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DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this fireplace. Improper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION LOCAL CODES HI TE MA MP N LO AU TO ON OF F ST AT US One Piece Log Set 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 ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 Optional Remote Control National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE PRODUCT FEATURES Operation This vent-free fireplace 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 flames and glowing embers. When used without the blower, the fireplace requires no electricity making it ideal for emergency back-up heat. Safety Device This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS).
OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 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. Space: Includes the room in which you will install fireplace plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms. 1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height). Length x Width x Height = _________________ cu. ft.
DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building 12" Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room, Option 1 This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure 3).
OWNER’S MANUAL 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. NOTICE: A qualified service person must install fireplace.
DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION CLEARANCES WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall. CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Conventional installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace along with the corner, face, or cabinet mantel with hearth base accessories against a wall in your home. Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner.
OWNER’S MANUAL BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Continued Gas Supply, page 11. 10. If blower is installed, route blower electrical cord through access holes in either side of fireplace. Note: Bushing may be moved if necessary. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet. 11. Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet mantel. Be careful not to scratch or damage hearth base, cabinet mantel, or any laminate trim on hearth base.
DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION INSTALLATION Continued Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation NOTICE: A qualified service person must connect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes. If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening. CAUTION: Never connect heater directly to the propane supply. This heater requires an external regulator (not supplied).
OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION Continued Installation must include a manual shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from fireplace (see Figure 17, page 10). Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating manual shutoff valve to fireplaces. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads. This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged fireplace valves.
DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once. Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG 1.
OWNER’S MANUAL One Piece Log Set INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. Middle Section at Bottom of Log Set H L O N O FF O P ILOT CAUTION: Do not remove the warning and instruction labels attached to the heater base assembly. These markings contain important warranty information.
DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE OPERATING FIREPLACE LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is installed before running fireplace. WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. 1. 2. 3. STOP! Read the safety information, column 1.
OWNER’S MANUAL OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued WARNING: Make sure the remote selector switch is in the OFF position when you are away from home for long periods of time. Heater will come on automatically with remote selector switch in the ON position. Pilot Burner Ignitor Electrode Figure 27- Pilot TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1. 2. Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position. Set remote selector switch in the OFF position.
DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued 3. 4. • In AUTO mode (GHRCT only), the room temperature is controlled by the thermostat in the hand-held remote control unit. To increase the room temperature, press the top arrow of the TEMP button. To lower the room temperature, press the bottom arrow to the TEMP button. At higher settings the heater will run more. IMPORTANT: The hand-held remote control unit must be near the heater.
OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. 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. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot 1. Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable 2.
DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit 1. Burner orifice clogged 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 21) or replace burner orifice 2. Contact local propane gas company 3. Replace burner orifice 4. Reconnect leads (see Wiring Diagram, page 20) 5. Replace battery in transmitter and receiver 2. Inlet gas pressure is too low 3. Burner orifice diameter is too small 4.
OWNER’S MANUAL 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 heater where impurities in air exist may create odors.
DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE WIRING DIAGRAM TECHNICAL SERVICE Note: For proper operation of optional accessories, the wires from the switch to the control must be connected exactly as shown. You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564).
OWNER’S MANUAL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. REPLACEMENT PARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. Parts Under Warranty CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person.
DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-800-432-2382 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES HI Continued TE MA MP N LO AU TO ON OF F STA TU S ¢¢¢¢ ,,,, QQQQ ,,,, QQQQ ¢¢¢¢ ,,,, QQQQ ¢¢¢¢ ,,,, QQQQ ¢¢¢¢ ,,,, QQQQ ¢¢¢¢ RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT - GHRCT For all models. Allows the gas log heater to be operated in a manually or thermostatically controlled mode. You can turn the gas log heater on and off without ever leaving the comfort of your easy chair.
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OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST 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. REMOTE READY MODEL VYGF33PR KEY NO.
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OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST 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. FIREPLACE VYGF33PR KEY NO.
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.
