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VI33NRA

VI33PRA

REMOTE READY
GAS FIREPLACE

INSERT

Shown with GS38

Surround Kit and

G8010 Brick Liner

Accessories

Patent Pending

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS
FIREPLACE INSERT

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION
MANUAL

®

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
ing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• 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 in-
structions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire

department.

— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-

fied installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service, or
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this
manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For assis-
tance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: This is an unvented
gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy-
gen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate
combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to 

Air for

Combustion and Ventilation sec-
tion on page 4 of this manual.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,* permanently located, manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance
is not convertible for use with other gases.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

Summary of Contents for Vanguard VI33NRA

Page 1: ...ructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a quali fied installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improper install...

Page 2: ...ause sooting WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert fireplace hood or other accessory not approved for use with this fireplace Due to high temperatures the appliance should be locate...

Page 3: ...or on adjacent walls or furniture 10 This fireplace insert needs fresh air ventilation to run properly This fireplace insert has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS shuts do...

Page 4: ...en used without the blower the fireplace insert requires no electricity making it ideal for emergency backup heat SAFETY DEVICE This fireplace insert has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS s...

Page 5: ...ooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space Adjoining rooms are communicati...

Page 6: ...u 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 You can also remove door into adjoi...

Page 7: ...ials IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add moisture to the air Although this is beneficial installing fireplace in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Ai...

Page 8: ...aging 9 Locate four brass screws two adjusting plates with set screws and two shims in the brass hardware packet 10 Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 10 11 Slide one end of adjusting...

Page 9: ...nstall and properly ground GA3555 three prong 120 volt elec trical outlet in fireplace insert Follow instructions included in kit see Accessories page 30 3 Install gas piping to fireplace location Thi...

Page 10: ...kit See Installing Surround Kit GS38 or GS43 pages 7 and 8 35 17 1 4 26 1 4 Figure 15 Rough Opening for Installing in Wall Figure16 AttachingFireplace Insert to Wall Studs Nails or Wood Screws Nailin...

Page 11: ...ces Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged fireplace valves For propane LP units the...

Page 12: ...nd equipment shutoff valve from gas supply pip ing system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage fire place insert gas regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was c...

Page 13: ...t Shutoff Valve Gas Meter Figure 22 Checking Gas Joints Manual Gas Valve WARNING After installation and periodically thereafter check to ensure that no flame comes in contact with any log With the hea...

Page 14: ...NSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION Installing Logs Cont Optional Wireless Hand Held Remote Control Accessories OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES GHRC and GHRCTA Installing Remote...

Page 15: ...ry 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 BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be...

Page 16: ...d switch selector switch to the ON posi tion to light burners 11 Set flame adjustment knob to any level between HI and LO OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Continued CAUTION Do not try to adjust heating leve...

Page 17: ...l 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 instruction supplied with the...

Page 18: ...al gas units will have a slight curve but flame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES Air is drawn into the burner through the holes in the fitting at the burner e...

Page 19: ...es prior to each heating season Blocked air holes will create soot We recommend that you clean the unit every three months during operation and have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service pers...

Page 20: ...7 Control valve 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...

Page 21: ...ter a few hours of operation 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 fr...

Page 22: ...ce REMEDY 1 This is common with 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 run...

Page 23: ...Y Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call DESA International s Technical Service Department at 1 866 672 6040 When calling DESA Inter national...

Page 24: ...m For more information visit www desatech com 24 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 15 16 21 11 10 19 20 19 23 24 22 18 29 30 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE RE...

Page 25: ...er 2 9 M11084 38 Screw 8 x 38 2 10 104236 03CK Painted Base Assy 1 11 M12461 26 Screw 10 x 32 4 12 104238 04CK Firebox Bottom 1 13 103284 03 Wiring Harness 1 14 098265 02 Elbow Male 1 15 103782 01 Val...

Page 26: ...com For more information visit www desatech com 26 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VI33PRA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE READY MODEL VI33PRA 17 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 4...

Page 27: ...6 19 Burner Orifice Injector 1 8 102772 01 Burner 2 9 M11084 38 Screw 8 x 38 2 10 104236 03CK Painted Base Assy 1 11 M12461 26 Screw 10 x 32 4 12 104238 04CK Firebox Bottom 1 13 103284 03 Wiring Harne...

Page 28: ...For more information visit www desatech com 28 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VI33NRA VI33PRA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE INSERT VI33NRA VI33PRA 11 14 8 8 14 9 3 14 9 9 2 1 7 10 14 12 5 14 13...

Page 29: ...102455 02 Louvered Door 2 7 105518 01CK Firebox Hood 1 8 101348 01 Firebox Support 2 9 099230 02 Shoulder Screw 4 10 101872 03 Firebox Top 1 11 101346 01 Outer Base 1 12 105232 01CK Firebox Wrapper 1...

Page 30: ...the tools and instructions to make it easy to clean all critical areas of your appliance INFORMATION VIDEO 108917 01 For all models A care and maintenance video is available by calling 1 866 672 6040...

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Page 32: ...abor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVE...

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