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    TM UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) GAS FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Save this manual for future reference. Save this manual for future reference. For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,* permanently located manufactured (mobile) home,[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMA TION ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION ..................................................... 3 LOCAL CODES ......................................................[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 3 3 SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 2 - Fireplace (VYGF33PRB Shown) 1. 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. 2. Do [...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 4 LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 *. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 B[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 5 5 PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation . All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications: 1[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 6 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent open[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 7 7 INST ALLA TION NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supple- mental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run syst[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 8 INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLATION Assembling and Attaching Optional Brass Trim Installation Clearances Figure 7 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace (VYGF33PRB Shown) Figure 6 - Assembling Brass Trim ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING OPTIONAL BRASS TRIM[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 9 9 INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLATION Conventional Fireplace Installation Figure 10 - Installing Cabinet Mantel CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Conventional installation of this fireplace involves installing fire- place along with the corner[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 10 INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLATION Built-In Fireplace Installation Actual Framing Height 32 3 / 8 " 33" Front Width 34 5 / 16 " 35 1 / 2 " Depth 16 11 / 16 " 17 3 / 4 " BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION FOR MODELS V[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 11 11 1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 16 for the rough opening. 2. If using blower , install wiring and properly ground the three- prong, 120 volt electrical outlet in fireplace. 3. Before replacing bottom of firebox, insta[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 12 WARNING: This appliance requires a 1/2" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pres- sure regulator. WARNING: A qualified service person must con- nect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: Never connect propa[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 13 13 INSTALLATION Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location (Cont.) Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply Figure 22 - Gas Connection * Purchase the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories , pages 34 an[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 14 INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 23 - Removing Log Base Assembly From Fireplace NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit con- cealed gas connections. A flexible gas line is pro- vided to allow accessibility from the fireplace (see Figure 24). The[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 15 15 CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain important warranty and safety information. WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accor- dance with these diagrams or failure to use only p[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 16 INST ALLA TION Continued It is very important to install the logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with fireplace. 1. For models VYGF33PRB and VYGF33NRB, place one-piece log set on grate to fit as illustrated in F[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 17 17 INSTALLATION Optional Wireless Hand-Held Remote Control Accessories Installing 9-Volt Batteries INST ALLA TION Continued OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES (GHRC and GHRCTA Series) Installing Remote Receiver Unit 1. Disconn[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 18 O F F P I L O T O N L O I H AUTO OFF ON WARNING: You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is installed before running fireplace. NOTICE: During initial operation of new fireplace, burning logs[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 19 19 WARNING: Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF position when you are away from home for long periods of time. Fireplace will come on automatically with selector switch in the ON position. TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Firepla[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 20 Figure 43 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 44 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 43 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 44 shows an incorrect pilot fla[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 21 21 INSPECTING BURNERS Burner Primary Air Holes Main Burner Burner Flame Pattern CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Burner Injector Holder and Pilot Air Inlet Hole BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES Air is drawn into the burner through the holes in the fitti[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 22 LOGS • If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to Installing Logs, pages 15 and 16, to properly replace logs. • Replace log(s) if broken or chipped (dime-sized or lar ger). MAIN BURNER Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the firep[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 23 23 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING: Turn off and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, nee[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 24 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of one or both burners Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Moisture/condensatio[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 25 25 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued 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 ne[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 26 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN VYGF33PRB VYGF33NRB (Shown) 17 27 4 O F F P I L O T O N H I L O 8 12 26 7 6 4 3 2 1 5 9 28 14 13 25 15 16 21 11 10 19 20 19 23 22 18 24 29 30 31 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models VYGF33PRB and VYGF33NRB[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 27 27 P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 36 of this manual. PARTS LIST Models VYGF33PRB and VYGF33NRB KEY PART NUMBER NO. VYGF3[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 28 ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN FIREBOX VYGF33PRB VYGF33NRB 4 11 14 8 14 9 3 14 9 9 2 1 6 7 10 14 12 5 14 13 16 15 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models VYGF33PRB and VYGF33NRB[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 29 29 P ARTS LIST FIREBOX VYGF33PRB & VYGF33NRB This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 36 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Q[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 30 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN FPVF33PRA FPVF33NRA (Shown) ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models FPVF33PRA and FPVF33NRA 17 27 4 O F F P I L O T O N H I L O 8 12 26 7 6 4 3 2 1 5 9 28 14 13 25 15 16 21 11 10 19 20 19 23 24 22 18 29 30[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 31 31 KEY PART NUMBER NO. FPVF33PRA FPVF33NRA DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 102785-02 102785-02 Log, Golden Oak 1 2 103778-01 103779-01 ODS Pilot 1 3 098249-01 098249-01 ODS Nut 2 4 099387-09 100609-01 Pilot Tube 1 5 104229-03 104229-03 Burner Outlet Tube 1 6 [...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 32 ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN FIREBOX FPVF33PRA FPVF33NRA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models FPVF33PRA and FPVF33NRA 4 11 14 18 19 20 17 8 14 9 3 14 9 9 2 1 6 7 10 14 12 5 14 13 16 15[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 33 33 P ARTS LIST FIREBOX FPVF33PRA & FPVF33NRA This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 36 of this manual. PARTS LIST Models FPVF33PRA and F[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 34 CORNER HEARTH BASE G3008F Series - Walnut Finished G3009U Series - Unfinished G3010F Series - Oak Finished For models VYGF33PRB and VYGF33NRB. The corner hearth base is designed for use with the corner mantels to create a hand- some riser for the[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 35 35 ACCESSORIES LAMINATE TRIM FOR HEARTH OR MANTEL G3002J Series - Jade Marble Laminate Mantel Trim G3003J Series - Jade Marble Laminate Hearth Base Trim G3002S Series - Sandstone Marble Laminate Mantel Trim G3003S Series - Sandstone Marble Lamina[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 36 REPLACEMENT PARTS TECHNICAL SERVICE SERVICE HINTS REPLACEMENT P ARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this pr[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 37 37 • ACCESSORIES 1. Where will the product be used? ❍ Living/Family Room ❍ Office/W arehouse ❍ Utility Shed/Outbuilding ❍ Garage ❍ Bedroom ❍ Bathroom ❍ Other 2. If you bought this product yourself, did you plan to purchase this ty[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 38 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 TM Postage Required T APE T APE[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 39 39 NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________[...]

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    110148-01B For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 40 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com TM 110148-01 Rev. B 02/03 NOT A UPC LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE GAS FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and comp[...]