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Desa Vanguard VCGF30PR Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Desa owner's operation and installation manual unvented (vent-free) catalytic propane/lp gas fireplace vcgf30pr
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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
CATALYTIC PROPANE/LP GAS
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
VCGF30PR
REMOTE READY
CATALYTIC
GAS FIREPLACE
SYSTEM
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 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 state or 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
cabinet mantel,
hearth base, and trim
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 pro-
cedures. For assistance or addi-
tional information consult a
qualified installer, 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.
accessories.

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  • Page 1 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) CATALYTIC PROPANE/LP GAS OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL VCGF30PR REMOTE READY CATALYTIC GAS FIREPLACE SYSTEM 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.

  • 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. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Optional Remote Control Control Knobs Piezo Selector Switch Ignitor (Optional)

  • Page 4: Product Features

    ® UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION This vent-free fireplace is clean burning. It requires no outside venting. There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by both realistic flames and glow- ing embers.
  • 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 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

    INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your pri- mary heating system. Do not in- stall this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater.

  • Page 8: Installation Clearances

    ® UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side. 8. Tighten trim hanging screws (#10-16 with .25 shoulder) into holes in cabi- nets. Place the assembled trim onto fire- place cabinet. Align hanging notches on trim with hanging screws on side of fireplace (see Figure 7).

  • Page 9: Built-In Fireplace Installation

    INSTALLATION Continued 10. Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet mantel. Be careful not to scratch or damage hearth base, cabinet mantel, or any laminate trim on hearth base. Re- move protective material from top of hearth base and from front of fireplace (if any).

  • Page 10: Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location

    ® UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued 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. If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances, you must: •...

  • Page 11: Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply

    INSTALLATION Continued We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 18, page 10. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater. Lo- cate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze.

  • 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 mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints.

  • Page 13: Installing Logs

    INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS CAUTION: Do not remove the warning and instruction labels attached to the heater base as- sembly. These markings contain important warranty information. 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.

  • Page 14: Operating Fireplace

    ® UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS 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 caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand.

  • Page 15: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance

    OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued 10. Wait one minute and switch selector switch to the ON position to light burner. 11. Set flame adjustment knob to any level between HI and LO. CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equip- ment shutoff valve.

  • Page 16: Inspecting Burners

    ® UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued • In the AUTO mode, the thermostat in the hand-held remote unit con- trols the room temperature. To in- crease the room temperature, press the top arrow of the TEMP button. To lower the room temperature, press the bottom arrow of the TEMP button.

  • Page 17: 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...
  • Page 18 ® UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture...
  • Page 19 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.

  • Page 20: Specifications

    • model number of your heater • the replacement part number TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in- stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Techni- cal Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564). You can also visit DESA International’s technical www.desatech.com.

  • Page 21: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circu- lating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a quali- fied service person.
  • Page 22 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 ad- dress listed on the back page of this manual.
  • Page 23 ACCESSORIES Continued Mantel Trim Hearth Base Trim LAMINATE TRIM FOR HEARTH OR MANTEL G3002J Series - Jade Marble Laminate Mantel Trim G3003J Series - Jade Marble Laminate Hearth Base Trim G3002S Series - Sandstone Marble Laminate Mantel Trim G3003S Series - Sandstone Marble Laminate Hearth Base Trim G3002B Series - Black Onyx...

  • Page 24: Illustrated Parts Breakdown

    ® UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE READY CATALYTIC MODEL VCGF30PR 104637...

  • Page 25: Parts List

    PARTS LIST REMOTE READY CATALYTIC MODEL VCGF30PR 104637 This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 20 of this manual. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 102785-03 Log, Golden Oak...
  • Page 26 ® UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VCGF30PR 104637...
  • Page 27 PARTS LIST FIREPLACE VCGF30PR 104637 This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 20 of this manual. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 101357-03 Top Outer Casing 104895-01 Outer Casing...

  • Page 28: Warranty Information

    VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE DESA International 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 in accordance with all applicable instructions.

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