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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed 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 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
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 pro-
vided. Refer to 

Air for Com-

bustion and Ventilation sec-
tion on page 4 of this manual.

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)

NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE

Variable Manually-

Controlled Model

VSGF28NVA

Thermostatically-

Controlled Model

VSGF28NTC

with

Split Oak Logs

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufac-
tured (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

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Summary of Contents for VSGF28NTC

Page 1: ...ARNING Improper installa tion adjustment alteration ser vice ormaintenancecancause injury or property damage Re fer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures For assistance or...

Page 2: ...olish wax car pet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated the vapors from these products may create a white pow der residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 9 This fir...

Page 3: ...Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 UNPACKING 1 With utility knife cut the carton all the way around above the staples on the bottom tray Lift the carton off the heater...

Page 4: ...t or up a chimney Heat is generatedbybothrealisticflamesandglow ing embers When used without the blower the fireplace requires no electricity making it ideal for emergency backup heat SAFETY DEVICE Th...

Page 5: ...Total ___________________ Btu Hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can supp...

Page 6: ...gs one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connecttheseitemsdirectlytotheoutdoors orspacesopentotheoutdoors Thesespaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel Gas...

Page 7: ...ver install the fireplace in a bedroom or bathroom in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 42 inches from the front top or sides of the fir...

Page 8: ...essory cannot be installed with the G3000F G3001U G3004W G3006F G3007Uhearthbase The cornermantelcanbepairedwiththeG3008F G3009U G3010F corner hearth base If mounting fireplace and cabinet or corner m...

Page 9: ...ate screw holes in bottom of base Tighten wood screws through these holes and into hearth or floor 11 Attach gas line from fireplace gas regu latortogassupply SeeConnectingFire place to Gas Supply pag...

Page 10: ...s for Built In Installation If placing mantel above built in fireplace youmustmeetminimumclearancebetween mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening If your installation does not meet the below minimum...

Page 11: ...s Installation Items Needed 5 16 hex socket wrench or nut driver Phillips screwdriver sealant resistant to propane LP gas not provided 1 Remove fireplace screen Remove two screws that hold fireplace s...

Page 12: ...s valve located on or near gas meter 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles form ing show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Reco...

Page 13: ...oves in the bottom of the log fit over the grate Bring the log forward next to the metal posts see Figure 23 3 Slide the grooves in the back of the rear log 3 against the rear grate prongs Make sure t...

Page 14: ...hbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas sup plier call the fire department C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the...

Page 15: ...ob Now follow step 8 under Lighting Instruc tions page 14 Shutting Off Fireplace Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position Shutting Off Burners Only pilot stays lit Turn control knob c...

Page 16: ...l knob and turn clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position Shutting Off Burners Only pilot stays lit 1 Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the HIGH position 2 Press in and turn clockwise Clockwise t...

Page 17: ...on After the heater modulates to the pilot position the blower will continue to run The blower will shut off after the firebox temperature decreases Note It is safe to operate fireplace with blowertur...

Page 18: ...to mix with the gas This pro videsacleanburningflame Keeptheseholes clear of dust dirt lint and pet hair Clean these air inlet holes prior to each heating season Blockedairholeswillcreatesoot We reco...

Page 19: ...ce ignitor cable 5 Replace piezo ignitor 6 Replace ignitor 7 Replace ignitor 1 Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve 2 Turn control knob to PILOT position 3 Press in control knob while in...

Page 20: ...fter 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 cal natural gas company 3 Obs...

Page 21: ...vice person 1 Open window and ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while fire place is running 2 Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 12 1 Open window and or doo...

Page 22: ...allation operation or troubleshooting If so contact DESA International s Technical Service Department at 1 800 DESA LOG 1 800 337 2564 You can also visit DESA International s technical services web si...

Page 23: ...nyx MarbleLaminateHearthBaseTrim Mantel trim for cabinet or corner mantel Hearthbasetrimforhardwoodhearthbases Hearth Base Trim Mantel Trim FIREBOX BRICK LINER G8000 SERIES Not Shown Ceramic fiber fir...

Page 24: ...For more information visit www desatech com 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 19 27 30 24 16 21 32 1 2 3 4 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIA...

Page 25: ...se Assembly 1 12 098271 06 Ignitor Cable 1 13 103410 01CK Firebox Bottom 1 14 098867 09 Gas Regulator 1 15 101004 04 Front Burner Injector 1 16 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 17 101007 01 Crossover Tube 1...

Page 26: ...107157 UNVENTED NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE For more information visit www desatech com ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF28NVA 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...

Page 27: ...ont Side 1 5 098304 01 Phillips Pan Head Screw 10 17 6 101351 01CK Top Front 1 7 102455 02 Top Louver Assembly 2 8 101353 01CK Middle Front Rail 1 9 101712 02 Firebox Hood 1 10 101348 01 Firebox Suppo...

Page 28: ...PLACE For more information visit www desatech com ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT CONTROLLED MODEL VSGF28NTC 17 5 26 7 8 7 7 18 6 12 11 1 2 4 3 6 9 15 10 25 13 28 5 5 5 5 21 2...

Page 29: ...Assembly 1 10 100999 05 Rear Burner Assembly 1 11 102257 08CJ Base Assembly 1 12 098271 06 Ignitor Cable 1 13 103410 01CK Firebox Bottom 1 14 098867 09 Gas Regulator 1 15 101004 04 Front Burner Inject...

Page 30: ...ATURAL GAS FIREPLACE For more information visit www desatech com ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF28NTC 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...

Page 31: ...9 101712 02 Firebox Hood 1 10 101348 01 Firebox Support 2 11 099230 01 Shoulder Screw 4 12 101872 03 Firebox Top 1 13 101346 01CK Outer Base 1 14 101838 03CJ Firebox Wrapper 1 15 101614 02 Limit Swit...

Page 32: ...ingadefectiveheaterwillbetheresponsibilityoftheowner 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 EXP...

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