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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 UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS FIREPLACE INSERT OWNER’S OPERATION AND ® INSTALLATION MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com VI33NRA VI33PRA REMOTE READY GAS FIREPLACE INSERT Patent Pending Shown with GS38 Surround Kit and G8010 Brick Liner Accessories WARNING: Improper installation, WARNING: If the information in this manual is not adjustment, alteration, service, or...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ..........19 SAFETY INFORMATION ............2 TROUBLESHOOTING .............. 20 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ............. 3 WIRING DIAGRAMS ..............23 LOCAL CODES ................4 SPECIFICATIONS ..............23 UNPACKING ................4 REPLACEMENT PARTS ............23 REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES ........ -
Page 3: Product Identification
SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 13. Do not use fireplace insert if any part has been exposed to or under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the fireplace insert and to replace any part of the con- You must operate this fireplace insert with the fire- trol system and any gas control which has been under water. -
Page 4: Local Codes
LOCAL CODES UNPACKING REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES PRODUCT FEATURES AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION LOCAL CODES PRODUCT FEATURES Install and use fireplace insert with care. Follow all local codes. In the OPERATION absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas This vent-free fireplace insert is clean burning. - Page 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Providing Adequate Ventilation Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation. Determining if You Have a Confined or All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation Unconfined Space...
- 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 12"...
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Page 7: Installation
(see Figure 5). Remove 5/16" screen mounting shoul- der screws (do not discard). Note: Your Vanguard fireplace insert is designed to be used in zero Shoulder clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be placed... - Page 8 INSTALLATION Installing Surround Kit (GS38 or GS43) (Cont.) Installing Hood INSTALLATION Continued 2. Remove log packaging from firebox cavity. 15. Line up holes in brass trim with holes on side panels of fire- place surround assembly. Attach with brass-plated screws. 3.
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Page 9: Installation Clearances
INSTALLATION Installation Clearances Fireplace Insert Installation Into Masonry Fireplace INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION CLEARANCES Install and properly ground GA3555, three-prong 120 volt elec- trical outlet, in fireplace insert. Follow instructions included in kit (see Accessories, page 30). WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If 3. - Page 10 INSTALLATION Fireplace Insert Installation Into Framed-In Enclosure Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location INSTALLATION Continued FIREPLACE INSERT INSTALLATION INTO Mantel Clearances for Insert Installation FRAMED-IN ENCLOSURE If there is a mantel above masonry fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace Installation of this fireplace insert involves installing fireplace insert opening.
- Page 11 INSTALLATION Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location (Cont.) Connecting Fireplace Insert To Gas Supply INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant WARNING: Never connect natural gas fireplace to liquid petroleum (LP) gas. insert to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas.
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Page 12: Checking Gas Connections
INSTALLATION Connecting Fireplace Insert To Gas Supply (Cont.) Checking Gas Connections INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS 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 WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections Figure 20). - Page 13 INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections (Cont.) Installing Logs INSTALLATION Continued 3. Check all joints from gas meter (natural gas) or propane/LP INSTALLING LOGS supply to equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 22 for natural gas, Figure 23 for propane/LP). Apply a noncorrosive leak de- CAUTION: Do not remove the warning and in- tection fluid to all joints.
- Page 14 INSTALLATION Installing Logs (Cont.) Optional Wireless Hand-Held Remote Control Accessories INSTALLATION Continued 2. Install fireplace insert screen by slipping notches of fireplace OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE insert screen over screws on front of fireplace insert (see Fig- CONTROL ACCESSORIES (GHRC and ure 26).
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Page 15: Operating Fireplace Insert
INSTALLATION Installing 9-Volt Batteries OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Lighting Instructions INSTALLATION OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued INSERT INSTALLING 9-VOLT BATTERIES FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 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. -
Page 16: Operating Fireplace Insert
OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Lighting Instructions (Cont.) To Turn Off Gas To Appliance Manual Lighting Procedure OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Continued 4. Press in and turn control knob clockwise to the WARNING: Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF position. OFF position when you are away from home for long 5. - Page 17 OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Optional Remote Operation OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Continued • In the AUTO mode, the thermostat in the hand-held re- OPTIONAL REMOTE mote unit controls the room temperature. To increase the OPERATION room temperature, press the top arrow of the TEMP but- ton.
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Page 18: Inspecting Burners
OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Optional Blower Operation INSPECTING BURNERS Pilot Flame Pattern Burner Primary Air Holes Main Burner Burner Flame Pattern OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Continued BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES OPTIONAL BLOWER OPERATION Air is drawn into the burner through the holes in the fitting at the burner entrance. -
Page 19: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Burner Injector Holder And Pilot Air Inlet Hole Logs Burner Primary Air Holes Main Burner CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Injector Holder (May WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before Be Brass or Aluminum Depending on Model) cleaning. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater CAUTION: Never use a wire, and let cool before servicing. Only needle, or similar object to clean Note: For additional help, visit DESA a qualified service person should ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ International’s technical service web site service and repair heater. - Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit 1. Burner orifice clogged 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance, page 19) or replace burner orifice 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low 2.
- 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
WIRING DIAGRAMS SPECIFICATIONS REPLACEMENT PARTS SERVICE HINTS TECHNICAL SERVICE WIRING DIAGRAMS REPLACEMENT PARTS Note : For proper operation of optional accessories, the wires from Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your the switch to the control must be connected exactly as shown in warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. -
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 110150-01B... - Page 25 PARTS LIST VI33NRA PARTS LIST 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 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 102785-03 Log, Golden Oak 103779-01...
- 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 110150-01B...
- Page 27 PARTS LIST VI33PRA 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 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 102785-03 Log, Golden Oak 103778-01 ODS Pilot (Propane/LP) 098249-01...
- Page 28 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 110150-01B...
- Page 29 PARTS LIST VI33NRA, VI33PRA PARTS LIST 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. FIREPLACE INSERT VI33NRA VI33PRA PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY.
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Page 30: Accessories
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. RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT - GHRCTA SERIES For all models. - Page 31 You can register online at www.desatech.com. If access to our website is not available to you, please complete this Owner’s Registration Form and mail to the address on the back of this owner’s manual. Please provide the following product information: Brand: (Comfort Glow, Vanguard, etc.) Model: (EFP33PR, VTGH33NR, etc.) Date Purchased: Note: Keep receipt for warranty verification.
- Page 32 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 TAPE 110150-01B...
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Page 34: Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.
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