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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL

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Shown with

optional cabinet

mantel, hearth
base, and trim

accessories.

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed 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 in-
structions.

• 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.

WARNING: Improper installation, ad-
justment, alteration, service, or main-
tenance can cause injury or prop-
erty damage. Refer to this manual
for correct installation and opera-
tional procedures. For assistance or
additional information consult a
qualified installer, service agency,
or the gas supplier.

WARNING: This is an unvented gas-
fired heater. 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 4 of this
manual.

Variable Manually-

Controlled Model

VSGF28PVA

Thermostatically-

Controlled Model

VSGF28PTC

with Split Oak Logs

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 appli-
ance is not convertible for use with other gases.

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

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Summary of Contents for 107156-01E.pdf

Page 1: ...ment Installation and service must be performed by a quali fied installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improperinstallation ad justment alteration service ormain tenance can cause injury...

Page 2: ...people with heart or lung disease or anemia those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes Propane LP Gas Propane LP gas is odorless An odor making agent is added to the gas The odo...

Page 3: ...low the instructions in Clean ing and Maintenance page 19 9 Before using furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated the vapors from these prod ucts may create a...

Page 4: ...the absence of local codes use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Available from American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 National F...

Page 5: ...l spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications 1 Unusually Tight Construction 2 Unconfined Space 3 Confined Space The information on pages 4 through 6 will help you...

Page 6: ...nside Building Outlet Air Ventilated Attic Outlet Air Inlet Air Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space To Crawl Space To Attic QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQ QQQQ QQQQ QQQQ QQ QQ QQQQ...

Page 7: ...remove the grounding prong from this plug NOTICE This heater is intended for use as supple mental heat Use this heater along with your primary heating system Do not install this heater as your primar...

Page 8: ...corner or cabinet mantel with hearth base accessories againstawallinyourhome seeAccessories page32and33 Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner Note The instructions bel...

Page 9: ...wood screws Countersink screw heads and putty over 5 Route gas line through access hole in hearth base 6 Center cabinet mantel on hearth base see Figure 10 Make sure mantel is flush against wall 7 Bre...

Page 10: ...16 17 3 4 1 Frame in rough opening Use dimensions shown in Figure 13 for the rough opening If installing in a corner use dimensions shown in Figure 14 page 10 for the rough opening The height is 33 wh...

Page 11: ...sure heater regulator damage could occur Install externalregulatorwiththeventpointingdownasshowninFigure17 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet WARNING This appliance require...

Page 12: ...eplace screen up and pull out to remove 2 Remove screws that attach log base assembly to fireplace see Figure 19 Carefully lift up log base assembly and remove from fireplace see Figure 19 Note If add...

Page 13: ...Fireplace pages 14 through 17 Check all other internal joints for leaks 7 Turn off fireplace see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 15 thermostat controlled models or page 17 manually con trolled mode...

Page 14: ...l system and any gas control which has been under water WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing prop erty damage personal injury or loss of life...

Page 15: ...ing Procedure column 2 7 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 through 7 This fire place has a sa...

Page 16: ...ace NOTICE During initial operation of new fireplace burning logs will give off a paper burning smell Orange flame will also be present Open window to vent smell Operate fireplace on HI position to bu...

Page 17: ...reases Note It is safe to operate fireplace with blower turned off However the blower helps distribute heated air from the fire place Note Periodically check the louvers of the firebox and remove any...

Page 18: ...page 15 thermostat controlled models or page 17 manually controlled models see Troubleshooting pages 20 through 22 Figure 32 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 33 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot B...

Page 19: ...direc tions 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 Inspec...

Page 20: ...y 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 i...

Page 21: ...lator 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 lo ca...

Page 22: ...partially clogged 1 Gas leak See Warning statement above 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warning statement above 1 Not enough combustion ven...

Page 23: ...ll DESA International at 1 866 672 6040 for referral information When calling DESA International have ready model number of your fireplace the replacement part number SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure I...

Page 24: ...rmation visit www desatech com 24 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY CONTROLLED MODELS VSGF28PVA 26 7 8 7 7 18 6 12 11 7 5 9 17 22 15 10 25 13 5 5 5 5 20 14 18 31 28 23 29...

Page 25: ...Assembly 1 11 102257 08CJ Base Assembly 1 12 098271 06 Ignitor Cable 1 13 103410 01CK Firebox Bottom 1 14 098867 10 Gas Regulator 1 15 101004 01 Front Burner Injector 1 16 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 17...

Page 26: ...visit www desatech com For more information visit www desatech com 26 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF28PVA 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 ILLUSTR...

Page 27: ...01 Phillips Pan Head Screw 10 17 6 101351 01CK Top Front 1 7 102455 02 Louver Extruded 2 8 101353 01CK Middle Front Rail 1 9 101712 02 Firebox Hood 1 10 101348 01 Firebox Support 2 11 099230 01 Shoul...

Page 28: ...e information visit www desatech com 28 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT CONTROLLED MODELS VSGF28PTC 17 5 7 8 7 7 18 6 12 26 11 1 2 4 3 9 15 10 25 13 28 5 5 5 5 21 24 22 18 23...

Page 29: ...101330 05 Front Burner Assembly 1 10 100999 02 Rear Burner Assembly 1 11 102257 08CJ Base Assembly 1 12 098271 06 Ignitor Cable 1 13 103410 01CK Firebox Bottom 1 14 098867 10 Gas Regulator 1 15 101004...

Page 30: ...ech com For more information visit www desatech com 30 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF28PTC 1 2 3 4 16 16 6 12 18 10 10 7 13 16 26 24 16 23 25 20 24 24 21 16 16 7 17 14 5 16 16 15 8 9 19 22...

Page 31: ...12 02 Firebox Hood 1 10 101348 01 Firebox Support 2 11 099230 01 Shoulder Screw 4 12 101872 03 Firebox Top 1 13 101346 01 Outer Base 1 14 Firebox Wrapper 1 15 101614 02 Limit Switch thermal disk Assy...

Page 32: ...e Dimensions WxHxD 52 1 2 x 6 x 23 3 4 ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories call DESA International s Sales Department at 1...

Page 33: ...Black Onyx Marble Laminate Trim G3003B Series Black Onyx Marble Laminate Hearth Base Trim Mantel trim for cabinet or corner mantel Hearth base trim for hardwood hearth bases INFORMATION VIDEO 108917...

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Page 35: ...ted 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 35 000 to...

Page 36: ...107156 01E For more information visit www desatech com For more information visit www desatech com 36 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 Postage Required TM TAPE TAPE...

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Page 38: ...ravel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE...

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