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Desa VTGF33PRB Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Desa owner's operation and installation manual unvented (vent-free) gas fireplace vtgf33nrb, vtgf33prb
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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Patent Pending
Shown with optional cabinet mantel, hearth base and trim accessories.
GAS FIREPLACE WITH TOTAL CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
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.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
VTGF33NRB AND VTGF33PRB
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  • Page 1 OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Patent Pending Shown with optional cabinet mantel, hearth base and trim accessories. VTGF33NRB AND VTGF33PRB GAS FIREPLACE WITH TOTAL CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS) 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

    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, op- erate, 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 PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation. All spaces in homes fall into one of the three fol- lowing ventilation classifications: 1.

  • Page 7: Combustion And Ventilation Air

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Example: Gas water heater _____________ Btu/Hr Vent-free fireplace + ____________ Btu/Hr 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: 57,600 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 Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installation. Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material, Side Wall, and Ceiling A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace cabinet to any combustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 5. Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf, etc.
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR POWER CORD This fireplace operates on 120 VAC, 60 Hz power. An electrical power cord is supplied with this unit. For Mantel Installation 1. Determine from which side of the fireplace the power cord will exit. Locate the 1.5" diameter hole near the center of floor support bracket on appropriate side of lower cavity (see Figure 7).
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued For Mantel Installation If fireplace is to be installed into a mantel, (see Conventional Fireplace Installation, page 16) the wall switch assembly may be mounted on either side of the mantel, facing to the side. Do not locate wall switch assembly anywhere on the front face of the mantel.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued 11. Using a keyhole saw, hack saw blade, drill, file, or other suitable tool, carefully cut out the rectangular opening. Note: The corners of the rectangle may be round. IMPORTANT: Do not exceed the size of the rectangle on template. 12.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION WARNING: A qualified service person must connect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes. WARNING: For propane/LP units, never connect fireplace directly to propane/LP supply. This fireplace requires an ex- ternal regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the heater and pro- pane/LP supply.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads. This will prevent excess sealant from go- ing into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged fireplace valves. Never use sealant on flare threads. WARNING: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections, internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak detec- tion fluid to all joints.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS CONNECTIONS 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 17, page 15). 2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open propane/LP supply tank valve. 3. Place manual ignition switch in the OFF position.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION Continued 8. Place cardboard or other protective material on top of hearth base. Carefully set fireplace on protective material, with back of fireplace inside mantel opening. 9. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regula- tor. See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 14.
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION Continued Nails or Wood Screws Nailing Flanges Figure 26 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs Wall board or facing material (above firebox) may be of combustible material, including decorative mantel ornaments or other similar projec- tions off of the facing material.
  • Page 19 ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING OPTIONAL PERIMETER TRIM (Included with Mantel Accessory) Note: The instructions below show assembling and attaching trim to fireplace. 1. Remove packaging from three pieces of trim. 2. Locate four screws, two adjusting plates with set screws, and two shims in the hard- ware packet.
  • Page 20 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: After installation and periodically thereafter, check to ensure that no yellow flame comes in contact with any log.

  • Page 21: Operating Fireplace

    INSTALLING BATTERY INTO REMOTE 1. Locate slot at bottom of remote control (see Figure 35). Firmly insert tool such as a small screwdriver, butter knife, or dime into the slot and lift up to remove cover. 2. Insert supplied battery into remote control. Positive and negative are marked inside re- mote control casing.
  • Page 22 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued NORMAL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: You must oper- ate this heater with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fire- place screen is in place before running heater. NOTICE: During initial operation of new heater, burning logs will give off a paper-burning smell.
  • Page 23 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued Note: You may be running this heater for the first time after connecting to gas supply or at the start of your heating season. If so, the ON button may need to be pressed again. This will allow air to bleed from gas system. If several attempts to light pilot fail, contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs.

  • Page 24: Inspecting Burners

    OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater When Manually Lit Set manual ignition bypass switch on control pan- el to OFF (automatic ignition position). This will cause the controls to shut down the fireplace. OPTIONAL BLOWER OPERATION Locate the blower switch by opening lower louver on fireplace.

  • Page 25: Cleaning And Maintenance

    BURNER FLAME PATTERNS Figure 43 shows correct front and/or middle burner flame patterns. Figure 44 shows incorrect front and/or middle burner flame patterns. The incorrect burner flame patterns show yellow tipping at top of blue flame. WARNING: If yellow tipping occurs, your heater could pro- duce increased levels of carbon monoxide.

  • Page 26: Specifications

    3. Blow air through the ports/slots and holes in the burners. 4. Check the injector holders located at the end of the burner tubes again. Remove any large particles of dust, dirt, lint, or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle. 5.

  • Page 27: 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 buttons on remote control are pressed, there is no response...
  • Page 28 OBSERVED PROBLEM 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 When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot (manual ignition mode) TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE...
  • Page 29 OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition (manual ignition mode) ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released (manual ignition mode) 113134-01B TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Gas supply turned off or equipment shutoff valve closed 2.
  • Page 30 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 31: Replacement Parts

    If so, contact DESA Heating Productsʼ 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 Productsʼ techni- cal service web site at www.desatech.com REMEDY 1.

  • Page 32: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE CONTROL LOG BASE ASSEMBLY MODELS VTGF33PRB AND VTGF33NRB (SHOWN) www.desatech.com 113134-01B...

  • Page 33: Parts List

    REMOTE CONTROL LOG BASE ASSEMBLY MODELS VTGF33PRB AND VTGF33NRB This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 110103-01 Ember Bed Log...
  • Page 34 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE MODELS VTGF33NRB AND VTGF33PRB www.desatech.com 113134-01B...
  • Page 35 FIREPLACE MODELS VTGF33NRB AND VTGF33PRB This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. PART NUMBER 101357-01 101351-01CK 101353-01CK 111339-01 101712-03 102759-02CK 102758-02CK M11084-26...

  • Page 36: 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 37 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 38 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 thermo- statically controlled mode. You can turn the gas log heater on and off without ever leaving the comfort of your easy chair.
  • Page 39 3/8" Diameter 2 Holes 3/4" " " 3/8" Template 1 - Relocating Wall Switch to Hollow Room Wall 113134-01B TEMPLATES 3/16" Template 2 - Relocating Wall Switch to Side Wall of Mantel www.desatech.com 1/8" Diameter 2 Holes 3/4" " " 3/8"...
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  • Page 41: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM Note: For proper operation, the wires must be connected exactly as shown in wiring diagram. PILOT IGNITOR PIEZO 113134-01B www.desatech.com...
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  • Page 44: 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 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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