Desa R series - User Manual

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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed exactly, a re or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable
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.
• Do not touch any electrical 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 supplier, call the re
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS LOG HEATER
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Variable Manually-Controlled Models Also Design-Certied as
Vented Decorative Appliances
("R" MODELS) 18", 24", 30" AND 36" REMOTE-READy
(“V” MODELS) 18", 24", 30" AND 36" VARIAbLE MANUALLy-
CONTROLLED
(“T” MODELS) 18", 24", 30" AND 36" THERMOSTATICALLy-
CONTROLLED
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PILOT
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Summary

CRITICAL SAFETY WARNINGS

Fire and Explosion Prevention

Crucial warnings about fire or explosion if manual instructions are not followed.

Gas Leak Emergency Procedures

Immediate steps to take if you smell gas to prevent fire or explosion.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Installation and Adjustment Safety

Warnings regarding improper installation, adjustment, and service causing injury or damage.

Unvented Heater Operation Safety

Health and Environmental Warnings

Specific Operational Safety Rules

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND FEATURES

AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

Determining Space Ventilation Needs

INSTALLATION

Fireplace and Clearance Requirements

Floor and Mantel Clearance Rules

CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY

Checking Gas Connections

Procedures for leak testing all gas connections after installation.

INSTALLING OPTIONAL REMOTE ACCESSORIES

INSTALLING LOGS

OPERATING HEATER (Thermostat-Controlled)

Lighting Instructions

Step-by-step guide for safely lighting the pilot and main burners.

OPERATING HEATER (Manually-Controlled)

OPERATING HEATER (Remote Ready Models)

INSPECTING BURNERS

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

OPTIONAL THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB POSITIONING

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Desa R series Specifications

General

Brand	Desa
Model	R series
Category	Gas Heater
Language	English