Vanguard VI33NRA Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Summary of VI33NRA

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    For more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com save this manual for future reference. Save this manual for future reference. Vi33nra vi33pra remote ready gas fireplace insert shown with gs38 surround kit and g8010 brick liner accessories patent pending unve...

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 2 table of contents safety information safety information warnings danger: carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! Carbon monoxide poisoning: early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble th...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 3 3 safety information product identification 1. 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. 2. Do n...

  • Page 4: Local Codes

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 4 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 ...

  • Page 5: Air For Combustion and

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 5 5 providing adequate ventilation the following are excerpts from national fuel gas code ansi z223.1/nfpa 54, section 5.3, air for combustion and ventilation. All spaces in homes fall into one of th...

  • Page 6: Air For Combustion and

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 6 air for combustion and ventilation continued the space in the example in column 2, page 5, is a confined space because the actual btu/hr used is more than the maximum btu/hr the space can support. ...

  • Page 7: Installation

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 7 7 installation caution: this fireplace insert creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace insert. Installing fireplace insert next to vinyl or cloth wall ...

  • Page 8: Installation

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 8 figure 6 - attaching left surround side panel surround side 5/16" screws phillips screws 2. Remove log packaging from firebox cavity. 3. Align holes in left surround side panel with screen mounting...

  • Page 9: Installation

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 9 9 installation continued installation clearances warning: maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceil- ing, and adjoining wall. Carefully follow the ins...

  • Page 10: Installation

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 10 installation continued installation fireplace insert installation into framed-in enclosure installing gas piping to fireplace location fireplace insert installation into framed-in enclosure instal...

  • Page 11: Installation

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 11 11 installation continued installation installing gas piping to fireplace location (cont.) connecting fireplace insert to gas supply warning: never connect natural gas fireplace insert to private ...

  • Page 12: Installation

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 12 4. Connect gas supply line to flexible gas line attached to gas regulator of fireplace insert (see figure 20). Use sealant on all male pipe threads. 5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See che...

  • Page 13: Installation

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 13 13 installation continued 3. Check all joints from gas meter (natural gas) or propane/lp supply to equipment shutoff valve (see figure 22 for natural gas, figure 23 for propane/lp). Apply a noncor...

  • Page 14: Installation

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 14 warning: you must operate this fireplace insert with the fireplace insert screen in place. Make sure fireplace insert screen is in place before running fireplace insert. Figure 25 - installing one...

  • Page 15: Installation

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 15 15 installation continued installation installing 9-volt batteries operating fireplace insert for your safety read before lighting lighting instructions figure 30 - installing battery in remote re...

  • Page 16: Operating Fireplace

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 16 4. Press in and turn control knob clockwise to the off position. 5. 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” i...

  • Page 17: Operating Fireplace

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 17 17 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 remote selector switch to th...

  • Page 18: Operating Fireplace

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 18 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 a variable speed control that...

  • Page 19: Cleaning and

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 19 19 cleaning and maintenance cleaning burner injector holder and pilot air inlet hole logs burner primary air holes main burner cleaning and maintenance warning: turn off heater and let cool before...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 20 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 cl...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 21 21 troubleshooting 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/...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 22 troubleshooting 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,...

  • Page 23: Wiring Diagrams

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 23 23 wiring diagrams specifications replacement parts service hints technical service aut o of f on thermopile wiring diagrams note : for proper operation of optional accessories, the wires from the...

  • Page 24: Illustrated Parts

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 24 17 27 4 o f f p il ot 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 29 30 illustrated parts breakdown remote ready model vi33nra illustrated parts breakdown v...

  • Page 25: Parts List

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 25 25 parts list this list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace insert. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replace- ment parts on page 23 of this manual. Remote re...

  • Page 26: Illustrated Parts

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 26 illustrated parts breakdown vi33pra illustrated parts breakdown remote ready model vi33pra 17 o f f p il ot o n h i l o 8 12 26 7 6 4 3 2 1 5 9 4 14 13 25 15 16 21 11 10 19 20 19 23 24 22 18 29 30

  • Page 27: Parts List

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 27 27 parts list vi33pra 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....

  • Page 28: Illustrated Parts

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 28 illustrated parts breakdown vi33nra, vi33pra illustrated parts breakdown fireplace insert vi33nra vi33pra 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 2...

  • Page 29: Parts List

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 29 29 parts list vi33nra, vi33pra parts list this list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace insert. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replace- ment parts on page ...

  • Page 30: Accessories

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 30 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 thermostatically-controlled mode. You can turn the ga...

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    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 31 31 1. Where will the product be used? ❍ living/family room ❍ office/warehouse ❍ utility shed/outbuilding ❍ garage ❍ bedroom ❍ bathroom ❍ other 2. If you bought this product yourself, did you plan ...

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    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 32 2701 industrial drive p.O. Box 90004 bowling green, ky 42102-9004 postage required tm tape tape.

  • Page 33: Notes

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 33 33 notes _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 34: Warranty Information

    110150-01b for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 34 limited warranty vent-free gas 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 t...