Desa VSGF28PTC, Owner'S Operation And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...t be performed by a quali fied installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improperinstallation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury orpropertydamage Refertothis manual for correct installation and operational procedures For assistance or additional infor mation consult a qualified in staller service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This is an unvented gas fired...

Page 2: ...area of fireplace 8 You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen and hood in place Make sure fireplace screen and hood are in place before running fireplace 9 This fireplace is designed to be smoke less If logs ever appear to smoke turn off fireplace and call a qualified ser vice person Note During initial op eration slight smoking could occur due to log curing and fireplace burning m...

Page 3: ...al Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 UNPACKING 1 With utility knife cut the carton all the way around above the staples on the bottom tray Lift the carton off the heater Remove packing Note The hood is located in the packing on the right hand side of the heater front Lift the heater off the bottom tray 2 Locate two screws above top corners of the fireplace screen Re...

Page 4: ... vent or up a chimney Heat is generatedbybothrealisticflamesandglow ing embers When used without the blower the fireplace requires no electricity making it ideal for emergency backup heat SAFETY DEVICE This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Detection Safety Pilot System ODS The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free room heaters The ODS system shuts off the fireplace if there is not enou...

Page 5: ..._______ Btu Hr Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu Hr used _________ Btu Hr maximum the space can support _________ Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used Example 63 300 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 68 000 Btu Hr actual amount of B...

Page 6: ...thin 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors orspacesopentotheoutdoors Thesespaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Section5 3 AirforCombustionand Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a th...

Page 7: ...lor walls WARNING A qualified ser vicepersonmustinstallfireplace Follow all local codes WARNING Never install the fireplace in a bedroom or bathroom in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 42 inches from the front top or sides of the fireplace in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas WARNING ModelsVSGF28PTC CSGF28PTChaveathree pron...

Page 8: ...h log base as sembly to fireplace Carefully lift up log base assembly and remove from fire place taking care to pull flexible gas line through the access holes see Figure 8 CAUTION Do not pick up log base assembly by burners This could damage burners Only handle base by grates Installing Optional GA3700 Blower Accessory Figure 6 Assembling Brass Trim IMPORTANT Ifyouarerecessingthefire box in a wal...

Page 9: ...imately 3 to the right of the blower speed control Figure 12 Figure 11 Installing Plastic Bushing for Power Cord Plastic Bushing Right Floor Support Bracket V a r i a b l e F a n S w i t c h W h i t e W h i t e B l a c k G r e e n O n 1 1 0 1 1 5 V A C B l o w e r M o t o r B l a c k B l a c k B l a c k O f f Figure 12 Location of Wiring Diagram Decal 3 from Blower Wiring Diagram WARNING ICON G 00...

Page 10: ...ole Al low wires to fall to bottom of firebox cavity see Figure 16 7 Using three screws from step 5 attach switch and cover assembly to firebox wrapper rear wall Tighten screws firmly see Figure 16 Figure 14 Mounting Blower to Firebox Figure 15 Installing Power Cord Mounting Plate and Selector switch Figure 16 Installing Switch and Cover Assembly Figure 13 Removing Log Base from Fireplace 8 Mount ...

Page 11: ...if necessary IMPORTANT Do not pick up log base assembly by burners Thiscoulddamageburners Only handle base by grates 17 Reattach log base assembly to fireplace with screws removed in step 1 page 10 Continued 13 Plug in blower power cord If your fireplace system is installed as a freestanding unit with an acces sory mantel install one plastic bush ing provided into the 1 5 hole in the lower left si...

Page 12: ...NVENTIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Conventional installation of this fireplace in volves installing fireplace along with the cor ner or cabinet mantel with hearth base acces soriesagainstawallinyourhome seeAcces sories page 26 and 27 Follow these instruc tions to install fireplace in this manner 1 Assemble cabinet mantel hearth base and trim accessories Assembly instruc tions are included with each...

Page 13: ...replace location This installation includes an approved flexible gas line if allowed by local codes after the manual shutoff valve The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping See In stalling Gas Piping to Fireplace Loca tion page 14 4 Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening 5 Attach flexible gas line to gas supply See...

Page 14: ...gulator will reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incominggaspressuretobetween11and14 inches of water If you do not reduce incom ing gas pressure heater regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 29 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION Ins...

Page 15: ...32 Connect flare union to flex ible gas line attached to gas regulator of fireplace see Figure 32 5 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections 6 Replace log base assembly back into fireplace Feed flexible gas line into fire place base area while replacing log base assembly Make sure the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace base area Reat tach log base assembly to fireplac...

Page 16: ...llhelpyouidentifythelogwhen installing It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed Do not modify logs Only use logs supplied with heater 1 Place front log 1 on top of the grate Make sure the notches in the bottom of the log fit over the grate prongs see Figure 35 Push back of log flush with metal grate bar 2 Rest middle log 2 behind metal posts on front burner Make sure the gr...

Page 17: ...lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor ...

Page 18: ...call the fire department C Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service technician or gas supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspec...

Page 19: ...ns CAUTION Donottrytoadjust heating levels by using the manual shutoff valve Thevariablecontrolvalvecanbesettoany heat setting and flame height desired by simply turning the control knob until that setting is attained Even the lowest setting provides realistic flames and glowing em bers from two burners Selecting higher settingsproducesgreaterheatoutput This results in increased heating comfort Sh...

Page 20: ... to operate fireplace with blowerturnedoff However theblowerhelps distribute heated air from the fireplace Note Periodically check the louvers of the firebox and remove any dust dirt or other obstructions Locatetheblowerswitchbyopeninglower louver on fireplace Blower switch is lo cated at lower left inside louver door Thermostat controlledblowershavethree settings ON OFF and AUTO In the ON positio...

Page 21: ...s This provides a clean burning flame Keep these holesclearofdust dirt andlint Cleanthese air inlet holes prior to each heating season Blocked air holes will create soot We rec ommend that you clean the unit every 2 500 hours of operation or every three months Wealsorecommendthatyoukeeptheburner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dustanddirt Tocleanthesepartswerecom mend using compressed ai...

Page 22: ...gnitor cable 5 Replace piezo ignitor 6 Replace ignitor 7 Replace ignitor 1 Turn on gas supply or open manual shutoff valve 2 Turn control knob to PILOT position 3 Press in control knob while in PILOT position 4 Continue holding down control knob Repeat igniting operation until air is removed 5 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace ODS pilot assembly 6 Replace gas regulato...

Page 23: ...nute 2 Operate burners until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by lo cal propane LP gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clear ances see pages 12 and 13 4 Clean burners see Cleaning and Main tenance page 21 or replace burner orifice s 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products 1 Properly locate logs see Installing Logs page 16 2 Elimina...

Page 24: ...lly clogged 1 Gas leak See Warning statement above 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warning statement above 1 Not enough combustion ventilation air OBSERVED PROBLEM Fireplace produces a clicking ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off Fireplace produces unwanted odors Fireplace shuts off in use ODS operates Gas odor even when c...

Page 25: ...vice Department at 1 800 DESA LOG 1 800 337 2564 When calling DESA International have ready your name your address model and serial numbers of your fireplace how fireplace was malfunctioning tupeofgasused propane LPornaturalgas purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the defec tive part to the factory PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply ...

Page 26: ...eseaccessories callDESAInternational s Sales Department at 1 800 432 2382 for information You can also write to the ad dress listed on the back page of this manual QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQQQQ QQQ QQQ QQQ QQQQQQQQQQ QQQQQQQQQQ QQQQQQQQQQ CABINET MANTEL GM100F Series Walnut Finished GM101U Series Unfinished GM106F Series Oak Finished with Medium Stain GM107U Series...

Page 27: ...003J 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 G3003B Series Black Onyx Marble Laminate Hearth Base Trim Mantel trim for cabinet or corner mantel Hearthbasetrimforhardwoodhearthbases Hearth Base Trim Mantel Trim FIREBOX BRICK LINER G8000 Seri...

Page 28: ...AS FIREPLACE DESA INTERNATIONAL ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY CONTROLLED MODELS VSGF28PVA 26 7 8 7 7 18 12 11 7 5 6 6 1 6 2 9 17 22 15 10 25 13 5 5 5 5 20 14 18 31 28 23 29 19 27 30 24 16 21 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 29: ... Assembly 1 11 102257 08CJ Base Assembly 1 12 098271 06 Ignitor Cable 1 13 103410 01CK Firebox Bottom 1 14 098867 10 Gas Regulator 1 15 101004 01 Front Burner Injector 1 16 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 1 17 101007 01 Crossover Tube 1 18 099387 05 Pilot Tube 1 19 101972 01 Valve and Piezo Bracket 1 20 M11084 38 Regulator Hex Screw 2 21 102668 01 Front Burner Tube 1 22 101008 01 Gasket 1 23 101973 01 Inl...

Page 30: ...GAS FIREPLACE DESA INTERNATIONAL ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT CONTROLLED MODELS VSGF28PTC CSGF28PTC 17 5 26 7 8 7 7 18 12 11 1 2 4 3 6 6 1 6 2 9 15 10 25 13 28 5 5 5 5 21 24 22 18 23 12 6 2 19 14 27 20 16 ...

Page 31: ...et 1 9 101330 05 Front Burner Assembly 1 10 100999 02 Rear Burner Assembly 1 11 102257 08CJ Base Assembly 1 12 098271 06 Ignitor Cable 1 13 103410 01CK Firebox Bottom 1 14 098867 10 Gas Regulator 1 15 101004 01 Front Burner Injector 1 16 102845 01 Inlet Tube 1 17 101382 01 Thermovalve Bracket 1 18 099387 03 Pilot Tube 1 19 102846 01 Burner Tube 1 20 097809 02 Adapter 1 21 099211 01 Screw 2 22 0985...

Page 32: ...10 UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS FIREPLACE DESA INTERNATIONAL ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VSGF28PTC CSGF28PTC 1 2 3 4 16 16 6 12 18 19 10 10 7 13 22 20 23 16 24 24 21 16 16 7 17 14 5 16 16 15 8 9 11 11 11 ...

Page 33: ...nt Rail 1 9 101712 02 Firebox Hood 1 10 101348 01 Firebox Support 2 11 099230 01 Shoulder Screw 4 12 101872 03 Firebox Top 1 13 101346 01CK Outer Base 1 14 101838 03CJ Firebox Wrapper 1 15 101614 02 Limit Switch thermal disk Assy 1 16 M11084 26 Hex Screw 10 57 17 098304 03 Phillips Pan Head Screw 8 4 18 101727 03 Screen Assembly 1 19 101398 02 Wire Harness 1 20 099998 01 Fan Switch 1 21 103581 01 ...

Page 34: ...34 104410 UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS FIREPLACE DESA INTERNATIONAL ILLUSTRATED PARTS 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 ...

Page 35: ...Head Screw 10 17 6 101351 01CK Top Front 1 7 102455 02 Louver Extruded 2 8 101353 01CK Middle Front Rail 1 9 101712 02 Firebox Hood 1 10 101348 01 Firebox Support 2 11 099230 01 Shoulder Screw 4 12 101872 03 Firebox Top 1 13 101346 01CK Outer Base 1 14 101838 03CJ Firebox Wrapper 1 15 101514 01CK Cover 1 16 M11084 26 Hex Screw 10 57 17 098304 03 Phillips Pan Head Screw 8 4 18 101727 03 Screen Asse...

Page 36: ...repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TOTHEFULLEXTENTALLOWEDBYTHELAWOFTHEJURISDICTIONTHATGOVERNSTHESALEOFTHEPRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURA TION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FORAPARTICULARPURPOSETOFOUR 4 YEARSONALLCOMPONENTSANDFIVE 5 YEARSONSTAIN...