fireplace Floor
** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment.
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TestPressuresEqualToorLessThan
1/2 PSIG
Pressure Testing Heater Gas
Connections
1. Open manual shutoff valve (see Fig-
ure 14).
INSTALLATION
Continued
1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Fig-
ure 14).
CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS
2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei-
ther using compressed air or opening
main gas valve located on or near gas
meter.
2. Open main gas valve located on or near
gas meter.
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in
the OFF position.
WARNING: Test all gas pip-
ing and connections for leaks
after installing or servicing. Cor-
rect all leaks at once.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to
manual shutoff valve (see Figure 15).
Apply mixture of liquid soap and wa-
ter to gas joints. Bubbles forming show
a leak.
4. Check all joints from manual shutoff
valve to control valve (see Figure 15).
Apply mixture of liquid soap and wa-
ter to gas joints. Bubbles forming show
a leak.
WARNING:Neveruseanopen
flame to check for a leak. Apply a
mixture of liquid soap and water
to all joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak. Correct all leaks at
once.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light heater (see Operating Heater,
manually controlled models, pages 14
and 15 or thermostatically controlled
models, pages 15 and 16). Check all
other internal joints for leaks.
Open
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
Pressure Testing Gas Supply
Piping System
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, manually controlled mod-
els, page 15 or thermostatically con-
trolled models, page 16).
Closed
TestPressuresInExcessOf1/2PSIG
1. Disconnect heater and its individual
manual shutoff valve from gas supply
piping system. Pressures in excess of
1/2 psig will damage heater regulator.
Figure 14 - Manual Shutoff Valve
Manual Shutoff Valve
Control Valve Location
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where
manual shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by ei-
ther using compressed air or opening
main gas valve located on or near gas
meter.
Gas Meter
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping
system. Apply mixture of liquid soap
and water to gas joints. Bubbles form-
ing show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect heater and manual shutoff
valve to gas supply. Check reconnected
fittings for leaks.
Figure 15 - Checking Gas Joints
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One-Piece
Log Set
One Piece
Log Set
INSTALLATION
Burner
Continued
INSTALLING LOGS
WARNING:Failuretoposition
thepartsinaccordancewiththese
diagrams or failure to use only
parts specifically approved with
this heater may result in property
damage or personal injury.
Chassis
Burner
CAUTION: After installation
andperiodicallythereafter,check
to ensure that no flame comes in
contact with any log. With the
heater set to High, check to see if
flames contact any log. If so, re-
position logs according to the
loginstallationinstructionsinthis
manual. Flames contacting logs
will create soot.
Figure 18 - Installing Vintage Oak One-
Piece Log Set (Top View)
"U"-shaped
Cutout in
Chassis
One Piece
Log Set
Burners
Figure 16 - Installing Vintage Oak One-
Piece Log Set
One Piece Log Set
Itisveryimportanttoinstallthelogsexactly
as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use
logs supplied with heater.
1. Place one-piece log set on grate to fit
as illustrated in Figure 18 for Vintage
Oak model and Figure 19 for Golden
Oak or Birch models. Make sure bot-
tom of front log is in front of “U”-
shaped cutout in center of chassis (see
Figure 16 for Vintage Oak model and
Figure 17 for Golden Oak or Birch
models). Log will fit securely on chas-
sis. Note: 36" and birch models have
more features but fit on the chassis the
same. IMPORTANT: Make sure log
does not cover any burner ports.
Figure19-InstallingGoldenOakorBirch
One-Piece Log Set (Top View)
Burner
Chassis
"U"-shaped
Cutout in
Chassis
Figure17-InstallingGoldenOakorBirch
One-Piece Log Set
2. Place lava rock around base of heater.
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4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING
HEATER
gas. Then smell for gas, including
near the floor. If you smell gas,
STOP! Follow “B” in the safety in-
formation in column 1. If you don’t
smell gas, go to the next step.
WARNING:
Manually-Controlled Models
• If fireplace has glass doors,
never operate this heater with
glass doors closed. If you op-
erateheaterwithdoorsclosed,
heat buildup inside fireplace
will cause glass to burst. Also
if fireplace opening has vents
at the bottom, you must open
the vents before operating
heater.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE
LIGHTING
5. Slightly depress and turn control
knob counterclockwise
to
C-clockwise
the PILOT position. Keep control
knob pressed in for five (5) seconds
(see Figure 20).
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly, a
fireorexplosionmayresultcaus-
ing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
Note: You may be running this
heater for the first time after hook-
ing up to gas supply. If so, the con-
trol knob may need to be pressed in
for 30 seconds. This will allow air to
bleed from the gas system.
• You must operate this heater
withafireplacescreeninplace.
Make sure fireplace screen is
closed before running heater.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must
be lighted by hand. When lighting the
pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
6. With control knob pressed in, press
and release ignitor button. This will
light pilot. The pilot is attached to the
burner. If needed, keep pressing ig-
nitor button until pilot lights.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all
around the appliance area for gas. Be
sure to smell next to the floor because
some gas is heavier than air and will
settle on the floor.
NOTICE: During initial operation
of new heater, burning logs will
give off a paper-burning smell.
Open damper or window to vent
smell. This will only last a few
hours.
Note: If pilot does not light, contact
a qualified service person or gas sup-
plier for repairs. Until repairs are
made, light pilot with match. To light
pilot with match, see Manual Light-
ing Procedure on page 15.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL
GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
Note: Home owners generally prefer to
operate their heater with the chimney
damper closed. This will put all the heat
into the room. However, there may be
times you will desire the full flames of the
High heat setting but will find the heat
output excessive. You can open the chim-
ney damper (if you have one) fully or
partially to release some of the heat.
•
Do not touch any electric switch; do
not use any phone in your building.
7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob.
• Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow
the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas sup-
plier, call the fire department.
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps
3 through 7.
• If control knob does not pop out
when released, contact a qualified
service person or gas supplier for
repairs.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn
the gas control knob. Never use tools.
If the knob will not push in or turn
by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a
qualified service technician or gas
supplier. Force or attempted repair
may result in a fire or explosion.
WARNING: Damper handle
will be hot if heater has been
running.
8. Slightly depress and turn control
knob counterclockwise
to
C-clockwise
the HIGH position. The burner
should light. Set control knob to any
heat level between HIGH and LO.
1. STOP! Read the safety information,
column 1.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part
has been under water. Immediately
call a qualified service technician to
inspect the appliance and to replace
any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been un-
der water.
2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is
fully open.
Ignitor Electrode
Thermocouple
3. Press in and turn control knob clock-
Pilot Burner
wise
to the OFF position.
HI
PILOT
OFF
LO
Figure 21 - Pilot
(Note: Appearance of pilot assembly may
vary by model.)
Ignitor Button
Control Knob
Figure 20 - Control Knob and Ignitor But-
ton Location
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Thermostatically-
Controlled Models
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING
HEATER
Continued
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE
WARNING:
• If fireplace has glass doors,
never operate this heater with
glass doors closed. If you op-
erateheaterwithdoorsclosed,
heat buildup inside fireplace
will cause glass to burst. Also
if fireplace opening has vents
at the bottom, you must open
the vents before operating
heater.
VARIABLE CONTROL
OPERATION
LIGHTING
The variable control valve can be set to
anyheatsettingandflameheightdesired,
by simply turning the control knob until
that setting is attained. Even the lowest
setting provides realistic, dancing yellow
flames.Selectinghighersettingsproduces
greater heat output. This results in in-
creased heating comfort.
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly, a
fireorexplosionmayresultcaus-
ing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must
be lighted by hand. When lighting the
pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
• You must operate this heater
withafireplacescreeninplace.
Make sure fireplace screen is
closed before running heater.
WARNING: Do not operate
heater between PILOT and HIGH
positions.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all
around the appliance area for gas. Be
sure to smell next to the floor because
some gas is heavier than air and will
settle on the floor.
NOTICE: During initial operation
of new heater, burning logs will
give off a paper-burning smell.
Orangeflamewillalsobepresent.
Open damper or window to vent
smell. This will only last a few
hours.
CAUTION:Donottrytoadjust
heating levels by using the
manual shutoff valve.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL
GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric 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 sup-
plier, call the fire department.
TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
Note: Home owners generally prefer to
operate their heater with the chimney
damper closed. This will put all the heat
into the room. However, there may be
times you will desire the full flames of the
Hi heat setting but will find the heat
output excessive. You can open the chim-
ney damper (if you have one) fully or
partially to release some of the heat.
Shutting Off Heater
1. Press in and turn control knob clock-
wise
to the HIGH position.
Clockwise
2. Turn the control knob clockwise
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn
the gas control knob. Never use tools.
If the knob will not push in or turn
by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a
qualified service technician or gas
supplier. Force or attempted repair
may result in a fire or explosion.
to the PILOT position.
Clockwise
3. Press in control knob and turn clock-
wise
to the OFF Position.
Clockwise
Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot
stays lit)
1. Turn the control knob clockwise
WARNING: Damper handle
will be hot if heater has been
running.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part
has been under water. Immediately
call a qualified service technician to
inspect the appliance and to replace
any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been un-
der water.
to the HIGH position.
Clockwise
1. STOP! Read the safety information
in column 2.
2. Press in and turn control knob clock-
wise
to the PILOT position.
Clockwise
2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is
fully open.
MANUAL LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
1. Follow steps 1 through 5 under
Lighting Instructions, page 14.
2. Depress control knob and light pilot
with match.
3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob. Now
follow step 8, page 14.
3. Turn control knob clockwise
Clockwise
to the OFF position.
4. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any
gas. Then smell for gas, including
near the floor. If you smell gas,
STOP! Follow “B” in the safety in-
formation, column 2. If you don’t
smell gas, go to the next step.
Control Knob
Ignitor Button
Figure 22 - Control Knob and Ignitor But-
ton Location
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rect pilot flame is not touching the thermo-
TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
OPERATING
couple. This will cause the thermocouple to
cool. When the thermocouple cools, the
heater will shut down.
HEATER
Shutting Off Heater
Continued
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 25
5. Turn control knob counterclockwise
Turn control knob clockwise
the OFF position.
to
Clockwise
C-clockwise
to the PILOT position.
Press in control knob for five (5) sec-
onds (see Figure 22, page 15).
Note: You may be running this stays lit)
heater for the first time after hook-
ing up to gas supply. If so, the con-
trol knob may need to be pressed in
for 30 seconds or less. This will allow
air to bleed from the gas system.
• If control knob does not pop out
when released, contact a qualified
service person or gas supplier for
repairs.
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 15, manually-controlled
models. Thermostatically-controlled
models, this page, column 2)
Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot
Turn control knob clockwise
the PILOT position.
to
Clockwise
• see Troubleshooting, pages 18 through 20
Thermocouple
Pilot Burner
THERMOSTAT
CONTROL OPERATION
Thethermostatcontrolknobcanbesetto
anycomfortlevelbetweenHiandLo.The
thermostat will gradually modulate the
heatoutputandflameheightfromhigher
to lower settings, or pilot, in order to
maintain the comfort level you select.
The ideal comfort setting will vary by
householddependingupontheamountof
space to be heated, the output of the
central heating system, etc.
6. With control knob pressed in, press
and release ignitor button. This will
light pilot. The pilot is attached to the
front burner. If needed, keep press-
ing ignitor button until pilot lights.
Note: If pilot does not stay lit, con-
tact a qualified service person or gas
supplier for repairs. Until repairs are
made, light pilot with match. To light
pilot with match, see Manual Light-
ing Procedure.
Figure 24 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
Thermocouple
Pilot Burner
Note: Selecting the Hi setting with the
control knob will cause the burner to
remainfullyon,withoutmodulatingdown
in most cases.
7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob.
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps
3 through 7. This heater has a safety
interlock system. Wait one (1) minute
for system to reset before lighting
pilot again.
Figure 25 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
MANUAL LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
BURNER PRIMARY AIR
HOLES
1. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light-
ing Instructions, pages 15 and 16.
Air is drawn into the burner through the
holes in the fitting at the burner entrance.
These holes may become blocked with dust
or lint. Periodically inspect these holes for
any blockage and clean if needed. Blocked
air holes will create soot.
2. Depress control knob and light pilot
with match.
8. Turn control knob counterclockwise
3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob. Now
follow step 8, column 1.
to desired heating level. The
C-clockwise
burners should light. Set control
knob to any heat level between HI
and LO.
MAIN BURNER
CAUTION:Donottrytoadjust
heating levels by using the
manual shutoff valve.
Periodically inspect all burner flame holes
with the heater running. All slotted burner
flame holes should be open with yellow
flame present. All round burner flame holes
should be open with a small blue flame
present. Some burner flame holes may be-
come blocked by debris or rust, with no
flame present. If so, turn off heater and let
cool. Either remove blockage or replace
burner. Blocked burner flame holes will
create soot.
INSPECTING
BURNERS
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame
patterns often.
Ignitor Electrode
Thermocouple
Pilot Burner
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
Figure 24 shows a correct pilot flame pat-
tern. Figure 25 shows an incorrect pilot
flame pattern. (Note: Appearance of pilot
assembly may vary by model.) The incor-
Figure 23 - Pilot
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4. Check the injector holder located at the
LOGS
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
end of the burner tube again. Remove
any large particles of dust, dirt, lint, or
pet hairs with a soft cloth or vacuum
cleaner nozzle.
• If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to
Installing Logs, page 13 to properly re-
place logs.
WARNING: Turn off heater
and let cool before cleaning.
• Replace log(s) if broken or chipped
(dime-sized or larger).
5. Blow air into the primary air holes on
the injector holder.
6. In case any large clumps of dust have MAIN BURNER
now been pushed into the burner repeat
steps 3 and 4.
CAUTION: You must keep
control areas, burner, and circu-
lating air passageways of heater
clean. Inspect these areas of
heater before each use. Have
heaterinspectedyearlybyaquali-
fied service person. Heater may
needmorefrequentcleaningdue
to excessive lint from carpeting,
pet hair, bedding material, etc.
Periodically inspect all burner flame holes
with the heater running. All slotted burner
flame holes should be open with yellow
flame present. All round burner flame holes
should be open with a small blue flame
present. Some burner flame holes may be-
come blocked by debris or rust, with no
flame present. If so, turn off heater and let
cool. Either remove blockage or replace
burner. Blocked burner flame holes will
create soot.
Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip
on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in
the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air
inlet hole about two inches from where the
pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly
(see Figure 27). With the unit off, lightly
blow air through the air inlet hole. You may
blowthroughadrinkingstrawifcompressed
air is not available.
Injector Holder (May
Be Brass or Aluminum
Depending on Model)
CLEANING BURNER
INJECTOR HOLDER AND
PILOT AIR INLET HOLE
REPLACEMENT
PARTS
Note: Use only original replacement parts.
Thiswillprotectyourwarrantycoveragefor
parts replaced under warranty.
The primary air inlet holes allow the proper
amount of air to mix with the gas. This
provides a clean burning flame. Keep these
holesclearofdust, dirt, andlint. Cleanthese
air inlet holes prior to each heating season.
Blocked air holes will create soot. We rec-
ommend that you clean the unit every 2,500
hours of operation or every three months.
Burner
Tube
PARTS UNDER WARRANTY
Contact authorized dealers of this product.
If they can’t supply original replacement
part(s), call DESA International’s Techni-
cal Service Department at 1-800-323-5190.
When calling DESA International, have
ready
Primary Air Inlet Holes (Shape
of Holes May Vary by Model)
Wealsorecommendthatyoukeeptheburner
tube and pilot assembly clean and free of
dustanddirt.Tocleanthesepartswerecom-
mend using compressed air no greater than
30 PSI. Your local computer store, hard-
ware store, or home center may carry com-
pressed air in a can. You can use a vacuum
cleaner in the blow position. If using com-
pressed air in a can, please follow the direc-
tions on the can. If you don't follow direc-
tions on the can, you coulddamage the pilot
assembly.
Figure 26 - Injector Holder On Outlet
Burner Tube
• your name and address
• model number of your heater
• how heater was malfunctioning
• type of gas used (propane or natural gas)
• purchase date
Ports/Slots
Burner
Tube
Usually, we will ask you to return the defec-
tive part to the factory.
Pilot Assembly
PARTS NOT UNDER
WARRANTY
1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot.
Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty
minutes.
Pilot Air Inlet
Hole
Contact authorized dealers of this product.
If they can’t supply original replacement
part(s), call DESA International’s Parts
Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral
information. When calling DESA Interna-
tional, have ready
2. Inspect burner, pilot, and primary air
inlet holes on injector holder for dust
and dirt (see Figure 26).
3. Blow air through the ports/slots and
holes in the burner.
• model number of your heater
• the replacement part number
Figure 27 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole
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TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: Turn off and un-
plug heater and let cool before
servicing. Only a qualified ser-
vice person should service and
repair heater.
CAUTION: Never use a wire,
needle, or similar object to clean
ODS/pilot.ThiscandamageODS/
pilot unit.
Note: For additional help, visit DESA
International’s technical service web
Note: All troubleshooting items are listed
in order of operation.
OBSERVED PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
When ignitor button is pressed, there is no 1. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- 1. Reconnect ignitor cable
spark at ODS/pilot
tor cable
2. Ignitor cable pinched or wet
2. Free ignitor cable if pinched by any
metal or tubing. Keep ignitor cable dry
3. Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base
panel of log set. Nut is located behind
base panel.
3. Piezo ignitor nut is loose
4. Broken ignitor cable
4. Replace ignitor cable
5. Bad piezo ignitor
5. Replace piezo ignitor
6. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong
6. Replace ignitor
7. Ignitor electrode broken
7. Replace ignitor
When ignitor button is pressed, there is 1. Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff 1. Turn on gas supply or open manual
spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition
valve closed
shutoff valve
2. Control knob not in PILOT position
2. Turn control knob to PILOT position
3. Control knob not pressed in while in 3. Press in control knob while in PILOT
PILOT position
position
4. Air in gas lines when installed
4. Continue holding down control knob.
Repeat igniting operation until air is
removed
5. ODS/pilot is clogged
5. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 17) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly
6. Gas regulator setting is not correct
6. Replace gas regulator
ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when 1. Control knob not fully pressed in
1. Press in control knob fully
control knob is released
2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control
knob pressed in 30 seconds
3. Safety interlock system has been 3. Wait one minute for safety interlock sys-
triggered
tem to reset. Repeat ignition operation
4. Fully open manual shut-off valve
4. Manual shutoff valve not fully open
5. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, 5. A) Contact local natural gas company
which allows thermocouple to cool,
causing pilot flame to go out. This prob-
lem could be caused by one or both of
the following:
B) Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 17) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly
A) Low gas pressure
B) Dirty or partially clogged ODS/pilot
6. Thermocouple connection loose at con- 6. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4
trol valve
turn more
7. Thermocouple damaged
7. Replace thermocouple
8. Control valve damaged
8. Replace control valve
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
OBSERVED PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit
1. Inlet gas pressure is too low
2. Burner orifice clogged
1. Contact local natural gas company
2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 17) or replace burner orifice
3. Burner orifice diameter is too small
3. Replace burner orifice
Delayed ignition burner
1. Manifold pressure is too low
2. Burner orifice clogged
1. Contact local natural gas company
2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 17) or replace burner orifice
Burner backfiring during combustion
1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 17) or replace burner orifice
2. Replace damaged burner
2. Damaged burner
3. Gas regulator defective
3. Replace gas regulator
Slightsmokeorodorduringinitialoperation 1. Not enough air
1. Check burner for dirt and debris. If
found, clean burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 17)
2. Gas regulator defective
2. Replace gas regulator
3. Residues from manufacturing processes 3. Problem will stop after a few hours of
and logs curing operation
Heater produces a whistling noise when 1. Turning control knob to HI position 1. Turn control knob to LO position and
burner is lit
when burner is cold
2. Air in gas line
let warm up for a minute
2. Operate burner until air is removed from
line. Have gas line checked by local
natural gas company
3. Air passageways on heater blocked
3. Observe minimum installation clear-
ances (see pages 7 through 9)
4. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 4. Clean burners (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 17) or replace burner orifice
Whitepowderresidueformingwithinburner 1. When heated, vapors from furniture pol- 1. Turn heater off when using furniture
box or on adjacent walls or furniture
ish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. turn into
white powder residue
polish, wax, carpet cleaners, or similar
products
Moisture/condensationnoticedonwindows 1. Not enough combustion/ventilation air
1. Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti-
lation requirements (pages 4 through 6)
Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace
1. Improper log placement
1. Properly locate logs (see Installing Logs,
page 13)
2. Drafts or other air currents affecting 2. Eliminate source of drafts around heater
flame pattern
3. Air holes at burner inlet blocked
3. Clean out air holes at burner inlet. Peri-
odically repeat as needed
4. Burner flame holes blocked
4. Remove blockage or replace burner
Continued
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UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
WARNING: 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.
• Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor’sphone. Followthe
gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning
supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles,
etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors. These odors
will disappear over time.
OBSERVED PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise 1. Metal expanding while heating or con- 1. This is common with most heaters. If
just after burner is lit or shut off
tracting while cooling
noise is excessive, contact qualified ser-
vice person
Heater produces unwanted odors
1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair 1. Open window and ventilate room. Stop
spray, glues, cleaners, chemicals, new
carpet, etc. (see IMPORTANT statement
above)
using odor causing products while heater
is running
2. Gas leak. SeeWarning statement at 2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
top of page
ing Gas Connections, page 12)
Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates)
1. Not enough fresh air is available
1. Open window and/or door for ventila-
tion
2. Low line pressure
3. ODS/pilot is partially clogged
2. Contact local natural gas company
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 17)
Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF 1. Gas leak. SeeWarning statement at 1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
position
top of page
ing Gas Connections, page 12)
2. Control valve defective
2. Replace control valve
Gas odor during combustion
1. Foreign matter between control valve 1. Take apart gas tubing and remove for-
and burner eign matter
2. Gas leak. SeeWarning statement at 2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
top of page ing Gas Connections, page 12)
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3. The thermostat sensing bulb may be lo- 4. The mounting clip must be a minimum
OPTIONAL
cated to the lower right front side of fire-
place. Determine location of sensing
bulb, but do not mount sensing bulb un-
til step 4. If you have a masonry fire-
place, see Figure 31 for location.
of 3" from bottom of fireplace to pre-
vent crimping of capillary. Once you
have decided on a location, clean the
area thoroughly. Remove the paper
backing from the adhesive on back of
mounting clip. Press the clip into the
new location so that the thermostat
sensing bulb will be positioned verti-
cally with the capillary at the bottom
(see Figure 34). Slide the thermostat
sensing bulb into the clip.
POSITIONING OF
THERMOSTAT
SENSING BULB
If you have a factory-built metal fire-
place, see Figure 32 for location.
FOR MASONRY AND
FACTORY-BUILT METAL
FIREPLACE
If your fireplace has glass doors, posi-
tion sensing bulb directly behind door
gap on right bottom side (see Figure 33).
If your log set cycles to pilot, but the room
temperature drops to a lower than ideal
comfort level before the log set comes back
on, you may want to reposition the thermo-
stat sensing bulb.
IMPORTANT: Do not crimp capillary.
Thermostat Sensing Bulb
The thermostat sensing bulb is located near
the gas valve assembly on the mounting
bracket. This location allows the thermostat
to keep the room temperature at an ideal
comfort level for most fireplace applica-
tions. For positioning the thermostat sens-
ing bulb elsewhere, an adhesive-backed
mounting clip is available.
Figure 29 - Adhesive-backed Mounting
Clip
Adhesive-
backed
Mounting
Clip
Thermostat
Capillary
Screw
Thermostat
Sensing Bulb
Retaining
Clamp
Figure 32 - Locating Thermostat Sensing
Bulb on Factory-built Metal Fireplace
Tools needed: 1/4" hex driver or socket
1. Remove logs. Locate the gas valve as-
sembly and thermostat sensing bulb
(see Figure 28).
Thermostat
Sensing
Bulb
2. With 1/4" hex driver or socket, loosen
the thermostat screw. Carefully slide
the thermostat sensing bulb out of the
retaining clamp (see Figure 30).
Adhesive-
backed
Mounting
Clip
Note: Do not remove the screw. Make
sure you tighten the screw after remov-
ing the thermostat sensing bulb.
Figure 30 - Removing Thermostat Sens-
ing Bulb
IMPORTANT: Do not force or bend the
Glass Doors
thermostat sensing bulb or capillary.
Thermostat Sensing Bulb
Figure 33- Installing Thermostat Sensing
Bulb behind Glass Doors
Gas Valve Assembly
Thermostat
Sensing Bulb
Adhesive-
backed
Mounting
Clip
Adhesive-
backed
Mounting
Capillary
Clip
Figure 31 - Locating Thermostat Sensing
Bulb on Masonry Fireplace
Thermostat
Sensing Bulb
Do Not Crimp
Capillary
Mounting
Bracket
Figure 34 - Positioning the Thermostat
SensingBulbintheVerticalPositionwith
the Capillary at the Bottom
Figure 28 - Location of Gas Valve Assem-
bly and Thermostat Sensing Bulb
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UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
ILLUSTRATED
PARTS
1
BREAKDOWN
FLAME-MAX® VINTAGE
OAK LOG MODELS
VYS18NA, VYS24NA
AND VYS30NA
20-2
20-1
20
17
18
10
19
3
11
12
6
8
9
7
5
21
21
4
13
2
18
ODS Pilot
21
19
20-1
20-2
16
14
15
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This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual.
PARTS LIST
VYS18NA
VYS24NA
VYS30NA
KEY
NO.
PART NUMBER FOR
VYS18NA
VYS24NA
VYS30NA
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
105185-01
098276-01
099553-01
102775-02CK
102844-01
102966-01
098867-11
102780-01
102798-01
099056-20
102843-01
102963-01
102568-07
098508-01
098354-01
102445-01
098249-01
099387-08
098271-07
103042-01
105185-02
098276-01
099553-01
102775-01CK
102844-01
102966-01
098867-11
102780-01
102798-01
099056-18
102843-01
102773-01
102568-07
098508-01
098354-01
102445-01
098249-01
099387-08
098271-07
103042-01
098594-01
098593-01
M11084-38
105185-03
098276-01
099553-01
102775-01CK
102844-01
102966-01
098867-11
102780-01
102798-01
099056-18
102843-01
102773-01
102568-07
098508-01
098354-01
102445-01
098249-01
099387-08
098271-07
103042-01
098594-01
098593-01
M11084-38
One Piece Log
Hex Head Plug, 1/8" NPT
Pilot Shield
Painted Base Assembly
Lower Bracket
Upper Bracket
Gas Regulator
Outlet Burner Tube
Inlet Tube
Burner Orifice Injector
Burner Clip
Burner
Control Valve
Valve Retainer Nut
Control Knob
Piezo Ignitor
Nut, M5
Pilot Tube
Ignitor Cable
ODS Pilot
Ignitor Electrode
Thermocouple
Screw, Hex Head (#8-18 x .38) 11
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
20-1 098594-01
20-2 098593-01
21
M11084-38
PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN
100563-01
101055-02
100565-01
100639-01
101449-04
101137-02
104310-08
GA6060
100563-01
100563-01
101055-02
100565-01
100639-01
101449-04
101137-02
104310-08
GA6060
Warning Plate
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
101055-02
100565-01
100639-01
101449-04
101137-02
104310-08
GA6060
Lighting Instructions Plate
Warning Plate Fastener
Caution Decal
Control Position Decal
Hardware Kit
Information Video
Lava Rock
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UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
ILLUSTRATED
PARTS
BREAKDOWN
FLAME-MAX® GOLDEN OAK
1B
AND BIRCH LOG MODELS
VYD18NA, VYBD18N,
VYD24NA, VYBD24N,
VYD30NA, VYBD30N, AND
VYD36N
*Note: The Golden Oak Log (104254-01)
1A
fortheVYD36Nmodeldiffersslightlyfrom
drawing.
3
19
17
11
18
10
9
12
6
7
5
19 - ODS Pilot
20
8
20
4
13
17
2
20
18
16
14
15
20
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instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual.
PARTS LIST
VYD18NA, VYBD18N
VYD24NA, VYBD24N
VYD30NA, VYBD30N
VYD36N
KEY
PART NUMBER FOR
NO. VYD18NA
VYBD18N
VYD24NA
VYBD24N
VYD30NA
VYBD30N
VYD36N
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
1A
1B
2
105268-01
–
–
105268-02
–
–
105268-03
–
–
104254-01
–
Log, Golden Oak
Log, Birch
1
1
103520-01
098276-01
103336-01
098276-01
103522-01
098276-01
098276-01
098276-01
098276-01
098276-01
Hex Head Plug,
1/8" NPT
1
2
3
4
098249-01
098249-01
098249-01
098249-01
098249-01
098249-01
098249-01
Nut, M5
102775-04CK 102775-04CK 102775-01CK 102775-01CK 102775-03CK 102775-03CK 102775-03CK Painted Base
Assembly
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
102844-02
102966-02
098867-11
102798-01
102779-03
099056-26
102844-02
102966-02
098867-11
102798-01
102779-03
099056-26
102844-01
102966-01
098867-11
102798-01
102779-01
099056-16
102844-01
102966-01
098867-11
102798-01
102779-01
099056-16
102844-01
102966-01
098867-11
102798-01
102779-01
099056-16
102844-01
102966-01
098867-11
102798-01
102779-01
099056-16
102844-01
102966-01
098867-11
102798-01
102779-01
099056-16
Lower Bracket
Upper Bracket
Gas Regulator
Inlet Tube
6
7
8
9
Outlet Burner Tube
Burner Orifice
Injector
10
1
1
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
102843-01
102980-01
102568-07
098508-01
098354-01
102445-01
099387-08
098271-07
104285-01
M11084-38
102843-01
102980-01
102568-07
098508-01
098354-01
102445-01
099387-08
098271-07
104285-01
M11084-38
102843-01
102772-01
102568-05
098508-01
098354-01
102445-01
099387-08
098271-07
104285-01
M11084-38
102843-01
102772-01
102568-05
098508-01
098354-01
102445-01
099387-08
098271-07
104285-01
M11084-38
102843-01
102772-01
102568-05
098508-01
098354-01
102445-01
099387-08
098271-07
104285-01
M11084-38
102843-01
102772-01
102568-05
098508-01
098354-01
102445-01
099387-08
098271-07
104285-01
M11084-38
102843-01
102772-01
102568-05
098508-01
098354-01
102445-01
099387-08
098271-07
104285-01
M11084-38
Burner Clip
Burner
1
Control Valve
Valve Retainer Nut
Control Knob
Piezo Ignitor
Pilot Tube
1
1
1
1
1
Ignitor Cable
ODS Pilot
1
1
Screw, Hex Head
(#8-18 x .38)
11
PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN
100563-01
101055-02
100563-01
101055-02
100563-01
101055-02
100563-01
101055-02
100563-01
101055-02
100563-01
101055-02
100563-01
101055-02
Warning Plate
Lighting Instructions
Plate
1
1
100565-01
100565-01
100565-01
100565-01
100565-01
100565-01
100565-01
Warning Plate
Fastener
1
1
100639-01
101449-04
100639-01
101449-04
100639-01
101449-04
100639-01
101449-04
100639-01
101449-04
100639-01
101449-04
100639-01
101449-04
Caution Decal
Control Position
Decal
1
1
1
1
101137-02
104310-08
GA6060
101137-02
104310-08
GA6060
101137-02
104310-08
GA6060
101137-02
104310-08
GA6060
101137-02
104310-08
GA6060
101137-02
104310-08
GA6060
101137-02
104310-08
GA6060
Hardware Kit
Information Video
Lava Rock
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UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
ILLUSTRATED
PARTS
BREAKDOWN
1
THERMOSTATICALLY-
CONTROLLED MODELS
VYD18NTA
VYD24NTA
VYD30NTA
18
20
10
16
17
9
8
11
5
21
7
12
6
4
19
13
19
19
14
3
19
17
2
15
19
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listed under Replacement Parts on page 17 of this manual.
PARTS LIST
VYD18NTA
VYD24NTA
VYD30NTA
KEY
PART NUMBER FOR
NO.
VYD18NTA
VYD24NTA
VYD30NTA
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
105268-01
104033-03
102775-09CK
102844-02
102966-02
098867-11
102981-01
102983-02
099056-26
102843-01
102980-01
101329-21
102979-02
098544-01
102445-01
099387-09
098271-07
104285-01
M11084-38
098249-01
099211-01
105268-02
_____
105268-03
_____
Log Set, Yellow Flame, Oval
Baffle, Rear
Painted Base Assembly
Lower Bracket
Upper Bracket
Gas Regulator
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
15
2
2
102775-05CK
102844-01
102966-01
098867-11
102981-01
102983-01
099056-16
102843-01
102772-01
101329-20
102979-01
098544-01
102445-01
099387-09
098271-07
104285-01
M11084-38
098249-01
099211-01
102775-07CK
102844-01
102966-01
098867-11
102981-01
102983-01
099056-16
102843-01
102772-01
101329-20
102979-01
098544-01
102445-01
099387-09
098271-07
104285-01
M11084-38
098249-01
099211-01
Inlet Tube
Outlet Burner Tube
Burner Orifice Injector
Burner Clip
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
Burner
Thermostat Gas Valve Assembly
Thermostat Bracket
Thermobulb Clip
Piezo Ignitor
Pilot Tube
Ignitor Cable
ODS Pilot
Hex Screw, #8-18 x .38
Nut, M5
Hex Screw, 10-16 x 2.50
PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN
100563-01
101054-01
100565-01
100639-01
101137-02
104310-08
GA6060
100563-01
100563-01
101054-01
100565-01
100639-01
101137-02
104310-08
GA6060
Warning Plate
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
101054-01
100565-01
100639-01
101137-02
104310-08
GA6060
Lighting Instructions Plate
Warning Plate Fastener
Caution Decal
Hardware Kit
Information Video
Lava Rock
Auxiliary Thermostat Mounting Clip
102030-01
102030-01
102030-01
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VANGUARD FLAME-MAX®
UNVENTED NATURAL GAS LOG HEATER
SPECIFICATIONS
Vintage Oak
18" Variable
Manually-
Vintage Oak
24" and 30"
Variable Manually-
Controlled
Golden Oak and Birch
18" Variable
Manually-
Controlled
Controlled
Btu (Variable)
Type Gas
Ignition Piezo
Pressure Manifold
Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water)
Maximum
16,000/27,000
Natural Gas Only
Piezo
16,000/31,500
Natural Gas Only
Piezo
16,000/30,000
Natural Gas Only
Piezo
3.5" W.C.
3.5" W.C.
3.5" W.C.
.
10.5"
5"
10.5"
5"
10.5"
5"
Minimum*
Shipping Weight
36 lbs.
38 lbs.
26 lbs.
Golden Oak and Birch
24", 30", and 36"
Variable
Golden Oak
18" Thermostat-
Controlled
Golden Oak
24" and 30"
Thermostat-Controlled
Manually-Controlled
Btu (Variable)
Type Gas
Ignition Piezo
Pressure Manifold
Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water)
Maximum
20,000/39,000
Natural Gas Only
Piezo
16,000/30,000
Natural Gas Only
Piezo
20,000/39,000
Natural Gas Only
Piezo
3.5" W.C.
3.5" W.C.
3.5" W.C
10.5"
5"
10.5"
5"
10.5"
5"
Minimum*
Shipping Weight
28 lbs. (24"), 30 lbs. (30")
26 lbs.
28 lbs. (24"), 30 lbs. (30")
32 lbs. (36")
* For input adjustment
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ACCESSORIES
SERVICE HINTS
Purchasetheseheateraccessoriesfromyour
local dealer. If they can not supply these
accessories,callDESAInternational’sParts
Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral
information. You can also write to the ad-
dress listed on the back page of this manual.
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low
• pilot will not stay lit
• burners will have delayed ignition
• heater will not produce specified heat
When Gas Quality Is Bad
• pilot will not stay lit
FIREPLACE HOOD
Black - GA6050
Brass - GA6052
• burners will produce flames and soot
• heater will backfire when lit
Antique Brass - GA6053
Youmayfeelyourgaspressureistoolowor
gas quality is bad. If so, contact your local
natural gas supplier.
For all models. Helps deflect heat away
from mantel or wall above fireplace. Fits
openings 28" to 48" wide.
DAMPER CLAMP - GA6080
(Not Shown)
TECHNICAL
SERVICE
You may have further questions about in-
stallation, operation, or troubleshooting.
Permanently opens chimney flue damper
for vented operation. Can be used only with
non-thermostat models.
MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE -
GA5010
If so, contact DESA International’s Techni-
cal Service Department at 1-800-DESA
LOG (1-800-337-2564).
Forallmodels.Manualshutoffvalvewith1/8"
NPT tap. Fits 1/2" NPT pipe.
LAVA ROCK - GA6060
(Not Shown)
For all models. Order when additional rock
is desired. (3 lb. bag)
You can also visit DESA International’s
technical services web site at
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
KEEP THIS WARRANTY
Model
Serial No.
Date Purchased
Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory.
Wereservetherighttoamendthesespecificationsatanytimewithoutnotice. Theonlywarrantyapplicableisourstandard
written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.
LIMITED WARRANTY
VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS LOG HEATERS
DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from
the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance
with all applicable instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be
presented.
This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore
this heater to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Authorized Service
Center. Warranty part(s) MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or DESA International who
willprovideoriginalfactoryreplacementparts. Failuretouseoriginalfactoryreplacementpartsvoidsthiswarranty. The
heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the
unit.
This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear, or parts that fail
or become damaged as a result of misuse, accidents, lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper
installation. Travel, diagnostic cost, labor, transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective
heater will be the responsibility of the owner.
TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF
THE PRODUCT; THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRAN-
TIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRAN-
TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO FOUR (4) YEARS ON ALL
COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE; AND DESA INTERNATIONAL’S LIABILITY IS
HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA INTERNATIONAL SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation on implied warranties, or exclusion or limitation on damages may not
apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
For information about this warranty write:
2701 Industrial Drive
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
105187-01
Rev. B
105187 01
NOT A UPC
02/99
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