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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Variable Manually-
Controlled "A" Models
and
Thermostatically-
Controlled
"C" Models
with
Split Oak Logs
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 in-
structions.
• 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.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by
state or local codes.
*
Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
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WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service,
or maintenance can cause injury
or property damage. Refer to this
manual for correct installation
and operational procedures. For
assistance or additional infor-
mation consult a qualified in-
staller, 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 DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ Variable Manually- QQQQQQ Controlled "A" Models QQQQQQ ® Thermostatically- QQQQQQ Controlled Shown with QQQQQQ “C” Models optional cabinet QQQQQQQQQQ QQQQQQ with mantel, hearth Split Oak Logs...
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Page 2: Safety Information
DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE SAFETY If you smell gas 13. Do not use a blower insert, heat ex- • shut off gas supply changer insert, fireplace hood or other INFORMATION • do not try to light any appliance accessory not approved for use with this •... -
Page 3: Product Identification
OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT LOCAL CODES IDENTIFICATION Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use Crossover Log the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Rear Log Code ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. Middle Log *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. -
Page 4: Product Features
DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE PRODUCT AIR FOR Unusually tight construction is de- fined as construction where: FEATURES COMBUSTION AND a. walls and ceilings exposed to the VENTILATION outside atmosphere have a con- OPERATION tinuous water vapor retarder with This vent-free fireplace is clean burning. - Page 5 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE AIR FOR 12" COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Ventilation Ventilation Grills Grills Continued QQQQ Into Adjoining Room, Into Adjoining Option 2 Room, VENTILATION AIR Remove QQQQ Option 1 Door into Ventilation Air From Inside Adjoining QQQQ...
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Page 7: Installation
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL HOOKUP CAUTION: This fireplace cre- (Models VSGF28PTC/ ates warm air currents. These cur- CSGF28PTC ) rents move heat to wall surfaces NOTICE: This heater is intended next to fireplace. Installing fire- for use as supplemental heat. This fireplace has a blower assembly with an place next to vinyl or cloth wall Use this heater along with your... - Page 8 DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Trim Flexible Continued Hanging Gas Line Screws ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING OPTIONAL Hanging BRASS TRIM Notches (Included with Mantel on Trim Accessory) IMPORTANT: If you are recessing the fire- Assembled box in a wall, do not attach brass trim at this Brass Trim time.
- Page 9 120 Vac. 60 Hz. . 78 Amps and that there are no other foreign ob- DESA International, Bowling Green, KY 101584-05 jects in blower wheel. Turn blower on and check for operation. Turn blower...
- Page 10 DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Lower Rear 8. Mount selector switch to front flange Wall of of left floor support bracket. Align Continued Firebox Outer graphics on switch upright and push Wrapper firmly to snap switch into rectangular Installing Optional GA3700T hole.
- Page 11 OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION 16. Replace log base assembly in fireplace. Feed flexible gas supply line into fire- WARNING: Failure to posi- Continued place base area while replacing log base tion the parts in accordance with assembly. Make sure the entire flexible supplied diagrams or failure to 13.
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Page 12: Installation Clearances
DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Note: These instructions show installation Route flexible gas line through access using the cabinet mantel and the hole in hearth base. Continued G3000F/G3001U/G3004W/G3006F/ Center cabinet mantel on hearth base INSTALLATION G3007U series hearth base accessories. The (see Figure 22). -
Page 13: Built-In Fireplace Installation
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION 1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimen- sions shown in Figure 25 for the rough Continued 39 3/8" opening. 27 7/8" If installing in a corner, use dimensions 35 1/2" shown in Figure 26 for the rough open- 55 5/8"... -
Page 14: Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location
DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male CAUTION: Use only new, threads. This will prevent excess sealant Continued black iron or steel pipe. Inter- from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe nally-tinned copper tubing may could result in clogged fireplace valves. -
Page 15: Checking Gas Connections
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION CHECKING GAS Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections CONNECTIONS Continued Open manual shutoff valve (see Fig- NOTICE: Most building codes do WARNING: Test all gas pip- ure 33). not permit concealed gas con- ing and connections for leaks Open propane/LP supply tank valve. -
Page 16: Installing Logs
DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Front Log (#1) Crossover Continued Log (#4) INSTALLING LOGS Notch Hole Cutout 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 17: Operating Fireplace
OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATING Keep control knob pressed in for 30 LIGHTING seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 INSTRUCTIONS FIREPLACE seconds, release control knob. Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps WARNING: You must operate Thermostat-Controlled Models 3 through 7. This fireplace has a this fireplace with the fireplace safety interlock system. - Page 18 DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE LIGHTING OPERATING Manually-Controlled Models INSTRUCTIONS FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE Continued WARNING: You must operate LIGHTING this fireplace with the fireplace TO TURN OFF GAS screen in place. Make sure fire- TO APPLIANCE...
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Page 19: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance
OWNER’S MANUAL OPERATING MANUAL LIGHTING VARIABLE CONTROL PROCEDURE OPERATION FIREPLACE Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light- Continued The variable control valve can be set to any ing Instructions, page 18. heat setting and flame height desired, by Continue pressing control knob in. simply turning the control knob until that Depress control knob and light pilot Press and release ignitor button. -
Page 20: Inspecting Burners
DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE OPERATING VSGF28PV MODEL ONLY INSPECTING Blower Kit Model GA3700 FIREPLACE BURNERS Continued This optional non-thermostat blower kit Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame features a variable control which allows patterns often. you to select the speed you desire. After... -
Page 21: Cleaning And Maintenance
OWNER’S MANUAL INSPECTING CLEANING AND 4. Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again. Remove BURNERS MAINTENANCE any large particles of dust, dirt, lint, or pet hairs with a soft cloth or vacuum Continued cleaner nozzle. WARNING: Turn off fireplace FRONT BURNER FLAME and let cool before cleaning. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
CAUTION: Never use a wire, WARNING: Turn off fireplace needle, or similar object to clean and let cool before servicing. Only Note: For additional help, visit DESA ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ a qualified service person should International’s Technical Service web pilot unit. - Page 23 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY One or both burners do not light after ODS/ 1. Burner orifice(s) clogged 1. Clean burner(s) (see Cleaning and Main- pilot is lit tenance, page 21) or replace burner orifice(s) 2. Burner orifice(s) diameter is too small 2.
- Page 24 DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP 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.
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Page 25: Technical Service
Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG Ignition Piezo • propane/LP gas supply might be low (1-800-337-2564). Manifold Pressure 7.9" W.C. When Gas Quality Is Bad You can also visit DESA International’s Technical Services site Inlet Gas Pressure • pilot will not stay lit www.desatech.com. - Page 26 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 27 OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES FIREBOX BRICK LINER G8000 Series (Not Shown) QQQQ Continued Ceramic fiber firebox liner adds the look of QQQQ real brick. QQQQQQ QQQQ BRASS TRIM ACCESSORY QQQQQQ GA6090 (Not Shown) QQQQQQ QQQQ Included with accessory mantels QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQ DUPLEX OUTLET KIT QQQQQQ...
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Page 28: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY- CONTROLLED MODELS VSGF28PVA 6-1 6-2 104410... -
Page 29: Parts List
OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY- CONTROLLED MODELS VSGF28PVA PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. - Page 30 DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT- CONTROLLED MODELS VSGF28PTC CSGF28PTC 6-1 6-2 104410...
- Page 31 OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT- CONTROLLED MODELS VSGF28PTC CSGF28PTC PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
- Page 32 DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF28PTC CSGF28PTC 104410...
- Page 33 OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. FIREPLACE VSGF28PTC CSGF28PTC PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 101357-01 Top Outer Casing 103207-01 Outer Casing 102758-02CK...
- Page 34 DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF28PVA 104410...
- Page 35 OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. FIREPLACE VSGF28PVA PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 101357-01 Top Outer Casing 103207-01 Outer Casing 102758-02CK Right Front Side...
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Page 36: Warranty Information
VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP 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.