Desa FPVF33PR Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Desa owner's operation and installation manual unvented (vent-free) propane/lp gas fireplace

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)

PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home,

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

Variable

Manually-

Controlled

Models and

Thermostatically-

Controlled

"A" Models

with

Split Oak Logs

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not

followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-

ing 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

qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

DESA INTERNATIONAL

where not prohibited by state or local codes.

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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

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 in this manual.

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Page 1 DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes. * Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION SECTION Safety Information ... 2 Product Identification ... 4 Local Codes ... 5 Unpacking ... 5 Product Features ... 5 Air for Combustion and Ventilation ... 6 Installing ... 9 Check Gas Type ... 9 Electrical Hookup ... 9 Assembling and Attaching Brass Trim ...
Page 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 103280 WARNINGS WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING: Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous. 1. 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. 2.
Page 4: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Top Middle Log Left Front Branch Front Burner Right Front Branch Base Assembly Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly, Split Oak Set Top Louver Assembly Firebox Hood Firebox Support Screen Assembly Figure 2 - Fireplace Crossover Log Rear Log Bottom Middle Top Outer...
Page 5: Local Codes
LOCAL CODES UNPACKING PRODUCT FEATURES 103280 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, also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc.
Page 6: Providing Adequate Ventilation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION VENTILATION Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in.
Page 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION VENTILATION Continued 103280 DETERMINING 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 8: Ventilation Air
AIR FOR COMBUSTION VENTILATION Continued WARNING ICON G 001 If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space, provide adequate combus- tion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3.
Page 9: Installing
INSTALLING 103280 NOTICE A qualified service person must install fireplace. Follow all local codes. WARNING ICON G 001 Never install the fireplace • in a bedroom or bathroom • in a recreational vehicle • where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the fireplace •...
Page 10: Assembling And Attaching Brass Trim
INSTALLING Continued ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING BRASS TRIM IMPORTANT: If you are recessing the firebox in a wall, do not attach brass trim at this time. See page 13. Note: The instructions below show assembling and attaching brass trim to fireplace. 1.
Page 11: Installation Clearances
INSTALLING Continued 103280 INSTALLATION CLEARANCES WARNING ICON G 001 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 Wall and Ceiling Clearances (see Figure 7) A.
Page 12 INSTALLING Continued 3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the manual shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping. See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location, page 15.
Page 13: Built-In Fireplace Installation
INSTALLING Continued 103280 9. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 17. 10. Route blower electrical cord through side or rear access door of fireplace. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet. 11. Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet mantel. Be careful not to scratch or damage hearth base, cabinet mantel, or any laminate trim on hearth base.
Page 14 INSTALLING Continued If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 13 for the rough opening. The height is 33" which is the same as the wall opening above. 39 3/8" Figure 13 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner 2.
Page 15: Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location
INSTALLING Continued 103280 Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening. 10" 8" 6" " Figure 15 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances, you must: •...
Page 16 INSTALLING Continued The installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator damage could occur.
Page 17: Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply
INSTALLING Continued 103280 Approved Flexible Gas Line 3" Minimum Figure 17 - Gas Connection * Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 34. CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver •...
Page 18: Checking Gas Connections
INSTALLING Continued 4. Route flexible gas line from manual shutoff valve into fireplace through side or rear access panel. Route flexible gas supply line through fireplace access door. Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections. A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibility from the fire- place.
Page 19 INSTALLING Continued 103280 Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 20). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter. 3.
Page 20: Installing Logs
INSTALLING Continued Notch INSTALLING LOGS (Split Oak Design Models) 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. Each log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you identify the log when installing.
Page 21 INSTALLING Continued 103280 4. Place the crossover log (#5) on the back log and the top middle log. Make sure the peg on the rear log is in the hole in the bottom of the crossover log. The crossover log should fit in the cutout of the top middle log (see Figure 26).
Page 22: For Your Safety Read Before Lighting
OPERATING FIREPLACE Thermostat- Controlled Models FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING ICON G 001 If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
Page 23: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance
OPERATING FIREPLACE Thermostat- Controlled Models Continued 103280 6. Continue pressing control knob in. Press and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front burner. If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights. Note: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs.
Page 24: Operating Fireplace (Manually-Controlled Models)
OPERATING FIREPLACE Manually-Controlled Models FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING ICON G 001 If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
Page 25 OPERATING FIREPLACE Manually-Controlled Models Continued 103280 6. Continue pressing control knob in. Press and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front burner. If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights. Note: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs.
Page 26: Blower Operation
OPERATING FIREPLACE All Models INSPECTING BURNERS BLOWER OPERATION 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. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug. Locate the blower switch by opening lower louver on fireplace.
Page 27 INSPECTING BURNERS Continued 103280 FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 34 shows correct front burner flame pattern. Figure 35 shows incorrect front burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping at top of blue flame. WARNING ICON G 001 If front burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping, your fireplace could produce increased levels of carbon monoxide.
Page 28: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING MAINTENANCE TROUBLE- SHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING ICON G 001 Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. WARNING ICON G 001 You must keep control areas, burners, and circulating air pas- sageways of fireplace clean.
Page 29 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued 103280 OBSERVED POSSIBLE PROBLEM CAUSE When ignitor button 1. Gas supply turned off or is pressed, there is manual shutoff valve spark at ODS/pilot closed but no ignition 2. Control knob not in PILOT position 3. Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4.
Page 30 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued OBSERVED POSSIBLE PROBLEM CAUSE One or both burners do 1. Burner orifice(s) not light after ODS/ clogged pilot is lit 2. Burner orifice(s) diameter is too small 3. Inlet gas pressure is too low 4. Mislocated crossover tube Delayed ignition of 1.
Page 31 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued 103280 WARNING ICON G 001 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. •...
Page 32: Technical Service
Usually, we will ask you to return the defective part to the factory. Parts Not Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replace- ment part(s), call DESA International’s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral information. When calling DESA International, have ready •...
Page 33: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS WIRING DIAGRAMS 103280 Btu (Low/High) 20,000/28,000 Type Gas Propane/LP Gas Only Ignition Piezo Manifold Pressure 7.9" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 14" Minimum 11" Shipping Weight 128 lbs. Thermostat Model 122 lbs. Manual Model CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls.
Page 34: Accessories
ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-800-432-2382 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
Page 35 ACCESSORIES Continued QQQQ QQQQ QQQQ QQQQ QQQQ 103280 QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ CORNER MANTEL GM200F - Walnut Finished GM201U - Unfinished Shown with optional laminate mantel trim accessory. Dimensions (WxHxD): 60-7/8" x 48-3/4" x 34-5/8" Mantel Trim LAMINATE TRIM FOR HEARTH OR MANTEL G3002J - Jade Marble Laminate Mantel Trim...
Page 36: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Log Base Assembly Variable Manually- Controlled Models 7-1 7-2 VSGF28PV CSGF28PV 103280...
Page 37: Parts List
PARTS LIST Log Base Assembly Variable Manually- Controlled Models PART NUMBER 102474-01 102474-02 102475-02 102478-01 102477-01 102479-01 098304-01 099059-02 098594-01 098593-01 098249-01 101006-01 100998-02 100999-02 102256-04BR 098271-06 101924-01CB 098867-10 101004-01 102445-01 101007-01 099387-05 101972-01 M11084-38 102668-01 101008-01 101973-01 098276-01 101004-10 M11084-26 098508-01 101628-01...
Page 38 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Log Base Assembly Thermostat- Controlled Models 7-1 7-2 VSGF28PTA CSGF28PTA 103280...
Page 39 PARTS LIST Log Base Assembly Thermostat- Controlled Models 103280 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. VSGF28PTA CSGF28PTA PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 102474-01 Left Front Log (#1L) 102474-02 Right Front Log (#1R)
Page 40 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Fireplace VSGF28PV CSGF28PV VSGF28PTA CSGF28PTA 103280...
Page 41 PARTS LIST Fireplace PART NUMBER 101357-01 101373-01 102806-01CB 102805-01CB 101368-01 101352-01CB 102455-01 101354-01CB 101712-01 101403-01 101404-01 101872-01 101573-01 101375-03BR 101275-04BR 101614-01 M11084-26 098304-03 101727-01 101575-01 099998-01 101886-01 101379-01 101408-01 101348-01 101347-01CB 099230-01 097384-02 099123-01 098219-28 101398-01 102664-01 098304-01 102753-01 101785-01 102032-01 099038-01 100639-01...
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Page 44: Warranty Information
VENT-FREE PROPANE GAS FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for three (3) 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 accordance with all applicable instructions.

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