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Vanguard Vi33NRB Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Unvented (vent-free) gas fireplace insert
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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.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
Vi33NRB AND Vi33pRB
®

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S OpERATiON AND iNSTAllATiON MANUAl Shown with GS38 Surround Kit and G8010 Brick Liner Accessories Vi33NRB AND Vi33pRB 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABlE OF cONTENTS Safety ..............2 Cleaning and Maintenance ........ 23 Local Codes............5 Wiring Diagrams ..........24 Unpacking............5 Troubleshooting ..........25 Product Identification ........... 5 Specifications ............ 29 Remote Control Accessories ....... 6 Replacement Parts ..........29 Product Features ..........6 Technical Service..........
  • Page 3 SAFETY Continued DANGER: Carbon monoxide WARNING: Before installing poisoning may lead to death! in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and fireplace Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs must be cleaned of soot, creo- of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the sote, ashes and loose paint by a flu, with headaches, dizziness or nausea.
  • Page 4 SAFETY Continued 1. This appliance is only for use with the 11. Do not run fireplace insert type of gas indicated on rating plate. This • where flammable liquids or vapors are appliance is not convertible for use with used or stored other gases.

  • Page 5: Local Codes

    lOcAl cODES Install and use fireplace insert with care. Fol- State of Massachusetts: The installation low all local codes. In the absence of local must be made by a licensed plumber codes, use the latest edition of The National or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.

  • Page 6: Remote Control Accessories

    REMOTE cONTROl AccESSORiES There are four optional remote controls • hand-held ON/OFF remote that can be purchased separately for this • hand-held thermostat remote fireplace insert: See Accessories, page 34. • wall switch • wall thermostat pRODUcT FEATURES OPERATION PIEzO IGNITION SYSTEM This vent-free fireplace insert is clean burn- This fireplace insert has a piezo ignitor.
  • Page 7 AiR FOR cOMBUSTiON AND VENTilATiON Continued a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out- Example: Space size 22 ft. (length) x 18 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 3168 cu. ft. side atmosphere have a continuous (volume of space) water vapor retarder with a rating of If additional ventilation to adjoining room one perm (6 x 10...

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    AiR FOR cOMBUSTiON AND VENTilATiON Continued If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maxi- ventilation Air From Outdoors mum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation an unconfined space. You will need no additional grills or ducts.

  • Page 9: Installation

    If you have a qualified chimney cleaner. central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower Note: Your Vanguard fireplace insert is designed to be used in zero clearance in- while using heater. This will help stallations. Wall or framing material can be...
  • Page 10 iNSTAllATiON Continued Screen Mounting Shoulder INSTALLING SURROUND KIT (GS38 Screw (4) (DO NOT DISCARD) OR GS43) Shipping Screw CAUTION: Close masonry (DISCARD) fireplace damper securely be- fore installing fireplace insert. If chimney does not have a damp- er, block or cap top of chimney. Failure to cap an open chimney could cause drafts that can affect the heater’s performance and...
  • Page 11 iNSTAllATiON Continued 5. Place top surround panel at top of fire- INSTALLING HOOD place insert. Bottom edge of panel will Install hood to top of firebox as shown in slide under top edge of insert. Align top Figure 10. Use 5 Phillips screws (provided) panel screw holes with those in insert.
  • Page 12 iNSTAllATiON Continued Mantel Clearances for Insert Installation INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO If there is a mantel above masonry fireplace, FIREPLACE LOCATION you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening (see WARNING: A qualified Figure 12). service person must connect fireplace Insert to gas supply.
  • Page 13 iNSTAllATiON Continued For propane/LP units, installer must supply WARNING: Use pipe joint an external regulator. External regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must sealant that is resistant to liquid reduce incoming gas pressure to between petroleum (LP) gas. 11" and 14" of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator dam- We recommend that you install a sediment age could occur.
  • Page 14 iNSTAllATiON Continued 2. Remove screws that attach log base 6. Replace log base assembly back into assembly to fireplace insert (see Figure fireplace insert. Feed flexible gas line into 15). Carefully lift up log base assembly fireplace insert base area while replacing log and remove from fireplace insert (see base assembly.
  • Page 15 iNSTAllATiON Continued Equipment Shutoff Valve 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping sys- tem. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection Propane/LP fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a Supply leak. Tank 5. Correct all leaks at once. 6. Reconnect fireplace insert and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply.
  • Page 16 iNSTAllATiON Continued 3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This 4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in installation includes an approved flexible slot of top surround trim (see Figure 21). gas line (if allowed by local codes) after 5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in equipment shutoff valve.
  • Page 17 iNSTAllATiON Continued INSTALLING LOGS WARNING: You must oper- CAUTION: Do not remove the ate this fireplace insert with the warning and instruction labels fireplace insert screen in place. attached to the heater base as- Make sure fireplace insert screen sembly. These markings contain is in place before running fire- important warranty and safety place insert.
  • Page 18 iNSTAllATiON Continued OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD INSTALLING 9-vOLT BATTERIES REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES Two 9-volt batteries (not included) are re- quired to operate this heater with wireless (HRC100 Series and HRC200 Series) hand-held remote control set. Install one bat- Installing Remote Receiver Unit tery in receiver and one in hand-held remote 1.

  • Page 19: Operation

    OpERATiON FOR YOUR SAFETY NOTICE: During initial operation READ BEFORE LIGHTING of new fireplace insert, burning logs will give off a paper-burning WARNING: If you do not fol- smell. Open damper or window low these instructions exactly, to vent smell. This will only last a fire or explosion may result a few hours.
  • Page 20 OpERATiON Continued Pilot Burner Pilot 7. With control knob pressed in, press and Ignitor Ignitor Burner release ignitor button. This will light pilot. Electrode Electrode The pilot is attached to the front burner. If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights.
  • Page 21 OpERATiON Continued Note: The burner may light if hand-held re- THERMOSTAT SERIES (MODEL mote was on when selector switch was last HRC200) turned off. You can now turn burner on and off The hand-held remote can be operated using with hand-held remote control unit. either manual mode (MANU) or thermostatic IMPORTANT: Do not leave selector switch in mode (AUTO) (see Figure 35).

  • Page 22: Optional Blower Operation

    OpERATiON Continued Safety Features control, etc.). The keypad is locked in either When away from home for an extended period on or off. Press POWER and LOCK buttons of time or as a child safety feature to prevent together to turn unit on or off. accidental ignition of the fireplace, receiver OPTIONAL BLOWER ON/OFF/REMOTE switch should be in the...

  • Page 23: Cleaning And Maintenance

    iNSpEcTiNG BURNERS Continued BURNER FLAME PATTERN BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES Figure 38 shows a correct burner flame pat- Air is drawn into the burner through holes in tern. Figure 39 shows an incorrect burner fitting at burner entrance. These holes may flame pattern.

  • Page 24: Wiring Diagrams

    clEANiNG AND MAiNTENANcE Continued 1. Shut off unit, including pilot. Allow unit to sembly (see Figure 41). With unit off, lightly cool for at least thirty minutes. blow air through air inlet hole. You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is 2.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    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 REMEDY POSSIBLE CAUSE...
  • Page 26 TROUBlEShOOTiNG Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM REMEDY POSSIBLE CAUSE ODS/pilot lights but flame 1. Press in control knob fully 1. Control knob not fully goes out when control knob pressed in is released 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep 2. Control knob not pressed in control knob pressed in 30 long enough seconds...
  • Page 27 TROUBlEShOOTiNG Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM REMEDY POSSIBLE CAUSE Slight smoke or odor during 1. Check burner for dirt and 1. Not enough air initial operation debris. If found, clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 23) 2. Replace gas control 2. Gas regulator defective 3.
  • Page 28 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. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    SpEciFicATiONS vI33NRB VI33PRB • Rating: 22,000/33,000 Btu/Hr • Rating: 22,000/33,000 Btu/Hr • Gas Type: Natural Gas • Gas Type: Propane/LP Gas • Ignition: Piezo • Ignition: Piezo • Pressure Manifold: 3.5" w.c. • Pressure Manifold: 8.0" w.c. • Inlet Gas Pressure (inches of water): •...

  • Page 30: Parts

    MODELS VI33NRB AND VI33PRB Note: Items 27 and 28 are for natural gas only www.desatech.com 113195-01J...
  • Page 31 pARTS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace insert. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 29 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 122081-04 Back Log • • 122081-05 Front Log •...
  • Page 32 FIREPLACE INSERT MODELS VI33NRB AND VI33PRB www.desatech.com 113195-01J...
  • Page 33 FIREPLACE INSERT MODELS VI33NRB AND VI33PRB This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace insert. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 29 of this manual. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 105517-01 Top Outer Casing...

  • Page 34: Accessories

    AccESSORiES Purchase these accessories from your LOUvER KIT local dealer. If they can not supply these GA9094 - Polished Brass (Includes Top accessories, either contact your nearest and Bottom Louvers) Parts Central or call DESA Heating, LLC at For all models. 1-866-672-6040 for information.
  • Page 35 AccESSORiES Continued WALL-MOUNT THERMOSTAT CLEANING KIT - CCK SWITCH - GWMT1 For all models. Your vent-free gas appliance requires regular cleaning and maintenance to For all models. The desired comfort setting prevent performance problems. This kit gives can be selected on the wall thermostat and you the tools and instructions to make it easy the log heater will automatically cycle from to clean all critical areas of your appliance.

  • Page 36: Warranty

    WARRANTY kEEp ThiS WARRANTY Model (located on product or identification tag) _____________________________ Serial No. (located on product or identification tag) __________________________ Date Purchased __________________________ Keep receipt for warranty verification. DESA hEATiNG, llc liMiTED WARRANTiES New Products Standard Warranty: DESA Heating, LLC warrants this new product and any parts thereof to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of four (4) years from the date of first purchase from an authorized dealer provided the product has been installed, maintained and operated in accordance with DESA Heating, LLC’s warnings and instructions.

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