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OWNER’S MANUAL

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 WARNING: Make sure the

selector switch is in the OFF po-
sition when you are away from
home for long periods of time.
Heater will come on automati-
cally with selector switch in the
ON position.

Ignitor
Electrode

Pilot Burner

Figure 32 - Pilot

TO TURN OFF GAS

TO APPLIANCE

MANUAL LIGHTING

PROCEDURE

1.

Follow steps 1 through 6 under Light-
ing Instructions
, page 14.

2.

Depress control knob and light pilot
with match.

3.

Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob. Now
follow steps 9 through 11, page 14.

1.

After lighting, let pilot flame burn for
about one minute. Turn control knob
to ON position. Adjust flame adjust-
ment knob anywhere between HI
and LO. Slide the remote selector
switch to the REMOTE position (see
Figure 33). 

Note:

 The burners may

light if hand-held remote ON button
was on when remote selector switch
was last turned off. You can now turn
the burners on and off with the hand-
held remote control unit.

IMPORTANT

: Do not leave the re-

mote selector switch in the RE-
MOTE position when the pilot is not
lit. This will drain the battery.

IMPORTANT:

 Be sure to press the

ON/OFF buttons on the hand-held
remote control unit for up to 3 sec-
onds to assure proper operation.

GHRC Series Operation:

2a. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the

burner on and off. When turning
burner off, the pilot will remain lit.

NOTICE: You must light the pilot
before using the hand-held re-
mote control unit. See 

Lighting

Instructions on page 14.

OPERATING
FIREPLACE INSERT

Continued

Shutting Off Heater

1.

Turn control knob clockwise  
to the OFF position.

2a. Set selector switch in the OFF position.

2b.

If Using Optional Hand-Held Re-
mote:

 Set remote selector switch in

the OFF position to keep from drain-
ing battery.

Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot
stays lit)

You may shut off the burners and keep
the pilot lit by doing one of the following:

• Turn control knob clockwise  

to the PILOT position.

• Use remote control manual OFF button.

• Set remote selector switch in the OFF

position.

OPTIONAL REMOTE

OPERATION

Thermostat Control Operation

(Optional GHRCTA Series Only) The
thermostat control setting on the remote
control unit can be set to any comfort
level between WARMER and COOLER.
The burners will turn on and off auto-
matically to maintain the comfort level
you select. The ideal comfort setting will
vary by household depending upon the
amount of space to be heated, the output
of the central heating system, etc.

For wall thermostat operation, follow in-
struction supplied with thermostat acces-
sory GWMT1. For wall switch operation
follow instructions supplied with GWMS2.

Note:

 All remote control accessories must

be purchased separately (see Accessories,
page 26). Follow instructions included
with the remote control.

O

FF

PILO

T

O

N

L O

I H

ON
OFF
REMOTE

Figure 33 - Setting the Remote Selector Switch, Control Knob, and
Flame Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation

Remote Selector Switch in Remote
Position (Optional Remote Control)

Control Knob in
On Position

Flame Adjustment Knob

Continued

Figure 34  - Thermostat Hand-Held Remote Control Unit Selections (GHRCTA Series only)

Increases Room
Temperature in
AUTO Mode

Decreases Room
Temperature in
AUTO Mode

Turns Burners On or
Off and Allows You
to Choose the Auto
Setting

Shows Temperature Setting

The Log Heater will
Automatically Cycle
between Pilot and the
Heat Setting that has
been Selected

Summary of Contents for Vanguard VI33NR

Page 1: ...st be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improperinstallation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury orpropertydamage Refertothis manu...

Page 2: ...ues 7 To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Main tenance page 21 8 Before using furniture polish wax car pet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated the...

Page 3: ...sert 5 Check all items for any shipping dam age If damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought fireplace insert REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES There are four optional remote controls that can be purch...

Page 4: ...ace Adjoining rooms are communicating only iftherearedoorlesspassagewaysorventila tion grills between them PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION This vent free fireplace insert is clean burn ing Itrequiresnoouts...

Page 5: ...Btu Hr Total ___________________ Btu Hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space c...

Page 6: ...thin 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connecttheseitemsdirectlytotheoutdoors orspacesopentotheoutdoors Thesespaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFP...

Page 7: ...all local codes WARNING Never install the fireplace insert in a bedroom or bathroom in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 42 inches from...

Page 8: ...holding edges of brass trim together tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver 14 Repeat for other side 15 Line up holes in brass trim with holes on side panels of firep...

Page 9: ...flexible gas line to gas supply See Connecting Fireplace Insert to Gas Supply page 10 6 Plug electrical cord into electrical out let installed in step 2 7 Carefully place fireplace insert into masonr...

Page 10: ...ture and contaminants This keeps them from going into fireplace insert gas controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong fireplace may not run properly Installation must include an...

Page 11: ...of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once Pressure Testing Fireplace Insert Gas Connections 1 Open equipment shutoff valve see Figure 20 2 Open ma...

Page 12: ...see Figure 23 IMPORTANT Make sure log does not cover any burner ports 2 Install fireplace insert screen by slip ping notches of fireplace insert screen over screws on front of fireplace insert see Fig...

Page 13: ...3 Replace battery cover onto remote con trol unit Figure 29 Installing Battery in Hand Held Remote Control Unit GHRC Series Battery Cover 9 Volt Battery Terminal Wires Remote Control Unit Battery Hou...

Page 14: ...umn 1 2 Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open 3 Set switch to OFF position 4 Press in and turn control knob clock wise to the OFF position 5 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then sme...

Page 15: ...r 1 Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position 2a SetselectorswitchintheOFFposition 2b If Using Optional Hand Held Re mote Set remote selector switch in the OFF position to keep from drain ing ba...

Page 16: ...the temperature setting being turned up or down IMPORTANT The hand held re mote control unit must be near the heater Do not keep the hand held remote control unit too close to the heater The thermosta...

Page 17: ...alve damaged REMEDY 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base panel of log set Nut is located...

Page 18: ...ion 1 Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti lation requirements page 4 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line che...

Page 19: ...most fireplaces If noise is excessive contact qualified ser vice person 1 Open window and ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while fire place insert is running 2 Locate and correct all l...

Page 20: ...factory PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If theycan tsupplyoriginalreplacementpart s call DESA International at 1 866 672 6040 forreferralinformation WhencallingDES...

Page 21: ...esoot We recommendthatyoucleantheuniteverythree months during operation and have heater in spected yearly by a qualified service person Wealsorecommendthatyoukeeptheburner tube and pilot assembly clea...

Page 22: ...LACE INSERT DESA INTERNATIONAL For more information visit www desatech com ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE READY MODEL VI33NR 17 27 4 O F F P I L O T O N H I L O 8 12 26 7 6 4 3 2 1 5 9 28 14 13 25...

Page 23: ...ner 2 9 M11084 38 Screw 8 x 38 2 10 104236 01CK Painted Base Assy 1 11 M12461 26 Screw 10 x 32 4 12 104238 01CK Firebox Bottom 1 13 103284 03 Wiring Harness 1 14 098265 02 Elbow Male 1 15 103782 01 Va...

Page 24: ...IREPLACE INSERT DESA INTERNATIONAL For more information visit www desatech com ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE INSERT VI33NR 11 14 8 8 14 9 3 14 9 9 2 1 7 10 14 12 5 14 13 15 23 4 6 6 17 16 18 1...

Page 25: ...ebox Hood 1 8 101348 01 Firebox Support 2 9 099230 02 Shoulder Screw 4 10 101872 03 Firebox Top 1 11 101346 01CK Outer Base 1 12 105232 01CK Firebox Wrapper 1 13 101614 02 Cover and Switch Assembly 1...

Page 26: ...W Purchase these fireplace insert accessories fromyourlocaldealer Iftheycannotsupply theseaccessories callDESAInternational s Sales Department at 1 866 672 6040 for information You can also write to...

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Page 28: ...relatedtorepairingadefectiveheaterwillbetheresponsibilityoftheowner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AN...

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