Desa VVDA18R Water Heater User Manual


 
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OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Before installing
in a solid fuel burning fireplace,
the chimney flue and firebox must
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-
spect chimney flue for damage.
NOTICE: Installation, service, and
repair of this appliance must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency, company or gas
supplier experienced with this
type of gas appliance. Only fac-
tory authorized components listed
in these instructions may be used
in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and
all codes and requirements of the
authority having jurisdiction. Any
modifications to this kit, or use of
unauthorized components or ac-
cessory items will void the
manufacturer’s warranty, and may
result in a hazardous condition.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not
natural gas, you must convert the appliance
to propane/LP. Follow the instructions on
page 10.
If the fireplace does not have a gas supply
shut-off valve, one must be installed.
CAUTION: Do not remove
the metal data plates attached
to the burner pan. The data plates
contain important warranty in-
formation.
FLUE OPENING
SPECIFICATIONS
Note:
This vented appliance must be in-
stalled only in a solid-fuel burning fireplace
with a working flue and constructed of non-
combustible material.
The charts in Figure 4 indicate technical
information regarding the installation of
your gas log set. Please make sure that all of
the specifications shown are applicable be-
fore installation is attempted.
The fireplace must include a working flue
and venting system with the minimum open-
ings shown in the Figure 4.
Continued
MODEL DESCRIPTION
VVSA18R 18" Single Burner 50,000 40,000
VVSA24R 24" Single Burner 60,000 50,000
VVDA18R 18" Dual Burner 55,000 45,000
VVDA24R 24" Dual Burner 65,000 55,000
VVDA30R 30" Dual Burner 70,000 60,000
Btu Input
Natural Gas
Btu Input
Propane/LP Gas
The minimum vent opening on all models is 8" in diameter.
MINIMUM FIREBOX SIZES
LOG FRONT BACK
SIZE WIDTH WIDTH* DEPTH HEIGHT
18" 34" 16" 14" 18"
24" 35
3
/4" 17" 15
1
/2" 18"
30" 42" 27" 18" 18"
*At depth indicated
Figure 4 - Technical Information Charts
VENTING SPECIFICATIONS
FOR INSTALLATION
The fireplace chimney flue and vent must be
drafting properly. To check the vent for proper
drafting: Light a tightly rolled newspaper on
one end and place it at the inside front edge of
the fireplace. Observe the smoke and be sure
the vent is properly drawing it up the chim-
ney. If the smoke spills out into the room,
extinguish the flame and remove any ob-
struction until proper venting is achieved.
The chimney flue must remain open a mini-
mum of 3" at all times during the operation
of this log set (see Figure 5, page 8).
BURNER ORIFICE
LOG NATURAL PROPANE/LP
SIZE IN. NUM. COLOR IN. NUM. COLOR
18" .129 30 Green .073 49 Red
24" .141 28 Yellow .086 44 Orange
30" .157 22 Yellow/Blue .089 43 Black
FUEL PRESSURE
SPECIFICATIONS (W.C.)
Inlet Manifold*
NG 5.5"-10.5" 3.5"
LP 11"-13" 10"
* ± .2"