Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VSGF33NR Desa
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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 followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal in- jury, or loss of life.
2 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL 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 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly, Split Oak Set Figure 2 - Fireplace Top Louver Assembly Fireplace Hood Botto.
4 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL 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 107171 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 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL 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 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued CAUTION: This fireplace cre- ates warm air currents. These cur- rents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace.
8 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com Figure 9 - Placing Hearth Base Accessory Against Wall Electrical Outlet Hearth Base Gas Line Gas Line Access Ho.
9 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Figure 10 - Installing Cabinet Mantel Cabinet Mantel 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 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below.
11 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com CSA/AGA Design- Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap* 3" Minimum From Gas Meter (5" W.
12 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 20). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter .
13 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com WARNING: You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fire- place screen is in place before running fireplace.
14 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS OPERA TING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
15 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com WARNING: Make sure the se- lector switch is in the OFF position when you are away from home for long periods of time. Heater will come on automatically with selec- tor switch in the ON position.
16 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued OPTIONAL BLOWER OPERATION Locate the blower switch by opening lower louver on fireplace. Blower switch is lo- cated at lower left inside louver door.
17 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 33 shows correct front burner flame pattern. Figure 34 shows incorrect front burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping at top of blue flame.
18 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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.
19 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combust.
20 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Metal expanding while heating or con- tracting while cooling 1. Fireplace burning vapors from paint, hair spray , glues, cleaners, chemicals, new carpet, etc.
21 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com SPECIFICA TIONS VSGF33NR Remote Ready Btu (Variable) 20,000/33,000 Type Gas Natural Gas Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Manifold 3.5" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 10.
22 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com FIREBOX BRICK LINER G8000 SERIES (Not Shown) Ceramic fiber firebox liner adds the look of real brick.
23 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com ACCESSORIES Continued LAMINATE TRIM FOR HEARTH OR MANTEL G3002J Series - Jade Marble Laminate Mantel Trim G3003J Series - Jade M.
24 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VSGF33NR 5 26 7 8 7 7 18 12 11 1 2 4 3 12 16 22 30 24 21 14 .
25 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VSGF33NR This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 21 of this manual.
26 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF33NR 1 2 3 16 4 6 12 18 10 10 7 13 16 16 16 7 17 14 5 16 16 15 8.
27 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST FIREPLACE VSGF33NR This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 21 of this manual.
LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE NATURAL 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 steel .
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