Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VSGF28PTC Vanguard Heating
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Shown with optional cabinet mantel, hearth base, and trim accessories. Save this manual for future reference. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol- lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
2 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com SAFETY INFORMA TION DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea.
3 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly, Split Oak Set Figure 2 - Fireplace Optional Blower Assembly (Not Included) LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes.
4 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Today’s homes are built more energy effi- cient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes.
5 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space.
6 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space.
7 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued Note: Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations.
8 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 7 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace Trim Hanging Screws Assembled Brass Tr.
9 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued 4. Place hearth base accessory against wall at installation location. Cut an ac- cess hole in hearth top to run gas line to fireplace (see Figure 9, page 8).
10 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued 4. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening. 5. Plug electrical cord into electrical out- let installed in step 2, page 9.
11 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) 1. Remove fireplace screen.
12 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com Equipment Shutoff Valve Propane/LP Supply Tank INST ALLA TION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close equipment shutoff v alve (see Fig- ure 21).
13 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued WARNING: You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place.
14 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com Figure 29 - Pilot CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equip- ment shutoff valve. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place.
15 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE You can set the thermostat control knob to any comfort level between HI and LO.
16 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com Locate the blower switch by opening lower louver on fireplace. Blower switch is lo- cated at lower left inside louver door. This thermostat-controlled blower has a variable speed control with an ON/OFF switch.
17 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 32 shows a correct pilot flame pat- tern. Figure 33 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern.
18 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners, and circu- lating air passageways of fireplace clean.
19 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- tor cable 2. Piezo ignitor nut is loose 3. Ignitor cable pinched or wet 4. Broken ignitor cable 5. Bad piezo ignitor 6. Ignitor electrode broken 7.
20 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM One or both burners do not light after ODS/ pilot is lit Delayed.
21 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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.
22 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-800-672-6040 for information.
23 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE - GA5010 For all models. Equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap.
24 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY- CONTROLLED MODELS VSGF28PVA 26 7 8 7 7.
25 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY- CONTROLLED MODELS VSGF28PVA This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual.
26 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF28PVA 1 2 3 16 4 6 12 18 10 10 7 13 16 16 16 7 17 14 5 16 16 .
27 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST FIREPLACE VSGF28PVA This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual.
28 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT- CONTROLLED MODELS VSGF28PTC 17 5 7 8 7 7 18 6.
29 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT- CONTROLLED MODELS VSGF28PTC This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual.
30 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF28PTC 1 2 3 4 16 16 6 12 18 10 10 7 13 16 26 24 16 23 25 20 2.
31 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST FIREPLACE VSGF28PTC This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual.
LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years and five (5) years on stainless stee.
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