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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
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 instructions.

•

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.

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

EFS33PRB, EFS33NRB, VSGF33PRB AND VSGF33NRB

REMOTE-READY FIREPLACE SYSTEM

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

Summary of Contents for VSGF33NRB

Page 1: ...ot 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 instructions 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 UNVENTED VENT FREE GAS FIREPLACE...

Page 2: ...nce may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes This appliance is only for use with the 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information 3 Product Identificatio...

Page 3: ...is manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approvedforusewiththisheater WARNING Do not allow fans toblowdirectlyintothefireplace Avoidanydraftsthatalterburner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts that a...

Page 4: ...sh air ventilation to run properly This fireplace has an Oxygen Deple tion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS shuts down the fireplace if enough fresh air is not available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages5through7 Iffireplacekeeps shutting off see Troubleshooting pages 23 through 26 10 Do not run fireplace where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored under dusty conditio...

Page 5: ...ing it ideal for emergency backup heat SAFETY DEVICE This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple tion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free room heaters The ODS pilot system shuts off the fire place if there is not enough fresh air PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This fireplace has a piezo ignitor This system re quires no matches batteries or other sources t...

Page 6: ...e aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through open ings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills be tween them DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION Det...

Page 7: ...FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 40 000 33 000 73 000 VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining un confined space When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must provide two perma nent 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 c...

Page 8: ...s are integrally attached If standoff spacers are attached to your fireplace these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing materials Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest installation See Built In Fire place Installation pages 11 and 12 IMPORTANT Vent freeheatersaddmoisturetothe air Although this is beneficial installing fireplace in rooms without enough ...

Page 9: ...inet Align hanging notches on trim with hanging screws on side of fireplace see Figure 7 Push trim firmly into place sliding hanging notches over hanging screws Side Trim Slot Mitered Edge Slot Shim Set Screws Adjusting Plate Assembled Trim Top Trim Figure 7 Attaching Perimeter Trim to Fireplace VSGF33NRB Shown Trim Hanging Screws Hanging Notches on Trim INSTALLATION CLEARANCES WARNING Maintain th...

Page 10: ... the fireplace in this manner Note The instructions in this section show instal lation using the cabinet mantel and the G3333F G3334U G3004W G3335F G3007U se ries hearth base accessories The hearth base ac cessory shown is optional for this installation You can install fireplace and cabinet corner mantel di rectly on the floor The corner mantel accessory cannot be installed with the G3333F G3334U ...

Page 11: ...er use dimensions shown in Figure 14 for the rough opening The height is 33 which is the same as the wall opening above 2 If using blower install and properly ground GA3555 three prong 120 volt electrical outlet in fireplace Follow instructions included in kit 3 Install gas piping into fireplace location This installation includes an approved flexible gas line if allowed by local codes after the e...

Page 12: ...G This appliance requires a 1 2 NPT National Pipe Thread inlet connection to the pressure regulator WARNING A qualified ser vice person must connect fire place to gas supply Follow all local codes CAUTION Neverconnectpro pane LP fireplace directly to the propane LPsupply Thisfireplace requiresanexternalregulator not supplied Installtheexternalregu lator between the fireplace and propane LP supply ...

Page 13: ...places ApplypipejointsealantlightlytomaleNPTthreads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged fireplace valves Never use sealant on flare threads INSTALLATION Continued Figure 17 External Regulator on Propane LP Supply Tank with Vent Pointing Down External Regulator Propane LP Supply Tank Vent Pointing Down Purchase the optional CSA design...

Page 14: ... Figure 20 Check tightness of flexible gas line attached to gas regulator of fireplace see Figure 20 5 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections pages 15 and 16 6 Replace log base assembly back into fireplace Feed flexible gas line into fireplace base area while replacing log base assembly Make sure the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace base area Reattach log base ass...

Page 15: ...nect fireplace with its main gas valve control valve and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage fireplace regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip ment shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas or opening main gas valve lo cated on or near gas...

Page 16: ...h heater 1 Place front log on top of the grate Make sure the notches in the bottom of the log fit over the grate prongs see Figure 24 Push back of logs flush with metal grate bars 2 Rest middle log behind metal posts on grate assembly Make sure the grooves in the bot tom of the log fit over the grate Bring the log forward next to the metal posts see Figure 25 3 Slide the grooves in the back of the...

Page 17: ...sult causing property damage per sonal 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 applia...

Page 18: ...to the OFF position 2a Set selector switch in the OFF position 2b If Using Optional Hand Held Remote Set selector switch in the OFF position to keep from draining battery Shutting Off Burners Only pilot stays lit You may shut off the burners and keep the pi lot lit by doing one of the following Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position Use remote control manual OFF button Set selector swit...

Page 19: ...on to turn on the fireplace 3 Press the POWER and LOCK buttons to gether to turn off the fireplace Auto Thermostatic Mode 1 Press the POWER and LOCK buttons to gether to turn on the hand held remote con trol 2 Press AUTO button to select this mode 3 Set the desired room temperature by press ing the TEMP or buttons 4 Press the POWER and LOCK buttons to gether to turn off the fireplace Note Do not l...

Page 20: ...dulates to the pilot position the blower will continue to run The blower will shut off after the firebox temperature decreases Note It is safe to operate fireplace with blower turned off However the blower helps distrib ute heated air from the fireplace Follow installation instructions included with the blower accessory OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and...

Page 21: ... holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas This provides a clean burning flame Keep these holes clear of dust dirt lint and pet hair Clean these air inlet holes 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 in spected yearly by a qualified service person We also recommend that ...

Page 22: ...Replace log s if broken or chipped dime sized or larger Figure 39 Pilot Inlet Air Hole Burner Tube Pilot Assembly Pilot Air Inlet Hole Ports Slots CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued AUTO OFF ON Thermopile WIRING DIAGRAM Note For proper operation of optional accesso ries the wires from the switch to the control must be connected exactly as shown SPECIFICATIONS MODELS EFS33NRB andVSGF33NRB Btu Varia...

Page 23: ...lled 5 Depleted gas supply propane LP only 6 ODS pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct REMEDY 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ig nitor cable dry 3 Tighten nut holding piezo igni tor to base panel of log set Nut is located behind base panel 4 Replace ignitor cable 5 Replace piezo ignitor 6 Replace pilot assembly 7 Replace pilot...

Page 24: ...nance pages21and 22 or replace burner orifice s 1 Cleanburner seeCleaningand Maintenance pages 21 and 22 or replace burner orifice s 2 Replace damaged burner 3 Replace gas regulator 1 Check burner for dirt and de bris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance pages 21 and 22 2 Replace gas control 3 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 Control knob not fully p...

Page 25: ...rom furniture polish wax carpet cleaners etc may turn into white powder residue 1 Battery is not installed Bat tery power is low TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING If you smell gas Shut off gas supply 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 instruct...

Page 26: ...cate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 15 1 Open window and or door for ventilation 2 Contact local natural or pro pane LP gas company 3 Clean ODS pilot see Clean ing and Maintenance pages 21 and 22 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 15 2 Replace control valve or gas control 1 Take apart gas tubing and re move foreign matter 2 Locate and correc...

Page 27: ...rs of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call DESA Heating Products at 1 866 672 6040 for re ferral information When calling DESA Heating Products have ready model number of your fireplace the replacement part number SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burners will have delayed ignition heater will not produce specified heat propane LP gas ...

Page 28: ...ch com 113132 01A 28 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY MODELS EFS33NRB VSGF33NRB EFS33PRB AND VSGF33PRB 21 17 23 20 13 22 16 3 6 7 6 6 2 11 10 1c 1a 1b 4 11 15 8 14 9 24 5 12 26 4 4 4 4 18 25 27 19 15 ...

Page 29: ...embly 1 9 109824 02 109824 02 Rear Burner Assembly 1 10 Base Assembly 1 11 098271 10 098271 10 Ignitor Cable 1 12 Firebox Bottom 1 13 1102445 01 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 14 101004 08 101004 01 Front Burner Injector 1 15 104241 02 104241 02 Switch Bracket 1 16 103782 01 103782 01 Valve Bracket 1 17 103284 03 103284 03 Wiring Harness 1 18 102846 02 102846 02 Burner Tube 1 19 097809 02 097809 02 Ada...

Page 30: ...www desatech com 113132 01A 30 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE MODELS EFS33NRB VSGF33NRB EFS33PRB AND VSGF33PRB 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 31: ... Front Side 1 5 098304 01 Phillips Pan Head Screw 10 17 6 101351 01CK Top Front 1 7 102455 18 Louver 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 Outer Base 1 14 Firebox Wrapper 1 15 101514 01 Cover 1 16 M11084 26 Hex Screw 10 57 17 098304 02 Phillips Pan Head Screw 6 20x 38 4 18 101727 03 ...

Page 32: ...er mantels feature moldings fluting and medallion Three sided perimeter trim kit included Dimensions H xW xD 48 3 4 x 60 7 8 x 34 3 4 CABINET MANTEL GMC11F Series Walnut Finished GMC12U Series Unfinished GMC13F Series Oak Finished with Medium Stain GM102W Series Off White Paint For all models Shown with optional base and laminate hearth and mantel trim accessories Man tel features moldings fluting...

Page 33: ...saint com FIRE CRACKLE CF6A Not Shown Creates the sound of a real burning fire LAMINATE TRIM FOR HEARTH OR MANTEL G3002J Series Jade Marble Laminate Mantel Trim G3003J Series Jade Marble Laminate Hearth Base Trim G3002S Series Sandstone Marble Laminate Mantel Trim G3003S Series Sandstone Marble Laminate Hearth Base Trim G3002B Series Black Onyx Marble Laminate Trim G3003B Series Black Onyx Marble ...

Page 34: ...MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH GWMT1 Not Shown For all models The desired comfort setting can be selected on the wall thermostat and the fire place will automatically cycle from pilot to the heat setting selected WALL MOUNT ON OFF SWITCH GWMS2 Not Shown For all models Allows the gas fireplace to be turned on and off with a wall switch CLEANING KIT GCK Not Shown For all models Your vent free gas appliance...

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Page 36: ...nal factory replacement parts voids this warranty The heater MUST be installed by a qualified in staller in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caused ...

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