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VI33NRA
VI33PRA
REMOTE READY
GAS FIREPLACE
INSERT
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 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 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 INSERT
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION
®
MANUAL
Patent Pending
Shown with GS38
Surround Kit and
G8010 Brick Liner
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 assis-
tance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice 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 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com VI33NRA VI33PRA REMOTE READY GAS FIREPLACE INSERT 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.
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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 REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES ... 4 PRODUCT FEATURES ... 4 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION ... 4 INSTALLATION ... 7 OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT ... -
Page 3: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION Continued Keep the appliance area clear and free from combus- tible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids. 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. -
Page 4: Local Codes
LOCAL CODES UNPACKING REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES PRODUCT FEATURES AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace insert 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*. -
Page 5: Providing Adequate Ventilation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation. All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications: 1. - Page 6 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location (Cont.) Ventilation Air AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued The space in the example in column 2, page 5, is a confined space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
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Page 7: Installation
INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supple- mental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install 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: Installing Hood
INSTALLATION Installing Surround Kit (GS38 or GS43) (Cont.) Installing Hood INSTALLATION Continued Remove log packaging from firebox cavity. Align holes in left surround side panel with screen mounting screw holes. Replace 5/16" screen mounting shoulder screws removed in step 1 (see Figure 6). Do not tighten. Install Phillips screws in bottom (see Figure 6). -
Page 9: Installation Clearances
INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION CLEARANCES WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceil- ing, and adjoining wall. Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installation. Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material, Side Wall, and Ceiling A. -
Page 10: Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location
INSTALLATION Fireplace Insert Installation Into Framed-In Enclosure Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location INSTALLATION Continued FIREPLACE INSERT INSTALLATION INTO FRAMED-IN ENCLOSURE Installation of this fireplace insert involves installing fireplace insert into a framed-in enclosure. If using a mantel above the fireplace, you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 14, page 9. - Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: Never connect natural gas fireplace insert to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas. For propane/LP units, the installer must supply an external regula- tor. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water.
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Page 12: Checking Gas Connections
INSTALLATION Connecting Fireplace Insert To Gas Supply (Cont.) Checking Gas Connections INSTALLATION Continued NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit con- cealed gas connections. A flexible gas line is pro- vided to allow connection with the fireplace (see Figure 20). The flexible gas supply line connection to the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible. -
Page 13: Installing Logs
INSTALLATION Continued Check all joints from gas meter (natural gas) or propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 22 for natural gas, Figure 23 for propane/LP). Apply a noncorrosive leak de- tection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once. - Page 14 INSTALLATION Installing Logs (Cont.) Optional Wireless Hand-Held Remote Control Accessories INSTALLATION Continued Install fireplace insert screen by slipping notches of fireplace insert screen over screws on front of fireplace insert (see Fig- ure 26). WARNING: You must operate this fireplace insert with the fireplace insert screen in place.
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Page 15: Operating Fireplace Insert
INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING 9-VOLT BATTERIES Two 9-volt batteries (not included) are required to operate this heater with the wireless hand-held remote control set. Install one battery in the receiver and one in the hand-held remote control unit. Note: Only use alkaline batteries. Installing 9-Volt Battery (Not Included) in Receiver Locate back of receiver under front burner of heater. -
Page 16: Operating Fireplace Insert
OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Lighting Instructions (Cont.) To Turn Off Gas To Appliance Manual Lighting Procedure OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Continued Press in and turn control knob clockwise OFF position. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, including near the floor. -
Page 17: Optional Remote Operation
OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Continued OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION Note: All remote control accessories must be purchased sepa- rately (see Accessories, page 30). Follow instructions included with the remote control. Thermostat Control Operation (Optional GHRCTA Series Only) The thermostat control set- ting on the remote control unit can be set to any comfort level between WARMER and COOLER. -
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OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Optional Blower Operation INSPECTING BURNERS Pilot Flame Pattern Burner Primary Air Holes Main Burner Burner Flame Pattern OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Continued OPTIONAL BLOWER OPERATION Locate the blower switch by opening lower louver on fireplace insert. Blower switch is located at lower left inside louver door. This thermostat-controlled blower has a variable speed control that operates the blower. -
Page 19: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater clean. In- spect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Heater may need more frequent cleaning due to exces- sive lint from carpeting, pet hair, bedding material, etc. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
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 21 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 Remote does not function (GHRC and GHRCTA Series only)
- Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 23: Wiring Diagrams
If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. When calling please have 20,000/33,000 your model and serial numbers of your heater ready. Propane/LP Only You can also visit DESA International’s technical services web site at www.desatech.com. 8.0" W.C. 14" 11"... -
Page 24: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VI33NRA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE READY MODEL VI33NRA For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 110150-01A... - Page 25 This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace insert. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replace- ment Parts on page 23 of this manual. REMOTE READY MODEL VI33NRA For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 110150-01A...
- Page 26 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VI33PRA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE READY MODEL VI33PRA For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 110150-01A...
- Page 27 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual. REMOTE READY MODEL VI33PRA For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 110150-01A PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION...
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Page 28: Illustrated Parts
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VI33NRA, VI33PRA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE INSERT VI33NRA VI33PRA For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 110150-01A... - Page 29 Blower Speed Control Knob Blower Hex Washer Head Screw Plastic Bushing Hex Screw, #8 Phillips Pan Head Screw, #8 Hex Screw, # 3 x " Blunt Tip Clamp PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN Magnet Catch Strike Plate PARTS LIST VI33NRA, VI33PRA QTY.
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Page 30: Accessories
ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace insert accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. - Page 31 NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 110150-01A NOTES...
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Page 32: Limited Warranty
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. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.
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