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Locate the blower switch by opening lower louver on fireplace.
Blower switch is located at lower left inside louver door.

This thermostat-controlled blower has a variable speed control
with an ON/OFF switch. The blower will start when the
thermostat senses a sufficient increase in firebox temperature.

Note:

 It is safe to operate fireplace with blower turned off.

However, the blower helps distribute heated air from the fireplace.

Model VSGF28NVA

Blower Kit Model GA3750 Series

This optional non-thermostat blower kit features a variable con-
trol which allows you to select the speed you desire. After about 15
minutes, turn the blower on to deliver heated air at the top louvers.
Follow the installation instructions on pages 8 and 9 of this manual.

IMPORTANT:

 Light your gas appliance with the blower off.

Note:

 Periodically check the louvers of the firebox and remove

any dust, dirt, or other obstructions.

Blower Kit Model GA3650T Series

Locate the blower switch by opening the lower louver on fire-
place. Blower switch is located at lower left inside louver door.

The GA3650T thermostat-controlled blower has a variable speed
control with an ON/OFF switch. The blower will start when the
thermostat senses a sufficient increase in firebox temperature.

IMPORTANT:

 Light your gas appliance with the blower off.

BLOWER OPERATION

 WARNING: This fireplace has a three-prong,

grounded electrical plug. This plug helps protect you
against electrical shock. Only connect plug to a
properly grounded, three-prong receptacle. Do not
cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

Model VSGF28NTC

 WARNING: Do not operate heater between locked

positions.

 CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by

using the equipment shutoff valve.

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 pro-
duces greater heat output. This results in increased heating comfort.

Shutting Off Fireplace

1.

Turn control knob clockwise 

Clockwise

 to the HIGH position.

2.

Slightly depress control knob and turn clockwise 

Clockwise

to the PILOT position.

3.

Slightly depress control knob and turn clockwise 

Clockwise

to the OFF position.

OPERATING FIREPLACE

Continued

MANUAL LIGHTING

PROCEDURE

1.

Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions, page 15.

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
step 8, column 1.

TO TURN OFF GAS

TO APPLIANCE

OPERATING FIREPLACE (MANUALLY CONTROLLED MODELS)

Lighting Instructions (Cont.)
Variable Control Operation
To Turn Off Gas To Appliance
Manual Lighting Procedure
Blower Operation

7.

Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting
pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob.

Note:

 If pilot goes out, repeat steps 3 through 7.

• If control knob does not pop out when released, contact

a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs.

8.

Slightly depress and turn control knob counterclockwise

C-clockwise

 to the HIGH position. Both burners should light.

Set control knob to either HIGH or LOW.

Figure 30 - Pilot

IGNITOR

Figure 29 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location

Ignitor Button

Control Knob

Thermocouple

Ignitor Electrode

Pilot Burner

Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot stays lit)

1.

Turn control knob clockwise 

Clockwise

 to the HIGH position.

2.

Press in and turn clockwise 

Clockwise

 to the PILOT position.

Summary of Contents for Vanguard VSGF28NTC

Page 1: ...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 t...

Page 2: ...rner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cause sooting WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this fireplace Due to high temperatu...

Page 3: ...as an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS shuts down the fireplace if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 4 through 6 If fireplace kee...

Page 4: ...packing Note The hood is located in the packing on the right hand side of the heater front Lift the heater off the bottom tray 2 Locate two screws above top corners of the fireplace screen Remove and...

Page 5: ...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 volume of space Example S...

Page 6: ...attic will activate the power vent Figure 4 Ventilation Air from Outdoors Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Inside Building NOTICE This heater is intended for use as supple mental heat Use this heater al...

Page 7: ...type fireplace Figure 5 Installing Hood INSTALLING HOOD Install hood to rail already installed in fireplace as shown in Figure 5 Use 3 Phillips screws provided ELECTRICAL HOOKUP Model VSGF28NTC or VS...

Page 8: ...all at installation loca tion Cut an access hole in hearth top to run gas line to fire place see Figure 9 Make sure to locate access hole so cabi net mantel will cover it when installed Note You can s...

Page 9: ...connections for leaks See Checking Gas Con nections page 12 Figure 10 Installing Cabinet Mantel Cabinet Mantel Figure 11 Location of Nailing Flanges Nailing Flanges Figure 12 Inserting Fireplace Into...

Page 10: ...tel Clearances for Built In Installation Mantel Shelf Note All Vertical measurements are from top of fireplace opening to bottom of mantel shelf Nailing Flanges Nails or Wood Screws INSTALLING GAS PIP...

Page 11: ...stallation Items Needed 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 fire place scre...

Page 12: ...s of 1 2 psig will damage fireplace gas regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening...

Page 13: ...rward next to the metal posts see Figure 23 3 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 24 4 Place the crossover l...

Page 14: ...adjust heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve 1 STOP Read the safety information above 2 Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open 3 Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OF...

Page 15: ...knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service techni cian or gas supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosi...

Page 16: ...Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve VARIABLE CONTROL OPERATION The variable control valve can be set to any heat setting and flame heightdesired bysimplyturningth...

Page 17: ...32 turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 15 Thermostat controlled models or page 16 Manually controlled models see Troubleshooting pages 19 through 21 OPERATING FIREPLACE MANUALLY...

Page 18: ...lease follow the direc tions on the can If you don t follow directions on the can you could damage the pilot assembly 1 Shut off the unit including the pilot Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty...

Page 19: ...ry 4 Replace ignitor cable 5 Replace piezo ignitor 6 Replace pilot assembly 7 Replace pilot assembly 1 Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve 2 Turn control knob to PILOT position 3 Press...

Page 20: ...ulator 1 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burners until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by lo c...

Page 21: ...tact qualified ser vice person 1 Open window and ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while fire place is running 2 Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 12 1 Open...

Page 22: ...R WARRANTY 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 Intern...

Page 23: ...Oak Finished with Medium Stain GM102WSeries Off WhitePaint Shown with optional base and laminate hearth and mantel trim accessories Dimensions WxHxD 56 3 4 x 48 x 22 3 4 HARDWOOD HEARTH BASE GC3333F S...

Page 24: ...visit www desatech com 26 7 8 7 7 18 6 12 11 7 5 9 17 22 15 10 25 13 5 5 5 5 20 14 18 31 28 23 29 19 27 30 24 16 21 32 1 2 3 4 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY CONTROLLE...

Page 25: ...8CJ Base Assembly 1 12 098271 06 Ignitor Cable 1 13 103410 01CK Firebox Bottom 1 14 098867 09 Gas Regulator 1 15 101004 04 Front Burner Injector 1 16 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 17 101007 01 Crossover T...

Page 26: ...t www desatech com For more information visit www desatech com ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF28NVA 1 2 3 16 4 6 12 18 10 10 7 13 16 16 16 7 17 14 5 16 16 15 8 9 16 11 11 11 ILLUSTRATED PAR...

Page 27: ...098304 01 Phillips Pan Head Screw 10 17 6 101351 01CK Top Front 1 7 102455 02 Top Louver Assembly 2 8 101353 01CK Middle Front Rail 1 9 101712 02 Firebox Hood 1 10 101348 01 Firebox Support 2 11 0992...

Page 28: ...ion visit www desatech com ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT CONTROLLED MODEL VSGF28NTC 17 5 26 7 8 7 7 18 6 12 11 1 2 4 3 6 9 15 10 25 13 28 5 5 5 5 21 24 22 18 23 12 6 2 19 14...

Page 29: ...5 Front Burner Assembly 1 10 109824 02 Back Burner 1 11 102257 08CJ Base Assembly 1 12 098271 06 Ignitor Cable 1 13 103410 01CK Firebox Bottom 1 14 098867 09 Gas Regulator 1 15 101004 04 Front Burner...

Page 30: ...om For more information visit www desatech com ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF28NTC 1 2 3 4 16 16 6 12 18 10 10 7 13 16 26 24 16 23 25 20 24 24 21 16 16 7 17 14 5 16 16 15 8 9 19 22 11 11 1...

Page 31: ...Firebox Hood 1 10 101348 01 Firebox Support 2 11 099230 01 Shoulder Screw 4 12 101872 03 Firebox Top 1 13 101346 01 Outer Base 1 14 Firebox Wrapper 1 15 101614 02 Limit Switch thermal disk Assy 1 16 M...

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Page 33: ...ted College Completed Graduate School 13 Age of Purchaser Under 20 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 or Over 14 Buyer s total annual household income Under 15 000 15 000 to 19 999 20 000 to 34 999 35 000 to...

Page 34: ...107157 01F 34 For more information visit www desatech com For more information visit www desatech com 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 Postage Required TM...

Page 35: ...________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________...

Page 36: ...ion 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 GOVERNS THE SALE OF...

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