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1. E Outlet To Attic To Inlet E J Air i Ventilated inlet Crawl Space Figure 4 Ventilation Air from Outdoors 119304 01A www desatech com INSTALLATION NOTICE This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat Use this heater along with your primary heating system Do not install this heater as your pri mary heat source If you have a central heating system you may run system s circulating blower while using heater This will help circulate the heatthroughoutthe house In the event of a power outage you can use this heater as your primary heat source Ay WARNING A qualified ser vice person must install fire place Follow all local codes WARNING Never install the fireplace in a bedroom or bathroom inarecreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 42 from the front top or sides of the heater in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas AX CAUTION This fireplace cre ates warm air currents These currents move heat to wall sur faces nextto fireplace Installing fireplace next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities such as but not limited to tobacco smoke aromatic candles clean ingfluids oil or kerosene lamps etc inthe air exist may discol
2. x Knob f a3 e Selector Switch Control Knob Figure 27 Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location Shown as Supplied No Control Options www desatech com 1 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued 7 With control knob pressed in press and release ignitor button This will light pilot The pilot is attached to the front burner If needed keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights Note If pilot does not stay lit contact a qualified 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 qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 4 through 8 beginning on page 17 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 burners 11 Set flame adjustment knob to any level between HI and LO AX WARNING Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF position when you are away from home for long periods of time Heater will come on automati cally with selector switch in the ON position Ignitor Electrode Figure 28 Pilot Natural Ignitor Electrode
3. Figure 10 Installing Cabinet Mantel Nailing Flanges Hearth Base Gas Line Access Hole Figure 11 Location of Nailing Flanges Figure 9 Placing Hearth Base Accessory Against Wall 10 www desatech com 119304 01A INSTALLATION Continued 7 Figure 12 Inserting Fireplace Into Cabinet Mantel BUILT IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Built in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed in enclosure This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall If installing a mantel above the fireplace you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 16 page 12 Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner Actual Framing Height 32 3 8 33 Front Width 34 5 16 35 1 2 Depth 16 11 16 17 3 4 1 Frameinroughopening Use dimensions shown in Figure 13 for the rough opening If installing in a corner use dimensions shown in Figure 14 for the rough opening The height is 33 which is the same as the wall opening above 2 If using blower install and properly ground GA3555 three prong 120 volt electrical out let in fireplace Follow instructions included in kit 3 Install gas piping into fireplace location This installation includes an approved flexible gas line if allowed by local codes after the equip ment shutoff valve The flexible gas line must
4. 1 With utility knife cut the carton all the way around above the staples on the bottom tray Lift the carton off the heater Remove packing Note The hood is located in the packing on the right hand side of the heater front Lift the heater off the bottom tray 2 Locate two screws above top corners of the fireplace screen Remove and discard these screws Lift fireplace screen up and pull out to remove 3 Remove protective packaging applied to logs log base assembly and fireplace Remove fireplace hood from carton insert 5 Check all items for any shipping damage If damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought fireplace PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION This vent free fireplace is clean burning It requires no outside venting There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney Heat is generated by both realistic flames and glowing embers When used without the optional blower the fireplace requires no electricity making it ideal for emergency backup heat SAFETY DEVICE This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free room heat ers The ODS pilot system shuts off the fireplace if there is not enough fresh air PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This fireplace has a piezo ignitor This system requires no matches batteries or other sources to light fireplace OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORY There are four optional remote controls
5. Purchase the optional CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 32 Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment 119304 01A www desatech com 13 INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed 1 5 16 hex socket wrench or nut driver Phillips screwdriver sealant resistant to propane LP gas not provided Remove fireplace screen Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place for shipping These screws are located near top of screen Discard screws Lift fireplace screen up and pull out to remove Remove screws that attach log base assembly to fireplace see Figure 19 Carefully lift up log base assembly and remove from fireplace see Figure 19 Note If adding the G8005 series brick liner acces sory install it now Follow instructions in G8005 accessory kit 3 Route gas line provided by installer from equipment shutoff valve to fireplace Route flexible gas supply line through one of the access holes Attach the flexible gas line to gas supply see Figure 20 Check tightness of flexible gas line attached to gas regulator of fireplace see Figure 20 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections page 15 Replace log base assembly back into fireplace Feed flexible gas line into fireplace base area while replacing log base assembly Make sure the entire flexible gas line
6. Figure 29 Pilot Propane LP TO TURN OFF GAS mE TO APPLIANCE EN Shutting Off Heater 1 Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position 2a Set selector switch in the OFF position 2b If Using Optional Hand Held Remote Set selector switch in the OFF position to keep from draining battery Shutting Off Burners Only pilot stays lit You may shut off the burners and keep the pilot lit by doing one of the following Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position Useremote control manual OFF button Set selector switch in the OFF position HN MANUAL LIGHTING HI PROCEDURE 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting Instructions page 17 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 through 11 column 1 m OPTIONAL HAND HELD REMOTE OPERATION Note remote control accessories must be purchased separately see Accessories page 32 Follow instructions included with the remote control NOTICE You must lightthe pilot before using the hand held re mote control unit See Lighting Instructions page 17 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 Slide the selector switch to the REMOTE position see Figure 30 page 19 Note The burner may light i
7. NOTICE Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch If installed properly these temperatures meet the requirement of the national product standard Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual Note Mantel Shelf All Vertical measurements 10 from top of fireplace opening to bottom of mantel shelf Minimum Non Combustible Material Figure 16 Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built In Installation INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION WARNING This appliance requires a 1 2 NPT National Pipe Thread inlet connection to the pressure regulator A WARNING A qualified service person must connect fireplace to gas supply Follow all local codes CAUTION Never connect pro pane LP fireplace directly to the propane LP supply This fireplace requires an external regulator notsupplied Install the external regulator between the fireplace and propane LP supply AX WARNING Never connect natural gas fireplace to private non utility gas wells This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace make sure you have the items listed below external regulator for propane LP unit only supplied by installer piping check local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas equip
8. PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call DESA Heating Products at 1 866 672 6040 for referral information When calling DESA Heating Products have ready model number of your fireplace the replacement part number SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burners will have delayed ignition heater will not produce specified heat propane LP gas supply may be low for pro pane LP unit You may feel your gas pressure is too low If so contact your local gas supplier TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation operation or troubleshooting If so contact DESA Heating Products 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 DESA Heating Products techni cal services web site at www desatech com 119304 01A www desatech com 27 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY MODELS VSGF33NRC AND VSGF33PRC z E S 29 NG Only 119304 01A www desatech com 28 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 27 of this manual KEY NO 1a 1b llc 1d 1e 1f 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 P
9. between wall ceiling joints between wall panels at penetrations for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings If your home meets all of the three criteria above you must provide additional fresh air See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 7 If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed to Determining Fresh Air Flow For Heater Location Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space Rooms com municating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space Space Includes the room in which you will install fireplace plus any adjoining rooms with doorless pas sageways or ventilation grill
10. Internal Duplex Kit This fireplace accepts a blower assembly with an electrical cord The electrical cord is five feet in length You must locate fireplace within reach of a 120 volt grounded electrical outlet If not you must install an electrical outlet within reach of fireplace power cord The GA3555 outlet accessory may be used for built in applications with blower accessory installed INSTALLING HOOD Install hood to rail already installed in fireplace as shown in Figure 5 page 9 Use 3 Phillips screws provided 8 www desatech com 119304 01A INSTALLATION Continued Figure 5 Installing Hood ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING OPTIONAL PERIMETER TRIM Included with Mantel Accessory Assembled Trim Hanging Notches on Trim Figure 7 Attaching Perimeter Trim to Fireplace INSTALLATION CLEARANCES IMPORTANT If you are recessing the firebox in a wall do not attach trim at this time See Built In Fireplace Installation page 11 Note The instructions below show assembling and attaching trim to fireplace 1 Remove packaging from three pieces of trim WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances If you can provide greater clearances from floor ceiling and adjoining wall 2 Locate four screws two adjusting plates with set screws and two shims in the hard ware packet 3 Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in 4 Slide one end of adjusting plate shim in slot on
11. Pressures Equal To or Less Than Propane LP Gas 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Figure 21 CONNECTIONS 2 Pressurize supply piping system by either 1 Open equipment shutoff valve see Figure 21 opening propane LP supply tank valve for 2 Open main gas valve located on or near gas propane LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas meter for natural gas or open propane LP supply tank valve or using compressed air 3 Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the 3 Check all joints from gas meter to equipment OFF position shutoff valve for natural gas orpropane LPsup 4 Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve ply to equipment shutoff valve for propane LP to gas control valve see Figures 22 or 23 see Figures 22 and 23 Apply noncorrosive Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles form joints Bubbles forming show a leak ing show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 4 Correct all leaks at once 6 Light fireplace see Operating Fireplace page 17 Check all other internal joints for leaks 7 Turn off fireplace see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 18 119304 01A www desatech com 15 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS Ay WARNING Failure to posi tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater
12. and 2 Figure 3 You can also remove door into adjoining room see option 3 Figure 3 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts SS SSS f az Ventilation 7 Grills Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Or Into Adjoining Room em sa Remove Option pon Door into Adjoining Room Option O 3 22 o 222 Bp a Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent AA Ventilated Attic
13. be the last item installed on the gas piping See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location page 12 4 Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening un Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening 6 Attach flexible gas line to gas supply See Con necting Fireplace to Gas Supply page 14 7 Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange see Figure 15 8 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections page 15 9 Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet installed in step 2 10 Install trim after final finishing and or painting of wall see Figure 7 page 9 CX 17 3 4 b 33 35 10 gt Figure 13 Rough Opening for Installing in Wall Figure 14 Rough Opening for Installing in Corner Nails or Wood Screws NG A 2d A Nailing Flanges Figure 15 Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs 119304 01A www desatech com 11 INSTALLATION Continued Mantel Clearances for Built In Installation If placing mantel above built in fireplace you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening NOTICE If your installation does not meet the minimum clear ances shown you must do one of the following raise the mantel to an accept able height remove the mantel
14. low Burner orifice s clogged Contact local natural or pro pane LP gas company Clean burner s see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace burner orifice s Burner backfiring during combustion Burner orifice is clogged or damaged Damaged burner Gas regulator defective Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace burner orifice s Replace damaged burner 3 Replace gas regulator Slightsmokeorodorduringinitial 1 operation Not enough air Gas regulator defective Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing Check burner for dirt and debris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 21 Replace gas control 3 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation 24 www desatech com 119304 01A TROUBLESHOOTING OBSERVED PROBLEM Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Moisture condensation noticed on windows 1 Notenough combustion ven tilation air 1 Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation requirements page 5 Heater produces a whistling noise when burners are lit 1 Turning control knob to HI po sition when burners are cold 2 Air in gas line 3 Air passageways on heater blocked 4 Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice s 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burners until air is removed from line Have gas line checke
15. may result in property damage or personal injury CAUTION Do not remove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly The data plates contain important safety and warranty information It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed Do not modify logs Only use logs supplied with heater k Place bottom log in center of the base assem bly as shown in Figure 24 Rest rear log in back corner sections of base assembly as shown in Figure 24 Make sure log is completely vertical and not leaning in toward burner where the flame will touch the log Position front right log against right side of grate prongs see Figure 24 Position front left log against left side of grate prongs see Figure 24 Place middle right log over front right and bot tom logs as shown in Figure 25 Be sure hole in middle right log seats over pin in bottom log Place middle left log over front left and bot tom logs as show in Figure 25 Be sure hole in middle left log seats over pin in front left log Install fireplace screen by slipping notches of fireplace screen over screws on front of fireplace see Figure 26 Pin on Front Left Log WARNING You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place Make sure fire place screen is in place before running fireplace Assembly Log Figure 24 Installing Bottom Logs Figure 25 Installing Top Logs Notches
16. natural gas units will have a slight curve but flame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color Thermocouple Figure 33 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner Figure 34 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern MAIN BURNER Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heater running All slotted burner flame holes should be open with yellow flame present round burner flame holes should be open with a small blue flame present Some burner flame holes may become blocked by debris or rust with no flame present If so turn off heater and let cool Remove blockage Blocked burner flame holes may create soot FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERN WARNING If front burner flame pattern shows yellow tip ping your fireplace could pro duce increased levels of carbon monoxide Follow instructions below Yellow flame on rear burner is normal 20 www desatech com 119304 01A INSPECTING BURNERS Continued NOTICE Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping Dirt orotherfine particles are burned by fireplace causing brief patches of orange flame Figure 35 shows correct front burner flame pat tern Figure 36 shows incorrect front burner flame pattern The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping at top of blue flame If front burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 36 turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Ap pliance page 18 see T
17. not in cluded that can be purchased separately for this log heater e wall switch wall thermostat hand held ON OFF remote hand held thermostat remote See Accessories page 32 OPTIONAL BLOWER ASSEMBLY ACCESSORY This fireplace accepts an optional blower assembly not included The GA3650T Series blower oper ates thermostatically and features a variable speed control The GA3750 Series operates manually and also features a variable speed control The blower circulates heated air from the fireplace into the room Use of blower is optional See Ac cessories page 32 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construc tion unless provisions are provid ed for adequate combustion and ventilation air Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel burning appliances in your home Today s homes are built more energy efficient than ever New materials increased insulation and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in During heating months home owners want their homes as airtight as possible 119304 01A www desatech com 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued While it is good to make your home energy effi cient your home needs to breathe Fres
18. of Btu Hr used The space in the example is a confined space because the actual Btu Hr used is more than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support You must provide ad ditional fresh air Your options are as follows Example A Rework worksheet adding the space of an adjoin ing room Ifthe extra space provides an unconfined space remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air From Inside Building B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventila tion Air From Outdoors C Install a lower Btu Hr fireplace if lower Btu Hr size makes room unconfined If the actual Btu Hr used is less than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support the space is an un confined space You will need no additional fresh air ventilation AX WARNING If the area in which the heater may be oper ated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one ofthe methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSIZ223 1 NFPA 54 Section 5 3 or applicable local codes VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining un confined space When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must provide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces see options 1
19. pinched or wet Piezo ignitor nut is loose Broken ignitor cable Bad piezo ignitor Ignitor electrode broken Ignitor electrode positioned wrong up 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base panel of log set Nut is located behind base panel Replace ignitor cable Replace piezo ignitor 4 5 6 Replace pilot assembly 7 Replace pilot assembly When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition 1 Gas supply turned off or equip ment shutoff valve closed 2 Control knob not in PILOT position 3 Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines when in stalled 5 Depleted gas supply propane LP only 6 ODS pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct 1 Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve 2 Turn control knob to PILOT position 3 Press in control knob while in PILOT position 4 Continue holding down control knob Repeat igniting opera tion until air is removed 5 Contact local propane LP gas company 6 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace ODS pilot assembly 7 Replace gas regulator 119304 01A www desatech com 23 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS pilot lights but flame goes 1 Control knob
20. 9304 01 www desatech com 29 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE MODELS VSGF33NRC AND VSGF33PRC 30 www desatech com 119304 01A FIREPLACE MODELS VSGF33NRC AND VSGF33PRC This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 27 of this manual NO PART NO 1 101357 03 103207 01 2 3 4 H 5 098304 01 6 i 8 102455 18 101353 01CK 9 101712 02 10 i 11 099230 01 12 101872 03 B 14 15 101514 01 16 11084 26 17 098304 02 18 101727 03 100639 01 103590 01 104313 01 104313 02 M10908 2 PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION E Top Outer Casing Outer Casing 102758 02CK 102759 02CK Phillips Pan Head Screw 10 101351 01CK Right Front Side Left Front Side Top Front Louver Middle Front Rail _ Firebox Hood Firebox Support Shoulder Screw Firebox Top Outer Base Firebox Wrapper Cover Hex Screw 10 Phillips Pan Head Screw 6 20 38 Screen Assembly PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN mum Caution Decal Decal Strip Hinge Pin Hinge Pin Screw Slotted Hex Head Tapping Not a field replaceable part QTY RRR m M 119304 01A www desatech com 31 ACCESSORIES NOTICE All accessories may not be available for all fireplace models Pu
21. ART NO 113621 08 113621 09 113621 10 113621 11 113621 12 113621 07 099387 09 099387 12 M11084 38 098304 01 103779 01 103778 01 098249 01 112713 03 112465 02 112466 02 112705 03 098271 12 111435 01 101004 08 101004 01 104241 02 103782 01 103284 03 a 112708 05 097809 02 M12461 26 098265 02 103781 01 103781 02 099998 01 101004 14 101004 15 101628 03 M11084 38 901056 01 099387 14 1099918 02 M11084 26 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN mmm 100563 01 Warning Plate 103877 01 Lighting Instructions Plate DESCRIPTION Front Left Log Middle Right Log Middle Left Log Bottom Log Back Log Front Right Log Pilot Tube Pilot Tube Screw Screw 10 Phillips Black O D S Pilot O D S Pilot Nut Pilot Bracket Front Burner Assembly Rear Burner Assembly Base Assembly Ignitor Cable Firebox Bottom Piezo Ignitor Front Burner Injector Front Burner Injector Switch Bracket Valve Bracket Wiring Harness Burner Tube Adapter 10 32 Screw Elbow Male Gas Valve Assembly Gas Valve Assembly Switch Rear Burner Injector Rear Burner Injector Flex Hose Screw 3 8 Flare x 1 2 NPT Pilot Tube Pilot Regulator Screw Not a field replaceable part gt gt AO O MES ess PS 0 fo JS 55 fey gt 1 1 11
22. DESA HEATING PRODUCTS UNVENTED VENT FREE GAS FIREPLACE OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 12 are certified in the U S by NFI e National Fireplace Institute TIT We recommend that our products be installed and serviced by professionals who CERTIFIED www nficertified org Shown with optional cabinet mantel with hearth base and trim accessories VSGF33PRC AND VSGF33NRC REMOTE READY FIREPLACE SYSTEM 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 INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for future reference For more information visit www desatech com TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information 3 Product Id
23. STRUCTIONS WARNING You mustoperate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place Make sure fire place screen is installed before running fireplace 119304 01A NOTICE Duringinitial operation of new fireplace burning logs will give off a paper burning smell Open damper or window to vent smell This will only last a few hours 3 STOP Read the safety information in column 1 Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open Set selector switch in OFF position WARNING Burners will come on automatically within one minute when the selector switch is in the ON position after the pilot is lit 4 Press in and turn control knob clockwise 2 N to the OFF position Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information column 1 If you don t smell gas go to the next step Press in and turn control knob counter clockwise 47 gt to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see Figure 27 Note You may be running this heater for the first 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 CAUTION Do not try to ad just heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve Ignitor Button Flame Adjustment
24. Screws for Mounting Screen Figure 26 Installing Fireplace Screen www desatech com 119304 01A OPERATING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING L WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage per sonal injury or loss of life A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor 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 Inmediately 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 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 qualified service tech nician or gas supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water LIGHTING IN
25. You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position If using com pressed air in a can please follow the directions on the can If you don t follow directions on the can you could damage the pilot assembly 1 Shut off the unit including the pilot Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes 2 Inspect burner pilot and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt see Figure 37 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner 4 Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again Remove any large particles of dust dirt lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle 5 Blow air into the primary air holes on the injector holder Injector Holder Ports Slots Burner Tube Primary Air Inlet Holes Figure 37 Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube 119304 01A www desatech com 21 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued 6 In case any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4 page 21 Clean the pilot assembly also A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot as sembly There is a small pilot air inlet hole about 2 from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly see Figure 38 With the unit off lightly blow air through the air inlet hole You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available Ports Slots Pilot Air Inlet Hole Fig
26. antel will cover it when installed Note You can secure base to floor using wood screws Countersink screw heads and putty over Route flexible gas line through access hole in hearth base Center cabinet mantel on hearth base see Figure 10 Make sure mantel is flush against wall Break off nailing flanges see Figure 11 with hammer or pliers Electrical Outlet Rigid Pipe and Gas Shutoff Valve 10 11 12 Em Zs Place cardboard or other protective material on top of hearth base Carefully set fireplace on protective material with back of fireplace inside mantel opening Attach flexible gas line from fireplace gas regulator to gas supply See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply page 14 If blower is installed route blower electrical cord through access holes in either side of fireplace Note Bushing may be moved if necessary Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet mantel Be careful not to scratch or damage hearth base cabinet mantel or any laminate trim on hearth base Remove protective material from top of hearth base and from front of fireplace if any Note You can secure fireplace to hearth or floor Open lower louver Locate screw holes in bottom of base Tighten wood screws through these holes and into hearth or floor Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections page 15 Cabinet Mantel
27. d by local natural or propane LP gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clearances see page 9 4 Clean burners see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace burner orifice s White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 1 When heated vapors from furniture polish wax carpet cleaners etc may turn into white powder residue 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products Remote does not function 1 Battery is not installed Bat tery power is low 1 Replace 9 volt batteries in receiver and remote control Yellow flame in front burner dur ing burner combustion 1 Not enough air 2 Gas regulator defective 1 Check burner s for dirt and debris If found clean burner s see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 21 2 Replace gas regulator Fireplace produces a clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off 1 Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling 1 This is normal with most heat ers If noise is excessive contact qualified service person Dark residue on logs inside of their fireplace Note Afterremov ing all causes of residue deposits completely clean fireplace and appliance offresidue before reus ing appliance 1 Improper log placement 2 Drafts or other air currents affecting flame pattern 3 Air holes at burner inlet blocked 4 Burner flame holes b
28. e Equipment Shutoff Valve Supply page 14 E j IM S PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Gas Net Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 1 Disconnect fireplace with its main gas valve control valve and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage fireplace regulator WY Figure 22 Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Gas Control Valve 2 Capoffopenend of gas pipe where equipment shutoff val ted RAD ONU RUE Equipment Shutoff Valve J ps 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 E Gas Control Valve Propane LP Supply Tank 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 2 5 Correct all leaks at once Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings for leaks Figure 23 Checking Gas Joints for Test
29. e 9 a AA SNS 7 8 idi no s y Mitered FIREBOX 5 i 2 4 6 10 12 14 16 Shim Edge INCHES Mitered Slot Minimum 16 from Side Wall Slot Edge Figure 8 Minimum Clearance for Figure 6 Assembling Perimeter Trim Combustible to Wall 119304 01A www desatech com 9 INSTALLATION Continued CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Conventional installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace along with the corner face or cabinet mantel with hearth base accessories against a wall in your home Follow the instructions in this section to install the fireplace in this manner 1 Assemble cabinet mantel hearth base and trim accessories Assembly instructions are included with each accessory When installing blower install a properly grounded 120 volt three prong electrical out let at fireplace location if an outlet is not there If possible locate outlet so cabinet mantel will cover it when installed see Figure 9 Install gas piping to fireplace location This installation includes an approved flexible gas line if allowed by local codes after the equip ment shutoff valve The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location page 12 Place hearth base accessory against wall at instal lation location Cut an access hole in hearth top to run flexible gas line to fireplace see Figure 9 Make sure to locate access hole so cabinet m
30. e 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 fireplaces 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 clogged fire place valves Never use sealant on flare threads External Propane LP Regulator Supply Tank Vent Pointing Down Figure 17 External Regulator on Propane LP Supply Tank with Vent Pointing Down A WARNING Use pipe joint sealantthatis resistantto liquid petroleum LP gas We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 18 Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system between fuel supply and fireplace Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into fireplace gas controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong fireplace may not run properly CSA Design Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1 8 NPT Tap Natural Gas From Gas Meter 5 W C to 10 5 W C 3 Minimum Pressure Propane LP From External Regulator 11 W C to 14 W C Pressure Figure 18 Gas Connection Cap Pipe Tee Nipple Joint Sediment Trap
31. ed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohib ited by 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 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 IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble op erate or service this heater Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning 119304 01A SAFETY INFORMATION Continued AX DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with head aches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs the heater may not be working properly Get fresh air at once Have heater serviced Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others These include pregnant women people with heart or lung disease or anemia those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes Natural and Propane LP Gas Natural and pro pane LP gases are odorless An odor making agent is added to the gas The odor help
32. entification ees 4 Local Codes ei ae eo tia e ke 5 Unpacking 2 eoi E 5 Product 5 Air For Combustion and Ventilation 5 clu f 8 Operating 17 Inspecting 20 Cleaning and 21 Wiring Diagram ote Specifications Troubleshooting Replacement Parts Service Hints Technical Servic6 ceri cene Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List 28 IACCOSSOMOS 32 Warranty Information Back Cover SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING Improper in stallation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property dam age Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational proce dures For assistance or additional information consult a qualified in staller service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heat er It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ven tilation section on page 5 of this manual 2 www desatech com This appliance may be in stall
33. equate clearances around air openings PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Rear Log Set Burner Optional Base Assembly Figure 1 Log Base Assembly Top Outer Casing Fireplace Hood Top Louver Assembly Firebox Support Optional Blower Assembly Not Included Bottom Screen Louver Assembly Assembly Figure 2 Fireplace LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care Follow all local codes In the absence of local codes use the lat est edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Available from American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 Note Where listed vented decorative logs are required thermostat operation is not permitted www desatech com 119304 01A LOCAL CODES Continued State of Massachusetts The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Mas sachusetts Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas fired supplemental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit Vent free gas products are prohibited for bedroom and bathroom installation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts UNPACKING AX CAUTION Donotremove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly The data plates contain important warranty and safety information
34. f hand held remote 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 or ON position when the pilot is not lit This will drain the battery 18 www desatech com 119304 01A OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued Flame Adjustment Knob a OFF LAG O O REMOTE Vena gt Control Knob in On Position Selector Switch in Remote Position Optional Hand Held Remote Control Figure 30 Setting the Selector Switch Control Knob and Flame Adjustment Knob for Hand Held Remote Operation ON OFF MODEL HRC100 Hold the control button on the hand held remote until burner turns on Hold the control button again until burner turns off see Figure 31 TO LOCK press both buttons on hand held remote control until light stops flashing Hand held remote control is now locked If the fire is on it will be turned off automatically In the locked state the light will not light up when any button is pressed TO UNLOCK press both buttons together on hand held remote control until the light stops flashing The hand held remote is now unlocked Control Button Turns Burners On and Off Figure 31 On Off Hand Held Remote Control Unit THERMOSTAT MODEL HRC200 The hand held remote can be operated using either the manual mode MANU or thermo static mode AUTO see Fi
35. gure 32 To select Fahrenheit Centigrade mode display carefully press the mode button with the end of a paper clip or similar blunt object Manual Mode 1 Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn on the hand held remote control 2 Press the MANU button to turn on the fireplace 3 Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn off the fireplace Auto Thermostatic Mode 1 Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn on the hand held remote control 2 Press AUTO button to select this mode 3 Set the desired room temperature by press ing the TEMP or buttons 4 Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn off the fireplace Note Do not leave the hand held remote in the AUTO mode close to the fireplace The radiant heat from the fireplace will turn off the fireplace Ideally place the hand held remote in the center of the room facing towards the fireplace Note Do not hold the hand held remote for a long time Body temperature will affect its operation in the AUTO mode Digital Turns Hand Display Held Remote Shows On or Off and bi wi Allows You and Setting to Choose the Manual Turns Setting Burners On or Off Selects Auto Setting Decreases Room Temperature Room in AUTO ae Temperature Mode in AUTO Locks System y Mode to Prevent Accidental Ignition Figure 32 Thermostat Hand Held Remote Control Unit Selec
36. h air must enter your home All fuel burning appliances need fresh air for proper combustion and ventilation Exhaust fans fireplaces clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate You must provide adequate fresh air for these appliances This will insure proper venting of vented fuel burning appliances PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation spaces in homes fall into one of the three fol lowing ventilation classifications 1 Unusually Tight Construction 2 Unconfined Space 3 Confined Space The information on pages 5 through 7 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ven tilation However in buildings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the out side atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6 x 10 71 kg per pa sec m or less with openings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames between sole plates and floors
37. is in fireplace base area Reattach log base assembly to fireplace with screws removed in step 2 AX CAUTION Do not pick up log base assembly by burner This could damage burner Only handle base by grates Figure 19 Removing Log Base Assembly From Fireplace To Fireplace Gas Equipment Shutoff Regulator Valve Provided by Installer To External Flexible Gas Line from Fireplace Gas Regulator Natural Gas To Gas Meter Figure 20 Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS 4 WARNING Testall gas piping and connections internal and external to unit for leaks after installing or servicing Correct all leaks at once NOTICE Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibility from the fireplace see Figure 20 The flexible gas supply line con nection to the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible www desatech com AX WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Apply anoncorrosive leak detec tion fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once 119304 01A INSTALLATION Continued Equipment Shutoff Valve CAUTION Make sure exter nal regulator has been installed between propane LP supply and fireplace See guidelines under Connecting Fireplace to Gas T T Closed Figure 21 Equipment Shutoff Valv
38. l areas of your appliance FIREBOX BRICK LINER G8005 Series Not Shown For all models Ceramic fiber firebox liner adds the look of real brick 119304 01A www desatech com 33 NOTES 34 www desatech com 119304 01A NOTES 119304 01A www desatech com 35 WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty We make no other warranty expressed or implied LIMITED WARRANTY VENT FREE GAS FIREPLACE DESA Heating Products 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 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 heater to proper operating condition and an all
39. locked 1 Properly locate logs see In stalling Logs page 16 2 Eliminate source of drafts around heater 3 Clean out air holes at burner inlet Periodically repeat as needed 4 Remove blockage 119304 01A www desatech com 25 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING If you smell gas Shut off gas supply Do not try to light any appliance building low the gas supplier s instructions Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Fol If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department IMPORTANT Operating fireplace where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning supplies paint paint remover cigarette smoke cements and glues new carpet or textiles etc create fumes These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors These odors will disappear over time OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Fireplace produces unwanted 1 Heater burning vapors from odors paint hair spray glues cleaners chemicals new carpet etc See IMPOR TANT statement above 2 Low fuel supply propane LP only 3 Gas leak See Warning statement above 1 Open window to ventilate room Stop using odor causing prod ucts while heater is running Refill supply tank propane LP only Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 15 Fireplace shu
40. ment shutoff valve test gauge connection sediment trap optional tee joint pipe wrench approved flexible gas line with gas connector if allowed by local codes not provided ACSA design certified equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Purchase the optional CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 32 12 www desatech com 119304 01A INSTALLATION Continued 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 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 17 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet AX CAUTION Use only new black ironorsteel pipe Internally tinned copper tubing may be used in cer tainareas Check yourlocalcodes Use pipe of 1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fire place If pipe is too small undue loss of volume will occur 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 fireplace see Figure 18 IMPORTANT Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessibl
41. mitered edge of top trim see Figure 6 5 Slide other end of adjusting plate shim in slot on mitered edge of side trim see Figure 6 6 While firmly holding edges of trim together tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side B 8 Tighten trim hanging screws 10 x 6 25 shoul Carefully follow the instructions below This will ensure safe installation Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material Side Wall and Ceiling Figure 6 A Clearances from the side of the fireplace cabinet to any combustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 8 Example The face of a mantel bookshelf etc is made of combustible material and protrudes 3 from the wall This combus tible material must be 4 from the side of the fireplace opening see Figure 8 Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 42 der into holes in cabinets Place the assembled trim onto fireplace cabinet Align hanging notches MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS on trim with hanging screws on side of fireplace Top Left and Bottom see Figure 7 Push trim firmly into place sliding Right Sides and Rear hanging notches over hanging screws 0 16 0 Set Screws b Side Trim Adjusting Top Example Plate im T 51 4 ss
42. must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen and hood in place Make sure fire place screen and hood are in place before running heater Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible ma terials gasoline and other flam mable vapors and liquids 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 Do not place propane LP supply tank s in side any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outdoors propane LP units only 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 Follow the gas supplier s instructions if you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department This fireplace shall not be installed in a bed room or bathroom Do not use this fireplace as a wood burning fireplace Use only the logs provided with the fireplace 119304 01A www desatech com 3 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones vermiculite or rock wool Using these added items can cause sooting Do not add lava rock around base Rock and debris could fall into the control area of fireplace To prevent the creation of soot follow the instruc
43. nal with built in installation Provides a finished appearance covering rough and or unfinished mantel or wall opening edges etc Polished Brass Trim PT32PB included with mantel accessory EXTRUDED LOUVER KIT Not Shown GA9094 Polished Brass GAP9094 Platinum GABB9094 Brushed Brass For all models Optional extruded louvers kit includes 2 louvers RECEIVER AND HAND HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT HRC200 For all models Allows the gas log heater to be operated in a manually or thermostatically con trolled mode You can turn the gas log heater on and off without ever leaving the comfort of your easy chair RECEIVER AND HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT HRC100 For all models Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off by using a hand held remote control 32 www desatech com 119304 01A ACCESSORIES Continued WALL MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH GWMT1 Not Shown For all models The desired comfort setting can be selected on the wall thermostat and the fireplace will automatically cycle from pilot to the heat setting selected WALL MOUNT ON OFF SWITCH GWMS2 Not Shown For all models Allows the gas fireplace to be turned on and off with a wall switch CLEANING KIT GCK Not Shown For all models Your vent free gas appliance re quires regular cleaning and maintenance to prevent performance problems This kit gives you the tools and instructions to make it easy to clean all critica
44. not fully 1 Press in control knob fully out when control knob is re leased 2 pressed in Control knob not pressed in long enough Equipment shutoff valve not fully open Pilot flame not touching thermocouple which allows thermocouple to cool caus ing pilot flame to go out This problem could be caused by one or both of the following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot Thermocouple connection loose at control valve Thermocouple damaged Control valve damaged 2 3 4 After ODS pilot lights keep con trol knob pressed in 30 seconds Fully open equipment shutoff valve A Contact local natural or propane LP gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace ODS pilot assembly Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more Replace pilot assembly Replace control valve Burner does not light after ODS 1 pilot is lit Inlet gas pressure is too low Burner orifice s clogged Thermopile leads disconnected or improperly connected Burner will not come on in remote position Contact local natural or pro pane LP gas company Clean burner s see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace burner orifice s Reconnect leads see Wiring Diagram page 22 Replace battery in transmitter and receiver Delayed ignition of one or both 1 burners Manifold pressure is too
45. or walls or cause odors Note Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear sides or top of your fireplace except where standoff spacers are integrally attached If standoff spacers are attached to your fireplace these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing materials Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest installation See Built In Fire place Installation page 11 IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add moisture to the air Although this is beneficial installing fire place in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Combustion and Ventilation page 5 IMPORTANT Make sure the fireplace is level If fireplace is not level log set will not work properly CHECK GAS TYPE Use the correct gas type natural or propane LP for your fireplace If your gas supply is not cor rect do not install fireplace Call dealer where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace A 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 AX WARNING This appliance is equipped for natural or pro pane LP gas Field conversion is not permitted ELECTRICAL HOOKUP Models GA3750 Series and GA3650T Series Blower Accessories and GA3555
46. ow 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 specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state For information about this warranty write OE S A HEATING PRODUCTS 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 www desatech com 119304 01 Rev A NOT A UPC ae
47. owance for labor when provided by a DESA Heating Products Authorized Service Center Warranty part s MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and or DESA Heating Products who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty The heater MUST be installed by a qualified 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 heater 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 INCLUD ING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO FOUR 4 YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE AND DESA HEATING PRODUCTS LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA HEATING PRODUCTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not all
48. rchase these fireplace accessories from your lo cal dealer If they can not supply these accessories call DESA Heating Products at 1 866 672 6040 for information You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 For all models Equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap Fits 1 2 NPT pipe BLOWER ACCESSORY GA3750 8 GA3650T SERIES For all models Manual variable control and au tomatic thermostat variable control A blower will increase air flow to maximize heat distribution MANTELS Not Shown GMC55F Cabinet Mantel amp Base Stained Oak Traditional Design W36AU Cabinet Mantel amp Base Unfinished Traditional Design GMC56F Corner Mantel amp Base Stained Oak Traditional Design C36AU Corner Mantel amp Base Unfinished Traditional Design W36DS Cabinet Mantel amp Base Red Oak Stained Birch Keystone Design DUPLEX OUTLET KIT GA3555 Not Shown For all models For built in installation when ac cessory blowers are used INFORMATION VIDEO 108917 01 Not Shown For all models A care and maintenance video is avail able by calling 1 866 672 6040 You may also email your request to productsupport desaint com FIRE CRACKLE CF6 A Not Shown Creates the sound of a real burning fire PERIMETER TRIM ACCESSORY Not Shown PT32 Black PT32B Brushed Brass PT32PB Polished Brass PT32P Platinum For all models Optio
49. roubleshooting page 23 Figure 35 Correct Burner Flame Pattern Yellow Tipping At Top of Blue Flame Figure 36 Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE AR WARNING Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning CAUTION You must keep control areas burner and cir culating air passageways of fireplace clean Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material pet hair etc WARNING Failure to keep the primary air opening s of the burner s clean may resultin sooting and property damage BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas This provides a clean burning flame Keep these holes clear of dust dirt lint and pet hair Clean these air inlet holes prior to each heating season Blocked air holes will create soot We recommend that you clean the unit every three months during operation and have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local computer store hardware store or home center may carry compressed air in a can
50. s between the rooms 1 Determine the volume of the space length x width x height Length x Width x Height volume of space Example Space size 20 ft length x 16 ft width x 8 ft ceiling height 2 560 cu ft volume of space cu ft If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space N Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine the maximum Btu Hr the space can support volume of space x 20 Maxi mum Btu Hr the space can support Example 2 560 cu ft volume of space x 20 51 200 maximum Btu Hr the space can support 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space Vent free fireplace Btu Hr Gas water heater Btu Hr Gas furnace Btu Hr Vented gas heater Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs Btu Hr Other gas appliances Btu Hr Total Btu Hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Di rect vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 6 www desatech com 119304 01A AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Example Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr Vent free fireplace __ 33 000 Btu Hr Total __73 000 Btu Hr 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used Btu Hr maximum the space can support Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used 51 200 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 73 000 Btu Hr actual amount
51. s you detect a gas leak However the odor added to the gas can fade Gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all warn ings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater AX WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous AX WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory notap proved for use with this heater AX WARNING Do notallowfans to blow directly into the fireplace Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cause sooting Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance Never place any objects on the heater Fireplace front and screen be come very hot when running fire place Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition Fire place will remain hot for a time after shutdown Allow surfaces to cool before touching Carefully supervise young chil dren when they are in the room with fireplace When using the optional hand held remote ac cessory keep selector switch in the OFF position to prevent children from turning on burners with remote You
52. tions HRC200 Safety Features When away from home for an extended period of time or as a child safety feature to prevent accidental ignition of the fireplace the receiver ON OFF REMOTE switch should be in the OFF position Auto Shutoff Feature 1 If the average room temperature exceeds 82 degrees Fahrenheit 28 degrees Centi grade the hand held remote control will perform a safety override and shut the fireplace off This feature is not available in the MANU mode 119304 01A www desatech com 19 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued 2 The receiver continuously receives signals from the hand held remote to control the room temperature If the hand held remote is misplaced obstructed or for any reason cannot transmit to the receiver the receiver will shut off the fireplace after 8 minutes Key Pad Lock Feature This feature allows the user to lock unlock the keypad on the hand held remote in the MANU or AUTO mode to prevent inadvertent operation i e children operating the hand held remote control etc The keypad is locked in either on or off Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn the unit on or off m OPTIONAL BLOWER OPERATION AX WARNING This fireplace has athree prong groundedelectrical plug This plug helps protect you againstelectrical shock Only con nect plug to a properly grounded three prongreceptacle Do notcut or remove the grounding prong from this plug Locate the blo
53. tions in Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 Before using furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated the vapors from these products may create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run properly This fireplace has an Oxygen Deple tion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS shuts down the fireplace if enough fresh airis not available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation page 5 If fireplace keeps shutting off see Troubleshooting page 23 Do not run fireplace where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored under dusty conditions Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other objects Do not use fireplace if any part has been exposed to or under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the fireplace and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken Do not operate fireplace if a log is chipped dime sized or larger Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair fireplace Operating fireplace above elevations of 4 500 feet could cause pilot outage To prevent performance problems in propane LP units do not use propane LP fuel tanks of less than 100 lbs capacity propane LP units only Provide ad
54. ts off in use ODS 1 Not enough fresh air is operates available 2 Low line pressure 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged Open window and or door for ventilation Contact local natural or pro pane LP gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 Gasodoreven whencontrolknob 1 Gas leak See Warning is in OFF position statement above Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 15 2 Control valve or gas control 2 Replace control valve or gas defective control Gas odor during combustion 1 Foreign matter between 1 Take apart gas tubing and control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warning statement above remove foreign matter Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 15 26 www desatech com 119304 01A REPLACEMENT PARTS Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call DESA Heating Products Technical Service Department at 1 866 672 6040 When calling DESA Heating Products have ready your name and address model and serial numbers of your fireplace how fireplace was malfunctioning type of gas used propane LP or natural gas purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the part to the factory
55. ure 38 Pilot Inlet Air Hole LOGS e Ifyou remove logs for cleaning refer to Install ing Logs page 16 to properly replace logs Replacelog s if broken or chipped dime sized or larger WIRING DIAGRAM Note For proper operation of optional accessories the wires from the switch to the control must be connected exactly as shown Thermopile SPECIFICATIONS Model VSGF33NRC Rating Variable 21 500 33 000 Btu Hr Type Gas Natural Gas Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Manifold 3 5 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 10 5 Minimum 5 Shipping Weight 122 lbs For input adjustment Model VSGF33PRC Rating Variable 21 500 33 000 Btu Hr Type Gas Propant LP Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Manifold 7 9 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 13 Minimum Lu Shipping Weight 122 lbs For input adjustment 22 www desatech com 119304 01A TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before servicing Only 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 troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at ODS pilot 1 Ignitor electrode not con nected to ignitor cable 2 Ignitor cable
56. wer switch by opening lower louver on fireplace Blower switch is located at lower left inside louver door The GA3650TB thermostat controlled blower has a variable speed control with an ON OFF switch The blower will start when the ther mostat senses a sufficient increase in firebox temperature The GA3750A variable speed blower also has an ON OFF switch built into the variable speed control Note for GA3650TB Only If you are using GA3650TB blower your fireplace and blower will not turn on and off at the same time The fireplace may run for several minutes before the blower turns on After the heater modulates to the pilot position the blower will continue to run The blower will shut off after the firebox temperature decreases Note It is safe to operate fireplace with blower turned off However the blower helps distribute heated air from the fireplace Follow installation instructions included with the blower accessory INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat terns often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 32 shows a correct pilot flame pattern Figure 33 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incorrect pilot flame is not properly heating the thermocouple When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 33 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appli ance page 18 see Troubleshooting page 23 Note The pilot flame on

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