Vanguard VSGF28PTC Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual Download Page 1

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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 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
assistance or additional infor-
mation consult a qualified in-
staller, 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.

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)

PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE

Variable Manually-

Controlled Model

VSGF28PVA

Thermostatically-

Controlled Model

VSGF28PTC

with Split Oak Logs

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

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

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Summary of Contents for VSGF28PTC

Page 1: ...ier WARNING Improperinstallation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury orpropertydamage Refertothis manual for correct installation and operational procedures For assistance or...

Page 2: ...soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Main tenance page 18 9 Before using furniture polish wax car pet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated the vapors from these products may c...

Page 3: ...ft the heater off the bottom tray 2 Locate two screws above top corners of the fireplace screen Remove and discard these screws Lift fireplace screen up and pull out to remove 3 Remove protective pack...

Page 4: ...a vent 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 DEV...

Page 5: ..._______________ 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 support with th...

Page 6: ...ucts You must provide two per manent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors orspacesopentotheoutdoors Thesespaces include att...

Page 7: ...d ser vicepersonmustinstallfireplace Follow all local codes WARNING Never install the fireplace in a bedroom or bathroom in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable...

Page 8: ...09U G3010F corner hearth base If mounting fireplace and cabinet or corner mantel to the floor an optional G3005 Slim Base kit may be installed 1 Assemble cabinet mantel hearth base and trim accessorie...

Page 9: ...les and into hearth or floor 11 Attach gas line from fireplace gas regu latortogassupply See ConnectingFire place to Gas Supply page 11 12 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connecti...

Page 10: ...in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace If pipe is too small undue loss of volume will occur INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPL...

Page 11: ...hutoff Valve Equipment Shutoff Valve Provided by Installer To External Regulator NOTICE Most building codes do not permit concealed gas con nections A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibil...

Page 12: ...ystem by ei ther using compressed air or opening propane LP supply tank valve 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply noncorrosive leak detec tion fluid to all joints Bubbles form ing sho...

Page 13: ...it over the grate see Figure 36 Bring the log forward next to the metal posts 3 Slide the grooves in the back of the rear log 3 against the rear grate prongs Make sure the peg on the log is on top see...

Page 14: ...must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is...

Page 15: ...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 knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified ser...

Page 16: ...rs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Light ing Procedure column 2 7 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control...

Page 17: ...he fireplace may run for several minutes before the blower turns on After the heater modulates to the pilot position the blower will continue to run The blower will shut off after the firebox temperat...

Page 18: ...Your local computer store hard ware store or home center may carry com pressed air in a can You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position If using com pressed air in a can please follow the direc...

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

Page 20: ...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 propane LP gas comp...

Page 21: ...ially 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 ventilat...

Page 22: ...f so contact DESA International s Technical Service Department at 1 800 672 6040 You can also visit DESA International s technical services web site at www desatech com REPLACEMENT PARTS Note Use only...

Page 23: ...3003J Series Jade Marble Laminate Hearth Base Trim G3002S Series Sandstone Marble Laminate Mantel Trim G3003SSeries SandstoneMarble Laminate Hearth Base Trim G3002B Series Black Onyx Marble Laminate T...

Page 24: ...E For more information visit www desatech com 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...

Page 25: ...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 101007...

Page 26: ...7156 UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS FIREPLACE For more information visit www desatech com 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 1...

Page 27: ...98304 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...

Page 28: ...REPLACE For more information visit www desatech com 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...

Page 29: ...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 01 Fro...

Page 30: ...OPANE LP GAS FIREPLACE For more information visit www desatech com 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...

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 01 Outer Base 1 14 101838 03CJ Firebox Wrapper 1 15 101614 02 Limit Switch...

Page 32: ...costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRA...

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