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Variable Manually-
Controlled Model
VSGF28NVA
Thermostatically-
Controlled Model
VSGF28NTC
with
Split Oak Logs
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
ing 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.
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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, manufactured
(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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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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Shown with optional
cabinet mantel,
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hearth base, and trim
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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 adequate
combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to Air for
Combustion and Ventilation sec-
tion on page 4 of this manual.
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- Page 1 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com Variable Manually- Controlled Model VSGF28NVA Thermostatically- Controlled Model VSGF28NTC with Split Oak Logs WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ... 2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ... 3 LOCAL CODES ... 3 UNPACKING ... 4 PRODUCT FEATURES ... 4 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION ... 4 INSTALLATION ... 6 OPERATING FIREPLACE ... 14 INSPECTING BURNERS ... -
Page 3: Product Identification
SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 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. This fireplace shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom. 3. -
Page 4: Unpacking
The blower circulates heated air from the fireplace into the room. Use of blower is optional. Optional blower accessories are available for model VSGF28NVA. See Accessories, page 22. For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com... - Page 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation. However, in buildings of unusually tight construction, you must provide additional fresh air. Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where: a.
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Page 6: Installation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Ventilation Air INSTALLATION 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 provide two permanent openings: one within 12"... -
Page 7: Check Gas Type
(non-utility) gas wells. This gas is com- monly known as wellhead gas. ELECTRICAL HOOKUP (Model VSGF28NTC or VSGF28NVA with GA3750 or GA3650T Series Blower) This fireplace has 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. -
Page 8: Conventional Fireplace Installation
INSTALLATION Assembling and Attaching Optional Brass Trim (Cont.) Installation Clearances Conventional Fireplace Installation INSTALLATION Continued 8. Tighten trim hanging screws (#10 x 6.25 shoulder) into holes in cabinets. Place the assembled trim onto fireplace cabinet. Align hanging notches on trim with hanging screws on side of fireplace (see Figure 7). - Page 9 Place cardboard or other protective material on top of hearth base. Carefully set fireplace on protective material, with back of fireplace inside mantel opening. If blower is installed, route blower electrical cord through ac- cess holes in either side of fireplace. Note: Bushing may be moved if necessary.
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Page 10: Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location
INSTALLATION Built-In Fireplace Installation (Cont.) Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location INSTALLATION Continued Install gas piping into fireplace location. This installation in- cludes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the equipment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping. - Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diam- eter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace. If pipe is too small, undue loss of volume will occur. Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, and a plugged 1/8"...
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Page 12: Checking Gas Connections
INSTALLATION Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply (Cont.) Checking Gas Connections INSTALLATION Continued Attach flexible gas line to gas supply (see Figure 19). Check connection of flexible gas line attached to gas regulator of fire- place (see Figure 19). Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Con- nections, page 12. - Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accor- dance 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 data plates attached to the heater base assembly.
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Page 14: Operating Fireplace
OPERATING FIREPLACE (T-STAT MODELS) For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Lighting Instructions OPERATING FIREPLACE THERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED MODELS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing prop- erty damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. -
Page 15: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance
OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Fireplace Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot stays lit) Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION You can set the thermostat control knob to any comfort level between HI and LO. -
Page 16: Manual Lighting Procedure
Note: It is safe to operate fireplace with blower turned off. However, the blower helps distribute heated air from the fireplace. Model VSGF28NVA Blower Kit Model GA3750 Series This optional non-thermostat blower kit features a variable con- trol which allows you to select the speed you desire. -
Page 17: Inspecting Burners
OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued Note for GA3650T: If you are using GA3650T blower, your gas 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. -
Page 18: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Burner Injector Holder and Pilot Air Inlet Hole Logs CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners, and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
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 When ignitor button is pressed, there is... - Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM One or both burners do not light after ODS/ pilot is lit Delayed ignition of one or both burners Burner backfiring during combustion Yellow flame in front burner during burner combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Fireplace produces a whistling noise when burners are lit White powder residue forming within burner...
- Page 21 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 22: Technical Service
If so, contact DESA International’s 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 International’s technical services web site at www.desatech.com. REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. - Page 23 ACCESSORIES Continued CABINET MANTEL GMC11F Series - Walnut Finished GMC12U Series - Unfinished GMC13F Series - Oak Finished with Medium Stain GM102W Series - Off-White Paint Shown with optional base and laminate hearth and mantel trim accessories. Dimensions (WxHxD): 56 "...
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Page 24: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Log Base Assembly Model VSGF28NVA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED MODEL VSGF28NVA For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 107157-01F... - Page 25 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual. LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED MODEL VSGF28NVA PART NUMBER 104388-02 104390-02 104392-02 104394-02...
- Page 26 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Fireplace Model VSGF28NVA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF28NVA For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 107157-01F...
- Page 27 Firebox Top Outer Base Firebox Wrapper Cover Hex Screw, #10 Phillips Pan Head Screw, #8 Screen Assembly PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN Caution Decal Decal Strip Hinge, Pin Hinge, Pin Screw, Slotted Hex Head Tapping PARTS LIST Fireplace Model VSGF28NVA QTY.
- Page 28 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Log Base Assembly Model VSGF28NTC ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED MODEL VSGF28NTC For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 107157-01F...
- 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 22 of this manual. LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED MODEL VSGF28NTC PART NUMBER 104388-02 104390-02 104392-02 104394-02 098304-01 104285-01 098249-01 101006-02...
- Page 30 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Fireplace Model VSGF28NTC ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF28NTC For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 107157-01F...
- 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 22 of this manual. FIREPLACE VSGF28NTC PART NUMBER 101357-01 102758-02CK 102759-02CK 098304-01 101351-01CK 102455-02 101353-01CK 101712-02 101348-01 099230-01 101872-03 101346-01...
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Page 33: Owner's Registration Form
Address: City: Home Phone: E-Mail: Please answer the following questions to register your product with DESA International: Where will the product be used? Living/Family Room Office/Warehouse If you bought this product yourself, did you plan to purchase this type of product before going into the store? - Page 34 Postage Required 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 107157-01F...
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Page 36: 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.