Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VSGF-28NTE Vanguard Heating
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UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) GAS FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANU AL THERMOST A TICALL Y -CONTR OLLED MODELS VSGF28NTE AND VSGF28PTE WITH SPLIT O AK LOGS ® Shown with optional cabinet mantel, hearth base, and trim accessories. Sav e this manual for future reference.
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 2 W ARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service, or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer , service agency , or the gas supplier .
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 3 W ARN IN G: Do no t use a blo w- er in ser t, hea t exc han ger in ser t, or othe r acce sso ry not appr ove d for us e w ith th is fire pla ce. Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffi c and away from furnit ure and draperies.
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 4 3. 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 ʼ s phone.
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 5 PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Fi gu re 1 - L og Bas e As semb ly, S pl it O ak S et Figure 2 - Fireplace Blower Assembly T op Louver Assembly Fireplace Hood Bottom Louver Assembly Screen Assembly T op Outer Casing Firebox Support Rear Burner Rear Log Middle Log Front Log Front Burner 2.
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 6 AIR FOR COMB USTION AND VENTILA TION WAR NIN G : Th is he a te r sha l l not be insta lle d in a confin ed s pa ce or un u su al l y t ig ht co n s tr uc - ti on un l es s pro v is io ns ar e pro v id - ed for ad eq u at e co mbu s ti on an d ve nti l at io n a ir.
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 7 AIR FOR COMB USTION AND VENTILA TION Continued If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings, add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space. 2. Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 8 W ARNING: Never install the fireplace • in a bedroom or bathroom • in a recreational vehicle • where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objec ts .
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 9 INST ALLA TION Continued IMPORT ANT : V ent-free heaters add moisture to the air . Although this is beneficial, installing fire - place in rooms without enough ventilation air may cau se milde w to form from too much mois ture .
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 10 INST ALLA TION Continued INST ALLA TION CLEARANCES W ARNING: Maintain the mi nim u m cle a ra n ce s. I f you ca n, pr ovi d e gr ea t er cle a ra n ce s fr o m flo or , c eil ing , and ad j oi n in g wal l. Carefully follow the instructions below .
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 1 1 INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 10 - Installing Cabinet Mantel Cabinet Mantel Figure 1 1 - Location of Nailing Flanges Nailing Flanges 9. If blower is installed, route blower electrical cord through access holes in either side of fireplace.
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 12 INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 15 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs Nailing Flanges Nails or Wood Screws Mant el Clea ranc es f or B uilt -In Ins tall atio n If placi ng mante l above buil t-in firep lac e, you must mee t mini mum clea ran ce betw een mante l shelf and top of fireplace opening.
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 13 INST ALLA TION Continued Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below .
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 14 INST ALLA TION Continued CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPL Y Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not pro - vided) 1.
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 15 PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS CONNECTIONS 1. Op en e qu ip me nt shu tof f va lve (see Fig ure 21). 2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open propane/LP supply tank valve. 3. Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position.
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 16 INST ALLA TION Continued INST ALLING LOGS W ARNING: Failure to posi- tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage o r personal injury .
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 17 NOTICE : During initi al operati on of new fireplace, burning logs wil l g ive of f a pap er- bur nin g smell. Orange flame will also be present. Open window to vent smell. Operate fireplace on HI position to burn off odor .
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 18 7. Keep cont ro l knob pr esse d in for 30 second s afte r lighti ng pilot. Aft er 30 seco nds, rel ease control knob. Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 3 through 7. This fir eplace has a safety inter - lock system.
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 19 INSPECTING B URNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat- terns often. PILOT FLAME P A TTERN Figure 30 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 31 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the ther- mocouple.
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 20 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE W ARNING: T urn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: Y ou must keep control areas, burners, and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean. In spect these areas of fireplace before each use.
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 21 TROUBLESHOO TING W ARNING: T urn 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.
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 22 TROUBLESHOO TING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. C o n t r o l k no b no t fu ll y pr es se d in 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 3. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open 4 . Thermocouple connection loose at control valve 5.
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 23 TROUBLESHOO TING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Turning control knob to HI position when burners are cold 2. Air in gas line 3. Air passageways on fireplace blocked 4 . Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice(s) 1 . When heated, vapors from furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc.
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 24 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 13135-01C 25 SPECIFICA TIONS VSGF28NTE VSGF28PTE Btu (Low/High) 20,000/28,000 23,000/28,000 T ype Gas Natural Gas Only Propane/LP Gas Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3.4" W .C. 7.9" W .C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in.
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 26 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBL Y MODELS VSGF28NTE AND VSGF28PTE 3 1 2 17 5 7 8 7 7 18 6 12 26 11 9 15 10 25 13 4 5 5 5 5 21 24 22 18 23 12 19 14 27 20.
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 27 P ARTS LIST LOG BASE ASSEMBL Y This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. KEY P ART NUMBER NO. VSGF28NTE VSGF28PTE DESCRIPTION QTY .
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 28 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE MODELS VSGF28NTE AND VSGF28PTE 1 2 3 4 16 16 6 12 18 10 10 7 13 16 26 24 16 23 25 20 24 24 21 16 16 7 17 14 5 16 16 15 8 9 19 .
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 29 P ARTS LIST FIREPLACE MODELS VSGF28NTE AND VSGF28PTE This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. KEY NO.
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 30 ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your lo- cal dealer . If they can not supply these accessori es, call DESA Heating Productsʼ Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040 for information. Y ou can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
www .desatech.com 1 13135-01C 31 Hearth Base T rim Mantel T rim ACCESSORIES Continued HARDWOOD HEARTH BASE GC3333F Series- W alnut Finished GC3334U Series - Unfinished GC3335F Series - Oak Finished w.
Model Serial No. Date Purchased LIMITED WARRANTY VENT -FREE GAS FIREPLACE DESA Heati ng Prod ucts warrant s this product to be fre e from defects in mater ials and comp onent s for four (4) year s fro.
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