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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Shown with optional cabinet mantel, hearth base, and trim accessories.
THERMOSTATICALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS
VSGF28NTE AND VSGF28PTE 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 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.
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- Page 1 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Shown with optional cabinet mantel, hearth base, and trim accessories. THERMOSTATICALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS VSGF28NTE AND VSGF28PTE 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.
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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 fireplace. Improper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion,... -
Page 4: Local Codes
SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 3. 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 neighborʼs phone. -
Page 5: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly, Split Oak Set Top Louver Assembly Fireplace Hood Firebox Support Screen Assembly Bottom Louver Assembly Figure 2 - Fireplace 113135-01C Top Outer Casing Blower Assembly www.desatech.com... -
Page 6: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construc- tion unless provisions are provid- ed for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. -
Page 7: Combustion And Ventilation Air
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings, add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space. Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. __________ (volume of space) x 20 = (Maxi- mum Btu/Hr the space can support) Example: 2560 cu. -
Page 8: Installation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. -
Page 9: Check Gas Type
INSTALLATION Continued IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing fire- place in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, page 6. IMPORTANT: Make sure the fireplace is level. -
Page 10: Installation Clearances
INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION CLEARANCES WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall. Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installation. Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material, Side Wall, and Ceiling A. - Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued Figure 10 - Installing Cabinet Mantel Figure 11 - Location of Nailing Flanges 113135-01C Cabinet Mantel Nailing Flanges www.desatech.com...
- Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued Nails or Wood Screws Nailing Flanges Figure 15 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs www.desatech.com 113135-01C...
- Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below. • external regulator (supplied by installer) • piping (check local codes) • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas) • equipment shutoff valve * • test gauge connection * •...
- Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not pro- vided) 1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place for shipping. These screws are located near top of screen.
- Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued 113135-01C PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS CONNECTIONS 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 21). 2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open propane/LP supply tank valve. 3. Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position.
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Page 16: Installing Logs
INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS WARNING: Failure to posi- tion 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. Each log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you identify the log when installing. -
Page 17: Operating Fireplace
OPERATING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. - Page 18 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued 7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob. Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 3 through 7. This fireplace has a safety inter- lock system. Wait one (1) minute for system to reset before lighting pilot again.
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Page 19: Inspecting Burners
INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat- terns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 30 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 31 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the ther- mocouple. -
Page 20: Cleaning And Maintenance
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 21: 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 ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot... - Page 22 OBSERVED PROBLEM ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released One or both burners do not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of one or both burners Burner backfiring during com- bustion Yellow flame in front burner during burner combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation...
- Page 23 OBSERVED PROBLEM Fireplace produces a whistling noise when burners are lit White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace Note: After removing all causes of residue deposits, completely clean fireplace and appliance of all residue before reusing appliance...
- Page 24 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.
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Page 25: Wiring Diagram
Btu (Low/High) Type Gas Ignition Manifold Pressure Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum Minimum Shipping Weight WIRING DIAGRAM CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dan- gerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing. -
Page 26: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY MODELS VSGF28NTE AND VSGF28PTE www.desatech.com 113135-01C... -
Page 27: 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 25 of this manual. PART NUMBER VSGF28NTE 110881-01 110881-02 110881-03 M11084-38 098304-01 104285-01 098249-01 101006-02 101330-05 109824-02 098271-06 098867-09... - Page 28 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE MODELS VSGF28NTE AND VSGF28PTE www.desatech.com 113135-01C...
- Page 29 FIREPLACE MODELS VSGF28NTE AND VSGF28PTE 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. PART NUMBER 101357-01 102758-02CK 102759-02CK 098304-01 101351-01CK 102455-18 101353-01CK 101712-02 099230-01 101872-03 101346-01...
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Page 30: Accessories
ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your lo- cal dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA Heating Productsʼ Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. - Page 31 ACCESSORIES Continued HARDWOOD HEARTH BASE GC3333F Series- Walnut Finished GC3334U Series - Unfinished GC3335F Series - Oak Finished with Medium Stain G3004W Series - Off-White Paint The hearth base can be used with the cabinet mantels to create a handsome riser for the fireplace (cannot be used with corner mantel).
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Page 32: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION 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. LIMITED WARRANTY 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...