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The GA9153A Series Remote Ready On/Off Safety Valve/Pilot kit contains the following:
• Piezo Ignitor 097159-04
• Valve, Mill Sit 820618 GL 14512
• PilotBurner(withnaturalgasorice) 901073-01
• Piezo Ignitor Electrode 901072-01
• PhillipsHeadScrew#8x1/4"(4ea.) 901075-01
• Piezo Ignitor Cover 106824-01
• Steel Shroud 107045-01
• 18"/24"Propane/LPBrassOrice(front) 901064-06
• 18" Propane/LP Brass Nozzle 901750-03
• 24" Natural Brass Nozzle 901750-04
• Propane/LPPilotBurnerOrice 901070-01
• LPGasFrontBurnerOrice 901065-02
• 3/8" NPT Close Pipe Nozzle 901755-01
• Jumper Wire 14580
• Pilot Bracket 901768-01
• Regulator, Cov. LP Sit 907 106380-01
• Decal, Propane/LP Conversion 901691-01
• Screw - PPH MS #10-32 x 1/4 11107
• Screw,#10x5/8Zinc,PH(2ea.) 11165
GA9153A REMOTE-READY VALVE/PILOT kit
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
For All RADCO Triple Burner
Natural and Propane/LP Gas Logs
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INSTALLATION
CVTR18 18" Triple Burner 60,000 50,000 8" dia.
CVTR24 24" Triple Burner 70,000 60,000 8" dia.
Min. Max.
NG 5.5"-10.5" 3.5"
LP 11"-13" 10"
You must install this ON/OFF Safety Valve/
Pilot Kit if your gas type is propane/LP. For
additional convenience and safety, this ON/OFF
Safety Valve/Pilot Kit can be used with natural
gas. If you are unsure of the proper application,
call dealer where you bought log set.
If the replace does not have a gas supply shutoff
valve, one must be installed.
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Figure 1 - Technical Information Charts
18" 28" 16" 14" 18"
24" 29
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* Add 2" if safety valve/pilot is used
**At depth indicated
18" .073 4x.071 .036 4x.043
24" .073 4x.076 .036 4x.0465
Installation Items Needed
Before installing log set, make sure you have the
items listed below.
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve*
• test gauge connection*
• adjustable (crescent) wrench or pliers
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• exible gas line
* A CSA design-certied equipment shutoff valve
with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative
to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional
CSA design-certied equipment shutoff valve
from your dealer.
For propane/LP units, the installer must supply
an external regulator. The external regulator will
reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce
incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches
of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pres-
sure, heater regulator damage could occur. Install
external regulator with the vent pointing down as
shown in Figure 2, page 3. Pointing the vent down
protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
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Tee Pipe Cap
Joint Nipple
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 2 - External Regulator on
Propane/LP Supply Tank with Vent
Pointing Down
External
Regulator
Vent
Pointing
Down
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Approved Flexible
Gas Hose (if allowed
bylocalcodes)
Figure 3 - Gas Connection
* Purchase the optional CSA design-certified
equipment shutoff valve from your dealer.
** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input
adjustment.
3" Minimum
Sediment Trap
CSADesign-Certied
Equipment Shutoff Valve
With 1/8" NPT Tap*
Natural Gas
From Gas Meter
(5" W.C.** to 10.5"
W.C.Pressure)
From External
Regulator
(11" W.C.**
to 14" W.C.
Pressure)
WARNING: Never connect
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Installation must include an equipment shutoff
valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate
NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up.
NPT tap must be upstream from log set (see
Figure 3).
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.
Check your building codes for any special re-
quirements for locating equipment shutoff valve
to appliance.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT
threads. This will prevent excess sealant from
going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result
in a clogged burner orice.
We recommend that you install a sediment trap in
supply line as shown in Figure 3. Locate sediment
trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install
in piping system between fuel supply and heater.
Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not
likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and
contaminants. This keeps them from going into log
set controls. If sediment trap is not installed or is
installed wrong, log set may not run properly.
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Figure 4 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Open
Closed
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Figure 6 - Checking Gas Joints (Propane/
LP Gas Only)
Figure 5 - Checking Gas Joints
Gas Meter
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
INSTALLATION
Continued
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
and connections, internal and
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1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main
gas valve (control valve) and equipment
shutoff valve from gas supply piping system.
Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage
heater regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment
shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve for
propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve
located on or near gas meter for natural gas
or using compressed air.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system.
Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid to all
joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect log set and equipment shutoff valve
to gas supply. Check reconnected ttings for
leaks.
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 4).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve for
propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve
located on or near gas meter for natural gas
or using compressed air.
3. Check all joints from gas meter for natural gas
(Figure 5) or propane/LP supply (Figure 6) to
equipment shutoff valve. Apply noncorrosive
leak detection uid to all joints. Bubbles form-
ing show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
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8. Thread the gas control valve onto the close pipe
nipple (see Figure 9). Use thread sealant on the
male threads of the tting (both ends). Thread
the other end of the nipple into the burner
manifold block. Hold the manifold block with
a wrench to prevent stressing the connections
to the burners. Make sure the control knob is
facing the front (see Figure 9).
9. Attach the pilot gas line to the pilot outlet of
the gas control valve and tighten. Connect the
thermopile to the gas control valve (see Figure
10). If using propane/LP gas, see Changing
Pilot Orice, page 8.
Figure 8 - Burner Inlet Fitting with
Orices
FRONT
BURNER
INLET
FITTING
Oricefor
Natural Gas
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Figure 9 - Installing Gas Control Valve
Close Pipe
Nipple
Gas
Control
Valve
Manifold
Block
Burner
Pan
Pilot
Outlet
To Thermopile
Figure 10 - Connecting Pilot Gas Line
and Thermopile to Gas Control Valve
Control Knob
Natural Gas Installation
Note: Be sure all pipe threaded connections are
tight and have thread compound to prevent leaks.
Be sure to use the correct orice for your unit. See
chart in Figure 1 on page 2.
1. Remove burner inlet tting from the front
burner manifold (installed in burner pan). See
Figure 7.
2. Make sure ports on front burner manifold are
facing the front (open side) of burner pan.
Ret if needed.
3. Replace front burner orice with the provided
orice. See chart in Figure 1 on page 2 and
Figure 8. Using thread sealant (resistant to
the action of propane/LP gas) on larger end of
tting, screw the burner inlet tting through
the hole and into the burner manifold. Tighten
using a 7/8" wrench.
4. Apply thread sealant compound to the 3/8"
male threads of the burner inlet tting. Thread
the manifold block (see Figure 7) onto the
burner inlet tting. Use the bottom hole of
the block.
5. Apply thread sealant to the male threads of the
1/4" pipe plug and install into the manifold
block (see Figure 7).
6. Apply thread sealant to the 1/8" brass pipe
nipple and thread it into the manifold block
(see Figure 7). Tighten with 7/16" wrench.
7. Slip the air restrictor over the 1/8" pipe nipple.
Apply thread sealant to the male threads and
install the rear burner nozzle provided with
the GA9153A (see chart in Figure 1 on page
2) onto the tting (see Figure 7). Tighten with
a 9/16" wrench.
Rear Burner
Nozzle
Air Restrictor
Pipe Nipple
Manifold
Block
Front
Burner
Burner
Inlet Fitting
Figure 7 - Kit Assembly
Pipe
Plug
INSTALLATION
Continued
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INSTALLATION
Continued
10. Place the grate assembly over the burner pan.
Install the rear burner bracket onto the grate with
the 2 black Phillips head #10 screws provided.
Do not tighten at this time (see Figure 11).
11. Install the “U” burner from the left side with
the open end in the front (see Figure 11). Hold
the rear of the burner higher than the bracket.
Slide the burner over the air restrictor tting.
Lower the rear of the burner into the slots on
the burner bracket. Install the burner clip and
tighten the nuts and screws.
12. Install the inlet tting into the inlet opening
of the gas control valve (see Figure 12). Use
thread sealant on the male pipe threads (both
ends).
13. Thread the gas supply tting to the replace
gas supply pipe (see Figure 13). Adjust to most
convenient position.
14. Install the gas ex line to the gas supply t-
ting. Carefully shape tube to attach to adapter
tting.
15. Place the burner pan assembly in the center
of the replace oor. Make sure the front of
pan faces forward.
16. Test for leaks following instructions in your
hearth kit owner’s manual under the section
Testing Burner for Leaks.
17. Retighten and adjust the location of the gas
control as necessary. The gas control should
be level, with the control knob to the front.
18. Place valve cover over control valve (see
Figure 14, page 7). Align two slots in valve
cover with the two screw holes on burner pan.
Attach valve cover to gas control valve using
#10 machine screw through rear mounting
hole (see Figure 14, page 7).
19. Mount the pilot and piezo ignitor electrode to
the pilot bracket as shown in Figure 14. Align
all mounting holes and tighten the assembly
with two #8-1/4" screws.
20. Place pilot/bracket assembly between rear
burner tube and grate stand. Align mounting
holes with slots on valve cover and attach as-
sembly using two #10 x 3/8" screws provided
(see Figure 14, page 7).
21. Install ignitor cover and piezo ignitor onto
valve cover as shown in Figure 14, page 7.
Use the provided screws.
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Grate
Burner Pan
Rear
Burner
Bracket
Figure 11 - Installing Burner
“U” Burner
Air Restrictor Fitting
Figure 12 - Installing Inlet Fitting and
Gas Connector Tube
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Gas Inlet
Fitting
Flex
Gas
Line
Gas
Control
Valve
Inlet
Opening
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Figure 13 - Connecting Gas to Appliance
Flex Gas
Line
Gas
Supply
Fitting
Gas Supply Pipe
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Piezo
Ignitor
Electrode
To convert to propane/LP gas, the two main burn-
er orices and pilot orice must be replaced.
Note: Be sure all pipe threaded connections are
tight and have thread compound to prevent leaks.
Be sure to use the correct orice for your unit. See
chart in Figure 1 on page 2.
1. Remove the burner inlet tting from the front
burner manifold (installed in burner pan). See
Figure 7, page 5.
2. Make sure ports on front burner manifold are
facing the front (open side) of burner pan.
Ret if needed.
3. Replace front burner orice with the provided
orice. See chart in Figure 1 on page 2 and
Figure 15. Using thread sealant (resistant to
the action of propane/LP gas) on larger end of
tting, screw the burner inlet tting through
the hole and into the burner manifold. Tighten
using a 7/8" wrench.
4. Apply thread sealant compound to the 3/8" male
threads of the burner inlet tting. Thread the
manifold block (see Figure 12, page 6) onto the
burner inlet tting. Use the bottom hole of the
block.
Figure 15 - Burner Inlet Fitting with
Orice
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Figure 14 - Installing Covers, Piezo
Ignitor and Pilot Assembly
Valve
Cover
Piezo
Ignitor
Pilot
Ignitor Cover
Screw
Thermopile
Pilot
Bracket
BURNER
INLET
FITTING
Injector for
Propane/LP
Gas
INSTALLATION
Continued
5 . Apply thread sealant to the 1/8" brass pipe
nipple and thread it into the manifold block
(see Figure 7, page 6). Tighten with a 7/16"
wrench.
Convert the gas control valve by changing out the
valve regulator portion of the gas valve.
1. Using a TORX T20 or slotted screwdriver, re-
move and discard the three mounting screws,
pressure regulator tower and diaphragm/
spring components (see Figure 16).
Figure 16 - Removing Mounting
Screws, Pressure Regulator Tower and
Diaphragm/Spring Components
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Mounting
Screws
Pressure
Regulator
Tower
Diaphragm/
Spring
Components
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Figure 18 - Installing Propane/LP Pilot Orice
The pilot is provided with a natural gas orice
installed. For propane/LP gas you must remove
it and replace it with an propane/LP orice. The
hardware kit contains an propane/LP orice with
a red stripe for converting the pilot.
1. Gently loosen and remove the pilot line con-
nection from the bracket (see Figure 18).
2. Replace the injector (see Figure 18) with the
propane/LP pilot injector with the red stripe.
3. Replace and tighten the pilot line to the
bracket.
4. Continue with step 6 under Natural Gas Instal-
lation, page 5.
Note: Follow the instructions in your hearth kit
owner’s manual under the section, Testing Burner
for Leaks.
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Pilot
Injector
If you are using the CGHRC remote control
option, you must rst connect the leads of the
receiver to the terminal block on the gas control
(see Figure 19).
1. Connect the leads to the male fast-on terminals
marked TH and TPTH.
2. Install a 9V battery (refer to the instructions
included with the CGHRC).
3.
Install a 9V battery into the hand held
transmitter.
4. Insert the receiver into the simulated log
control cover, with the raised cylinder tting
into the hole in the cover.
5. The cover may be moved aside when operation
of the gas control is necessary.
Figure 19 - Connecting Wire Terminals
Control
Valve
2. Insure that the rubber gasket is properly
positioned on the new pressure regulator
assembly. Install the new pressure regulator
assembly to the valve using the new mount-
ing screws supplied with the kit. Tighten
screws securely (approximately 25 in-lbs.)
See Figure 17.
3. Install the identication label enclosed with the
gas valve regulator to the valve body where it
can easily be seen (see Figure 17).
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 17 - Installing Pressure Regulator
Assembly
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Mounting
Screws
Rubber
Gasket
Identication
Label
If you choose no remote accessories at this time,
the provided jumper wire must be installed to the
terminal block on the gas control. Connect the
lead to the fast-on terminals marked TH and TPTH
(see Figure 19).
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After installation is complete and the unit has been
ignited, it may be necessary to adjust the pilot.
Use a small at-head screwdriver to turn the ow
adjustment screw on the control valve (see Figure
20). Turn the screw counterclockwise to allow
more gas to ow or clockwise to restrict gas ow.
The proper pilot ow will result in a strong blue
ame between 1/2" and 1" long.
Flow
Adjustment
Screw
OPERATING APPLIANCE
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly,
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A. This appliance has a pilot which must be
lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot,
follow these instructions exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the
appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next
to the oor because some gas is heavier than
air and will settle on the oor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric 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 re department.
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Figure 21 - Control Knob and Ignitor
Button Location (Shown as Supplied, No
Control Options)
Control
Knob
Ignitor
Button
Figure 20 - Pilot Flow Adjustment Screw
INSTALLATION
Continued
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 a qualied service tech-
nician or gas supplier. Force or attempted
repair may result in a re or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has
been under water. Immediately call a
qualied service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which
has been under water.
1. STOP! Read the safety information, begin-
ning in column 1.
2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully
open.
3. Set selector switch to OFF position.
WARNING: Burner will come
on automatically within one minute
when the selector switch is in the
4. Press in and turn control knob clockwise
to the OFF position.
5. Wait ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
Then smell for gas, including near the oor.
If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the
safety information, column 1. If you don’t
smell gas, go to the next step.
6. Press in and turn control knob counter-
clockwise to the PILOT position.
Press in control knob for ve (5) seconds
(see Figure 21).
Note: You may be running this log set for
the rst time after hooking up to gas sup-
ply. If so, the control knob may need to be
pressed in for 30 seconds or more. This will
allow air to bleed from the gas system.
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OPERATING APPLIANCE
Continued
7. With control knob pressed in, press and
release ignitor button. This will light pilot.
If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until
pilot lights.
Note: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a
qualied service person or gas supplier for
repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot
with match. To light pilot with match, see
Manual Lighting Procedure.
8. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds
after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release
control knob.
• If control knob does not pop out when
released, contact a qualied service person
or gas supplier for repairs.
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 4
through 8.
9. Slightly push in and turn control knob coun-
terclockwise to the ON position.
10. Wait one minute and switch selector switch
to the ON position to light burner.
Figure 22 - Thermopile and Pilot
Pilot
Thermopile
1. Turn control knob clockwise to the
OFF position.
2. Set se-
lector switch in the OFF position to prevent
draining battery.
You may shut off the burner and keep the pilot
lit by doing one of the following:
1. Turn control knob clockwise to the
PILOT position.
2. Use remote control manual OFF button.
1. Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting
Instructions, page 9.
2. Depress control knob and light pilot with
match.
3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds
after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release
control knob. Now follow steps 9 and 10,
under Lighting Instructions, column 1.
Note: All remote control accessories must
be purchased separately. Follow instructions
included with the remote control.
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Lighting
Instructions
1. After lighting, let pilot flame burn for
about one minute. Turn control knob to
ON position. Slide the selector switch to
the REMOTE position. Note: The burner
may light if hand-held remote ON button
was on when selector switch was last turned
off. You can now turn the burner on and off
with the hand-held remote control unit.
IMPORTANT: Do not leave the selector
switch in the REMOTE position when the
pilot is not lit. This will drain the battery.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to press the ON/OFF
buttons on the hand held remote control
unit for up to 3 seconds to assure proper
operation.
2. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the
burner on and off. When turning burner
off, the pilot will remain lit.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
GA9153A REMOTE READY VALVE/PILOT KIT
DESA warrants this product to be free from defects for one (1) year from the date of rst purchase, provided that
the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.
To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.
This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required
to restore this log set to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Au-
thorized Service Center. Warranty part(s) MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or
Fireplace Manufacturers Inc. who will provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use original factory
replacement parts voids this warranty. The log set MUST be installed by a qualied installer in accordance with
all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit.
This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts
that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse, accidents, lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by
improper installation. Travel, diagnostic cost, labor, transportation and any and all such other costs related to
repairing a defective log set will be the responsibility of the owner.
TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE
OF THE PRODUCT; THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED
WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO ONE (1)
YEAR FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE; AND DESA’S LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE
PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation on implied warranties or exclusion or limitation on
damages may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
For information about this warranty write:
Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory.
We reserve the right to amend these specications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our
standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.
901263-01
Rev. E
05/06
901263 01
2701 Industrial Drive
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
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