Desa VSGF28PTE manual

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. Save this manual for future reference. For more information, visit www.desatech.com WARNING: If the information in thi[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 2 WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service, or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. WARNING: This [...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 3 WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger in- sert, or other accessory not ap- proved for use with this fireplace. Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furni- ture and draperies. Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance. Never[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 4 3. If you smell gas • shut off gas supply • 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[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 5 UNPACKING CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain important war- ranty and safety information. 1. With utility knife, cut the carton all the way around above the staples on the bottom tray . Lift the carton off the heater . Remove pack- ing. Note: The hood is[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 6 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ven- tilation air. Read the following in- structions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued If additional ventilation to adjoining room is sup- plied with grills or openings, add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space. 2. Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. __________ (volume of space) x 20 = (M[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 8 WARNING: Never 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 fireplace • in high traffic areas • in windy or drafty areas WARNING: These models have a t[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 9 INSTALLATION Continued IMPORT ANT : V ent-free heaters add moisture to the air . Although this is beneficial, installing fire- place in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and V entilation, pages 6 through 8. IMPORT ANT : Make sure the fireplace i[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 10 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLATION CLEARANCES WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall. Carefully follow the instructions below . This will ensure safe installation. Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material, Side Wall, and Ceiling[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 11 INSTALLATION Continued Figure 10 - Installing Cabinet Mantel Cabinet Mantel Figure 11 - Location of Nailing Flanges Nailing Flanges 9. If blower is installed, route blower electrical cord through access holes in either side of fire- place. Note: Bushing may be moved if neces- sary . Plug electrical cord into electrica[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 12 INSTALLATION Continued Figure 15 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs Nailing Flanges Nails or Wood Screws Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening. If your installation does not meet the bel[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 13 INSTALLATION Continued Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below . • external regulator (supplied by installer) • piping (check local codes) • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas) • equipment shutoff valve * • test gauge connection * • sediment trap ([...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 14 INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not pro- vided) 1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place for ship- ping. These s[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 15 Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 21). 2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open propane/LP sup- ply tank valve. 3. Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position. 4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to gas [...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 16 INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. Each log is marked with a number . These num- bers will help you identify the log when in[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 17 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 burn off odor. This will only last a few hours. 1. STOP! Read the safety information, col- umn 1. 2. Make sure equipment[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 18 7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec- onds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release contr ol knob. Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 3 through 7. This fireplace has a safety inter - lock system. W ait one (1) minute for sys- tem to reset befor e lighting pilot again. • If control knob does not pop o[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 19 INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat- terns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 30 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Fig- ure 31 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermo- couple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermoc[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 20 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners, and cir- culating air passageways of fire- place clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Fireplace may need m[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 21 TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. POSSIBLE C[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 22 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 3. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open 4 . Thermocouple connection loose at control valve 5. Pilot flame not touching ther - mocouple, which allows ther- mocouple to cool, causing pi- lot flame t[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 23 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Turning control knob to HI position when burners are cold 2. Air in gas line 3. Air passageways on fireplace blocked 4 . Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice(s) 1. When heated, vapors from fur- niture polish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. may turn into white powder residue[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 24 WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • 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,[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 25 SPECIFICATIONS VSGF28NTE VSGF28PTE Btu (Low/High) 20,000/28,000 20,000/28,000 T ype Gas Natural Gas Only Propane/LP Gas Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 3.4" W .C. 7.9" W .C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 10.5" 14" Minimum 5" 11" Shipping W eight 100 lbs. 100 lbs. R[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 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[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 27 KEY PART NUMBER NO. VSGF28NTE VSGF28PTE DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 110881-01 110881-01 Front Log (#1) 1 2 110881-02 110881-02 Middle Log (#2) 1 3 110881-03 110881-03 Rear Log (#3) 1 4 M11084-38 M11084-38 Screw 2 5 098304-01 098304-01 Screw, #10 Phillips, Black 8 6 104285-01 104286-01 ODS Pilot 1 7 098249-01 098249-01 Nut 4 8 [...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 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 11[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 29 PARTS LIST FIREPLACE MODELS VSGF28NTE AND VSGF28PTE This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 101357-01 Top Outer Casing 1 2 ** Outer Casing 1 3 102758-02CK R[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 30 ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer . If they can not supply these accesso- ries, call DESA Heating Products’ Sales Depart- ment at 1-866-672-6040 for information. Y ou can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 For all mod[...]

www.desatech.com 113135-01A 31 Hearth Base Trim Mantel Trim ACCESSORIES Continued HARDWOOD HEARTH BASE GC3333F Series- Walnut Finished GC3334U Series - Unfinished GC3335F Series - Oak Finished with Medium Stain G3004W Series - Off-White Paint The hearth base can be used with the cabinet man- tels to create a handsome riser for the fireplace (cannot[...]

Model Serial No. Date Purchased LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE GAS FIREPLACE DESA Heating Products warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years and five (5) years on stainless steel burners from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in a[...]