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Shown with optional
cabinet mantel, hearth
base, and trim
accessories.

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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
qualified 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
assistance or additional infor-
mation consult a qualified in-
staller, service 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 in this manual.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home,

where not prohibited by state or local codes.

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

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

DESA INTERNATIONAL

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)

NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE

Variable

Manually-

Controlled

Models and

Thermostatically-

Controlled

“A” Models

with

Split Oak Logs

1
2
3
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Summary of Contents for VSGF28NV

Page 1: ...vice must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improperinstallation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury orpropertydamage Refertothis manual for correct installation and operational procedures For assistance or additional infor mation consult a qualified in staller service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This is an unvented ga...

Page 2: ... gas The odor helps you detect a gas leak However the odor added to the gas can fade Gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all Warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace Safety Information continues on next page Safety Information 2 Product Identification 4 Local Codes 5 Unpacking 5 Product Fe...

Page 3: ...acturing residues 9 Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cause sooting 10 Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this heater 11 This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run properly...

Page 4: ...2 Fireplace Top Louver Assembly Firebox Hood Bottom Louver Assembly Screen Assembly Top Outer Casing Firebox Support Side Access Door Rear Access Door Left Front Branch Rear Log Base Assembly Front Burner Rear Burner Crossover Log Top Middle Log Bottom Middle Log Right Front Branch ...

Page 5: ...ck up heat Safety Device This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System ODS The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free room heaters The ODS system shuts off the fireplace if there is not enough fresh air Piezo Ignition System This fireplace has a piezo ignitor This system requires no matches batteries or other sources to light fireplace Blower Assembly This firepl...

Page 6: ...92 Section 5 3 defines confined space as having an air volume of less than 50 cubic feet 127 cubic cm for each 1000 Btu Hr input rating of all appliances in the space cubic feet equals length x width x height of space Include adjoining rooms only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following is exerpts from National Fuel Gas ...

Page 7: ...ter ___________________ Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs ___________________ Btu Hr Other gas appliances ___________________ Btu Hr Total ___________________ Btu Hr Example Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr Vent free fireplace 28 000 Btu Hr Total 68 000 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 t...

Page 8: ... G 001 WARNING Rework worksheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces Figure 4 Ventilation Air from Outdoors Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two perma nent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor...

Page 9: ...lace Installing fireplace next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fireplace where impurities in the air such as tobacco smoke exist may discolor walls 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 Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 6 th...

Page 10: ...ide other end of adjusting plate shim in slot on mitered edge of side brass trim see Figure 5 6 While firmly holding edges of brass trim together tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side Side Brass Trim Top Brass Trim Slot Mitered Edge Slot Shim Set Screws Adjusting Plate Figure 5 Assembling Brass Trim Trim Hanging Screws Ass...

Page 11: ... on the floor The corner mantel and face mantel accessories cannot be installed with the G3000F G3001U hearth base You must install corner and face mantel directly on the floor If mounting fireplace and cabinet mantel to the floor or using face mantel or corner mantel an optional G3005 Slim Base kit may be installed 1 Assemble cabinet mantel hearth base and trim accessories Assembly instruc tions ...

Page 12: ...ation page 16 4 Place hearth base accessory against wall at installation location Cut an access hole in hearth top to run flexible gas line to fireplace see Figure 8 Make sure to locate access hole so cabinet mantel will cover it when installed Note You can secure base to floor using wood screws Countersink screw heads and putty over Figure 8 Placing Hearth Base Accessory Against Wall 5 Route flex...

Page 13: ...abinet mantel Be careful not to scratch or damage hearth base cabinet mantel or any laminate trim on hearth base Remove protective material from top of hearth base and from front of fireplace if any Note You can secure fireplace to hearth or floor Open lower louver Locate screw holes in bottom of base Tighten wood screws through these holes and into hearth or floor 12 Check all gas connections for...

Page 14: ...with back of fireplace inside wall opening 5 Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply page 17 6 Route blower electrical cord through side or rear access door of fireplace Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet 7 Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening 1 Frame in rough opening Use dimensions shown in Figure 12 for the rough opening 35 1 2...

Page 15: ... acceptable height OR remove the mantel Distances to Underside of Mantel Underside of Mantel Shelf 20 241 2 271 2 30 All minimum distances are in inches Top of Fireplace Opening 2 1 2 6 8 10 Figure 15 Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built In Installation Mantel Shelf Nails or Wood Screws 8 Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange see Figure 14 9 Check...

Page 16: ...ubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace If pipe is too small undue loss of pressure will occur 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 16 page 17 Check your building...

Page 17: ...pane 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 access door from rear or side of fireplace See Product Identification page 4 for access door locations 3 Remove screws that attach log base assembly to fireplace see ...

Page 18: ...orrect all leaks at once WARNING ICON G 001 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 Figure 18 Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together 5 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connector attached to flexible gas line see Figure 18 Connect flexible gas line to flexib...

Page 19: ...OFF position 4 Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to thermostat gas valve see Figure 20 Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Light fireplace see Operating Fireplace pages 22 and 23 Thermostat con trolled models or pages 24 and 25 Manually controlled models Check all other internal joints for leaks 7 Turn off fireplac...

Page 20: ...te bar Note 18 model has only one front log 2 Rest bottom middle log 2 behind metal posts on front burner Make sure the grooves in the bottom of the log fit over the grate Bring the log forward next to the metal posts The pegs on the log must be on top see Figure 22 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 23 ...

Page 21: ...iddle log see Figure 25 Figure 25 Installing Crossover Log 5 Crossover Log 4 Hole Peg Cutout 5 Install fireplace screen by slipping notches of fireplace screen over screws on front of fireplace see Figure 26 Notches Screws for Mounting Screen Figure 26 Installing Fireplace Screen WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place Make sure fireplace scree...

Page 22: ...hone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier 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 p...

Page 23: ... level The burners should light Set control knob to any heat level between HI and LO CAUTION Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the manual shutoff valve TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Fireplace Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position Shutting Off Burners Only pilot stays lit Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the PILOT position THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERAT...

Page 24: ...l 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 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 explosi...

Page 25: ...G Do not operate heater between locked positions WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the manual 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 ...

Page 26: ...rolled blowers have three settings ON OFF and AUTO In the ON position the blower will operate constantly In the OFF position the blower will not operate In the AUTO position the blower will start when the thermostat senses a sufficient increase in firebox temperature Note Your gas logs and thermostat blower will not turn on and off at the same time The fireplace may run for several minutes before ...

Page 27: ...rner is normal NOTICE Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping Dirt or other fine particles are burned by fireplace causing brief patches of orange flame If front burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 34 turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 23 Thermostat controlled models or page 25 Manually controlled models see Troubleshooting pages 28 through 31 Figure...

Page 28: ...ot WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION You must keep control areas burners and circulating air pas sageways of fireplace clean Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding material etc ODS PILOT AND BURNERS Use a vacuum cleaner or small soft bristled brush...

Page 29: ...system to reset Repeat ignition operation POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff valve closed 2 Control knob not in PILOT position 3 Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines when installed 5 ODS pilot is clogged 6 Gas regulator setting is not correct 1 Control knob not fully pressed in 2 Control knob not pressed in long enough 3 Manual shutoff valve ...

Page 30: ...ean burner s seeCleaningand Maintenance page 28 2 Replace gas regulator 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 local propane gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clearances see page 11 4 Clean burners see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 28 or re...

Page 31: ...logged 1 Gas leak See Warn ing statement above 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter be tween control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warn ing statement above 1 Not enough combus tion ventilation air OBSERVED PROBLEM Fireplace produces a clicking ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off Fireplace produces unwanted odors Fireplace shuts off in use ODS operates Gas odor even when co...

Page 32: ... your warranty cover age for parts replaced under warranty Parts Under Warranty Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replace ment part s call DESA International s Technical Service Department at 1 800 DESA LOG 1 800 337 2564 When calling DESA International have ready your name your address model number of your fireplace how fireplace was malfunctioning type of g...

Page 33: ...ck Green White On 110 115 V A C Blower Motor Blower Motor Black Off 1 2 3 Auto Red Fan Switch Off On Black Black Black Black Green White On 110 115 V A C Blower Motor Blower Motor Black Off 1 2 WIRING DIAGRAMS Figure 35 Blower Wiring Diagram for Manually Controlled Models Figure 36 Blower Wiring Diagram for Thermostat Controlled Models CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing ...

Page 34: ...2 for information You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQ QQQ QQQ QQQQQQQQQQ QQQQQQQQQQ QQQQQQQQQQ CABINET MANTEL GM100F Walnut Finished GM101U Unfinished Shown with optional base and laminate hearth and mantel trim accessories Dimensions WxHxD 56 3 4 x 48 3 4 x 20 5 8 FACE MANTEL GM400F Walnut Fini...

Page 35: ...E TRIM FOR HEARTH OR MANTEL G3002J Jade Marble Laminate Mantel Trim G3003J Jade Marble Laminate Hearth Base Trim G3002S Sandstone Marble Laminate Mantel Trim G3003S Sandstone Marble Laminate Hearth Base Trim G3002B Black Onyx Marble Laminate Trim G3003B Black Onyx Marble Laminate Hearth Base Trim Mantel trim for cabinet face or corner mantel Hearth base trim for hardwood hearth bases Hearth Base T...

Page 36: ...LUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Log Base Assembly Variable Manually Controlled Models VSGF28NV CSGF28NV 27 8 9 8 8 19 13 12 8 6 7 7 1 7 2 10 18 23 16 11 26 14 6 6 6 6 21 15 19 32 29 24 30 20 28 31 25 17 22 4 5 3 2 1L 1R ...

Page 37: ...05 Rear Burner Assembly 1 12 102256 04BR Base Assembly 1 13 098271 06 Ignitor Cable 1 14 101924 01CB Firebox Bottom 1 15 098867 09 Gas Regulator 1 16 101004 04 Front Burner Injector 1 17 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 18 101007 01 Crossover Tube 1 19 099387 05 Pilot Tube 1 20 101972 01 Valve and Piezo Bracket 1 21 M11084 38 Regulator Hex Screw 2 22 102668 01 Front Burner Tube 1 23 101008 01 Gasket 1 24...

Page 38: ...81 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Log Base Assembly Thermostat Controlled Models VSGF28NTA CSGF28NTA 18 6 27 8 9 8 8 19 13 12 7 7 1 7 2 10 16 11 26 14 29 6 6 6 6 22 25 23 19 24 13 7 2 20 15 28 21 17 4 5 3 2 1L 1R ...

Page 39: ...Pilot Bracket 1 10 101330 02 Front Burner Assembly 1 11 100999 05 Rear Burner Assembly 1 12 102256 04BR Base Assembly 1 13 098271 06 Ignitor Cable 1 14 101924 01CB Firebox Bottom 1 15 098867 09 Gas Regulator 1 16 101004 04 Front Burner Injector 1 17 102845 01 Inlet Tube 1 18 101382 01 Thermovalve Bracket 1 19 099387 03 Pilot Tube 1 20 102846 01 Burner Tube 1 21 097809 02 Adapter 1 22 099211 01 Scr...

Page 40: ...40 103281 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Fireplace 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 13 6 18 29 19 21 26 23 7 24 27 20 28 16 16 16 16 7 17 10 11 14 30 16 16 15 8 9 16 16 22 25 25 25 VSGF28NV CSGF28NV VSGF28NTA CSGF28NTA ...

Page 41: ...Firebox Wrapper Manual Models 1 15 101614 01 Limit Switch thermal disk Assy 1 16 M11084 26 Hex Screw 10 76 17 098304 03 Phillips Pan Head Screw 8 4 18 101727 01 Screen Assembly 1 19 101575 01 Motor Housing Assembly 1 20 099998 01 Fan Switch Thermostat Models 1 101886 01 Fan Switch Manual Models 1 21 101379 01 Fan 2 22 101408 01 Motor 2 23 101348 01 Firebox Support 2 24 101347 01CB Outer Base 1 25 ...

Page 42: ...42 103281 NOTES ...

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Page 44: ...nd all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TOTHEFULLEXTENTALLOWEDBYTHELAWOFTHEJURISDICTIONTHATGOVERNSTHESALEOFTHE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THREE 3 Y...

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