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    For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com Save this manual for future reference. Save this manual for future reference. VI33NRA VI33PRA REMOTE READY GAS FIREPLACE INSER T Shown with GS38 Surround Kit and G8010 Brick Liner Accessories Patent Pending UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) GAS FIREPLACE INSER T OWNER’S[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMA TION WARNINGS DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If y[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 3 3 SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 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/LP supply tank(s) inside any stru[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 4 LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace insert 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.[...]

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    110150-01A 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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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 6 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued The space in the example in column 2, page 5, is a confined space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. You must provide additional fresh air. Your optio[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 7 7 INST ALLA TION CAUTION: This fireplace insert creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace insert. Installing fireplace insert next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fireplace insert where im[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 8 Figure 6 - Attaching Left Surround Side Panel Surround Side 5/16" Screws Phillips Screws 2. Remove log packaging from firebox cavity . 3. Align holes in left surround side panel with screen mounting screw holes. Replace 5/16" screen moun[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 9 9 INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLATION CLEARANCES WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceil- ing, and adjoining wall. Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installat[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 10 INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLATION Fireplace Insert Installation Into Framed-In Enclosure Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location FIREPLACE INSERT INSTALLATION INTO FRAMED-IN ENCLOSURE Installation of this fireplace insert involves install[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 11 11 INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLATION Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location (Cont.) Connecting Fireplace Insert To Gas Supply WARNING: Never connect natural gas fireplace insert to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly kn[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 12 4. Connect gas supply line to flexible gas line attached to gas regulator of fireplace insert (see Figure 20). Use sealant on all male pipe threads. 5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Con- nections . 6 . Replace log base ass[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 13 13 INST ALLA TION Continued 3. Check all joints from gas meter (natural gas) or propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 22 for natural gas, Figure 23 for propane/LP). Apply a noncorrosive leak de- tection fluid to all joints. Bub[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 14 WARNING: You must operate this fireplace insert with the fireplace insert screen in place. Make sure fireplace insert screen is in place before running fireplace insert. Figure 25 - Installing One Piece Log Set (Top View) Figure 26 - Installing F[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 15 15 INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLATION Installing 9-Volt Batteries OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Lighting Instructions Figure 30 - Installing Battery in Remote Receiver INSTALLING 9-VOLT BATTERIES Two 9-volt ba[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 16 4. Press in and tur n control knob clockwise to the OFF position. 5. W ait fiv e (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell f or gas, including near the floor . If you smell gas, ST OP! Fol- low “B” in the safety inf ormation in column 2, p[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 17 17 1. After lighting, let pilot flame b urn f or about one minute. T urn control knob to ON position. Adjust flame adjust- ment knob anywhere between HI and LO. Slide the r emote selector switch to the REMO TE position (see Figur e 34). Note: The[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 18 Locate the blower switch by opening lower louver on fireplace insert. Blower switch is located at lower left inside louver door. This thermostat-controlled blower has a variable speed control that operates the blower. The blower will start when t[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 19 19 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Burner Injector Holder And Pilot Air Inlet Hole Logs Burner Primary Air Holes Main Burner CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, b[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 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. PO[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 21 21 TROUBLESHOOTING OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Heater produces a [...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 22 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Metal expanding while heating or con- tracting while cooling 1. Fireplace insert burning vapors from paint, hair spray , glues, cleaners, chemi- cals, new carpet, etc. (see IMPOR T ANT s[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 23 23 WIRING DIAGRAMS SPECIFICATIONS REPLACEMENT PARTS SERVICE HINTS TECHNICAL SERVICE A UTO O F F O N Thermopile WIRING DIAGRAMS Note : For proper operation of optional accessories, the wires from the switch to the control must be connected exactly[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 24 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 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE READY MODEL VI33NRA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VI33NRA[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 25 25 P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace insert. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replace- ment Parts on page 23 of this manual. REMOTE READY MODEL VI33NRA KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 26 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VI33PRA ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE READY MODEL VI33PRA 17 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 4 14 13 25 15 16 21 11 10 19 20 19 23 24 22 18 29 30[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 27 27 PARTS LIST VI33PRA P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual. REMOTE READY MODEL VI33PRA KEY NO. PART NUMBER D[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 28 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VI33NRA, VI33PRA ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE INSERT VI33NRA VI33PRA 11 14 8 8 14 9 3 14 9 9 2 1 7 10 14 12 5 14 13 15 23 4 6 6 17 16 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 14 27[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 29 29 PARTS LIST VI33NRA, VI33PRA P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace insert. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replace- ment Parts on page 23 of this manual. FIREPLACE INSERT VI33NRA VI33P[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 30 RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT - GHRCTA SERIES For all models. Allows the gas log heater to be operated in a manually or thermostatically-controlled mode. You can turn the gas log heater on and off without ever leaving the c[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 31 31 NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________[...]

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    110150-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 32 LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE GAS FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, opera[...]