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2 107157 unvented natural gas fireplace ® for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com safety information 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...
3 107157 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com product identification figure 1 - log base assembly, split oak set figure 2 - fireplace top louver assembly fireplace hood bottom louver assembly screen assembly top outer casing firebox support optional blower assembly (not includ...
4 107157 unvented natural gas fireplace ® for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com air for combustion and ventilation 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 s...
5 107157 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com air for combustion and ventilation 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. Spac...
6 107157 unvented natural gas fireplace ® for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com air for combustion and ventilation 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, yo...
7 107157 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com installation continued 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 im...
8 107157 unvented natural gas fireplace ® for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com installation clearances .5 2 7/16 7/8 1 3 / 4 3 1 / 2 5 1 / 4 7 8 3 / 4 10 1 / 2 12 1 / 4 1 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 firebox inches inches installation continued assembling and attaching optional brass trim (included wit...
9 107157 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com figure 10 - installing cabinet mantel ,,,,, ,,,,, qqqqq qqqqq ¢¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢¢ ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,, qqqq qqqq qqqq qqqq qqqq ¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢ cabinet mantel installation continued 4. Place hearth base accessory against wall ...
10 107157 unvented natural gas fireplace ® for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 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 propane/lp gas) •...
11 107157 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com csa/aga design- certified equipment 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 pipe nipple cap tee joint sediment trap figure 17 - gas connection * purcha...
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13 107157 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com warning: you must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fire- place screen is in place before running fireplace. Figure 26 - installing fireplace screen notches screws for mounting screen warning: fa...
14 107157 unvented natural gas fireplace ® for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com lighting instructions warning: you must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fire- place screen is installed before running fireplace. Notice: during initial operation of new firep...
15 107157 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com lighting instructions warning: you must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fire- place screen is installed before running fireplace. Notice: during initial operation of new fireplace, burning logs...
16 107157 unvented natural gas fireplace ® for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com figure 30 - pilot warning: do not operate heater between locked positions. Caution: do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equip- ment shutoff valve. Variable control operation the variable control valv...
17 107157 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com operating fireplace continued inspecting burners check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. Pilot flame pattern figure 31 shows a correct pilot flame pat- tern. Figure 32 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The...
18 107157 unvented natural gas fireplace ® for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com front burner flame pattern figure 33 shows correct front burner flame pattern. Figure 34 shows incorrect front burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping at top of blue flame. W...
19 107157 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com possible cause 1. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- tor cable 2. Piezo ignitor nut is loose 3. Ignitor cable pinched or wet 4. Broken ignitor cable 5. Bad piezo ignitor 6. Ignitor electrode broken 7. Ignitor electrode posit...
20 107157 unvented natural gas fireplace ® for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com troubleshooting continued observed problem one or both burners do not light after ods/ pilot is lit delayed ignition of one or both burners burner backfiring during combustion yellow flame in front burner during ...
21 107157 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 burning vapors from paint, hair spray, glues, cleaners, chemicals, new carpet, etc. (see important state- ment a...
22 107157 unvented natural gas fireplace ® for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com accessories purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call desa international’s sales department at 1-800-432-2382 for information. You can also write ...
23 107157 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com equipment shutoff valve - ga5010 for all models. Equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" npt tap. Fits 1/2" npt pipe. Slim hearth base (not shown) g3005j series - jade marble laminate g3005s series - sandstone marble laminate g3005b ser...
24 107157 unvented natural gas fireplace ® for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 26 7 8 7 7 18 6 12 11 7 5 9 17 22 15 10 25 13 5 5 5 5 20 14 18 31 28 23 29 19 27 30 24 16 21 32 1 2 3 4 illustrated parts breakdown log base assembly variable manually- controlled model vsgf28nva.
25 107157 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com parts list log base assembly variable manually- controlled model vsgf28nva this list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 22 of this...
26 107157 unvented natural gas fireplace ® for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com illustrated parts breakdown fireplace vsgf28nva 1 2 3 16 4 6 12 18 10 10 7 13 16 16 16 7 17 14 5 16 16 15 8 9 16 11 11 11.
27 107157 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com parts list fireplace vsgf28nva this list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 22 of this manual. Key no. Part number description qty...
28 107157 unvented natural gas fireplace ® for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com illustrated parts breakdown log base assembly thermostat- controlled model vsgf28ntc 17 5 26 7 8 7 7 18 6 12 11 1 2 4 3 6 9 15 10 25 13 28 5 5 5 5 21 24 22 18 23 12 6-2 19 14 27 29 20 16.
29 107157 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com parts list log base assembly thermostat- controlled model vsgf28ntc this list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 22 of this manual...
30 107157 unvented natural gas fireplace ® for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com illustrated parts breakdown fireplace vsgf28ntc 1 2 3 4 16 16 6 12 18 10 10 7 13 16 26 24 16 23 25 20 24 24 21 16 16 7 17 14 5 16 16 15 8 9 19 22 11 11 11.
31 107157 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com parts list fireplace vsgf28ntc this list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 22 of this manual. Key no. Part number description qty...
Limited warranty vent-free natural gas fireplace desa international warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years and five (5) years on stainless steel burners from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, opera...