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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Variable Manually-
Controlled Model
VSGF28NVA
Thermostatically-
Controlled Model
VSGF28NTC
with
Split Oak Logs
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 qualified installer, service agency, or
the gas supplier.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufac-
tured (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 appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
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Shown with optional
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cabinet mantel,
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hearth base, and trim
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accessories.
WARNING: Improper installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
vice, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Re-
fer to this manual for correct
installation and operational
procedures. For assistance or
additional information consult
a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an unvented
gas-fired heater. It uses air
(oxygen) from the room in
which it is installed. Provisions
for adequate combustion and
ventilation air must be pro-
vided. Refer to Air for Com-
bustion and Ventilation sec-
tion on page 4 of this manual.
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- Page 1 NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Variable Manually- Controlled Model VSGF28NVA Thermostatically- Controlled Model VSGF28NTC QQQQQQQQQQ with QQQQQQQQQQ Split Oak Logs QQQQQQQQQQ 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.
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Page 2: Safety Information
® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this fireplace. Improper use of this fireplace can cause seri- ous injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning. -
Page 3: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Middle Log Front Burner Front Log Base Assembly Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly, Split Oak Set Top Louver Assembly Fireplace Hood Firebox Support Screen Assembly Figure 2 - Fireplace 107157 OWNER’S MANUAL Crossover Log Rear Log Rear Burner Top Outer Casing... -
Page 4: Product Features
This fireplace has a piezo ignitor. This sys- tem requires no matches, batteries, or other sources to light fireplace. BLOWER ASSEMBLY (VSGF28NTC) This fireplace has a blower assembly. The blower operates thermostatically and has a variable speed control. The blower circu- lates heated air from the fireplace into the room. - Page 5 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 ® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must pro- vide two permanent openings: one within 12"...
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Page 7: Installation
• in high traffic areas • in windy or drafty areas WARNING: Model VSGF28NTC has a three-prong, grounded elec- trical plug. This plug helps pro- tect you against electrical shock. Only connect plug to a properly grounded, three-prong recep- tacle. -
Page 8: Installation Clearances
® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING OPTIONAL BRASS TRIM (Included with Mantel Accessory) IMPORTANT: If you are recessing the firebox in a wall, do not attach brass trim at this time. See page 9 for built-in fireplace installation. Note: The instructions below show assem- bling and attaching brass trim to fireplace. -
Page 9: Built-In Fireplace Installation
INSTALLATION Continued 4. Place hearth base accessory against wall at installation location. Cut an ac- cess hole in hearth top to run gas line to fireplace (see Figure 9, page 8). Make sure to locate access hole so cabi- net mantel will cover it when installed. Note: You can secure base to floor us- ing wood screws. -
Page 10: Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location
® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 4. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening. 5. Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening. 6. Attach flexible gas line to gas supply. See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Sup- ply, page 11. -
Page 11: Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply
INSTALLATION Continued Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, and a plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from fireplace (see Figure 17). IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location. The equip- ment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance. -
Page 12: Checking Gas Connections
® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Cor- rect all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. -
Page 13: Installing Logs
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: Do not remove the metal data plates attached to the heater base assembly. -
Page 14: Operating Fireplace
® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE OPERATING FIREPLACE Thermostat-Controlled Models FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. - Page 15 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Fireplace Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise the OFF position. Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot stays lit) Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise the PILOT position. THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION You can set the thermostat control knob to any comfort level between HI and LO.
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Page 16: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance
® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued 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. • If control knob does not pop out when released, contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs. -
Page 17: Inspecting Burners
OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued BLOWER OPERATION MODEL VSGF28NTC WARNING: This fireplace has a three-prong, grounded electri- cal plug. This plug helps protect you against electrical shock. Only connect plug to a properly grounded, three-prong recep- tacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug. -
Page 18: Cleaning And Maintenance
® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSPECTING BURNERS Continued FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 33 shows correct front burner flame pattern. Figure 34 shows incorrect front burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping at top of blue flame. WARNING: If front burner flame pattern shows yellow tip- ping, your fireplace could pro-... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released... - Page 20 ® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM One or both burners do not light after ODS/ pilot is lit Delayed ignition of one or both burners Burner backfiring during combustion Yellow flame in front burner during burner combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Fireplace produces a whistling noise when burners are lit...
- Page 21 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 22: Specifications
® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in- stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564). You can also visit DESA International’s technical services site www.desatech.com. REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. - Page 23 ACCESSORIES Continued SLIM HEARTH BASE (Not Shown) G3005J Series - Jade Marble Laminate G3005S Series - Sandstone Marble Laminate G3005B Series - Black Onyx Marble Laminate The slim hearth base allows you to further customize your fireplace. Dimensions (WxHxD): 41 "...
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Page 24: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY- CONTROLLED MODEL VSGF28NVA For more information, visit www.desatech.com 107157... -
Page 25: Parts List
PARTS LIST LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY- CONTROLLED MODEL VSGF28NVA PART NUMBER 104388-02 104390-02 104392-02 104394-02 098304-01 104285-01 098249-01 101006-02 101330-05 100999-05 102257-08CJ 098271-06 103410-01CK 098867-09 101004-04 102445-01 101007-01 099387-05 101972-01 M11084-38 102668-01 101008-01 101973-01 098276-01 101004-11 M11084-26 098508-01 101628-03 097809-02 098354-01 102568-01... - Page 26 ® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF28NVA For more information, visit www.desatech.com 107157...
- Page 27 PARTS LIST FIREPLACE VSGF28NVA 107157 This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 101357-01 Top Outer Casing 103207-01 Outer Casing 102758-02CK Right Front Side 102759-02CK...
- Page 28 ® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT- CONTROLLED MODEL VSGF28NTC For more information, visit www.desatech.com 107157...
- Page 29 PARTS LIST LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT- CONTROLLED MODEL VSGF28NTC 107157 This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 104388-02 Front Log (#1)
- Page 30 ® UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF28NTC For more information, visit www.desatech.com 107157...
- Page 31 PARTS LIST FIREPLACE VSGF28NTC PART NUMBER 101357-01 103207-01 102758-02CK 102759-02CK 098304-01 101351-01CK 102455-02 101353-01CK 101712-02 101348-01 099230-01 101872-03 101346-01CK 101838-03CJ 101614-02 M11084-26 098304-03 101727-03 101398-03 103650-01 103581-02 099123-01 105649-01 M11084-38 101629-01 098544-01 099038-01 100639-01 103590-01 104313-01 104313-02 M10908-2 107157 OWNER’S MANUAL This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace.
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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. VENT-FREE NATURAL 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...