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107171

UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE

®

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LIGHTING

INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING
FIREPLACE

FOR YOUR SAFETY

READ BEFORE

LIGHTING

 WARNING: If you do not fol-

low these instructions exactly, a
fire or explosion may result caus-
ing 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. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all

around the appliance area for gas. Be
sure to smell next to the floor because
some gas is heavier than air and will
settle on the floor.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL
GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric 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 sup-

plier, call the fire department.

C. Use only your hand to push in or turn

the gas control 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 technician or gas
supplier. Force or attempted repair
may result in a fire or explosion.

D. Do not use this appliance if any part

has been under water. Immediately
call a qualified service technician to
inspect the appliance and to replace
any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been un-
der water.

 WARNING: You must operate

this heater with the fireplace
screen in place. Make sure fire-
place screen is in place before
running heater.

NOTICE: During initial operation
of new heater, burning logs will
give off a paper-burning smell.
Open damper or window to vent
smell. This will only last a few
hours.

1.

STOP! Read the safety information,
column 1.

2.

Make sure equipment shutoff valve
is fully open.

3.

Set selector 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 smell for gas, including
near the floor. If you smell gas,
STOP! Follow “B” in the safety in-
formation. If you don’t smell gas, go
to the next step.

6.

Press in and turn control knob coun-
terclockwise  

  to the PILOT

position. Press in control knob for
five (5) seconds (see Figure 27).

 WARNING: Burners will come

on automatically within one
minute when the  selector switch
is in the ON position after the
pilot is lit.

 CAUTION: Do not try to adjust

heating levels by using the equip-
ment shutoff valve.

Note: 

You may be running this

heater for the first time after hook-
ing up to gas supply. If so, the con-
trol knob may need to be pressed in
for 30 seconds or more. This will al-
low air to bleed from the gas system.

7.

With control knob pressed in, press
and release ignitor button. This will
light pilot. The pilot is attached to the
front burner. If needed, keep press-
ing ignitor button until pilot lights.

Note:

 If pilot does not stay lit, con-

tact a qualified service person or gas
supplier for repairs. Until repairs are
made, light pilot with match. To light
pilot with match, see Manual Light-
ing Procedure
 on page 15.

8.

Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob.
• If control knob does not pop out when

released, contact a qualified service
person or gas supplier for repairs.

Note:

 If pilot goes out, repeat steps

4 through 8.

9.

Slightly push in and turn control
knob counterclockwise  

 to

the ON position.

10. Wait one minute and switch selector

switch to the ON position to light
burners.

11. Set flame adjustment knob to any

level between HI and LO.

Figure 27 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location (Shown as Supplied,
No Control Options)

O

F

F

PI

LOT O

N

LO

IH

AUTO
OFF
ON

Control Knob

Ignitor Button

 Selector Switch

Flame Adjustment Knob

Summary of Contents for Vanguard VSGF33NR

Page 1: ... service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improper installa tion adjustment alteration ser vice ormaintenancecancause injury or property damage Re fer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Thisisanunvented gas fired heater It uses air oxygen from the room...

Page 2: ...polish wax car pet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated the vapors from these products may create a white pow der residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 9 This fireplace needs fresh air ventila tion to run properly This fireplace has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS shuts down the fireplace if not enough fresh air is available See ...

Page 3: ...ew York NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 UNPACKING 1 With utility knife cut the carton all the way around above the staples on the bottom tray Lift the carton off the heater Remove 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 ...

Page 4: ...rearedoorlesspassagewaysorventila tion grills between them PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION This vent free fireplace is clean burning It requiresnooutsideventing Thereisnoheat loss out a vent or up a chimney Heat is generatedbybothrealisticflamesandglow ingembers Whenusedwithouttheoptional blower the fireplace requires no electricity making it ideal for emergency backup heat SAFETY DEVICE This fireplace...

Page 5: ...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 can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used _____________ Btu Hr maximum the space can support _____________ Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used Example 63 300 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 73 ...

Page 6: ...ngs one within 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 NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventila tion grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inletoroutletairintoatticifattichasathe...

Page 7: ... gas supply is not natural gas do not install fireplace Call dealerwhereyouboughtfireplaceforproper type fireplace WARNING A qualified ser vicepersonmustinstallfireplace Follow all local codes WARNING Never install the fireplace in a bedroom or bathroom in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 42 inches from the front top or sides of the ...

Page 8: ...a terial and protrudes 3 1 2 from the wall This combustible material must be 4 from the side of the fireplace opening see Figure 8 B Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 42 inches CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Conventional installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace along with the corner or cabinet mantel with hearth base ac...

Page 9: ...cate screw holes in bottom of base Tighten wood screws through these holes and into hearth or floor 11 Attach gas line from fireplace gas regu latortogassupply SeeConnectingFire place to Gas Supply page 11 12 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections page 12 Figure12 InsertingFireplaceIntoCabinet Mantel QQQQQ QQQQQ QQQ QQQ QQQ QQQ QQQ Figure 11 Location of Nailing Flanges Na...

Page 10: ...es for Built In Installation If placing mantel above built in fireplace youmustmeetminimumclearancebetween mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening If your installation does not meet the below minimum clearances you must raise the mantel to an acceptable height OR remove the mantel 39 3 8 27 7 8 55 5 8 35 1 2 Figure 14 Rough Opening for Installing in Corner Figure 15 Attaching Fireplace to Wall S...

Page 11: ...ds Installation 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 fireplace screen in place for shipping These screws are located near top of screen Discard screws Lift fireplace screen up and pull out to remove 2 Remove screws that attach log base assembly to fireplace see F...

Page 12: ...ply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles form ing show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check re connected fittings for leaks CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING Test all gas pip ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing Cor rect all leaks at once WARNING Neveruseanopen flame to check for a leak Appl...

Page 13: ...ooves in the bottom of the log fit over the grate Bring the log forward 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 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 The cross ...

Page 14: ... shutoff valve is fully open 3 Set selector 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 smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety in formation If you don t smell gas go to the next step 6 Press in and turn control knob coun terclockwise to the PILOT position Press in...

Page 15: ...y Thether mostat control setting on the remote con trol unit can be set to any comfort level between WARMER and COOLER The burners will turn on and off automati cally to maintain the comfort level you select The ideal comfort setting will vary byhouseholddependingupontheamount of space to be heated the output of the central heating system etc Note Allremotecontrolaccessoriesmust be purchased separ...

Page 16: ...rner flame holes with the heater running All slotted burner flame holes should be open with yellow flame present All round burner flame holes should be open with a small blue flame present Some burner flame holes may be come blocked by debris or rust with no flame present If so turn off heater and let cool Either remove blockage or replace burner Blocked burner flame holes may create soot In theAU...

Page 17: ...burning flame Keep these holes clear of dust dirt lint and cat hair Clean these air inlet holes prior to each heating season Blocked air holes will cre ate soot We recommend that you clean the unit every three months during operation and have heater inspected yearly by a quali fied service person Wealsorecommendthatyoukeeptheburner tubeandpilotassemblycleanandfreeofdust and dirt To clean these par...

Page 18: ...ed 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 is located behind base panel 4 Replace ignitor cable 5 Replace piezo ignitor 6 Replace piezo ignitor 7 Replace piezo ignitor 1 Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve 2 Turn control knob...

Page 19: ...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 checked by local natural gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clear ances see pages 8 through 10 4 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 17 or replace burner orifice 1 Turn heater off when using furniture pol ish wax cleaners or similar products 1 Replace 9 ...

Page 20: ...h 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 is running 2 Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 12 1 Open window and or door for ventilation 2 Contact local natural gas company 3 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 17 1 Locate and correct all leaks...

Page 21: ...0 When calling DESA International have ready your name and address modelandserialnumbersofyourfireplace how fireplace was malfunctioning type of gas used propane LP or natural gas purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the defec tive part to the factory PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call DESA Internatio...

Page 22: ...ies Unfinished GM102W Series Off White Paint Shown with optional base and laminate hearth and mantel trim accessories Dimensions WxHxD 56 3 4 x 48 x 22 3 4 BLOWER ACCESSORIES GA3700 GA3700T SERIES Manual variable control and automatic ther mostatvariablecontrol Blowerswillincrease air flow to maximize heat distribution AUTO ON OFF COOLE R WARMER TEMP RECEIVER AND HAND HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CON TR...

Page 23: ...nished Shown with optional laminate mantel trim accessory Dimensions WxHxD 60 7 8 x 48 3 4 x 345 8 SLIM HEARTH BASE Not Shown G3005J Series Jade Marble Laminate G3005S Series Sandstone Marble Laminate G3005B Series Black Onyx Marble Laminate The slim hearth base allows you to further customize your fireplace Dimensions WxHxD 41 7 8 x 5 8 x 10 HARDWOOD HEARTH BASE G3000F Series Walnut Finished G300...

Page 24: ... NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE For more information visit www desatech com ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VSGF33NR 5 26 7 8 7 7 18 12 11 1 2 4 3 12 16 22 30 24 21 14 23 17 6 9 15 10 25 13 28 5 5 5 5 19 27 29 20 22 ...

Page 25: ...er Assembly 1 10 100999 05 Rear Burner Assembly 1 11 102257 08CJ Base Assembly 1 12 098271 06 Ignitor Cable 1 13 103410 01CK Firebox Bottom 1 14 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 15 101004 08 Front Burner Injector 1 16 104241 02 Switch Bracket 1 17 103782 01 Valve Bracket 1 18 099387 12 Pilot Tube 1 19 102846 02 Burner Tube 1 20 097809 02 Adapter 1 21 M12461 26 10 32 Screw 4 22 098265 02 Elbow Male 1 23 1...

Page 26: ... 107171 UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE For more information visit www desatech com ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF33NR 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 ...

Page 27: ...ont Side 1 5 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 099230 01 Shoulder Screw 4 12 101872 03 Firebox Top 1 13 101346 01CK Outer Base 1 14 101838 03CJ Firebox Wrapper 1 15 101514 01CK Cover 1 16 M11084 26 Hex Screw 10 57 17 098304 03 Phillips Pan...

Page 28: ...ringadefectiveheaterwillbetheresponsibilityoftheowner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTA BILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO FOUR 4 YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS AND FIVE 5 ...

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