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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Variable Manually-
Controlled Model
VSGF28PVA
Thermostatically-
Controlled Model
VSGF28PTC
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,* 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
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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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
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 Variable Manually- Controlled Model VSGF28PVA Thermostatically- Controlled Model VSGF28PTC 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: Safety Information
UNVENTED PROPANE/LP 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
SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 16. Operating fireplace above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage. 17. To prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tanks of less than 100 lbs. capacity. 18. Provide adequate clearances around air openings. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Middle Log Front Log... -
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 (VSGF28PTC) This fireplace has a blower assembly. The blower operates thermostatically and has a variable speed control. The blower circulates 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.
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Page 6: Ventilation Air
UNVENTED PROPANE/LP 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"... -
Page 7: Installation
• in high traffic areas • in windy or drafty areas WARNING: Models VSGF28PTC have 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 8: Installation Clearances
UNVENTED PROPANE/LP 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 PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 4. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening. 5. Plug electrical cord into electrical out- let installed in step 2, page 9. 6. Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening. -
Page 11: Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply
INSTALLATION Continued Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union, and 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, page 10). IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location. -
Page 12: Checking Gas Connections
UNVENTED PROPANE/LP 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 noncorrosive leak detection fluid 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 PROPANE/LP 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.
- Page 16 After 30 seconds, release control knob. Now follow step 8, column 1. BLOWER OPERATION MODEL VSGF28PTC 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.
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Page 17: Inspecting Burners
OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued Blower Kit Model GA3650T Series Locate the blower switch by opening the lower louver on fireplace. Blower switch is located at lower left inside louver door. The GA3650T thermostat-controlled blower has a variable speed control with an ON/OFF switch. The blower will start when the thermostat senses a sufficient increase in firebox temperature. -
Page 18: Cleaning And Maintenance
UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners, and circu- lating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fire- place before each use. Have fire- place inspected yearly by a quali- fied service person. -
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 PROPANE/LP 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 White powder residue forming within burner...
- 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 PROPANE/LP 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 1-800-672-6040. You can also visit DESA International’s technical services site www.desatech.com. REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. - 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 PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY- CONTROLLED MODELS VSGF28PVA For more information, visit www.desatech.com ® 107156... -
Page 25: Parts List
PARTS LIST LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY- CONTROLLED MODELS VSGF28PVA PART NUMBER 104388-02 104390-02 104392-02 104394-02 098304-01 104286-01 098249-01 101006-02 101330-05 100999-02 102257-08CJ 098271-06 103410-01CK 098867-10 101004-01 102445-01 101007-01 099387-05 101972-01 M11084-38 102668-01 101008-01 101973-01 098276-01 101004-15 M11084-26 098508-01 101628-03 097809-02 098354-01 102568-02... - Page 26 UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF28PVA For more information, visit www.desatech.com ® 107156...
- Page 27 PARTS LIST FIREPLACE VSGF28PVA 107156 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 PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT- CONTROLLED MODELS VSGF28PTC For more information, visit www.desatech.com ® 107156...
- Page 29 PARTS LIST LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT- CONTROLLED MODELS VSGF28PTC 107156 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 PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF28PTC For more information, visit www.desatech.com 107156...
- Page 31 PARTS LIST FIREPLACE VSGF28PTC 107156 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...
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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 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...
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