Desa VYGF33PRB User Manual

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

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VYGF33PRB, VYGF33NRB, FPVF33PRA (Millivolt) and FPVF33NRA (Millivolt)

REMOTE-READY GAS FIREPLACE SYSTEMS

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed 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.

• 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.

— Installation and service must be performed by a

qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to

Combustion and Ventilation

Air for

sec-

tion on page 4 of this manual.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.

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.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................ 2

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..................................................... 3

LOCAL CODES........................................................................... 4

UNPACKING............................................................................... 4

PRODUCT FEATURES .............................................................. 4

AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION ........................... 4

INSTALLATION ........................................................................... 7

OPERA TING FIREPLACE ........................................................ 18

INSPECTING BURNERS.......................................................... 20

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................ 21

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.

DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead

to death!

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide

poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these 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.

Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and propane/LP gases 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 warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.

WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls

can be dangerous.

WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert, or other accessory not approved for use with this heater.

WIRING DIAGRAM ................................................................... 22

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 22

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 23

ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST ...... 26

ACCESSORIES ........................................................................ 34

REPLACEMENT PARTS .......................................................... 36

TECHNICAL SERVICE ............................................................. 36

SERVICE HINTS....................................................................... 36

OWNER'S REGISTRATION FORM .......................................... 37

WARRANTY INFORMATION...................................... Back Cover

WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Altered burner patterns can cause sooting.

Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.

Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance. Never place any objects on the heater.

Fireplace and screen become very hot when running fireplace. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.

Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with fireplace. When using the optional hand-held remote accessory, keep selector switch in the OFF position to prevent children from turning on burners with remote.

You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen and hood in place. Make sure fireplace screen and hood are in place before running heater.

Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

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SAFETY INFORMATION

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

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.

2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside 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

• if you cannot reach your gas supplier , call the fire department

4. This fireplace shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.

5. Do not use this fireplace as a wood-burning fireplace. Use only the logs provided with the fireplace.

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.

7. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the instructions in Clean- ing and Maintenance, pages 21 and 22.

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.

9. This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run properly . This fireplace has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS shuts down the fireplace if enough fresh air is not available. See Air for Combustion and Ventila-

tion, pages 4 through 6. If fireplace keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, pages 23 through 25.

10. Do not run fireplace

• where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored

• under dusty conditions

11. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other objects.

12. Do not use fireplace if any part has been exposed 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.

13. Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken. Do not operate fireplace if a log is chipped (dime-sized or larger).

14. Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair fireplace.

15. Operating fireplace above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.

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).

17. Provide adequate clearances around air openings.

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

One Piece Log Set

Optional Remote Control

WAR

AUT

OFF

Control Knobs

Piezo Ignitor

Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly (VYGF33PRB Shown)

Top Louver Assembly

Firebox Hood

Firebox Support

Screen Assembly

Figure 2 - Fireplace (VYGF33PRB Shown)

Remote Selector Switch (Optional)

Top Outer Casing

Blower Assembly (Optional)

Bottom Louver Assembly

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LOCAL CODES UNPACKING

PRODUCT FEATURES AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

LOCAL CODES

Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

Note:

Where listed vented decorative logs are required, thermostat

operation is not permitted.

UNPACKING

CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain important warranty and safety information.

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. the right hand side of the heater front. Lift the heater off the bottom tray.

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.

3. Remove protective packaging applied to logs, log base assembly, and fireplace.

4. Remove fireplace hood from carton insert.

5. Check all items for any shipping damage. If damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought fireplace.

Note:

The hood is located in the packing on

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. When used without the blower, the fireplace requires no electricity making it ideal for emergency backup heat. This heater is designed for vent-free operation. It has been tested and approved to ANSI Z21.11.2 standard for unvented heaters. State and local codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent-free heaters.

PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM

This fireplace has a piezo ignitor. This system requires no matches, batteries, or other sources to light fireplace.

OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL UNITS

There are four optional remote controls that can be purchased separately for this log heater:

• wall switch

• wall thermostat

• hand-held ON/OFF remote

• hand-held thermostat remote See Accessories, pages 34 and 35.

OPTIONAL BLOWER ASSEMBLY (GA3700 SERIES & GA3700TA SERIES)

This fireplace accepts an optional blower assembly (not included). The GA3700TA Series blower operates thermostatically and features a variable speed control. The GA3700 Series blower operates manually and also features a variable speed control. The blower circulates heated air from the fireplace into the room. See Accesso- ries, pages 34 and 35.

AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home.

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.

While it is good to make your home energy efficient, 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.

SAFETY DEVICE

This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature for ventfree room heaters. The ODS/pilot system shuts off the fireplace if there is not enough fresh air.

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

Providing Adequate Ventilation

Determining Fresh-Air Flow for Heater Location

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.

All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications:

1. Unusually Tight Construction

2. Unconfined Space

3. Confined Space The information on pages 4 through 6 will help you classify your

space and provide adequate ventilation.

Unusually Tight Construction

The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation. However, in buildings of unusually tight construction, you must provide additional fresh air.

Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where:

a. walls and ceilings e xposed to the outside atmosphere

have a continuous water vapor retar der with a rating of one perm (6 x 10 openings gasketed or sealed

b. weather stripping has been added on openable win-

dows and doors

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.

If your home meets all of the three criteria above, you must pro vide additional fresh air . See

Air From Outdoors

If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above, proceed to

tion,

Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Loca-

column 2.

Confined and Unconfined Space

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 communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed*, through openings not furnished with doors, are considered a part of the unconfined space.

* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them.

-11

kg per pa-sec-m2) or less with

and

Ventilation

, page 6

DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION

Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space

Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining

rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.

1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height). Length x Width x Height =___________ cu. ft. (volume of space)

Example:

height) = 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or open-

ings, add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space.

2. Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.

__________ (volume of space) x 20 = (Maximum Btu/Hr the space

Example:

Btu/Hr the space can support)

3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.

* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors.

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:

Space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling

can support)

3,168 cu. ft. (volume of space) x 20 = 63,360 (maximum

Vent-free heater _____________ Btu/Hr Gas water heater* _____________ Btu/Hr Gas furnace _____________ Btu/Hr Vented gas heater _____________ Btu/Hr Gas fireplace logs _____________ Btu/Hr Other gas appliances* + _____________ Btu/Hr Total = _____________ Btu/Hr

Example:

Gas water heater _____________ Btu/Hr Vent-free heater + _____________ Btu/Hr Total = _____________ Btu/Hr

63,360 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support) 73,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)

40,000 33,000 73,000

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

Determining Fresh-Air Flow for Heater Location (Cont.) Ventilation Air

AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

Continued

The space in the example on page 5 is a confined space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:

A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the

extra space provides an unconfined space, remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See V entilation Air Fr om

Inside Building. B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See V entilation Air F rom Outdoors . C. Install a lower Btu/Hr heater, if lower Btu/Hr size makes room unconfined.

If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an unconfined space. You will need no additional fresh air ventilation.

WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 Section 5.3

or applicable local codes

12"

Ventilation

Grills

Into Adjoining

Room,

Option 1

Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building (FPVF33PRA Shown)

Remove Door into Adjoining

Room, Option

Ventilation Grills

Into Adjoining Room,

Option 2

12"

VENTILATION AIR

Ventilation Air From Inside Building

This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent 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 2). You can also remove door into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 2). 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.

Ventilation Air From Outdoors

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.

IMPORTANT:

attic if attic has a thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent.

Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into

Outlet Air

Inlet Air

Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors (FPVF33PRA Shown)

Ventilated Attic

To Attic

Crawl

Space

Ventilated

Crawl Space

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INSTALLATION

Check Gas Type

Electrical Hookup

Installing Hood

NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. This will help circulate the heat throughout the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this heater as your primary heat source.

WARNING: A qualified service person must in-

stall fireplace. Follow all local codes.

WARNING: Never install the fireplace

• in a bedroom or bathroom

• in a recreational vehicle

• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flam-

mable objects are less than 42 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater

• in high traffic areas

• in windy or drafty areas

CAUTION: This fireplace creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace. Installing fireplace next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities (such as, but not limited, to tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may discolor walls or cause odors.

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) for your fireplace. If your gas supply is not correct, do not install fireplace. Call dealer where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace.

ELECTRICAL HOOKUP

(Models GA3700 Series and GA3700T Series Blower Accessories, and GA3555 Internal Duplex Kit)

This fireplace accepts a blower assembly with an electrical cord. The electrical cord is five feet in length. 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. The GA3555 outlet accessory is used for built-in applications with blower accessory installed.

INSTALLING HOOD

Install hood to top of firebox as shown in Figure 5. Use 3 Phillips screws provided.

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.

Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest installation. See Built-In Fireplace Installation, pages 10 and 11.

IMPORTANT:

this is beneficial, installing fireplace in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6.

IMPORTANT:

level, log set will not work properly.

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Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although

Make sure the fireplace is level. If fireplace is not

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Figure 5 - Installing Hood to Firebox

INSTALLATION

Assembling and Attaching Optional Brass Trim Installation Clearances

INSTALLATION

Continued

ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING OPTIONAL BRASS TRIM

(Included with Mantel Accessory)

IMPORTANT:

attach brass trim at this time. See page 10.

Note:

The instructions below show assembling and attaching brass

trim to fireplace.

1. Remove packaging from three pieces of brass trim.

2. Locate four brass screws, two adjusting plates with set screws,

and two shims in the hardware packet.

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 brass trim (see Figure 6).

5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge

of side brass trim (see Figure 6).

6. While firmly holding edges of brass trim together, tighten both

set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver.

7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side.

8. Tighten trim hanging screws (#10 x 6.25 shoulder) into holes

in cabinets. Place the assembled trim onto fireplace cabinet. Align hanging notches on trim with hanging screws on side of fireplace (see Figure 7). Push trim firmly into place, sliding hanging notches over hanging screws.

Side Brass Trim

If you are recessing the firebox in a wall, do not

Set Screws

Adjusting Plate

Top Brass Trim

INSTALLATION CLEARANCES

WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall.

Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installation.

Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material, Side Wall, and Ceiling

A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace cabinet to any com-

bustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 8.

Example:

combustible material and protrudes 3 1/2" from the wall. This combustible material must be 4" from the side of the fireplace opening (see Figure 8).

B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling

should not be less than 42 inches.

The face of a mantel, bookshelf, etc. is made of

MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS

Top Left and Bottom

Right Sides and Rear

42" 16" 0"

Shim

Mitered Edge

Slot

Figure 6 - Assembling Brass Trim

Assembled Brass Trim

Figure 7 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace (VYGF33PRB Shown)

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Slot

Trim Hanging Screws

Hanging Notches on Trim

Example

*Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall

Figure 8 - Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall

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INSTALLATION

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Conventional Fireplace Installation

INSTALLATION

CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

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 below to install the fireplace in this manner.

Note:

The instructions in this section show installation using the

cabinet mantel and hearth base accessories. The hearth base accessory shown is optional for this installation. You can install fireplace and cabinet mantel directly on the floor. The corner mantel accessory for models VYGF33NRB or VYGF33PRB can only be paired with the corner hearth base. If mounting fireplace and cabinet or corner mantel to the floor, an optional G3005 Series Slim Base kit may be installed.

1. Assemble cabinet mantel, hearth base, and trim accessories. Assembly instructions are included with each accessory.

2. When installing blower, install a properly grounded, 120 volt three-prong electrical outlet 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 equipment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping. See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location, pages 12 and 13.

4. Place hearth base accessory against wall at installation 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. floor using wood screws. Countersink screw heads and putty over.

5. Route flexible gas line through access hole in hearth base.

6. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base (see Figure 10). Make sure mantel is flush against wall.

7. Break off nailing flanges (see Figure 11) with hammer or pliers.

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.

9. Attach flexible gas line from fireplace gas regulator to gas supply. See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 13.

10. If blower is installed, route blower electrical cord through access holes in either side of fireplace. moved if necessary. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet.

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 (laminate trim for models VYGF33PRB and VYGF33NRB only). 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.

12. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Con- nections, page 14.

Note:

You can secure base to

Note:

Bushing may be

Rigid Gas Line

Hearth Base

Figure 9 - Placing Hearth Base Accessory Against Wall

Figure 10 - Installing Cabinet Mantel

Figure 11 - Location of Nailing Flanges

Figure 12 - Inserting Fireplace Into Cabinet Mantel

Electrical Outlet

Gas Line Access Hole

Cabinet Mantel

Nailing Flanges

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INSTALLATION

Built-In Fireplace Installation

INSTALLATION

Continued

BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION FOR MODELS VYGF33PRB & VYGF33NRB

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 20, page 12. Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner.

Actual Framing Height 32 Front Width 34 Depth 16

1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown 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.

2. If using blower, install and properly ground GA3555, threeprong 120 volt electrical outlet, in fireplace. Follow instructions included in kit (see Accessories, pages 34 and 35).

4. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening.

5. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet installed in step 2.

6. Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening.

7. Attach flexible gas line to gas supply. See Connecting Fire- place to Gas Supply, pages 13 and 14.

8. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange (see Figure 15).

9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Con- nections, pages 14 and 15.

10. Install brass trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall (see Figure 7, page 8).

/8" 33"

/16" 35 1/2"

/16" 17 3/4"

Figure 14 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner (for Models VYGF33NRB & VYGF33PRB only)

Nails or Wood Screws

Nailing Flanges

Figure 15 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs (VYGF33PRB Shown)

BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION FOR MODELS FPVF33PRA & FPVF33NRA

Actual Framing Height 32 Front Width 34 Depth 16

/8" 33"

/16" 35 1/2"

/16" 17 3/4"

/4"

33"

35 1/2"

Figure 13 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall

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WARNING: A qualified electrician must connect electrical wiring to duplex outlet for built-in installation. Follow all local codes.

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INSTALLATION

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Built-In Fireplace Installation (Cont.)

INSTALLATION

1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 16 for the rough opening.

2. If using blower, install wiring and properly ground the threeprong, 120 volt electrical outlet in fireplace.

3. Before replacing bottom of firebox, install duplex outlet to the right support bracket in the bottom of firebox (see Figure 17).

4. Route wires from electrical box through smallest hole in outer casing using strain relief fitting provided (see Figure 17).

5. Connect wires from the electrical box to duplex outlet. Match wire colors to those indicated on duplex outlet. Be sure to connect ground wire.

6. Install shield to end of right support bracket and behind the firebox wrapper with 2 screws provided (see Figure 18).

7. Plug blower cord into duplex outlet.

Note:

On thermostat model fireplaces, route power cord to the back of the fireplace to clear thermostat valve.

8. Replace bottom of firebox.

9. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the equipment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping. See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location, pages 12 and 13.

10. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening.

11. Attach flexible gas line to gas supply. See Connecting Fire- place to Gas Supply, pages 13 and 14.

12. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet installed in step 2.

13. Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening.

14. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange (see Figure 19).

15. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Con- nections, pages 14 and 15.

16. Install brass trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall (see Figure 7, page 8).

Cable from Electrical Source

Blower

Blower Power Cord

Support

Screw

Figure 17 - Connecting Duplex Outlet

Bracket

Duplex Outlet

Strain Relief Fitting

Support Bracket

Firebox Wrapper

Shield

Power

Screws

Cord

Figure 18 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs (FPVF33PRA Shown)

Nails or Wood Screws

/4"

33"

35 1/2"

Figure 16 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall

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Nailing Flanges

Figure 19 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs (FPVF33PRA Shown)

INSTALLATION

Built-In Installation Fireplace Installation (Cont.) Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location

INSTALLATION

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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.

NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the minimum clearances shown, you must do one of the following:

• raise the mantel to an acceptable height

• remove the mantel

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.

Wall board or facing material (above firebox) may be of combustible material, including decorative mantel ornaments or other similar projections off of the facing material.

Framing Material

Firebox

Wire-mesh Screen

10" 8" 6" 2

Figure 20 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

Mantel Shelf

Noncombustible Material May Project Off this Surface above the Firebox Hood

Supplied Firebox Hood Must Be Used at All Times

13" 16" 19" 21"

Note:

All vertical measurements are from top of fireplace hood opening to bottom of mantel shelf. These minimum clearances replace any other recommended clearances supplied with your ANSI Z21.11.2 approved gas logs.

INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION

WARNING: This appliance requires a 1/2" NPT (National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pressure regulator.

WARNING: A qualified service person must connect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes.

CAUTION: Never connect propane/LP fireplace directly to the propane/LP supply. This fireplace requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the fireplace and propane/LP supply.

WARNING: Never connect natural gas fireplace to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas.

Installation Items Needed

Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below.

• external regulator for propane/LP unit only (supplied by installer)

• piping (check local codes)

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)

• equipment shutoff valve *

• test gauge connection *

• sediment trap (optional)

• tee joint

• pipe wrench

• approved flexible gas line with gas connector (if allowed by local codes) (not provided)

* A CSA design-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, pages 34 and 35.

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 inches of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 21, page 13. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.

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