Vanguard VSGF28PTC Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

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Manual is about: UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE

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  • Page 2: Safety

    2 107156 unvented propane/lp 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 th...

  • Page 3: Owner’S Manual

    3 107156 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com product identification figure 1 - log base assembly, split oak set figure 2 - fireplace optional blower assembly (not included) local codes install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes,...

  • Page 4: Air For

    4 107156 unvented propane/lp 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 weathe...

  • Page 5: Owner’S Manual

    5 107156 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...

  • Page 6: Air For

    6 107156 unvented propane/lp 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,...

  • Page 7: Owner’S Manual

    7 107156 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com installation continued note: your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or fram- ing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear, sides, or top of your fireplace, except...

  • Page 8: Installation

    8 107156 unvented propane/lp gas fireplace ® for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com installation continued figure 7 - attaching brass trim to fireplace trim hanging screws assembled brass trim hanging notches on trim figure 6 - assembling brass trim important: if you are recessing the firebox ...

  • Page 9: Owner’S Manual

    9 107156 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com installation continued 4. Place hearth base accessory against wall at installation location. Cut an ac- cess hole in hearth top to run gas line to fireplace (see figure 9, page 8). Make sure to locate access hole so cabi- net mante...

  • Page 10: Installation

    10 107156 unvented propane/lp gas fireplace ® for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com installation continued 4. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening. 5. Plug electrical cord into electrical out- let installed in step 2, page 9. 6. Carefull...

  • Page 11: Owner’S Manual

    11 107156 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com installation items needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver • phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/lp gas, not provided) 1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place for s...

  • Page 12: Installation

    12 107156 unvented propane/lp gas fireplace ® for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com equipment shutoff valve propane/lp supply tank installation continued test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kpa) 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see fig- ure 21). 2. Pressurize supply piping sys...

  • Page 13: Owner’S Manual

    13 107156 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com installation continued warning: you must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fire- place screen is in place before running fireplace. Warning: failure to position the parts in accordance with these...

  • Page 14: Operating

    14 107156 unvented propane/lp gas fireplace ® for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com figure 29 - pilot caution: do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equip- ment shutoff valve. Lighting instructions warning: you must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make su...

  • Page 15: Owner’S Manual

    15 107156 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com operating fireplace continued to turn off gas to appliance you can set the thermostat control knob to any comfort level between hi and lo. The thermostat will gradually modulate the heat output and flame height from higher to lowe...

  • Page 16: Operating

    16 107156 unvented propane/lp gas fireplace ® for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com 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 a variable speed control with an on/off switch....

  • Page 17: Owner’S Manual

    17 107156 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com inspecting burners check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. Pilot flame pattern figure 32 shows a correct pilot flame pat- tern. Figure 33 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not ...

  • Page 18: Cleaning and

    18 107156 unvented propane/lp gas fireplace ® for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com cleaning and maintenance warning: turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. Caution: you must keep control areas, burners, and circu- lating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fi...

  • Page 19: Owner’S Manual

    19 107156 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...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    20 107156 unvented propane/lp 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 duri...

  • Page 21: Owner’S Manual

    21 107156 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com troubleshooting continued 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...

  • Page 22: Accessories

    22 107156 unvented propane/lp 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 1-800-672-6040 for information. You can also wri...

  • Page 23: Owner’S Manual

    23 107156 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...

  • Page 24: Illustrated

    24 107156 unvented propane/lp gas fireplace ® for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com illustrated parts breakdown log base assembly variable manually- controlled models vsgf28pva 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.

  • Page 25: Owner’S Manual

    25 107156 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com parts list log base assembly variable manually- controlled models vsgf28pva this list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 22 of thi...

  • Page 26: Illustrated

    26 107156 unvented propane/lp gas fireplace ® for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com illustrated parts breakdown fireplace vsgf28pva 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.

  • Page 27: Owner’S Manual

    27 107156 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com parts list fireplace vsgf28pva 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...

  • Page 28: Illustrated

    28 107156 unvented propane/lp gas fireplace ® for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com illustrated parts breakdown log base assembly thermostat- controlled models vsgf28ptc 17 5 7 8 7 7 18 6 12 26 11 1 2 4 3 9 15 10 25 13 28 5 5 5 5 21 24 22 18 23 12 6-2 19 14 27 20 28 16.

  • Page 29: Owner’S Manual

    29 107156 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com parts list log base assembly thermostat- controlled models vsgf28ptc this list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under replacement parts on page 22 of this manua...

  • Page 30: Illustrated

    30 107156 unvented propane/lp gas fireplace ® for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com illustrated parts breakdown fireplace vsgf28ptc 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.

  • Page 31: Owner’S Manual

    31 107156 owner’s manual for more information, visit www.Desatech.Com parts list fireplace vsgf28ptc 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...

  • Page 32: Warranty Information

    Limited warranty vent-free propane/lp 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, op...