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For more information, visit www .desatech.com W ARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol- lowed exactly , a re or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 2 SAFETY INFORMA TION T ABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ............................................... 2 Local Codes......................................................... 5 Unpacking...............................
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 3 WA RNI NG: Thi s pro du ct con - ta ins an d/o r ge ner at es ch em ica ls kno wn t o t he state of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. IMPORT ANT : Read this owner ’s man ual care full y a nd compl etel y before trying to assemble, op - erate or service this replace.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 4 SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued Y ou must operate this replace insert with the replace insert screen and hood in place.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 5 23. Refractory , glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh and solid-fuel log grates (if applicable) can be removed from the replace before installing the unvented replace insert. 24. Smoke shelves, shields and bafes may be remo ved if a ttac hed by m echan ical fas tene rs.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 6 PRODUCT FEA TURES OPERA TION This vent-free replace 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 ames and glowing embers.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 7 Conned and Unconned Space Th e Na ti ona l Fu el Gas Co de AN SI Z2 23. 1/ NF PA 54 den es a con ned spac e as a spa ce w hose volu me is less th an 50 cubi c fee t per 1,0 00 Bt u pe r hou r (4.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 8 AIR FOR COMB USTION AND VENTILA TION Continued V entilation Air From Outdoors Prov ide extra fresh air by usin g venti latio n grill s or ducts. Y ou must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the oor .
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 9 CAUTION: This replace in - sert creates warm air currents. The se curr ents mo ve heat to wa ll surfaces next to replace insert.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 10 4 . Using Phillips screwdriver , remove four screws attaching top louver (see Figure 7). 5. Place top surround panel at top of replace insert. Bottom edge of panel will slide under top edge of insert. Align top panel screw holes with those in insert.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 1 1 Mantel Clearances for Insert Installation If there is a mant el above masonr y rep lace , you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shel f and top of re plac e opening (se e Figure 12, page 12) . NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 12 Supplied Hood Must Be Used at All Times Wire-mesh Screen Fireplace Noncombustible Material May Project Off this Surface above the Insert Hood Mantel Shelf 13" 16&.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 13 INST ALLA TION 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 replace insert.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 14 3. Route gas supply line through access opening of replace insert (see Figure 15). NOTICE : Most buildin g codes do not permit concealed gas co nne cti ons . A e xi ble ga s l in e is pr ovi ded to al low ac ces sib ili ty fr om the re pla ce ( see Fig ure 16) .
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 15 INST ALLA TION Continued Test Pre ssur es E qual To or Le ss T han 1/2 PSIG (3. 5 kP a) 1. Cl os e eq ui pm ent sh ut of f v al ve (s ee Fi gu re 17) .
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 16 35" 17 1 / 4 " 26 1 / 4 " Figure 20 - Rough Opening for Installing in Masonry Fireplace 3. Install gas piping to replace location. This installation includes an approved exible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the equi p - ment shutoff valve.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 17 INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 24 - Installing Log Set (T op V iew) Figure 25 - Installing Fireplace Insert Screen Notches Screws for Mounting Screen Burner Ports Fig.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 18 INST ALLA TION Continued OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES (GHRCB and GHRCTB) Installing Remote Receiver Unit 1. Di sc on n ec t sw it ch w ir es fr om th e c on tr ol v al ve . 2. Remove screws attaching switch plate.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 19 OPERA TING FIREPLACE INSERT FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING W ARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly , a re or explosion may result causing property damage, per - sonal injury or loss of life.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 20 OPERA TING FIREPLACE INSERT Continued 7. With control knob pressed in, press and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front burner . If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 21 OPERA TING FIREPLACE INSERT Continued ON/OFF SERIES (MODEL HC100) Ho ld the cont rol but to n on the han d-he ld rem ote unti l bur ner turns on. Hold the cont rol butto n agai n un til burn er t urns off (see Fig ure 34).
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 22 Auto Shutoff Feature 1. If the average room temperature exceeds 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degr ees Centi - grade), the hand-held remote contr ol will perform a safety override and shut the replace off. This feature is not available in the MANU mode.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 23 BURNER FLAME P A TTERN Figure 38 shows a correct burner ame pattern. Figure 39 shows an incorrect burner ame pattern.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 24 1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot. Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes. 2. I ns pe ct bu rn er , pi lo t a nd pr im a ry ai r in l et ho l es o n in je cto r hol de r f or d us t an d di rt (s ee Fi gur e 4 0) .
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 25 TROUBLESHOO TING W ARNING: T urn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualied 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.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 26 POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. C o nt r ol kn o b n o t f ul l y p re s se d i n 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 3. Equipment s hutoff val ve not fully open 4. Pilot ame not touching ther - mocouple, which allows ther - mocouple to cool, causing pilot flame to go out.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 27 POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Not enough air 2. Gas regulator defective 3. Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing 1. Not enough combustion/ven - tilation air 1. Turning control knob to HI position when burner is cold 2.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 28 W ARNING: 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.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 29 SPECIFICA TIONS VI33NRB • Rating: 22,000/30,000 Btu • Gas T ype: Natural Gas • Ignition: Piezo • Pressure Manifold: 3.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 30 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS VI33NRB AND VI33PRB 17 O F F P I L O T O N H I L O 8 12 26 7 6 4 3 2 5 9 28 14 13 25 15 16 21 1 1 10 19 20 19 23 24 22 18 1B 1A 1.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 31 P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your replace insert. When ordering parts, follow the instruc - tions listed under Replacement Parts on page 29 of this manual. KEY NO. P ART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY .
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 32 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE INSERT MODELS VI33NRB AND VI33PRB 1 1 14 8 8 14 9 3 14 9 9 2 1 7 10 14 12 5 14 13 15 23 4 6 6 17 16 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 14 24.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 33 P ARTS LIST FIREPLACE INSERT MODELS VI33NRB AND VI33PRB This list contains replaceable parts used in your replace insert. When ordering parts, follow the instruc - tions listed under Replacement Parts on page 29 of this manual.
www .desatech.com 1 13195-01C 34 ACCESSORIES Purchase these replace insert accessories from your local dealer . If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA Heating Products’ Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040 for information. Y ou can also write to the addres s listed on the back page of this manual.
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