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Summary of Contents for VSGF36NRB

Page 1: ...pliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor 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 MODELS VSGF36NTB VSGF36PTB VSGF36NRB and VSGF36PRB UNVENTED V...

Page 2: ...dditional infor mation consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heat er It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ven tilation section on page 7 of this manual WARNING For use only withalisteddecorativetype unvented ro...

Page 3: ...is product contains and or generates chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproduc tive harm IMPORTANT Read this owner s manualcarefullyandcompletely before trying to assemble operate or service this heater Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning DANGER Car...

Page 4: ...Troubleshooting page 27 10 Do not run fireplace where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored under dusty conditions 11 Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other objects SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 12 Do not use fireplace if any part has been exposed to or under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the fireplace and to replace any part of the...

Page 5: ...e 4 Check all items for any shipping damage If damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought fireplace Product Features Operation This vent free fireplace is clean burning It requires no outside venting There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney Heat is generated by both realistic flames and glowing embers When used without the blower the fireplace requires no electricity making it ideal f...

Page 6: ...e located Allow for wall and ceiling clearances see Installation Clear ances page 10 2 Everything needed to complete installation 3 These models CANNOT be installed in a bedroom unless the maximum Btu rating of the installed vent free log set is less than 10 000 Btu hr 4 Proper air for combustion and ventilation page 7 Product Specifications Figure 3 Firebox Dimensions Firebox Top View Front View ...

Page 7: ... air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the out side atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6 x 10 11 kg per pa sec m...

Page 8: ...liances Di rect vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors Example Gas water heater __________ Btu Hr Vent free fireplace _ ________ Btu Hr Total _ ________ Btu Hr 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 63 360 Btu Hr maxim...

Page 9: ... grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent Figure 5 Ventilation Air from Outdoors Figure 4 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room Option 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoin...

Page 10: ...or proper type fireplace 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 WARNING This appliance is equippedfornaturalorpropane LP gas Field conversion is not permitted Installation Continued INSTALLATION CLEARANCES WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances If you can provide greater clearances from floor cei...

Page 11: ...t in installation of this firebox involves install ing firebox into a framed in enclosure This makes the front of firebox flush with wall Optional brass trim accessories are available see Accessories page 31 The brass trim will extend past sides of firebox approximately 1 2 This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening If installing a mantel above the firebox you must follow the clearances s...

Page 12: ...tional perimeter trim kit install the trim after final finishing and or painting of wall See instructions included with trim accessory for attaching trim 7 Install and properly test gas log heater Fol low installation instructions included with the vent free gas log heater that is being installed IMPORTANT When finishing your firebox combustible materials such as wall board gypsum board sheet rock...

Page 13: ...ote You can secure base to floor using wood screws Countersink screw heads and putty over 4 Route flexible gas line through access hole in hearth base 5 Center cabinet mantel on hearth base see Figure 12 Make sure mantel is flush against wall 6 Install trim kit furnished with mantel See instruction sheet included with mantel 7 Carefully insert firebox into cabinet mantel Be careful not to scratch ...

Page 14: ... optional CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 31 Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment Figure 15 Gas Connection Sediment Trap CSA Design Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1 8 NPT Tap 3 Minimum Cap Pipe Tee Nipple Joint Natural Gas From Gas Meter 5 W C to 10 5 W C Pressure Propane LP From External Regulator 11 W C to 14 W C Pressu...

Page 15: ...igure 16 Removing Log Base Assembly From Fireplace Figure 17 Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together Flexible Gas Line from Fireplace Gas Regulator To Fireplace Gas Regulator Equipment Shutoff Valve Provided by Installer Propane LP To External Regulator Natural Gas To Gas Meter WARNING Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum LP gas We recommend that you install a sediment trap i...

Page 16: ...ve leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Figure 18 Installation Continued Figure 18 Equipment Shutoff Valve Open Closed Equipment Shutoff Valve Figure 20 Ch...

Page 17: ... log against left side of grate prongs see Figure 21 5 Place middle right log over front right and bot tom logs as shown in Figure 22 Be sure hole in middle right log seats over pin in bottom log 6 Place middle left log over front left and bot tom logs as show in Figure 22 Be sure hole in middle left log seats over pin in front left log WARNING Youmustoperate this fireplace with the fireplace scre...

Page 18: ... In absence of local codes fol low The National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 The Handy Box with duplex outlet is provided in the firebox located in the lower right base area 1 Remove screw holding duplex outlet cover to handy box Remove duplex outlet 2 Route electrical cable through strain relief and handy box see Figure 23 Tighten screws on strain relief 3 Connect electrical cable to duplex outlet ...

Page 19: ...ce and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Youmustoperate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place Make sure fire place screen is installed before running fireplace NOTICE Duringinitialoperation of new fireplace burning logs will give off a paper burning smell Orange flame will also be present Open window t...

Page 20: ...the heat output and flame height from higher to lower settings or pilot in order to maintain the comfort level you select The ideal comfort setting will vary by household depending upon the amount of space to be heated the output of the central heating system etc Note Selecting the HI setting will cause the burner to remain on without modulating down in most cases MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Follo...

Page 21: ... in the safety information page 20 If you don t smell gas go to the next step 6 Press in and turn control knob counter clockwise to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see Figure 28 Note You may be running this heater for the first time after hooking up to gas sup ply If so the control knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds or more This will allow air to bleed from t...

Page 22: ...RNING This fireplace has athree prong groundedelectrical plug This plug helps protect you againstelectricalshock Onlycon nectplugtoaproperlygrounded three prongreceptacle Donotcut 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...

Page 23: ... the fireplace 3 Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn off the fireplace Figure 33 Thermostat Hand Held Remote Control Unit HRC200 Auto Thermostatic Mode 1 Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn on the hand held remote control 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 togethe...

Page 24: ...rn Off Gas to Ap pliance page 20 or 22 depending on your model see Troubleshooting page 27 Note The correct pilot flame on natural gas units will have a slight curve but flame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color main burner Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heaterrunning Allslottedburnerflameholesshould be open with yellow flame present All round burner flame holes...

Page 25: ...r home center may carry compressed air in a can You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position If using com pressed air in a can please follow the directions 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 minutes 2 Inspect burner pilot and primary air inlet holes on injec...

Page 26: ...odel and serial numbers of your firebox how firebox was malfunctioning type of gas used propane LP or natural gas purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the 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 Heating Products at 1 866 672 6040 for referral information When calling DESA Heating P...

Page 27: ...nd base panel 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 in control knob while in PILOT position 4 Continue holding down con trol knob Repeat igniting op eration until air is removed 5 Contact local propane LP gas company 6 Clean ODS pilot see Cl...

Page 28: ...ully 2 After ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds 3 Fully open equipment shutoff valve 4 A Contact local natural or propane LP gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 25 or replace ODS pilot assembly 5 Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more 6 Replace pilot assembly 7 Replace control valve 8 Wait one minute for safety in terlock system to rese...

Page 29: ... LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burners until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural or propane LP gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clearances see page 10 4 Clean burners see Cleaning and Maintenance page 25 or replace burner orifice s 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products 1 Replace 9 volt batter...

Page 30: ...trol 1 Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter 2 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 16 1 Properly locate logs see In stalling Logs page 17 2 Eliminate source of drafts around heater 3 Clean out air holes at burner inlet Periodically repeat as needed 4 Remove blockage 1 Reposition thermostat sensing bulb 2 Move hand held remote control unit farther away from the...

Page 31: ... Red Oak Stained Birch Keystone Design Perimeter Trim Not Shown PT36 Black PT36B Brushed Brass PT36PB Polished Brass PT36P Platinum RECEIVER AND HAND HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT HRC200 For all Remote Ready Models Allows the gas log heater to be operated in a manually or thermo statically controlled mode You can turn the gas log heater on and off without ever leaving the comfort of your easy...

Page 32: ...www desatech com 119305 01A 32 17 19 20 21 22 15 12 12 14 11 16 5 4 9 10 7 25 26 8 2 18 1 3 24 14 13 23 27 28 32 29 30 31 Illustrated Parts Breakdown Models VSGF36PTB VSGF36NTB ...

Page 33: ...rebox Bottom 1 12 115410 01 Magnet and Bracket Kit 2 13 103650 01 Knob 1 14 106683 01 Firebox Support Leg 2 15 101382 01 Valve Bracket 1 16 101329 22 Thermostat Gas Valve 1 101329 20 Thermostat Gas Valve 1 17 101381 01 Cover and Piezo Valve 1 18 099387 09 Pilot Tube 1 19 102845 01 Inlet Tube 1 20 098867 10 Gas Regulator 1 098867 09 Gas Regulator 1 21 097809 03 Male Fitting 1 22 101628 03 Flex Hose...

Page 34: ...atech com 119305 01A 34 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models VSGF36PRB VSGF36NRB 23 17 19 15 12 12 14 11 16 24 25 18 20 NG Only 21 NG Only 29 30 34 27 14 13 26 LPG 7 22 28 6 2 4 3 NG Only 31 32 5 1 33 9 10 8 23 ...

Page 35: ...Magnet and Bracket Kit 2 13 103650 01 Knob 1 14 106683 01 Firebox Support Leg 2 15 104241 02 Valve Bracket 1 16 103781 02 Gas Valve 1 103781 01 Gas Valve 1 17 103782 01 Valve Bracket 1 18 098265 02 Male Elbow 1 19 099387 09 Pilot Tube 1 099387 12 Pilot Tube 1 20 099918 02 Pilot Regulator 1 21 099387 14 Pilot Tube 1 22 M11084 26 Screw 4 23 111435 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 24 097809 03 Male Fitting 1 25 10...

Page 36: ...www desatech com 119305 01A 36 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models VSGF36PTB VSGF36NTB VSGF36PRB and VSGF36NRB 1 4 8 7 6 27 9 10 28 29 30 11 12 22 18 25 26 20 17 21 19 16 15 13 5 2 3 14 23 24 ...

Page 37: ... 4 17 Fireplace Surround 1 18 107128 01 Gas Conduit 2 19 115408 01 Receptacle Plate 1 20 21171 Gas Knock Out Cover 4 21 103771 01 Strain Relief 1 22 115402 01 Steel Receptacle Box 1 23 103581 02 Blower 1 24 M11084 38 Hex Screw 8 3 25 GA3555 Duplex Outlet 1 26 115403 01 Steel Receptacle Cover 1 27 101378 01 Thermostat Switch 1 28 116460 01 Left Brick Refractory 1 29 116460 02 Rear Brick Refractory ...

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Page 40: ... 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 THE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUD ING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO FOUR 4 YE...

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