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Barbeques Galore BVMR18 Owner's Operating & Installation Manual

Manual is about: GAS LOG VENTED DECORATIVE APPLIANCE

Summary of BVMR18

  • Page 1

    For more information, visit www.Desatech.Com warning: if the information in this manual is not followed 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 an...

  • Page 2: Safety

    Www.Desatech.Com 901260-01c 2 safety 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 bef...

  • Page 3: Be Dangerous.

    Www.Desatech.Com 901260-01c 3 warning: any change to this log set or its controls can be dangerous. 1. This appliance, as supplied, is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is convert- ible for use with propane/lp, using the ga9050a-1 or ga9150a pilot kit. 2...

  • Page 4: Local Codes

    Www.Desatech.Com 901260-01c 4 local codes install and use log set with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of the national fuel gas code, ansi z223.1/nfpa 54*. *available from: american national standards institute, inc. 1430 broadway new york, ny 1001...

  • Page 5: Installation

    Www.Desatech.Com 901260-01c 5 installation caution: do not remove the data plates attached to the burner pan. The data plates contain important warranty in- formation. Warning: before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creo- sote, ashe...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Www.Desatech.Com 901260-01c 6 check gas type use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not natural gas, you must install on/off safety valve/pilot kit (see accessories, page 17). Call dealer where you bought log set. If the fireplace does not have a gas supply shutoff valve, one must be installed....

  • Page 7: Installation

    Www.Desatech.Com 901260-01c 7 installation continued figure 5 - checking gas joints important: install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location. The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male npt threads. This...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Www.Desatech.Com 901260-01c 8 4. Using thread sealant on male threads, install burner connection fittings into 1/8" npt holes on each side of burner manifold. 5. Press right and left side burners onto burner connection fittings. Burner porting should face downward (see figure 6). Figure 6 - installi...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Www.Desatech.Com 901260-01c 9 installation continued testing burner for leaks 1. Generously apply noncorrosive leak de- tection fluid to all connections. Warning: never check for gas leaks with open flame. 2. Light burner with shutoff valve no more than half open and holding a match slightly in fron...

  • Page 10: Operation

    Www.Desatech.Com 901260-01c 10 operation curing logs during the 2-3 hour appliance break-in period, you may detect an odor from the appliance as the various paints and compounds used in the manufacturing of this log set cure. This is a normal and temporary situation that is not cause for alarm. Howe...

  • Page 11: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Www.Desatech.Com 901260-01c 11 cleaning and maintenance technical service • keep the area around the log set clean and clear of debris. • occasionally, you may use a soft bristle brush to clean logs. • once every year a qualified agency or certi- fied chimney sweep should examine and clean the venti...

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Www.Desatech.Com 901260-01c 12 troubleshooting warning: turn off log set and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair log set. Note: all troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. Possible cause 1. Poor fuel quality 2. Fireplace venting system...

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Www.Desatech.Com 901260-01c 13 troubleshooting continued observed problem log set produces a clicking/ ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off log set produces unwanted odors gas odor even when control knob is in off position gas odor during combustion remedy 1. This is normal with most l...

  • Page 14: Parts

    Www.Desatech.Com 901260-01c 14 parts burner models bvmr18 and bvmr24 3 6 12 10 11 10 4 7 9 5 1 8 2.

  • Page 15: Parts

    Www.Desatech.Com 901260-01c 15 parts burner models this list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 11 of this manual. Key no. Part no. Description qty. 1 901056-01 brass 3/8 flr x 1/2 fpt adaptor • • 1 2 9...

  • Page 16: Parts

    Www.Desatech.Com 901260-01c 16 parts log set models this list contains replaceable parts used in your log set. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 11 of this manual. 1 5 6 3 4 7 2 key no. Part no. Description qty. 1 901711-01 bottom log vcbq-13 • 2 901...

  • Page 17: Accessories

    Www.Desatech.Com 901260-01c 17 accessories receiver and hand-held on/ off remote control kit hrc100 series for all models. Allows the gas log set to be turned on and off by using a hand-held remote control. Valve/pilot kit ga9150a must be purchased to use this remote. Wall-mount on/off switch gwms2 ...

  • Page 18: Notes

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  • Page 19: Notes

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  • Page 20: Warranty

    901260-01 rev. C 08/08 901260 01 not a upc desa heating, llc 2701 industrial drive bowling green, ky 42101 www.Desatech.Com 1-866-672-6040 warranty keep this warranty desa heating, llc limited warranties new products standard warranty: desa heating, llc warrants this new product and any parts thereo...