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Desa VSGF36NRC Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Unvented (vent-free) gas fireplace system
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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GaS FIREPLaCE SYSTEM
OWNER'S OPERaTION aND INSTaLLaTION MaNUaL
MODELS VSGF36NRC aND VSGF36PRC
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed 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.
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  • Page 1 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GaS FIREPLaCE SYSTEM OWNER’S OPERaTION aND INSTaLLaTION MaNUaL MODELS VSGF36NRC aND VSGF36PRC WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TabLE OF CONTENTS Safety ..............2 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 25 Troubleshooting ..........26 Local Codes............4 Product Identification ........... 5 Specifications ............ 30 Technical Service..........30 Unpacking............5 Product Features ..........5 Service Hints ............. 30 Wiring Diagram ..........30 Locating Firebox ..........
  • Page 3 SaFETY WARNING: Do not allow fans Continued to blow directly into fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner WARNING: This product con- flame patterns. Ceiling fans can tains and/or generates chemicals create drafts that alter burner known to the state of California flame patterns.

  • Page 4: Local Codes

    SaFETY Continued 1. This appliance is only for use with type of 9. This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to gas indicated on rating plate. This appliance run properly. This fireplace has an Oxygen is not convertible for use with other gases. Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system.

  • Page 5: Product Identification

    4. Check heater for any shipping damage. If 1. With utility knife, cut carton all the way heater is damaged call DESA Heating, LLC around above staples on bottom tray. Lift at 1-866-672-6040 for replacement parts carton off of heater. Remove packing.

  • Page 6: Locating Firebox

    LOCaTING FIREbOx PLANNING 2. Everything needed to complete installation. 3. These models CANNOT be installed in Plan where you will install firebox. This will a bedroom unless maximum Btu rating save time and money later when you install of installed vent-free log set is less than your firebox.

  • Page 7: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    aIR FOR COMbUSTION aND VENTILaTION Unusually Tight Construction WARNING: This heater shall The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion not be installed in a room or and ventilation. However, in buildings of un- space unless the required vol- usually tight construction, you must provide ume of indoor combustion air...
  • Page 8 aIR FOR COMbUSTION aND VENTILaTION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW 4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr FOR HEATER LOCATION used. Determining if You Have a Confined or _______ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can Unconfined Space support) Use this work sheet to determine if you have...

  • Page 9: Installation

    aIR FOR COMbUSTION aND VENTILaTION Continued vENTILATION AIR Ventilated Ventilation Air From Inside Building Outlet Attic This fresh air would come from an adjoin- Outlet ing unconfined space. When ventilating to To Attic an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12"...
  • Page 10 INSTaLLaTION Continued INSTALLATION CLEARANCES CAUTION: This fireplace cre- ates warm air currents. These WARNING: Maintain the currents move heat to wall sur- minimum clearances. If you can, faces next to fireplace. Installing provide greater clearances from fireplace next to vinyl or cloth floor, ceiling and adjoining wall.
  • Page 11 INSTaLLaTION NOTICE: If your installation does Continued not meet the minimum clearances Mantel Clearances for Built-In shown, you must do one of the Installation following: If placing custom mantel above built-in firebox, • raise the mantel to an accept- you must meet minimum allowable clearance between mantel shelf and top of firebox able height opening shown in Figure 7.

  • Page 12: Noncombustible Facing Material

    INSTaLLaTION Continued 2. Install gas piping to firebox location. See WARNING: Use only noncom- Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location bustible mortar or adhesives when on page 13 and Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 15. overlapping the front facing with IMPORTANT: If installing blower accessory noncombustible facing material.
  • Page 13 INSTaLLaTION Continued INSTALLING FIREBOx USING Mantel OPTIONAL ACCESSORY MANTELS WARNING: A qualified service person must install firebox. Fol- low all local codes. This firebox may be installed using the corner Hearth or cabinet mantel with hearth base acces- Base sories against a wall in your home. A trim kit is included with mantel accessories (see Accessories, page 31).
  • Page 14 INSTaLLaTION Continued CAUTION: Use only new, WARNING: Never connect black iron or steel pipe. Inter- natural gas fireplace to private nally-tinned copper tubing may (non-utility) gas wells. This be used in certain areas. Check gas is commonly known as your local codes. Use pipe of wellhead gas.
  • Page 15 INSTaLLaTION Continued Note: If adding the G8007 series brick liner WARNING: Use pipe joint accessory, install it now. Follow instructions sealant that is resistant to liquid in G8007 accessory kit. petroleum (LP) gas. CAUTION: Do not pick up We recommend that you install a sediment log base assembly by burner.
  • Page 16 INSTaLLaTION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) WARNING: Test all gas pip- 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 18). ing and connections, internal 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either and external to unit, for leaks opening propane/LP supply tank valve after installing or servicing.
  • Page 17 INSTaLLaTION Continued PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS 3. Replace battery housing cover. CONNECTIONS When batteries are installed, the "little house" 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see icon with current room temperature will be dis- Figure 18, page 16). played (see Figure 22). This icon will always 2.
  • Page 18 INSTaLLaTION Continued INSTALLING LOGS 5. Place middle right log over front right and bottom logs as shown in Figure 25. Be WARNING: Failure to posi- sure hole in middle right log seats over pin in bottom log. tion the parts in accordance 6.
  • Page 19 INSTaLLaTION Continued HARD-WIRING FIREBOx INSTALLING FIREPLACE HOOD AND SCREEN NOTICE: A qualified electrician 1. Loosen screws inside top edge of firebox. must connect electrical wiring to Slide notches in hood over screws and duplex outlet for built-in instal- tighten screws (see Figure 27). lation.

  • Page 20: Operation

    OPERaTION FOR YOUR SAFETY NOTICE: During initial operation READ BEFORE LIGHTING of new fireplace, burning logs will give off a paper-burning WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, smell. Open damper or window a fire or explosion may result to vent smell.
  • Page 21 OPERaTION Continued 7. With control knob pressed in, press and Pilot Ignitor Ignitor Pilot Burner release ignitor button. This will light pilot. Electrode Electrode Burner The pilot is attached to the front burner. If needed, keep ignitor button pressed in until pilot lights.
  • Page 22 OPERaTION Continued HAND-HELD OPERATING REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE OPERATION WARNING: Fireplace can BATTERIES turn on suddenly. Keep away from burner. WARNING: Make sure your selector switch is in OFF posi- After lighting pilot, let pilot flame burn for about tion before installing or chang- one minute.
  • Page 23 OPERaTION Continued FLAME HEIGHT To activate this function, press THERMOSTAT This function allows you to control height of button until the word SMART appears to the flames through 5 levels (see Figure 36). Se- right of temperature bulb graphic on display. lect manual flame height function by pressing Use UP/DOWN arrow button to set desired MODE button until a flame is shown in lower...

  • Page 24: Inspecting Burners

    INSPECTING bURNERS FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERN Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. Figure 43 shows correct front burner flame pattern. Figure 44 shows incorrect front PILOT FLAME PATTERN burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner Figure 41 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. flame pattern shows yellow tipping at top of Figure 42 shows an incorrect pilot flame pat- blue flame.

  • Page 25: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEaNING aND MaINTENaNCE 4. Check injector holder located at end of WARNING: Turn off fireplace burner tube again. Remove any large and let cool before cleaning. particles of dust, dirt, lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle. 5.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    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 POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY...
  • Page 27 TROUbLEShOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY ODS/pilot lights but flame 1. Control knob not fully 1. Press in control knob fully. goes out when control knob pressed in. is released. 2. Control knob not pressed in 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep long enough.
  • Page 28 TROUbLEShOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Slight smoke or odor during 1. Not enough air. 1. Check burner for dirt and initial operation. debris. If found, clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 25). 2. Gas regulator defective. 2.
  • Page 29 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. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions.

  • Page 30: Specifications

    • heater will not produce specified heat numbers of your firebox ready. • propane/LP gas supply may be low for You can also visit DESA Heating, LLC’s web propane/LP unit site at www.desatech.com. You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If so, contact your local gas supplier.

  • Page 31: Replacement Parts

    Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call DESA Heating, LLC at 1-866-672-6040 for call DESA Heating, LLC at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. referral information. A list of authorized dealers When calling DESA Heating, LLC, have can be found by visiting www.desatech.com.

  • Page 32: Parts

    PaRTS MODELS VSGF36PRC, VSGF36NRC 3 (NG Only) Install Battery According to this Illustration Battery Negative (NG Only) (NG Only) www.desatech.com 121082-01G...
  • Page 33 PaRTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 112466-02 Rear Burner Assembly • • 112465-02 Front Burner Assembly •...
  • Page 34 PaRTS MODELS VSGF36PRC AND VSGF36NRC www.desatech.com 121082-01G...
  • Page 35 PaRTS MODELS VSGF36PRC AND VSGF36NRC This list contains replaceable parts used in your firebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 113190-01CK Screen 116865-01CK Bottom Louver Assembly...

  • Page 36: Warranty

    This is DESA Heating, LLC’s exclusive warranty, and to the full extent allowed by law; this express warranty excludes any and all other warranties, express or implied, written or verbal and limits the duration of any and all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose to four (4) years on new products and 30 days on factory reconditioned products from the date of first purchase.

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