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  • Page 1

    Save this manual for future reference. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. — WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS [...]

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    2 105647 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSER T DESA INTERNA TIONAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com SAFETY INFORMA TION 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 fireplace [...]

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    3 105647 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace insert with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Br[...]

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    4 105647 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSER T DESA INTERNA TIONAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Today’s homes are built more energy effi- cient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk aroun[...]

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    5 105647 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install [...]

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    6 105647 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSER T DESA INTERNA TIONAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must pro- vide two p[...]

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    7 105647 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Note: Your Vanguard fireplace insert is de- signed to be used in zero clearance installa- tions. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear, sides, or top of your fireplace insert, except where standoff spacers are int[...]

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    8 105647 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSER T DESA INTERNA TIONAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com INSTALLATION CLEARANCES WARNING: Maintain the mini- mum clearances. If you can, pro- vide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall. INST ALLA TION Continued 4. Using Phillips screwdriver, remove four screws attaching b[...]

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    9 105647 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com 35" 17 1/4" 26 1/4" Supplied Hood Must Be Used at All Times Wire-mesh Screen Fireplace Noncombustible Material May Project Off this Surface above the Insert Hood Mantel Shelf 13" 16" 19" 21" 2 1 /2 " 6" 8" 10" Fireplace Inse[...]

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    10 105647 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSER T DESA INTERNA TIONAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com CSA Design- Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap* 3" Minimum From Gas Meter (5" W.C. to 10.5" W.C. Pressure) Supplied Flexible Gas Line Cap Pipe Tee Nipple Joint Sediment Trap Figure 17 - Gas Connecti[...]

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    11 105647 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued Continued Figure 18 - Removing Log Base Assembly From Fireplace Insert O F F P I L O T O N H I L O Burners Two Screws Log Base Assembly Figure 19 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together Flexible Gas Line from Fireplace Gas Regulator Provided with Firepl[...]

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    12 105647 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSER T DESA INTERNA TIONAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Figure 22 - Installing One Piece Log Set Figure 23 - Installing One Piece Log Set (Top View) WARNING: After installation and periodically thereafter, check to ensure that no flame comes in contact with any log. With the heater set to H[...]

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    13 105647 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com INST ALLA TION Continued OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND- HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES (GHRC and GHRCTA) Installing Remote Receiver Unit 1. Disconnect switch wires from the con- trol valve. 2. Remove screws attaching switchplate. 3. Remove switch plate (see Figure 25). Discard after [...]

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    14 105647 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSER T DESA INTERNA TIONAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS OPERA TING FIREPLACE INSER T 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 li[...]

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    15 105647 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com WARNING: Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF po- sition when you are away from home for long periods of time. Heater will come on automati- cally with selector switch in the ON position. Ignitor Electrode Pilot Burner Figure 32 - Pilot TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE MANUA[...]

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    16 105647 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSER T DESA INTERNA TIONAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Locate the blower switch by opening lower louver on fireplace insert. Blower switch is located at lower left inside louver door. This thermostat-controlled blower has three settings: ON, OFF, and AUTO. In the ON position, the blower wi[...]

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    17 105647 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ pilot unit. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ignitor electrod[...]

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    18 105647 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSER T DESA INTERNA TIONAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Heater produces a whistlin[...]

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    19 105647 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Metal expanding while heating or con- tracting while cooling 1. Fireplace insert burning vapors from paint, hair spray , glues, cleaners, chemi- cals, new carpet, etc. (see IMPOR T ANT statement above) 2. Gas leak. See W arning statem[...]

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    20 105647 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSER T DESA INTERNA TIONAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com Red Variable Fan Switch Fan Switch (N.O.) Green White On 110/115 V.A.C. Blower Motor Black Off 1 2 Black Blue SPECIFICA TIONS VI33NR Remote Ready Insert Btu (Variable) 20,000/30,000 Type Gas Natural Gas Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Man[...]

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    21 105647 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep con- trol areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater be- fore each use. Have heater in- spected yearly by a qualified ser- v[...]

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    22 105647 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSER T DESA INTERNA TIONAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN REMOTE READY MODEL VI33NR 17 27 4 O F F P I L O T O N H I L O 8 12 26 7 6 4 3 2 1 5 9 28 14 13 25 15 16 21 11 10 19 20 19 23 24 22 18[...]

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    23 105647 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST REMOTE READY MODEL VI33NR This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace insert. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 20 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 102785-03 Log, Golden Oak 1 2 [...]

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    24 105647 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSER T DESA INTERNA TIONAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE INSERT VI33NR 11 14 8 8 14 9 3 14 9 9 2 1 7 10 14 12 5 14 13 15 23 4 6 6 17 16 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 24 25 26 14 27[...]

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    25 105647 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com P ARTS LIST FIREPLACE INSERT VI33NR This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace insert. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 20 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 105517-01 Top Outer Casing 1 2 1[...]

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    26 105647 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSER T DESA INTERNA TIONAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRCTA SERIES For all models. Allows the gas log heater to be operated in a manually or thermostati- cally-controlled mode. You can turn the gas log heater on and off without ever le[...]

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    27 105647 OWNER’S MANUAL For more information, visit www.desatech.com NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________[...]

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    LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE INSERT 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 [...]