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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 injury, or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vici[...]

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    2 107157 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 107157 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) Rear Log Base Assembly Rear Burner Crossove[...]

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    4 107157 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 107157 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 107157 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[...]

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    7 107157 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[...]

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    8 107157 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com INSTALLATION CLEARANCES .5 2 7/16 7/8 1 3 / 4 3 1 / 2 5 1 / 4 7 8 3 / 4 10 1 / 2 12 1 / 4 1 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 FIREBO X INCHES INCHES INST ALLA TION Continued ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING OPTIONAL BRASS TRIM (Included with Mantel Accessory) IMPORTANT: If you are rec[...]

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    9 107157 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 107157 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 107157 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 107157 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 [...]

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    13 107157 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 107157 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fire- place screen is installed before running fireplace. NOTICE: During initial operation of new fireplace, burning logs will give off a paper-burning[...]

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    15 107157 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fire- place screen is installed before running fireplace. NOTICE: During initial operation of new fireplace, burning logs will give off a paper-burning smell. Orange fla[...]

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    16 107157 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com Figure 30 - Pilot WARNING: Do not operate heater between locked positions. CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equip- ment shutoff valve. VARIABLE CONTROL OPERATION The variable control valve can be set to any heat setting and flame heigh[...]

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    17 107157 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 31 shows a correct pilot flame pat- tern. Figure 32 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the ther[...]

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    18 107157 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® 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 yell[...]

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    19 107157 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 . Gas supply turned off or equipme[...]

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    20 107157 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® 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 odor during in[...]

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    21 107157 OWNER’S MANUAL 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. Gas leak. See W arning statement abov[...]

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    22 107157 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-800-432-2382 for information. You can also write to the ad- dress listed on the back page of th[...]

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    23 107157 OWNER’S MANUAL 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. SLIM HEARTH BASE (Not Shown) G3005J Series - Jade Marble Laminate G3005S Series - Sandstone Marble Laminate G3005B Series - Black Onyx Marble Laminate The s[...]

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    24 107157 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® 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 PA R T S BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY- CONTROLLED MODEL VSGF28NVA[...]

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    25 107157 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY- CONTROLLED MODEL VSGF28NVA 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. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1[...]

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    26 107157 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S 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[...]

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    27 107157 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST FIREPLACE VSGF28NVA 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. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 101357-01 Top Outer Casing 1 2 103207-01 Ou[...]

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    28 107157 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S 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[...]

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    29 107157 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT- CONTROLLED MODEL VSGF28NTC 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. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 104388[...]

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    30 107157 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S 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[...]

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    31 107157 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST FIREPLACE VSGF28NTC 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. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 101357-01 Top Outer Casing 1 2 103207-01 Ou[...]

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    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[...]