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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

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This appliance 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

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
instructions.

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 installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
vice, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Re-
fer to this manual for correct
installation and operational pro-
cedures. For assistance or ad-
ditional information consult a
qualified installer, 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 on page 4 of this manual.

VYGF33PRB, VYGF33NRB, FPVF33PRA (Millivolt) and FPVF33NRA (Millivolt)

 REMOTE-READY GAS FIREPLACE SYSTEMS

Shown with optional cabinet

mantel, hearth base, and trim

accessories.

Patent Pending

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Shown with optional cabinet

mantel and hearth base

accessories.

Summary of Contents for VYGF33NRB

Page 1: ...hone 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...

Page 2: ...ide poisoning WARNING Anychangetothisheateroritscontrols can be dangerous WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this heater WARNING Do n...

Page 3: ...ion to run properly This fireplace has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS shuts down the fireplace if enough fresh air is not available See Air for Combustion and Ventila ti...

Page 4: ...ans fireplaces clothesdryers andfuelburningappliances drawairfromthehousetooperate Youmustprovideadequatefresh air for these appliances This will insure proper venting of vented fuel burning appliance...

Page 5: ...ms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space Adjoining rooms are communicating...

Page 6: ...te the power vent AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Determining Fresh Air Flow for Heater Location Cont Ventilation Air Figure 4 Ventilation Air from Outdoors FPVF33PRA Shown Figure 3 Ventilation Air...

Page 7: ...orframingmaterialcanbeplaceddirectlyagainst any exterior surface on the rear sides or top of your fireplace except where standoff spacers are integrally attached If standoff spacers are attached to yo...

Page 8: ...8 Tighten trim hanging screws 10 x 6 25 shoulder into holes in cabinets Place the assembled trim onto fireplace cabinet Align hanging notches on trim with hanging screws on side of fireplace see Figur...

Page 9: ...nd 13 4 Place hearth base accessory against wall at installation location Cut an access hole in hearth top to run flexible gas line to fire place see Figure 9 Make sure to locate access hole so cabine...

Page 10: ...to Fireplace Location pages 12 and 13 4 Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening 5 Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet installed in step 2 6...

Page 11: ...allowed by local codes after the equipment shutoff valve The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location pages 12 and 13 10 Car...

Page 12: ...l including decorative mantel ornaments or other similar projec tions off of the facing material Framing Material INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION Installation Items Needed Beforeinstalling...

Page 13: ...e gas controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong fireplace may not run properly Sediment Trap CSA Design Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1 8 NPT Tap 3 Minimum Cap Pipe Tee...

Page 14: ...e LP To External Regulator Natural Gas To Gas Meter WARNING Test all gas piping and connections internal and external to unit for leaks after installing or servicing Correct all leaks at once WARNING...

Page 15: ...by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using com pressed air 3 Check all joints from gas meter to...

Page 16: ...een over screws on front of fireplace see Figure 32 WARNING You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is in place before running fireplace Figure 28...

Page 17: ...on back of remote control unit 2 Attach terminal wires to the battery Place battery into the bat tery housing 3 Replace battery cover onto remote control unit Valve White Wire From Receiver INSTALLING...

Page 18: ...YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING OPERATING FIREPLACE WARNING Burner will come on automatically within one minute when the selector switch is in the ON position after the pilot is lit Figure 38 Control...

Page 19: ...ing on the remote control unit can be set to any comfort level between WARMER and COOLER The burner will turn on and off automatically to maintain the comfort level you select The ideal comfort settin...

Page 20: ...in the auto mode It will not respond immediately to the temperature setting being turned up or down IMPORTANT The hand held remote control unit must be near the fireplace Do not keep the hand held re...

Page 21: ...ARNING Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning CAUTION You must keep control areas burner and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use Ha...

Page 22: ...s on the injector holder 6 In case any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4 page 21 Clean the pilot assembly also A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates du...

Page 23: ...t 5 Thermocouple connection loose at con trol valve 6 Thermocouple damaged 7 Control valve damaged REMEDY 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor...

Page 24: ...m will stop after a few hours of operation 1 Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti lation requirements page 5 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burners until ai...

Page 25: ...top of page 1 Improper log placement 2 Drafts or other air currents affecting flame pattern 3 Air holes at burner inlet blocked 4 Burner flame holes blocked REMEDY 1 This is common with most heaters I...

Page 26: ...formation visit www desatech com 26 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VYGF33PRB VYGF33NRB Shown 17 27 4 O F F P I L O T O N H I L O 8 12 26 7 6 4 3 2 1 5 9 28 14 13 25 15 16 21 11 10 19 20 19 23 22 18 24 29...

Page 27: ...CK Painted Base Assy 1 11 M12461 26 M12461 26 Screw 10 x 32 4 12 Firebox Bottom 1 13 103284 03 103284 03 Wiring Harness 1 14 098265 02 098265 02 Elbow Male 1 15 103782 01 103782 01 Valve Bracket 1 16...

Page 28: ...t www desatech com For more information visit www desatech com 28 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREBOX VYGF33PRB VYGF33NRB 4 11 14 8 14 9 3 14 9 9 2 1 6 7 10 14 12 5 14 13 16 15 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAK...

Page 29: ...sing 1 2 Outer Casing 1 3 Right Front Side 1 4 Left Front Side 1 5 098304 01 Phillips Pan Head Screw 10 9 6 104239 01CK Top Front Louver 1 7 101712 03 Firebox Hood 1 8 Firebox Support 2 9 099230 02 Sh...

Page 30: ...information visit www desatech com 30 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FPVF33PRA FPVF33NRA Shown ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models FPVF33PRA and FPVF33NRA 17 27 4 O F F P I L O T O N H I L O 8 12 26 7 6 4...

Page 31: ...e 1 15 103782 01 103782 01 Valve Bracket 1 16 103781 02 103781 01 Gas Control Valve 1 17 098271 03 098271 03 Ignitor Cable 1 18 102445 01 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 19 098304 01 098304 01 Screw 7 20 09...

Page 32: ...desatech com For more information visit www desatech com 32 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREBOX FPVF33PRA FPVF33NRA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models FPVF33PRA and FPVF33NRA 4 11 14 18 19 20 17 8 14...

Page 33: ...Front Side 1 4 Left Front Side 1 5 098304 01 Phillips Pan Head Screw 10 9 6 104239 01CK Top Front Louver 1 7 101712 03 Firebox Hood 1 8 Firebox Support 2 9 099230 02 Shoulder Screw 4 10 Firebox Top 1...

Page 34: ...Shown with op tional laminate mantel trim accessory Dimensions WxHxD 60 7 8 x 48 3 4 x 34 5 8 ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 For all models Equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT...

Page 35: ...emote control WALL MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH GWMT1 Not Shown For all models The desired comfort setting can be selected on the wall thermostat and the log heater will automatically cycle from pilot to t...

Page 36: ...art to the factory PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contactauthorizeddealersofthisproduct Iftheycan tsupplyoriginal replacement part s call DESA International at 1 866 672 6040 for referral information When c...

Page 37: ...Completed College Completed Graduate School 13 Age of Purchaser Under 20 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 or Over 14 Buyer s total annual household income Under 15 000 15 000 to 19 999 20 000 to 34 999 35 0...

Page 38: ...110148 01B For more information visit www desatech com For more information visit www desatech com 38 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 TM Postage Required TAPE TAPE...

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Page 40: ...ged as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repair...

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