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AMITY

 (VENT-FREE)

NATURAL GAS STOVE HEATER

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 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 sup-

plier, call the fire department.

— Installation and service must be per-

formed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: Improper installation, adjust-
ment, alteration, service, or maintenance
can cause injury or property damage.
Refer to this manual for correct installa-
tion and operational procedures. For
assistance or additional information con-
sult a qualified installer, service agency,
or the gas supplier.

WARNING: This is an unvented gas-
fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from
the room in which it is installed. Provi-
sions for adequate combustion and ven-
tilation air must be provided. Refer to
Air for Combustion and Ventilation sec-
tion in this manual.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohib-

ited by state or local codes. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating

plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

®

Patent Pending

AMITY

 Stove Model Chassis With SVYD18N Variable Manually-Controlled Gas

Log Heater (Burner System For Amity Stove).

SCIVFC - Charcoal
SCIVFB - Azure Blue
SCIVFG - Hunter Green
SCIVFR - Burgundy Red

®

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

WARNING: The SVYD18N
vent-free gas log heater is
only approved for use in the
Amity

 SCIVF(*) series

stove models.

(* Indicates Color Suffix Designation)

Summary of Contents for AMITY SVYD18N

Page 1: ...tion and operational procedures For assistanceoradditionalinformationcon sultaqualifiedinstaller serviceagency or the gas supplier WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxygen from...

Page 2: ...luence of alcohol and those at high altitudes Natural Gas Natural gas is odorless An odor making agent is added to the gas The odor helpsyoudetectagasleak However theodoraddedtothegascanfade Gasmaybep...

Page 3: ...talterburner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cause sooting 9 Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other access...

Page 4: ...heat loss out a vent or up a chimney Heat is generated by realistic dancing yellow flames This heaterisdesignedforvent freeoperation Stateandlocalcodesinsomeareasprohibit the use of vent free heaters...

Page 5: ...struction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of unusually tight construc tion you must provide additional fres...

Page 6: ...ter ___________________ Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs ___________________ Btu Hr Other gas appliances ___________________ Btu Hr Total ___________________ Btu Hr Example Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr Ven...

Page 7: ...activate the power vent Figure 2 Ventilation Air from Inside Building VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space When ventilating...

Page 8: ...h ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 5 through 7 NOTICE State or local codes may only allow operation of this appliance in a v...

Page 9: ...Remove plastic bag from stove body 4 Remove back panel from stove see Figure 5 Use an adjustable wrench or a 10 mm socket Remove six 6 bolts and washers Keep bolts and washers to reattach back panel l...

Page 10: ...on back to attach bottom components to stove body see Figure 6 Rest stove on drop cloth or blanket to avoid scratching stove edges 7 Remove remaining pallet wood attached to bottom of stove body see...

Page 11: ...a 12mm socket Figure 9 Attaching Stove Legs Bottom Of Stove Unit Leg Bolt Washers INSTALLING Continued 9 Fasten stove bottom to stove with four 4 M6 x 1 25mm bolts Use a flat washer and lock washer w...

Page 12: ...t The catch bolt has two hex nuts attached to it see Figure 12 The top nut is a bolt stop and the bottom nut is for door leveling adjustment 12 Check general catch bolt alignment with door claw Make f...

Page 13: ...rol knob extension passes through bottom front opening see Figure 13 INSTALLING Continued 6 Align outside holes on heater base with four 4 mounting holes on the stove bottom see Figure 13 7 Fasten hea...

Page 14: ...20mm bolts and washers Make sure product identification label is located on the outside lower left hand corner 10 Place freestanding stove in desired position in room Be sure to maintain clearances t...

Page 15: ...ING Never connect heater to private non utility gas wells This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas The gas regulator for the stove heater is located on the lower right hand side of the stove when vi...

Page 16: ...after installing or servicing Correct all leaks at once CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION Avoid damage to regulator Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping a...

Page 17: ...alve see Figure 19 2 Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter 3 Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position 4 Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to control valve see Figure...

Page 18: ...t reach your gas supplier call the fire department C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call...

Page 19: ...this heater for the first time after hooking up to gas supply If so the control knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds This will allow air to bleed from the gas system 6 With control knob press...

Page 20: ...access to pilot 3 Depress control knob and light pilot with match 4 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob 5 Place top grate back into...

Page 21: ...1 CAUTION Never use a wire needle or similar object to clean ODS pilot This can damage ODS pilot unit POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Ignitor electrode not con nected to ignitor cable 2 Ignitor cable pinched or wet...

Page 22: ...urn more 7 Replace thermocouple 8 Replace control valve OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control kno...

Page 23: ...ill stop after a few hours of opera tion 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural gas comp...

Page 24: ...enough fresh air is available 2 Low line pressure 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged 1 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and...

Page 25: ...l DESA International s Technical Service Department at 1 800 323 5190 When calling DESA International have ready your name and address model number of your heater how heater was malfunctioning type of...

Page 26: ...26 104024 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN SVYD18N 4 20 10 11 12 20 7 20 20 5 6 9 8 15 14 16 18 2 17 13 22 20 18 3 19 2 19 1 19 17 1 21...

Page 27: ...11 102843 01 Burner Clip 1 12 102980 01 Burner 1 13 102568 07 Control Valve 1 14 098508 01 Valve Retainer Nut 1 15 099393 03 Control Knob 1 16 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 17 099387 08 Pilot Tube 1 18 09...

Page 28: ...28 104024 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN SCIVFC SCIVFB SCIVFG SCIVFR 1 2 5 11 7 4 6 5 5 7 1 7 2 5 4 7 3...

Page 29: ...Green 4 Total Per Stove 1 104175 04 One Leg Burgundy Red 4 Total Per Stove 1 6 104176 01 Leg Leveler Bolt M8 x 1 25 55mm Long 4 Total Per Stove 1 7 104177 01 Hardware Kit 1 7 1 Door Hinge Step Bolt W...

Page 30: ...not supply these accessories call DESA International s Parts Department at 1 800 972 7879 for referral information You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual MANUAL SHUT...

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Page 32: ...ll such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TOTHEFULLEXTENTALLOWEDBYTHELAWOFTHEJURISDICTIONTHATGOVERNSTHESALEOFTHE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY...

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