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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
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,
adjustment, alteration, service, or
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this
manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For as-
sistance or additional information
consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice 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.

Thermostatically-

Controlled Models

VSGF28NTD and

VSGF28PTD

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

®

For more information, visit www.desatech.com

For more information, visit www.desatech.com

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Summary of Contents for VSGF28NTD

Page 1: ...i fied installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manualforcorrectinstall...

Page 2: ...s are odorless An odor making agent is added to the gas The odor helps you detect a gas leak However the odor added to the gas can fade Gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you r...

Page 3: ...keeps shutting off see Trouble shooting pages 18 through 20 11 Do not run fireplace where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored under dusty conditions 12 Do not use this fireplace to cook fo...

Page 4: ...oss 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 for emergency backup hea...

Page 5: ...for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is defined as construc tion where a walls and cei...

Page 6: ...l amount of Btu Hr used __________________ Btu Hr maximum the space can support __________________ Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used Example 51 200 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 73 000 Btu Hr...

Page 7: ...a prop erly grounded three prong receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug NOTICE This heater is intended for use as supple mental heat Use this heater along with your primar...

Page 8: ...r cabinet mantel with hearth base accessories against a wall in your home see Accessories page 26 Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner Note The instructions below show...

Page 9: ...rews 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 Break off...

Page 10: ...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 which is...

Page 11: ...ng gas pressure You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure heater regulator damage could occur Install external regulator wit...

Page 12: ...ift fireplace 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...

Page 13: ...sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position 4 Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to gas control valve see Figure 22 or 23 Apply noncorrosive leak detec tion fluid to all joints Bu...

Page 14: ...mediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water WARNING If you do not follow these i...

Page 15: ...l Lighting 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 h...

Page 16: ...yellow tipping at top of blue flame WARNING If front burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping your fireplace could produce increased levels of carbon monoxide Follow instructions at bot tom of this...

Page 17: ...unit including the pilot Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes 2 Inspect burner pilot and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt see Figure 34 3 Blow air through th...

Page 18: ...r 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 whi...

Page 19: ...r 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 cal na...

Page 20: ...ly 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 ventilation...

Page 21: ...en calling DESA Heating Products have ready model number of your fireplace the replacement part number SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burners will have delayed igni...

Page 22: ...on visit www desatech com 22 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY MODELS VSGF28NTD AND VSGF28PTD 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 I...

Page 23: ...109824 02 109824 02 Rear Burner Assembly 1 11 Base 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 15 Front Burner Inje...

Page 24: ...n visit www desatech com 24 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE MODELS VSGF28NTD VSGF28PTD 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 11...

Page 25: ...26 Hex Screw 10 57 17 098304 03 Phillips Pan Head Screw 8 4 18 101727 03 Screen Assembly 1 19 101398 03 Wire Harness 1 20 103650 01 Control Knob 1 21 103581 02 Blower Assembly 1 22 099123 01 Wire Clip...

Page 26: ...ries Walnut Finished G3009U Series Unfinished G3010F Series Oak Finished The corner hearth base is designed for use with the corner mantels to create a handsome riser for the fireplace Dimensions WxHx...

Page 27: ...ge 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 49 999 50...

Page 28: ...49 01B For more information visit www desatech com For more information visit www desatech com 28 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 Postage Required TAPE TAPE fire parts...

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Page 30: ...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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