Safety – Desa VVDR24 User Manual
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SAFETy
WARNING: Improper instal-
lation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can
cause injury or property damage.
Refer to this manual for correct
installation and operational
procedures. For assistance or
additional information consult
a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is a gas-fired
appliance. It uses air (oxygen)
from the room in which it is in-
stalled. Provisions for adequate
combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to the
National Fuel Gas Codes, ANSI
Z233.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combus-
tion and Ventilation.
WARNING: This appliance
is for installation only in a
solid-fuel burning masonry or
UL127 factory-built fireplace,
constructed of noncombustible
material, and connected to a
working flue. (See page 6 for
minimum flue opening.)
This appliance may be installed
in an aftermarket*, permanently
located, manufactured (mobile)
home, where not prohibited by
state or local codes.
*Aftermarket:	 Completion	 of	 sale,	 not	 for	 pur-
pose	of	resale,	from	the	manufacturer.
State of Massachusetts: The
installation must be made by
a licensed plumber or gas
fitter in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
WARNING: This product con-
tains and/or generates chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer or birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Keep flue open
when operating unit.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, operate
or service this log set. Improper use
of this log set can cause serious
injury or death from burns, fire,
explosion, electrical shock and
carbon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
Early signs of
carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the 
flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If 
you have these signs, the log set may not 
be working properly. Get	fresh	air	at	once! 
Have log set serviced. Some people are 
more affected by carbon monoxide than oth-
ers. These include pregnant women, people 
with heart or lung disease or anemia, those 
under the influence of alcohol and those at 
high altitudes.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety .................................................................. 2
Local Codes......................................................... 4
Unpacking............................................................ 4
Product Identification ........................................... 5
Optional Product Features................................... 5
Installation ........................................................... 5
Operation ........................................................... 14
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 15
Troubleshooting ................................................. 16
Service Hints ..................................................... 19
Technical Service............................................... 19
Replacement Parts ............................................ 19
Parts .................................................................. 20
Accessories ....................................................... 24
Warranty ..............................................Back Cover
