Page 2 - SAFETY INFORMATION; DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:; Early signs of carbon monoxide; WARNINGS; WARNING: Any change to this heater or its; TABLE OF CONTENTS
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 2 Due to high temperatures, the appliance should belocated out of traffic and away from furniture anddraperies. Do not place clot...
Page 3 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION; Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly, Split Oak Set; Continued
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 3 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly, Split Oak Set Rear Log RearBurner Crossover Log Middle Log Front Log Fro...
Page 4 - PRODUCT FEATURES; OPERATION; WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a; LOCAL CODES; American National Standards Institute, Inc.; UNPACKING; The hood is located in the packing on the right; WARNING: Do not remove the data plates at-
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 4 AIR FOR COMBUSTION ANDVENTILATION Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New mate-rials, increased insulation...
Page 5 - Unusually Tight Construction; per kw) of the aggregate input rating; AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 5 5 DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FORHEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined orUnconfined Space Use this work sheet to de...
Page 6 - Ventilation Air From Inside Building; Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into; Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors; WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 6 VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space.When ventilat...
Page 7 - Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance; CAUTION: This fireplace creates warm air cur-; Figure 5 - Installing Hood; INSTALLING HOOD; Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although; CHECK GAS TYPE; INSTALLATION
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 7 7 INSTALLATION Continued Note: Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or framing material ...
Page 8 - Figure 7 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace; If you are recessing the firebox in a wall, do not attach; CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION; WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If; Figure 8 - Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 8 INSTALLATION Continued Figure 7 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace Figure 6 - Assembling Brass Trim IMPORTANT: If you are rece...
Page 9 - Figure 9 - Placing Hearth Base Accessory Against Wall; Figure 10 - Installing Cabinet Mantel; Bushing may be; Figure 12 - Inserting Fireplace Into Cabinet Mantel
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 9 9 Figure 9 - Placing Hearth Base Accessory Against Wall Electrical Outlet Hearth Base Rigid Pipe andGas Shutoff Valve Gas LineA...
Page 10 - Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation; Figure 14 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner; Actual; Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet installed in step 2.
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 10 Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimumclearance between...
Page 11 - WARNING: A qualified service person must con-; Figure 17 - External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down; Installation Items Needed; Figure 18 - Gas Connection; WARNING: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant; Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 11 11 Pipe Tee Nipple Cap Joint INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper ...
Page 12 - Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System; Correct all leaks at once.; CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS; WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections; • Phillips screwdriver; CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY; CAUTION: Do not pick up log base assembly by; Figure 19 - Removing Log Base Assembly From Fireplace
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 12 Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect fireplace with its appl...
Page 13 - Figure 21 - Equipment Shutoff Valve; Figure 22 - Checking Gas Joints; Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections; Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position.; WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accor-; INSTALLING LOGS; CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates attached
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 13 13 Equipment Shutoff Valve Propane/LPSupply Tank INSTALLATION Continued Figure 21 - Equipment Shutoff Valve ON POSITION OFF PO...
Page 14 - WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions; FOR YOUR SAFETY; OPERATING FIREPLACE; WARNING: You must operate this fireplace with; Figure 27 - Installing Fireplace Screen; THERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED MODELS
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 14 A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions exactly. B. BE...
Page 15 - CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by; Figure 28 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location; Shutting Off Fireplace; Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot stays lit); OPERATING FIREPLACE - Thermostat-Controlled Models
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 15 15 Figure 29 - Pilot CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS ...
Page 16 - Figure 30 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location; OPERATING FIREPLACE - Manually-Controlled Models; Note; : If pilot does not stay lit, contact a qualified service; MANUALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 16 Figure 31 - Pilot Ignitor Electrode Pilot Burner IGNITOR Figure 30 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location IgnitorButton Co...
Page 17 - Blower Kit Model GA3750 Series; WARNING: Do not operate heater between locked
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 17 17 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued Locate the blower switch by opening lower louver on fireplace.Blower switch is located at low...
Page 18 - INSPECTING BURNERS; PILOT FLAME PATTERN; Figure 32 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern; FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERN; WARNING: If front burner flame pattern shows; Figure 35 - Incorrect Front Burner Flame Pattern
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 18 If front burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 35 • turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page...
Page 19 - WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before; Blow air through the ports/slots and holes in the burner.; Figure 36 - Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube; Figure 37 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole; LOGS; • If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to Installing Logs, pages; CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 19 19 CLEANING ANDMAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, bur...
Page 20 - POSSIBLE CAUSE; WARNING: Turn off fireplace; All troubleshooting items are listed in; TROUBLESHOOTING
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 20 POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- tor cable 2. Piezo ignitor nut is loose 3. Ignitor cable pinched or...
Page 21 - OBSERVED PROBLEM; nance, page 19) or replace burner orifice
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 21 21 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM One or both burners do not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of one ...
Page 22 - IMPORTANT
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 22 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply.• Do not try to light any appliance.• Do not touch a...
Page 23 - SPECIFICATIONS; PARTS UNDER WARRANTY; SERVICE HINTS; When Gas Pressure Is Too Low; CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection; TECHNICAL SERVICE
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 23 23 Btu (Low/High) 20,000/28,000 Type Gas Propane/LP Gas Only Ignition Piezo Manifold Pressure 7.9" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure...
Page 24 - ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 24 ILLUSTRATED PARTSBREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED MODELS VSGF28PVA 26 7 8 7 7 18 6 12 11 7 5 9 17 22 1...
Page 25 - PARTS LIST; LOG BASE ASSEMBLY; PART NUMBER
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 25 25 PARTS LIST LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLEDMODELS VSGF28PVA This list contains replaceable parts used in your...
Page 32 - Shown with optional laminate mantel trim accessory.; CORNER HEARTH BASE; CABINET MANTEL; ACCESSORIES
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 32 SLIM HEARTH BASE(Not Shown) G3005J Series - Jade Marble LaminateG3005S Series - Sandstone Marble LaminateG3005B Series - Black...
Page 33 - LAMINATE TRIM FOR HEARTH OR MANTEL; G3002J Series - Jade Marble Laminate Mantel Trim; Ceramic fiber firebox liner adds the look of real brick.
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 33 33 EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE - GA5010 For all models. Equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap. Fits1/2" NPT pipe. BLOW...
Page 34 - NOTES
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 34 NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________...
Page 35 - OWNER'S REGISTRATION FORM
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 35 35 1. Where will the product be used? ❍ Living/Family Room ❍ Office/Warehouse ❍ Utility Shed/Outbuilding ❍ Garage ❍ Bedroom ❍ ...
Page 36 - Postage; T APE
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 36 2701 Industrial DriveP.O. Box 90004Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 Postage Required TM T APE TAPE
Page 38 - Model; LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE; KEEP THIS WARRANTY; WARRANTY INFORMATION; NOT A UPC
107156-01E F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w . d e s a t e c h . c o m 38 Model Serial No. Date Purchased LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product t...