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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
VYGF33PR
REMOTE READY
GAS FIREPLACE
SYSTEM
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's in-
structions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by
state or local codes.
*
Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
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mantel, hearth
base, and trim
accessories.
WARNING: Improper installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
vice, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Re-
fer to this manual for correct
installation and operational pro-
cedures. For assistance or ad-
ditional information consult a
qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an unvented
gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy-
gen) from the room in which it
is installed. Provisions for ad-
equate combustion and venti-
lation air must be provided.
Refer to Air for Combustion and
Ventilation section on page 4 of
this manual.
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- Page 1 DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ VYGF33PR QQQQQQ ® REMOTE READY QQQQQQ GAS FIREPLACE SYSTEM QQQQQQQQQ QQQQQQ Shown with optional cabinet QQQQQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQ QQ mantel, hearth QQQQQQQQQ QQQQQQ base, and trim accessories.
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Page 2: Safety Information
DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE SAFETY If you smell gas 12. Do not use a blower insert, heat ex- • shut off gas supply changer insert, fireplace hood or other INFORMATION • do not try to light any appliance accessory not approved for use with this •... -
Page 3: Product Identification
OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT LOCAL CODES IDENTIFICATION Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. One Piece Log Set *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. - Page 4 DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE PRODUCT AIR FOR ings of unusually tight construction, you must provide additional fresh air. FEATURES COMBUSTION AND Unusually tight construction is de- VENTILATION Operation fined as construction where: a. walls and ceilings exposed to the This vent-free fireplace is clean burning.
- Page 5 OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 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 passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.
- Page 6 DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND 12" VENTILATION Ventilation Continued Ventilation Grills Grills QQQQ Into Adjoining Room, Into Adjoining VENTILATION AIR Option 2 Room, Remove QQQQ Option 1 Ventilation Air From Inside Door into Building Adjoining...
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Page 7: Installation
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Note: The instructions below show assem- Use the dimensions shown for rough open- ings to create the easiest installation. See bling and attaching brass trim to fireplace. Built-In Fireplace Installation, page 9. Remove packaging from three pieces NOTICE: This heater is intended of brass trim. -
Page 8: Installation Clearances
DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE wall at installation location. Cut an ac- INSTALLATION cess hole in hearth top to run flexible INSTALLATION Continued gas line to fireplace (see Figure 9). Conventional installation of this fireplace Make sure to locate access hole so cabi-... -
Page 9: Built-In Fireplace Installation
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION BUILT-IN FIREPLACE nailing flange (see Figure 15). INSTALLATION Check all gas connections for leaks. See Continued Checking Gas Connections, page 12. Built-in installation of this fireplace involves Gas Supply, page 11. 10. Install brass trim after final finishing installing fireplace into a framed-in enclo- 10. -
Page 10: Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location
DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO Installation Items Needed FIREPLACE LOCATION Continued Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below. Mantel Clearances for Built-In NOTICE: A qualified service per- • external regulator (supplied by installer) -
Page 11: Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION CONNECTING FIREPLACE CAUTION: Do not pick up log TO GAS SUPPLY Continued base assembly by burners. This could damage burners. Only Installation Items Needed Installation must include a manual shutoff handle base by grates. valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. •... -
Page 12: Checking Gas Connections
DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than Check all joints from manual shutoff 1/2 PSIG valve to thermostat gas valve (see Fig- Continued ure 22). Apply mixture of liquid soap Close manual shutoff valve (see Fig- and water to gas joints. -
Page 13: Installing Logs
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION One Piece Log Set Continued INSTALLING LOGS WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only Middle Section at parts specifically approved with Bottom of this heater may result in property Log Set damage or personal injury. -
Page 14: Operating Fireplace
DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE OPERATING Note: You may be running this LIGHTING heater for the first time after hook- INSTRUCTIONS FIREPLACE ing up to gas supply. If so, the con- trol knob may need to be pressed in... -
Page 15: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance
OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATING OPTIONAL REMOTE After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about one minute. Turn control knob OPERATION FIREPLACE to ON position. Adjust flame adjust- Note: All remote control accessories must ment knob anywhere between HI Continued and LO. Slide the remote selector be purchased separately (see Accessories, switch to the REMOTE position (see page 21). -
Page 16: Inspecting Burners
DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE OPERATING INSPECTING OPTIONAL BLOWER OPERATION FIREPLACE BURNERS Continued Locate the blower switch by opening lower Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame louver on fireplace. Blower switch is lo- • In AUTO mode (GHRCT only), patterns often. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater CAUTION: Never use a wire, and let cool before servicing. Only needle, or similar object to clean Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in a qualified service person should ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ order of operation. - Page 18 DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit 1. Burner orifice clogged 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Main- tenance, page 21) or replace burner orifice 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low 2.
- Page 19 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
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Page 20: Wiring Diagram
You may have further questions about in- cessories, the wires from the switch to the stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. control must be connected exactly as shown. If so, contact DESA International’s Techni- cal Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564). SERVICE HINTS When gas pressure is too low •... -
Page 21: Cleaning And Maintenance
Contact authorized dealers of this product. control areas, burner, and circu- If they can’t supply original replacement lating air passageways of heater part(s), call DESA International’s Techni- clean. Inspect these areas of cal Service Department at 1-800-323-5190. heater before each use. Have... - Page 22 UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from QQQQQQ your local dealer. If they can not supply QQQQQQ these accessories, call DESA International’s QQQQQQ Sales Department at 1-800-432-2382 for HARDWOOD HEARTH BASE QQQQQQ information. You can also write to the ad-...
- Page 23 OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES Continued QQQQ QQQQ RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD QQQQ THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT - GHRCT QQQQ For all models. Allows the gas log heater to QQQQ be operated in a manually or thermostati- cally controlled mode. You can turn the gas QQ QQ QQ QQQQQ log heater on and off without ever leaving...
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Page 24: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE READY MODEL VYGF33PR 104353... -
Page 25: Parts List
OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 21 of this manual. REMOTE READY MODEL VYGF33PR PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 102785-01 Log, Golden Oak... - Page 26 DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VYGF33PR 104353...
- Page 27 OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 21 of this manual. FIREPLACE VYGF33PR PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 101357-01 Top Outer Casing 103207-01...
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Page 28: Warranty Information
VENT-FREE PROPANE GAS FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for three (3) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.