Desa CGEFP33PR Owner's Operation And Installation Manual
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Shown with optional cabinet mantel,
hearth base, and trim accessories.
CGEFP33PR, CGEFP33NR, EFP33PR, EFP33NR,
Gas Fireplace with Total Control System (TCS)
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.
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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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS FIREPLACE
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OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
VTGF33NR, and VTGF33PR
Shown with optional hearth
base accessory.
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 assis-
tance or additional information con-
sult 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 in-
stalled. Provisions for adequate
combustion and ventilation air must
be provided. Refer to Air for Com-
bustion and Ventilation section on
page 5 of this manual.
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- Page 1 For more information, visit www.desatech.com Shown with optional cabinet mantel, hearth base, and trim accessories. CGEFP33PR, CGEFP33NR, EFP33PR, EFP33NR, Gas Fireplace with Total Control System (TCS) 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
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ... 2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ... 3 LOCAL CODES ... 4 UNPACKING ... 4 PRODUCT FEATURES ... 4 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION ... 5 INSTALLATION ... 7 OPERATING FIREPLACE ... 24 INSPECTING BURNERS ... -
Page 3: Product Identification
SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 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. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors. If you smell gas •... -
Page 4: Local Codes
LOCAL CODES UNPACKING PRODUCT FEATURES LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association, Inc. -
Page 5: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction un- less provisions are provided for adequate combus- tion and ventilation air. Read the following instruc- tions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel- burning appliances in your home. - Page 6 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location Ventilation Air AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER 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 heater plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.
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Page 7: 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 8: Check Gas Type
INSTALLATION Check Gas Type Electrical Hookup Installation Clearances Installation Sequence Removing Fireplace Screen And Floor Assembly INSTALLATION Continued CHECK GAS TYPE Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct, do not install fireplace. Call dealer where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace. - Page 9 INSTALLATION Continued Flexible Gas Line Screws Fireplace Floor Assembly Figure 6 - Removing Fireplace Floor Assembly (VTGF33N/PR Shown) ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR POWER CORD This fireplace operates on 120 VAC, 60 Hz power. An electrical power cord is supplied with this unit. For Mantel Installation Determine from which side of the fireplace the power cord will exit.
- Page 10 INSTALLATION Relocating Wall Switch (Cont.) INSTALLATION Continued For Mantel Installation If fireplace is to be installed into a mantel, (see Conventional Fireplace Installation, pages 18 and 19) the wall switch may be mounted on either side of the mantel, facing to the side. Do not locate wall switch anywhere on the front face of the mantel.
- Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued 16. Position switch/plate assembly vertically over wall openings with decal lettering upright (see Figure 13). 17. Insert mounting screws, removed in step 2 of Relocating Wall Switch on pages 9 and 10, through holes in wall plate and into wall anchors.
- Page 12 INSTALLATION Installing Variable Speed Blower Accessory (Cont.) INSTALLATION Continued Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to ter- minals on blower motor and that the screw retaining the green ground wire is tight. Place control knob provided on plastic control shaft of speed control.
- Page 13 Black Green White 120 Vac. 60 Hz. . 78 Amps DESA International, Bowling Green, KY Figure 17 - Location of Wiring Diagram Decal 3" from Blower (VTGF33NR/VTGF33PR Shown) Operating the Blower Light your gas appliance with the blower off. After about 15 minutes, turn the blower on to deliver heated air at the top louvers.
- Page 14 INSTALLATION Installing Thermostatic Blower Accessory (Cont.) INSTALLATION Continued 10. Place control knob provided on plastic control shaft of speed control (see Figure 20). 11. Mount the speed control onto the front leg of the left floor support bracket using 2 screws provided (see Figure 20). WARNING: Failure to connect all wires properly as indicated may cause electrical short circuit or personal injury.
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Page 15: Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location
110/115 V.A.C. Black Green White 120 Vac. 60 Hz. .90 Amps DESA International, Bowling Green, KY Figure 23 - Location of Wiring Diagram Decal 3" from Blower (VTGF33NR/VTGF33PR Shown) For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 108117 Installing Thermostatic Blower Accessory (Cont.) - Page 16 INSTALLATION Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location (Cont.) Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply INSTALLATION Continued Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below. • external regulator (supplied by installer, for propane/LP units only) • piping (check local codes) •...
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Page 17: Checking Gas Connections
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 provided) If fireplace screen and floor are still installed, see Removing Fireplace Screen and Floor Assembly, page 8. 2. -
Page 18: Conventional Fireplace Installation
INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections (Cont.) Conventional Fireplace Installation INSTALLATION Continued Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 27). Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open propane/LP supply tank valve. Place manual ignition switch in the OFF position. -
Page 19: Built-In Fireplace Installation
INSTALLATION Continued 11. Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet mantel (see Figure 33). Be careful not to scratch or damage hearth base, cabinet man- tel, or any laminate trim on hearth base. Remove protective material from top of hearth base and from front of fireplace (if any). - Page 20 INSTALLATION Built-In Fireplace Installation (Cont.) Assembling And Attaching Optional Brass Trim INSTALLATION Continued 8. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange (see Figure 36). Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Con- nections, pages 17 and 18.
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Page 21: Installing Hood
INSTALLATION Continued Adjusting Side Brass Plate Trim Slot Shim Mitered Edge Figure 38 - Assembling Brass Trim Assembled Brass Trim Figure 39 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace (EFP33PR Shown) INSTALLING HOOD Install hood to top of firebox as shown in Figure 40. Use 3 Phillips screws provided. - Page 22 INSTALLATION Installing Logs (VTGF33NR/VTGF33PR) (Cont.) Installing Logs (CGEFP33PR/CGEFP33NR) INSTALLATION Continued Rear Log (#3) Groove Groove in Back in Back of Log of Log Cutout Grate Prong Grate Prong Figure 44 - Installing Figure 43 - Installing Rear Log (#3) Crossover Log (#4)
- Page 23 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS (EFP33PR/EFP33NR) WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accor- dance 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 warning and in- struction labels attached to the heater base assem- bly.
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Page 24: Operating Fireplace
INSTALLATION Installing Battery Into Remote Installing Screen OPERATING FIREPLACE For Your Safety Read Before Lighting INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING BATTERY INTO REMOTE Locate slot at bottom of remote control (see Figure 53). Firmly insert tool such as a small screwdriver, butter knife, or dime into the slot and lift up to remove cover. -
Page 25: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance
OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued NORMAL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: You must operate this heater with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is in place before running heater. NOTICE: During initial operation of new heater, burning logs will give off a paper-burning smell. Open damper or window to vent smell. -
Page 26: Optional Blower Operation
OPERATING FIREPLACE Manual Lighting Instructions for Electrical Power Outage To Turn Off Gas To Appliance Optional Blower Operation OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued MANUAL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL POWER OUTAGE WARNING: You must operate this heater with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is in place before running heater. -
Page 27: Inspecting Burners
INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 59 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 60 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not properly heating the thermocouple. When the thermocouple cools, the heater will shut down. -
Page 28: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Burner Injector Holder Cleaning Pilot Air Inlet Hole Logs 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 29: 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 buttons on remote control are pressed, there is no response from fireplace When wall switch button is pressed, there is... - Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot (manual ignition mode) When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition (manual ignition mode) ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released (manual ignition...
- Page 31 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 32: Specifications
You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. You can also visit DESA International’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. -
Page 33: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM WIRING DIAGRAM EFP33NR/EFP33PR AND CGEFP33NR/CGEFP33PR Note : For proper operation, the wires must be connected exactly as shown in wiring diagram. See page 35 for number key. VTGF33NR/VTGF33PR Note : For proper operation, the wires must be connected exactly as shown in wiring diagram. -
Page 34: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Remote Control Log Base Assembly EFP33PR/NR and CGEFP33PR/NR ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE CONTROL LOG BASE ASSEMBLY EFP33PR/NR AND CGEFP33PR/NR (CGEFP33PR SHOWN) For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 108117... - Page 35 19724000 901056-01 901056-01 107736-01 107736-01 107737-01 107737-01 PARTS LIST Remote Control Log Base Assembly EFP33PR/NR and CGEFP33PR/NR DESCRIPTION Middle Log (#1) Back Log (#2) Front Log (#3) Crossover Log (#4) ODS Pilot (Propane/LP) ODS Pilot (Natural) ODS Nut Pilot Tube...
- Page 36 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Firebox EFP33PR/NR and CGEFP33PR/NR ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREBOX EFP33PR/NR AND CGEFP33PR/NR For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 108117...
- Page 37 Outer Base 101838-03 Firebox Wrapper 101514-01 Cover M11084-26 Hex Screw, #10 104242-01CK Bottom Louvered Door 101727-02 Screen Assembly PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN 101386-02 Louvered Door Hinge 101784-01 Magnet Catch 102307-01 Strike Plate PARTS LIST Firebox EFP33PR/NR and CGEFP33PR/NR QTY.
- Page 38 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Remote Control Log Base Assembly VTGF33PR and VTGF33NR ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE CONTROL LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VTGF33PR AND VTGF33NR (SHOWN) For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 108117...
- Page 39 PARTS LIST REMOTE CONTROL LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VTGF33PR AND VTGF33NR (SHOWN) This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 104388-05 Left Front Log (#1a) 104388-04...
- Page 40 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Firebox VTGF33NR and VTGF33PR ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREBOX VTGF33NR AND VTGF33PR For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 108117...
- Page 41 PARTS LIST FIREBOX VTGF33NR AND VTGF33PR This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. PART NUMBER 101357-01 103207-01 102758-02CK 102759-02CK 098304-01 101351-01CK 102455-02 101353-01CK 101712-03 101348-01...
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Page 42: Accessories
Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International at 1-866-672-6040 for information. You can also write to the ad- dress listed on the back page of this manual. - Page 43 ACCESSORIES Continued CABINET MANTEL ACCESSORY WITH FIREPLACE PERIMETER BRASS TRIM GMC11F Series - Walnut Finished Hardwood Veneer GMC12U Series - Unfinished Hardwood Veneer, Ready to Stain or Paint. GMC13F Series - Medium Stained Oak Veneer GM107U Series - Unfinished GM102W Series - Off-White Paint For all models.
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Page 45: Templates
TEMPLATES " " 3/8" Template 1 - Relocating Wall Switch to Hollow Room Wall For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 108117 3/8" Diameter 2 Holes 3/4" 3/16" Template 2 - Relocating Wall Switch to Side Wall of Mantel 1/8"... - Page 46 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 108117...
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Page 47: Owner's Registration Form
Address: City: Home Phone: E-Mail: Please answer the following questions to register your product with DESA International: Where will the product be used? Living/Family Room Office/Warehouse If you bought this product yourself, did you plan to purchase this type of product before going into the store? - Page 48 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 108117...
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