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VENTED DECORATIVE GAS LOG HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
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 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 fire
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
MODELS BQMV18N, BQMV18P,
BQMV24N AND BQMV24P
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- Page 1 VENTED DECORATIVE GAS LOG HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL MODELS BQMV18N, BQMV18P, BQMV24N AND BQMV24P 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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 qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. WARNING: This appliance is for installation only in a solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory-built fireplace, constructed of noncombustible material and... -
Page 3: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION 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. -
Page 4: Local Codes
SAFETY INFORMATION Continued Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible ma- terials, gasoline and other flam- mable vapors and liquids. Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high tem- perature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. -
Page 5: Product Identification
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. Ember Pod Piezo Ignitor Chassis Control Assembly Knobs Figure 1 - Product Identification 117423-01A... - Page 6 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 (natural or pro- pane/LP) gas.
- Page 7 INSTALLATION Continued 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 using noncombustible material.
- Page 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 volume will occur.
- Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued Equipment Shutoff Valve Figure 8 - Equipment Shutoff Valve Equipment Propane/LP Shutoff Valve Supply Tank Control Valve Location Figure 9 - Checking Gas Joints (Propane/LP Gas Only) Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Meter Figure 10 - Checking Gas Joints (Natural Gas Only) 117423-01A Open...
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Page 10: Operating Appliance
5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. 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 Press in control knob for five (5) seconds (see Figure 12). -
Page 11: Inspecting Burners
NOTICE: You must light the pilot before using the hand-held re- mote control unit. See Lighting Instructions on page 10. After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about one minute. Turn control knob to ON posi- tion. Adjust flame adjustment knob anywhere between HI and LO. -
Page 12: Cleaning And Maintenance
If so, contact DESAʼs Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready. You can also visit DESAʼs technical services web site at www.desatech.com. REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. -
Page 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 troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot... - Page 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 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 2.
- Page 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 117423-01A TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE...
- Page 16 WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • 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. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions.
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Page 17: Specifications
* For purpose of input adjustment ACCESSORIES Purchase these appliances from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. -
Page 18: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS BQMV24N, BQMV24P, BQMV18N AND BQMV18P www.desatech.com 117423-01A... -
Page 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. BQMV24N BQMV24P 111793-01 111793-01 111817-02 111817-02 099998-01 099998-01 103784-02 103784-02 103784-01 103784-01 097159-04 097159-04 114942-01... -
Page 20: Warranty Information
VENTED GAS LOG APPLIANCES DESA warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.