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    UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) GAS FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes. This appliance is only f or use with the type of gas indicated [...]

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    107172 2 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION 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[...]

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    107172 3 3 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com Optional Blower Assembly (Not Included) AU T O O N OF F CO O LE R W AR ME R T E MP Rear Log Optional Remote Control Rear Burner Crossover Log Middle Log Front Log Front Burner Top Louver Assembly Fireplace Hood Bottom Louver Assembly Screen Assembly[...]

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    107172 4 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 Broad[...]

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    107172 5 5 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Providing Adequate Ventilation Determining Fresh-Air Flow for Heater Location PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for Combust[...]

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    107172 6 For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 provide two permanent openings[...]

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    107172 7 7 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 system ?[...]

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    107172 8 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 7 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace (VSGF33NR Shown) Figure 6 - Assembling Brass Trim ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING OPTIONAL BRASS TRIM (Included with Mantel Accessory) IMPORTANT: If you are recessing the firebox in a wall[...]

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    107172 9 9 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com cabinet/corner mantel directly on the floor. The corner mantel accessory cannot be installed with the G3333F/G3334U/G3004W/ G3335F/G3007U hearth base. The corner mantel can be paired with the G3008F/G3009U/G3010F corner hearth base. If mounting fire[...]

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    107172 10 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 Built-in install[...]

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    107172 11 11 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 13" 16" 19" 21" 2 1 /2" 6" 8" 10" Minimum Non- Combustible Material Figure 16 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation Mantel Shelf Note: All Vertical mea- surements are from top of fireplace op[...]

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    107172 12 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com INSTALLATION Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location (Cont.) Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply * Purchase the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories , pages 28 through 30 . ** Minimum inlet pressu[...]

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    107172 13 13 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ➞ ➞ Figure 20 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together Flexible Gas Line from Fireplace Gas Regulator To Fireplace Gas Regulator Equipment Shutoff Valve Provided by Installer Propane/LP To External Regulator Natural Gas To Gas Meter INST ALLA T[...]

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    107172 14 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com Figure 23 - Checking Gas Joints for Propane/LP Gas Propane/LP Supply Tank Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Control Valve Gas Meter Figure 22 - Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Gas Control Valve INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connect[...]

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    107172 15 15 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com O F F P I L O T O N L O I H AU TO OFF ON Figure 28 - Installing Fireplace Screen INST ALLA TION Continued Notches Screws for Mounting Screen INSTALLATION Installing Logs (Cont.) OPERATING FIREPLACE For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Lighting Ins[...]

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    107172 16 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 7. With contr ol knob pressed in, press and r elease ignitor but- ton. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the fr ont bur ner . If needed, keep pr essing ignitor button until pilot lights. Note: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a quali[...]

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    107172 17 17 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com Figure 32 - Setting the Selector Switch, Control Knob, and Flame Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation O F F P I L O T O N L O I H ON OFF REMOTE Selector Switch in Remote Position (Optional Remote Control) Flame Adjustment Knob GHRCTA Series Operat[...]

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    107172 18 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 34 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 35 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not properly heating the thermocouple. When t[...]

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    107172 19 19 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, burner, and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace i[...]

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    107172 20 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING 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/ pi[...]

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    107172 21 21 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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/condensation[...]

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    107172 22 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING 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 [...]

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    107172 23 23 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com A U T O O F F ON Thermopile WIRING DIAGRAM Note : For proper operation of optional accessories, the wires from the switch to the control must be connected exactly as shown. SPECIFICA TIONS MODELS EFS33NR & VSGF33NR Btu (Variable) 20,000/33,000[...]

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    107172 24 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY EFS33NR, VSGF33NR EFS33PR, VSGF33PR (Shown) 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 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Log Base Assembly Models EFS33N[...]

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    107172 25 25 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com PARTS LIST Log Base Assembly Models EFS33NR, VSGF33NR, EFS33PR & VSGF33PR 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 m[...]

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    107172 26 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE EFS33NR,VSGF33NR EFS33PR, VSGF33PR ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Fireplace Models EFS33NR, VSGF33NR, EFS33PR & VSGF33PR 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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    107172 27 27 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com PARTS LIST Fireplace Models EFS33NR, VSGF33NR, EFS33PR & VSGF33PR P ARTS LIST FIREPLACE EFS33NR, VSGF33NR EFS33PR, VSGF33PR This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under [...]

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    107172 28 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ACCESSORIES EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE - GA5010 For all models. Equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap. Fits 1/2" NPT pipe. Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA Int[...]

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    107172 29 29 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com HARDWOOD HEARTH BASE G3333F Series- Walnut Finished G3334U Series - Unfinished G3335F Series - Oak Finished with Medium Stain G3007U Series - Unfinished Oak G3004W Series - Off White Paint For all models. The hearth base can be used with the cabin[...]

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    107172 30 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRCTA SERIES For all models. Allows the gas fireplace to be operated in a manually or thermostatically-controlled mode. You can turn the gas fireplace on and off without ever leaving the comfort o[...]

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    107172 31 31 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 before[...]

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    107172 32 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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    107172 33 33 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________[...]

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    107172 34 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE 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 [...]