![background image](http://html.mh-extra.com/html/desa/vsgf36nrb/vsgf36nrb_owners-operation-and-installation-manual_2486144022.webp)
www.desatech.com
119305-01A
OPERaTING FIREPLaCE
Continued
WARNING: Make sure the se-
lector switch is in the OFF position
when you are away from home for
long periods of time. Heater will
come on automatically with selec-
tor switch in the ON position.
Figure 30 - Pilot
(Propane/LP)
Pilot
Burner
Figure 29 - Pilot
(Natural)
Pilot
Burner
Ignitor
Electrode
Ignitor
Electrode
TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
Shutting Off Heater
1. Turn control knob clockwise
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 pilot
lit by doing one of the following:
• Turn control knob clockwise
to the
PILOT position.
• Use remote control manual OFF button.
• Set selector switch in the OFF position.
MANUAL LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
1. Follow steps 1 through 6 under
Lighting
Instructions
, page 21.
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 steps 9 through
11 under
Lighting Instructions
, page 21.
BLOWER
OPERATION
WARNING: This fireplace has
a three-prong, grounded electrical
plug. This plug helps protect you
against electrical shock. Only con
-
nect plug to a properly grounded,
three-prong receptacle. Do not cut
or remove the grounding prong
from this plug.
Locate the blower switch by opening lower
louver on fireplace. Blower switch is located at
lower left inside louver door.
Note:
It is safe to operate fireplace with blower
turned off. However, the blower helps distribute
heated air from the fireplace.
Note:
Periodically check the louvers of the
firebox and remove any dust, dirt or other
obstructions.
OPTIONAL HAND-HELD
REMOTE OPERATION
Note:
All remote control accessories must be
purchased separately (see
Accessories,
pages
31). Follow instructions included with the re-
mote control.
NOTICE: You must light the pilot
before using the hand-held re
-
mote control unit. See
Lighting
Instructions
on page 21.
After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about
one minute. Turn control knob to ON posi-
tion. Adjust flame adjustment knob anywhere
between HI and LO. Slide the selector switch to
the REMOTE position (see Figure 31, page 23).
Note:
The burner may light if hand-held remote
was on when selector switch was last turned off.
You can now turn the burner on and off with
the hand-held remote control unit.
IMPORTANT:
Do not leave the selector switch
in the REMOTE or ON position when the pilot
is not lit. This will drain the battery.