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Desa Vanguard VSGF33NR Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
VSGF33NR
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 in-
jury, 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 qualified installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,* permanently located, manufac-
tured (mobile) home, where not prohibited 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
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cabinet 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
procedures. For assistance or
additional information consult
a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an unvented
gas-fired heater. It uses air
(oxygen) from the room in
which it is installed. Provisions
for adequate combustion and
ventilation air must be pro-
vided. Refer to Air for Com-
bustion and Ventilation sec-
tion on page 4 of this manual.

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  • Page 1 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL VSGF33NR 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 in- jury, or loss of life.

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    ® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this fireplace. Improper use of this fireplace can cause seri- ous injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.

  • Page 3: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Middle Log Front Log Front Burner Optional Remote Control Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly, Split Oak Set Top Louver Assembly Fireplace Hood Firebox Support Screen Assembly Figure 2 - Fireplace 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL Crossover Log Rear Log Rear Burner Top Outer...

  • Page 4: Product Features

    ® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS 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 glow- ing embers.
  • Page 5 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 ® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must pro- vide two permanent openings: one within 12"...

  • Page 7: Installation

    INSTALLATION WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must install fireplace. Follow all local codes. NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your pri- mary heating system. Do not in- stall this heater as your primary heat source.

  • Page 8: Installation Clearances

    ® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING OPTIONAL BRASS TRIM (Included with Mantel Accessory) IMPORTANT: If you are recessing the firebox in a wall, do not attach brass trim at this time. See Built-In Fireplace Installation, page 13. Note: The instructions below show assem- bling and attaching brass trim to fireplace.

  • Page 9: Built-In Fireplace Installation

    INSTALLATION Continued 4. Place hearth base accessory against wall at installation location. Cut an ac- cess hole in hearth top to run gas line to fireplace (see Figure 9, page 8). Make sure to locate access hole so cabi- net mantel will cover it when installed. Note: You can secure base to floor us- ing wood screws.

  • Page 10: Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location

    ® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening. 5. Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening. 6. Attach flexible gas line to gas supply. See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Sup- ply, page 11.

  • Page 11: Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply

    INSTALLATION Continued Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, and a plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from fireplace (see Figure 17). IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location. The equip- ment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance.

  • Page 12: Checking Gas Connections

    ® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections 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 mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints.

  • Page 13: Installing Logs

    INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS 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. CAUTION: Do not remove the metal data plates attached to the heater base assembly.

  • Page 14: Operating Fireplace

    ® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS 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 caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand.

  • Page 15: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance

    OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued WARNING: Make sure the se- lector switch is in the OFF position when you are away from home for long periods of time. Heater will come on automatically with selec- tor switch in the ON position. Pilot Burner Ignitor Electrode Figure 28 - Pilot...

  • Page 16: Inspecting Burners

    ® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued • In the AUTO mode, the thermostat in the hand-held remote unit con- trols the room temperature. To in- crease the room temperature, press the top arrow of the TEMP button. To lower the room temperature, press the bottom arrow of the TEMP button.

  • Page 17: Cleaning And Maintenance

    INSPECTING BURNERS Continued FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 33 shows correct front burner flame pattern. Figure 34 shows incorrect front burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping at top of blue flame. WARNING: If front burner flame pattern shows yellow tip- ping, your fireplace could pro- duce increased levels of carbon...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    ® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. 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 19 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture Remote does not function (GHRC series and GHRCT series only)
  • Page 20 ® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE 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. •...

  • Page 21: Wiring Diagram

    • model number of your fireplace • the replacement part number TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in- stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Techni- cal Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564). You can also visit DESA International’s technical www.desatech.com.
  • Page 22 ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-800-432-2382 for information. You can also write to the ad- dress listed on the back page of this manual.
  • Page 23 ACCESSORIES Continued HARDWOOD HEARTH BASE G3000F Series- Walnut Finished G3001U Series - Unfinished G3006F Series - Oak Finished with Medium Stain G3006U Series - Unfinished Oak G3004W Series - Off-White Paint The hearth base can be used with the cabinet mantels to create a handsome riser for the fireplace (cannot be used with corner mantel).

  • Page 24: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    ® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VSGF33NR For more information, visit www.desatech.com 107171...

  • Page 25: Parts List

    PARTS LIST LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VSGF33NR 107171 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. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 104388-02 Front Log (#1) 104390-02...
  • Page 26 ® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF33NR For more information, visit www.desatech.com 107171...
  • Page 27 PARTS LIST FIREPLACE VSGF33NR 107171 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. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 101357-01 Top Outer Casing 103207-01 Outer Casing...

  • Page 28: Warranty Information

    VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE DESA International 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.

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