Desa VCGF30PR manual

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 vicinity of this or any other appliance. — WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ?[...]

2 104637 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® 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. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/ LP supply tank(s) outdoors. 3. If you smell gas • shut off gas supply • d[...]

3 104637 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION 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 ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New Y ork, NY 10018 National Fir[...]

4 104637 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® 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 keep the cold air out and the warm air in. D[...]

5 104637 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 fireplace plus any adjoining rooms with doorl[...]

6 104637 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® 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 within 12" of the ceiling and one withi[...]

7 104637 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION 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 candles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in[...]

8 104637 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® Figure 9 - Placing Hearth Base Accessory Against Wall Figure 10 - Installing Cabinet Mantel Electrical Outlet Hearth Base Flexible Gas Line Gas Line Access Hole Cabinet Mantel INSTALLATION CLEARANCES WARNING: Maintain the mini- mum clearances. If you can, pro- vide greater clearances from floor, ceilin[...]

9 104637 OWNER’S MANUAL 35 1/2" 17 3/4" 33" 39 3/8" 27 7/8" 55 5/8" 35 1/2" INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 12 - Inserting Fireplace Into Cabinet Mantel Figure 11 - Location of Nailing Flanges Nailing Flanges Continued 10. Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet mantel. Be careful not to scratch or damage hearth[...]

10 104637 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® 13" 16" 19" 21" 2 1 /2" 6" 8" 10" Minimum Non- Combustible Material Supplied Firebox Hood Must Be Used at All Times From External Regulator (11" W.C. to 14" W.C. Pressure) Figure 18 - Gas Connection CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Inte[...]

11 104637 OWNER’S MANUAL Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) 1. Remove front window assembly . Lo- cate two phillips-head screws at top corners of front window assembly . Re- move and save these screws. Carefully lift front window[...]

12 104637 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Test all gas pip- ing and connections for leaks after installing or servicing. Cor- rect all leaks at once. WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at [...]

13 104637 OWNER’S MANUAL O F F P I L O T O N H I L O Figure 24 - Installing One Piece Log Set Chassis "U"-shaped Cutout in Chassis One Piece Log Set One Piece Log Set Burner Ports Figure 25 - Installing One Piece Log Set (Top View) Figure 26 - Installing Fireplace Front Window Assembly WARNING: After installation and periodically therea[...]

14 104637 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® Figure 28 - Pilot O F F P I L O T O N L O I H AUTO ON OFF Note: Y ou may be running this heater for the f irst time after hook- ing up to gas supply . If so, the con- trol knob may need to be pr essed in for 30 seconds or mor e. This will al- low air to bleed fr om the gas system. 7. With contr ol kno[...]

15 104637 OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Make sure the se- lector switch is in the OFF posi- tion when you are away from home for long periods of time. Heater will come on automatically with selector switch in the ON position. TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1. Follow steps 1 thr ough 6 under Light- ing Instructions , page 14. 2. [...]

16 104637 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® Figure 32 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Figure 33 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 32 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 33 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not prop- erly [...]

17 104637 OWNER’S MANUAL 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. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- tor cable 2. Ignitor[...]

18 104637 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® 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 powder residue forming within burn[...]

19 104637 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 arning statement above 1. Not enough fresh air is available 2. Low l[...]

20 104637 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® SPECIFICA TIONS VCGF30PR Remote Ready Btu (Variable) 20,000/30,000 Type Gas Propane/LP Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Manifold 7.9" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 14" Minimum* 11" Shipping Weight 124 lbs. * For input adjustment TECHNICAL SER VICE You may have further quest[...]

21 104637 OWNER’S MANUAL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circu- lating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a quali- fied service person. Heater may need more frequent cleanin[...]

22 104637 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® ACCESSORIES 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 slim hearth b[...]

23 104637 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 G3002B Series - Black Onyx Marble Laminate Trim G3[...]

24 104637 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN REMOTE READY CATALYTIC MODEL VCGF30PR 17 4 O F F P I L O T O N H I L O 8 12 26 7 6 4 3 2 1 5 9 14 13 25 15 16 21 11 10 19 19 20 19 23 24 22 18 27 28[...]

25 104637 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST REMOTE READY CATALYTIC MODEL VCGF30PR KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 102785-03 Log, Golden Oak 1 2 103778-01 ODS Pilot (NG) 1 3 098249-01 ODS Nut 2 4 099387-03 Pilot Tube 1 5 104894-02 Burner Outlet Tube 1 6 102843-01 Burner Clip 1 7 099056-21 Burner Orifice Injector 1 8 104816-01 Burner 2 9 M11084-38 [...]

26 104637 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VCGF30PR 4 26 24 25 24 11 14 8 14 3 14 2 22 21 23 23 10 17 13 5 16 15 18 9 1 27 19 6 7 28 5 5 20 12[...]

27 104637 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST FIREPLACE VCGF30PR This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 20 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 101357-03 Top Outer Casing 1 2 104895-01 Outer Casing 1 3 104640-01BR Right Front Side As[...]

LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions. To make a claim under this[...]