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Desa FPVF33PRA Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Patent Pending
VYGF33PRC, VYGF33NRC, FPVF33PRA (MILLIVOLT) AND
REMOTE-READY GAS FIREPLACE SYSTEMS
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
FPVF33NRA (MILLIVOLT)
Shown with optional
cabinet mantel with
hearth base and trim
accessories.

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  • Page 1 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Patent Pending VYGF33PRC, VYGF33NRC, FPVF33PRA (MILLIVOLT) AND REMOTE-READY GAS FIREPLACE SYSTEMS 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Information ...  Product Identification ... 4 Local Codes... 5 Unpacking... 5 Product Features ... 5 Air For Combustion And Ventilation ... 5 Installation ... 8 Operating Fireplace ... 19 Inspecting Burner ... 3 Cleaning and Maintenance ... 4 WARNING: Improper in- stallation, adjustment, al- teration, service or main-...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 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, operate or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion,...

  • 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 appliance 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 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.
  • 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.
  • Page 7 AIR FOR COMbUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Example: Gas water heater ______________ Btu/Hr Vent-free fireplace + _____________ Btu/Hr Total = _____________ Btu/Hr 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 Clearances

    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 perimeter trim at this time. See Built-In Fireplace Installation, page 11. Note: The instructions below show assembling and attaching perimeter trim to fireplace.
  • Page 10 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 below to install the fireplace in this manner. Note: The instructions in this section show instal- lation using the cabinet mantel and hearth base accessories.

  • Page 11: Built-In Fireplace Installation

    INSTALLATION Continued 10. 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. 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 (VYGF models only).
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued Models FPVF33PRA and FPVF33NRA WARNING: A qualified electri- cian must connect electrical wiring to duplex outlet for built-in instal- lation. Follow all local codes. 1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 16 for the rough opening.
  • Page 13 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 14 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.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued 2. Remove screws that attach log base assembly to fireplace (see Figure 23). Carefully lift up log base assembly and remove from fireplace (see Figure 23). Note: If adding the G8005 series brick liner acces- sory, install it now. Follow instructions in G8005 accessory kit.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued 2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected. 3. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain important warranty and safety information. WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury.
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION Continued FpvF Models Only 1. Place one-piece log set on grate to fit as illus- trated in Figure 31. Make sure middle section at bottom of log set is seated into “U”-shaped cutout in center of chassis (see Figure 31). IMPORTANT: Make sure log does not cover any burner ports (see Figure 32).

  • Page 19: Operating Fireplace

    INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING 9-vOLT BATTERIES Two 9-volt batteries (not included) are required to operate this heater with the wireless hand held remote control set. Install one battery in the receiver and one in the hand-held remote control unit. Note: Only use alkaline batteries. Installing 9-Volt Battery in Receiver 1.
  • Page 20 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fire- place screen is installed before running fireplace. NOTICE: During initial operation of new fireplace, burning logs will give off a paper-burning smell.
  • Page 21 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued WARNING: Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF position when you are away from home for long periods of time. Fireplace will come on automati- cally with selector switch in the ON position. TO TURN OFF GAS TO AppLIANCE Shutting Off Fireplace 1.

  • Page 22: Optional Blower

    OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued THERMOSTAT SERIES (MODEL HRC200) The hand-held remote can be operated using either the manual mode (MANU) or thermo- static mode (AUTO) (see Figure 43). To select Fahrenheit/Centigrade mode display, carefully press the ˚C/˚F mode button with the end of a paper clip or similar blunt object.

  • Page 23: Inspecting Burner

    INSPECTING bURNER Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat- terns often. pILOT FLAME pATTERN Figure 44 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 45 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.

  • Page 24: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 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.

  • Page 25: 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 26 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 com- bustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation TROUbLEShOOTING Continued pOSSIBLE CAUSE...
  • Page 27 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 Fireplace produces a clicking/ ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off 113109-01C TROUbLEShOOTING...
  • Page 28 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. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions.

  • Page 29: Wiring Diagram

    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. SERVICE hINTS When Gas pressure Is Too Low •...

  • Page 30: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS bREAkDOWN MODELS VYGF33PRC AND VYGF33NRC (SHOWN) www.desatech.com 113109-01C...

  • Page 31: Parts List

    This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 29 of this manual. PART NO. 113548-0 113549-0 113550-0 1038-01 1039-01 09849-01 09938-09 10009-01 1049-0 1049-01 11114 -01 09905-19 09905- 10-01 M11084-38...
  • Page 32 ILLUSTRATED PARTS bREAkDOWN MODELS FPVF33PRA AND FPVF33NRA www.desatech.com 113109-01C...
  • Page 33 This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 29 of this manual. PART NO. 1085-0 1038-01 1039-01 09849-01 09938-09 10009-01 1049-03 11114-01 09905-19 09905- 10-01 M11084-38 1043-03CK Painted Base Assembly M141- 10384-03 0985-0...
  • Page 34 ILLUSTRATED PARTS bREAkDOWN FIREBOx MODELS VYGF33PRC AND VYGF33NRC www.desatech.com 113109-01C...
  • Page 35 FIREBOx MODELS VYGF33PRC AND VYGF33NRC This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 29 of this manual. NO. PART NO. 10135-01 098304-01 10439- 01CK 1011-03 09930-0 10134-01 101514-01 M11084- Hex Screw, #10 1104-01...
  • Page 36 ILLUSTRATED PARTS bREAkDOWN FIREBOx MODELS FPVF33PRA AND FPVF33NRA www.desatech.com 113109-01C...
  • Page 37 FIREBOx MODELS FPVF33PRA AND FPVF33NRA This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 29 of this manual. PART NO. 10135-01 098304-01 10439-01CK Top Front Louver 1011-03 09930-0...

  • Page 38: Accessories

    Purchase these fireplace accessories from your lo- cal dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA Heating Products’ Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
  • Page 39 ACCESSORIES Continued CORNER CABINET MANTEL WITH BASE AND pERIMETER TRIM (Not Shown) C32AU - 32" Unfinished, Traditional Design C32AOS - Light Oak Finish, Traditional Design C32HS - 3" Dark Oak Finish, Classic Design Ideal for space saving installations. WALL CABINET MANTEL AND BASE ACCESSORY WITH FIREpLACE pERIMETER TRIM (Not Shown) W32AU - 32"...

  • Page 40: Warranty Information

    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 allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Heat- ing 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.

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