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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Shown with optional cabinet mantel, hearth base and trim accessories.
EFS33PRB, EFS33NRB, VSGF33PRB AND VSGF33NRB
REMOTE-READY 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
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Do not try to light any appliance.
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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
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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.
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Page 1: What To Do If You Smell Gas
UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Shown with optional cabinet mantel, hearth base and trim accessories. EFS33PRB, EFS33NRB, VSGF33PRB AND VSGF33NRB REMOTE-READY 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. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service, or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. -
Page 3: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: This product con- tains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm. IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this heater. Im- proper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, elec-... -
Page 4: Product Identification
SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appli- ance is not convertible for use with other gases. 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) in- side any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP units only). -
Page 5: Local Codes
LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all lo- cal codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest 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. - Page 6 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued While it is good to make your home energy effi- cient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh 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.
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Page 7: Combustion And Ventilation Air
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Example: 40,000 Gas water heater _____________ Btu/Hr 33,000 Vent-free fireplace _____________ Btu/Hr 73,000 Total _____________ 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) Example: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support) -
Page 8: Installation
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. - Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING OPTIONAL PERIMETER TRIM (Included with Mantel Accessory) IMPORTANT: If you are recessing the firebox in a wall, do not attach trim at this time. See Built-In Fireplace Installation, pages 11 and 12. Note: The instructions below show assembling and attaching trim to fireplace.
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Page 10: Conventional Fireplace Installation
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. Note: The instructions in this section show instal- lation using the cabinet mantel and the G3333F/G3334U/G3004W/G3335F/G3007U se-... - Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued 11. 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.
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Page 12: Local Codes
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: •... - Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued For propane/LP units, the installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will re- duce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce in- coming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pres- sure, heater regulator damage could occur.
- Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) 1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place for ship- ping.
- Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections, internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Cor- rect all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak de- tection fluid to all joints.
- Page 16 7. Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 18). INSTALLING LOGS (MODELS EFS33NRB, EFS33PRB, VSGF33NRB, AND VSGF33PRB) WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only...
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Page 17: Operating Fireplace
OPERATING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 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. - Page 18 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued 7. With control knob pressed in, press and re- lease 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.
- Page 19 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued Flame Adjustment Knob REMOTE Selector Switch in Remote Position (Optional Hand- Held Remote Control) Figure 31 - Setting the Selector Switch, Control Knob, and Flame Adjustment Knob for Hand-Held Remote Operation ON/OFF MODEL GHRCB Hold the control button on the hand-held remote until burner turns on.
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Page 20: Inspecting Burners
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... -
Page 21: Cleaning And Maintenance
INSPECTING BURNERS Continued NOTICE: Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping. Dirt or other fine particles are burned by fireplace, causing brief patches of orange flame. Figure 36 shows correct front burner flame pat- tern. Figure 37 shows incorrect front burner flame pattern. -
Page 22: Wiring Diagram
Note: For proper operation of optional accesso- ries, the wires from the switch to the control must be connected exactly as shown. SPECIFICATIONS Ports/ Slots MODELS EFS33NRB and VSGF33NRB Btu (Variable) Type Gas Ignition Pressure Manifold Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot... - Page 24 OBSERVED PROBLEM ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released Burner does not light after ODS/ pilot is lit Delayed ignition of one or both burners Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during ini- tial operation TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE...
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Page 25: Shut Off Gas Supply
OBSERVED PROBLEM Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Heater produces a whistling noise when burners are lit White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture Remote does not function (GHRC and GHRCTA only) WARNING: If you smell gas •... - Page 26 OBSERVED PROBLEM Fireplace produces unwanted odors Fireplace shuts off in use (ODS operates) Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion Dark residue on logs inside of their fireplace Note: After re- moving all causes of residue de- posits, completely clean fireplace and appliance off residue before reusing appliance...
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Page 27: Replacement Parts
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’ tech- nical services web site at www.desatech.com www.desatech.com... -
Page 28: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY MODELS EFS33NRB, VSGF33NRB, EFS33PRB AND VSGF33PRB www.desatech.com 113132-01A... -
Page 29: 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. PART NUMBER EFS33NRB VSGF33NRB 110881-04 110881-05 110881-06 099387-12 M11084-26 098304-01 103779-01 098249-01 101006-02 101330-05 109824-02... - Page 30 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE MODELS EFS33NRB, VSGF33NRB, EFS33PRB AND VSGF33PRB www.desatech.com 113132-01A...
- Page 31 FIREPLACE MODELS EFS33NRB, VSGF33NRB, EFS33PRB AND VSGF33PRB This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instruc- tions listed under Replacement Parts on page 27 of this manual. PART NUMBER 101357-01 103207-01 102758-02CK 102759-02CK 098304-01...
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Page 32: Accessories
Purchase 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. - Page 33 ACCESSORIES Continued CABINET MANTEL AND FULL HEARTH BASE GMC90F Series - Oak Finished GMC91U Series - Unfinished Birch GMC92F Series - Cherry Finished Birch For all models. Mantel features columns, mold- ings, fluting and medallion. Tree-sided perimeter trim included. Dimensions (WxHxD): 56" x 50" x 24" SLIM HEARTH BASE (Not Shown) G3005J Series - Jade Marble Laminate G3005S Series - Sandstone Marble...
- Page 34 ACCESSORIES Continued RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT - GHRCTB For all Remote-Ready Models. Allows the gas log heater to be operated in a manually or ther- mostatically controlled mode. You can turn the gas log heater on and off without ever leaving the com- fort of your easy chair.
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Page 36: Warranty Information
VENT-FREE GAS FIREPLACE DESA Heating Products warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years and five (5) years on stainless steel burners from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.