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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,* permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes. This appliance is only f or use with the t[...]

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    107172-01G 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 t[...]

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    107172-01G 3 3 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 E M P Optional Remote Control Top Louver Assembly Fireplace Hood Bottom Louver Assembly Screen Assembly Top Outer Casing Firebox Support SAFETY INFORMATION PRODU[...]

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    107172-01G 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 B[...]

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    107172-01G 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 Com[...]

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    107172-01G 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 open[...]

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    107172-01G 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 syst[...]

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    107172-01G 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 (VSGF33NRA 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[...]

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    107172-01G 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 [...]

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    107172-01G 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 ins[...]

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    107172-01G 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 firepl[...]

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    107172-01G 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 pre[...]

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    107172-01G 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 AL[...]

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    107172-01G 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 Con[...]

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    107172-01G 15 15 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. Figure 29 - Installing Front Log Figure 31 - Installing Rear Log Figure 30 - Installing Middle Log Fi[...]

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    107172-01G 16 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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, column 1. If you don’t smell gas, go to the next step. 6. Press in and tur n [...]

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    107172-01G 17 17 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com Shutting Off Heater 1. T ur n control knob clockwise to the OFF position. 2a. Set selector switch in the OFF position. 2b . If Using Optional Hand-Held Remote: Set selector switch in the OFF position to keep fr om draining battery . Shutting O[...]

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    107172-01G 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 37 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 38 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not properly heating the thermocouple. Wh[...]

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    107172-01G 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 firepla[...]

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    107172-01G 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[...]

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    107172-01G 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/condensa[...]

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    107172-01G 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 suppl[...]

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    107172-01G 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, EFS33NRA, VSGF33NR, and VSGF33NRA Btu [...]

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    107172-01G 24 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED P AR TS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY MODELS EFS33NR, EFS33NRA, VSGF33NR, VSGF33NRA, EFS33PR, EFS33PRA, VSGF33PR, VSGF33PRA 2a 2b 2d 2c 22 18 24 21 14 23 17 4 7 8 7 7 3 12 11 1c 1a LOGS FOR "A" MODELS LOGS FOR "NON-A&quo[...]

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    107172-01G 25 25 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com PARTS LIST Models EFS33NR, EFS33NRA, VSGF33NR, VSGF33NRA, EFS33PR, EFS33PRA, VSGF33PR, VSGF33PRA P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Par[...]

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    107172-01G 26 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED P AR TS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE MODELS EFS33NR, EFS33NRA VSGF33NR, VSGF33NRA EFS33PR, EFS33PRA VSGF33PR, VSGF33PRA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models EFS33NR, EFS33NRA, VSGF33NR, VSGF33NRA, EFS33PR, EFS33PRA, VSGF33PR, VSGF33PRA 1 2 3 16[...]

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    107172-01G 27 27 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com PARTS LIST Models EFS33NR, EFS33NRA, VSGF33NR, VSGF33NRA, EFS33PR, EFS33PRA, VSGF33PR, VSGF33PRA P ARTS LIST FIREPLACE MODELS EFS33NR, EFS33NRA, VSGF33NR, VSGF33NRA, EFS33PR, EFS33PRA, VSGF33PR, VSGF33PRA This list contains replaceable parts u[...]

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    107172-01G 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[...]

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    107172-01G 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 G3004W Series - Off White Pa int For all models. The hearth base can be used with the cabinet mantels to create a han[...]

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    107172-01G 30 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRCTA/CGHRCTA SERIES For all models. Allows the gas firepla ce to be operated in a manually or thermostatically-contro lled mode. You can turn t he gas fireplace on and off without ever leavin[...]

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    107172-01G 31 31 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 1. Where will the product be used? ❍ Living/F amily Room ❍ Office/W arehouse ❍ Utility Shed/Outbuilding ❍ Garage ❍ Bedroom ❍ Bathroom ❍ Other 2. If you bought this product y ourself, did y ou plan to purchase this type of product[...]

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    107172-01G 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 T APE T APE[...]

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    107172-01G 33 33 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________[...]

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    107172-01G 34 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE GAS FIREPLACE DESA Heating Products 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 th[...]