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  • Page 1

    Shown with optional cabinet mantel, hearth base, and trim accessories. Save this manual for future reference. ® WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the[...]

  • Page 2

    2 103280 CONTENTS SECTION PAGE SAFETY INFORMA TION WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNINGS IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this fireplace. Improper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning. W[...]

  • Page 3

    3 103280 SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued WARNING ICON G001 W ARNINGS Continued WARNING: Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous. 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 not place propane supply tank(s) inside any struc[...]

  • Page 4

    4 103280 PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly, Split Oak Set Figure 2 - Fireplace Top Louver Assembly Firebox Hood Bottom Louver Assembly Screen Assembly Top Outer Casing Firebox Support Side Access Door Rear Access Door Left Front Branch Rear Log Base Assembly Front Burner Rear Burner Crossover Log Top Middle Log Bottom Middle Log [...]

  • Page 5

    5 103280 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, also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association, Inc. Batterymarch[...]

  • Page 6

    6 103280 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION WARNING ICON G 001 W ARNING This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provi- sions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. Today’s homes are built mo[...]

  • Page 7

    7 103280 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued DETERMINING AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install fireplace plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or vent[...]

  • Page 8

    8 103280 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued WARNING ICON G001 W ARNING If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space, provide adequate combus- tion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3. VENTILATION AIR Ventil[...]

  • Page 9

    9 103280 INST ALLING Continued NOTICE A qualified service person must install fireplace. Follow all local codes. WARNING ICON G001 W ARNING Never install the fireplace • in a bedroom or bathroom • in a recreational vehicle • where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides o[...]

  • Page 10

    10 103280 INST ALLING Continued ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING BRASS TRIM IMPORTANT: If you are recessing the firebox in a wall, do not attach brass trim at this time. See page 13. Note: The instructions below show assembling and attaching brass trim to fireplace. 1. Remove packaging from three pieces of brass trim. 2. Locate four brass screws, two adjus[...]

  • Page 11

    11 103280 INST ALLING Continued INSTALLATION CLEARANCES Note: Clearances are the same if using optional cabinet mantel or built-in installation. WARNING ICON G001 W ARNING Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall. Continued MINIMUM CLEARANCE Side Wall - 16 " Cabinet and Fac[...]

  • Page 12

    12 103280 7. Break off nailing flanges (see Figure 10) with hammer or pliers. Figure 10 - Location of Nailing Flanges Nailing Flanges INST ALLING Continued 3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the manual shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be th[...]

  • Page 13

    13 103280 INST ALLING Continued 9. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 17. 10. Route blower electrical cord through side or rear access door of fireplace. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet. 11. Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet mantel. Be careful not to scratch or damage [...]

  • Page 14

    14 103280 Figure 14 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs Nailing Flanges Nails or Wood Screws INST ALLING Continued 39 3/8" 27 7/8" 55 5/8" 35 1/2" Figure 13 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 13 for the rough opening. The height is 33" which is the same as the [...]

  • Page 15

    15 103280 INST ALLING Continued 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 above minimum clearances, you must: • raise the mantel to an acceptable height, OR • remove the mantel. [...]

  • Page 16

    16 103280 INST ALLING Continued WARNING ICON G001 CAUTION Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used 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 pressure will occur. Installation must include [...]

  • Page 17

    17 103280 INST ALLING Continued A.G.A. Design-Certified Manual Shutoff Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap* 3" Minimum From Gas Meter (5" W.C. to 10.5" W.C. Pressure) Approved Flexible Gas Line Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Cap Sediment Trap Figure 17 - Gas Connection Figure 18 - Removing Log Base Assembly From Fireplace Continued WARNING ICON G001[...]

  • Page 18

    18 103280 INST ALLING Continued 4. Route flexible gas line from manual shutoff valve into fireplace through side or rear access panel. Route flexible gas supply line through fireplace access door. Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG 1. Disconnect fireplace and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas s[...]

  • Page 19

    19 103280 INST ALLING Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 20). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter. 3. Check all joints from gas meter to manual shutoff valve (see Figure 21). Apply mixture of liquid soa[...]

  • Page 20

    20 103280 INST ALLING Continued W ARNING 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. INSTALLING LOGS (Split Oak Design Models) Bottom Middle Log (#2) Metal Post Metal Post Peg Groove Groove Grate Each log is mark[...]

  • Page 21

    21 103280 INST ALLING Continued 4. Place the crossover log (#5) on the back log and the top middle log. Make sure the peg on the rear log is in the hole in the bottom of the crossover log. The crossover log should fit in the cutout of the top middle log (see Figure 26). Figure 26 - Installing Crossover Log (#5) Crossover Log (#4) Hole Peg Cutout 5.[...]

  • Page 22

    22 103280 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING ICON G001 W ARNING 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 will give off a paper-burning smell. Orange flame will also be present. Open window to vent sm[...]

  • Page 23

    23 103280 OPERA TING FIREPLACE Thermostat- Controlled Models Continued Figure 29 - Pilot Thermocouple Ignitor Electrode Pilot Burner 6. Continue pressing control knob in. Press and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front burner. If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights. Note: If pilot does[...]

  • Page 24

    24 103280 IGNITOR LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 30 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location WARNING ICON G001 W ARNING 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 will give off a paper-burning sme[...]

  • Page 25

    25 103280 Figure 31 - Pilot 6. Continue pressing control knob in. Press and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front burner. If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights. Note: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs. Until repairs are made, li[...]

  • Page 26

    26 103280 INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 32 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 33 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the fireplace [...]

  • Page 27

    27 103280 FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 34 shows correct front burner flame pattern. Figure 35 shows incorrect front burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping at top of blue flame. WARNING ICON G001 W ARNING If front burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping, your fireplace could produce increased levels of c[...]

  • Page 28

    28 103280 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING ICON G001 W ARNING Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ignitor electrode not con- nected to ignitor cable 2. Piezo ignitor nut is loose 3. Ignitor cable pinched or wet 4. Broken ignitor cable 5. Bad piezo ignitor 6. Ignitor electrode broken 7. Ignitor electrode posi- tioned w[...]

  • Page 29

    29 103280 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued REMEDY 1. Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve 2. Turn control knob to PILOT position 3 . Press in control knob while in PILOT position 4. Continue holding down control knob. Repeat igniting operation until air is removed 5. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance , page 28) or replace ODS/pi[...]

  • Page 30

    30 103280 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM One or both burners do not light after ODS/ pilot is lit Delayed ignition of one or both burners Burner backfiring during combustion Yellow flame in front burner during burner combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Fireplace produces a whistling noise when burners are lit Mois[...]

  • Page 31

    31 103280 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued WARNING ICON G001 W ARNING 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[...]

  • Page 32

    32 103280 SER VICE HINTS When gas pressure is too low • pilot will not stay lit • burners will have delayed ignition • fireplace will not produce specified heat When gas quality is bad • pilot will not stay lit • burners will produce flames and soot • fireplace will backfire when lit You may feel your gas pressure is too low or gas qual[...]

  • Page 33

    33 103280 SPECIFICA TIONS Btu (Low/High) 20,000/28,000 Type Gas Propane/LP Gas Only Ignition Piezo Manifold Pressure 7.9" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 14" Minimum 11" Shipping Weight 128 lbs. Thermostat Model 122 lbs. Manual Model Blue Fan Switch (Off/On/Auto) Red Fan Switch (N.O.) Black Black Black Black Green Whit[...]

  • Page 34

    34 103280 ACCESSORIES MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE - GA5010 For all models. Manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap. Fits 1/2" NPT pipe. SLIM HEARTH BASE G3005J - Jade Marble Laminate G3005S - Sandstone Marble Laminate G3005B - Black Onyx Marble Laminate The slim hearth base allows you to further customize your fireplace. Dimensions (WxHxD): 41-7/[...]

  • Page 35

    35 103280 ACCESSORIES Continued CORNER MANTEL GM200F - Walnut Finished GM201U - Unfinished Shown with optional laminate mantel trim accessory. Dimensions (WxHxD): 60-7/8" x 48-3/4" x 34-5/8" LAMINATE TRIM FOR HEARTH OR MANTEL G3002J - Jade Marble Laminate Mantel Trim G3003J - Jade Marble Laminate Hearth Base Trim G3002S - Sandstone M[...]

  • Page 36

    36 103280 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN Log Base Assembly V ariable Manually- Controlled Models VSGF28PV CSGF28PV 27 8 9 8 8 19 13 12 8 6 7 7-1 7-2 10 18 23 16 11 26 14 6 6 6 6 21 15 19 32 29 24 30 20 28 31 25 17 22 4 5 3 2 1L 1R[...]

  • Page 37

    37 103280 P ARTS LIST Log Base Assembly V ariable Manually- Controlled Models This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1L 102474-01 Left Front Log (#1L) 1 1R 102474-02 Right Front Log (#1R) [...]

  • Page 38

    38 103280 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN Log Base Assembly Thermostat- Controlled Models VSGF28PT A CSGF28PT A 18 6 27 8 9 8 8 19 13 12 7 7-1 7-2 10 16 11 26 14 29 6 6 6 6 22 25 23 19 24 13 7-2 20 15 28 21 17 4 5 3 2 1L 1R[...]

  • Page 39

    39 103280 P ARTS LIST Log Base Assembly Thermostat- Controlled Models This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1L 102474-01 Left Front Log (#1L) 1 1R 102474-02 Right Front Log (#1R) 1 2 1024[...]

  • Page 40

    40 103280 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN Fireplace 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 13 6 18 29 19 21 26 23 7 24 27 20 28 16 16 16 16 7 17 10 11 14 30 16 16 15 8 9 16 16 22 25 25 25 VSGF28PV CSGF28PV VSGF28PT A CSGF28PT A[...]

  • Page 41

    41 103280 P ARTS LIST Fireplace This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 32 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 101357-01 Top Outer Casing 1 2 101373-01 Outer Casing 1 3 102806-01CB Right Front Side 1 4 102805-01CB Left Front S[...]

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    42 103280 NOTES[...]

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    43 103280 NOTES[...]

  • Page 44

    LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE PROPANE GAS FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for three (3) 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 accordance with all applica[...]