Vanguard VSGF-28NTE Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual Download Page 1

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

THERMOSTATICALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS

VSGF28NTE AND VSGF28PTE WITH SPLIT OAK LOGS 

®

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

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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 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.

Summary of Contents for VSGF-28NTE

Page 1: ...explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or loss of life Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO...

Page 2: ...ng plate This appliance is not convert ible for use with other gases Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information 3 Local Codes 4...

Page 3: ...ls known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm IMPORTANT Read this owner s manualcarefullyandcompletely before trying to assemble op erate or service t...

Page 4: ...o run properly This replace has an Oxygen Deple tion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS shuts down the replace if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation page 6...

Page 5: ...ers The ODS pilot system shuts off the replace if there is not enough fresh air PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This replace has a piezo ignitor This system requires no matches batteries or other sources to li...

Page 6: ...o the out side atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6 x 10 11 kg per pa sec m2 or less with openings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on...

Page 7: ...ir Your options are as follows A Rework worksheet adding the space of an adjoin ingroom Iftheextraspaceprovidesanuncon ned space remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between rooms S...

Page 8: ...imensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest installation see Built In Fire place Installation page 11 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued INSTALLATION NOTICE Thisheater isintende...

Page 9: ...vided Figure 5 Installing Hood Screw Hood Rail ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING OPTIONAL PERIMETER TRIM Included with Mantel Accessory IMPORTANT If you are recessing the rebox in a wall do not attach trim at...

Page 10: ...Install gas piping to replace location This installation includes an approved exible gas line if allowed by local codes after the equip ment shutoff valve The exible gas line must be the last item in...

Page 11: ...gas regulator to gas supply See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply page 14 12 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections page 15 Figure 12 Inserting Fireplace Into Cabinet Mante...

Page 12: ...esanexternalregu lator not supplied Install the external regulator between the heater and propane LP supply WARNING Never connect natural gas replace to private non utility gas wells This gas is commo...

Page 13: ...est gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from replace see Figure 18 IMPORTANT Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off...

Page 14: ...nt shutoff through one of the access holes NOTICE Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections A exible gas line is provided to allow accessibility fromthe replace seeFigure20 The exibl...

Page 15: ...id toalljoints Bubblesformingshow a leak Correct all leaks at once PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Disconnect replace with its appliance main g...

Page 16: ...elog 2 behindmetalpostsongrate assembly Make sure the grooves in the bottom ofthelog toverthegrate Bringthelogforward next to the metal posts see Figure 25 3 Slide the grooves in the back of the rear...

Page 17: ...e page 18 Figure 28 Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location Ignitor Button Control Knob OPERATING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exact...

Page 18: ...his replace has athree prong groundedelectrical plug This plug helps protect you againstelectricalshock Onlycon nectplugtoaproperlygrounded three prongreceptacle Donotcut or remove the grounding prong...

Page 19: ...me pattern shows yellow tipping at top of blue ame WARNING If front burner ame pattern shows yellow tip ping your replace could pro duce increased levels of carbon monoxide Followinstructionsat bottom...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...n stalled 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 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base panel of log...

Page 22: ...4 Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more 5 A Contact local natural or propane LP gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 20 or replace ODS pilot assembly 6 Replace...

Page 23: ...ompany 3 Observe minimum installa tion clearances see pages 10 through 12 4 Clean burners see Cleaning and Maintenance page 20 or replace burner ori ce s 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish...

Page 24: ...avail able 2 Low line pressure 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged 1 Gas leak See Warning statement above 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter between con trol valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warn...

Page 25: ...original replacement part s call DESA Heating Products at 1 866 672 6040 for referral information When calling DESA Heating Products have ready model number of your replace the replacement part number...

Page 26: ...www desatech com 113135 01C 26 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY MODELS VSGF28NTE AND VSGF28PTE 3 1 2 17 5 7 8 7 7 18 6 12 26 11 9 15 10 25 13 4 5 5 5 5 21 24 22 18 23 12 19 14 27 20 28 16...

Page 27: ...Assembly 1 12 098271 06 098271 06 Ignitor Cable 1 13 Firebox Bottom 1 14 098867 09 098867 10 Gas Regulator 1 15 101004 04 101004 01 Front Burner Injector 1 16 102845 01 102845 01 Inlet Tube 1 17 10138...

Page 28: ...desatech com 113135 01C 28 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE MODELS VSGF28NTE AND VSGF28PTE 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 11 11...

Page 29: ...02 Firebox Hood 1 10 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 1 16 M11084 2...

Page 30: ...r all models A care and maintenance video is available by calling 1 866 672 6040 CABINET MANTEL GMC11F Series Walnut Finished GMC12U Series Un nished GMC13F Series Oak Finished with Medium Stain GM102...

Page 31: ...Not Shown G3005J Series Jade Marble Laminate G3005S Series Sandstone Marble Laminate G3005B Series Black Onyx Marble Laminate The slim hearth base allows you to further custom ize your replace Dimensi...

Page 32: ...on and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENTALLOWED BYTHE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE...

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