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  • Page 1

    Shown with optional cabinet mantel, hearth base, and trim accessories. Variable Manually- Controlled Model VSGF28NVA Thermostatically- Controlled Model VSGF28NTC with Split Oak Logs ® UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www[...]

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    107157-01F 2 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com SAFETY INFORMA TION 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 you have these signs, the fireplace may not be [...]

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    107157-01F 3 3 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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. This fireplace shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom. 3. Do not use this fireplace as[...]

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    107157-01F 4 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and [...]

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    107157-01F 5 5 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation. However, in buildings of unusually tight construction, you must provide additional fresh air. Unusually tight c[...]

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    107157-01F 6 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION 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[...]

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    107157-01F 7 7 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com INSTALLATION Check Gas Type Electrical Hookup Installing Hood Assembling And Attaching Optional Brass Trim INST ALLA TION Continued CAUTION: This fireplace creates warm air cur- rents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace.[...]

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    107157-01F 8 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com INSTALLATION CLEARANCES INST ALLA TION Continued CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Conventional installation of this fireplace involves installing fire- place along with the corner or cabinet mantel with hearth base accessories against a wall in[...]

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    107157-01F 9 9 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 8. Place cardboard or other protective material on top of hearth base. Carefully set fireplace on protective material, with back of fireplace inside mantel opening. 9. If blower is installed, route blower electrical cord through ac- cess holes i[...]

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    107157-01F 10 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 13" 16" 19" 21" 2 1 /2 " 6" 8" 10" 39 3 / 8 " 27 7 / 8 " 55 5 / 8 " 35 1 / 2 " Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below. • pipin[...]

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    107157-01F 11 11 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com * Purchase the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories , pages 22 and 23 CAUTION: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas. We recommend that you install a sediment t[...]

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    107157-01F 12 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ON POSITION OFF POSITION Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close equipment 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 [...]

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    107157-01F 13 13 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com WARNING: You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is in place before running fireplace. WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accor- dance with these diagrams or failure to use only par[...]

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    107157-01F 14 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com OPERA TING FIREPLACE A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, f ollo w these instructions e xactly . B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all ar ound the appliance ar ea for gas. Be sur e to smell next to the floo[...]

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    107157-01F 15 15 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1. Follo w steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions , page 14. 2. Depress contr ol knob and light pilot with match. 3. Keep contr ol knob pressed in f or 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release[...]

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    107157-01F 16 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com Locate the blower switch by opening lower louver on fireplace. Blower switch is located at lower left inside louver door. This thermostat-controlled blower has a variable speed control with an ON/OFF switch. The blower will start when the thermos[...]

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    107157-01F 17 17 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com Note for GA3650T: If you are using GA3650T blower, your gas fireplace and blower will not turn on and off at the same time. The fireplace may run for several minutes before the blower turns on. After the heater modulates to the pilot position,[...]

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    107157-01F 18 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners, and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace[...]

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    107157-01F 19 19 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- tor 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 positioned wrong 1[...]

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    107157-01F 20 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING 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 [...]

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    107157-01F 21 21 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Metal expanding while heating or con- tracting while cooling 1. Fireplace burning vapors from paint, hair spray , glues, cleaners, chemicals, new carpet, etc. (See IMPORT ANT state- ment above) 2. Ga[...]

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    107157-01F 22 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE - GA5010 For all models. Equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap. Fits 1/2" NPT pipe. ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA[...]

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    107157-01F 23 23 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com BLOWER ACCESSORIES FOR MANUALLY- CONTROLLED UNITS GA3750A & GA3650TB SERIES Manual variable speed control and automatic thermostat variable control. A blower will in- crease air flow to maximize heat distribution. FIREBOX BRICK LINER - G80[...]

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    107157-01F 24 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 31 28 23 29 19 27 30 24 16 21 32 1 2 3 4 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED MODEL VSGF28NVA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Log Base Assembly Mod[...]

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    107157-01F 25 25 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com P AR TS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual. LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED MODEL VSGF28NVA KEY[...]

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    107157-01F 26 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF28NVA 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 11 11 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Fireplace Model VSGF28NVA[...]

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    107157-01F 27 27 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com P AR TS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual. FIREPLACE VSGF28NVA KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 101357-[...]

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    107157-01F 28 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED MODEL VSGF28NTC 17 5 26 7 8 7 7 18 6 12 11 1 2 4 3 6 9 15 10 25 13 28 5 5 5 5 21 24 22 18 23 12 6-2 19 14 27 29 20 16 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Log Base Assembly Model VSGF28[...]

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    107157-01F 29 29 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com P AR TS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual. LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED MODEL VSGF28NTC KEY NO. PA[...]

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    107157-01F 30 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF28NTC 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 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Fireplace Model VSGF28NTC[...]

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    107157-01F 31 31 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com P AR TS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 22 of this manual. FIREPLACE VSGF28NTC KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 101357-[...]

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    107157-01F 32 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________[...]

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    107157-01F 33 33 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 type of product be[...]

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    107157-01F 34 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 Postage Required TM[...]

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    107157-01F 35 35 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________[...]

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    107157-01F 36 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE DESA International 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, provi[...]