Desa GS38 User's Manual
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1. 5 Remote Control Accessories 5 Product Eealures edet 6 Air For Combustion and Ventilation 6 InstallatiOri nete necp 8 Operating Fireplace 19 Inspecting 22 Cleaning and 23 Wiring Diagrams Troubleshooting Specifications Replacement Parts Technical Service irent 29 Service Hips eee eee 29 Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List 30 IACCESSONIES A n 34 Warranty Information Back Cover SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING Improper in stallation adjustment al teration service or main tenance can cause in jury or property damage Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures For assistance or addi tional information con sult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING This is an un vented gas fired heater It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is installed Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Air for Combustion and Ven tilation section on page 6 of this manual www desatech com This appliance may be in stalled in an aftermarket permanently located manufactu2. dealer See Accessories page 34 For propane LP units the installer must supply an external regulator The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 of water If you do not reduce incoming gas pres sure heater regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 13 page 13 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet www desatech com 113195 01C INSTALLATION Continued A CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace insert If pipe is too small undue loss of volume will occur Installation must include an 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 14 IMPORTANT Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance Check your building codes for any special re quirements for locating equipment shutoff valve to fireplaces Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged fi
3. PARTS LIST FIREPLACE INSERT MODELS VI33NRB AND VI33PRB This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace insert When ordering parts follow the instruc tions listed under Replacement Parts on page 29 of this manual PART NO 105517 01 105233 01 lak lek 098304 01 102455 02 105518 01CK 099230 02 Pk 101614 02 M11084 26 105519 01CK 104313 01 104313 02 101398 03 E 105649 01 103650 01 103581 02 i M10908 2 101629 01 098304 01 M11084 38 098544 01 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN mm 101784 01 DESCRIPTION Top Outer Casing Outer Casing Right Front Side Left Front Side Phillips Pan Head Screw 10 Louvered Door Firebox Hood Firebox Support Shoulder Screw Firebox Top Outer Base Firebox Wrapper Cover and Switch Assembly Screw 10 Screen Assembly Right Pin Hinge Pin Hinge Wiring Harness Blower Speed Control Knob Blower Washer Head Screw Plastic Bushing Phillips Pan Head Screw 8 Screw 8 Clamp Magnet Catch Not a field replacement part A o So oB E 5 Bs a ie Bs BB ES 2 113195 01C www desatech com 33 ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace insert accessories from your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories call DESA Heating Products Sales Department at 1 866 672 6040 for information You can also writ
4. Replace gas control 26 www desatech com 113195 01C OBSERVED PROBLEM Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE TROUBLESHOOTING REMEDY Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1 Not enough air 1 Check burner for dirt debris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 23 2 Gas regulator defective 2 Replace gas control 3 Residues from manufacturing 3 Problem will stop after a few processes and logs curing hours of operation Moisture condensation noticed 1 Not enough combustion ven 1 Refer to Air for Combustion on windows tilation air and Ventilation requirements page 6 Heater produces a whistling 1 Turning control knob to HI 1 Turn control knob to LO noise when burner is lit position when burner is cold position and let warm up for a minute 2 Air in gas line 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural or propane LP gas company 3 Air passageways on heater 3 Observe minimum installation blocked clearances see page 11 4 Dirty or partially clogged 4 Clean burner see Cleaning burner orifice and Maintenance page 23 or replace burner orifice White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture When heated vapors from furniture polish wax carpet cleaners etc may turn into white powder residue Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax cleaners or similar pro
5. Failure to keep the primary air opening s of the burner s clean may resultin sooting and property damage BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas This provides a clean 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 inspected yearly by a qualified service person We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local computer store hardware store or home center may carry compressed 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 directions on the can If you don t follow directions on the can you could damage the pilot assembly 113195 01C www desatech com 23 CLEANING AND Clean the pilot assembly also A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot as MAI NTENANCE sembly There is a small pilot air inlet hole about Continued 2 from where the pilot flame comes out of the 1 Shut off the unit including the pilot Allow pilot assembly see Figure 41 With the unit off the unit to cool for at le
6. do not install fireplace insert Call dealer where you bought fireplace insert for proper type fireplace insert WARNING This appliance is equipped for natural or pro pane LP gas Field conversion is not permitted ELECTRICAL HOOKUP Blower Accessory This fireplace insert includes a blower assembly 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 electrical outlet in fireplace insert Follow instructions included in kit see Accessories page 34 INSTALLING SURROUND KIT GS38 OR GS43 A CAUTION Close masonry fireplace damper securely be fore installing fireplace insert If chimney does not have a damper block or cap top of chimney Failure to cap an open chimney could cause drafts that can affect the heater s performance and increase surface temperatures CAUTION A GS38 GS43 surround kit accessory must be installed on this fireplace insert before installing into your ma sonry fireplace or wall opening Note Use the accessory which best covers the existing masonry fireplace opening or wall opening Model GS38 Surround Kit for use with fire places with an opening smaller than 30 H and 38 W Model GS43 Surround Kit for use with fire places with an opening 30 to 36 4 H and 38 to 43 W Us
7. fireplace opening see Figure 11 B Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 42 121 4 1012 834 7 Example E 3 2 g dA 7 8 7116 FIREBOX 5 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 INCHES Minimum 16 from Side Wall Figure 11 Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall Mantel Clearances for Insert Installation If there is a mantel above masonry fireplace you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening see Figure 12 page 12 NOTICE Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch If installed properly these temperatures 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 clear ances shown you must do one of the following raise the mantel to an accept able height remove the mantel 113195 01C www desatech com 11 INSTALLATION Continued Wall board or facing material above fireplace may be of Mantel Shelf combustible material including decorative mantel ornaments or other similar projec tions off of the facing material Fireplace Fireplace Insert A Noncombustible Materia
8. ODS pilot Thermocouple connection loose at control valve Thermocouple damaged Control valve damaged 15 2 Press in control knob fully After ODS pilot lights keep con trol knob pressed in 30 seconds Fully open equipment shutoff valve A Contact local natural or propane LP gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 23 or replace ODS pilot assembly Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more Replace pilot assembly Replace control valve Burner does not light after ODS pilot is lit Burner orifice clogged Inlet gas pressure is too low Thermopile leads disconnected or improperly connected Burners will not come on in remote position 2 3 4 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 23 or replace burner orifice Contact local natural gas company Reconnect leads see Wiring Diagrams page 24 Replace battery in transmitter and receiver Delayed ignition burner Manifold pressure is too low Burner orifice clogged 25 Contact local natural pane LP gas company Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 23 or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during com bustion w N Burner orifice is clogged or damaged Damaged burner Gas regulator defective 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 23 or replace burner orifice Replace damaged burner
9. 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 GCK Not Shown For all models Your vent free gas appliance re quires regular 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 INFORMATION VIDEO 108917 01 For all models A care and maintenance video is available by calling 1 866 672 6040 You may also email your request to productsupport desaint com FIRE CRACKLE CF6 A Not Shown For all models Creates the sound of a real burn ing fire 34 www desatech com 113195 01C 5 113195 01C www desatech com 35 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 or implied LIMITED WARRANTY VENT FREE GAS FIREPLACE INSERT DESA Heat
10. Wiring errors Holes May Vary can cause improper and dan by Medal gerous operation Verify proper Figure 40 Injector Holder On Outlet operation after servicing Burner Tube Ports Slots Burner Tube Figure 42 Switch Wiring Diagram Pilot Assembly Variable Fan Switch Fan Switch N O Off Pilot Air Inlet Hole Red 110 115 V A C Blower E White Motor Figure 43 Blower Wiring Diagram Figure 41 Pilot Inlet Air Hole 24 www desatech com 113195 01C TROUBLESHOOTING A WARNING Turn off heater and let cool 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 Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation POSSIBLE CAUSE OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at ODS pilot E 2 uo up aD Ignitor electrode not con nected to ignitor cable Ignitor cable pinched or wet Piezo ignitor nut is loose Broken ignitor cable Bad piezo ignitor Ignitor electrode broken Ignitor electrode positioned wrong REMEDY 1 2 3 4 6 Ts Reconnect ignitor cable Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base panel of log set Nut is located behin
11. air at once Have fireplace serviced Some people are more affected by carbon monoxide than others These include pregnant women people with heart or lung disease or anemia those under the influence of alcohol and those at high altitudes Natural and Propane LP Gas Natural and Propane LP gases are odorless An odor making agent is added to these gases The odor helps you detect a gas leak However 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 WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous WARNING Donotuse a blow er insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this fireplace AX WARNING Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace insert Avoid any drafts that alter burnerflame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner pat terns can cause sooting WARNING Any outside air ducts and or ash dumps in the fire place must be permanently closed before installing fireplace insert AR 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 Due to high temperatures t
12. 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 continue 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 pat terns often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 36 shows a correct pilot flame pattern 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 turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appli ance page 20 see Troubleshooting page 25 Note The pilot flame on natural gas units will have a slight curve but flame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color Pilot Burner Thermocouple Pilot Burner Natural Gas Propane LP Gas Figure 36 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner Pilot Burner Thermocouple Natural Gas Propane LP Gas Figure 37 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern 22 www desatech com 113195 01C INSPECTING BURNERS Continued BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 38 shows a correct burner flame pattern Figure
13. log base assembly back into fireplace insert Feed flexible gas line into fireplace insert base area while replacing log base A WARNING Never use an sembly Make sure the entire flexible gas line open flame to check for a leak is in fireplace insert base area Reattach log Applyanoncorrosive leak detec base assembly to fireplace insert with screws tion fluid to all joints Bubbles removed in step 2 page 13 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 with its appliance main gas valve control valve and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system d Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage fireplace insert gas regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by either open 0 Log Base SS 0 ing propane LP supply tank for propane LP gas Assembly Y Gas or opening main gas valve located on or near Line gas meter or using compressed air Access Check all joints of gas supply piping system Figure 15 Removing Log Base Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to Assembly From Fireplace Insert all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Reconnect fireplace insert and equipment shut off valve to gas supply Check reconnected fittings for leak
14. property damage per sonal injury or loss of life A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly 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 s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department 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 tech nician or gas supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion 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 under water LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 3 NOTICE During initial operation of new fireplace insert burning logs will give off a paper burning smell Open damper or window to vent smell This will only last a few hours 1 STOP Read the safety information column 1 Make sure equipment shutof
15. 39 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern Tf burner flame pattern is incorrect turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appli ance page 20 see Troubleshooting page 25 Figure 38 Correct Flame Pattern with Control Knob Set to High Flame Figure 39 Incorrect Flame Pattern with Control Knob Set to High Flame 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 become blocked by debris or rust with no flame present If so turn off heater and let cool Remove blockage blocked burner flame holes will create soot CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning CAUTION You must keep control areas burner and circu lating air passageways of heater clean Inspect these areas of heater before each use Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person Heater may need more frequent clean ing due to excessive lint from carpeting pet hair bedding material etc WARNING
16. 72 01 M11084 38 M12461 26 103284 03 098265 02 103782 01 103781 01 098271 10 102445 01 098304 01 099998 01 104241 01 103587 01 097809 02 101628 03 M50104 02 M11084 26 099918 02 099387 12 103877 01 100563 01 DESCRIPTION Back Log Front Log Crossover Log ODS Pilot ODS Pilot ODS Nut Pilot Tube Pilot Tube Burner Outlet Tube Burner Outlet Tube Burner Retainer Spring Burner Orifice Injector Burner Orifice Injector Burner Screw 8 x 38 104236 01CK Painted Base Assembly 104236 01CK Painted Base Assembly Screw 10 x 32 Firebox Bottom Wiring Harness Elbow Male Valve Bracket Gas Control Valve Ignitor Cable Piezo Ignitor Screw Switch Remote Switch Bracket Switch Plate Male Connector Flexible Connector Hose Bushing Screw 10 x 38 Pilot Regulator Pilot Tube Valve to Regulator PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN mmm _Lighting Instruction Plate Warning Plate Not a field replacement part Maange B MUS 1 1 E EE 59 E p c g E RS IN 629 gt 305 gt E E lt 113195 01C www desatech com 31 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE INSERT MODELS VI33NRB AND VI33PRB 32 www desatech com 113195 01C KEY 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 i 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
17. CT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUD ING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO FOUR 4 YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE AND DESA HEATING PRODUCTS LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA HEATING PRODUCTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE 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 DESA HEATING PRODUCTS 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 www desatech com Rev C 113195 01 05 06 NOT A UPC
18. Figure 17 Equipment Shutoff Valve Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Meter af Manual Gas Valve Figure 18 Checking Gas Joints Natural Gas Equipment Shutoff Valve Propane LP Supply Manual Gas Valve Figure 19 Checking Gas Joints Propane LP Gas FIREPLACE INSERT INSTALLATION INTO MASONRY FIREPLACE Installation of this fireplace insert involves in stalling fireplace insert into an existing masonry fireplace If using a mantel above the fireplace you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 12 page 12 Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace insert in this manner Minimum Insert Fireplace Opening Height 25 9he 26 1 4 Front Width 34 55e 35 Depth 16 17 1 4 1 Use dimensions shown in Figure 20 page 16 for the masonry fireplace opening 2 Install and properly ground GA3555 three prong 120 volt electrical outlet in fireplace insert Follow instructions included in kit see Accessories page 34 113195 01C www desatech com 15 INSTALLATION Continued 3 Install gas piping to fireplace location This installation includes an approved flexible gas line if allowed by local codes after the equip ment shutoff valve The flexible gas line must be the las
19. Top Edge of Fireplace Insert Shipping Screw S DISCARD 994 Top Surround wl Panel Shipping Screw DISCARD Figure 5 Removing Screws and Screen Phillips Screws 4 Surround Side Figure 8 Attaching Top Surround Panel Top Panel Screen Mounting Shoulder Screws NI 5167 Phillips Screws Side Panel Phillips Screw Figure 9 Attaching Side Panels to Top Figure 6 Attaching Left Surround Side Panel Panel 10 www desatech com 113195 01C INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING HOOD Install hood to top of firebox as shown in Figure 10 Use 5 Phillips screws provided to attach hood to fireplace insert and 2 Phillips screws provided to attach hood and surround sides to fireplace insert Figure 10 Installing Hood to Firebox INSTALLATION CLEARANCES AY WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances If you can provide 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 page 12 Example The face of a mantel bookshelf etc is made of combustible material and protrudes 12 from the wall This combus tible material must be 4 from the side of the
20. VANGUARD UNVENTED VENT FREE GAS FIREPLACE INSERT OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL We recommend that our 4 A products be installed and 9 serviced by professionals who E are certified in the U S by NFI Da a National Fireplace Institute eee www nficertified org Shown with GS38 Surround Kit and S G8010 Brick Liner Accessories VI33NRB AND VI33PRB 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 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 supplier s instructions 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 INSTALLER Leave this manual with the appliance CONSUMER Retain this manual for future reference For more information visit www desatech com TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information 1 2 CodeS gt ETUR 5 ener tree 5 Product Identification
21. When calling DESA Heating Products have ready model number of your heater the replacement part number TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation operation or troubleshooting If so contact DESA Heating Products Technical Service Department at 1 866 672 6040 When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready You can also visit DESA Heating Products techni cal services web site at www desatech com SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burners will have delayed ignition heater will not produce specified heat propane LP gas supply may be low You may feel your gas pressure is low If so contact your local natural or propane LP gas supplier 113195 01C www desatech com 29 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS VI33NRB AND VI33PRB Note Items 27 and 28 are for natural gas only QC 24 a C gt S Caro lo 30 www desatech com 113195 01C PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace insert When ordering parts follow the instruc tions listed under Replacement Parts on page 29 of this manual KEY NO 1A 1B 1C 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Pn 28 PART NO 1113548 02 113549 02 113550 02 103779 01 103778 01 098249 01 099387 14 099387 09 111331 13 104229 03 111124 01 099056 26 099056 19 1027
22. a confined or unconfined space Space Includes the room in which you will install fireplace plus any adjoining rooms with doorless pas sageways or ventilation grills between the rooms Do not include direct vent gas appliances Di rect vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors Example Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr Vent free fireplace 33400 Btu Hr Total 73000 Btu Hr 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 63 360 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 maxi mum Btu Hr the space can support You must provide additional fresh air Your options are as follows A Rework worksheet adding the space of an adjoin ing room If the extra space provides an unconfined space remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air From Inside Building page 8 B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventila tion Air From Outdoors page 8 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 un confined space You will need no additional fresh air ventilatio
23. ast thirty minutes lightly blow air through the air inlet hole You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air 2 Inspect burner pilot and primary airinlet holeson is not available injector holder for dust and dirt see Figure 40 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in LOGS the burner see Figure 41 Ifyou remove logs for cleaning refer to Install 4 Check the injector holder located at the end ing Logs page 17 to properly replace logs 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 BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES Replace log s if broken or chipped dime sized or larger injector holder Air is drawn into the burner through the holes in 6 Incase any large clumps of dust have now been the fitting at the burner entrance These holes may pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4 become blocked with dust or lint Periodically inspect these holes for any blockage and clean if Injector Holder needed Blocked air holes will create soot May Be Brass or Aluminum WIRING DIAGRAMS Depending on Model Note For proper operation of optional accessories the wires from the switch to the control must be con nected exactly as shown in Figures 42 and 43 A CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when Primary Air Inlet Holes Shape of servicing controls
24. blunt object Manual Mode Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn on the hand held remote control 2 Press the MANU button to turn on the fireplace 3 Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn off the fireplace Auto Thermostatic Mode 1 Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn on the hand held remote control Press AUTO button to select this mode Set the desired room temperature by press ing the TEMP or buttons Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn off the fireplace Note Do not leave the hand held remote in the AUTO mode close to the fireplace The radiant heat from the fireplace will turn off the fireplace Ideally place the hand held remote in the center of the room facing towards the fireplace Note Do not hold the hand held remote for a long time Body temperature will affect its operation in the AUTO mode Safety Features When away from home for an extended period of time or as a child safety feature to prevent accidental ignition of the fireplace the receiver ON OFF REMOTE switch should be in the OFF position Digital Display Shows Temperature and Settings A Turns Locks Hand Held System to zu Remote On Prevent or Off and Accidental 80 220577 Vy Allows You Ignition 5 to Choose the Manual Turns r Setting Burners On or Off Selects Auto Setting Increases and Decreases Room Temperature in AUTO Mode Figure 35 Therm
25. ch as joints around window and door frames between sole plates and floors between wall ceiling joints between wall panels at penetrations for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings If your home meets all of the three criteria above you must provide additional fresh air See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 8 If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed to Determining Fresh Air Flow for Heater Location page 7 6 www desatech com 113195 01C AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NF PA 54 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 aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as 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 considered a part of the unconfined space Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have
26. crews that attach log base assembly to fireplace insert see Figure 15 page 14 Care fully lift up log base assembly and remove from fireplace insert see Figure 15 page 14 Note If adding the G8010 series brick liner acces sory install it now Follow instructions in G8010 accessory kit CAUTION Donotpick up log base assembly by burners This could damage burners Only handle base by grates 113195 01C www desatech com 13 INSTALLATION To Fireplace Continued Gas Regulator Equipment Shutoff Valve 3 Route gas supply line through access opening of fireplace insert see Figure 15 NOTICE Most building codes Flexible Gas Line i from Fireplace Gas do A inc Regulator Provided Natural M connections exible gas line with Fireplace Insert To Gas Meter is provided to allow accessibility from the fireplace see Figure 16 Figure 16 Attaching Flexible Gas Lines The flexible gas supply line con Together nection to the equipment shutoff CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS valve should be accessible 4 Connect gas supply line to flexible gas line Awarnine Testall gas piping tached to gas regulator of fireplace insert see and connections internal and Figure 16 Use sealant on all male pipe threads external to unit for leaks after 5 Check all gas connections for leaks See installing or servicing Correct Checking Gas Connections all leaks at once 6 Replace
27. d Attic Outlet Air To Attic To Crawl Space Inlet Air Ventilated Inlet Air Crawl Space Figure 4 Ventilation Air from Outdoors 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 circulate the heat throughout the house In the event of a power outage you can use this heater as your primary heat source WARNING A qualified ser vice person mustinstall fireplace insert Follow all local codes WARNING Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF po sition before installing heater 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 from the front top or sides of the fireplace insert in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas 8 www desatech com 113195 01C INSTALLATION Continued A CAUTION This firep
28. d base panel Replace ignitor cable Replace piezo ignitor Replace pilot assembly Replace pilot assembly When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition uy Gas supply turned off or equip ment shutoff valve closed Control knob not in PILOT position Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position Air in gas lines when installed Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve Turn control knob to PILOT position Press in control knob while in PILOT position Continue holding down con trol knob Repeat igniting op eration until air is removed 5 Depleted gas supply propane 5 Contact local propane LP gas LP only company 6 ODS pilot is clogged 6 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 23 or replace ODS pilot assembly 7 Gas regulator setting is not 7 Replace gas control correct 113195 01C www desatech com 25 OBSERVED PROBLEM Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE TROUBLESHOOTING REMEDY ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released 1 2 3 4 Control knob not fully pressed in Control knob not pressed in long enough Equipment shutoff valve not fully open Pilot flame not touching ther mocouple which allows ther mocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This problem could be caused by one or both of the following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged
29. ducts Remote does not function GHRCB and GHRCTB Series only Battery is not installed Bat tery power is low Replace 9 volt batteries in receiver and hand held remote control Fireplace insert produces a clicking ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling This is normal with most fireplaces If noise is exces sive contact qualified service person 113195 01C www desatech com 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued building 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 Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Fol low the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department IMPORTANT Operating fireplace insert where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning sup plies 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 POSSIBLE CAUSE OBSERVED PROBLEM REMEDY Fireplace insert produces un wanted odors Fireplace insert burning va pors from paint hair spray glues cleaners chemicals new carpet etc see IMPOR TANT statement above Low fuel supply pro
30. e Set remote selector switch in the OFF position to keep from draining 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 Useremote control manual OFF button Set remote selector switch in the OFF position MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting Instructions page 19 2 Depress control knob and light pilot with match 3 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Now follow steps 9 through 11 under Lighting Instructions column 1 Hm OPTIONAL HAND HELD 8 REMOTE OPERATION Note All remote control accessories must be purchased separately see Accessories page 34 Follow instructions included with the remote control NOTICE You must light the pilot before using the hand held re mote control unit See Lighting Instructions on page 19 After lighting let pilot flame burn for about one minute Turn control knob to ON posi tion Adjust flame adjustment knob anywhere between and LO Slide the selector switch to the REMOTE position see Figure 33 page 21 Note The burner may light if hand held remote was on when selector switch was last turned off You can now turn the burner on and off with the hand held remote control unit IMPORTANT Do not leave the se
31. e panels of fireplace surround assembly At tach with screws provided see Figure 22 9 Move heater and surround assembly to fire place opening Make sure heater and surround assembly fit properly Set Top Side Adjusting Screws Surround Surround Plate Trim Trim Slot him Mitered Mitered Edge Edge Figure 21 Assembling Surround Trim Fireplace Surround 6 Screws 4 Trim Figure 22 Attaching Trim to Fireplace Surround 16 www desatech com 113195 01C INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING LOGS AX CAUTION Do not remove the warning and instruction labels at tached to the heater base assembly These markings contain important warranty and safety information AR WARNING Failure to position the parts inaccordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury WARNING After installa tion and periodically thereafter check to ensure that no flame comes in contact with any log With the heater set to check toseeifflames contactany log If So reposition logs according to the log installation instructions in this manual Flames contact ing logs will create soot It is very important to install the logs exactly as instructed Do not modify logs Only use logs supplied with heater 1 4 Place back log 1 on grate to fit as illustrated in Figu
32. e to the address listed on the back page of this manual FIREPLACE SURROUND KIT GS38 AND 6543 BLACK Surround Kit Required for Installation Allows insert to be fitted to fireplace opening A surround is required for installation Note Use the accessory which best covers the existing masonry fireplace opening Model GS38 Surround Kit for use with fireplaces with an opening smaller than 30 H and 38 W Model GS43 Surround Kit for use with fire places with an opening 30 to 36 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 HRC200 SERIES For all models Allows the gas log heater to be op erated in a manually or thermostatically controlled mode You can turn the gas log heater on and off without ever leaving the comfort of your easy chair A wall mount docking station is included RECEIVER AND HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT HRC100 SERIES For all models Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off by using a hand held remote con trol A wall mount docking station is included WALL MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH GWMT1 Not Shown For all models
33. f valve is fully open Set switch to OFF position WARNING Burners will come on automatically within one minute when the remote selector switch is in the ON posi tion after the pilot is lit 4 Press in and turn control knob clockwise 4 N to the OFF position Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information in column 1 If you don t smell gas go to the next step Press in and turn control knob counter clockwise gt to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see Figure 31 Note You may be running this heater for the first time after hooking up to gas sup ply If so the control knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds or more This will allow air to bleed from the gas system Ignitor Button TO WARNING You must ate this heater with the fireplace insert screen in place Make sure fireplace insert screen is installed before running fire place insert 113195 01C 5 O lt AUTO Jon OFF A ON Flame Control Selector Switch Adjustment Knob Knob Figure 31 Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location Shown as Supplied No Control Options www desatech com 19 OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Continued 7 With control knob pressed in press and release ignitor button This will ligh
34. g and instruction labels Support attached to the heater base as sembly These markings contain important warranty and safety 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 Screen the right hand side of the heater front Liftthe Assembly 2 heater off the bottom tray Bottom Louver Gas Line 2 Locate two screws above top corners of the Assembly Blower Access fireplace insert screen Remove and discard Assembly these screws Lift fireplace insert screen up and pull out to remove Figure 2 Fireplace Insert 3 Remove protective packaging applied to logs log base eens e al REMOTE CONTROL 4 Remove fireplace insert hood from carton ACCESSORIES insert There are four optional remote controls that can be 5 Check all items for any shipping damage If purchased separately for this fireplace insert damaged promptly inform dealer where you wall switch bought fireplace insert wall thermostat hand held ON OFF remote hand held thermostat remote See Accessories page 34 113195 01C www desatech com 5 PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION This vent free fireplace insert is clean burning It requires no outside venting There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney Heat is generated by both realistic flames and glowing embers When used wi
35. good to make your home energy effi cient your home needs to breathe Fresh air must enter your home All fuel burning appliances need fresh air for proper combustion and ventilation Exhaust fans fireplaces clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate You must provide adequate 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 ANSI Z223 1 NF PA 54 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation All spaces in homes fall into one of the three fol lowing ventilation classifications 1 Unusually Tight Construction 2 Unconfined Space 3 Confined Space The information on pages 6 through 8 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation Unusually Tight Construction The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation However in buildings of unusually tight construction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight construction is defined as con struction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the out side atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6 x 10 kg per pa sec m or less with openings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and caulking or sealants are applied to areas su
36. he appliance should be located out oftraffic 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 insertfrontand screen become very hot when running fireplace insert Keep children and adults away from hot sur faces to avoid burns or cloth ing ignition Fireplace insert will remain hot for a time after shutdown Allow surfaces 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 113195 01C www desatech com SAFETY INFORMATION 10 This fireplace insert needs fresh air ventila Continued tion to run properly This fireplace insert has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safety You must operate this fireplace systemi The ODS the E d replace insert if not enough fresh air is avail insert with the fireplace insert able See Air for Combustion and Ventilation screen and hood in place Make page 6 If fireplace insert keeps shutting off sure fireplace insert screen and see Troubleshooting page 25 hood are place before running 11 Do not run fireplace insert fi replace insert where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored K under dusty conditions eep the appl
37. iance area clear 12 Do not use this fireplace insert to cook food and free from combustible ma or burn paper or other objects terials gasoline and other flam 13 Do not use fireplace insert if any part has been mable vapors and liquids exposed to or under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the 1 This appliance is only for use with the type of fireplace insert and to replace any part of the gas indicated on the rating plate This appliance control system and any gas control which has is not convertible for use with other gases been under water 2 Do not place propane LP supply tank s in 14 Do not operate fireplace insert if any log is side any structure Locate propane LP supply broken Do not operate fireplace insert if a tank s outdoors propane LP units only log is chipped dime sized or larger 3 If you smell gas 15 Turn fireplace insert off and let cool before shut off gas supply servicing Only a qualified service person do not try to light any appliance should service and repair fireplace insert e do not touch any electrical switch donotuse 16 Operating fireplace insert above elevations of any phone in your building 4 500 feet could cause pilot outage e immediately call your gas supplier from a 17 To prevent performance problems with pro neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s pane LP units do not use propane LP fuel instructions tanks of less than 100 lb capacity propane LP
38. if you cannot reach your gas supplier call units only the fire department 18 Provide adequate clearances around air 4 This fireplace insert shall not be installed in a openings bedroom or bathroom 19 The installer must mechanically attach the 5 Do not use this fireplace insert as a wood burn marking supplied with the vent free fireplace ing fireplace Use only the logs provided with insert to the inside of the firebox of the the fireplace insert solid fuel burning fireplace or listed firebox 6 Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine enclosure into which the unvented fireplace cones vermiculite or rock wool Using these insert is installed added items can cause sooting Do notadd lava 20 Trim panels and surrounds must not seal rock around base Rock and debris could fall ventilation openings in fireplace into the control area of fireplace insert 21 Cutting any sheet metal parts of the solid fuel 7 This fireplace insert is designed to be smoke burning fireplace or listed ventless firebox less If logs ever appear to smoke turn off enclosure in which the vent free fireplace fireplace insert and call a qualified service insert is to be installed is prohibited person Note During initial operation slight 22 Tf the factory built fireplace has no gas ac smoking could occur due to log curing and cess hole s provided an access hole of 1 5 burning of manufacturing residues 37 5mm diameter or less may be drilled 8 Toprevent
39. ing 5 16 nut driver remove two shipping screws and screen see Figure 5 page 10 Discard these screws Remove 5 16 screen mounting shoulder screws do not discard Remove log packaging from firebox cavity Align holes in left surround side panel with screen mounting screw holes Replace 5 16 screen mounting shoulder screws removed in step see Figure 6 page 10 Do not tighten Install Phillips screw in bottom see Figure 6 page 10 Repeat for right side 113195 01C www desatech com 9 INSTALLATION A Continued CAUTION Do not overtight en Metal can bend warp or break 4 Using Phillips screwdriver remove four under excessive strain screws attaching top louver see Figure 7 5 Place top surround panel at top of fireplace 9 Install trim after final finishing and or painting insert Bottom edge of panel will slide under of wall top edge of insert Align top panel screw holes with those in insert Install four 10 Phillips screws do not tighten See Figure 8 6 Align screw holes in side panels with holes Phillips in top panel see Figure 9 Insert and tighten Screws lt 10 Phillips screws ae 7 Reinstall louver removed in step 4 8 Carefully inspect fireplace surround assembly Make sure each part fits properly Firmly tighten all screws installed during assembly Screen Mounting Shoulder Top Louver Screw 4 DO NOT DISCARD Figure 7 Removing Louver lt lt f
40. ing Products 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 Heating Products Authorized Service Center Warranty part s MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and or DESA Heating Products 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 THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODU
41. l May Project Off this Surface above the Insert Hood 16 19 21 Y Wire mesh Screen Figure 12 Minimum Mantel Clea INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION Note All vertical measurements are Supplied Hood Must from top of insert hoc Be Used at All Times opening to bottom of mantel shelf rances for Fireplace Insert Installation Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace insert make sure you have the items listed below A WARNING A qualified service person must connect fireplace Insert to gas supply Follow all local codes external regulator supplied by installer piping check local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas equipment shutoff valve test gauge connection CAUTION Never connect propane LP heater directly to the propane LP supply This heater requires an external regulator not supplied Install the exter nal regulator between the heater and propane LP supply sediment trap tee joint pipe wrench approved flexible gas line with gas connector if allowed by local codes not provided A CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Purchase the optional CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your AX WARNING Never connect natural gas fireplace insert to private non utility gas wells This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas
42. lace in sert creates warm air currents These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace insert Installing fireplace insert next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fireplace insert where impurities such as but not lim ited to tobacco smoke aromatic candles cleaning fluids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may discolor walls or cause odors WARNING Before installing a solid fuel burning fireplace the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot creo sote ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner Note Your Vanguard fireplace insert is designed to be used in zero clearance installations 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 directly against wall or framing materials IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add moisture to the air Although this is beneficial installing fire place in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Combustion and Ventilation page 6 IMPORTANT Make sure the fireplace insert is level If fireplace insert is not level log set will not work properly CHECK GAS TYPE Use the correct gas type natural or propane LP for your unit If your gas supply is not correct
43. lector switch in the REMOTE or ON position when the pilot is not lit This will drain the battery 20 www desatech com 113195 01C OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Continued Flame Adjustment Knob A PILON 5 slg E A REMOTE Control Knob in On Position Remote Selector Switch in Remote Position Optional Hand Held Remote Control Figure 33 Setting the Remote Selector Switch Control Knob and Flame Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation ON OFF SERIES MODEL HC100 Hold the control button on the hand held remote until burner turns on Hold the control button again until burner turns off see Figure 34 TO LOCK press both buttons on hand held remote control until light stops flashing Hand held remote control is now locked If the fire is on it will be turned off automatically In the locked state the light will not light up when any button is pressed TO UNLOCK press both buttons together on hand held remote control until the light stops flashing The hand held remote is now unlocked am Indicator Light Control Button Turns Burners On and Off Figure 34 On Off Hand Held Remote Control Unit HRC100 THERMOSTAT SERIES MODEL HRC200 The hand held remote can be operated using either the manual mode MANU or thermo static mode AUTO see Figure 35 To select Fahrenheit Centigrade mode display carefully press the C F mode button with the end of a paper clip or similar
44. n WARNING If the area in which the fireplace may be oper ated 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 oneofthe methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSIZ223 1 NFPA 54 Section 5 3 or applicable local codes 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 Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine the maximum Btu Hr the space can support volume of space x 20 Maxi mum Btu Hr the space can support Example 3168 cu ft volume of space x 20 63 360 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 Gas furnace Btu Hr Vented gas heater Btu Hr Gas fireplace logs Btu Hr Other gas appliances Btu Hr Total Btu Hr 113195 01C www desatech com T AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining un confined space When ventilating to an adjoining unco
45. nfined space you must provide two perma nent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces see options and 2 Figure 3 You can also remove door into adjoining room see option 3 Figure 3 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts if Ventilation Grills Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining or Into Adjoining Room Room Option 2 Option 1 Remove NES z Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two permanent 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 ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 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 con trolled power vent Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent Any outside air ducts and or ash dumps in the fireplace shall be permanently closed at the time of appliance installation gt Ventilate
46. ng Remote Receiver White Wire From Receiver Ais Ae P d Valve Wire From Receiver Figure 28 Connecting Wires INSTALLING 9 VOLT BATTERIES Two 9 volt batteries not included are required to operate this heater with the wireless 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 Remote Receiver Terminal Wires Battery 9 Volt Battery Clip Figure 29 Installing Battery in Remote Receiver 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 4 Attach the terminal wires to the battery Installing 9 Volt Battery Not Included in Hand Held Remote Control Unit 1 Remove battery cover on back of remote control unit 2 Attach terminal wires to the battery Place battery into the battery housing 3 Replace battery cover onto remote control unit Remote Batter y Control Unit Cover Terminal Wires Battery Housing 9 Volt Battery Figure 30 Installing Battery in Hand Held Remote Control Unit 18 www desatech com 113195 01C OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT m FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING A WARNING If you do not fol low these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing
47. ostat Hand Held Remote Control Unit HRC200 113195 01C www desatech com 21 OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Continued Auto Shutoff Feature 1 If the average room temperature exceeds 82 degrees Fahrenheit 28 degrees Centi grade the hand held remote control will perform a safety override and shut the fireplace off This feature is not available in the MANU mode 2 The receiver continuously receives signals from the hand held remote to control the room temperature If the hand held remote is misplaced obstructed or for any reason cannot transmit to the receiver the receiver will shut off the fireplace after 8 minutes Key Pad Lock Feature This feature allows the user to lock unlock the keypad on the hand held remote in the MANU or AUTO mode to prevent inadvertent operation i e children operating the hand held remote control etc The keypad is locked in either on or off Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn the unit on or off mi OPTIONAL BLOWER OPERATION Locate the blower switch by opening lower lou ver 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 posi tion 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
48. pane LP only Gas leak See Warning statement above 1 Open window and ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while fireplace insert is running Refill supply tank propane LP only Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 14 Fireplace insert shuts off in use ODS operates Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position Gas odor during combustion Not enough fresh air is avail able Low line pressure ODS pilot is partially clogged Gas leak See Warning statement above Control valve defective Foreign matter between con trol valve and burner Gas leak See Warning statement above Open window and or door for ventilation Contact local natural gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 23 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 14 Replace control valve Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 14 Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace insert Note After removing all causes of residue deposits completely clean fire place and appliance of all residue before reusing appliance Improper log placement Drafts or other air currents affecting flame pattern Air holes at burner inlet blocked Burner flame holes blocked 4 Prope
49. re 23 Make sure middle section at bottom of log set is seated into U shaped cutout in center of chassis see Figure 23 IMPORTANT Make sure log does not cover any burner ports see Figure 24 Place front log 2 against front grate prongs as shown in Figure 23 Place crossover log 3 on top of front and back logs as shown in Figure 23 Place lava rock around base of heater if desired AX WARNING You must oper ate this fireplace insert with the fireplace insert screen in place Make sure fireplace insert screen is in place before running fire place insert Burner Ports Crossover Log 3 M Pn S urner Chassis Figure 23 Installing Log Set Screws for Mounting Screen Figure 25 Installing Fireplace Insert Screen 113195 01C www desatech com 17 INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES GHRCB and GHRCTB Installing Remote Receiver Unit 1 Disconnect switch wires from the control valve Remove screws attaching switch plate p p 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 Figure 27 6 Connect wires as shown in Figure 28 Remote Switch Ignitor Bracket Screw Figure 26 Switch Plate and Wiring Harness Mounting Clips Remote Receiver Figure 27 Installi
50. red mobile home where not prohib ited by local codes 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 Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer State of Massachusetts The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Mas sachusetts Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas fired supplemental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit Vent free gas products are prohibited for bedroom and bathroom installation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 113195 01C SAFETY INFORMATION Continued A WARNING This productcon tains and or generates chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble op erate or service this fireplace Improper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explo sion electrical Shock and carbon monoxide poisoning AX DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with head aches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs the fireplace may not be working properly Get fresh
51. replace valves WARNING Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum LP gas We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 14 Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater S Propane LP External Supply Tank Regulator Vent Pointing Down ROM 2532 Figure 13 External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment 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 Supplied Flexible Gas Line Propane LP From External Regulator 11 i W C to 14 CSA Design Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve With From Gas Meter 5 W C to 10 5 W C Pressure 1 8 NPT Tap 3 Minimum a Cap Pipe Tee Nipple Joint Sediment Trap Figure 14 Gas Connection Purchase the optional CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 34 CONNECTING FIREPLACE INSERT TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed 5 16 hex socket wrench or nut driver Phillips screwdriver sealant resistant to propane LP gas not provided 1 Remove fireplace insert screen Lift fireplace insert screen up and pull out to remove 2 Remove s
52. rly locate logs see In stalling Logs page 17 Eliminate source of drafts around heater Clean out air holes at burner inlet Periodically repeat as needed Remove blockage 28 www desatech com 113195 01C SPECIFICATIONS VI33NRB Rating 22 000 30 000 Btu Gas Type Natural Gas Ignition Piezo Pressure Manifold 3 5 w c Inlet Gas Pressure inches of water Max 10 5 Minimum 5 VI33PRB Rating 22 000 30 000 Btu Gas Type Propane LP Gas Ignition Piezo Pressure Manifold 8 0 w c Inlet Gas Pressure inches of water Max 14 Minimum 11 For input adjustment 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 DESA Heating Products Technical Service Department at 1 866 672 6040 When calling DESA Heating Products have ready your name and address model and serial numbers of your heater how heater was malfunctioning type of gas used propane LP or natural gas purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the 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 Heating Products at 1 866 672 6040 for referral information
53. s 14 www desatech com 113195 01C INSTALLATION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Figure 17 2 Pressurize supply piping system by either open ing propane LP supply tank for propane LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter or using compressed air 3 Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve for natural gas see Figure 18 or propane LP supply to equipment shutoff valve for propane LP see Figure 19 Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE INSERT GAS CONNECTIONS 1 Open equipment shutoff valve see Figure 17 2 Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open propane LP supply tank valve 3 Make sure control knob of fireplace insert is in the OFF position 4 Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve for natural gas see Figure 18 or propane LP supply to equipment shutoff valve for propane LP see Figure 19 Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Lightfireplace insert see Operating Fireplace Insert page 19 Check all other internal joints for leaks 7 Turn off fireplace insert see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 20 Open Equipment Shutoff Valve Closed
54. t item installed on the gas piping See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location page 12 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 13 6 Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet installed in step 2 7 Carefully place fireplace insert into masonry fireplace 8 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections page 14 9 Install trim after final finishing and or painting of wall see Figure 22 26 1 4 Figure 20 Rough Opening for Installing in Masonry Fireplace ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING TRIM 1 Remove three pieces of surround trim from packaging 2 Locate four 6 screws two adjusting plates with set screws and two shims in the hardware packet 3 Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 21 4 Slide one end of adjusting plate shim in slot of top surround trim see Figure 21 5 Slide other end of adjusting plate shim in slot on mitered edge of side surround trim see Figure 21 6 While firmly holding edges of trim together tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver Repeat steps 3 through 6 for other side Line up holes in surround trim with holes on sid
55. t pilot The pilot is attached to the front burner If needed keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights Note If pilot does not stay lit contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with match To light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure 8 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob e If control knob does not pop out when released contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 4 through 8 9 Slightly push in and turn control knob coun terclockwise the ON position 10 Wait one minute and switch selector switch to the ON position to light burners 11 Set flame adjustment knob to any level between HI and LO A CAUTION Do not try to ad just heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve AX WARNING Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF position 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 l Pilot Burner Ignitor Ignitor S Electrode Electrode Natural Gas Propane LP Gas Figure 32 Pilot TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater 1 Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position 2a Set selector switch in the OFF position 2b If Using Optional Hand Held Remot
56. the creation of soot follow the instruc through the lower sides or bottom of the firebox tions in Cleaning and Maintenance page 23 in a proper workmanlike manner This access 9 Before using furniture polish wax carpet hole must be plugged with noncombustible cleaner or similar products turn heater off If insulation after the gas supply line has been heated the vapors from these products may installed create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 4 www desatech com 113195 01C SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT Continued IDENTIFICATION 23 Refractory glass doors screen rails screen Th Pi mesh and solid fuel log grates if applicable pru can be removed from the fireplace before installing the unvented fireplace insert Optional 24 Smoke shelves shields and baffles may be Remote removed if attached by mechanical fasteners Control LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace insert with care Follow all local codes In the absence of local codes use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Control Available from American National Standards Institute Inc Piezo Switch Optional 1430 Broadway Ignitor New York NY 10018 Figure 1 Log Base Assembly National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch Park Top Louver Assembly Top Outer Quincy MA 02269 Casing Firebox UNPACKING Hood CAUTION Donotremovethe Firebox warnin
57. thout the blower the fireplace insert re quires no electricity making it ideal for emergency backup heat SAFETY DEVICE This fireplace insert has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free room heaters The ODS system shuts off the fire place insert if there is not enough fresh air PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This fireplace insert has a piezo ignitor This sys tem 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 AX WARNING This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construc tion unless provisions are provid ed for adequate combustion and ventilation air Read the following instructions to insure properfresh air for this and other fuel burning appliances in your home Today s homes are built more energy efficient 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
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