Vanguard Heating VSGF28PTC manual

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 fol- lowed 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 vi[...]

2 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP 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 pro[...]

3 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly, Split Oak Set Figure 2 - Fireplace Optional Blower Assembly (Not Included) 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 Ga[...]

4 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP 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[...]

5 107156 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 [...]

6 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP 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[...]

7 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued Note: Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or fram- ing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear, sides, or top of your fireplace, except where standoff spacers are integrally attache[...]

8 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 7 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace Trim Hanging Screws Assembled Brass Trim Hanging Notches on Trim Figure 6 - Assembling Brass Trim IMPORTANT: If you are recessing the firebox in a wall, do not attach brass trim at this ti[...]

9 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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- net mantel will cover it when installed. Note: Y ou can[...]

10 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued 4. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening. 5. Plug electrical cord into electrical out- let installed in step 2, page 9. 6. Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening. 7. Atta[...]

11 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) 1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place for shipping. These scre ws are located ne[...]

12 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com Equipment Shutoff Valve Propane/LP Supply Tank INST ALLA TION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close equipment shutoff v alve (see Fig- ure 21). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther using compressed air or openi[...]

13 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued WARNING: You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fire- place screen is in place before running fireplace. WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifi[...]

14 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com Figure 29 - Pilot CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equip- ment shutoff valve. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fire- place screen is installed before runnin[...]

15 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE You can set the thermostat control knob to any comfort level between HI and LO. The thermostat will gradually modulate the heat output and flame height from higher to lower settings, or pilot, in order to maintain the [...]

16 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com Locate the blower switch by opening lower louver on fireplace. Blower switch is lo- cated at lower left inside louver door. This thermostat-controlled blower has a variable speed control with an ON/OFF switch. The blower will start when the thermostat sense[...]

17 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 32 shows a correct pilot flame pat- tern. Figure 33 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the t[...]

18 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® 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, burners, and circu- lating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fire- place before each use. Have fire- place insp[...]

19 107156 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[...]

20 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP 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[...]

21 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 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 from a neighbor ’ s phone. Follow the gas [...]

22 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP 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 1-800-672-6040 for information. You can also write to the ad- dress listed on the back page of[...]

23 107156 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[...]

24 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY- CONTROLLED MODELS VSGF28PVA 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[...]

25 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY- CONTROLLED MODELS VSGF28PVA 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. [...]

26 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF28PVA 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[...]

27 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST FIREPLACE VSGF28PVA 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[...]

28 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT- CONTROLLED MODELS VSGF28PTC 17 5 7 8 7 7 18 6 12 26 11 1 2 4 3 9 15 10 25 13 28 5 5 5 5 21 24 22 18 23 12 6-2 19 14 27 20 28 16[...]

29 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT- CONTROLLED MODELS VSGF28PTC 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 10438[...]

30 107156 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE ® For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF28PTC 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[...]

31 107156 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST FIREPLACE VSGF28PTC 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[...]

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 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 appli[...]