Desa VI33PR User's Manual
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1. 12 4 10 2 83 4 Example a 5 4 3 2 13 4 7 8 7 16 FIREBOX 5 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 NCHES Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall Figure 12 Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall 105648 INSTALLATION Continued FIREPLACE INSERT INSTALLATION INTO MASONRY FIREPLACE Installation of this fireplace insert involves installing fireplace insert into an existing ma sonry fireplace If using a mantel above the fireplace you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 14 Follow these instructions to install the fireplace insert in this manner Minimum Fireplace Opening 26 1 4 35 vars 1 Use dimensions shown in Figure 13 for the masonry fireplace opening 2 Install and properly ground GA3555 three prong 120 volt electrical outlet in fireplace insert Follow instructions in cluded in kit see Accessories page 26 Height Front Width Depth 3 Install gas piping to fireplace location This installation includes an approved flexible gas line if allowed by local codes after the equipment shutoff valve The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location page 10 4 Carefully set fireplace insert in front of masonry fireplace with back of insert inside wall opening 5 Attach flexible gas line to gas supply See Connecting Fireplace Insert to Gas Supply page 10 6 Plug el2. o p o gt Figure 17 External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down CONNECTING FIREPLACE INSERT TO GAS SUPPLY Installation mustinclude a equipment shutoff valve and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from fireplace insert see Figure 18 IMPORTANT Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location The equip ment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance CSA Design Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1 8 NPT Tap Supplied Flexible Gas Line From External Regulator 11 W C to 14 3 Minimum E W C Pressure w Cap Pipe Tee Nipple Joint Sediment Trap Figure 18 Gas Connection Purchase the optional CSA design certi fied equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 26 105648 INSTALLATION Continued Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged fireplace valves CAUTION Use pipe joint seal ant that is resistant to liquid pe troleum LP gas We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 18 page 10 Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater Lo cate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A se
3. Insert 25 9 46 34 5 46 16 11 4 Framing 26 1 4 35 17 1 4 Height Front Width Depth 1 Frame in rough opening Use dimen sions shown in Figure 15 for the rough opening 2 Install and properly ground GA3555 three prong 120 volt electrical outlet in fireplace insert Follow instructions in cluded in kit see Accessories page 26 3 Install gas piping into fireplace loca tion This installation includes an ap proved flexible gas line if allowed by local codes after the equipment shutoff valve The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Lo cation page 10 4 Carefully set fireplace insert in front of rough opening with back of insert in side wall opening 5 Carefully set fireplace insert into rough opening 6 Attach flexible gas line to gas supply See Connecting Fireplace Insert to Gas Supply page 10 17 4 26 1 4 a 35 gt Figure 15 Rough Opening for Installing in Wall Continued 9 For more information visit www desatech com DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS FIREPLACE INSERT INSTALLATION Continued 7 Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange see Figure 16 8 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections pages 11 and 12 9 Install surround kit See Insta
4. e sealant resistant to propane LP gas e equipment shutoff valve e test gauge connection e sediment trap e tee joint e pipe wrench e approved flexible gas line with gas connec tor if allowed by local codes not provided An CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an ac ceptable alternative to test gauge connec tion Purchase the optional CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 26 A WARNING Never connect fireplace insert to private non utility gas wells This gas is com monly known as wellhead gas The installer must supply an external regu lator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure heater regulator damage could occur Install external regu lator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 17 Pointing the vent down pro tects it from freezing rain or sleet For more information visit www desatech com 10 AX CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Internally tinned copper tubing may be used in cer tain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fire place If pipe is too small undue loss of pressure will occur Propane LP Supply Tank External Regulator Vent Pointing Down EET ae ES
5. page 21 Replace gas control Problem will stop after a few hours of operation WN Moisture condensation noticed on windows 1 Not enough combustion ventilation air 1 Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti lation requirements page 4 Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit 1 Turning control knob to HI position when burner is cold 2 Air in gas line 3 Air passageways on heater blocked 4 Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local pro pane LP gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clear ances see page 8 4 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 21 or replace burner orifice White powderresidue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 1 When heated vapors from furniture pol ish wax carpet cleaners etc turn into white powder residue 1 Turn heater off when using furniture pol ish wax cleaners or similar products Remote does not function GHRC and GHRCTA Series only 1 Battery is not installed Battery power is low www desatech com For more information visit www desatech com 18 1 Replace 9 volt batteries in receiver and remote control 105648 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OWNER S MANUAL AX WARNING If you smell gas Shut off gas supply Do not try to li
6. 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 73 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu Hr used is more than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support You must provide additional fresh air Your options are as follows A Rework work sheet adding the space of an adjoining room If the extra space provides an unconfined space remove door to adjoin ing room or add ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air from Inside Building page 6 B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventilation Air from Outdoors page 6 C Install a lower Btu Hr fireplace if lower Btu Hr size makes room unconfined If the actual Btu Hr used is less than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support the space is an unconfined space You will need no additional fresh air ventilation A WARNING If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223 1 Section 5 3 or applicable local codes Continued 105648 5 For more information visit www desatech com DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE LP
7. SAFETY DEVICE This fireplace insert has an Oxygen Deple tion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free room heaters The ODS system shuts off the fireplace insert if there is not enough fresh air PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This fireplace insert has a piezo ignitor This system requires no matches batteries or other sources to light fireplace insert BLOWER ASSEMBLY This fireplace insert is equipped with a blower assembly The blower operates thermostatically and has a variable control The blower circulates heated air from the fireplace insert into the room Use of blower is optional AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION A WARNING This heater shall not be installed inaconfined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided foradequate combustion and ven tilation air Read the following in structions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel burning appliances in your home 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 During heating months home owners want their homes as airtight as possible While it is good to make your home energy efficient your home needs to breathe Fresh air must enter your home All fuel b
8. THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT 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 FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO FOUR 4 YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE AND DESA INTERNATIONAL S LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA INTERNATIONAL SHALL NOT BELIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation on implied warranties or exclusion or limitation on damages may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state For information about this warranty write DES A INTERNATIONAL 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 www desatech com 105648 01 Rev B NOT A UPC 11 00
9. activate the power vent Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 1 gt SSS SSS Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room Option O 3 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 2 Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Outlet Air Inlet a Air Outlet Air N Ventilated Attic To Attic ES Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space Figure 4 Ventilation Air from Outdoors 105648 For more information visit www desatech com INSTALLATION NOTICE This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat Use this heater along with your primary heating system Do not install this heater as your pri mary heat source If you have a central heating system you may run system s circulating blower while using heater This will help circulatethe heatthroughoutthe house In the event of a power outage you can use this heater as your primary heat source A WARNING A qualified ser vice person mustinstall fireplace insert Follow all local codes Ay WARNING Never install the fireplace insert 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
10. be tween sole plates and floors be tween wall ceiling joints be tween wall panels at penetra tions for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings If your home meets all of the three criteria above you must provide ad ditional fresh air See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 6 If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed to Deter mining Fresh Air Flow for Fireplace Location on page 5 Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223 1 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the aggre gate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are con sidered a part of the unconfined space This heater shall not be installed in a con fined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventila tion grills between them 105648 OWNER S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW
11. installed 5 Depleted gas supply 6 ODS pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct 1 Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve 2 Turn control knob to PILOT position 3 Press in control knob while in PILOT position 4 Continue holding down control knob Re peatigniting operation until airis removed 5 Contact local propane LP gas company 6 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace ODS pilot assembly 7 Replace gas control ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released 105648 1 Control knob not fully pressed in 2 Control knob not pressed in long enough W Equipment shutoff valve not fully open 4 Pilot flame not touching thermocouple which allows thermocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This prob lem could be caused by one or both of the following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot 5 Thermocouple connection loose at con trol valve Thermocouple damaged Control valve damaged ZO www desatech com 1 Press in control knob fully 2 After ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds 3 Fully open equipment shutoff valve 4 A Contact local propane LP gas com pany B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace ODS pilot assembly 5 Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more 6 Replace thermocouple 7 Replace control valve Contin
12. of the fireplace insert in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas AR CAUTION This fireplace insert creates warm air currents These currents move heat to wall sur faces next to fireplace insert In stalling fireplace insert next to vi nyl or cloth wall coverings or oper ating fireplace insert where impu rities such as tobacco smoke aro matic candles cleaning fluids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may discolor walls 105648 OWNER S MANUAL Note Your Vanguard fireplace insert is de signed to be used in zero clearance installa tions Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear sides or top of your fireplace insert except where standoff spacers are integrally attached If standoff spacers are attached to your insert these spacers can be placed di rectly against wall or framing materials IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add mois ture to the air Although this is beneficial installing fireplace in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Com bustion and Ventilation pages 4 through 6 IMPORTANT Make sure the fireplace in sert is level If fireplace insert is not level log set will not work properly CHECK GAS TYPE Use only propane LP gas If your gas supply is not propane LP gas do not install fireplace insert Call dealer where you bought fire place insert for pr
13. or implied 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 warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser This warranty covers the cost of part s required to restore this heater to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Authorized Service Center Warranty part s MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and or DESA International who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty The heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY
14. 098544 01 Clamp PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 101784 01 Magnet Catch 2 102307 01 Strike Plate 2 ONoOaRWD 3 3 44 RO p AH aA a a S O R AMD Aaa a un anu 105648 25 For more information visit www desatech com DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS FIREPLACE INSERT ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace insert accessories from your local dealer If they can not sup ply these accessories call DESA International s Sales Department at 1 800 432 2382 for information You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual FIREPLACE SURROUND KIT GS38 AND GS43 BLACK Must use one Allows insert to be fitted to fireplace open ing A surround is required for installation Note Use the accessory which best covers the existing masonry fireplace opening e Model GS38 Surround Kit for use with fireplaces with an opening smaller than 30 H and 38 W e Model GS43 Surround Kit for use with fireplaces with an opening 30 to 36 3 4 H and 38 to 43 W EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 For all models Equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap Fits 1 2 NPT pipe FIREBOX BRICK LINER G8010 Series Not Shown Ceramic fiber firebox liner adds the look of real brick DUPLEX OUTLET KIT GA3555 Not Shown For built in installation when accessory blowers are used RECEIVER AND HAND HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRCTA SERIES For all models All
15. ER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas This pro vides aclean burning flame Keep these holes clear of dust dirt lint and pet hair Clean these air inlet holes prior to each heating season Blocked air holes will create soot We recommend that you clean the unit every three months during operation and have heater in spected yearly by a qualified service person Wealsorecommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt To clean these parts we recom mend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local computer store hard ware store or home center may carry com pressed air in a can You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position If using com pressed air in a can please follow the direc tions on the can If you don t follow direc tions on the can you could damage the pilot assembly 1 Shut off the unit including the pilot Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes 2 Inspect burner pilot and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt see Figure 42 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner 105648 OWNER S MANUAL 4 Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again Remove any large particles of dust dirt lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle 5 Blow air into the primary air holes on the injector h
16. ESA International s Techni cal Service Department at 1 800 323 5190 When calling DESA International have ready e your name and address e model and serial numbers of your heater e how heater was malfunctioning e type of gas used propane LP or natural gas e 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 original replacement part s call DESA International s Parts Department at 1 800 972 7879 for referral information When calling DESA Interna tional have ready e model number of your heater e the replacement part number TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about in stallation operation or troubleshooting If so contact DESA International s Techni cal Service Departmentat 1 800 DESA LOG 1 800 337 2564 You can also visit DESA International s technical service web site at www desatech com 105648 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Ay WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning A 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 cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting pet hair bedding material etc CLEANING BURNER INJECTOR HOLD
17. 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 doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms 1 Determine the volume of the space length x width x height Length x Width x Height cu ft volume of space Example Space size 22 ft length x 18 ft width x 8 ft ceiling height 3168 cu ft volume of space If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space 2 Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu Hr the space can support volume of space 50 cu ft Maximum Btu Hr the space can support Example 3168 cu ft volume of space 50 cu ft 63 3 or 63 300 maximum Btu Hr the space can support 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space Vent free fireplace Btu Hr Gas water heater Btu Hr Example Gas furnace Btu Hr Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr Vented gas heater Btw Hr Vent free fireplace 33 000 Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs Btu Hr Total 73 000 Btu Hr Other gas appliances Btu Hr Total 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
18. GAS FIREPLACE INSERT AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 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 within 12 of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces see options 1 and 2 Figure 3 You can also remove door into adjoining room see op tion 3 Figure 3 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS Z223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts AX WARNING Rework work sheet adding the space of the adjoining unconfined space The combined spaces must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in both spaces Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two per manent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors These spaces include attics and crawl spaces Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS 2223 1 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and 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 thermostat controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic will
19. Make sure middle section at bottom of log set is seated into U shaped cutout in cen ter of chassis see Figure 24 IMPORTANT Make sure log does not cover any burner ports One Piece Log Set Middle Section at Bottom of Log Set Burner U shaped Cutout in Chassis Chassis Figure 23 Installing One Piece Log Set One Piece Log Set Burner Ports Figure 24 Installing One Piece Log Set Top View 105648 INSTALLATION Continued 2 Install fireplace insert screen by slip ping notches of fireplace insert screen over screws on front of fireplace insert see Figure 25 A WARNING You must operate this fireplace insert with the fire place insert screen in place Make sure fireplace insert screen is in place before running fireplace insert Notches Screws for Mounting Screen Figure 25 Installing Fireplace Insert Screen OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES GHRC and GHRCT Installing Remote Receiver Unit 1 Disconnect switch wires from the con trol valve Remove screws attaching switchplate 3 Remove switch plate see Figure 26 Discard after removing 4 Install remote receiver unit onto gas log heater base using mounting clips 5 Push clips firmly into place see Fig ure 27 6 Connect wires as shown in Figure 28 105648 OWNER S MANUAL Remote Switch Ignitor Bracket Switch Plate Wi
20. VANGUARD UNVENTED VENT FREE PROPANE LP GAS FIREPLACE INSERT OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL VI33PR REMOTE READY GAS FIREPLACE INSERT 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 vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phonein your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s in structions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a quali fied installer service agency or the gas supplier Patent Pending Shown with GS38 Surround Kit and G8010 Brick Liner Accessories WARNING Improper installa tion adjustment alteration ser vice or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Re fer to this manual for correct installation and operational pro cedures For assistance or ad ditional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxy gen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for ad equate c
21. and When lighting the y pilot with match see Manual Light pilot follow these instructions exactly STOP Read the safety information ing Procedure on page 15 BEFORE LIGHTING smell all column 1 8 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 around the appliance area for gas Be Make sure equipment shutoff valve seconds after lighting pilot After 30 sure to smell next to the floor because is fully open seconds release control knob some gas is heavier than air and will Set switch in OFF position me EEA a settle on the floor w gt ual A service person or gas supplier for WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL WARNING Burners will come repairs GAS on automatically within one Note If pilot goes out repeat steps Do not try to light any appliance minute when the remote selector 4 through 8 e Do not touch any electric switch do switch is in the ON position after 9 Slightl hi 1 not use any phone in your building the pilot is lit Slightly push in and turn contro e Immediately call your gas supplier knob counterclockwise y to the from a neighbor s phone Follow Press in and turn control knob clock ON position the gas supplier s instructions wise to the OFF position 10 Wait one minute and switch selector e If you cannot reach your gas sup Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any switch to the ON position to light plier call the fire department gas Then smell for gas including burners Use only your hand to push in or turn near the floor If you s
22. blue flame present Some burner flame holes may be come blocked by debris or rust with no flame present If so turn off heater and let cool Either remove blockage or replace burner Blocked burner flame holes will create soot 21 For more information visit www desatech com DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS FIREPLACE INSERT ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE READY MODEL VI33PR K s a y O amp Cr QS For more information visit www desatech com 22 105648 OWNER S MANUAL PARTS LI ST 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 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 102785 03 Log Golden Oak 103778 01 ODS Pilot Propane LP 098249 01 ODS Nut 099387 07 Pilot Tube 104229 02 Burner Outlet Tube 102843 01 Burner Clip 099056 19 Burner Orifice Injector 102772 01 Burner M11084 38 Screw 8 x 38 104236 01CK Painted Base Assy M12461 26 Screw 10 x 32 104238 01CK Firebox Bottom 103284 03 Wiring Harness 098265 02 Elbow Male 103782 01 Valve Bracket 103781 02 Gas Control Valve 098271 03 Ignitor Cable 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 098304 01 Screw 099998 01 Switch 104241 01 Remote Switch Bracket 103587 01CK Switch Plate 097809 02 Male Connector 101628 03 Flexible Connector Hose M50104 02 Bushing M11084 26 Screw 10 x 38 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 1 104354 01 Inf
23. contain important warranty information 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 insert screen Remove and discard these screws Lift fireplace insert screen up and pull out to remove 3 Remove protective packaging applied to logs log base assembly and fireplace insert 4 Remove fireplace insert hood from car ton insert 5 Check all items for any shipping dam age If damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought fireplace insert REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES There are four optional remote controls that can be purchased separately for this log heater insert e wall switch e wall thermostat e hand held ON OFF remote e hand held thermostat remote See Accessories page 26 3 For more information visit www desatech com DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS FIREPLACE INSERT PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION This vent free fireplace insert is clean burn ing Itrequires no outside venting Thereisno heat loss out a vent or up a chimney Heat is generated by both realistic flames and glow ing embers When used without the blower the fireplace insert requires no electricity making it ideal for emergency backup heat
24. diment trap traps moisture and contaminants This keeps them from going into fireplace insert gas controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong fireplace may not run properly Installation Items Needed e 5 16 hex socket wrench or nut driver e Phillips screwdriver e sealant resistant to propane LP gas not provided 1 Remove fireplace insert screen Re move two screws that hold fireplace insert screen in place for shipping These screws are located near top of screen Discard screws Lift fireplace insert screen up and pull out to remove 2 Remove screws that attach log base as sembly to fireplace insert see Figure 19 Carefully lift up log base assem bly and remove from fireplace insert see Figure 19 Note If adding the G8010 series brick liner accessory install it now Follow instruc tions in G8010 accessory kit A CAUTION Do not pick up log base assembly by burners This could damage burners Only handle base by grates 3 Route gas supply line through access opening of fireplace insert see Figure 2 page 3 105648 OWNER S MANUAL NOTICE Most building codes do not permit concealed gas con nections A flexible gas line is provided to allow connection with the fireplace see Figure 20 The flexible gas supply line connec tion to the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS A WARNING Test all gas pip ing and co
25. ectrical cord into electrical out let installed in step 2 7 Carefully place fireplace insert into ma sonry fireplace 26 1 4 35 gt Figure 13 Rough Opening for Installing Masonry Fireplace 105648 OWNER S MANUAL Wall board or facing material above fireplace may be of combustible material including decorative mantel ornaments or other similar projec tions off of the facing material Fireplace Noncombustible Material May Project Off this Surface above Fireplace Insert the Insert Hood Wire mesh Screen Supplied Hood Must Be Used at All Times Mantel Shelf 13 16 19 21 Note All vertical measurements are from top of insert hood opening to bottom of mantel shelf Figure 14 Minimum Mantel Clearances for Fireplace Insert Installation 8 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections pages 11 and 12 9 Install surround kit See Installing Sur round Kit GS38 or GS43 pages 8 and 9 FIREPLACE INSERT INSTALLATION INTO FRAMED IN ENCLOSURE Installation of this fireplace insert involves installing fireplace insert into a framed in enclosure If using a mantel above the fire place you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 14 Follow these instructions to install the fireplace insert in this manner
26. er off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 15 e see Troubleshooting pages 17 through 19 Pilot ey Figure 36 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 37 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern For more information visit www desatech com 16 BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES Air is drawn into the burner through the holes in the fitting at the burner entrance These holes may become blocked with dust or lint Periodically inspect these holes for any blockage and clean if needed Blocked air holes will create soot MAIN BURNER Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heater running All slotted burner flame holes should be open with yellow flame present All round burner flame holes should be open with a small blue flame present Some burner flame holes may be come blocked by debris or rust with no flame present If so turn off heater and let cool Either remove blockage or replace burner Blocked burner flame holes will create soot BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 38 shows a correct burner flame pat tern Figure 39 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern If burner flame pattern is incorrect e turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 15 e see Troubleshooting pages 17 through 19 Approx 3 6 Above Top of Logs Figure 38 Correct Flame Pattern with Control Knob Set to High Flame More Than 8 Above Top of Logs Figure 39 Incorrect Flame Patt
27. ern with Control Knob Set to High Flame 105648 TROUBLESHOOTING Note For additional help visit DESA International s technical service web site at www desatech com Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation OBSERVED PROBLEM OWNER S MANUAL AX WARNING Turn off heater and letcool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater A CAUTION Never use a wire needle or similar object to clean ODS pilot This can damage ODS pilot unit POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at ODS pilot 1 Ignitor electrode not connected to igni tor cable 2 Ignitor cable pinched or wet 3 Piezo ignitor nut is loose Broken ignitor cable Bad piezo ignitor Ignitor electrode broken Ignitor electrode positioned wrong YAW 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base panel of log set Nut is located behind base panel 4 Replace ignitor cable 5 Replace piezo ignitor 6 Replace piezo ignitor 7 Replace piezo ignitor When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition Rh Gas supply turned off or equipment shutoff valve closed 2 Control knob not in PILOT position 3 Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines when
28. ght 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 supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department IMPORTANT Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning supplies paint paint remover cigarette smoke cements and glues new carpet or textiles etc create fumes These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors These odors will disappear over time OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Fireplace insert produces a clicking ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off De Metal expanding while heating or con tracting while cooling 1 This is common with most fireplaces If noise is excessive contact qualified ser vice person Fireplace insert produces unwanted odors 1 Fireplace insert burning vapors from paint hair spray glues cleaners chemi cals new carpet etc see IMPORTANT statement above Gas leak See Warning statement above Open window and ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while fire place is running Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections pages 11 and 12 Fireplace insert shuts off in use ODS operates Not enough fresh air is available Low line pressure ODS pilot is partially clogged Open wi
29. ghts The pilot will remain lit IMPORTANT To turn the pilot off manually turn the control knob on the heater to the OFF position iy OPTIONAL BLOWER OPERATION Locate the blower switch by opening lower louver on fireplace insert Blower switch is located at lower left inside louver door This thermostat controlled blower has three settings ON OFF and AUTO In the ON position the blower will operate constantly In the OFF position the blower will not operate In the AUTO position the blower will start when the thermostat senses a sufficient increase in firebox temperature Note Your gas logs and thermostat blower will not turn on and off at the same time The fireplace insert may run for several minutes before the blower turns on After the heater modulates to the pilot position the blower will con tinue to run The blower will shut off after the firebox temperature decreases Note It is safe to operate fireplace insert with blower turned off However the blower helps distribute heated air from the fireplace insert INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 36 shows a correct pilot flame pat tern Figure 37 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incorrect pilot flame is not properly heating the thermocouple When the thermocouple cools the heater will shut down If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 37 e turn heat
30. gn holes in left surround side panel with screen mounting screw holes Replace 5 16 screen mounting shoulder screws re moved in step 1 see Figure 6 Do not tighten Install Phillips screws in bottom see Figure 6 Repeat for right side Shoulder Screw Screen Mounting Shoulder Screw 4 oy o See Pcs 2 Mester ges s eS oe sees SS S SS S SS Ss sess SS Se Stee ZZ ee ates S ss z se eS tes SS Se e SS SS sacs nsss 2 SS setaa z SS IS SS SS Z ds SS mates SN SS SS SS a SS SOS os SS OS So seen Ss S25 SS Se SS coe E a E SS w w SS SEES SS o Se RSS scorer SS SS SES g seats SS Ss 5 ss ee BS S SS SS SESS SS Sees SS X LS SS E S58 os es pS SS SS S SEES 3 ses see oe Ss ES See Soe SS SES SSS ss SS SS os st seat SS me i xx z SS RS SS RS kes eo Figure 5 Removing Screws and Screen Surround Side 5 16 Screws Phillips Screws Figure 6 Attaching Left Surround Side Panel Continued 7 For more information visit www desatech com DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS FIREPLACE INSERT INSTALLATION Continued 4 Using Phillips screwdriver remove four screws attaching brass louver In stall one Phi
31. hting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Now follow steps 9 through 11 page 14 Figure 35 Thermostat Hand Held Remote Control Unit Selections GHRCTA Series only Continued 105648 15 For more information visit www desatech com DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS FIREPLACE INSERT OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Continued GHRCTA Series Operation 2b Press the AUTO ON OFF button on the hand held remote control see Figure 35 page 15 The lights to the left of the button will show AUTO ON or OFF In the ON mode the burners will ignite The heater is in manual mode when ON is lit Inthe AUTO mode the thermostat in the hand held remote unit con trols the room temperature To in crease the room temperature press the top arrow of the TEMP button To lower the room temperature press the bottom arrow of the TEMP button At higher settings the heater will run longer IMPORTANT This remote control has been specially engineered to take an air temperature sample ev ery 5 5 minutes in the auto mode It will not respond immediately to the temperature setting being turned up or down IMPORTANT The hand held re mote control unit must be near the heater Do not keep the hand held remote control unit too close to the heater The thermostat on the hand held remote control unit will heat up too quickly and turn the heater off 3 To turn the burner off press the AUTO ON OFF button until OFF li
32. lector switch in the OFF position to keep from drain ing the battery Shutting Off Burners Only pilot stays lit You may shut off the burners and keep the pilot lit by doing one of the following Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position fe ve Use remote control manual OFF button Set remote selector switch in the OFF position OWNER S MANUAL m OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION Note All remote control accessories must be purchased separately see Accessories page 26 Follow instructions included with the remote control Thermostat Control Operation Optional GHRCTA Series Only The thermostat control setting on the remote control unit can be set to any comfort level between WARMER and COOLER The burners will turn on and off auto matically to maintain the comfort level you select The ideal comfort setting will vary by household depending upon the amount of space to be heated the output of the central heating system etc For wall thermostat operation follow in struction supplied with thermostat acces sory GWMT1 For wall switch operation follow instructions supplied with GWMS2 NOTICE You must light the pilot before using the hand held re mote control unit See Lighting Instructions on page 14 Flame Adjustment Knob Ki PLO C e a A Control Knob in On Position 1 After lighting let pilot flame burn for about one minute Turn control knob to ON position Adjust fla
33. ling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cause sooting You must operate this fireplace insert with the fireplace insert screen and hood in place Make sure fireplace insert screen and hood are in place before running fireplace insert Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids For more information visit www desatech com 2 10 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 Do not place propane LP supply tank s inside any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outdoors If you smell gas e shut off gas supply do not try to light any appliance e 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 supplier s instructions if you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department This fireplace insert shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom Do not use this fireplace insert as a wood burning fireplace Use only the logs pro vided with the fireplace insert Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones vermiculite or rock wool Using these added items can cause soot ing Do not add lava rock around base Rock and debris could fall into the con t
34. lling Sur round Kit GS38 or GS43 pages 8 and 9 Nails or Wood Screws gt el Nailing Al A Flanges a Figure 16 Attaching Fireplace Instert to Wall Studs Mantel Clearances for Insert Installation If there is amantel above masonry fireplace you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening NOTICE Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels be come hot during operation Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch If installed properly these tempera tures meet the requirements of the national product standard Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual NOTICE If your installation does not meet the minimum clearances shown you must do one of the following raise the mantel to an accept able height e remove the mantel INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION A WARNING A qualified ser vice person must connect fire place insert to gas supply Fol low all local codes A CAUTION Never connect heater directly to the propane LP supply This heater requires an ex ternal regulator not supplied In stallthe external regulator between the heaterand propane LP supply Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace insert make sure you have the items listed below e external regulator supplied by installer e piping check local codes
35. llips head screw included with kit in each side see Figure 7 5 Align top panel screw holes Install four Phillips screws do not tighten 6 For model GS43 align six screw holes in side panels with holes in top panel see Figure 9 For model GS38 align two screw holes in side panels with holes in top panel see Figure 9 Insert and tighten screws 7 Carefully inspect fireplace surround assembly Make sure each part fits properly Firmly tighten all screws in stalled during assembly caution Donotovertighten Metal can bend warp or break under excessive strain Phillips Screws Brass Louver Figure 7 Remove Brass Louver Top Surround Panel Louver Screw Holes Phillips Screws 4 Figure 8 Attaching Top Surround Panel 8 Remove three pieces of brass trim from packaging 9 Locate four brass screws two adjust ing plates with set screws and two shims in the brass hardware packet 10 Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 10 11 Slide one end of adjusting plate shim in slot of top brass trim see Figure 10 12 Slide other end of adjusting plate shim in slot on mitered edge of side brass trim see Figure 10 13 While firmly holding edges of brass trim together tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver 14 Repeat for other side 15 Line up holes in brass trim wi
36. me adjust ment knob anywhere between HI and LO Slide the remote selector switch to the REMOTE position see Figure 34 Note The burners may light if hand held remote ON button was on when remote selector switch was last turned off You can now turn the burners on and off with the hand held remote control unit IMPORTANT Do not leave the re mote selector switch in the REMOTE position when the pilot is not lit This will drain the battery IMPORTANT Be sure to press the ON OFF buttons on the hand held remote control unit for up to 3 sec onds to assure proper operation GHRC Series Operation 2a Press the ON OFF button to turn the burners on and off When turning burners off the pilot will remain lit OFF REMOTE Remote Selector Switch in Remote Position Optional Remote Control Figure 34 Setting the Remote Selector Switch Control Knob and Flame Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation Increases Room l FS Temperature in Shows Temperature Setting mS AUTO Mode ey MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE Sea AEM Decreases Room CO Temperature in The Log Heater will 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 under Light ee ee cour AUTO Mode A aro ing Instructions page 14 Heat Setting that has ps Turns Burners On or 2 Depress control knob and light pilot with match Off and Allows You to Choose the Auto Setting been Selected 3 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lig
37. mell gas 11 Set flame adjustment knob to any level between HI and LO A CAUTION Do nottry to adjust heating levels by using the equip ment shutoff valve qualified service technician or gas 6 supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion Press in and turn control knob coun terclockwise to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see Figure 32 D Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been un der water Ignitor Button g ly LO Love A N Flame Adjustment Control Knob Knob Figure 32 Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location Shown as Supplied No Control Options AUTO OFF ON Selector Switch For more information visit www desatech com 14 105648 OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Continued AX WARNING Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF po sition when you are away from home for long periods of time Heater will come on automati cally with selector switch in the ON position Pilot Burner Ignitor Electrode Figure 33 Pilot H TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1 Turn control knob clockwise N to the OFF position 2a Set selector switch in the OFF position 2b If Using Optional Hand Held Re mote Set remote se
38. ndow and or door for ventilation Contact local propane LP gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas leak See Warning statement above Control valve defective Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections pages 11 and 12 Replace control valve Gas odor during combustion Foreign matter between control valve and burner Gas leak See Warning statement above Take apart gas tubing and remove for eign matter Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections pages 11 and 12 Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace insert Note After removing all causes of residue deposits completely clean fireplace and appliance of all residue before reusing appliance 105648 Improper log placement Drafts or other air currents affecting flame pattern Air holes at burner inlet blocked Burner flame holes blocked www desatech com Properly locate logs see Installing Logs page 12 Eliminate source of drafts around heater Clean out air holes at burner inlets Pe riodically repeat as needed Remove blockage or replace burner 19 For more information visit www desatech com DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS FIREPLACE INSERT WIRING DIAGRAM Note For proper operation of optional ac cessories the wires from the switch to the cont
39. nnections for leaks after installing or servicing Cor rect all leaks at once 4 Connect gas supply line to flexible gas line attached to gas regulator of fire place insert see Figure20 Use seal ant on all male pipe threads 5 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections column 3 and page 12 6 Replace log base assembly back into fire place insert Feed flexible gas line into fire place insert base area while replacing log base assembly Make sure the entire flex ible gas line is in fireplace insert base area Reattach log base assembly to fireplace insert with screws removed in step 2 Burners Two Screws Log Base Assembly Figure 19 Removing Log Base Assembly From Fireplace To Fireplace Gas Regulator Equipment Shutoff Valve from Fireplace Gas Regulator Provided with Fireplace Insert To External Regulator Figure 20 Attaching Gas Lines A WARNING Never usean open flame to check for a leak Apply a mixture of liquid soap and water toalljoints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Disconnect appliance from its appli ance main gas valve control valve and equipment shutoff valve from gas sup ply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage fireplace in sert gas regulator 2 Cap off open end of ga
40. nt women people with heart or lung disease or anemia those under the influence of alco hol and those at high altitudes Propane LP Gas Propane LP gas is odor less Anodor making agent is added to the gas The odor helps you detect a gas leak How ever the odor added to the gas can fade Gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace insert A WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance Never place any objects on the heater Fireplace insert front and screen becomes very hot when running fireplace insert Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition Fireplace insert will remain hot for atime after shut down Allow sur faces to cool before touching Carefully supervise young chil dren when they are in the room with fireplace When using the hand held remote accessory keep selector switch in the OFF position to prevent children from turning on burners with remote A WARNING Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace insert Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Cei
41. older 6 Incase any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4 Clean the pilot assembly also A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly There is a small pilot air inlet hole about two inches from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly see Figure 43 With the unit off lightly blow air through the air inlet hole You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available Injector Holder May Be Brass Burner or Aluminum Tube i Depending on Model Primary Air Inlet i Holes Shape of Holes May Vary by Model Figure 42 Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube Ports Slots Burner Tube Pilot Assembly Pilot Air Inlet Hole Figure 43 Pilot Inlet Air Hole LOGS e If you remove logs for cleaning refer to Installing Logs page 12 to properly re place logs e Replace log s if broken or chipped dime sized or larger BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES Air is drawn into the burner through the holes in the fitting at the burner entrance These holes may become blocked with dust or lint Periodically inspect these holes for any blockage and clean if needed Blocked air holes will create soot MAIN BURNER Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heater running All slotted burner flame holes should be open with yellow flame present All round burner flame holes should be open with a small
42. ombustion and venti lation air must be provided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilationsection on page 4 of this manual Save this manual for future reference DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS FIREPLACE INSERT SAFETY INFORMATION A WARNINGS IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble oper ate or service this fireplace in sert Improper use of this fire place insert can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning AX DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death A WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert fireplace hood or other accessory not approved for use with this fireplace Ay WARNING Any outside air ducts and or ash dumps in the fire place must be permanently closed before installing fireplace insert Ay WARNING Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace the chimney flue and fireplace must be cleaned of soot creo sote ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs the fireplace insert may not be working properly Get fresh air at once Have fireplace insert serviced Some people are more affected by carbon monox ide than others These include pregna
43. oper type fireplace insert BLOWER ELECTRICAL HOOKUP This fireplace insert includes a blower assem bly with an electrical cord The electrical cord is five feet in length You must locate fireplace insert within reach of a 120 volt grounded electrical outlet If not install and properly ground GA3555 three prong 120 volt electri cal outlet in fireplace insert Follow instruc tions included in kit see Accessories page 26 INSTALLING SURROUND KIT GS38 or GS43 A CAUTION Close masonry fireplace damper securely before installing fireplace insert If chim ney does not have a damper block or cap top of chimney Fail ure to cap an open chimney could cause drafts that can affect the heater s performance and in crease surface temperatures Ay CAUTION A GS38 or GS43 surround kit accessory must be installed on this fireplace insert before installing into your masonry fireplace or wall opening Note Use the accessory which best covers the existing masonry fireplace opening or wall opening e Model GS38 Surround Kit for use with fireplaces with an opening smaller than 30 H and 38 W e Model GS43 Surround Kit for use with fireplaces with an opening 30 to 36 3 4 H and 38 to 43 W 1 Using a 5 16 nut driver remove two shoulder screws and screen see Fig ure 5 Remove 5 16 screen mount ing shoulder screws do not discard 2 Remove log packaging from firebox cavity 3 Ali
44. ore information visit www desatech com DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS FIREPLACE INSERT uN LIGHTING Note You may be running this INSTRUCTIONS heater for the first time after hook ing up to gas supply If so the con OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT 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 STOP Follow B in the safety in formation column 1 If you don t smell gas go to the next step trol knob may need to be pressed in FOR YOUR SAFETY A WARNING You must operate for 30 seconds or more This will al READ BEFORE this heater with the fireplace in low air to bleed from the gas system LIGHTING sert screen in place Make sure 7 With control knob pressed in press fireplace moer Screens installed and release ignitor button This will A WARNING If you do not fol before running fireplace insert light pilot The pilot is attached to the A front burner If needed keep press dape er ice ei NOTICE During initial operation ing ignitor button until pilot lights ing pro on mada ersonal of new fireplace insert burning Note If pilot does not stay lit con Aa less of i dd logs will give off a paper burning tact a qualified service person or gas a smell Ta ee a ota supplier for repairs Until repairs are This appliance has a pilot which must oi a aa made light pilot with match To light be lighted by h
45. ormation Video 103877 01 Lighting Instruction Plate 100563 01 Warning Plate REMOTE READY MODEL VI33PR ONOaARWD 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 105648 23 For more information visit www desatech com DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS FIREPLACE INSERT ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE INSERT VI33PR For more information visit www desatech com 24 105648 OWNER S MANUAL PARTS L ST 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 FIREPLACE INSERT VI33PR KEY NO PARTNUMBER DESCRIPTION 105517 01 Top Outer Casing 105233 01 Outer Casing 105231 01CK Right Front Side 105230 01CK Left Front Side 098304 01 Phillips Pan Head Screw 10 102455 02 Louvered Door 105518 01CK Firebox Hood 101348 01 Firebox Support 099230 02 Shoulder Screw 101872 03 Firebox Top 101346 01CK Outer Base 105232 01CK Firebox Wrapper 101614 02 Cover and Switch Assembly M11084 26 Hex Screw 10 105519 01CK Screen Assembly 104313 01 Right Pin Hinge 104313 02 Left Pin Hinge 101398 03 Wiring Harness 105649 01 Blower Speed Control 103650 01 Knob 103581 01 Blower M10908 2 Hex Washer Head Screw 101629 01 Plastic Bushing M11084 38 Hex Screw 8 098304 03 Phillips Pan Head Screw 8 M11084 38 Hex Screw 3 x s Blunt Tip
46. ote Control Knobs Ignitor Figure 1 Log Base Assembly Firebox iS Hood Firebox Support Screen J Assembly Figure 2 Fireplace Insert 105648 Remote Selector Switch Optional 14 15 16 17 A Assembly Sy Bottom Louver Assembly OWNER S MANUAL any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water Do not operate fireplace insert if any log is broken Do not operate fireplace insert if a log is chipped dime sized or larger Turn fireplace insert off and let cool be fore servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair fire place insert Operating fireplace insert above eleva tions of 4 500 feet could cause pilot outage To prevent performance problems do not use propane LP fuel tanks of less than 100 lbs capacity One Piece Log Set Top Outer Casing Top Louver Gas Line Access Blower Assembly LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace insert with care Fol low 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 York NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 UNPACKING A CAUTION Do not remove the warning and instruction labels attached to the heater base as sembly These markings
47. ows the gas log heater to be operated in a manually or thermostati cally controlled mode You can turn the gas log heater on and off without ever leaving the comfort of your easy chair RECEIVER AND HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRC SERIES For all models Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off by using a hand held remote control For more information visit www desatech com 26 WALL MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH GWMT1 Not Shown For all models The desired comfort setting can be selected on the wall thermostat and the log heater will automatically cycle from pilot to the heat setting selected WALL MOUNT ON OFF SWITCH GWMS2 Not Shown For all models Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off with a wall switch CLEANING KIT CCK Not Shown Your vent free gas appliance requires regu lar cleaning and maintenance to prevent performance problems This kit gives you the tools and instructions to make it easy to clean all critical areas of your appliance 105648 OWNER S MANUAL NOTES 105648 27 For more information visit www desatech com WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty We make no other warranty expressed
48. res Figure 26 Switch Plate and Wiring Harness Mounting Clips Remote Receiver Figure 27 Installing Remote Receiver Valve Red Wire From Receiver Figure 28 Connecting Wires INSTALLING 9 VOLT BATTERIES Two 9 volt batteries not included are re quired to operate this heater with the wire less hand held remote control set Install one battery in the receiver and one in the hand held remote control unit Note Only use alkaline batteries Installing 9 Volt Battery Not Included in Receiver 1 Locate back of receiver under front burner of heater 2 Locate the battery clip mounted on the back of the receiver 3 Slide a 9 volt battery through the clip Attach the terminal wires to the battery Remote Receiver Battery Clip 9 Volt Battery Figure 29 Installing Battery in Remote Receiver Installing 9 Volt Battery Not Included in Hand Held Remote Control Unit 1 Remove battery cover on back of re mote control unit 2 Attach terminal wires to the battery Place battery into the battery housing 3 Replace battery cover onto remote con trol unit Batter Remote Terminal aaa Control Unit Wires 9 Volt Battery Housing Figure 30 Installing Battery in Hand Held Remote Control Unit GHRC Series 9 Volt Battery Terminal Wires Remote Control Unit Figure 31 Installing Battery in Hand Held Remote Control Unit GHRCTA Series 13 For m
49. rol area of fireplace insert This fireplace insert is designed to be smokeless If logs ever appear to smoke turn off fireplace insert and call a quali fied service person Note During initial operation slight smoking could occur due to log curing and burning of manu facturing residues To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Cleaning and Main tenance page 21 Before using furniture polish wax car pet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated the vapors from these products may create a white pow der residue within burner box or on ad jacent walls or furniture This fireplace insert needs fresh air ven tilation to run properly This fireplace insert has an Oxygen Depletion Sens ing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS shuts down the fireplace if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 4 through 6 If fireplace insert keeps shut ting off see Troubleshooting pages 17 through 19 105648 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 11 Do not run fireplace insert e where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored e under dusty conditions 12 Do not use this fireplace insert to cook food or burn paper or other objects 13 Do not use fireplace insert if any part has been exposed to or under water Immedi ately call a qualified service technician to inspect the fireplace insert and to replace PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION SN Optional Rem
50. rol must be connected exactly as shown in Figure 40 Figure 40 Switch Wiring Diagram CAUTION Labelall wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous opera tion Verify proper operation af ter servicing Variable Fan Switch Fan Switch N O Off 110 115 V A C e Black Green White Blower Motor Figure 41 Blower Wiring Diagram Thermopile SPECIFICATIONS VI33PR Remote Ready Insert Btu Variable 20 000 33 000 Type Gas Propane LP Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Manifold 8 0 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 14 Minimum 11 For input adjustment SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low e pilot will not stay lit e burners will have delayed ignition e heater will not produce specified heat e propane LP gas supply may be low When Gas Quality Is Bad e pilot will not stay lit e burners will produce flames and soot e heater will backfire when lit You may feel your gas pressure is too low or gas quality is bad If so contact your local propane LP gas supplier For more information visit www desatech com 20 REPLACEMENT PARTS Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call D
51. s pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by ei ther using compressed air or opening propane LP supply tank valve 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles form ing show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once Reconnect fireplace insert and equip ment shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 21 Open Equipment Shutoff Valve Closed Figure 21 Equipment Shutoff Valve Continued 11 For more information visit www desatech com DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS FIREPLACE INSERT INSTALLATION Continued 2 Pressurize supply piping system by ei ther using compressed air or opening propane LP supply tank valve 3 Check all joints from propane LP sup ply to equipment shutoff valve see Fig ure 22 Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles form ing show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once Pressure Testing Fireplace Insert Gas Connections 1 Open equipment shutoff valve see Figure 21 page 11 Open propane LP supply tank valve 3 Make sure control knob of fireplace insert is in the OFF position 4 Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to thermostat gas valve see Fig ure 22 Apply mixture of liq
52. th holes on side panels of fireplace surround as sembly Attach with brass plated screws 16 Move fireplace insert and surround as sembly to masonry fireplace opening Make sure fireplace insert and surround assembly fit properly Top Panel Side Panel Figure 9 Attaching Side Panels to Top Panel GS43 Pictured Side Brass sel octaws Top Brass Trim p Slot Adjusting Plate Shim Mitered lot Edge Figure 10 Assembling Brass Trim For more information visit www desatech com 8 INSTALLING HOOD Install hood to top of firebox as shown in Figure 11 Use 7 Phillips screws provided Figure 11 Installing Hood to Firebox INSTALLATION CLEARANCES AR WARNING Maintain the mini mum clearances If you can pro vide greater clearances from floor ceiling and adjoining wall Carefully follow the instructions below This will ensure safe installation Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material Side Wall and Ceiling A Clearances from the side of the fireplace cabinet to any combustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 12 Example The face of a mantel bookshelf etc is made of combustible material and protrudes 3 2 from the wall This com bustible material must be 4 from the side of the fireplace opening see Figure 12 B Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 42 inches
53. ued 17 For more information visit www desatech com DESA INTERNATIONAL UNVENTED PROPANE LP GAS FIREPLACE INSERT TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after ODS pilot is lit 1 Burner orifice clogged 2 Inlet gas pressure is too low 3 Burner orifice diameter is too small 4 Thermopile leads disconnected or im properly connected 5 Burners will not come on in remote po sition 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Main tenance page 21 or replace burner orifice 2 Contact local propane LP gas company Replace burner orifice 4 Reconnect leads see Wiring Diagram page 20 5 Replace battery in transmitter and receiver W Delayed ignition burner 1 Manifold pressure is too low 2 Burner orifice clogged 1 Contact local propane LP gas company 2 Clean burner see Cleaning and Main tenance page 21 or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during combustion 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged Damaged burner Gas regulator defective Ww N 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 21 or replace burner orifice Replace damaged burner Replace gas control WN Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1 Not enough air Gas regulator defective Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing WN 1 Check burner for dirt and debris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance
54. uid soap and water to gas joints Bubbles form ing show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Light fireplace insert see Operating Fireplace Insert pages 14 through 16 Check all other internal joints for leaks 7 Turn off fireplace insert see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 15 Equipment Shutoff Valve INSTALLING LOGS A CAUTION Do not remove the warning and instruction labels attached to the heater base as sembly These markings contain important warranty information A WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury A WARNING After installation and periodically thereafter check to ensure that no flame comes in contact with any log With the heater set to High check to see if flames contact any log If so re position logs according to the log installation instructions in this manual Flames contacting logs will create soot Propane LP Supply Tank Manual Gas Valve Figure 22 Checking Gas Joints For more information visit www desatech com 12 Itis very important to install the logs exactly as instructed Do not modify logs Only use logs supplied with heater 1 Place one piece log set on grate to fit as illustrated in Figure 23
55. urning appliances need fresh air for proper com bustion and ventilation Exhaust fans fireplaces clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate You must provide ad equate fresh air for these appliances This will insure proper venting of vented fuel burning appliances PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54 ANS 2223 1 Sec tion 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications 1 Unusually Tight Construction 2 Unconfined Space 3 Confined Space The information on pages 4 through 6 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and win dows may provide enough fresh air for com bustion and ventilation However in build For more information visit www desatech com 4 ings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is de fined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a con tinuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6 x 10 kg per pa sec m or less with open ings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames
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