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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 causing property damage, personal in- jury, or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vi[...]

  • Page 2

    2 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® 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 working proper[...]

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    3 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly, Split Oak Set Figure 2 - Fireplace Top Louver Assembly Fireplace Hood Bottom Louver Assembly Screen Assembly Top Outer Casing Firebox Support Optional Blower Assembly (Not Included) A U T O O N O F F C O O L E R W A R M E R T[...]

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    4 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Today’s homes are built more energy effi- cient 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 ke[...]

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    5 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-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 [...]

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    6 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 pro- vide two permanent openings: one wi[...]

  • Page 7

    7 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued CAUTION: This fireplace cre- ates warm air currents. These cur- rents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace. Installing fire- place next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fireplace where impurities (such as to- bacco smoke, aromatic ca[...]

  • Page 8

    8 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com Figure 9 - Placing Hearth Base Accessory Against Wall Electrical Outlet Hearth Base Gas Line Gas Line Access Hole Note: The instructions below show installa- tion using the cabinet mantel and the G3000F/G3001U/G3004W/G3006F/ G3007U series hearth base accessorie[...]

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    9 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Figure 10 - Installing Cabinet Mantel Cabinet Mantel INST ALLA TION Continued 4. Place hearth base accessory against wall at installation location. Cut an ac- cess hole in hearth top to run gas line to fireplace (see Figure 9, page 8). Make sure to locate access hole so cabi- ne[...]

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    10 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below. • piping (check local codes) • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas) • equipment shutoff valve * • test gauge [...]

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    11 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com CSA/AGA Design- Certified Equipment 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 Pipe Nipple Cap Tee Joint Sediment Trap Figure 17 - Gas Connection * Purchase the optional CSA/AGA desi[...]

  • Page 12

    12 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 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 [...]

  • Page 13

    13 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com WARNING: You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fire- place screen is in place before running fireplace. Figure 26 - Installing Fireplace Screen Notches Screws for Mounting Screen WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with t[...]

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    14 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS OPERA TING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot[...]

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    15 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com WARNING: Make sure the se- lector switch is in the OFF position when you are away from home for long periods of time. Heater will come on automatically with selec- tor switch in the ON position. Ignitor Electrode Pilot Burner Figure 28 - Pilot TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE MANUA[...]

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    16 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued OPTIONAL BLOWER OPERATION Locate the blower switch by opening lower louver on fireplace. Blower switch is lo- cated at lower left inside louver door. Th e GA3700TA th e rm o st a t- controlled blower has a variable speed control [...]

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    17 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 33 shows correct front burner flame pattern. Figure 34 shows incorrect front burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping at top of blue flame. WARNING: If front burner flame pattern shows yellow tip- ping, your[...]

  • Page 18

    18 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1[...]

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    19 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Continued 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 whistling noise when burner is lit White [...]

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    20 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® 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 statement above) 2. Gas leak. See W arnin[...]

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    21 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com SPECIFICA TIONS VSGF33NR Remote Ready Btu (Variable) 20,000/33,000 Type Gas Natural Gas Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Manifold 3.5" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 10.5" Minimum* 5" Shipping Weight 122 lbs. * For input adjustment TECHNICAL SER VICE [...]

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    22 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com FIREBOX BRICK LINER G8000 SERIES (Not Shown) Ceramic fiber firebox liner adds the look of real brick. BRASS TRIM ACCESSORY GA6090 (Not Shown) Included with accessory mantels DUPLEX OUTLET KIT GA3555 (Not Shown) For built-in installation ACCESSORIES EQUIPMENT S[...]

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    23 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com ACCESSORIES Continued 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 Laminate Hearth Base Trim G3002[...]

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    24 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VSGF33NR 5 26 7 8 7 7 18 12 11 1 2 4 3 12 16 22 30 24 21 14 23 17 6 9 15 10 25 13 28 5 5 5 5 19 27 29 20 22[...]

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    25 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VSGF33NR This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 21 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 104388-02 Front Log (#1) 1 2 104390-[...]

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    26 107171 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF33NR 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[...]

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    27 107171 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST FIREPLACE VSGF33NR This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 21 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 101357-01 Top Outer Casing 1 2 103207-01 Out[...]

  • Page 28

    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, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applica[...]