Desa VYGF33NR manual

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    Shown with optional cabinet mantel, hearth base, and trim accessories. Save this manual for future reference. ® WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the v[...]

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    2 104352 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE DESA INTERNA TIONAL SAFETY INFORMA TION DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re- semble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the fire- place may not be working properly. Get fresh air at onc[...]

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    3 104352 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION 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 ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 National Fire[...]

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    4 104352 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE DESA INTERNA TIONAL 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 around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the [...]

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    5 104352 OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued DETERMINING 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 fireplace plus any adjoining rooms with doorless pa[...]

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    6 104352 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE DESA INTERNA TIONAL 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 permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling[...]

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    7 104352 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION CAUTION: This fireplace cre- ates warm air currents. These cur- rents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace. Installing fire- place next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fireplace where impurities (such as to- bacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning fuids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in [...]

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    8 104352 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE DESA INTERNA TIONAL 42" 16" Face or Cabinet Mantel Corner Mantel 12" Figure 9 - Placing Hearth Base Accessory Against Wall Figure 10 - Installing Cabinet Mantel Electrical Outlet Hearth Base Flexible Gas Line Gas Line Access Hole Cabinet Mantel INSTALLATION CLEARANCES Note: Clearances are the [...]

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    9 104352 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 12 - Inserting Fireplace Into Cabinet Mantel Figure 11 - Location of Nailing Flanges Nailing Flanges Continued 10. If blower is installed, route blower elec- trical cord through access holes in ei- ther side of fireplace. Note: Bushing may be moved if necessary . Plug elec- trical cord into [...]

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    10 104352 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE DESA INTERNA TIONAL INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below. • piping (check local codes) • sealant (resistant to LP/propane gas) • manual shutoff valve * • test gauge connection * • sediment trap [...]

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    11 104352 OWNER’S MANUAL A.G.A. Design- Certified Manual Shutoff Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap* 3" Minimum From Gas Meter (5" W.C. to 10.5" W.C. Pressure) Approved Flexible Gas Line Cap Pipe Tee Nipple Joint Sediment Trap Figure 17 - Gas Connection * Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-cer- tified manual shutoff valve from your deal[...]

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    12 104352 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE DESA INTERNA TIONAL Figure 21 - Checking Gas Joints Manual Shutoff Valve Manual Gas Valve Gas Meter Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 20). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther using compressed air or opening main gas valve located on or near [...]

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    13 104352 OWNER’S MANUAL O F F P I L O T O N H I L O Figure 22 - Installing One Piece Log Set Chassis "U"-shaped Cutout in Chassis One Piece Log Set One Piece Log Set Burner Ports Figure 23 - Installing One Piece Log Set (Top View) Notches Figure 24 - Installing Fireplace Screen WARNING: After installation and periodically thereafter, c[...]

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    14 104352 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE DESA INTERNA TIONAL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 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 ha[...]

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    15 104352 OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Make sure the re- mote selector switch is in the OFF position when you are away from home for long periods of time. Heater will come on auto- matically with remote selector switch in the ON position. Ignitor Electrode Pilot Burner Figure 26 - Pilot TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1. Follow [...]

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    16 104352 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE DESA INTERNA TIONAL Locate the blower switch by opening lower louver on fireplace. Blower switch is lo- cated at lower left inside louver door. This thermostat-controlled blower has three settings: ON, OFF, and AUTO. In the ON position, the blower will operate constantly. In the OFF position, the blower wil[...]

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    17 104352 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. 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 CAUS[...]

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    18 104352 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE DESA INTERNA TIONAL 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 whistling noise when burner is lit White powder residue formi[...]

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    19 104352 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Metal expanding while heating or con- tracting while cooling 1. Fireplace burning vapors from paint, hair spray , glues, cleaners, chemicals, new carpet, etc. (see IMPORT ANT statement above) 2. Gas leak. See W arning statement above 1. Not enough fresh air is available 2. Low l[...]

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    20 104352 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE DESA INTERNA TIONAL SPECIFICA TIONS VYGF33NR Remote Ready Btu (Variable) 20,000/30,000 Type Gas Natural Gas Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Manifold 3.5" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 10.5" Minimum* 5" Shipping Weight 122 lbs. * For input adjustment TECHNICAL SER VICE You may ha[...]

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    21 104352 OWNER’S MANUAL REPLACEMENT PA R T S 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 Techni- cal Service Department at 1-8[...]

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    22 104352 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE DESA INTERNA TIONAL FIREBOX BRICK LINER - (Not Shown) G8000 Series Ceramic fiber firebox liner adds the look of real brick. BRASS TRIM ACCESSORY - (Not Shown) GA6090 Included with accessory mantels. DUPLEX OUTLET KIT - (Not Shown) GA3555 For built-in installation when accessory blowers are used. CORNER MANT[...]

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    23 104352 OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES Continued 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 G3[...]

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    24 104352 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE DESA INTERNA TIONAL ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN REMOTE READY MODEL VYGF33NR 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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    25 104352 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST REMOTE READY MODEL VYGF33NR This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 21 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 102785-01 Log, Golden Oak 1 2 103779-01 ODS Pilot (NG) 1 3 098249-01 ODS Nut 2 4[...]

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    26 104352 UNVENTED NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE DESA INTERNA TIONAL ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE VYGF33NR 4 11 14 8 14 9 3 14 9 9 2 1 6 7 10 14 12 5 14 13 16 15[...]

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    27 104352 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST FIREPLACE VYGF33NR This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 21 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 101357-01 Top Outer Casing 1 2 103207-01 Outer Casing 1 3 102758-02CK Right Front Side 1 [...]

  • Page 28

    LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for three (3) 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 w[...]