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1. one within 12 of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces gama see options 1 and 2 Figure 3 You can also remove door into SER Ne NG To adjoining room see option 3 Figure 3 Follow the National Fuel qy Crawl Gas Code ANSI 2223 IANFPA 54 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion Inlet g e J RE and Ventilation for reguired size of ventilation grills or ducts Air pa Ventilated Inlet Air Crawl Space 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 ceilingand Figure 4 Ventilation Air from Outdoors 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 controlled power vent Heated air entering the attic will activate the pow
2. 11 12 13 14 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 Lo cate propane LP supply tank s outdoors propane LP units only If you smell gas shut off gas supply do not try to light any appliance do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions if you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department This fireplace shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom Do not use this fireplace as a wood burning fireplace Use only the logs provided with the fireplace Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones ver miculite 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 control area of fireplace To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Clean ing and Maintenance page 19 Before using furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated the vapors from these prod ucts may create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run properly This fireplace has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safety shu
3. A WARNING A qualified service person must con nect fireplace to gas supply Follow all local codes A CAUTION Never connect propane LP fireplace directly to the propane LP supply This fireplace requires an external regulator not supplied Install the external regulator between the fireplace and pro pane LP supply 4A WARNING Never connect natural gas fireplace to private non utility gas wells This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas Fonimore information visit www desatech 107172 01F Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace make sure you have the items listed below e external regulator for propane LP unit only supplied by installer e piping check local codes e sealant resistant to propane LP gas e equipment shutoff valve e test gauge connection e sediment trap optional e tee joint e pipe wrench e approved flexible gas line with gas connector if allowed by lo cal 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 dealer See Accessories pages 28 through 30 For propane LP units the installer must supply an external regula tor 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 incom
4. A CAUTION 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 18 Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system between fuel supply and fireplace 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 gas controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong fireplace may not run properly CSA Design Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1 8 NPT Tap Natural Gas From Gas Meter 5 W C to 10 5 W C Pressure Propane LP From External Regulator 11 W C to 14 W C Pressure Cap Nipple Joint Pipe Tee Sediment Trap Figure 18 Gas Connection Purchase the optional CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories pages 28 through 30 Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment CONNECTING EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE TO HEATER CONTROL 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 screen Remove two screws that hold fire place screen in place for shipping These screws are located near top of screen Discard screws Lift fireplace screen up and pull out to remove 2 Remove
5. Figure 8 Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Conventional installation of this fireplace involves installing fire place along with the corner face or cabinet mantel with hearth base accessories against a wall in your home Follow the instructions in this section to install the fireplace in this manner Note The instructions in this section show installation using the cabinet mantel and the G3333F G3334U G3004W G3335F G3007U series hearth base accessories The hearth base accessory shown is optional for this installation You can install fireplace and NAGONI 107172 01F INSTALLATION Conventional Fireplace Installation Cont INSTALLATION Continued Rigid Pipe and Gas Shutoff Valve be BRN Electrical D Outlet Figure 9 Placing Hearth Base Accessory Against Wall cabinet corner mantel directly on the floor The corner mantel accessory cannot be installed with the G3333F G3334U G3004W G3335F G3007U hearth base The corner mantel can be paired with the G3008F G3009U G3010F corner hearth base If mounting fireplace and cabinet or corner mantel to the floor an optional Heiti o G3005J 3005S 3005B Slim Base kit may be installed Base S 1 Assemble cabinet mantel hearth base and trim accessories a O pd Pa AE Assembly instructions are included with each accessory Gas Line Access Hole 2 When installing blower install a properly grounded 120 volt th
6. Continued GHRCTA Series Operation 2b Press the AUTO ON OFF button on the hand held remote control see Figure 33 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 In the AUTO mode the thermostat in the hand held remote unit controls the room temperature To increase 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 en gineered to take an air temperature sample every minute in the auto mode It will not respond immediately to the temperature setting being turned up or down IMPORTANT The hand held remote control unit must be near the fireplace Do not keep the hand held remote control unit too close to the fireplace The thermostat on the hand held remote control unit will heat up too quickly and turn the fireplace off 3 To turn the burners off press the AUTO ON OFF button until OFF lights The pilot will remain lit IMPORTANT To turn the pilot off manually turn the con trol knob on the fireplace to the OFF position Flame Adjustment Knob V ON a H OFF D B REMOTE Ong Control Knob in On Position Selector Switch in Remote Position Optional Remote Control Figure 32 Setting the Selector Switch Control Knob and Flame Adjus
7. Correct all leaks at once Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff valve to gas sup ply Check reconnected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 i 4 Close eguipment shutoff valve see Figure 21 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using com pressed air Check all joints from gas meter to eguipment shutoff valve for natural gas or propane LP supply to eguipment shutoff valve for propane LP see Figures 22 and 23 page 14 Apply non corrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections l 2 Open equipment shutoff valve see Figure 21 Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open propane LP supply tank valve Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to gas control valve see Figures 22 or 23 page 14 Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Light fireplace see Operating Fireplace pages 15 through 17 Check all other internal joints for leaks Turn off fireplace see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 16 Equipment Shutoff Valve O Closed Figur
8. Brass PT32PB Polished Brass PT32P Platinum For all models Optional with built in installation Provides a finished appearance covering rough and or unfinished mantel or wall opening edges etc Polished Brass Trim PT32PB included with mantel accessory CLEANING KIT GCK Not Shown For all models Your vent free gas appliance requires 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 FIREBOX BRICK LINER G8001A Series Not Shown For all models Ceramic fiber firebox liner adds the look of real brick For iors intormation visit www desatech com DESA 107172 01F ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES Continued RECEIVER AND HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRC CGHRC SERIES For all models Allows the gas fireplace to be turned on and off by using a hand held remote control WALL MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH GWMT1 Not Shown For all models The desired comfort setting can be selected on the wall thermostat and the fireplace will automatically cycle from pilot to the heat setting selected WALL MOUNT ON OFF SWITCH GWMS2 Not Shown For all models Allows the gas fireplace to be turned on and off with a wall switch RECEIVER AND HAND HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRCTA CGHRCTA SERIES For all models Allows the gas fireplace to be operated in a manually or thermost
9. 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 for propane LP unit You may feel your gas pressure is too low If so contact your local gas supplier TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation operation or troubleshooting If so contact DESA International s 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 International s technical services web site at www desatech com TEH DESA ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Log Base Assembly Models EFS33NR VSGF33NR EFS33PR 8 VSGF33PR ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY EFS33NR VSGF33NR EFS33PR VSGF33PR Shown 107172 01F PARTS LIST Log Base Assembly Models EFS33NR VSGF33NR EFS33PR 8 VSGF33PR PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual PART NUMBER EFS33NR EFS33PR 104388 02 104388 02 Front Log 1 104390 02 104390 02 Middle Log 2 104392 02 104392 02 Rear Log 3 104394 02 104394 02 Crossover Log 4 098304 01 098304 01 Screw 10 Phillips Black 107485 02 103778 01 O D S Pilot Propane LP 098249 01 098249 01 Nut 101006 02 101006 02 Pilot Bracket 101330 05 101330 05 Front Bur
10. OPERATING FIREPLACE For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Lighting Instructions LIGHTING A WARNING You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is installed before running fireplace NOTICE During initial operation of new fireplace 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 in column 1 2 Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open 3 Set selector switch in OFF position A WARNING Burners will come on automatically within one minute when the selector switch is in the ON position after the pilot is lit a K 5 Press in and turn control knob clockwise x 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 Fol low B in the safety information column 1 If you don t smell gas go to the next step Press in and turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see Figure 29 Note You may be running this heater for the first time after hooking up to gas supply If so the control knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds or more This will al low air to bleed from the gas system A CAUTION Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equipment shutoff
11. Wall 39 38 27 7 8 55 5 8 gt q Figure 14 Rough Opening for Installing in Corner Nails or Wood Screws Y Nailing Flanges N Figure 15 Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs Mantel Clearances for Built In Installation If placing mantel above built in fireplace you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening NOTICE If your installation does not meet the mini mum clearances shown you must do one of the following e raise the mantel to an acceptable height remove the mantel i cec n c om 107172 01F INSTALLATION Built In Fireplace Installation Cont Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location INSTALLATION Continued 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 requirement of the national product standard Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual Mantel Note All Vertical mea surements are from top of fireplace opening to bottom of mantel shelf Minimum Non Combustible Figure 16 Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built In Installation INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION 4A WARNING This appliance requires a 1 2 NPT National Pipe Thread inlet connection to the pres sure regulator
12. and off automatically 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 instruction supplied with thermostat accessory GWMTI For wall switch operation fol low instructions supplied with GWMS2 NOTICE You must light the pilot before using the hand held remote control unit See Lighting Instruc tions on page 15 1 After lighting let pilot flame burn for about one minute Turn control knob to ON position Adjust flame adjust ment knob anywhere between HI and LO Slide the selec tor switch to the REMOTE position see Figure 32 page 17 Note The burners may light if hand held remote ON button was on when 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 selector switch in the RE MOTE 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 seconds 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 cec n c om 107172 01F OPERATING FIREPLACE Optional Remote Operation Cont 1 Optional Blower Operation OPERATING FIREPLACE
13. burner flame pattern The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping at top of blue flame If front burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 37 e turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 16 e see Troubleshooting pages 20 through 22 roko gt ili ALA ALA AA ih Figure 36 Correct Burner Flame Pattern Yellow Tipping NTT ig A A A LI Mi Figure 34 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner v Figure 35 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern MAIN BURNER Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heater running Figure 37 Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern 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 Either remove blockage or replace burner Blocked burner flame holes may create soot For more information visit Www desatechycom 107172 01F CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Burner Injector Holder and Pilot Air Inlet Hole Logs CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE A WARNING Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning A CAUTION You must keep control areas burner and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qua
14. 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 gualified 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 PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO FOUR 4 YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS AND FIVE 5 YEARS ON STAINLESS STEEL BURNERS 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 BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUE
15. cord through ac cess holes in either side of fireplace Note Bushing may be Figure 11 Location of Nailing Flanges moved if necessary Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet 11 Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet mantel Be careful not to scratch or damage hearth base cabinet mantel or any lami E ACRE nate trim on hearth base Remove protective material from top of hearth base and from front of fireplace if any Note You L can secure fireplace to hearth or floor Open lower louver Locate screw holes in bottom of base Tighten wood screws through these holes and into hearth or floor 12 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Con nections page 13 po Figure 12 Inserting Fireplace Into Cabinet Mantel TEH DESA Bopagors information visit www desatech 107172 01F INSTALLATION Built In Fireplace Installation INSTALLATION Continued BUILT IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Built in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed in enclosure This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall If installing a mantel above the fireplace you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 16 page 11 Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner Actual Framing 32 3 3 33 34 546 35 1 2 16 11 46 17 3 4 Height Front
16. 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 Yellow flame in front burner during burner combustion 1 Not enough air 2 Gas regulator defective 1 Check burner s for dirt and debris If found clean burner s see Cleaning and Maintenance page 19 Replace gas regulator Fireplace produces a clicking ticking noise just after burner is lit or shut off 1 Metal expanding while heating or con tracting while cooling This is common with most heaters If noise is excessive contact qualified ser vice person Fireplace produces unwanted odors 1 Heater burning vapors from paint hair spray glues cleaners chemicals new carpet etc See IMPORTANT state ment above Low fuel supply propane LP only Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Wn Wn Open window to ventilate room Stop us ing odor causing products while heater is running Refill supply tank propane LP only Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 13 Fireplace shuts off in use ODS operates Not enough fresh air is available Low line pressure Ne 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged NOR Open window and or door for ventilation Contact local natural or propane LP gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and
17. list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Parts on page 23 of this manual KEY NO ONOaARWNDN For more inf 107172 01F 101357 01 103207 01 102758 02CK 102759 02CK 098304 01 101351 01CK 102455 02 101353 01CK 101712 02 101348 01 099230 01 101872 03 101346 01 101838 03CJ 101514 01 M11084 26 098304 03 101727 03 Top Outer Casing Outer Casing Right Front Side Left Front Side Phillips Pan Head Screw 10 Top Front Top Louver Assembly Middle Front Rail Firebox Hood Firebox Support Shoulder Screw Firebox Top Outer Base Firebox Wrapper Cover Hex Screw 10 Phillips Pan Head Screw 8 Screen Assembly PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 100639 01 103590 01 104313 01 104313 02 M10908 2 Caution Decal Decal Strip Hinge Pin Hinge Pin Screw Slotted Hex Head Tapping fonmation visit www desatech 1 2 1 1 2 4 1 1 1 1 a KI TEH DESA ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES Notice All accessories may not be available for all fireplace models Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer If they can not supply these accessories call DESA International at 1 866 672 6040 for information You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 For all models Equipment shutoff valve wit
18. 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 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 Broken ignitor cable 4 Replace ignitor cable 5 Bad piezo ignitor 5 Replace piezo ignitor 6 Ignitor electrode broken 6 Replace pilot assembly 7 Ignitor electrode positioned wrong 7 Replace pilot assembly When ignitor button is pressed there is 1 Gas supply turned off or equipment 1 Turn on gas supply or open equipment spark at ODS pilot but no ignition shutoff valve closed 2 Control knob not in PILOT position Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines when installed W Depleted gas supply propane LP only ODS pilot is clogged NN 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct shutoff valve 2 Turn control knob to PILOT position 3 Press in control knob while in PILOT position 4 Continue holding down control knob Repeat igniting operation until air is removed 5 Contact local propane LP gas company 6 Cl
19. valve Ignitor Button Flame Adjustment Knob V OO Control Knob AUTO OFF ON Selector Switch Figure 29 Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location Shown as Supplied No Control Options TEH DESA OPERATING FIREPLACE Lighting Instructions Cont To Turn Off Gas To Appliance Manual Lighting Procedure Optional Remote Operation OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued 7 With control knob pressed in press and release ignitor but ton This will light 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 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 counterclockwise s JA to the ON position 10 Wait one minute and switch selector switch to the ON posi tion to light burners 1l Set flame adjustment knob to any level between HI and LO A 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 automatica
20. 9U Series Unfinished G3010F Series Oak Finished For all models The corner hearth base is designed for use with the corner mantels to create a handsome riser for the fireplace Dimensions WxHxD 6 x 52 1 2 x 23 3 4 HARDWOOD HEARTH BASE G3333F Series Walnut Finished G3334U Series Unfinished G3335F Series Oak Finished with Medium Stain G3004W Series Off White Paint For all models The hearth base can be used with the cabinet mantels to create a handsome riser for the fireplace cannot be used with corner mantel Dimensions WxHxD 6 2 x 58 x 28 ie SLIM HEARTH BASE Not Shown G3005J Series Jade Marble Laminate G3005S Series Sandstone Marble Laminate G3005B Series Black Onyx Marble Laminate For all models The slim hearth base allows you to further custom ize your fireplace Dimensions WxHxD 5 8 x 41 7 s x 10 a SS SSS Hearth Base Trim Mantel Trim LAMINATE TRIM FOR HEARTH OR MANTEL G3002J Series Jade Marble Laminate Mantel Trim G3003J Series Jade Marble Laminate Hearth Base Trim G3002S Series Sandstone Marble Laminate Mantel Trim G3003S Series Sandstone Marble Laminate Hearth Base Trim G3002B Series Black Onyx Marble Laminate Trim G3003B Series Black Onyx Marble Laminate Hearth Base Trim For all models Mantel trim for cabinet or corner mantel Hearth base trim for hardwood hearth bases PERIMETER TRIM ACCESSORY Not Shown PT32 Black PT32B Brushed
21. Air for Combustion and Ventilation ALI 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 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 construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the outside 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 win dows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to areas such 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 6 If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed to Determining Fresh Air Flow For Heater Loca tion column 2 Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1
22. DESA UNVENTED VENT FREE GAS FIREPLACE INTERNATIONAL OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL L For more information visit www desatech com EFS33NR EFS33PR VSGF33NR VSGF33PR Remote Ready Fireplace System Shown with optional cabinet mantel hearth base and trim accessories WARNING Improper installa WARNING If the information in this manual is not tion adjustment alteration ser followed EH a fire or paar may hed erg vice or maintenance can cause ing property damage personal injury or loss of life injury or property damage Re Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable fer to this manual for correct vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any installation and operational pro other appliance cedures For assistance or ad ditional information consult a WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS qualified installer service Do not try to light any appliance agency or the gas supplier Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a WARNING This is an unvented neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s gas fired heater It uses air oxy instructions See eee eee installed Provisions for lf you cannot reach your gas supplier call the combustion and ventilation alr fire d
23. Maintenance page 19 Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position 1 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 2 Control valve or gas control defective Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 13 Replace control valve or gas control Gas odor during combustion 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page Take apart gas tubing and remove for eign matter Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections page 13 Dark residue on logs inside of their fireplace Note After removing all causes of residue deposits completely clean fireplace and ap pliance off residue before reusing appliance 1 Improper log placement 2 Drafts or other air currents affecting flame pattern 3 Air holes at burner inlet blocked 4 Burner flame holes blocked Properly locate logs see Installing Logs page 14 Eliminate source of drafts around heater Clean out air holes at burner inlet Peri odically repeat as needed Remove blockage NAGONI 107172 01F WIRING DIAGRAM SPECIFICATIONS REPLACEMENT PARTS SERVICE HINTS TECHNICAL SERVICE WIRING DIAGRAM Note For proper operation of optional accessories the wires from the switch to the control must be connected exactly as shown se i lt IP PSR Thermopile SPECIFICATIONS MODELS EFS33NR amp VSGF33NR Btu Variabl
24. NFPA 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 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 considered a part of the unconfined space Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them For ujors information visit www desatech 107172 01F AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Providing Adequate Ventilation Determining Fresh Air Flow for Heater Location 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 a confined or unconfined space Space Includes the room in which you will install heater 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 Example Space size 20 ft length x 16 ft width x 8 ft ceiling height 2560 cu ft volume of space cu ft volume of space If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied
25. NTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or conseguential 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 BESA INTERNATIONAL 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 www desatech com ll OI Hi 107172 01 Rev F NOT A UPC 07 02 For information about this warranty write For more information visit www di itech com
26. Width Depth 1 Frame in rough opening Use dimensions shown in Figure 13 for the rough opening If installing in a corner use dimensions shown in Figure 14 for the rough opening The height is 33 which is the same as the wall opening above 2 If using blower install and properly ground GA3555 three prong 120 volt electrical outlet in fireplace Follow instruc tions included in kit 3 Install gas piping into fireplace location This installation in cludes 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 pages 11 and 12 4 Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening 5 Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening 6 Attach flexible gas line to gas supply See Connecting Fire place to Gas Supply page 12 7 Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange see Figure 15 8 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Con nections page 13 9 Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet installed in step 2 10 Install brass trim after final finishing and or painting of wall see Figure 7 page 8 For more information visit WWW 33 7 iza 35 1 2 2 Figure 13 Rough Opening for Installing in
27. after the firebox temperature decreases Note It is safe to operate fireplace with blower turned off However the blower helps distribute heated air from the fireplace Follow installation instructions included with the blower accessory formation visit www desatech com DESA INSPECTING BURNERS Pilot Flame Pattern Main Burner Front Burner Flame Pattern INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERN PILOT FLAME PATTERN l l l AX WARNING If front burner flame pattern shows Figure 34 shows a correct pilot flame pattern Figure 35 shows an yellow tipping your fireplace could produce increased incorrect pilot flame pattern The incorrect pilot flame is not levels of carbon monoxide Follow instructions below properly heating the thermocouple When the thermocouple cools Yellow flame on rear burner is normal the heater will shut down If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 35 NOTICE Do not mistake orange flames with yellow e turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 16 tipping Dirt or other fine particles are burned by see Troubleshooting pages 20 through 22 fireplace causing brief patches of orange flame Note The pilot flame on natural gas units will have a slight curve bat flame should be blue ani have na yellow Ouo color Figure 36 shows correct front burner flame pattern Figure 37 shows incorrect front
28. air Your options are as follows N o A Rework worksheet adding the space of an adjoining room If the Ventilation m extra space provides an unconfined space remove door to adjoining Grills Ventilation Grills room or add ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air From eres Or into Adjoining Rigon Inside Building yia Remove Option Door into B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventilation Air From Out doors Adjoining Room Option 3 C Install a lower Btu Hr heater 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 Y ou will need no additional fresh air ventilation 4A WARNING If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an uncon fined space or if the building is of unusually tight gel construction provide adequate combustion and ven tilation air by one of the methods described in the Figure 3 Ventilation Air from Inside Building National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Sec tion 5 3 or applicable local codes A VENTILATION AIR Outlet jovial Air Attic Ventilation Air From Inside Building im Outlet This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space AJ et When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space you must To Attic provide two permanent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and E lt
29. alling Fireplace Screen OPERATING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING A WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing prop erty damage personal injury or loss of life A B 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 gualified service techni cian 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 Bor nora information visit www desatech 107172 01F jaa INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION Installing Logs Cont
30. an be placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear sides or top of your fireplace except where standoff spacers are integrally attached If standoff spacers are attached to your fireplace these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing materials Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest installation See Built In Fireplace Installation pages 10 and 11 IMPORTANT Vent free heaters add moisture 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 Combustion and Ventilation pages 4 through 6 IMPORTANT Make sure the fireplace is level If fireplace is not level log set will not work properly For ors intormation visit www desatech com 107172 01F CHECK GAS TYPE Use the correct gas type natural or propane LP for your fireplace If your gas supply is not correct do not install fireplace Call dealer where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace ELECTRICAL HOOKUP Models GA3700 Series and GA3700T Series Blower Accessories and GA3555 Internal Duplex Kit This fireplace accepts a blower assembly with an electrical cord The electrical cord is five feet in length You must locate fireplace within reach of a 120 volt grounded electrical outlet If not you must install an electrical outlet within reach of fireplace power cord The GA3555 outlet accessory may b
31. atically controlled mode You can turn the gas fireplace on and off without ever leaving the comfort of your easy chair For more information visit www desatech con 107172 01F OWNER S REGISTRATION FORM In order to provide better customer service for this and future purchases we recommend that you register your product with us You can register online at www desatech com If access to our website is not available to you please complete this Owner s Registration Form and mail to the address on the back of this owner s manual Please provide the following product information Brand Comfort Glow Vanguard etc Model EFP33PR VTGH33NR etc Date Purchased Note Keep receipt for warranty verification Serial Number 17 0 9 digit number located on product or identification tag First Name Last Name Address City State Zip Country Home Phone __ E Mail Please answer the following questions to register your product with DESA International 1 Where will the product be used O Living Family Room O Office Warehouse O Utility Shed Outbuilding Garage O Bedroom OBathroom O Other If you bought this product yourself did you plan to purchase this type of product before going into the store O Yes O No Who selected the product O Male O Female O Both 4 What is the population of your area O Under 10 000 O 10 000 to 25 000 O 25 000 to 50 000 O 50 000 to 100 000 O 100 000 to 250 000 O Over 250 000 5 What is your pr
32. ctrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning TROUBLESHOOTING nana 20 WIRING DIAGRAM nan 23 SPEGIFIGANONS ss nasi a sali bje ei Au 23 REPLACEMENT PARTS nn 23 SERVICE MINT Stein iin ene sce uae tet Acetate 23 TECHNICAL SERVICE nn 23 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST 24 AGGESSORIES ae ea ae pee n in ag iaaa eaea raa aier aE 28 OWNER S REGISTRATION FORM 31 WARRANTY INFORMATION Back Cover 4A WARNING Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cause sooting A DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with headaches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs the heater may not be working properly Get fresh air at once Have heater 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 the gas 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 an
33. d burner orifice s 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burners until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by lo cal natural or propane LP gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clear ances see pages 8 through 11 4 Clean burners see Cleaning and Main tenance page 19 or replace burner orifice s White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 1 When heated vapors from furniture pol ish wax carpet cleaners etc may turn into white powder residue 1 Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products Remote does not function GHRC and GHRCTA only 4 ki POF MOPS Ta 107172 01F 1 Battery is not installed Battery power is low formation visit www desatech 1 Replace 9 volt batteries in receiver and remote control TEH DESA TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Continued A WARNING If you smell gas Shut off gas supply Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department IMPORTANT Operating fireplace where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning supplies paint paint remover cigarette smoke cements and
34. d understand all warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater 4A WARNING Any changeto this heater or its controls can be dangerous A WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this fireplace For more information visit WWV 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 front and screen become very hot when running fireplace Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown Allow surfaces to cool before touching Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with fireplace When using the optional hand held remote accessory keep selector switch in the OFF position to prevent children from turning on burners with remote You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen and hood in place Make sure fireplace screen and hood are in place before running heater Keep the appliance area clear and free from combus tible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids tech com 107172 01F SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 1 10
35. e 20 000 33 000 Type Gas Natural Gas Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Manifold 3 5 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 10 5 Minimum s Shipping Weight 122 lbs For input adjustment MODELS EFS33PR amp VSGF33PR Btu Variable 20 000 33 000 Type Gas Propane LP Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Manifold 7 9 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 13 Minimum 11 Shipping Weight 122 lbs For input adjustment For more inf 107172 01F fohmation visit www desatech 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 International s Technical Service Department at 1 866 672 6040 When calling DESA Inter national have ready e your name and address e model and serial numbers of your fireplace e how fireplace was malfunctioning e type of gas used propane LP or natural gas e 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 International at 1 866 672 6040 for referral information When calling DESA International have ready e model number of your fireplace e the replacement part number SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure
36. e 21 Equipment Shutoff Valve Ror ora information visit www desatech com DESA 107172 01F INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections Cont Installing Logs INSTALLATION Continued pi EN Eguipment Shutoff Valve Gas Meter GRA VEKA Gas Control Valve te Figure 22 Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas SSN 7 Equipment a Shutoff Propane LP pra Valve Supply Tank Gas Control Valve Figure 23 Checking Gas Joints for Propane LP Gas INSTALLING LOGS A WARNING Failure to position the parts in accor dance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury A CAUTION Do not remove the metal data plates attached to the heater base assembly The data plates contain important safety and warranty information Each log is marked with a number These numbers will help you identify the log when installing It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed Do not modify logs Only use logs supplied with hea
37. e on in remote po sition 2 Clean burner s see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 19 or replace burner orifice s 3 Reconnect leads see Wiring Diagram page 23 4 Replace battery in transmitter and receiver Delayed ignition of one or both burners 1 Manifold pressure is too low 2 Burner orifice s clogged 1 Contact local natural or propane LP gas company 2 Clean burner s see Cleaning and Main tenance page 19 or replace burner orifice s Burner backfiring during combustion 1 Burner orifice is clogged or damaged 2 Damaged burner 3 Gas regulator defective 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Main tenance page 19 or replace burner orifice s 2 Replace damaged burner 3 Replace gas regulator Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1 Not enough air 2 Gas regulator defective Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing W 1 Check burner for dirt and debris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 19 2 Replace gas control 3 Problem will stop after a few hours of operation Moisture condensation noticed on windows 1 Not enough combustion ventilation air 1 Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti lation reguirements page 4 Heater produces a whistling noise when burners are lit 1 Turning control knob to HI position when burners are cold 2 Air in gas line 3 Air passageways on heater blocked 4 Dirty or partially clogge
38. e used for built in applications with blower accessory installed INSTALLING HOOD Install hood to rail already installed in fireplace as shown in Figure 5 Use 3 Phillips screws provided Hood Screw Figure 5 Installing Hood DESA INSTALLATION Assembling and Attaching Optional Brass Trim Installation Clearances Conventional Fireplace Installation INSTALLATION Continued ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING OPTIONAL BRASS TRIM Included with Mantel Accessory IMPORTANT If you are recessing the firebox in a wall do not attach brass trim at this time See Built In Fireplace Installation pages 10 and 11 Note The instructions below show assembling and attaching brass trim to fireplace 1 Remove packaging from three pieces of brass trim 2 Locate four brass screws two adjusting plates with set screws and two shims in the hardware packet Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 6 4 Slide one end of adjusting plate shim in slot on mitered edge of top brass trim see Figure 6 5 Slide other end of adjusting plate shim in slot on mitered edge of side brass trim see Figure 6 6 While firmly holding edges of brass trim together tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver 7 Repeat steps through 6 for other side 8 Tighten trim hanging screws 10 x 6 25 shoulder into holes in cabinets Place the assembled trim onto fireplace cabinet Align hanging notche
39. ean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 19 or replace ODS pilot assembly 7 Replace gas regulator ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released For more information visit www 1 Control knob not fully pressed in 2 Control knob not pressed in long enough 9 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 sO 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 natural or propane LP gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 19 or replace ODS pilot assembly 5 Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more 6 Replace pilot assembly 7 Replace control valve i cec n c om 107172 01F TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Burner does not light after ODS pilot is lit 1 Inlet gas pressure is too low 1 Contact local natural or propane LP gas company 2 Burner orifice s clogged 3 Thermopile leads disconnected or im properly connected 4 Burner will not com
40. emove fireplace hood from carton insert 5 Check all items for any shipping damage If damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought fireplace PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION This vent free fireplace 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 without the optional blower the fireplace requires no electricity making it ideal for emergency backup heat SAFETY DEVICE This fireplace 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 pilot system shuts off the fireplace if there is not enough fresh air For more information visit Www PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM This fireplace has a piezo ignitor This system reguires no matches batteries or other sources to light fireplace OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORY There are four optional remote controls not included that can be purchased separately for this log heater e wall switch e wall thermostat e hand held ON OFF remote e hand held thermostat remote See Accessories pages 28 through 30 OPTIONAL BLOWER ASSEMBLY ACCESSORY This fireplace accepts an optional blower assembly not included The GA3700TA Series blower operates thermostatically and fea tures a variable speed control The GA3700 Series operates manu ally and also features a variable
41. epartment must be provided Refer to Air for Installation and service must be performed by a Combustion and Ventilation sec qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier tion on page 4 of this manual This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited 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 Save this manual for future reference ODESA TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION 2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION n 3 LOCAL CODES siti veni jasli kjub dei ole tija 4 UNPACKING cceeen ins RANAH ASIAN NE eni 4 PRODUCT FEATURES asish ste wheats le bah oad 4 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 4 INSTALLATION oct sentient vont een gali sele angeli 7 OPERATING FIREPLACE ee eee ee eee sunkiai ao teeeeaee 15 INSPECTING BURNERS e eee eee eee teens tee eeeeeeeenaes 18 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 0 0 ee eee eee 19 SAFETY INFORMATION A WARNINGS IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble operate or ser vice this heater Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion ele
42. er vent For more information visit WWW lesatech com 107172 01F INSTALLATION Check Gas Type Electrical Hookup Installing Hood INSTALLATION NOTICE This heater is intended for use as supple mental heat Use this heater along with your primary heating system Do not install this heater as your primary 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 4A WARNING A qualified service person must in stall fireplace Follow all local codes 4A WARNING Never install the fireplace ina bedroom or bathroom ina recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flam mable objects are less than 42 inches from the front top or sides of the heater e in high traffic areas e in windy or drafty areas A CAUTION This fireplace creates warm air cur rents These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace Installing fireplace next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities such as but not limited to tobacco smoke aromatic candles cleaning fluids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may discolor walls or cause odors Note Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations Wall or framing material c
43. h 1 8 NPT tap Fits 1 2 NPT pipe BLOWER ACCESSORY GA3700 amp GA3700T SERIES For all models Manual variable control and automatic thermostat variable control A blower will increase air flow to maximize heat distribution DUPLEX OUTLET KIT GA3555 Not Shown For all models For built in installation when accessory blowers are used INFORMATION VIDEO 108917 01 For all models A care and maintenance video is available by calling 1 866 672 6040 For more information visit Www CORNER MANTEL GM36F Series Walnut Finished GM37U Series Unfinished GM202F Series Oak Finished For all models Shown with optional base and laminate hearth and mantel trim accessories Space saving corner mantels feature mold ings fluting and medallion Dimensions H xW xD 48 7 4 x 60 7 s x 34 3 4 CABINET MANTEL GM11F Series Walnut Finished GM12U Series Unfinished GM13F Series Oak Finished with Medium Stain GM102W Series Off White Paint For all models Shown with optional base and laminate hearth and mantel trim accessories Mantel features moldings fluting and medallion Dimensions WxHxD 48 x 56 3 4 x 22 7 4 i cec n c om 107172 01F ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES Continued CORNER HEARTH BASE G3008F Series Walnut Finished G300
44. imary source of heat O Propane LP Gas O Fuel Oil OWood MO Natural Gas O Electric O Other 6 How was the product installed O Professional Installer O Self O Other 7 Cost of product excluding sales tax 8 Cost to install product 9 Type of store where product was purchased O Hardware O Propane Dealer O Natural Gas Utility Co Home Center Builder s Supply O Fireplace or Hearth Shop O Farm Store O Other 10 What motivated you to buy this product O Sudden Cold Weather O Replace Older Model O D I Y Home Project O Emergency Back Up Heat O Heater was on Sale O Energy Savings High Efficiency Construction Project Other 11 How did you learn about this product brand O Advertising O Relative or Friend O Store Display O Other 12 Level of Education of Purchaser O Some High School O Completed High School O Completed College O Completed Graduate School 13 Age of Purchaser O Under 20 O20 29 O30 39 O40 49 O50 59 O 60 or Over 14 Buyer s total annual household income O Under 15 000 O 15 000 to 19 999 O 20 000 to 34 999 O 35 000 to 49 999 O 50 000 to 74 999 O 75 000 to 99 999 O 100 000 and Over 15 Store where product was purchased Name City State 16 In choosing this product how important were the following Not Important Somewhat Important Very Important Availability Price Brand Name Overall Quality Heat Output Made in USA Warranty Local Service Value for Price Prior Brand Experience Control
45. ing gas pressure heater regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent point ing down as shown in Figure 17 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet A 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 fireplace If pipe is too small undue loss of pressure will occur External Propane LP Regulator Supply Tank Vent Pointing Down Figure 17 External Regulator on Propane LP Supply Tank with Vent Pointing Down TE BESA INSTALLATION Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location Cont Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply INSTALLATION Continued Installation must include an eguipment shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from fireplace see Figure 18 IMPORTANT Install eguipment shutoff valve in an accessible location The eguipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance Check your building codes for any special reguirements for locating eguipment 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 fireplace valves Never use sealant on flare threads
46. lified service person Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting bedding mate rial pet hair etc CLEANING 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 com pressed air in a can You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position If using compressed air in a can please follow the direc tions on the can If you don t follow directions 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 38 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again Remove any large particles of dus
47. lly with selector switch in the ON position Ignitor Electrode Ignitor Pilot Burner Electrode Pilot Burner Figure 30 Pilot Natural TO TURN OFF GAS Figure 31 Pilot Propane LP 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 Remote Set 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 e Turn control knob clockwise x to the PILOT position e Use remote control manual OFF button e Set selector switch in the OFF position For more information visit www MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting Instructions page 15 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 column 1 OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION Note All remote control accessories must be purchased sepa rately see Accessories pages 28 through 30 Follow instruc tions included with the remote control Thermostat Control Operation Optional GHRCTA Series Only The thermostat control set ting on the remote control unit can be set to any comfort level between WARMER and COOLER The burners will turn on
48. ner Assembly 100999 05 100999 02 Rear Burner Assembly 102257 08CJ 102257 08CJ Base Assembly 098271 10 098271 10 Ignitor Cable 103410 01CK 103410 01CK Firebox Bottom 102445 01 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 101004 08 101004 02 Front Burner Injector 104241 02 104241 02 Switch Bracket 103782 01 103782 01 Valve Bracket 099387 12 099387 12 Pilot Tube 102846 02 102846 02 Burner Tube 097809 02 097809 02 Adapter M12461 26 M12461 26 10 32 Screw 098265 02 098265 02 Elbow Male 103781 01 103781 02 Gas Valve Assembly 099998 01 099998 01 Switch 101004 11 101004 01 Rear Burner Injector M11084 26 M11084 26 Hex Screw 10 101628 03 101628 03 Flex Hose M11084 38 M11084 38 Screw 901056 01 901056 01 3 8 Flare x 1 2 NPT 103284 03 103284 03 Wiring Harness SBSsapHaAtnhHaeaease ae Pe oa oe sn nnn nn nnn in PRA ET SB Ba A a PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 100563 01 100563 01 Warning Plate 1 103877 01 103877 01 Lighting Instructions Plate 1 FOr mogo IMFO anka kJ RAVE VAVA Ve I T 1 4 Yel ihe TEH DESA 107172 01F ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Fireplace Models EFS33NR VSGF33NR EFS33PR 8 VSGF33PR ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE i EFS33NR VSGF33NR EFS33PR VSGF33PR For more information visit WWW de ge udje piieie 11 107172 01F PARTS LIST FIREPLACE EFS33NR VSGF33NR EFS33PR VSGF33PR PARTS LIST Fireplace Models EFS33NR VSGF33NR EFS33PR 8 VSGF33PR This
49. own Top Louver Top Outer Assembly Se Casing Fireplace Hood Firebox Support Optional Blower Assembly Not Included 0 0 Screen Assembly Bottom Louver Assembly Figure 2 Fireplace VSGF33NR Shown TEH DESA LOCAL CODES UNPACKING PRODUCT FEATURES AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care Follow all local codes In the absence of local codes use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 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 Note Where listed vented decorative logs are required thermostat operation is not permitted UNPACKING A CAUTION Donotremove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly The data plates 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 Re move packing Note The hood is located in the packing on the right hand side of the heater front Lift the heater off the bottom tray 2 Locate two screws above top corners of the fireplace screen Remove and discard these screws Lift fireplace screen up and pull out to remove 3 Remove protective packaging applied to logs log base assem bly and fireplace R
50. p 2 page 12 To Fireplace Gas Regulator Equipment Shutoff Valve Provided by Installer Flexible Gas Line from Propane LP i To External Fireplace Gas Regulator S Regulator Natural Gas To Gas Meter Figure 20 Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS A WARNING Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or servicing Correct all leaks at once WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once A CAUTION Make sure external regulator has been installed between propane LP supply and fireplace See guidelines under Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply page 12 Pressure Testing gas Supply Piping system Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Disconnect fireplace with its main gas valve control valve and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pres sures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage fireplace regulator Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using com pressed air Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak
51. ree prong electrical outlet at fireplace location if an outlet is not there If possible locate outlet so cabinet mantel will cover it when installed see Figure 9 Cabinet Mantel 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 pages 11 and 12 4 Place hearth base accessory against wall at installation loca tion Cut an access hole in hearth top to run flexible gas line to fireplace see Figure 9 Make sure to locate access hole so cabinet mantel will cover it when installed Note You can secure base to floor using wood screws Countersink screw heads and putty over 5 Route flexible gas line through access hole in hearth base 6 Center cabinet mantel on hearth base see Figure 10 Make sure mantel is flush against wall Break off nailing flanges see Figure 11 with hammer or pliers Nailing Place cardboard or other protective material on top of hearth Flanges base Carefully set fireplace on protective material with back of fireplace inside mantel opening 9 Attach flexible gas line from fireplace gas regulator to gas sup ply See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply page 12 10 If blower is installed route blower electrical
52. s Location Thermostat Remote or Manual Operation Ease of Operation Special Features Salesperson s Recommendation Friend Relative s Recommendation Portability Quiet Operation OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO0OJ0O OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO0OJ0O OOOOOOCOOOOOOOOO0OJ0O ddVl Postage Reguired BESA INTERNATIONAL 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 TAPE NOTES NOTES For mors intormation visit www desatech com DESA 107172 01F 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 DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four 4 years and five 5 years on stainless steel burners from the date of first purchase provided that the product has been properly installed operated and maintained in accordance with all 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 reguired to restore this heater to proper operating
53. s on trim with hanging screws on side of fireplace see Figure 7 Push trim firmly into place sliding hanging notches over hanging screws a Side Brass Adjusting Set Screws Trim Plate SE Slot Mitered Edge Figure 6 Assembling Brass Trim TN C pe o irena Screws Hanging Notches on Trim Assembled m Brass Trim S INSTALLATION CLEARANCES A WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances If you can provide greater clearances from floor ceil ing 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 com bustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 8 Example The face of a mantel bookshelf etc is made of combustible material and protrudes 3 2 from the wall This combustible material must be 4 from the side of the fireplace opening see Figure 8 B Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 42 inches MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS Top Left and Bottom Right Sides and Rear o 16 o t 121 4 10 2 8 5 4 Example 7 57 4 id 3 2 e 19 4 7 8 7 16 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 a 5 1 Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall INCHES
54. screws that attach log base assembly to fireplace see Figure 19 Carefully lift up log base assembly and remove from fireplace see Figure 19 Note If adding the G8000A series brick liner accessory install it now Follow instructions in G8000A accessory kit A CAUTION Do not pick up log base assembly by burner This could damage burner Only handle base by grates 3 Route gas line provided by installer from equipment shutoff valve to fireplace Route flexible gas supply line through one of the access holes NOTICE Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibility from the fireplace see Figure 20 page 13 The flexible gas supply line connection to the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible 107172 01F INSTALLATION Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply Cont Checking Gas Connections INSTALLATION Continued 4 Attach the flexible gas line to gas supply see Figure 20 Check tightness of flexible gas line attached to gas regulator of fire place see Figure 20 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Con nections Replace log base assembly back into fireplace Feed flexible gas line into fireplace base area while replacing log base as sembly Make sure the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace base area Reattach log base assembly to fireplace with screws removed in ste
55. speed control The blower circulates heated air from the fireplace into the room Use of blower is optional See Accessories pages 28 through 30 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION A WARNING This heater shall not be installed ina confined space or unusually tight construction un less provisions are provided for adequate combus tion and ventilation air Read the following instruc tions to insure proper fresh 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 good to make your home energy efficient 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 cec n c om 107172 01F AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued PROVIDING ADEGUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 I NFPA 54 Section 5 3
56. t dirt lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle 5 Blow air into the primary air holes on the injector holder 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 39 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 For more inf 107172 01F fohmation visit www desatech gt ae Injector Holder Ports Slots an SS Burner Tube 0 Primary Air Ag Inlet Holes Figure 38 Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube Ports Slots Burner Tube Pilot Assembly Pilot Air Inlet Hole Figure 39 Pilot Inlet Air Hole LOGS If you remove logs for cleaning refer to Installing Logs page 14 to properly replace logs e Replace log s if broken or chipped dime sized or larger TEH DESA TROUBLESHOOTING 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 AX WARNING Turn off heater and let cool before servicing Only a qualified service person should
57. ter 1 Place front log 1 on top of the grate Make sure the notches in the bottom of the log fit over the grate prongs see Figure 24 Push back of log flush with metal grate bar 2 Rest middle log 2 behind metal posts on front burner Make sure the grooves in the bottom of the log fit over the grate Bring the log forward next to the metal posts see Figure 25 3 Slide the grooves in the back of the rear log 3 against the rear grate prongs Make sure the peg on the log is on top see Figure 26 4 Place the crossover log 4 on the rear log and the middle log Make sure the peg on the rear log is in the hole in the bottom of the crossover log The crossover log should fit in the cutout of the middle log see Figure 27 5 Install fireplace screen by slipping notches of fireplace screen over screws on front of fireplace see Figure 28 page 15 A WARNING You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is in place before running fireplace Middle Log 2 Front Log 1 Metal Post Grate Figure 25 Installing Middle Log 2 Figure 24 Installing Front Log 1 Crossover Log 4 Hole Groove in Back of Log Burner Figure 26 Installing Rear Log 3 Figure 27 Installing Crossover Log 4 i cec n c om 107172 01F INSTALLATION Continued Screws for Mounting Screen Figure 28 Inst
58. tment Knob for Remote Operation POr MIS 107172 01F Increases Room Temperature in s SI AUTO Mode Decreases Room The Log Heater will PTs Temperature in Automatically Cycle AUTO M between Pilotand Nhat oo UTO Mode the Heat Setting that me Sao Turns Burners On or has been Selected 0 Off and Allows You Shows Temperature Setting to Choose the Auto Setting Figure 33 Thermostat Hand Held Remote Control Unit Selections GHRCTA Series Only OPERATION A WARNING This fireplace has a three prong grounded electrical plug This plug helps protect you against electrical shock Only connect plug to a properly grounded three prong receptacle Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug Locate the blower switch by opening lower louver on fireplace Blower switch is located at lower left inside louver door The GA3700TA thermostat controlled blower has a variable speed control with an ON OFF switch The blower will start when the thermostat senses a sufficient increase in firebox temperature The GA3700 variable speed blower also has an ON OFF switch built into the variable speed control Note for GA3700TA Only If you are using GA3700TA blower your fireplace and blower will not turn on and off at the same time The fireplace 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
59. toff system The ODS shuts down the fireplace if enough fresh air is not available See Air for Combustion and Ventila tion pages 4 through 6 If fireplace keeps shutting off see Troubleshooting pages 20 through 23 Do not run fireplace e where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored e under dusty conditions Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other objects Do not use fireplace if any part has been exposed to or under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to in spect the fireplace and to replace any part of the control sys tem and any gas control which has been under water Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken Do not operate fireplace if a log is chipped dime sized or larger Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing Only a quali fied service person should service and repair fireplace For more In ge 107172 01F Za ako la RAZI www desatech SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 15 Operating fireplace above elevations of 4 500 feet could cause pilot outage 16 To prevent performance problems in propane LP units do not use propane LP fuel tanks of less than 100 Ibs capacity pro pane LP units only 17 Provide adequate clearances around air openings PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Crossover Middle Log D P Log 0 Rear k K Log Front Log Rear Burner Front Burner Optional Remote Control Figure 1 Log Base Assembly VSGF33NR Sh
60. with grills or open ings 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 Maximum Btu Hr the space can support Example 3 168 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 heater 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 Do not include direct vent gas appliances Direct vent draws com bustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors Example Gas water heater _ 40 000 Btu Hr Vent free heater 33 000 Btu Hr Total 73 000 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 TEH DESA AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Determining Fresh Air Flow for Heater Location Cont Ventilation Air AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued The space in the example on page 5 is a confined space because the actual SSS Btu Hr used is more than the maximum Btu Hr the space can support You SSS must provide additional fresh

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