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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................ 2 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 20 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..................................................... 3 TECHNICAL SERVICE ............................................................. 23 LOCAL CODES ........................................................................... 4 SERVICE HINTS ..................
SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 3 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 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. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors.
LOCAL CODES UNPACKING PRODUCT FEATURES AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 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 Z223.1/NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Providing Adequate Ventilation Determining Fresh-Air Flow for Heater Location 5 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation. All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications: 1. Unusually Tight Construction 2. Unconfined Space 3.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Determining Fresh-Air Flow for Heater Location (Cont.) Ventilation Air AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu/ Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows: A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room.
INSTALLATION Check Gas Type Electrical Hookup Installing Hood 7 7 INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. This will help circulate the heat throughout the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this heater as your primary heat source.
INSTALLATION Assembling and Attaching Optional Brass Trim Installation Clearances Conventional Fireplace Installation INSTALLATION Continued ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING OPTIONAL BRASS TRIM (Included with Mantel Accessory) IMPORTANT: If you are recessing the firebox in a wall, do not attach brass trim at this time. See page 10 for built-in fireplace installation. Note: The instructions below show assembling and attaching brass trim to fireplace. 1. Remove packaging from three pieces of brass trim. 2.
INSTALLATION Conventional Fireplace Installation (Cont.) INSTALLATION Continued 1. Assemble cabinet mantel, hearth base, and trim accessories. Assembly instructions are included with each accessory. 2. When installing blower, install a properly grounded, 120 volt three-prong electrical outlet at fireplace location if an outlet is not there. If possible, locate outlet so cabinet mantel will cover it when installed (see Figure 9). 3. Install gas piping to fireplace location.
INSTALLATION Built-In Fireplace Installation INSTALLATION Continued BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. If installing a mantel above the fireplace, you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 16 . Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner. Actual 33" 5 35 1/2" 32 /8" Front Width 34 /16" 16 11/16" 2. 3. 4.
INSTALLATION Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location 11 11 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION WARNING: This appliance requires a 1/2" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator. External Regulator Propane/LP Supply Tank Vent Pointing Down WARNING: A qualified service person must connect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes.
INSTALLATION Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply Checking Gas Connections INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY 4. Installation Items Needed 5. 6. To Fireplace Gas Regulator ➞ • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) 1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place for shipping. These screws are located near top of screen. Discard screws.
INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections (Cont.) Installing Logs 13 13 INSTALLATION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. 2. 3. 4. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 21). Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane/LP supply tank valve. Check all joints from propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 22). Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
INSTALLATION Installing Logs (Cont.) OPERATING FIREPLACE - Thermostat-Controlled Models For Your Safety Read Before Lighting INSTALLATION Continued 3. 4. 5. Slide the grooves in the back of the rear log (#3) against the rear grate prongs. Make sure the peg on the log is on top (see Figure 25). Place the crossover log (#4) on the rear log and the middle log. Make sure the peg on the rear log is in the hole in the bottom of the crossover log.
OPERATING FIREPLACE - Thermostat-Controlled Models Lighting Instructions To Turn Off Gas to Appliance Thermostat Control Operation Manual Lighting Procedure 15 15 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is installed before running fireplace.
OPERATING FIREPLACE - Manually-Controlled Models For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Lighting Instructions OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued MANUALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING 4. 5. WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B.
OPERATING FIREPLACE - Manually-Controlled Models Variable Control Operation To Turn Off Gas to Appliance Manual Lighting Procedure Blower Operation 17 17 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued VARIABLE CONTROL OPERATION 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 provides realistic flames and glowing embers from two burners. Selecting higher settings produces greater heat output.
INSPECTING BURNERS 18 Pilot Flame Pattern Front Burner Flame Pattern INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERN PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 34 shows correct front burner flame pattern. Figure 35 shows incorrect front burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping at top of blue flame. Figure 32 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 33 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Burner Injetor Holder and Pilot Air Inlet Hole Logs 19 19 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Ports/Slots WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. Injector Holder CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners, and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA International’s technical service web site at www.desatech.com. WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair fireplace. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ pilot unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING 21 21 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY One or both burners do not light after ODS/ pilot is lit 1. Burner orifice(s) clogged 1. Clean burner(s) (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 19) or replace burner orifice(s) 2. Contact local propane/LP gas company 3. Contact qualified service person 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low 3. Mislocated crossover tube Delayed ignition of one or both burners 1. Manifold pressure is too low 2. Burner orifice(s) clogged 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. IMPORTANT: Operating fireplace where impurities in air exist may create odors.
TECHNICAL SERVICE SERVICE HINTS REPLACEMENT PARTS WIRING DIAGRAM SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. When calling, please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready. WIRING DIAGRAM CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation.
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VSGF28PVA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 4 LOG BASE ASSEMBLY 2 VARIABLE MANUALLYCONTROLLED MODELS 3 1 VSGF28PVA 6 26 18 12 7 17 8 9 7 5 7 22 11 10 7 15 25 21 5 13 5 20 5 23 5 28 14 29 24 19 31 30 32 18 27 16 For more information, visit www.desatech.
PARTS LIST VSGF28PVA PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual. LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS VSGF28PVA KEY NO.
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VSGF28PVA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF28PVA 7 17 1 6 9 2 16 12 4 8 3 16 11 11 14 16 16 16 11 15 5 7 16 10 18 16 10 13 For more information, visit www.desatech.
PARTS LIST VSGF28PVA PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual. FIREPLACE VSGF28PVA KEY NO.
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VSGF28PTC ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY 4 THERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED MODELS 2 3 VSGF28PTC 1 26 6 18 12 7 8 9 5 7 11 10 7 15 25 5 13 5 28 19 5 17 5 27 14 20 28 18 23 6-2 12 24 16 21 22 For more information, visit www.desatech.
PARTS LIST VSGF28PTC PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual. LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED MODELS VSGF28PTC KEY NO.
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VSGF28PTC ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN 7 FIREPLACE VSGF28PTC 17 1 6 9 2 16 12 4 8 16 3 11 11 14 24 16 16 16 19 24 11 15 5 21 16 7 10 18 16 16 10 26 22 13 20 25 23 24 For more information, visit www.desatech.
PARTS LIST VSGF28PTC PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual. FIREPLACE VSGF28PTC KEY NO.
ACCESSORIES 32 ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
ACCESSORIES 33 33 ACCESSORIES Continued EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE - GA5010 For all models. Equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap. Fits 1/2" NPT pipe. Mantel Trim Hearth Base Trim LAMINATE TRIM FOR HEARTH OR MANTEL BLOWER ACCESSORIES FOR MANUALLYCONTROLLED UNITS GA3750A & GA3650TB SERIES Manual variable speed control and automatic thermostat variable control. A blower will increase air flow to maximize heat distribution.
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35 OWNER'S REGISTRATION FORM In order to provide better customer service for this and future purchases, we recommend that you register your product with us. You can register online at www.desatech.com. If access to our website is not available to you, please complete this Owner’s Registration Form and mail to the address on the back of this owner’s manual. Please provide the following product information: Brand: (Comfort Glow, Vanguard, etc.) Model: (EFP33PR, VTGH33NR, etc.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.
