Desa MSVFBP Electric Heater User Manual


 
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OWNER’S MANUAL
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TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
Shutting Off Heater
1. Turn control knob clockwise
to the OFF position.
2a. Set selector switch in the OFF position.
2b. If Using Optional Hand-Held Re-
mote: Set selector switch in the OFF
position to keep from draining battery.
Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot
stays lit)
You may shut off the burners and keep
the pilot lit by doing one of the following:
1. Turn control knob clockwise
to the PILOT position.
2. Use remote control manual OFF button.
3. Set selector switch in the OFF position.
MANUAL LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
1. Follow steps 1 through 6 under Light-
ing 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 steps 9 through 11, page 14.
NOTICE: You must light the pilot
before using the hand-held re-
mote control unit. See
Lighting
Instructions
on page 14.
OPTIONAL REMOTE
OPERATION
OPERATING
HEATER
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Thermostat Control Operation
(Optional GHRCT Only) The thermo-
stat control setting on the remote control
unit can be set to any comfort level be-
tween WARMER and COOLER. The
burners will turn on and off automati-
cally to maintain the comfort level you
select. The ideal comfort setting will vary
by household depending upon the amount
of space to be heated, the output of the
central heating system, etc.
Note:
All remote control accessories must
be purchased separately (see Accessories,
page 23). Follow instructions included
with the remote control.
For wall thermostat operation, follow in-
struction supplied with thermostat acces-
sory GWMT1. For wall switch operation
follow instructions supplied with
GWMS2.
Figure 28 - Setting the Remote Selector Switch, Control Knob, and Flame Adjustment
Knob for Remote Operation
Selector Switch in Remote Position (Optional Remote Control)
Control Knob in
On Position
Flame Adjustment Knob
ON
OFF
REMOTE
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1. After lighting, let pilot flame burn for
about one minute. Turn control knob
to ON position. Adjust flame adjust-
ment knob anywhere between HI
and LO. Slide the selector switch to
the REMOTE position.
Note:
The
burners may light if hand-held ON
button was on when remote selector
switch was last turned off. You can
now turn the burners on and off with
the hand-held remote control unit.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to press the
ON/OFF buttons on the hand-held
remote control unit for up to 3 sec-
onds to assure proper operation.
IMPORTANT:
Do not leave the se-
lector switch in the REMOTE posi-
tion when the pilot is not lit. This will
drain the battery.
GHRC Series Operation:
2a. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the
burners on and off. When turning
burners off, the pilot will remain lit.
GHRCT Series Operation:
2b. Press the AUTO/ON/OFF button on
the hand-held remote control (see
Figure 29). The lights to the left of
the button will show AUTO, ON, or
OFF.
In the ON mode, the burners will
ignite. The heater is in manual
mode when ON is lit.
Figure 29 - Thermostat Hand-Held Remote Control Unit Selections
(GHRCT Series Only)
Shows Temperature
Setting
Increases Room
Temperature in AUTO
Mode
Decreases Room
Temperature in AUTO
Mode
Turns Burners On or Off
and Allows You to
Choose the Auto Setting
The Log Heater will
Automatically Cycle
between Pilot and the
Heat Setting that has
been Selected