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®
B-VENT DECORATIVE GAS FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
®
VGL450N (NATURAL) AND VGL450P (PROPANE/LP)
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
This book is valuable. In addition to instructing
you on how to install and maintain your appli-
— Do not store or use gasoline or any other flam-
ance, it also contains information that will
mable vapors or liquids in the vicinity of this or
enable you to obtain replacement parts or
any other appliance. optional accessory items when needed. Keep
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L L I I P P IN IN ON OFF ON OFF VGL450 Series ® VENTED TYPE DECORATIVE APPLIANCE 4" DIA. 1 29 /2" 19" 1 4 /2" HEARTH 10" DIMENSIONS Nailing 14" Flange 5/8" 7 2 /8" 2" 17" 24" 3/4" 36" Spacers 3 Sides 1 2 /2" 3 23 /4" 33" 3 25 /8" 3 12 /4" 7 21 /8" 1 1 7 /2" 4 /2" 1" 1 24" 1 /4" 32" 5 33 /8" AGA and CGA Rating Labels Located Behind Access Panel Figure 1 - Appliance Dimensions Note: All dimensions in this installation manual are in inches unless otherwise specified. Pilot Assembly PILOT ADJ J Cont
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OWNER’S MANUAL This appliance, when installed, must be Flush installations are recommended INTRODUCTION electrically grounded in accordance with where living space is limited or at a pre- local codes or, in the absence of local codes, mium, and since the space required to en- Model VGL450 series is a radiant heat deco- with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ close the appliance would be located be- rative gas appliance that uses a millivolt gas NFPA 70 or the CSA C22.1 CANADIAN yond an outside
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VGL450 Series ® VENTED TYPE DECORATIVE APPLIANCE MANTEL CLEARANCES FRAMING PRE-INSTALLATION Woodwork, such as wood trims, mantels, Typical framing is shown in Figures 8 PREPARATION and other combustible material, must not be through 10, depending on your particular placed within 7 inches of the appliance's installation. CLEARANCES opening. Combustible material projecting If the appliance is to be installed directly on 1 more than 1 /2 inches from the appliance's Minimum clearances to combustibl
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OWNER’S MANUAL The B-1 vent pipe must be properly termi- PRE-INSTALLATION VENTING nated per manufacturer's instructions. PREPARATION INSTALLATION Check with your B-1 Vent installation in- Continued structions regarding multiple venting into a A 4" B-1 Type Gas Vent Pipe is a double common flue. wall, unitized venting system (not supplied) Proceed to secure appliance to prepared which must be installed during the rough IMPORTANT: Vent pipe MUST NOT ter- framing at nailing flanges located at the f
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VGL450 Series ® VENTED TYPE DECORATIVE APPLIANCE 1. Remove access panel from lower front OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND- INSTALLATION face. HELD REMOTE CONTROL WALL SWITCH 2. Connect the millivolt wires from ter- (GHRC) INSTALLATION minals TH and TH/TP to wall switch INSTALLATION Note: If using optional wireless hand-held as shown in Figure 13 (both are sup- The installation of a wall switch in this remote control, the wall switch is no longer plied). appliance allows you to activate the gas operational
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T IN O L I P OWNER’S MANUAL A 1/8" NPT plugged tapping is provided on GAS SUPPLY TESTING INSTALLATION the Gas Control Valve for a test gauge Continued Note: This section is intended as a guide for connection immediately upstream of the qualified technicians installing gas to this gas supply connection to the appliance (see Installing 9-Volt Battery in Hand- appliance. Figure 17). Held Remote Control Unit Do not connect appliance before pressure Red Surface Indicates 1. Remove battery cover on ba
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R O B E R TH TP TH TP T S H A W T O OWNER’S MANUAL LIGHTING INSTALLATION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Continued FIREPLACE 1. STOP! Read the safety information, 2. Place log #2 (large front log) in above. FOR YOUR SAFETY groove on firebox floor in front of READ BEFORE 2. Turn wall switch to the OFF position. burner with log texture facing up and 3. Turn off all electric power to the ap- LIGHTING out (see Figure 22). pliance. 3. Place lava rock along sides and front 4. Remove control access panel. of in
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VGL450 Series ® VENTED TYPE DECORATIVE APPLIANCE OPERATING PILOT ASSEMBLY OPERATING FIREPLACE ADJUSTMENT GUIDELINES AND Continued MAINTENANCE The pilot assembly is factory preset for the TO TURN OFF GAS proper flame height. Alterations to these INSTRUCTIONS settings may have occurred during shipping TO APPLIANCE and handling, if this is the case, some minor Do not use this appliance if any part has 1. Turn off the wall switch. readjustments may be necessary. been under water. Immediately call a
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OWNER’S MANUAL SERVICE HINTS REPLACEMENT WARNING: Turn off gas and remote wall switch before servic- PARTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low ing appliance. Any safety screen Note: Use only original replacement parts. • pilot will not stay lit or guard removed for servicing This will protect your warranty coverage for this appliance must be replaced • burner will have delayed ignition parts replaced under warranty. prior to operating. • fireplace will not produce specified heat PARTS UNDER WARRANTY •
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VGL450 Series ® VENTED TYPE DECORATIVE APPLIANCE The two most common causes of a malfunctioning gas appliance are: TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Loose wiring connections Note: For additional help, visit DESA 2. Construction debris clogging the pilot and/or gas control valve filter International’s Technical Service web site at www.desatech.com. Note: Before troubleshooting the system, make sure the gas shut-off valve is ON. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Cannot light pilot 1. No gas supply, or shut
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OWNER’S MANUAL 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 a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. IMPORTANT: Operating fireplace where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint, paint remover, cigare
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VGL450 Series ® VENTED TYPE DECORATIVE APPLIANCE "B-1 TYPE" VENT PIPE ACCESSORIES AND (Not Shown) REPLACEMENT Colored Cap Any B-1 type, 4" dia., gas vent pipe may be Indicates for PARTS purchased from your local distributor or Propane Use local hardware store. Only Rear Log GAS CONTROL VALVE Natural - 14201 (105741-01) LP - 27086 (105741-02) If in need of replacing, have a qualified technician replace it. RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD Front Log REMOTE CONTROL KIT Wall Switch GHRC SERIES LOG SET - 25916
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WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model Serial No. Date Purchased Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory. We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. LIMITED WARRANTY B-VENT FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date
