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Thermostatically-
Controlled Models
VSGF28NTD and
VSGF28PTD
with Split Oak Logs
f i r e - p a r t s . c o m
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,* 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 appli-
ance 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)
GAS FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND
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INSTALLATION MANUAL
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Shown with
optional cabinet
mantel, hearth
base, and trim
accessories.
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 as-
sistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice 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 OWNER’S OPERATION AND ® INSTALLATION MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ Thermostatically- QQQQQQ Controlled Models QQQQQQ VSGF28NTD and QQQQQQ QQQQQQ VSGF28PTD QQQQQQQQQQ QQQQQQ with Split Oak Logs Shown with QQQQQQQQQQ QQQQQQ optional cabinet QQQQQQQQQQ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ............2 WIRING DIAGRAM ..............17 LOCAL CODES ................3 TROUBLESHOOTING .............. 18 UNPACKING ................3 SPECIFICATIONS ..............21 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ............. 4 REPLACEMENT PARTS ............21 PRODUCT FEATURES .............. 4 SERVICE HINTS ............... -
Page 3: Local Codes
SAFETY INFORMATION LOCAL CODES UNPACKING SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on 15. Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing. Only a quali- the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with fied service person should service and repair fireplace. -
Page 4: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT FEATURES AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT FEATURES Middle Log OPERATION Rear Burner Front Log 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 Rear Log generated by both realistic flames and glowing embers. - Page 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Providing Adequate Ventilation Determining Fresh-Air Flow for Heater Location AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Confined Space and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 defines a While it is good to make your home energy efficient, your home confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet needs to breathe.
- Page 6 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Determining Fresh-Air Flow for Heater Location (Cont.) Ventilation Air AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Ventilation Air From Outdoors Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used. Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must __________________ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support) provide two permanent openings: one within 12"...
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Page 7: Installation
INSTALLATION Check Gas Type Electrical Hookup Installing Hood INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supple- this is beneficial, installing fireplace in rooms without enough mental heat. Use this heater along with your primary ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. - Page 8 INSTALLATION Assembling and Attaching Optional Brass Trim Installation Clearances Conventional Fireplace Installation INSTALLATION Continued ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING OPTIONAL INSTALLATION CLEARANCES BRASS TRIM (Included with Mantel Accessory) WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceil- ing, and adjoining wall.
- Page 9 INSTALLATION Conventional Fireplace Installation (Cont.) INSTALLATION Continued 1. Assemble cabinet mantel, hearth base, and trim accessories. Assembly instructions are included with each accessory. 2. When installing blower, install a properly grounded, 120 volt Cabinet three-prong electrical outlet at fireplace location if an outlet is Mantel not there.
- Page 10 INSTALLATION Built-In Fireplace Installation INSTALLATION Continued 5. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet installed in step 2. BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 6. Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening. Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace 7. Attach flexible gas line to gas supply. See Connecting Fire- into a framed-in enclosure.
- Page 11 INSTALLATION Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location INSTALLATION Continued IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE location. The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting LOCATION off the gas to the appliance. WARNING: This appliance requires a 1/2"...
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Page 12: Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply
INSTALLATION Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply Checking Gas Connections INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY 4. Attach flexible gas line to gas supply (see Figure 20). Check connection of flexible gas line attached to gas regulator of fire- Installation Items Needed place (see Figure 20). -
Page 13: Installing Logs
INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections (Cont.) Installing Logs INSTALLATION Continued 5. Correct all leaks at once. 6. Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff valve to gas sup- ply. Check reconnected fittings for leaks. Equipment Shutoff Valve Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. -
Page 14: Operating Fireplace
INSTALLATION Installing Logs (Cont.) Operating Fireplace For Your Safety Read Before Lighting INSTALLATION Continued 3. Slide the grooves in the back of the rear log (#3) against the rear grate prongs. Make sure the log fits securely over the prongs (see Figure 26). -
Page 15: Thermostat Control
OPERATING FIREPLACE Lighting Instructions To Turn Off Gas to Appliance Thermostat Control Operation Manual Lighting Procedure OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: You must operate this fireplace with Ignitor Button Control the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fireplace Knob screen is installed before running fireplace. -
Page 16: Inspecting Burners
OPERATING FIREPLACE Blower Operation INSPECTING BURNERS Pilot Flame Pattern Front Burner Flame Pattern OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued BLOWER Pilot Burner OPERATION Thermocouple WARNING: This fireplace has a three-prong, grounded electrical plug. This plug helps protect you against electrical shock. Only connect plug to a properly grounded, three-prong receptacle. -
Page 17: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Burner Injector Holder and Pilot Air Inlet Hole Logs WIRING DIAGRAM CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 5. Blow air into the primary air holes on the injector holder. WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before 6. In case any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into cleaning. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA WARNING: Turn off fireplace CAUTION: Never use a wire, Heating Products’ technical service web and let cool before servicing. Only needle, or similar object to clean site at www.desatech.com. a qualified service person should ODS/pilot. - Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 17) or replace burner orifice(s) 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low 2.
- Page 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 21: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS REPLACEMENT PARTS SERVICE HINTS TECHNICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS VSGF28NTD VSGF28PTD Btu (Low/High) 20,000/28,000 20,000/28,000 Type Gas Natural Gas Only Propane/LP Gas Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3.4" W.C. 7.9" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 10.5" 14"... -
Page 22: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models VSGF28NTD and VSGF28PTD ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY MODELS VSGF28NTD AND VSGF28PTD f i r e - p a r t s . c o m For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com... -
Page 23: Parts List
PARTS LIST Models VSGF28NTD and VSGF28PTD PARTS LIST LOG BASE ASSEMBLY 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 VSGF28NTD VSGF28PTD DESCRIPTION QTY. - Page 24 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models VSGF28NTD and VSGF28PTD ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE MODELS VSGF28NTD VSGF28PTD f i r e - p a r t s . c o m For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 111149-01B...
- Page 25 PARTS LIST Models VSGF28NTD and VSGF28PTD PARTS LIST FIREPLACE MODELS VSGF28NTD VSGF28PTD 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 QTY.
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Page 26: Accessories
ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES CORNER MANTEL Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they QQQQQQ can not supply these accessories, call DESA Heating Products’ QQQQQQ GMC36F Series - Walnut Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040 for information. You can also QQQQQQ Finished QQQQQQ write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. -
Page 27: Owner's Registration Form
You can register online at www.desatech.com. If access to our website is not available to you, please complete this Owner’s Registration Form and mail to the address on the back of this owner’s manual. Please provide the following product information: Brand: (Comfort Glow, Vanguard, etc.) Model: (EFP33PR, VTGH33NR, etc.) Date Purchased: Note: Keep receipt for warranty verification. - Page 28 f i r e - p a r t s . c o m 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 111149-01B TAPE...
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Page 30: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.