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Vanguard Vi33NRB Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Summary of Vi33NRB

  • Page 1

    For more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 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 vicinity of this or an...

  • Page 2: Safety

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 2 safety table of contents safety .................................................................. 2 local codes......................................................... 5 unpacking............................................................ 5 product identification ......

  • Page 3: Safety

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 3 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 may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Hav...

  • Page 4: Safety

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 4 safety continued 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases. 2. Do not place propane/lp supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/ lp supply tank(s) outdoors (pro...

  • Page 5: Local Codes

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 5 local codes product identification figure 1 - log base assembly figure 2 - fireplace insert top louver assembly firebox hood bottom louver assembly screen assembly firebox support three piece log set remote selector switch (optional) piezo ignitor optional remote contro...

  • Page 6: Remote Control Accessories

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 6 remote control accessories product features there are four optional remote controls that can be purchased separately for this fireplace insert: • wall switch • wall thermostat operation this vent-free fireplace insert is clean burn- ing. It requires no outside venting. ...

  • Page 7

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 7 a. Walls and ceilings exposed to the out- side atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm (6 x 10 -11 kg per pa-sec-m 2 ) or less with openings gasketed or sealed and b. Weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and ...

  • Page 8

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 8 air for combustion and ventilation continued ventilation air from outdoors provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these items directl...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 9 warning: before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creo- sote, ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner. Note: your vanguard fireplace insert is designed to be used in zero clearance in- stalla...

  • Page 10: Installation

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 10 installing surround kit (gs38 or gs43) caution: close masonry fireplace damper securely be- fore installing fireplace insert. If chimney does not have a damp- er, block or cap top of chimney. Failure to cap an open chimney could cause drafts that can affect the heater’...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 11 figure 8 - attaching top surround panel figure 9 - attaching side panels to top panel top surround panel top panel side panel phillips screws (4) top edge of fireplace insert phillips screws 5. Place top surround panel at top of fire- place insert. Bottom edge of panel...

  • Page 12: Installation

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 12 mantel clearances for insert installation if there is a mantel above masonry fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening (see figure 12). Notice: surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during opera...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 13 installation continued for propane/lp units, installer must supply an external regulator. External regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11" and 14" of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater reg...

  • Page 14: Installation

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 14 2. Remove screws that attach log base assembly to fireplace insert (see figure 15). Carefully lift up log base assembly and remove from fireplace insert (see figure 15). Note: if adding the g8010 series brick liner accessory, install it now. Follow instructions in g801...

  • Page 15: Installation

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 15 installation continued 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping sys- tem. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. 5. Correct all leaks at once. 6. Reconnect fireplace insert and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply. Check ...

  • Page 16: Installation

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 16 35" 17 1 / 4 " 26 1 / 4 " figure 20 - rough opening for installing in masonry fireplace 3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after equipment shutoff valve. Flexible gas line mu...

  • Page 17: Installation

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 17 installation continued figure 24 - installing log set (top view) figure 25 - installing screen notches screws for mounting screen burner ports figure 23 - installing log set chassis log set crossover log #3 burner front log #2 back log #1 grate prongs installing logs c...

  • Page 18: Installation

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 18 installation continued optional wireless hand-held remote control accessories (hrc100 series and hrc200 series) installing remote receiver unit 1. Disconnect switch wires from control valve. 2. Remove screws attaching switch plate. 3. Remove switch plate (see figure 26...

  • Page 19: Operation

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 19 operation for your safety read before lighting warning: if you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When light...

  • Page 20: Operation

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 20 operation continued 7. With control knob pressed in, press and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the front burner. If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights. Note: if pilot does not stay lit, contact a qualified se...

  • Page 21: Operation

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 21 operation continued note: the burner may light if hand-held re- mote was on when selector switch was last turned off. You can now turn burner on and off with hand-held remote control unit. Important: do not leave selector switch in the remote or on position when pilot ...

  • Page 22: Operation

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 22 safety features when away from home for an extended period of time or as a child safety feature to prevent accidental ignition of the fireplace, receiver on/off/remote switch should be in the off position. Auto shutoff feature 1. If the average room temperature reaches...

  • Page 23: Inspecting Burners

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 23 burner flame pattern figure 38 shows a correct burner flame pat- tern. Figure 39 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern. If burner flame pattern is incorrect, • turn heater off (see to turn off gas to ap- pliance, page 20) • see troubleshooting, page 25 burner primary...

  • Page 24: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 24 1. Shut off unit, including pilot. Allow unit to cool for at least thirty minutes. 2. Inspect burner, pilot and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt (see figure 40). 3. Blow air through ports/slots and holes in burner (see figure 41). 4. Check i...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 25 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. Note: all troubleshooting i...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 26 possible cause 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 3. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open 4. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, which al- lows thermocouple to cool, causing pilot flame to go out. This problem could be ...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 27 possible cause 1. Not enough air 2. Gas regulator defective 3. Residues from manufac- turing processes and logs curing 1. Not enough combustion/ ventilation air 1. Turning control knob to hi position when burner is cold 2. Air in gas line 3. Air passageways on heater b...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 28 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. Fol- low the gas supplier’s instructions. • ...

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 29 specifications vi33prb • rating: 22,000/33,000 btu/hr • gas type: propane/lp gas • ignition: piezo • pressure manifold: 8.0" w.C. • inlet gas pressure (inches of water): max. - 14" w.C., minimum* - 11" w.C. * for input adjustment vi33nrb • rating: 22,000/33,000 btu/hr ...

  • Page 30: Parts

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 30 parts models vi33nrb and vi33prb 17 8 12 26 7 6 4 3 2 5 9 28 14 13 25 15 16 21 11 10 19 20 19 23 24 22 18 1b 1a 1c 27 4 note: items 27 and 28 are for natural gas only.

  • Page 31: Parts

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 31 parts this list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace insert. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 29 of this manual. Key no. Part no. Description qty. 1a 122081-04 back log • • 1 1b 122081-05 front log • • 1 1...

  • Page 32: Parts

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 32 parts fireplace insert models vi33nrb and vi33prb 11 14 8 8 14 9 3 14 9 9 2 1 7 10 14 12 5 14 13 15 23 4 27 6 17 16 18 19 20 21 22 22 23 14 24 25 14 26.

  • Page 33: Parts

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 33 parts fireplace insert models vi33nrb and vi33prb this list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace insert. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 29 of this manual. Key no. Part no. Description qty. 1 105517-01 to...

  • Page 34: Accessories

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 34 accessories purchase these accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, either contact your nearest parts central or call desa heating, llc at 1-866-672-6040 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of ...

  • Page 35: Accessories

    Www.Desatech.Com 113195-01j 35 wall-mount thermostat switch - gwmt1 for all models. The desired comfort setting can be selected on the wall thermostat and the log heater will automatically cycle from pilot to the heat setting selected. Wall-mount on/off switch gwms2 for all models. Allows the gas lo...

  • Page 36: Warranty

    113195 01 113195-01 rev. J 09/08 not a upc desa heating, llc 2701 industrial drive bowling green, ky 42101 www.Desatech.Com 1-866-672-6040 warranty keep this warranty desa heating, llc limited warranties new products standard warranty: desa heating, llc warrants this new product and any parts thereo...