For more information, visit www.Desatech.Com warning: if the information in this manual is not fol- lowed 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 ...
Www.Desatech.Com 117423-01b 2 safety information warning: improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qual...
Www.Desatech.Com 117423-01b 3 safety information continued 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 carefu...
Www.Desatech.Com 117423-01b 4 you must operate this appliance with a fireplace screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running appliance. Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible ma- terials, gasoline and other flam- mable vapors and liquids. Children and adults s...
Www.Desatech.Com 117423-01b 5 product identification warning: failure to posi- tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this appliance may result in property damage or personal injury. Figure 1 - product identification log set assembly ...
Www.Desatech.Com 117423-01b check gas type use the correct gas type (natural or propane/lp) for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct, do not instal in fireplace. Call dealer where you bought the appliance for proper type of appliance. Warning: this appliance is equipped for either natural ga...
Www.Desatech.Com 117423-01b 7 installing appliance warning: special care is required if you are installing the unit into a sunken fireplace. You must raise the fireplace floor to allow access to gas log controls. This will insure adequate air flow and guard against sooting. Raise the fireplace floor...
Www.Desatech.Com 117423-01b 8 installation continued caution: use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater to allow proper gas vol- ume to heater. If pipe is too small, undue loss of...
Www.Desatech.Com 117423-01b 9 installation continued figure 8 - equipment shutoff valve equipment shutoff valve open closed figure 10 - checking gas joints (natural gas only) control valve location equipment shutoff valve propane/lp supply tank equipment shutoff valve gas meter figure 9 - checking g...
Www.Desatech.Com 117423-01b 10 5. Waitfive(5)minutestoclearoutanygas. If you then smell gas, stop! Follow "b" in the safety information in column 1. If you don't smell gas, go on the next step. 6. Press in and turn control knob counter- clockwise to the pilot position. Pressincontrolknobforfive(5)se...
Www.Desatech.Com 117423-01b 11 notice: you must light the pilot before using the hand-held re- mote control unit. See lighting instructions on page 10. Afterlighting,letpilotflameburnforabout one minute. Turn control knob to on posi- tion.Adjustflameadjustmentknobanywhere between hi and lo. Slide th...
Www.Desatech.Com 117423-01b 12 cleaning and maintenance warning: turn off the ap- pliance and allow to cool before cleaning. Caution: you must keep control areas, burners and cir- culating air passageways of fire- place clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace and chim...
Www.Desatech.Com 117423-01b 13 troubleshooting warning: turn off appliance and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. Caution: never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ods/pilot. This can damage ods pilot unit. Note: all troubleshootin...
Www.Desatech.Com 117423-01b 14 observed problem ods/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is re- leased burner does not light after ods/ pilot is lit delayed ignition of burner burner backfiring during com- bustion remedy 1. Press in control knob fully 2. After ods/pilot lights, keep con...
Www.Desatech.Com 117423-01b 15 observed problem dark orange flame in burner dur- ing burner combustion slight smoke or odor during initial operation produces a whistling noise when burners are lit white powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture remedy 1. Check burner...
Www.Desatech.Com 117423-01b 1 observed problem appliance produces a clicking/ ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off appliance produces unwanted odors appliance shuts off in use gas odor even when control knob is in off position gas odor during combustion remedy 1. This is normal with ...
Www.Desatech.Com 117423-01b 17 specifications this appliance has been design certified to ansi zz1.60-2003 and csa 2.26-2003 decorative gas appliances for installation in solid fuel burning fireplaces by omni test laboratories. Bqmv18n • rating (variable): 36,000/53,000 btu/hr • gas type: natural • ...
Www.Desatech.Com 117423-01b 18 illustrated parts breakdown models bqmv24n, bqmv24p, bqmv18n and bqmv18p 1 2 3 4 5 6 17 16 15 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 13.
Www.Desatech.Com 117423-01b 19 parts list this list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 12 of this manual. Key no. Part no. Description qty. 1 111793-01 grate • • 1 111808-02 grate • • 1 2 111817-02 flexi...
2701 industrial drive p.O. Box 90004 bowling green, ky 42102-9004 www.Desatech.Com not a upc model serial no. Date purchased 117423-01 rev. B 07/0 117423 01 warranty information keep this warranty always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to am...