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Desa VGL450P manual

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  • Page 1

    Save this manual for future reference. OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL B-VENT DECORA TIVE GAS FIREPLACE ® ® VGL450N (NA TURAL) AND VGL450P (PROP ANE/LP) This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes. *Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of re[...]

  • Page 2

    2 105704 VENTED TYPE DECORA TIVE APPLIANCE VGL450 Series ® 29 1 / 2 " 19" 4" DIA. 4 1 / 2 " 36" 33" 12 3 / 4 " 4 1 / 2 " 24" 32" 33 5 / 8 " 5/8" 3/4" 2" 2 7 / 8 " HEARTH DIMENSIONS 23 3 / 4 " 7 1 / 2 " 25 3 / 8 " 14" 10" 17" 24" 21 7 / 8 &[...]

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    3 105704 OWNER’S MANUAL Model VGL450 series is a radiant heat deco- rative gas appliance that uses a millivolt gas control valve and a pilot ignition system. This appliance requires a 4" B-1 type vent- ing system. 4" B-1 type vent NOT supplied by DESA. Check with your "B" vent instructions for installation guidelines. This app[...]

  • Page 4

    4 105704 VENTED TYPE DECORA TIVE APPLIANCE VGL450 Series ® CLEARANCES Minimum clearances to combustibles are: • Back and sides of outer surround: ..................... 0" min. • Drywall to sides of front face: ............................. 0" min. • "B" V ent surfaces: .................... 1" min. • Ceiling to open[...]

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    5 105704 OWNER’S MANUAL Proceed to secure appliance to prepared framing at nailing flanges located at the sides of the appliance as shown in Figure 11. Figure 11 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs VENTING INST ALLA TION A 4" B-1 Type Gas Vent Pipe is a double wall, unitized venting system (not supplied) which must be installed during the ro[...]

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    6 105704 VENTED TYPE DECORA TIVE APPLIANCE VGL450 Series ® WALL SWITCH INSTALLATION The installation of a wall switch in this appliance allows you to activate the gas control valve without the use of normal current. CAUTION: Do not wire this millivolt system wall switch to a regular power supply. 1. Remov e access panel from lo wer front face. 2. [...]

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    7 105704 OWNER’S MANUAL GAS SUPPLY TESTING Note: This section is intended as a guide for qualified technicians installing gas to this appliance. Do not connect appliance before pressure testing gas piping. Damage to gas valve may result and an unsafe condition may be caused. IMPORTANT: The appliance and its indi- vidual shut-off valve must be dis[...]

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    8 105704 VENTED TYPE DECORA TIVE APPLIANCE VGL450 Series ® Figure 20 - Gas Connection Before connecting the flexible gas line to the gas control valve, a sediment trap must be included between them. It must extend down 3 inches beyond the center of the pipe (See Figure 20). Prepare incoming approved gas line with teflon tape or pipe joint compound[...]

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    9 105704 OWNER’S MANUAL OPERA TING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follo w these instructions ex[...]

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    10 105704 VENTED TYPE DECORA TIVE APPLIANCE VGL450 Series ® OPERA TING GUIDELINES AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a quali- fied service technician to inspect the appli- ance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water. When li[...]

  • Page 11

    11 105704 OWNER’S MANUAL TECHNICAL SER VICE You may have further questions about in- stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Tech- nical Service Department at 1-800-323- 5190. You can also visit DESA International’s Technical Services web site at www.desatech.com. SER VICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too [...]

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    12 105704 VENTED TYPE DECORA TIVE APPLIANCE VGL450 Series ® TROUBLESHOOTING The two most common causes of a malfunctioning gas appliance are: 1. Loose wiring connections 2. Construction debris clogging the pilot and/or gas control v alve f ilter OBSERVED PROBLEM Cannot light pilot Pilot will not stay lit No gas to burner, although wall switch and [...]

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    13 105704 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued 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 re[...]

  • Page 14

    14 105704 VENTED TYPE DECORA TIVE APPLIANCE VGL450 Series ® ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PA R T S RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRC SERIES For all models. Allows the gas log heater to be turned on and off by using a hand-held remote control. HEAT LIMIT SWITCH 14116 (105739-01) Should the limit switch need replacing, have a qualified te[...]

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    15 105704 OWNER’S MANUAL NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________[...]

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    LIMITED WARRANTY B-VENT FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill[...]