Desa Outdoor Fireplace VSGF33NRC User Manual
UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS FIREPLACE  
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL  
Shown with optional cabinet mantel with hearth base and trim accessories.  
VSGF33PRC AND VSGF33NRC  
REMOTE-READy FIREPLACE SySTEM  
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-  
lowed 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 any other  
appliance.  
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS  
• Do not try to light any appliance.  
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any  
phone in your building.  
• Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor’s  
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.  
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire  
department.  
— Installationandservicemustbeperformedbyaquali-  
fied installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.  
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.  
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.  
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SAFETy INFORMATION  
Fireplace front and screen be-  
comeveryhotwhenrunningfire-  
place. Keep children and adults  
away from hot surfaces to avoid  
burns or clothing ignition. Fire-  
place will remain hot for a time  
after shutdown. Allow surfaces  
to cool before touching.  
Continued  
DANGER:Carbonmonoxide  
poisoning may lead to death!  
CarbonMonoxidePoisoning: Early signs of carbon  
monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with head-  
aches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs,  
the heater may not be working properly. Get fresh  
air at once! Have heater serviced. Some people  
are more affected by carbon monoxide than others.  
These include pregnant women, people with heart  
or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence  
of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.  
Carefully supervise young chil-  
dren when they are in the room  
with fireplace. When using the  
optional hand-held remote ac-  
cessory, keep selector switch  
in the OFF position to prevent  
childrenfromturningonburners  
with remote.  
Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and pro-  
pane/LPgases are odorless.An odor-making agent  
is added to the gas. The odor helps you detect a gas  
leak. However, the odor added to the gas can fade.  
Gas may be present even though no odor exists.  
Make certain you read and understand all warn-  
ings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your  
guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.  
You must operate this fireplace  
with the fireplace screen and  
hood in place. Make sure fire-  
place screen and hood are in  
place before running heater.  
WARNING: Any change to  
this heater or its controls can  
be dangerous.  
Keep the appliance area clear  
and free from combustible ma-  
terials,gasoline,andotherflam-  
mable vapors and liquids.  
WARNING: Do not use a  
blower insert, heat exchanger  
insert,orotheraccessorynotap-  
proved for use with this heater.  
1. This appliance is only for use with the type of  
gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance  
is not convertible for use with other gases.  
WARNING:Donotallowfans  
toblowdirectlyintothefireplace.  
Avoidanydraftsthatalterburner  
flame patterns. Ceiling fans can  
create drafts that alter burner  
flame patterns. Altered burner  
patterns can cause sooting.  
2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) in-  
side any structure. Locate propane/LP supply  
tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP units only).  
3. 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  
Due to high temperatures, the  
applianceshouldbelocatedout  
oftrafficandawayfromfurniture  
and draperies.  
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call  
the fire department  
4. This fireplace shall not be installed in a bed-  
room or bathroom.  
Do not place clothing or other  
flammable material on or near  
the appliance. Never place any  
objects on the heater.  
5. Do not use this fireplace as a wood-burning  
fireplace. Use only the logs provided with the  
fireplace.  
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SAFETy INFORMATION  
PRODUCT  
Continued  
IDENTIFICATION  
Rear  
Burner  
6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as  
pine cones, vermiculite, or rock wool. Using  
these added items can cause sooting. Do not  
add lava rock around base. Rock and debris  
could fall into the control area of fireplace.  
Log Set  
7. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the  
instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance,  
page 21.  
8. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet  
cleaner, or similar products, turn heater off.  
If heated, the vapors from these products may  
create a white powder residue within burner  
box or on adjacent walls or furniture.  
Front  
Burner  
Optional  
Remote  
Control  
Base  
Assembly  
9. This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run  
properly. This fireplace has an Oxygen Deple-  
tion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The  
ODS shuts down the fireplace if enough fresh  
airisnotavailable. SeeAir for Combustion and  
Ventilation, page 5. If fireplace keeps shutting  
off, see Troubleshooting, page 23.  
Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly  
Top Outer Casing  
Fireplace  
Hood  
Top Louver  
Assembly  
10. Do not run fireplace  
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used Firebox  
Support  
or stored  
• under dusty conditions  
Optional  
Blower  
Assembly  
(Not  
Included)  
11. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn  
paper or other objects.  
12. Donotusefireplaceifanyparthasbeenexposed  
to or under water. Immediately call a qualified  
service technician to inspect the fireplace and to  
replace any part of the control system and any  
gas control which has been under water.  
Bottom  
Louver  
Assembly  
Screen  
Assembly  
13. Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken.  
Do not operate fireplace if a log is chipped  
(dime-sized or larger).  
Figure 2 - Fireplace  
LOCAL CODES  
14. Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing.  
Only a qualified service person should service  
and repair fireplace.  
Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local  
codes. In the absence of local codes, use the lat-  
est edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI  
Z223.1/NFPA 54*.  
15. Operating fireplace above elevations of 4,500  
feet could cause pilot outage.  
*Available from:  
16. To prevent performance problems in  
propane/LP units, do not use propane/LP  
fuel tanks of less than 100 lbs. capacity  
(propane/LP units only).  
American National Standards Institute, Inc.  
1430 Broadway  
New York, NY 10018  
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.  
Batterymarch Park  
Quincy, MA 02269  
17. Provide adequate clearances around air  
openings.  
Note: Where listed vented decorative logs are  
required, thermostat operation is not permitted.  
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SAFETY DEvICE  
LOCAL CODES  
This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion  
Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/  
pilot is a required feature for vent-free room heat-  
ers. The ODS/pilot system shuts off the fireplace  
if there is not enough fresh air.  
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State of Massachusetts: The installation  
must be made by a licensed plumber or  
gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Mas-  
sachusetts.  
PIEzO IGNITION SYSTEM  
Sellers of unvented propane or natural  
gas-fired supplemental room heaters shall  
provide to each purchaser a copy of 527  
CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.  
This fireplace has a piezo ignitor. This system  
requires no matches, batteries, or other sources  
to light fireplace.  
OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL  
ACCESSORY  
There are four optional remote controls (not in-  
cluded) that can be purchased separately for this  
log heater:  
Vent-free gas products are prohibited for  
bedroom and bathroom installation in the  
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  
UNPACkING  
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•
•
•
wall switch  
wall thermostat  
CAUTION:Donotremovethe  
dataplatesattachedtotheheater  
base assembly. The data plates  
contain important warranty and  
safety information.  
hand-held ON/OFF remote  
hand-held thermostat remote  
See Accessories, page 32.  
OPTIONAL BLOWER ASSEMBLY  
ACCESSORY  
1. With utility knife, cut the carton all the way  
around above the staples on the bottom tray.  
Lift the carton off the heater. Remove packing.  
Note: The hood is located in the packing on  
the right hand side of the heater front. Lift the  
heater off the bottom tray.  
This fireplace accepts an optional blower assembly  
(not included). The GA3650T Series blower oper-  
ates thermostatically and features a variable speed  
control. The GA3750 Series operates manually  
and also features a variable speed control. The  
blower circulates heated air from the fireplace  
into the room. Use of blower is optional. See Ac-  
cessories, page 32.  
2. Locate two screws above top corners of the  
fireplace screen. Remove and discard these  
screws. Lift fireplace screen up and pull out to  
remove.  
AIR FOR COMBUSTION  
AND VENTILATION  
3. Remove protective packaging applied to logs,  
log base assembly, and fireplace.  
WARNING: This heater shall  
not be installed in a confined  
spaceorunusuallytightconstruc-  
tionunlessprovisionsareprovid-  
ed for adequate combustion and  
ventilationair. Readthefollowing  
instructionstoinsureproperfresh  
air for this and other fuel-burning  
appliances in your home.  
4. Remove fireplace hood from carton insert.  
5. Check all items for any shipping damage. If  
damaged, promptly inform dealer where you  
bought fireplace.  
PRODUCT FEATURES  
OPERATION  
This vent-free fireplace is clean burning. It requires  
no outside venting. There is no heat loss out a vent  
or up a chimney. Heat is generated by both realistic  
flames and glowing embers. When used without the  
optional blower, the fireplace requires no electricity  
making it ideal for emergency backup heat.  
Today’s homes are built more energy efficient  
than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and  
new construction methods help reduce heat loss  
in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk  
around windows and doors to keep the cold air out  
and the warm air in. During heating months, home  
owners want their homes as airtight as possible.  
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Confined and Unconfined Space  
AIR FOR COMBUSTION  
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/  
NFPA 54 defines a confined space as a space  
whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000  
Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate input  
rating of all appliances installed in that space and  
an unconfined space as a space whose volume is  
not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour  
(4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating of  
all appliances installed in that space. Rooms com-  
municating directly with the space in which the  
appliances are installed*, through openings not  
furnished with doors, are considered a part of the  
unconfined space.  
AND VENTILATION  
Continued  
While it is good to make your home energy effi-  
cient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh air must  
enter your home.All fuel-burning appliances need  
fresh air for proper combustion and ventilation.  
Exhaust fans, fireplaces, clothes dryers, and fuel  
burning appliances draw air from the house to  
operate. You must provide adequate fresh air for  
these appliances. This will insure proper venting  
of vented fuel-burning appliances.  
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if  
there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills  
between them.  
PROVIDING ADEQUATE  
vENTILATION  
The following are excerpts from National Fuel  
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3,  
Air for Combustion and Ventilation.  
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW  
FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION  
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three fol-  
lowing ventilation classifications:  
Determining if You Have a Confined or  
Unconfined Space  
Use this work sheet to determine if you have a  
1. Unusually Tight Construction  
2. Unconfined Space  
confined or unconfined space.  
3. Confined Space  
Space: Includes the room in which you will install  
fireplace plus any adjoining rooms with doorless pas-  
sageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.  
The information on pages 5 through 7 will help you  
classify your space and provide adequate ventilation.  
1. Determine the volume of the space (length x  
width x height).  
Unusually Tight Construction  
The air that leaks around doors and windows may  
provide enough fresh air for combustion and ven-  
tilation. However, in buildings of unusually tight  
construction, you must provide additional fresh air.  
Length x Width x Height =__________cu. ft.  
(volume of space)  
Example: Space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft.  
(width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2,560 cu. ft.  
(volume of space)  
Unusually tight construction is defined as  
construction where:  
If additional ventilation to adjoining room is  
supplied with grills or openings, add the volume  
of these rooms to the total volume of the space.  
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-m2) or less  
with openings gasketed or sealed and  
2. Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine  
the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.  
__________ (volume of space) x 20 = (Maxi-  
mum Btu/Hr the space can support)  
b. weather stripping has been added on  
openable windows and doors and  
Example: 2,560 cu. ft. (volume of space) x 20 =  
51,200 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)  
c. caulking or sealants are applied to  
areas such as joints around window  
and door frames, between sole plates  
and floors, between wall-ceiling joints,  
between wall panels, at penetrations for  
plumbing, electrical, and gas lines, and  
at other openings.  
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in  
the space.  
Vent-free fireplace  
Gas water heater*  
Gas furnace  
__________ Btu/Hr  
__________ Btu/Hr  
__________ Btu/Hr  
__________ Btu/Hr  
__________ Btu/Hr  
Vented gas heater  
Gas fireplace logs  
If your home meets all of the three criteria  
above,youmustprovideadditionalfreshair.  
See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 7.  
Other gas appliances* + ________ Btu/Hr  
Total = ________ Btu/Hr  
If your home does not meet all of the three  
criteria above, proceed to Determining  
Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location.  
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Di-  
rect-vent draws combustion air from the outdoors  
and vents to the outdoors.  
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vENTILATION AIR  
AIR FOR COMBUSTION  
Ventilation Air From Inside Building  
This fresh air would come from an adjoining un-  
confined space. When ventilating to an adjoining  
unconfinedspace, youmustprovidetwopermanent  
openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one  
within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting the  
two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure 3). You  
can also remove door into adjoining room (see  
option 3, Figure 3). Follow the National Fuel Gas  
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for  
Combustion and Ventilation for required size of  
ventilation grills or ducts.  
AND VENTILATION  
Continued  
Example:  
40,000  
Gas water heater ______________ Btu/Hr  
33,000  
Vent-free fireplace +_____________ Btu/Hr  
73,000  
=_____________ Btu/Hr  
Total  
4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can  
support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used.  
_________Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)  
_________Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)  
Example: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the space  
can support)  
12"  
73,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of  
Btu/Hr used)  
Ventilation  
Ventilation Grills  
Into Adjoining Room,  
Option 2  
Grills  
Into Adjoining  
Room,  
The space in the example is a confined space because  
the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum  
Btu/Hr the space can support. You must provide ad-  
ditional fresh air. Your options are as follows:  
Or  
Remove  
Door into  
Adjoining  
Room,  
Option  
3
Option 1  
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoin-  
ingroom. Iftheextraspaceprovidesanunconfined  
space, remove door to adjoining room or add  
ventilation grills between rooms. See Ventilation  
Air From Inside Building.  
12"  
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventila-  
tion Air From Outdoors.  
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Inside  
Building  
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr fireplace, if lower Btu/Hr  
size makes room unconfined.  
ventilation Air From Outdoors  
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum  
Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an un-  
confined space. You will need no additional fresh  
air ventilation.  
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or  
ducts. You must provide two permanent openings:  
one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12"  
of the floor. Connect these items directly to the  
outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. These  
spaces include attics and crawl spaces. Follow the  
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54,  
Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for  
required size of ventilation grills or ducts.  
WARNING: If the area in  
which the heater may be oper-  
ated is smaller than that defined  
as an unconfined space or if the  
building is of unusually tight  
construction, provide adequate  
combustion and ventilation air  
byoneofthemethodsdescribed  
in the National Fuel Gas Code,  
ANSIZ223.1/NFPA54Section5.3  
or applicable local codes.  
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for inlet  
or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat-  
controlled power vent. Heated air entering the attic  
will activate the power vent.  
Ventilated  
Outlet  
Attic  
Air  
Outlet  
Air  
To Attic  
To  
Crawl  
Space  
Inlet  
Air  
Ventilated  
Crawl Space  
Inlet Air  
Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors  
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Note:Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero  
clearance installations. Wall or framing material  
can be placed directly against any exterior surface  
on the rear, sides, or top of your fireplace, except  
where standoff spacers are integrally attached. If  
standoff spacers are attached to your fireplace,  
these spacers can be placed directly against wall  
or framing materials.  
INSTALLATION  
NOTICE:Thisheaterisintended  
for use as supplemental heat.  
Use this heater along with your  
primary heating system. Do not  
install this heater as your pri-  
mary heat source. If you have a  
centralheatingsystem,youmay  
run system’s circulating blower  
whileusingheater.Thiswillhelp  
circulatetheheatthroughoutthe  
house. In the event of a power  
outage, you can use this heater  
as your primary heat source.  
Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to  
create the easiest installation. See Built-In Fire-  
place Installation, page 11.  
IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture to  
the air. Although this is beneficial, installing fire-  
place in rooms without enough ventilation air may  
cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See  
Air for Combustion and Ventilation, page 5.  
IMPORTANT: Make sure the fireplace is level. If  
fireplace is not level, log set will not work properly.  
WARNING: A qualified ser-  
vice person must install fire-  
place. Follow all local codes.  
CHECK GAS TYPE  
Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP)  
for your fireplace. If your gas supply is not cor-  
rect, do not install fireplace. Call dealer where you  
bought fireplace for proper type fireplace.  
WARNING: Never install the  
fireplace  
Thisapplianceisonlyforuse  
with the type of gas indicated on  
the rating plate. This appliance  
is not convertible for use with  
other gases.  
• in a bedroom or bathroom  
• in a recreational vehicle  
• where curtains, furniture,  
clothing, or other flammable  
objects are less than 42" from  
the front, top, or sides of the  
heater  
WARNING: This appliance  
is equipped for natural or pro-  
pane/LP gas. Field conversion  
is not permitted.  
• in high traffic areas  
• in windy or drafty areas  
CAUTION:Thisfireplacecre-  
ates warm air currents. These  
currents move heat to wall sur-  
facesnexttofireplace.Installing  
fireplace next to vinyl or cloth  
wall coverings or operating  
heater where impurities (such  
as, but not limited, to tobacco  
smoke,aromaticcandles,clean-  
ingfluids,oilorkerosenelamps,  
etc.)intheairexist,maydiscolor  
walls or cause odors.  
ELECTRICAL HOOKUP  
(Models GA3750 Series and GA3650T  
Series Blower Accessories, and GA3555  
Internal Duplex Kit)  
This fireplace accepts a blower assembly with an  
electricalcord.Theelectricalcordisfivefeetinlength.  
You must locate fireplace within reach of a 120 volt  
grounded electrical outlet. If not, you must install an  
electrical outlet within reach of fireplace power cord.  
TheGA3555outletaccessorymaybeusedforbuilt-in  
applications with blower accessory installed.  
INSTALLING HOOD  
Install hood to rail already installed in fireplace as  
shown in Figure 5, page 9. Use 3 Phillips screws  
provided.  
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INSTALLATION  
Trim  
Hanging  
Screws  
Continued  
Rail  
Hood  
Hanging  
Notches  
on Trim  
Screw  
Assembled  
Trim  
Figure 5 - Installing Hood  
ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING  
OPTIONAL PERIMETER TRIM  
(Included with Mantel Accessory)  
Figure 7 - Attaching Perimeter Trim to  
Fireplace  
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES  
IMPORTANT: If you are recessing the firebox in  
a wall, do not attach trim at this time. See Built-In  
Fireplace Installation, page 11.  
WARNING: Maintain the  
minimum clearances. If you can,  
provide greater clearances from  
floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall.  
Note: The instructions below show assembling  
and attaching trim to fireplace.  
1. Remove packaging from three pieces of trim.  
Carefully follow the instructions below. This will  
ensure safe installation.  
2. Locate four screws, two adjusting plates  
with set screws, and two shims in the hard-  
ware packet.  
MinimumClearancesForSideCombustible  
Material, Side Wall, and Ceiling  
A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace  
cabinet to any combustible material and wall  
should follow diagram in Figure 8.  
3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in  
Figure 6.  
4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot  
on mitered edge of top trim (see Figure 6).  
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf,  
etc. is made of combustible material and  
protrudes 3 1/2" from the wall. This combus-  
tible material must be 4" from the side of the  
fireplace opening (see Figure 8).  
5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot  
on mitered edge of side trim (see Figure 6).  
6. While firmly holding edges of trim together,  
tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate  
with slotted screwdriver.  
B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening  
to the ceiling should not be less than 42".  
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side.  
8. Tighten trim hanging screws (#10 x 6.25 shoul-  
der) into holes in cabinets. Place the assembled  
trimontofireplacecabinet.Alignhangingnotches  
on trim with hanging screws on side of fireplace  
(seeFigure7). Pushtrimfirmlyintoplace, sliding  
hanging notches over hanging screws.  
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO  
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS  
Top  
Left and  
Bottom  
Right Sides  
and Rear  
0"  
1ꢁ"  
0"  
Set Screws  
Adjusting  
Plate  
Top  
Trim  
Example  
Side Trim  
Mitered  
Edge  
*
Shim  
Mitered  
Edge  
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall  
Slot  
Slot  
Figure 8 - Minimum Clearance for  
Combustible to Wall  
Figure 6 - Assembling Perimeter Trim  
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8. Place cardboard or other protective material  
on top of hearth base. Carefully set fireplace  
on protective material, with back of fireplace  
inside mantel opening.  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE  
INSTALLATION  
9. Attach flexible gas line from fireplace gas  
regulator to gas supply. See Connecting  
Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 14.  
Conventional installation of this fireplace involves  
installing fireplace along with the corner, face, or  
cabinet mantel with hearth base accessories against  
a wall in your home. Follow the instructions in  
this section to install the fireplace in this manner.  
10. If blower is installed, route blower electrical  
cord through access holes in either side of  
fireplace. Note: Bushing may be moved if  
necessary. Plug electrical cord into electrical  
outlet.  
1. Assemble cabinet mantel, hearth base, and  
trim accessories. Assembly instructions are  
included with each accessory.  
11. Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet mantel.  
Be careful not to scratch or damage hearth base,  
cabinet mantel, or any laminate trim on hearth  
base. Remove protective material from top of  
hearth base and from front of fireplace (if any).  
Note: You can secure fireplace to hearth or  
floor. Open lower louver. Locate screw holes in  
bottom of base. Tighten wood screws through  
these holes and into hearth or floor.  
2. When installing blower, install a properly  
grounded, 120 volt three-prong electrical out-  
let at fireplace location if an outlet is not there.  
If possible, locate outlet so cabinet mantel will  
cover it when installed (see Figure 9).  
3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This  
installation includes an approved flexible gas  
line (if allowed by local codes) after the equip-  
ment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must  
be the last item installed on the gas piping. See  
Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location,  
page 12.  
12. Check all gas connections for leaks. See  
Checking Gas Connections, page 15.  
Cabinet  
Mantel  
4. Placehearthbaseaccessoryagainstwallatinstal-  
lation location. Cut an access hole in hearth top  
to run flexible gas line to fireplace (see Figure  
9). Make sure to locate access hole so cabinet  
mantel will cover it when installed. Note: You  
can secure base to floor using wood screws.  
Countersink screw heads and putty over.  
5. Route flexible gas line through access hole in  
hearth base.  
6. Centercabinetmantelonhearthbase(seeFigure  
10). Make sure mantel is flush against wall.  
7. Break off nailing flanges (see Figure 11) with  
hammer or pliers.  
Figure 10 - Installing Cabinet Mantel  
Electrical Outlet  
Rigid Pipe and Gas  
Shutoff Valve  
Nailing  
Flanges  
Gas Line  
Hearth Base  
Access Hole  
Figure 11 - Location of Nailing Flanges  
Figure 9 - Placing Hearth Base  
Accessory Against Wall  
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INSTALLATION  
6. Attach flexible gas line to gas supply. See Con-  
necting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 14.  
Continued  
7. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or  
wood screws through holes in nailing flange  
(see Figure 15).  
8. Check all gas connections for leaks. See  
Checking Gas Connections, page 15.  
9. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet  
installed in step 2.  
10. Install trim after final finishing and/or painting  
of wall (see Figure 7, page 9).  
Figure 12 - Inserting Fireplace Into  
Cabinet Mantel  
17 3/4  
"
BUILT-IN FIREPLACE  
33"  
INSTALLATION  
Built-in installation of this fireplace involves  
installing fireplace into a framed-in enclosure.  
This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall.  
If installing a mantel above the fireplace, you must  
follow the clearances shown in Figure 16, page  
12. Follow the instructions below to install the  
fireplace in this manner.  
35 1/2  
"
Figure 13 - Rough Opening for Installing  
in Wall  
Actual  
3ꢀ 3/8"  
Framing  
33"  
39 3  
/8  
"
Height  
27 7  
/8  
"
Front Width  
Depth  
34 5/1ꢁ"  
1ꢁ 11/1ꢁ"  
35 1/ꢀ"  
173/4"  
35 1  
55 5  
/
2
"
/8  
"
1. Frameinroughopening.Usedimensionsshown  
in Figure 13 for the rough opening. If installing  
in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 14  
for the rough opening. The height is 33" which  
is the same as the wall opening above.  
Figure 14 - Rough Opening for Installing  
in Corner  
2. If using blower, install and properly ground  
GA3555, three-prong 120 volt electrical out-  
let, in fireplace. Follow instructions included  
in kit.  
Nails or Wood  
Screws  
3. Install gas piping into fireplace location. This  
installation includes an approved flexible gas  
line (if allowed by local codes) after the equip-  
ment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must  
be the last item installed on the gas piping. See  
Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location,  
page 12.  
Nailing  
Flanges  
4. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening  
with back of fireplace inside wall opening.  
Figure 15 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall  
Studs  
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FIREPLACE LOCATION  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
Mantel Clearances for Built-In  
Installation  
If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must  
meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and  
top of fireplace opening.  
WARNING: This appliance  
requires a 1/2" NPT (National  
PipeThread)inletconnectionto  
the pressure regulator.  
NOTICE:Ifyourinstallationdoes  
not meet the minimum clear-  
ances shown, you must do one  
of the following:  
• raise the mantel to an accept-  
able height  
WARNING: A qualified  
service person must connect  
fireplace to gas supply. Follow  
all local codes.  
• remove the mantel  
CAUTION:Neverconnectpro-  
pane/LP fireplace directly to the  
propane/LPsupply.Thisfireplace  
requires an external regulator  
(notsupplied).Installtheexternal  
regulator between the fireplace  
and propane/LP supply.  
NOTICE: Surface temperatures  
of adjacent walls and mantels  
become hot during operation.  
Walls and mantels above the  
firebox may become hot to  
the touch. If installed properly,  
these temperatures meet the  
requirement of the national  
product standard. Follow all  
minimum clearances shown in  
this manual.  
WARNING: Never connect  
natural gas fireplace to private  
(non-utility) gas wells. This  
gas is commonly known as  
wellhead gas.  
Note:  
All Vertical  
Mantel Shelf  
Installation Items Needed  
Before installing fireplace, make sure you have  
the items listed below.  
measurements  
are from top of  
fireplace opening  
to bottom of  
mantel shelf.  
10"  
8"  
•
external regulator for propane/LP unit only  
(supplied by installer)  
6"  
2 1  
/2"  
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
piping (check local codes)  
sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)  
equipment shutoff valve *  
test gauge connection *  
sediment trap (optional)  
tee joint  
Minimum Non-  
Combustible  
Material  
pipe wrench  
approved flexible gas line with gas connector  
(if allowed by local codes) (not provided)  
* ACSAdesign-certified equipment shutoff valve  
with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to  
test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA  
design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your  
dealer. See Accessories, page 32.  
Figure 16 - Minimum Mantel Clearances  
for Built-In Installation  
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WARNING: Use pipe joint  
sealant that is resistant to liquid  
petroleum (LP) gas.  
Continued  
For propane/LP units, the installer must supply  
an external regulator. The 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 pres-  
sure, heater regulator damage could occur. Install  
external regulator with the vent pointing down  
as shown in Figure 17. Pointing the vent down  
protects it from freezing rain or sleet.  
We recommend that you install a sediment trap in  
supply line as shown in Figure 18. Locate sediment  
trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in  
piping system between fuel supply and fireplace.  
Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not  
likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture  
and contaminants. This keeps them from going  
into fireplace gas controls. If sediment trap is not  
installed or is installed wrong, fireplace may not  
run properly.  
CAUTION:Useonlynew,black  
ironorsteelpipe.Internally-tinned  
coppertubingmaybeusedincer-  
tainareas.Checkyourlocalcodes.  
Usepipeof1/2"diameterorgreater  
toallowpropergasvolumetofire-  
place. If pipe is too small, undue  
loss of volume will occur.  
CSA Design-Certified  
Equipment Shutoff Valve  
With 1/8" NPT Tap*  
Natural Gas  
From Gas  
Meter  
(5" W.C.** to  
10.5" W.C.  
Installationmustincludeanequipmentshutoffvalve,  
union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap  
within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must  
be upstream from fireplace (see Figure 18).  
Pressure)  
3" Minimum  
IMPORTANT:Install equipment shutoff valve in an  
accessiblelocation.Theequipmentshutoffvalveisfor  
turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance.  
Propane/LP  
From External  
Regulator  
(11" W.C.**  
to 14" W.C.  
Pressure)  
Cap  
Pipe  
Nipple Joint  
Tee  
Check your building codes for any special re-  
quirements for locating equipment shutoff valve  
to fireplaces.  
Sediment Trap  
ApplypipejointsealantlightlytomaleNPTthreads.  
Thiswillpreventexcesssealantfromgoingintopipe.  
Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged fire-  
place valves. Never use sealant on flare threads.  
Figure 18 - Gas Connection  
* Purchase the optional CSA design-certified  
equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See  
Accessories, page 32.  
External  
Regulator  
Propane/LP  
Supply Tank  
** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input  
adjustment.  
Vent Pointing Down  
Figure 17 - External Regulator on  
Propane/LP Supply Tank with Vent  
Pointing Down  
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INSTALLATION  
Continued  
CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS  
SUPPLY  
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 shipping.  
These screws are located near top of screen.  
Discard screws. Lift fireplace screen up and  
pull out to remove.  
Figure 19 - Removing Log Base  
Assembly From Fireplace  
2. Remove screws that attach log base assembly  
to fireplace (see Figure 19). Carefully lift up  
log base assembly and remove from fireplace  
(see Figure 19).  
To Fireplace Gas Equipment Shutoff  
Regulator  
Valve Provided by  
Installer  
Note: If adding the G8005 series brick liner acces-  
sory, install it now. Follow instructions in G8005  
accessory kit.  
Propane/LP  
To External  
Regulator  
3. Route gas line (provided by installer) from  
equipment shutoff valve to fireplace. Route  
flexible gas supply line through one of the Flexible Gas Line  
from Fireplace Gas  
Regulator  
access holes.  
4. Attach the flexible gas line to gas supply (see  
Figure 20). Check tightness of flexible gas  
line attached to gas regulator of fireplace (see  
Figure 20).  
Natural Gas  
To Gas Meter  
Figure 20 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines  
Together  
5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See  
Checking Gas Connections, page 15.  
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS  
6. Replace log base assembly back into fireplace.  
Feed flexible gas line into fireplace base area  
while replacing log base assembly. Make sure  
the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace base  
area. Reattach log base assembly to fireplace  
with screws removed in step 2.  
WARNING:Testallgaspiping  
and connections, internal and  
external to unit, for leaks after  
installing or servicing. Correct  
all leaks at once.  
CAUTION: Do not pick up  
log base assembly by burner.  
Thiscoulddamageburner. Only  
handle base by grates.  
WARNING: Never use an  
open flame to check for a leak.  
Applyanoncorrosiveleakdetec-  
tion fluid to all joints. Bubbles  
forming show a leak. Correct all  
leaks at once.  
NOTICE: Most building codes  
do not permit concealed gas  
connections. A flexible gas line  
is provided to allow accessibility  
fromthefireplace(seeFigure20).  
The flexible gas supply line con-  
nection to the equipment shutoff  
valve should be accessible.  
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INSTALLATION  
Equipment  
Shutoff  
Valve  
Continued  
CAUTION: Make sure exter-  
nal regulator has been installed  
betweenpropane/LPsupplyand  
fireplace. See guidelines under  
Connecting Fireplace to Gas  
Supply, page 14.  
Closed  
Figure 21 - Equipment Shutoff Valve  
Equipment Shutoff Valve  
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY  
PIPING SYSTEM  
Gas Meter  
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG  
(3.5 kPa)  
1. Disconnect fireplace with its main gas valve  
(control valve) and equipment shutoff valve  
from gas supply piping system. Pressures  
in excess of 1/2 psig will damage fireplace  
regulator.  
Gas Control Valve  
Figure 22 - Checking Gas Joints for  
Natural Gas  
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment  
shutoff valve was connected.  
Equipment Shutoff Valve  
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either  
opening propane/LP supply tank valve for  
propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve  
located on or near gas meter for natural gas,  
or using compressed air.  
Propane/LP  
Supply Tank  
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system.  
Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all  
joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.  
5. Correct all leaks at once.  
6. Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff  
valve to gas supply. Check reconnected fittings  
for leaks.  
Gas Control Valve  
Figure 23 - Checking Gas Joints for  
Propane/LP Gas  
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than  
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)  
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 21).  
PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS  
CONNECTIONS  
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 21).  
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either  
opening propane/LP supply tank valve for  
propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve  
located on or near gas meter for natural gas,  
or using compressed air.  
2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas  
meter for natural gas or open propane/LP  
supply tank valve.  
3. Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the  
OFF position.  
3. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment  
shutoffvalvefornaturalgasorpropane/LPsup-  
ply to equipment shutoff valve for propane/LP  
(see Figures 22 and 23). Apply noncorrosive  
leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles form-  
ing show a leak.  
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve  
to gas control valve (see Figures 22 or 23).  
Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all  
joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.  
5. Correct all leaks at once.  
4. Correct all leaks at once.  
6. Light fireplace (see Operating Fireplace, page  
17. Check all other internal joints for leaks.  
7. Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas to  
Appliance, page 18).  
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Left Log  
INSTALLATION  
Rear Log  
Continued  
INSTALLING LOGS  
WARNING: Failure to posi-  
tion the parts in accordance  
with these diagrams or failure  
to use only parts specifically  
approved with this heater may  
result in property damage or  
personal injury.  
Bottom  
Log  
Grate  
Prongs  
Base  
Assembly  
Front Right  
Log  
CAUTION: Do not remove  
the data plates attached to the  
heater base assembly. The data  
plates contain important safety  
and warranty information.  
Figure 24 - Installing Bottom Logs  
Middle Left Log  
It is very important to install these logs exactly  
as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs  
supplied with heater.  
Middle  
Right Log  
1. Place bottom log in center of the base assem-  
bly as shown in Figure 24.  
2. Rest rear log in back corner sections of base  
assembly as shown in Figure 24. Make sure log  
is completely vertical and not leaning in toward  
burner where the flame will touch the log.  
3. Position front right log against right side of  
grate prongs (see Figure 24).  
Bottom  
Log  
Pin on Front  
Left Log  
4. Position front left log against left side of grate  
prongs (see Figure 24).  
Figure 25 - Installing Top Logs  
5. Place middle right log over front right and bot-  
tom logs as shown in Figure 25. Be sure hole in  
middle right log seats over pin in bottom log.  
6. Place middle left log over front left and bot-  
tom logs as show in Figure 25. Be sure hole in  
middle left log seats over pin in front left log.  
7. Install fireplace screen by slipping notches  
of fireplace screen over screws on front of  
fireplace (see Figure 26).  
WARNING:Youmustoperate  
this fireplace with the fireplace  
screen in place. Make sure fire-  
place screen is in place before  
running fireplace.  
Notches  
Screws for  
Mounting Screen  
Figure 26 - Installing Fireplace Screen  
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OPERATING FIREPLACE  
NOTICE:Duringinitialoperation  
of new fireplace, burning logs  
will give off a paper-burning  
smell. Open damper or window  
to vent smell. This will only last  
a few hours.  
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.  
1. STOP! Read the safety information in  
column 1.  
2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully  
open.  
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be  
lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, 3. Set selector switch in OFF position.  
follow these instructions exactly.  
WARNING: Burners will  
come on automatically within  
one minute when the selector  
switchisintheONpositionafter  
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the  
appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next  
to the floor because some gas is heavier than  
air and will settle on the floor.  
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS  
the pilot is lit.  
• Do not try to light any appliance.  
• Do not touch any electric switch; do not  
use any phone in your building.  
4. Press in and turn control knob clockwise  
to the OFF position.  
• Immediately call your gas supplier from  
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas  
supplier’s instructions.  
5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas.  
Then smell for gas, including near the floor.  
If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the  
safety information, column 1. If you don’t  
smell gas, go to the next step.  
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call  
the fire department.  
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the  
gas control knob. Never use tools. If the  
knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t  
try to repair it, call a qualified service tech-  
nician or gas supplier. Force or attempted  
repair may result in a fire or explosion.  
6. Press in and turn control knob counter-  
clockwise  
to the PILOT position.  
Press in control knob for five (5) seconds  
(see Figure 27).  
Note: You may be running this heater for  
the first time after hooking up to gas sup-  
ply. If so, the control knob may need to be  
pressed in for 30 seconds or more. This will  
allow air to bleed from the gas system.  
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has  
been under water. Immediately call a  
qualified service technician to inspect the  
appliance and to replace any part of the  
control system and any gas control which  
has been under water.  
CAUTION: Do not try to ad-  
just heating levels by using the  
equipment shutoff valve.  
LIGHTING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Ignitor Button  
Flame Adjustment  
Knob  
WARNING:Youmustoperate  
this fireplace with the fireplace  
screen in place. Make sure fire-  
place screen is installed before  
running fireplace.  
L
AUTO  
OFF  
ON  
Control Knob  
Selector Switch  
Figure 27 - Control Knob and Ignitor  
Button Location (Shown as Supplied, No  
Control Options)  
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TO APPLIANCE  
OPERATING FIREPLACE  
Continued  
Shutting Off Heater  
1. Turn control knob clockwise  
OFF position.  
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.  
to the  
2a. Set selector switch in the OFF position.  
2b. If Using Optional Hand-Held Remote:  
Set selector switch in the OFF position to  
keep from draining battery.  
Note: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a  
qualified service person or gas supplier for  
repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot  
with match. To light pilot with match, see  
Manual Lighting Procedure.  
Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot stays lit)  
You may shut off the burners and keep the pilot  
lit by doing one of the following:  
8. Keep control knob pressed in for30 seconds  
after lighting pilot.After 30 seconds, release  
control knob.  
•
Turn control knob clockwise  
PILOT position.  
to the  
•
Use remote control manual OFF button.  
• If control knob does not pop out when  
released, contact a qualified service person  
or gas supplier for repairs.  
•
Set selector switch in the OFF position.  
MANUAL LIGHTING  
PROCEDURE  
1. Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting  
Instructions, page 17.  
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 4  
through 8 beginning on page 17.  
9. Slightly push in and turn control knob coun-  
terclockwise  
to the ON position.  
2. Depress control knob and light pilot with  
match.  
10. Wait one minute and switch selector switch  
to the ON position to light burners.  
3. Keep control knob pressed in for30 seconds  
after lighting pilot.After 30 seconds, release  
control knob. Now follow steps 9 through  
11, column 1.  
11. Set flame adjustment knob to any level  
between HI and LO.  
WARNING: Make sure the  
selector switch is in the OFF  
positionwhenyouareawayfrom  
home for long periods of time.  
Heater will come on automati-  
cally with selector switch in the  
ON position.  
OPTIONAL HAND-HELD  
REMOTE OPERATION  
Note: All remote control accessories must be  
purchased separately (see Accessories, page  
32). Follow instructions included with the  
remote control.  
NOTICE:Youmustlightthepilot  
before using the hand-held re-  
mote control unit. See Lighting  
Instructions, page 17.  
Ignitor  
Pilot Burner  
Electrode  
After lighting, let pilot flame burn for about  
one minute. Turn control knob to ON posi-  
tion. Adjust flame adjustment knob anywhere  
between HI and LO. Slide the selector switch  
to the REMOTE position (see Figure 30, page  
19). Note: The burner may light if hand-held  
remote was on when selector switch was last  
turned off. You can now turn the burner on and  
off with the hand-held remote control unit.  
Figure 28 - Pilot (Natural)  
Ignitor  
Pilot Burner  
Electrode  
IMPORTANT: Do not leave the selector switch  
in the REMOTE or ON position when the pilot  
is not lit. This will drain the battery.  
Figure 29 - Pilot (Propane/LP)  
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together to turn off the fireplace.  
OPERATING FIREPLACE  
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Auto (Thermostatic) Mode  
1. Press the POWER and LOCK buttons  
together to turn on the hand-held remote  
control.  
Flame Adjustment Knob  
2. Press AUTO button to select this mode.  
ON  
OFF  
REMOTE  
F
F
3. Set the desired room temperature by press-  
ing the TEMP + or - buttons.  
O
L
H
4. Press the POWER and LOCK buttons  
together to turn off the fireplace  
Control Knob  
in On Position  
Selector Switch in Remote  
Position (Optional Hand-  
Held Remote Control)  
Note: Do not leave the hand-held remote in  
the AUTO mode close to the fireplace. The  
radiant heat from the fireplace will turn off the  
fireplace. Ideally, place the hand-held remote  
in the center of the room facing towards the  
fireplace.  
Figure 30 - Setting the Selector Switch,  
Control Knob, and Flame Adjustment  
Knob for Hand-Held Remote Operation  
ON/OFF MODEL HRC100  
Note: Do not hold the hand-held remote for  
Hold the control button on the hand-held remote a long time. Body temperature will affect its  
until burner turns on. Hold the control button operation in the AUTO mode.  
again until burner turns off (see Figure 31).  
Digital  
Turns Hand-  
Held Remote  
On or Off and  
Allows You  
to Choose  
the Manual  
Setting  
Display  
Shows  
Temperature  
and Settings  
TO LOCK press both buttons on hand-held  
remote control until light stops flashing. Hand-  
held remote control is now locked. If the fire is  
on it will be turned off automatically. In the  
locked state, the light will not light up when  
any button is pressed.  
AUTO  
SET  
TEMP  
ROOM  
TEMP  
TEMP  
LOCK  
POWER  
Turns  
Burners On  
or Off  
MANU  
AUTO  
ºC/ºF  
TO UNLOCK press both buttons together  
on hand-held remote control until the light  
stops flashing. The hand-held remote is now  
unlocked.  
Selects Auto  
Setting  
Decreases  
Room  
Increases  
Room  
Temperature  
in AUTO  
Mode  
Temperature  
in AUTO  
Mode  
Locks System  
to Prevent  
Control Button  
Turns Burners  
On and Off  
Accidental Ignition  
Figure 32 - Thermostat Hand-Held  
Remote Control Unit Selections HRC200  
Figure 31 - On/Off Hand-Held Remote  
Control Unit  
THERMOSTAT MODEL HRC200  
Safety Features  
The hand-held remote can be operated using  
either the manual mode (MANU) or thermo-  
static mode (AUTO) (see Figure 32). To select  
Fahrenheit/Centigrade mode display, carefully  
press the ˚C/˚F mode button with the end of a  
paper clip or similar blunt object.  
When away from home for an extended period  
of time or as a child safety feature to prevent  
accidental ignition of the fireplace, the receiver  
ON/OFF/REMOTE switch should be in the  
OFF position.  
Auto Shutoff Feature  
Manual Mode  
1. If the average room temperature exceeds  
82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Centi-  
grade), the hand-held remote control will  
perform a safety override and shut the  
fireplace off. This feature is not available  
in the MANU mode.  
1. Press the POWER and LOCK buttons  
together to turn on the hand-held remote  
control.  
2. Press the MANU button to turn on the  
fireplace.  
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INSPECTING BURNERS  
Continued  
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat-  
terns often.  
2. The receiver continuously receives signals  
from the hand-held remote to control the  
room temperature. If the hand-held remote  
is misplaced, obstructed, or for any reason  
cannot transmit to the receiver, the receiver  
will shut off the fireplace after 8 minutes.  
PILOT FLAME PATTERN  
Figure 32 shows a correct pilot flame pattern.  
Figure 33 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern.  
The incorrect pilot flame is not properly heating  
the thermocouple. When the thermocouple cools,  
the heater will shut down.  
Key Pad Lock Feature  
This feature allows the user to lock/unlock  
the keypad on the hand-held remote in the  
MANU or AUTO mode to prevent inadvertent  
operation (i.e. children operating the hand-held  
remote control, etc.). The keypad is locked in  
either on or off. Press the POWER and LOCK  
buttons together to turn the unit on or off.  
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in  
Figure 33  
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turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appli-  
ance, page 18)  
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Note: The pilot flame on natural gas units will  
have a slight curve, but flame should be blue and  
have no yellow or orange color.  
OPTIONAL BLOWER  
OPERATION  
Pilot Burner  
Thermocouple  
WARNING:Thisfireplacehas  
athree-prong,groundedelectrical  
plug. This plug helps protect you  
againstelectricalshock.Onlycon-  
nectplugtoaproperlygrounded,  
three-prongreceptacle.Donotcut  
or remove the grounding prong  
from this plug.  
Figure 33 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern  
Pilot Burner  
Thermocouple  
Locate the blower switch by opening lower  
louver on fireplace. Blower switch is located at  
lower left inside louver door.  
Figure 34 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern  
The GA3650TB thermostat-controlled blower  
has a variable speed control with an ON/OFF  
switch. The blower will start when the ther-  
mostat senses a sufficient increase in firebox  
temperature. The GA3750A variable speed  
blower also has an ON/OFF switch built into  
the variable speed control.  
MAIN BURNER  
Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with  
the heater running. All slotted burner flame holes  
should be open with yellow flame present. All  
round burner flame holes should be open with a  
small blue flame present. Some burner flame holes  
may become blocked by debris or rust, with no  
flame present. If so, turn off heater and let cool.  
Remove blockage. Blocked burner flame holes  
may create soot.  
Note for GA3650TB Only: If you are using  
GA3650TB blower, your fireplace and blower  
will not turn on and off at the same time. The  
fireplace may run for several minutes before the  
blower turns on. After the heater modulates to  
the pilot position, the blower will continue to  
run. The blower will shut off after the firebox  
temperature decreases.  
FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERN  
WARNING: If front burner  
flame pattern shows yellow tip-  
ping, your fireplace could pro-  
duce increased levels of carbon  
monoxide. Follow instructions  
below. Yellow flame on rear  
burner is normal.  
Note: It is safe to operate fireplace with blower  
turned off. However, the blowerhelps distribute  
heated air from the fireplace.  
Follow installation instructions included with  
the blower accessory.  
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INSPECTING BURNERS  
WARNING: Failure to keep  
the primary air opening(s) of  
theburner(s)cleanmayresultin  
sooting and property damage.  
Continued  
NOTICE: Do not mistake orange  
flames with yellow tipping. Dirt  
orotherfineparticlesareburned  
by fireplace, causing brief  
patches of orange flame.  
BURNER INjECTOR HOLDER AND  
PILOT AIR INLET HOLE  
The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount  
of air to mix with the gas. This provides a clean  
burning flame. Keep these holes clear of dust, dirt,  
lint, and pet hair. Clean these air inlet holes prior to  
each heating season. Blocked air holes will create  
soot. We recommend that you clean the unit every  
three months during operation and have heater  
inspected yearly by a qualified service person.  
Figure 35 shows correct front burner flame pat-  
tern. Figure 36 shows incorrect front burner flame  
pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows  
yellow tipping at top of blue flame.  
If front burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown  
in Figure 36  
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turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Ap-  
pliance, page 18)  
We also recommend that you keep the burner  
tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and  
dirt. To clean these parts we recommend using  
compressed air no greater than 30 PSI. Your local  
computer store, hardware store, or home center  
may carry compressed air in a can. You can use a  
vacuum cleaner in the blow position. If using com-  
pressed air in a can, please follow the directions on  
the can. If you don’t follow directions on the can,  
you could damage the pilot assembly.  
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Figure 35 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern  
Yellow Tipping At Top of Blue Flame  
1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot. Allow  
the 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 37).  
3. Blow air through the ports/slots and holes in  
the burner.  
Figure 36 - Incorrect Burner Flame  
Pattern  
4. Check the injector holder located at the end  
of the burner tube again. Remove any large  
particles of dust, dirt, lint, or pet hair with a  
soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle.  
CLEANING AND  
MAINTENANCE  
5. Blow air into the primary air holes on the  
injector holder.  
WARNING:Turnofffireplace  
and let cool before cleaning.  
Injector  
Holder  
CAUTION: You must keep  
control areas, burner, and cir-  
culating air passageways of  
fireplace clean. Inspect these  
areas of fireplace before each  
use. Have fireplace inspected  
yearly by a qualified service  
person. Fireplace may need  
more frequent cleaning due to  
excessive lint from carpeting,  
bedding material, pet hair, etc.  
Ports/Slots  
Burner Tube  
Primary Air  
Inlet Holes  
Figure 37 - Injector Holder On Outlet  
Burner Tube  
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WIRING DIAGRAM  
Note:For proper operation of optional accessories,  
the wires from the switch to the control must be  
connected exactly as shown.  
MAINTENANCE  
Continued  
6. In case any large clumps of dust have now  
been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and  
4, page 21.  
Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip on the  
pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot as-  
sembly. There is a small pilot air inlet hole about  
2" from where the pilot flame comes out of the  
pilot assembly (see Figure 38). With the unit off,  
lightly blow air through the air inlet hole. You may  
blow through a drinking straw if compressed air  
is not available.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Model VSGF33NRC  
Ports/  
Slots  
Pilot  
Assembly  
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Type Gas  
21,500/33,000 Btu/Hr  
Natural Gas Only  
Piezo  
Ignition  
Pressure Manifold  
3.5" W.C.  
Burner  
Tube  
Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water)  
Maximum  
Minimum*  
Shipping Weight  
10.5"  
5"  
Pilot Air  
Inlet Hole  
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122 lbs.  
* For input adjustment  
Model VSGF33PRC  
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Type Gas  
21,500/33,000 Btu/Hr  
Propant/LP Only  
Piezo  
Figure 38 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole  
Ignition  
LOGS  
Pressure Manifold  
7.9" W.C.  
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If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to Install-  
ing Logs, page 16, to properly replace logs.  
Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water)  
Maximum  
Minimum*  
Shipping Weight  
13"  
11"  
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Replace log(s) if broken or chipped (dime-sized  
or larger).  
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* For input adjustment  
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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 items are listed in order of operation.  
OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
When ignitor button is pressed, 1. Ignitor electrode not con- 1. Reconnect ignitor cable  
nected to ignitor cable  
there is no spark at ODS/pilot  
2. Ignitor cable pinched or wet 2. Free ignitor cable if pinched  
by any metal or tubing. Keep  
ignitor cable dry  
3. Piezo ignitor nut is loose  
3. Tightennutholdingpiezoignitor  
to base panel of log set. Nut is  
located behind base panel  
4. Broken ignitor cable  
5. Bad piezo ignitor  
6. Ignitor electrode broken  
4. Replace ignitor cable  
5. Replace piezo ignitor  
6. Replace pilot assembly  
7. Ignitor electrode positioned 7. Replace pilot assembly  
wrong  
When ignitor button is pressed, 1. Gas supply turned off or equip- 1. Turn on gas supply or open  
there is spark at ODS/pilot but  
no ignition  
ment shutoff valve closed  
2. Control knob not in PILOT 2. Turn control knob to PILOT  
position position  
3. Control knob not pressed in 3. Press in control knob while in  
while in PILOT position PILOT position  
4. Air in gas lines when in- 4. Continue holding down control  
equipment shutoff valve  
stalled  
knob. Repeat igniting opera-  
tion until air is removed  
5. Depleted gas supply (propane/ 5. Contact local propane/LP gas  
company  
LP only)  
6. ODS/pilot is clogged  
6. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning  
and Maintenance, page 21) or  
replace ODS/pilot assembly  
7. Gas regulator setting is not 7. Replace gas regulator  
correct  
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OBSERVED PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
ODS/pilot lights but flame goes 1. Control knob not fully 1. Press in control knob fully  
out when control knob is re-  
leased  
pressed in  
2. Control knob not pressed in 2. AfterODS/pilotlights,keepcon-  
long enough  
3. Equipment shutoff valve not 3. Fully open equipment shutoff  
fully open valve  
4. Pilot flame not touching 4. A) Contact local natural or  
trol knob pressed in 30 seconds  
thermocouple, which allows  
thermocouple to cool, caus-  
ing pilot flame to go out. This  
problem could be caused by  
one or both of the following:  
A) Low gas pressure  
propane/LP gas company  
B) Clean ODS/pilot (see  
Cleaning and Maintenance,  
page 21) or replace ODS/pilot  
assembly  
B) Dirty or partially clogged  
ODS/pilot  
5. Thermocouple connection 5. Hand tighten until snug, then  
loose at control valve  
6. Thermocouple damaged  
7. Control valve damaged  
tighten 1/4 turn more  
6. Replace pilot assembly  
7. Replace control valve  
Burner does not light after ODS/ 1. Inlet gas pressure is too low 1. Contact local natural or pro-  
pilot is lit  
pane/LP gas company  
2. Burner orifice(s) clogged  
2. Clean burner(s) (see Cleaning  
and Maintenance, page 21) or  
replace burner orifice(s)  
3. Thermopileleadsdisconnected 3. Reconnect leads (see Wiring  
or improperly connected Diagram, page 22)  
4. Burner will not come on in 4. Replace battery in transmitter  
remote position and receiver  
Delayed ignition of one or both 1. Manifold pressure is too 1. Contact local natural or pro-  
burners  
low  
2. Burner orifice(s) clogged  
pane/LP gas company  
2. Clean burner(s) (see Cleaning  
and Maintenance, page 21) or  
replace burner orifice(s)  
Burner backfiring during 1. Burner orifice is clogged or 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning  
combustion  
damaged  
and Maintenance, page 21) or  
replace burner orifice(s)  
2. Damaged burner  
3. Gas regulator defective  
2. Replace damaged burner  
3. Replace gas regulator  
Slightsmokeorodorduringinitial 1. Not enough air  
operation  
1. Check burner for dirt and  
debris. If found, clean burner  
(see Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 21)  
2. Gas regulator defective 2. Replace gas control  
3. Residues from manufacturing 3. Problem will stop after a few  
processes and logs curing  
hours of operation  
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OBSERVED PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Moisture/condensation noticed 1. Not enough combustion/ven- 1. Refer to Air for Combustion  
on windows  
tilation air  
and Ventilation requirements  
(page 5)  
Heaterproducesawhistlingnoise 1. TurningcontrolknobtoHIpo- 1. TurncontrolknobtoLOposition  
when burners are lit  
sition when burners are cold  
2. Air in gas line  
and let warm up for a minute  
2. Operate burners until air is  
removed from line. Have gas  
line checked by local natural  
or propane/LP gas company  
3. Air passageways on heater 3. Observe minimum installation  
blocked clearances (see page 9)  
4. Dirty or partially clogged 4. Clean burners (see Cleaning  
burner orifice(s)  
and Maintenance, page 21) or  
replace burner orifice(s)  
White powder residue forming 1. When heated, vapors from 1. Turn heater off when using  
within burner box or on adjacent  
walls or furniture  
furniture polish, wax, carpet  
cleaners, etc. may turn into  
white powder residue  
furniture polish, wax, carpet  
cleaners, or similar products  
Remote does not function  
1. Battery is not installed. Bat- 1. Replace 9-volt batteries in  
tery power is low  
receiver and remote control  
Yellow flame in front burner dur- 1. Not enough air  
ing burner combustion  
1. Check burner(s) for dirt and  
debris. If found, clean burner(s)  
(see Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 21)  
2. Gas regulator defective  
2. Replace gas regulator  
Fireplace produces a clicking/ 1. Metalexpandingwhileheating 1. This is normal with most heat-  
or contracting while cooling  
ticking noise just after burner is  
lit or shut off  
ers.Ifnoiseisexcessive,contact  
qualified service person  
Dark residue on logs inside of 1. Improper log placement  
theirfireplaceNote:Afterremov-  
1. Properly locate logs (see In-  
stalling Logs, page 16)  
ingallcausesofresidue deposits, 2. Drafts or other air currents 2. Eliminate source of drafts  
completely clean fireplace and affecting flame pattern around heater  
applianceoffresiduebeforereus- 3. Air holes at burner inlet 3. Clean out air holes at burner  
ing appliance  
blocked  
inlet. Periodically repeat as  
needed  
4. Burner flame holes blocked 4. Remove blockage  
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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. Fol-  
low 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, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc., create fumes. These  
fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors. These odors will disappear over time.  
OBSERVED PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Fireplace produces unwanted 1. Heater burning vapors from 1. Openwindowtoventilateroom.  
odors  
paint, hair spray, glues,  
cleaners, chemicals, new  
carpet, etc. (See IMPOR-  
TANT statement above)  
Stop using odor causing prod-  
ucts while heater is running  
2. Low fuel supply (propane/LP 2. Refill supply tank (propane/LP  
only) only)  
3. Gas leak. See Warning 3. Locate and correct all leaks  
statement above  
(see Checking Gas Connec-  
tions, page 15)  
Fireplace shuts off in use (ODS 1. Not enough fresh air is 1. Open window and/or door for  
operates)  
available  
2. Low line pressure  
ventilation  
2. Contact local natural or pro-  
pane/LP gas company  
3. ODS/pilot is partially 3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning  
clogged and Maintenance, page 21)  
Gasodorevenwhencontrolknob 1. Gas leak. See Warning 1. Locate and correct all leaks  
is in OFF position  
statement above  
(see Checking Gas Connec-  
tions, page 15)  
2. Control valve or gas control 2. Replace control valve or gas  
defective control  
Gas odor during combustion  
1. Foreign matter between 1. Take apart gas tubing and  
control valve and burner remove foreign matter  
2. Gas leak. See Warning 2. Locate and correct all leaks  
statement above  
(see Checking Gas Connec-  
tions, page 15)  
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REPLACEMENT PARTS  
SERVICE hINTS  
Note: Use only original replacement parts. This  
will protect your warranty coverage for parts  
replaced under warranty.  
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low  
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burners will have delayed ignition  
heater will not produce specified heat  
PARTS UNDER WARRANTY  
Contact authorized dealers of this product. If  
they can’t supply original replacement part(s),  
call DESA Heating Products’ Technical Service  
Department at 1-866-672-6040.  
propane/LP gas supply may be low for pro-  
pane/LP unit  
You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If so,  
contact your local gas supplier.  
When calling DESA Heating Products, have ready  
TEChNICAL SERVICE  
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your name and address  
You may have further questions about installation,  
operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA  
Heating Products’ Technical Service Department  
at 1-866-672-6040. When calling please have your  
model and serial numbers of your heater ready.  
model and serial numbers of your fireplace  
how fireplace was malfunctioning  
type of gas used (propane/LP or natural gas)  
purchase date  
Usually, we will ask you to return the part to the  
factory.  
You can also visit DESAHeating Products’techni-  
cal services web site at www.desatech.com.  
PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY  
Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they  
can’t supply original replacement part(s), call  
DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for  
referral information.  
When calling DESA Heating Products, have ready  
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the replacement part number  
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LOG BASE ASSEMBLY MODELS VSGF33NRC AND VSGF33PRC  
1c  
1e  
1a  
1b  
1f  
1d  
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8
9
6
30  
24  
10  
4
12  
14  
4
18  
3
28 (NG Only)  
4
4
25  
19  
15  
13  
26  
29 (NG Only)  
22  
16  
16  
13  
23  
20  
21  
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PARTS LIST  
This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions  
listed under Replacement Parts on page 27 of this manual.  
KEY  
NO. PART NO.  
DESCRIPTION  
QTY.  
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
8
1
1
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
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1a 113ꢁꢀ1-08 Front Left Log  
1b 113ꢁꢀ1-09 Middle Right Log  
1c 113ꢁꢀ1-10 Middle Left Log  
1d 113ꢁꢀ1-11 Bottom Log  
1e 113ꢁꢀ1-1ꢀ Back Log  
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113ꢁꢀ1-07 Front Right Log  
099387-09 Pilot Tube  
099387-1ꢀ Pilot Tube  
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M11084-38 Screw  
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098304-01 Screw, #10 Phillips, Black  
103779-01 O.D.S. Pilot  
103778-01 O.D.S. Pilot  
098ꢀ49-01 Nut  
11ꢀ713-03 Pilot Bracket  
11ꢀ4ꢁ5-0ꢀ Front Burner Assembly  
11ꢀ4ꢁꢁ-0ꢀ Rear Burner Assembly  
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10 11ꢀ705-03 Base Assembly  
11 098ꢀ71-1ꢀ Ignitor Cable  
1ꢀ  
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Firebox Bottom  
13 111435-01 Piezo Ignitor  
14 101004-08 Front Burner Injector  
101004-01 Front Burner Injector  
15 104ꢀ41-0ꢀ Switch Bracket  
1ꢁ 10378ꢀ-01 Valve Bracket  
17 103ꢀ84-03 Wiring Harness  
18 11ꢀ708-05 Burner Tube  
19 097809-0ꢀ Adapter  
ꢀ0 M1ꢀ4ꢁ1-ꢀꢁ 10/3ꢀ, Screw  
ꢀ1 098ꢀꢁ5-0ꢀ Elbow, Male  
ꢀꢀ 103781-01 Gas Valve Assembly  
103781-0ꢀ Gas Valve Assembly  
ꢀ3 099998-01 Switch  
ꢀ4 101004-14 Rear Burner Injector  
101004-15 Rear Burner Injector  
ꢀ5 101ꢁꢀ8-03 Flex Hose  
ꢀꢁ M11084-38 Screw  
ꢀ7 90105ꢁ-01 3/8" Flare x 1/ꢀ" NPT  
ꢀ8 099387-14 Pilot Tube  
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30 M11084-ꢀꢁ Screw  
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PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN  
1005ꢁ3-01 Warning Plate  
103877-01 Lighting Instructions Plate  
**Not a field replaceable part.  
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FIREPLACE MODELS  
VSGF33NRC AND VSGF33PRC  
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17  
1
6
9
12  
2
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4
8
3
16  
11  
14  
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PARTS LIST  
FIREPLACE MODELS  
VSGF33NRC AND VSGF33PRC  
This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions  
listed under Replacement Parts on page 27 of this manual.  
KEY  
NO. PART NO.  
DESCRIPTION  
Top Outer Casing  
Outer Casing  
QTY.  
1
1
1
101357-03  
103ꢀ07-01  
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3
4
10ꢀ758-0ꢀCK Right Front Side  
10ꢀ759-0ꢀCK Left Front Side  
1
1
5
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098304-01  
101351-01CK Top Front  
Phillips Pan Head Screw, #10  
17  
1
7
10ꢀ455-18  
Louver  
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8
101353-01CK Middle Front Rail  
1
9
10171ꢀ-0ꢀ  
**  
099ꢀ30-01  
10187ꢀ-03  
**  
Firebox Hood  
Firebox Support  
Shoulder Screw  
Firebox Top  
Outer Base  
Firebox Wrapper  
Cover  
1
ꢀ
4
1
1
1
1
57  
4
10  
11  
1ꢀ  
13  
14  
15  
1ꢁ  
17  
18  
**  
101514-01  
M11084-ꢀꢁ  
098304-0ꢀ  
1017ꢀ7-03  
Hex Screw, #10  
Phillips Pan Head Screw, #ꢁ-ꢀ0x.38  
Screen Assembly  
PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN  
Caution Decal  
1
100ꢁ39-01  
103590-01  
104313-01  
104313-0ꢀ  
M10908-ꢀ  
1
1
1
1
4
Decal Strip  
Hinge, Pin  
Hinge, Pin  
Screw, Slotted Hex Head Tapping  
**Not a field replaceable part.  
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INFORMATION VIDEO - 108917-01  
(Not Shown)  
Forallmodels.Acareandmaintenancevideoisavail-  
able by calling 1-866-672-6040. You may also email  
your request to [email protected].  
ACCESSORIES  
NOTICE: All accessories may  
not be available for all fireplace  
models.  
Purchase these fireplace accessories from your lo- FIRE CRACKLE - CF6-A  
cal dealer. If they can not supply these accessories,  
call DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040  
for information. You can also write to the address  
listed on the back page of this manual.  
(Not Shown)  
Creates the sound of a real burning fire.  
PERIMETER TRIM ACCESSORY  
(Not Shown)  
PT32 - Black  
PT32B - Brushed Brass  
PT32PB - Polished Brass  
PT32P - Platinum  
For all models. Optional with built-in installation.  
Provides a finished appearance covering rough  
and/or unfinished mantel or wall opening, edges,  
etc. (Polished Brass Trim PT32PB included with  
mantel accessory.)  
EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE  
GA5010  
For all models. Equipment shutoff valve with 1/8"  
NPT tap. Fits 1/2" NPT pipe.  
EXTRUDED LOUVER KIT  
(Not Shown)  
GA9094 - Polished Brass  
GAP9094 - Platinum  
GABB9094 - Brushed Brass  
For all models. Optional extruded louvers (kit  
includes 2 louvers).  
BLOWER ACCESSORY - GA3750 &  
GA3650T SERIES  
For all models. Manual variable control and au-  
tomatic thermostat variable control.Ablower will  
increase air flow to maximize heat distribution.  
MANTELS (Not Shown)  
GMC55F - Cabinet Mantel & Base, Stained Oak,  
Traditional Design  
W36AU - Cabinet Mantel & Base, Unfinished,  
Traditional Design  
RECEIvER AND HAND-HELD  
THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL  
KIT - HRC200  
GMC56F - Corner Mantel & Base, Stained Oak,  
Traditional Design  
C36AU - Corner Mantel & Base, Unfinished,  
Traditional Design  
W36DS - Cabinet Mantel & Base, Red Oak  
Stained Birch, Keystone Design  
For all models. Allows the gas log heater to be  
operated in a manually or thermostatically con-  
trolled mode. You can turn the gas log heater on  
and off without ever leaving the comfort of your  
easy chair.  
DUPLEX OUTLET KIT - GA3555  
(Not Shown)  
For all models. For built-in installation when ac-  
cessory blowers are used.  
RECEIvER AND HAND-HELD  
REMOTE CONTROL KIT - HRC100  
For all models. Allows the gas log heater to be  
turned on and off by using a hand-held remote  
control.  
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CLEANING KIT - GCK (Not Shown)  
ACCESSORIES  
For all models. Your vent-free gas appliance re-  
quires regular cleaning and maintenance to prevent  
performance problems. This kit gives you the tools  
and instructions to make it easy to clean all critical  
areas of your appliance.  
Continued  
WALL-MOUNT THERMOSTAT  
SWITCH - GWMT1 (Not Shown)  
For all models. The desired comfort setting can be  
selected on the wall thermostat and the fireplace  
will automatically cycle from pilot to the heat  
setting selected.  
FIREBOX BRICK LINER - G8005  
Series (Not Shown)  
For all models. Ceramic fiber firebox liner adds  
WALL-MOUNT ON/OFF SWITCH  
the look of real brick.  
GWMS2 (Not Shown)  
For all models. Allows the gas fireplace to be  
turned on and off with a wall switch.  
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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  
VENT-FREE GAS FIREPLACE  
DESA Heating Products warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4)  
years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained  
in accordance with all applicable instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled  
check must be presented.  
This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required  
to restore this heater to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Heating  
ProductsAuthorized Service Center. Warranty part(s) MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product  
and/or DESAHeating Products who will provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use original factory  
replacement parts voids this warranty. The heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with  
all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit.  
This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear, or parts  
that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse, accidents, lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by  
improper installation. Travel, diagnostic cost, labor, transportation and any and all such other costs related to  
repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner.  
TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE  
OF THE PRODUCT; THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED  
WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUD-  
ING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO FOUR  
(4) YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE; AND DESA HEATING  
PRODUCTS’ LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND  
DESA HEATING PRODUCTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER  
INCLUDING INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of  
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation on implied warranties, or exclusion or limitation on  
damages may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.  
For information about this warranty write:  
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