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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS
FIREPLACE INSERT
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION
®
MANUAL
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VI33NRA
VI33PRA
REMOTE READY
Patent Pending
GAS FIREPLACE
Shown with GS38
INSERT Surround Kit and
G8010 Brick Liner
Accessories
WARNING: Improper installation,
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
adjustment, alteration, service, or
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
maintenance can cause i
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................ 2 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................ 19 TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 20 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..................................................... 3 WIRING DIAGRAMS................................................................. 23 LOCAL CODES ...............................
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L I P F F O L WARMER TEMP COOLER AUTO OFF ON O SAFETY INFORMATION 3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 3 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 14. Do not operate fireplace insert if any log is broken. Do not Keep the appliance area clear and free from combus- operate fireplace insert if a log is chipped (dime-sized or larger). tible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors 15. Turn fireplace insert off and let cool before servicing. Only a quali- and liquids. fied service person should service and repair fire
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LOCAL CODES UNPACKING 4 REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES PRODUCT FEATURES AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION LOCAL CODES PRODUCT FEATURES Install and use fireplace insert with care. Follow all local codes. In the OPERATION absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas This vent-free fireplace insert is clean burning. It requires no outside Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*. venting. There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney. Heat is *Available from: generated by both realistic
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION 5 Providing Adequate Ventilation 5 Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation. Determining if You Have a Confined or All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation Unconfined Space classifica
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location (Cont.) 6 Ventilation Air 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 12" support. You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows: A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the Ventilation extra space provides an unconfined space, re
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INSTALLATION 7 Check Gas Type 7 Electrical Hookup Installing Surround Kit (GS38 or GS43) INSTALLATION CHECK GAS TYPE NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supple- mental heat. Use this heater along with your primary Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) for your unit. If your heating system. Do not install this heater as your gas supply is not correct, do not install fireplace insert. Call dealer primary heat source. If you have a central heating where you bought fireplace insert
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INSTALLATION Installing Surround Kit (GS38 or GS43) (Cont.) 8 Installing Hood INSTALLATION Continued 2. Remove log packaging from firebox cavity. 15. Line up holes in brass trim with holes on side panels of fire- place surround assembly. Attach with brass-plated screws. 3. Align holes in left surround side panel with screen mounting screw holes. Replace 5/16" screen mounting shoulder screws 16. Move fireplace insert and surround assembly to masonry fire- removed in step 1 (see Figure 6). Do not
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INSTALLATION 9 Installation Clearances 9 Fireplace Insert Installation Into Masonry Fireplace INSTALLATION Continued 2. Install and properly ground GA3555, three-prong 120 volt elec- INSTALLATION CLEARANCES trical outlet, in fireplace insert. Follow instructions included in kit (see Accessories, page 30). WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If 3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceil- approved flexible
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INSTALLATION Fireplace Insert Installation Into Framed-In Enclosure 10 Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location INSTALLATION Continued FIREPLACE INSERT INSTALLATION INTO Mantel Clearances for Insert Installation FRAMED-IN ENCLOSURE If there is a mantel above masonry fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace Installation of this fireplace insert involves installing fireplace insert opening. into a framed-in enclosure. If using a mantel above the firep
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INSTALLATION 11 Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location (Cont.) 11 Connecting Fireplace Insert To Gas Supply INSTALLATION Continued WARNING: Never connect natural gas fireplace CAUTION: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas. insert to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas. We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as For propane/LP units, the installer must supply an external regula- shown in Figure 18.
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L I P F F O L O INSTALLATION Connecting Fireplace Insert To Gas Supply (Cont.) 12 Checking Gas Connections INSTALLATION Continued CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit con- cealed gas connections. A flexible gas line is pro- vided to allow connection with the fireplace (see WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections Figure 20). The flexible gas supply line connection to for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks the equipment shutoff valve should b
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L I P F F O L O INSTALLATION 13 Checking Gas Connections (Cont.) 13 Installing Logs INSTALLATION Continued 3. Check all joints from gas meter (natural gas) or propane/LP INSTALLING LOGS supply to equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 22 for natural gas, Figure 23 for propane/LP). Apply a noncorrosive leak de- CAUTION: Do not remove the warning and in- tection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. struction labels attached to the heater base assem- 4. Correct all leaks at once. bly. Th
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INSTALLATION Installing Logs (Cont.) 14 Optional Wireless Hand-Held Remote Control Accessories INSTALLATION Continued 2. Install fireplace insert screen by slipping notches of fireplace OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE insert screen over screws on front of fireplace insert (see Fig- CONTROL ACCESSORIES (GHRC and ure 26). GHRCTA) WARNING: You must operate this fireplace insert Installing Remote Receiver Unit with the fireplace insert screen in place. Make sure 1. Disconnect switch wires from t
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INSTALLATION 15 Installing 9-Volt Batteries 15 OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Lighting Instructions INSTALLATION OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued INSERT INSTALLING 9-VOLT BATTERIES FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING Two 9-volt batteries (not included) are required to operate this heater with the wireless hand-held remote control set. Install one battery in the receiver and one in the hand-held remote control unit. WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions
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O L I P F F O H I L OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Lighting Instructions (Cont.) 16 To Turn Off Gas To Appliance Manual Lighting Procedure OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Continued 4. Press in and turn control knob clockwise to the WARNING: Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF position. OFF position when you are away from home for long 5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for periods of time. Heater will come on automatically gas, including near the floor. If you smell gas,
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N O T O H L I I L P OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT 17 Optional Remote Operation 17 OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Continued • In the AUTO mode, the thermostat in the hand-held re- OPTIONAL REMOTE OPERATION mote unit controls the room temperature. To increase the room temperature, press the top arrow of the TEMP but- Note: All remote control accessories must be purchased sepa- ton. To lower the room temperature, press the bottom rately (see Accessories, page 30). Follow instructions included arrow of the
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OPERATING FIREPLACE INSERT Optional Blower Operation 18 INSPECTING BURNERS Pilot Flame Pattern Burner Primary Air Holes Main Burner Burner Flame Pattern BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES OPERATING FIREPLACE Air is drawn into the burner through the holes in the fitting at the INSERT burner entrance. These holes may become blocked with dust or lint. Continued Periodically inspect these holes for any blockage and clean if needed. Blocked air holes will create soot. OPTIONAL BLOWER OPERATION MAIN BURNER Loc
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 19 Cleaning Burner Injector Holder And Pilot Air Inlet Hole 19 Logs Burner Primary Air Holes Main Burner CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Injector Holder (May Be Brass or Aluminum WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before Depending on Model) cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, Burner Tube and circulating air passageways of heater clean. In- spect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Primary Ai
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TROUBLESHOOTING 20 TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater CAUTION: Never use a wire, and let cool before servicing. Only needle, or similar object to clean Note: For additional help, visit DESA a qualified service person should ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ International’s technical service web site service and repair heater. pilot unit. at www.desatech.com. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When ignitor button is presse
