Desa Variable Manually-Controlled Models Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)

PROPANE GAS FIREPLACE

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home,

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

Variable

Manually-

Controlled

Models and

Thermostatically-

Controlled

"A" Models

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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

qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

DESA INTERNATIONAL

where not prohibited by state or local codes.

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Shown with optional

cabinet mantel, hearth

base, and trim

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

assistance or additional infor-

mation consult a qualified in-

staller, 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 in this manual.

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Page 1 DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) PROPANE GAS FIREPLACE This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes. * Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Safety Information ................... 2 Product Identification ................4 Local Codes ..................... 5 Unpacking ....................5 Product Features ..................5 Air for Combustion and Ventilation ............6 Installing ....................9 Check Gas Type ................9 Electrical Hookup ................9 Assembling and Attaching Brass Trim ..........
Page 3 WARNINGS Continued SAFETY WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING: Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous. INFORMATION 1. 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. Continued 2.
Page 4: Product Identification
PRODUCT Crossover Log (#3) Front Log (#2) IDENTIFICATION Rear Log (#1) Front Burner Rear Burner Left Front Branch (#4) Regulator Base Right Front Branch (#5) Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly Top Louver Top Outer Assembly Casing Firebox Hood Firebox Support Rear Access...
Page 5: Local Codes
LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223, also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Page 6: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
AIR FOR WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 COMBUSTION This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provi- sions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this VENTILATION and other fuel-burning appliances in your home.
Page 7 DETERMINING AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION AIR FOR Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space COMBUSTION 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 8 AIR FOR WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 COMBUSTION If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space, provide adequate combus- tion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the VENTILATION National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3.
Page 9: Installing
INSTALLING NOTICE A qualified service person must install fireplace. Follow all local codes. WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 Never install the fireplace • in a bedroom or bathroom • in a recreational vehicle • where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the fireplace •...
Page 10: Assembling And Attaching Brass Trim
ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING BRASS TRIM INSTALLING Note: The instructions below show assembling and attaching brass trim to fireplace. Continued 1. Remove packaging from three pieces of brass trim. 2. Locate four brass screws, two adjusting plates with set screws, and two shims in the hardware packet.
Page 11: Installation Clearances
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES INSTALLING WARNING Continued WARNING ICON G 001 Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall. Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installation. Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances (see Figure 7) A.
Page 12 3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved INSTALLING flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the manual shutoff valve. The Continued flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping. See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location, page 16.
Page 13: Built-In Fireplace Installation
9. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to INSTALLING Gas Supply, page 17. Continued 10. Route blower electrical cord through side or rear access door of fireplace. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet. 11. Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet mantel. Be careful not to scratch or damage hearth base, cabinet mantel, or any laminate trim on hearth base.
Page 14 If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 13 for the rough opening. INSTALLING The height is 33" which is the same as the wall opening, on page 13. n Continued 39 3/8" 27 7/8" 35 1/2" 55 5/8" Figure 13 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner 2.
Page 15: Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location
Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation INSTALLING If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance Continued between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening. Mantel Shelf 10" Underside of 8" Mantel Shelf 6" " All minimum distances are in inches 1 /2 1 /2...
Page 16 The installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce INSTALLING incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator damage Continued could occur.
Page 17: Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply
INSTALLING A.G.A. Design-Certified Manual Shutoff Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap* Continued Approved Flexible Gas Line From External Regulator (11" W.C. to 14" W.C. 3" Minimum Pressure) Sediment Trap Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Figure 17 - Gas Connection * Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer.
Page 18: Checking Gas Connections
INSTALLING 4. Route flexible gas line from manual shutoff valve into fireplace through side or rear access panel. Route flexible gas supply line through fireplace access door. Continued NOTICE Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections. A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibility from the fire- place.
Page 19 Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG INSTALLING 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 20). Continued 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane supply tank valve. 3. Check all joints from propane supply tank to manual shutoff valve (see Figure 21).
Page 20: Installing Logs
INSTALLING LOGS INSTALLING Continued WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 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. Each log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you identify the log when installing.
Page 21: Operating Fireplace (Thermostat-Controlled Models)
INSTALLING WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Continued Make sure fireplace screen is in place before running fireplace. 5. Install fireplace screen by slipping notches of fireplace screen over screws on front of fireplace (see Figure 26).
Page 22 OPERATING LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FIREPLACE WARNING Thermostat- WARNING ICON G 001 You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Controlled Models Make sure fireplace screen is installed before running fireplace. Continued NOTICE During initial operation of new fireplace, burning logs will give off a paper-burning smell.
Page 23: Operating Fireplace (Manually-Controlled Models)
8. Turn control knob counterclockwise to desired heating level. The OPERATING burners should light. Set control knob to any heat level between HI and LO. FIREPLACE CAUTION Thermostat- Controlled Models Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the manual shutoff valve. Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Fireplace...
Page 24: Operating Fireplace
OPERATING LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FIREPLACE WARNING Manually-Controlled WARNING ICON G 001 You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Models Make sure fireplace screen is installed before running fireplace. Continued NOTICE During initial operation of new fireplace, burning logs will give off a paper-burning smell.
Page 25: Blower Operation
OPERATING VARIABLE CONTROL OPERATION FIREPLACE The variable control valve can be set to any heat setting and flame height desired, by simply turning the control knob until that setting is attained. Even the lowest setting Manually-Controlled provides realistic flames and glowing embers from two burners. Selecting higher Models settings produces greater heat output.
Page 26: Inspecting Burners
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. INSPECTING PILOT FLAME PATTERN BURNERS Figure 31 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 32 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool.
Page 27: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. MAINTENANCE CAUTION WARNING ICON G 001 You must keep control areas, burners, and circulating air pas- sageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person.
Page 28 OBSERVED POSSIBLE TROUBLE- PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY SHOOTING When ignitor button 1. Gas supply turned off or 1. Turn on gas supply or Continued is pressed, there is manual shutoff valve open manual shutoff spark at ODS/pilot closed valve but no ignition 2.
Page 29 OBSERVED POSSIBLE TROUBLE- PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY SHOOTING One or both burners do 1. Burner orifice(s) 1. Clean burner(s) (see not light after ODS/ clogged Cleaning and Mainte- Continued pilot is lit nance, page 27) or replace burner orifice(s) 2. Burner orifice(s) 2.
Page 30 TROUBLE- WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 SHOOTING If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. Continued • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. •...
Page 31: Technical Service
Usually, we will ask you to return the defective part to the factory. Parts Not Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replace- ment part(s), call DESA International’s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879 for information. When calling DESA International, have ready •...
Page 32: Accessories
Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply ACCESSORIES these accessories, call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-800-432-2382 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
Page 33 ACCESSORIES Continued QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ CORNER MANTEL GM200F - Walnut Finished GM201U - Unfinished Shown with optional laminate mantel trim accessory. Dimensions (WxHxD): 60-7/8" x 48-3/4" x 34-5/8" QQQQ QQQQ QQQQ QQQQ QQ QQ QQ QQQQQ QQQQ QQQQQ...
Page 34: Illustrated Parts Lists
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Log Base Assembly Variable Manually- Controlled Models 7-1 7-2 VGF28PV CFGF28PV 102667...
Page 35 This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, PARTS LIST follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. Log Base Assembly Variable Manually- Controlled Models VGF28PV CFGF28PV PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 101337-02 Rear Log (#1) 101336-02...
Page 36 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Log Base Assembly Thermostat- Controlled Models 7-1 7-2 VGF28PTA CFGF28PTA 102667...
Page 37 This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, PARTS LIST follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. Log Base Assembly Thermostat- Controlled Models VGF28PTA CFGF28PTA PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 101337-02 Rear Log (#1) 101336-02 Front Log (#2)
Page 38 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Fireplace 102667...
Page 39 This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, PARTS LIST follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 31 of this manual. Fireplace VGF28PV/CFGF28PV VGF28PTA/CFGF28PTA PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 101357-01 Top Outer Casing 101373-01 Outer Casing 102806-01CB Right Front Side 102805-01CB...
Page 40: Specifications
Btu (Low/High) 20,000/28,000 SPECIFICATIONS Type Gas LP Gas Only Ignition Piezo Manifold Pressure 7.9" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 14" Minimum 11" Shipping Weight 92 lbs. WIRING CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. DIAGRAMS Verify proper operation after servicing.
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Page 44: Warranty Information
VENT-FREE PROPANE GAS FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for three (3) years and five (5) years on stainless steel burners 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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