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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS FIREPLACE INSERT
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Shown with GS38 Surround Kit and G8010 Brick Liner Accessories
REMOTE READY GAS FIREPLACE INSERT
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 quali-
fied installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
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Page 1: What To Do If You Smell Gas
• 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. Save this manual for future reference. For more information, visit www.desatech.com VI33NRB AND VI33PRB ®... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service, or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. -
Page 3: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: This product con- tains and/or generates chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm. IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this fireplace. Im- proper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, elec-... - Page 4 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued You must operate this fireplace insert with the fireplace insert screen and hood in place. Make sure fireplace insert screen and hood are in place before run- ning fireplace insert. Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible ma- terials, gasoline, and other flam- mable vapors and liquids.
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Page 5: Local Codes
SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 23. Refractory, glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh and solid-fuel log grates (if applicable) can be removed from the fireplace before in- stalling the unvented fireplace insert. 24. Smoke shelves, shields and baffles may be removed if attached by mechanical fasteners. LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace insert with care. -
Page 6: Product Features
PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION This vent-free fireplace insert 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 glowing embers. When used without the blower, the fireplace insert re- quires no electricity making it ideal for emergency backup heat. -
Page 7: Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 defines a confined space as a space whose vol- ume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an un- confined space as a space whose volume is not less... -
Page 8: Installation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining un- confined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two perma- nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12"... -
Page 9: Check Gas Type
INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: This fireplace in- sert creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace insert. Installing fireplace insert next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fireplace insert where impurities (such as, but not limited to, tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning flu- ids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) - Page 10 INSTALLATION Continued 4. Using Phillips screwdriver, remove four screws attaching top louver (see Figure 7). 5. Place top surround panel at top of fireplace insert. Bottom edge of panel will slide under top edge of insert. Align top panel screw holes with those in insert.
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Page 11: Installation Clearances
INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING HOOD Install hood to top of firebox as shown in Fig- ure 10. Use 5 Phillips screws, provided, to at- tach hood to fireplace insert and 2 Phillips screws, provided, to attach hood and surround sides to fireplace insert. -
Page 12: Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location
Wall board or facing material (above fireplace) may be of combustible material, including decorative mantel ornaments or other similar projec- tions off of the facing material. Fireplace Figure 12 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Fireplace Insert Installation INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must connect fire-... - Page 13 INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inter- nally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace insert. If pipe is too small, undue loss of volume will occur.
- Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued 3. Route gas supply line through access open- ing of fireplace insert (see Figure 15). NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit concealed gas con- nections. A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibility from the fireplace (see Figure 16). The flexible gas supply line con- nection to the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible.
- Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 17). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either open- ing propane/LP supply tank for propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter or using compressed air.
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Page 16: Installing Logs
INSTALLATION Continued 3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the equip- ment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping. See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Loca- tion, page 12. - Page 17 INSTALLATION Continued 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. WARNING: After installation and periodically thereafter, check to ensure that no flame comes in contact with any log.
- Page 18 INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES (GHRCB and GHRCTB) Installing Remote Receiver Unit 1. Disconnect switch wires from the control valve. 2. Remove screws attaching switch plate. 3. Remove switch plate (see Figure 26). Discard after removing. 4. Install remote receiver unit onto gas log heater base using mounting clips.
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Page 19: Operating Fireplace Insert
OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. -
Page 20: Manual Lighting Procedure
OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Continued 7. With control knob pressed in, press and re- lease 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 21: Operating Fireplace
OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Continued IMPORTANT: Do not leave the selector switch in the REMOTE or ON position when the pilot is not lit. This will drain the battery. Flame Adjustment Knob Control Knob Remote Selector Switch in in On Position Remote Position (Optional Hand-Held Remote Control) Figure 34 - Setting the Remote Selector... -
Page 22: Optional Blower Operation
OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Continued Auto Shutoff Feature 1. If the average room temperature exceeds 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Centi- grade), the hand-held remote control will perform a safety override and shut the fire- place off. This feature is not available in the MANU mode. -
Page 23: Cleaning And Maintenance
INSPECTING BURNERS Continued BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 39 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 40 shows an incorrect burner flame pat- tern. If burner flame pattern is incorrect, • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appli- ance, page 20) •... -
Page 24: Wiring Diagrams
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued 2. Inspect burner, pilot, and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt (see Figure 41). 3. Blow air through the ports/slots and holes in the burner. 4. Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot... - Page 26 OBSERVED PROBLEM ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is re- leased Burner does not light after ODS/ pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during com- bustion TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 2.
- Page 27 OBSERVED PROBLEM Slight smoke or odor during ini- tial operation Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit White powder residue forming within burner box or on adja- cent walls or furniture Remote does not function (GHRCB and GHRCTB Series only) Fireplace insert produces a click-...
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Page 28: Shut Off Gas Supply
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 29: Specifications
Propane/LP at 1-866-672-6040. When calling please have your Piezo model and serial numbers of your heater ready. 8.0" W.C. You can also visit DESA Heating Products’ tech- nical services web site at www.desatech.com. 14" SERVICE HINTS 11" When Gas Pressure Is Too Low •... -
Page 30: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS VI33NRB AND VI33PRB www.desatech.com Note: Items 27 and 28 are for natural gas only 113195-01A... -
Page 31: Parts List
This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace insert. When ordering parts, follow the in- structions listed under Replacement Parts on page 29 of this manual. PART NUMBER VI33NRB 113548-02 113549-02 113550-02 103779-01 098249-01 099387-14 111331-13 111124-01 099056-26 102772-01... - Page 32 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE INSERT MODELS VI33NRB AND VI33PRB www.desatech.com 113195-01A...
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Page 33: Part Number Description
FIREPLACE INSERT MODELS VI33NRB AND VI33PRB This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace insert. When ordering parts, follow the in- structions listed under Replacement Parts on page 29 of this manual. PART NUMBER 105517-01 105233-01 098304-01 102455-02 105518-01CK... -
Page 34: Accessories
ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace insert accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these ac- cessories, call DESA Heating Products’ Sales De- partment at 1-866-672-6040 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. - Page 35 NOTES ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 113195-01A www.desatech.com...
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Page 36: Limited Warranty
VENT-FREE GAS FIREPLACE INSERT DESA Heating Products 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 main- tained in accordance with all applicable instructions.
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