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1. DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of car bon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu with head aches dizziness or nausea If you have these signs the fireplace may not be working properly Get fresh air at once Have fireplace 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 warn ings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace Fireplace front and screen be come very hot when running heater 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 Carefully supervise young chil dren when they are in the room with fireplace When using the hand held remote accessory Remote Ready Models Only keep selector switch in the OFF position to prevent children from turning on burners with remote A WARNING Any change to this fire
2. ASsotmbly icc tere roseo ae HRS 6 Replacement Parts 35 Air for Combustion and Ventilation 7 Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List 36 Installation Tio teet 9 iia 40 Operating Fireplace 23 Warranty Information Back Cover Inspecting Burners 29 2 www desatech com 112462 01C SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING This product con tainsand or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble oper ate or service this fireplace Im proper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explosion elec trical shock and carbon mon oxide poisoning 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 IMPORTANT Read this owner s Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furni ture and draperies Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance Never place any objects on the heater
3. For purpose of input adjustment WIRING DIAGRAM REMOTE READY MODELS ONLY Jumper Wire TPTH TH Gas Control TPTH TP Thermopile SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burners will have delayed ignition fireplace will not produce specified heat for propane LP units propane LP gas supply may be low You may feel your gas pressure is too low If so con tact your local natural or propane LP gas supplier TECHNICAL SERVICE 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 You can also visit DESA Heating Products tech nical services web site at www desatech com REPLACEMENT PARTS Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts re placed under warranty PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If they can t supply original replacement part s call DESA Heating Products Technical Service De partment at 1 866 672 6040 When calling DESA Heating Products have ready your name your address 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 PA
4. Allows the fire place to be operated in a manually or thermostati cally controlled mode You can turn the fireplace on and off without ever leaving the comfort of your easy chair RECEIVER AND HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRCB For all Remote Ready Models Allows the fire place to be turned on and off by using a hand held remote control INFORMATION VIDEO 108917 01 For all models A care and maintenance video is available by calling 1 866 672 6040 You may also email your www productsupport desaint com FIRE CRACKLE CF6A Not Shown For all models Creates the sound of a real burn ing fire request to 112462 01C www desatech com 41 NOTES 42 www desatech com 112462 01C NOTES 112462 01C www desatech com 43 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 COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE DESA Heating Products warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four 4 years and five 5 years on stainless steel burners from the date of first purchase provided that the product has been properly installed
5. Burners On NZ yu E T or Off AUTO elects Auto rct em Setting Decreases Room Increases Temperature Room in AUTO Temperature Mode in AUTO Locks System to Mode Prevent Accidental Ignition Figure 45 Thermostat Hand Held Remote Control Unit GHRCTB GWMT1 WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT OPTIONAL Make sure the heater switch is on REMOTE and set the temperature adjustment on wall thermostat to the desired setting The thermo stat has been electronically calibrated at the fac tory and requires no adjustment or leveling Upon installation the thermostat must be al lowed to stabilize at room temperature for a minimum of 30 minutes for proper operation See installation instructions on page 22 of this manual GWMS2 WALL MOUNTED SWITCH OPTIONAL Make sure the heater switch is on REMOTE This wall switch works just like the conven tional light switch Flip the switch up for on and down for off Note Make sure that this switch is not in a po sition to be mistaken for a light switch This may result in the fireplace being inadvertently turned on without the proper precautions be ing taken See installation instructions on page 23 of this manual 28 www desatech com 112462 01C OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued OPERATING BLOWER This blower has three settings ON OFF and AUTO In the ON position the blower will op erate constantly In the OFF position the blower will not operate In the AUTO positi
6. hours of operation Check burner for dirt and de bris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 30 Replace gas regulator Fireplace produces a whistling noise when burner is lit 1 Turning control knob to HI position when burner is cold 2 Air in gas line 3 Air passageways on fireplace blocked 4 Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice Turn control knob to LO posi tion and let warm up for a minute Operate burner until air is re moved from line Have gas line checked by local natural gas company Observe minimum installation clearances see pages 10 through 13 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 30 or replace burner orifice White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 1 When heated vapors from furniture polish wax carpet cleaners etc may turn into white powder residue Turn fireplace off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products Moisture condensation noticed on windows 1 Not enough combustion ven tilation air Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation requirements page 7 112462 01C www desatech com 33 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued building A 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 Immediately call you
7. 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 fireplace to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Heating Products Authorized Service Center Warranty part s MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and or DESA Heating Products who will provide original factory replacement parts Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty The fireplace 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 fireplace 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 EX PRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FI
8. lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Now follow step 8 under Lighting Instructions page 26 OPTIONAL HAND HELD REMOTE OPERATION Note All remote control accessories must be purchased separately see Accessories page 40 Follow instructions included with the re mote control NOTICE You must light the pi lot before using the hand held remote control unit See Light ing Instructions on page 26 1 After lighting let pilot flame burn for about one minute Turn control knob to ON posi tion Slide the remote selector switch to the REMOTE position see Figure 43 Note The burner may light if hand held remote was on when the remote selector switch was last turned off You can now turn the burner on and off with the hand held re mote control unit IMPORTANT Do not leave the selector switch in the REMOTE or ON position when the pilot is not lit This will drain the battery Selector Switch in REMOTE Position Optional Hand Held Remote Control Electronic Control Knob Ignitor OFF EO REMOTE PED O NE Figure 43 Setting the Selector Switch and Control Knob for Hand Held Remote Operation ON OFF SERIES MODEL GHRCB Hold the control button on the hand held remote until burner turns on Hold the control button again until burner turns off see Figure 44 TO LOCK press both buttons on hand held re mote control until light sto
9. of the control system and any gas control which has been under water Turn off and unplug fireplace and let cool be fore servicing Only a qualified service per son should service and repair fireplace Operating fireplace above elevations of 4 500 feet could cause pilot outage Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken Do not operate fireplace if a log is chipped dime sized or larger To prevent performance problems do not use propane LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs capacity Provide adequate clearances around air openings LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care Follow all lo cal codes In the absence of local codes use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z2 23 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 www desatech com 112462 01C PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Fireplace Cabinet Screen eS Electronic SS Ignitor Button Flexible Gas Line Fireplace Cabinet Logs Flexible Gas Line Remote Selector Switch Remote Control Optional Electronic Ignitor Button Figure 1 Vent Free Compact Classic Hearth Fireplace UNPACKING 1 Remove fireplace and hood from carton Log is wrapped and inside fireplace Do not re move at this time 2 Remove all protective packaging
10. screws on fire place see Figure 11 Adjust assembly to remove any gaps Attach remaining two 3 wood screws from hardware pack through openings inside of fireplace sides into the mantel The openings are located at top behind the area for the louvers see Figure 11 Reinstall top louvers Hole for Shoulder Screws Fireplace to Mantel Assembled Shoulder Trim Screws Figure 11 Attaching Trim to Fireplace 1 3 4 Screw 2 Wood Base Figure 12 Attaching Wood Base to Floor 112462 01C www desatech com INSTALLATION Continued Mounting Assembling Trim Trim shipped with mantel p 1 Remove packaging from three remaining Upper Louver lt pieces of trim 2 2 Locate two adjusting plates with set screws and two shims in the hardware packet 3 Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 13 4 Slide one end of adjusting plate shim in slot on mitered edge of top trim see Figure 13 5 Slide other end of adjusting plate shim in slot 9 on mitered edge of side trim see Figure 13 6 While firmly holding edges of trim together tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate Fi 7 igure 14 Removin er Louver with slotted screwdriver 9 9 7 Repeat steps through 6 for other corner Installing Blower Accessory Note If you are using a mantel with your fireplace use the following instructions If your fireplace is
11. tel for assembly instructions Refer to the follow ing instructions for system installation Refer to instructions on page 5 for fireplace assembly Blower accessory should be installed if it is being used see Installing Blower Accessory GA3450T page 14 1 gt Unscrew four screws that attach top louver to fireplace Remove louver from fireplace and set aside Place fireplace on wood base Place mantel around fireplace base assembly Assemble trim kit See Assembling Trim page 14 Firmly snap trim kit on shoulder screws Shoulder screws are located on fireplace cabi net see Figure 11 Align trim kit for flush fit around opening Use two 3 wood screws provided and attach fireplace base to wooden base There are holes provided on each side and floor of firebox see Figure 11 Place base assembly next to wall at installa tion location Remove trim kit and mantel Be careful not to damage wall or mantel 10 Attach wood base to floor with two 1 2 4 black screws provided see Figure 12 If the floor is concrete use anchor method see Attaching Wood Base to Solid Floor page 17 Install gas line See Connecting To Gas Sup ply page 17 Check for leaks See Checking Gas Connec tions page 19 Place mantel around fireplace Be careful not to damage wall or mantel Place trim kit on the shoulder screws located on the side and top of the fireplace Firmly snap the trim over the shoulder
12. the fire department 2 Reattach screen by placing the notches inthe Use only your hand to push in or turn the screen frame over the shoulder screws and gas control knob Never use tools If the pushing down 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 112462 01C www desatech com 23 OPERATING FIREPLACE Note If pilot does not stay lit refer to Troubleshooting page 31 Also contact a Continued qualified service person or gas supplier for D Do not use this appliance if any part has repairs Until repairs are made light pilot been under water Immediately call a quali with match To light pilot with match see fied service technician to inspect the appli Manual Lighting Procedure on page 25 ance and to replace any part of the control y system and any gas control which has been onds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds under water release control knob NE LIGHTING BE Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 3 INSTRUCTIONS through 7 This fireplace has a safety inter lock system Wait one 1 minute for sys tem to reset before lighting pilot again 8 Turn control knob counterclockwise Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec A WARNING You must oper ate this fireplace with the screen rs to desired heating level The burner in place Make sure fireplace should light Set cont
13. 04 13 101004 12 101004 13 101004 12 Injector M11084 26 M11084 26 11084 26 M11084 26 Screw Hex Head 10 16 x 3 8 108135 02 108135 02 108135 02 108135 02 Valve Bracket 103781 04 103781 03 103781 04 103781 03 Gas Valve 102639 01 102639 01 102639 01 102639 01 Baffle 101628 01 101628 01 101628 01 101628 01 Flexible Connector 098249 01 098249 01 098249 01 098249 01 Nut M5 103295 06CK 103295 06CK 103295 03BR 103295 03BR Screen Assembly 112750 01 112750 01 112750 01 112750 01 Log Set 104313 01 104313 01 104313 01 104313 01 Right Hinge 104313 02 104313 02 104313 02 104313 02 Left Hinge M10908 2 M10908 2 M10908 2 M10908 2 Screws M11084 38 M11084 38 M11084 38 M11084 38 Hex Screw AB 8 18 x 3 8 M12461 26 M12461 26 12461 26 M12461 26 Screw 10 32 x 3 8 099058 04 099058 04 099058 04 099058 04 Connector Male ii Am s Firebox Floor OANDAARWN 2222 AA ANNA AR AH eg Rasta sian 101629 02 101629 02 101629 02 101629 02 Bushing 112068 01 112068 01 112068 01 112068 01 Fan Switch Box 112069 01 112069 01 112069 01 112069 01 Switch Cover 097809 03 097809 03 097809 03 097809 03 Male Fitting PEE V 100609 01 100609 01 Pilot Tube to Regulator 099387 13 099387 15 099387 13 099387 15 Pilot Tube to Control Valve 111725 03 111725 03 111725 03 111725 03 Pilot Bracket P
14. 112462 01C AIR FOR COMBUSTION VENTILATION AR WARNING This fireplace shall notbeinstalledinaconfined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided foradequate combustion and ven tilation air Read the following in structions 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 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 PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NF PA 54 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation All spaces in homes fall into one of the three fol lowing ventilation classifications 1 Unusually Tight Construction 2 Unconfined Space 3 Confined Space The informatio
15. 12462 01C INSTALLATION Continued Blower Bracket Assembly L Power Cord Red Black Harness Receptacle not included Wire Harness Clamp Connector not included Ww Lower Louver Door Figure 19 Installing Blower Thermostat Unit Shown ATTACHING WOOD BASE TO SOLID FLOOR For attaching base to solid floors concrete or masonry Note Floor anchors and mounting screws are in hardware package The hardware package is pro vided with fireplace 1 Drill holes at marked locations using 5 16 drill bit For solid floors concrete or ma sonry drill at least 1 deep Fold floor anchor as shown in Figure 20 3 Insert floor anchor wings first into hole Tap anchor flush to floor 4 Insert mounting screws through base and into floor anchors 5 Tighten screws until base is firmly fastened to floor NA Figure 20 Folding Anchor CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING This appliance re quires a 45 male flare fitting 5 8 18 UNF Unified National Fine Thread inlet connection and the flexible gas line provided A WARNING A qualified ser vice person must connect fire place to gas supply Follow all local codes WARNING Never connect natural gas fireplace to private non utility gas wells This gas is commonly known as well head gas 112462 01C www desatech com 17 INSTALLATION
16. 7 01 112067 01 Electronic Ignitor Bracket M11084 38 M11084 38 Screw 78 18 x 3 8 104335 01CK 104335 01CK Outer Shell Base ms d Firebox Floor 099415 04 099415 10 Gas Regulator 099123 01 099123 01 Thermobulb Clip 111435 01 111435 01 Electronic Ignitor 099387 13 099387 13 Pilot Tube 098271 10 098271 10 Ignitor Cable 098249 01 098249 01 Nut M5 101004 13 101004 12 Injector 098522 27 098522 27 Gas Valve 102639 01 102639 01 Baffle 101628 03 101628 03 Flexible Connector 102869 01 102869 01 Control Bracket 100587 01 100587 01 Screw 6 20 x 38 103295 06CK 103295 06CK Screen Assembly 112750 01 112750 01 Log Set 104313 01 104313 01 Hinge Pin Right 104313 02 104313 02 Hinge Pin Left M10908 2 M10908 2 Hinge Screws 112068 01 112068 01 Fan Switch Box 112069 01 112069 01 Fan Switch Cover 097809 03 097809 03 3 8 NPT x 3 8 Flare Brass Fitting 101629 02 101629 02 Bushing 1 1 14 4 1 2 2 39 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 101054 01 101054 01 Lighting Instructions Plate 100563 01 100563 01 Warning Plate 103470 01 103470 01 Hardware Package Part not available for field replacement 112462 01C www desatech com 37 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE READY MODELS VMH10RPC VMH10RNC SHOWN EFS10RPA EFS10RNA CGCF10PR AND CGCF10NR Q Bakery Install Battery According To
17. ARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 101054 01 101054 01 101054 01 101054 01 Lighting Instructions Plate 1 100563 01 100563 01 100563 01 100563 01 Warning Plate 103470 01 103470 01 103470 01 103470 01 Hardware Package 1 Part not available for field replacement 112462 01C www desatech com 39 ACCESSORIES NOTICE All accessories may not be available for all fire place models Purchase these fireplace accessories from your lo cal dealer If they can not supply these accessories call DESA Heating Products at 1 866 672 6040 for referral information You can also write to the ad dress listed on the back page of this manual EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 For all models Equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap Fits 1 2 NPT pipe BRASS TRIM KIT GA6095 For all models Optional four sided brass trim kit for recessed built in installations when unit is raised off of the floor Provides a finished appear ance by covering rough edges of wall opening BRASS TRIM KIT GA6094 Not Shown For all models Optional three sided brass trim kit for custom and recessed installations when unit is on the floor Provides a finished appearance by covering rough edges of wall opening PLATINUM TRIM KIT GAP6094 Not Shown For all models Optional three sided platinum trim kit for custom and recessed installations when unit is on the floor Provides a finished appearance by coverin
18. Continued IMPORTANT For natural gas check gas line pressure before connecting fireplace to gas line Gas line pressure must be no greater than 14 inches of water If gas line pressure is higher heater regu lator damage could occur CAUTION Never connect pro pane LP fireplace directly to the propane LP supply This fireplace requires an external regulator not supplied Install the external regu lator between the fireplace and propane LP supply For propane LP units the installer must supply an external regulator The external regulator will re duce incoming gas pressure You must reduce in coming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water If you do not reduce incoming gas pres sure fireplace regulator damage could occur In stall external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 21 Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet A CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Inter nally tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 or greater diame ter to allow proper gas volume to fireplace If pipe is too small undue loss of volume will occur Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve union and plugged 1 8 NPT tap Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up NPT tap must be upstream from heater see Figures 22 IMPORTANT Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible loca
19. DESA HEATING PRODUCTS UNVENTED VENT FREE GAS COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL We recommend that our 4 products be installed S serviced by professionals who 3 2 are certified in the U S by NFI E 5 eine National Fireplace Institute Ema www nficertified org Patent Pending Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel Hearth Base Accessory THERMOSTAT MODELS VMH10TNC VMH10TPC EFS10TPA AND EFS10TNA REMOTE READY MODELS VMH10RNC VMH10RPC EFS10RPA EFS10RNA CGCF10NR AND CGCF10PR 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 quali fied installer service agency or the gas supplier Save this manual for future reference For more information visit www desatech com WARNING Improper installation adjustment altera tion service or main
20. RIES Continued CORNER MANTEL WITH FULL HEARTH BASE CMA209U Series Unfinished GMC63U Series Unfinished GMC64F Series Oak Stain Finished GMC83F Series Oak Stain Finished For all models Space saving mantel and hearth base corner design features clean classic lines Available in a stained oak white lacquer or an un finished hardwood ready to stain or paint Com plete assembly instructions included Three sided trim kit included CABINET MANTEL AND FULL HEARTH BASE GMC80F Series Oak Finished GMC81U Series Unfinished Birch GMC82F Series Cherry Finished Birch For all models Mantel features columns mold ings fluting and medallion Dimensions WxHxD 56 x 50 x 24 CLEANING KIT GCK Not Shown For all models Your vent free gas appliance re quires regular cleaning and maintenance to pre vent performance problems This kit gives you the tools and instructions to make it easy to clean all critical areas of your appliance WALL MOUNT THERMOSTAT SWITCH GWMT1 Not Shown For all Remote Ready Models The desired com fort setting can be selected on the wall thermostat and the fireplace will automatically cycle from pi lot to the heat setting selected WALL MOUNT ON OFF SWITCH GWMS2 Not Shown For all Remote Ready Models Allows the fire place to be turned on and off with a wall switch RECEIVER AND HAND HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT GHRCTB For all Remote Ready Models
21. RTS 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 re ferral information When calling DESA Heating Products have ready model number of your fireplace the replacement part number 112462 01C www desatech com 35 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN THERMOSTAT CONTROLLED MODELS VMH10TPC VMH10TNC SHOWN EFS10TPA AND EFS10TNA Battery Negative UP Install Battery According To This Illustration 36 www desatech com 112462 01C PARTS LIST THERMOSTAT CONTROLLED MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 35 of this manual PART NUMBERS VMH10TPC VMH10TNC EFS10TPA EFS10TNA DESCRIPTION 102633 02 102633 02 Outer Casing Top 102624 02 102624 02 Outer Casing 099230 02 099230 02 Shoulder Screw 098304 01 098304 01 Screw 10 16 x 3 8 112066 01 112066 01 Burner 103209 05 103209 05 Extruded Louver 102635 02 102635 02 Left and Right Side Front M11084 26 M11084 26 Hex Head Screw 10 16 x 3 8 111725 03 111725 03 Pilot Bracket 104281 01CK 104281 01CK Firebox Hood 102638 01 102638 01 Firebox Top 104286 01 104285 01 ODS Pilot Assembly a pi Firebox Wrapper 09921 1 01 09921 1 01 Control Bracket Screw 112070 01 112070 01 Inlet Tube 112071 01 112071 01 Burner Tube 11206
22. TNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO FOUR 4 YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS AND FIVE 5 YEARS ON STAINLESS STEEL BURN ERS 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 IN CIDENTAL 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 DESA HEATING PRODUCTS 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 www desatech com 112462 01 112462 01 Rev C NOT A UPC 05 04
23. This Illustration 38 www desatech com 112462 01C PARTS LIST REMOTE READY MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 35 of this manual PART NUMBERS KEY VMH10RPC VMH10RNC NO EFS10RPA EFS10RNA CGCF10PR CGCF10NR DESCRIPTION 102633 02 102633 02 102633 02 102633 02 Outer Casing Top 102624 02 102624 02 102624 02 102624 02 Outer Casing 099230 02 099230 02 099230 02 099230 02 Shoulder Screw 098304 01 098304 01 098304 01 098304 01 Screw 10 16 3 8 112066 01 112066 02 112066 01 112066 02 Burner 103209 05 103209 05 103209 05 103209 05 Extruded Louvered 102635 02 102635 02 102635 02 102635 02 Left and Right Side Front 100587 01 100587 01 100587 01 100587 01 Screw 6 20 x 3 8 104281 01CK 104281 01CK 104281 01CK 104281 01CK Firebox Hood 102638 01 102638 01 102638 01 102638 01 Firebox Top 103778 01 103779 01 103778 01 103779 01 ODS Pilot Assembly 5 i ie Firebox Wrapper 112415 01 112415 01 112415 01 112415 01 Burner Tube 104335 01 104335 01CK 104335 01CK 104335 01CK Outer Shell Base 112067 01 112067 01 112067 01 112067 01 Electronic Ignitor Bracket 111435 01 111435 01 111435 01 111435 01 Electronic Ignitor 099918 02 099918 02 Regulator Pilot 098271 10 098271 10 098271 10 098271 10 Ignitor Cable 1010
24. UTION 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 there is no spark at ODS pilot 1 Ignitor electrode not con nected to ignitor cable 2 Ignitor cable pinched or wet 3 Broken ignitor cable Bad ignitor 5 Ignitor electrode positioned wrong 6 Ignitor electrode broken 7 Battery not installed battery power low or battery not in stalled correctly Az 1 2 A Reconnect ignitor cable Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry Replace ignitor cable Replace ignitor Replace pilot assembly Replace pilot assembly Install new alkaline battery in electronic ignitor Verify bat tery is installed correctly When ignitor button is pressed there is spark at ODS pilot but no ignition 1 Gas supply turned off or equipment shutoff valve closed 2 Control knob not in PILOT position 3 Control knob not pressed in while in PILOT position 4 Air in gas lines when in stalled 5 Depleted gas supply pro pane LP only 6 ODS pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct Turn on gas supply or open equipment shutoff valve Turn control knob to PILOT position Press in control knob while in PILOT position Continue hol
25. a qualified service per son or gas supplier for repairs 6 With control knob pressed in press and release ignitor button see Figure 36 This will light pilot The pilot is attached to the front burner If needed keep pressing igni tor button until pilot lights Figure 38 Propane LP Gas Pilot 24 www desatech com 112462 01C OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued TO TURN OFF GAS Shutting Off Fireplace TO APPLIANCE 1 Turn control knob clockwise 7 to the OFF position 2 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if applicable if service is to be performed Shutting Off Burners Only pilot stays lit Turn control knob clockwise to the PI LOT position m THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION The thermostat used on this fireplace senses the room temperature At times the room may ex ceed the set temperature If so the burner will shut off The burner will cycle back on when room temperature drops below the set temperature The control knob can be set to any heat level between 1 and 5 Note The thermostat sensing bulb measures the air near the fireplace cabinet This may not always agree with room temperature depend ing on housing construction installation loca tion room size open air temperatures etc Frequent use of your fireplace will let you de termine your own comfort levels MI MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting In structions page 24 2 With con
26. al Gas Only PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS CONNECTIONS 1 Open equipment shutoff valve see Figure 24 2 Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open propane LP sup ply tank valve 3 Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position 4 Checkall joints from equipment shutoff valve to gas regulator Thermostat Controlled Mod els or to gas control valve Remote Ready Models see Figures 25 or 26 Apply non corrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Light fireplace see Operating Fireplace page 23 Check all other internal joints for leaks 7 Turn off fireplace see To Turn Off Gas to Ap pliance page 25 for Thermostat Controlled Models or page 27 for Remote Ready Models 20 www desatech com 112462 01C INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES Remote Ready Models Only GHRCB Series amp GHRCTB Series Installing Receiver 1 Disconnect jumper wire from control valve see Figure 27 2 Locate battery clip mounted on back of re ceiver see Figure 28 3 Slide 9 volt battery not included through clip Attach terminal wires to battery see Figure 29 5 Connect wires from remote receiver to con trol valve as shown in Figure 29 6 Install remote receiver unit onto remote blower bracket using screws provided see Figure 29 Control Valve Jumper W
27. applied to fireplace for shipment Make sure your fireplace includes one hard ware packet 4 Check fireplace for any shipping damage If fireplace is damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought fireplace PRODUCT FEATURES SAFETY PILOT This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple tion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free room fireplaces The ODS pilot shuts off the fireplace if there is not enough fresh air ELECTRONIC IGNITOR This heater has an electronic ignitor to light heater fuel supply THERMOSTATIC HEAT CONTROL FOR THERMOSTAT CONTROLLED MODELS Thermostat Controlled models have a thermostat sensing bulb and a control valve The thermostat will automatically modulate the heat output to maintain a consistent room temperature This re sults in greater fireplace comfort This can also result in lower gas bills OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES For Remote Ready Models Only There are four optional remote controls that can be purchased separately for Remote Ready Mod els only wall switch hand held ON OFF remote wall thermostat hand held thermostat remote See Accessories page 40 112462 01C www desatech com 5 ASSEMBLY A WARNING Always have screen in place before operat ing fireplace This prevents ex cessive temperatures on fire place surfaces A WARNING Failure to posi tionthe parts inaccorda
28. as 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 Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electric 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 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 112462 01C www desatech com 25 D OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a quali fied service technician to inspect the appli ance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING You must Oper ate this fireplace with the fire place screen place Make sure fireplace screen is installed be fore running fireplace light pilot The pilot is attached to the front of the burner If needed keep pressing ig nitor button until pilot lights Note If pilot does not stay lit contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light pilot with
29. at steps 3 and 4 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 two inches from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly see Figures 52 or 53 depend ing on model 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 Ports Slots Injector cwm Holder Primary Air 2 Inlet Holes Burner Tube Figure 51 Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube Pilot Air Inlet Hole Pilot Assembly Figure 52 Pilot Inlet Air Hole Propane LP Gas IN Pilot Air o Inlet Hole Pilot Assembly Figure 53 Pilot Inlet Air Hole Natural Gas LOG SET If you remove one piece log set for cleaning refer to Installing Log Set and Screen page 23 for placement instructions Replace log set if broken or chipped dime sized or larger CABINET Air Passageways Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean Exterior Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture Wipe the cabinet to remove dust 30 www desatech com 112462 01C TROUBLESHOOTIING fireplace WARNING Turn off and unplug fireplace and let cool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair CA
30. built in see For Built In Installation page 16 8 Set assembly aside for later installation Top Trim Set Adjusting Plate Screws A CAUTION Label all wires prior to disconnection when ser vicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper and dan gerous operation Shim Im Side Trim A CAUTION Verify proper op eration after servicing Figure 13 Assembling Trim INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY GA3450T Removing Upper Louver To install the blower accessory you must first re 3 move the upper louver 1 Locate fan switch cover Remover bottom screw to remove back portion of the cover 2 Install snap bushings found in hardware kit into both holes in rear of fan switch cover Make sure the wire harness is firmly con nected to the terminals on the blower bracket assembly Note the wire locations on back of AUTO OFF ON switch The terminals on back of switch are numbered 1 2 and 3 Carefully remove red wire from terminal 3 and blue wire 1 Lift screen off fireplace and remove log set if installed 4 2 Remove 4 screws from upper louver see Fig ure 14 Save these screws 3 Pull upper louver straight out from the cabi net Be careful not to scratch the paint Set louver and screws aside from terminal 1 Black wire can remain on middle terminal 2 see Figure 15 page 15 4 Open lower louver door by swinging door 5 Carefully disconnect green and white wire
31. car peting tile or other combustible material other than wood flooring the fireplace shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest installation see Built In Fire place Installation page 11 CHECK GAS TYPE Use the correct gas type natural or propane LP for your unit If your gas supply is not correct do not install fireplace Call dealer where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace A WARNING This appliance is equipped for natural or pro pane LP gas Field conversion is not permitted INSTALLATION ITEMS Before installing fireplace make sure you have the items listed below external regulator supplied by installer for propane LP units only piping check local codes sealant resistant to propane LP gas equipment shutoff valve test gauge connection ground joint union sediment trap tee joint pipe wrench ACSA 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 page 40 FIREPLACE CLEARANCES WARNING Maintain the mini mum clearances shown in Fig ure 6 If you can provide greater clearances from floor ceiling and joining wall NOTICE If you install the fire p
32. ding down con trol knob Repeat igniting op eration until air is removed Contact local propane LP gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 30 or replace ODS pilot assembly Replace gas regulator 112462 01C www desatech com 31 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued 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 released pressed in Control knob not pressed in long enough Safety interlock system has been triggered Equipment shutoff valve not fully open Pilot flame not touching ther mocouple 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 B Dirty or partially clogged ODS pilot Thermocouple connection loose at control valve Thermocouple damaged Control valve damaged 2 After ODS pilot lights keep con trol knob pressed in 30 seconds Wait one minute for safety in terlock system to reset Repeat ignition operation Fully open equipment shutoff valve A Contact local natural or propane LP gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 30 or replace ODS pilot assembly Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more Replace pilot assembly Replace control valve Burner does n
33. egulator Thermostat Controlled Models or Control Valve Remote Ready Models Equipment Shutoff Valve PROPANE LP Flexible Gas Line from Fireplace Gas Regulator Provided With Fireplace NATURAL To Gas Supply Figure 23 Attaching Flexible Gas Line to Equipment Shutoff Valve CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS A WARNING Test all gas pip ing and connections internal and external to unit for leaks after installing or servicing Cor rect all leaks at once A WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Apply a noncorrosive leak de tectionfluidto all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once A CAUTION Make sure exter nal regulator has been installed between propane LP supply and fireplace See guidelines under Connecting to Gas Sup ply page 17 PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve control valve and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in ex cess of 1 2 psig will damage heater regulator Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip ment shutoff valve was connected 1 12462 01C www desatech com INSTALLATION Continued Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas or opening main gas valve lo cated on or near gas meter for natural gas or using c
34. enough fresh air is avail able 2 Low line pressure 3 ODS pilot is clogged partially 1 Open window and or door for ventilation 2 Contact local natural or pro pane LP gas company 3 Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 30 Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF position 1 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 2 Control valve defective 1 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 19 2 Replace control valve Gas odor during combustion 1 Foreign matter between con trol valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 1 Take apart gas tubing and re move foreign matter 2 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 19 34 www desatech com 112462 01C SPECIFICATIONS CGCF10PR CGCF10NR VMH10TPC VMH10RPC VMH10TNC VMH10RNC EFS10TPA EFS10RPA EFS10TNA EFS10RNA Btu Hr 10 000 10 000 10 000 10 000 Type Gas Propane LP Propane LP Natural Natural Ignition Electronic Ignitor Electronic Ignitor Electronic Ignitor Electronic Ignitor Manifold Pressure 8 5 W C 8 W C 3 WC 3 5 WC Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 14 14 10 5 10 5 Minimum 11 11 5 5 Dimensions inches HxWxD Fireplace 25 7 8 x 26 9 16 x 9 3 8 including hood and screws Carton 32 5 8 x 27 3 16 x 11 5 8 Weight pounds Fireplace 44 2 lbs 44 2 lbs 44 2 Ibs 44 1 2 lbs Shipping 48 lbs 48 lbs 48 lbs 48 lbs
35. for required size of ventilation grills or ducts www desatech com 112462 01C AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued IMPORTANT Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat con trolled power vent Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent 7 Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room Ventilation ption 2 Grills or into Adjoining Remove Option 1 Adjoining Figure 4 Ventilation Air from Inside Building Ventilated Outlet Attic Air L Outlet Ar To Attic To Crawl Space Inlet Air i Ventilated Inlet Ain Crawl Space Figure 5 Ventilation Air from Outdoors INSTALLATION 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 pri mary 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 pri mary heat source A WARNING A qualified ser vice person must install fire place Follow all
36. g rough edges of wall opening BLACK TRIM KIT GAB6094 Not Shown For all models Optional three sided black trim kit for custom and recessed installations when unit is on the floor Provides a finished appearance by covering rough edges of wall opening 2 THERMOSTAT CONTROLLED BLOWER KIT GA3450T SERIES For all models Provides better heat distribution Makes fireplace more efficient Automatically turns off and on as needed BRASS EXTRUDED LOUVER KIT GA9092 For all models These louvers will give your fire place the elegant look of brass and allows you to customize your fireplace They easily replace the standard black louvers by screwing into place PLATINUM EXTRUDED LOUVER KIT GAP9092 For all models These louvers will give your fire place the elegant look of platinum and allows you to customize your fireplace They easily replace the standard black louvers by screwing into place CABINET MANTEL WITH BUILT IN HEARTH BASE AND ROUNDED LEG STYLING CMA200F Series Oak Finished GMC61U Series Unfinished GMC60F Series Oak Finished GMC65W Series White Lacquer Finished Appearance May Differ by Model For all models A mantel and hearth base offers compact styling and completes the fireplace look Available in an oak stained or an unfinished birch ready to stain or paint Complete assembly instruc tions included Three sided trim kit included 40 www desatech com 112462 01C ACCESSO
37. g screw removed in step one reconnect front and rear of fan switch cover 112462 01C www desatech com 15 INSTALLATION Continued 10 Route power cord out of the cabinet by in Screw Switch v Cover Switch Cover e ront Fan Screw gt F Switch Cover Figure 17 Installing Switch Plate to Fan serting it through the bushing on the outer cas ing see Figure 15 page 15 Plug fan kit into 120 Volt grounded power supply and test op eration Note When switch is in the AUTO position the fan will start after the fireplace has run for a few moments The fan will con tinue to run for several moments after the fire place has been turned off When switch is in the ON position the fan will run until turned to OFF Reinstall upper louver see Figure 14 page 14 Close lower louver door 5 Install the switch plate on front of fan switch cover with 2 10 screws provided see Figure 17 Using screw removed in step one reconnect front and rear of fan switch cover 6 Plug power cord to the outlet receptacle not provided as shown in Figure 19 page 17 Wind extra cable of power cord and tie it up with the plastic wire strap see Figure 19 page 17 Set the cable bundle between the fan switch box and outer casing away from the burner 7 Test to make sure the blower is working properly 8 Reinstall upper louver see Figure 14 page 14 and close lower louver Blower Motor Thermostat Swi
38. 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 fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person 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 com pressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local com puter 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 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 51 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner 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 5 Blow air into the primary air holes on the in jector holder 6 Incaseany large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repe
39. hose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all ap pliances installed in that space Rooms communi cating directly with the space in which the appli ances are installed through openings not fur nished with doors are considered a part of the unconfined space Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills be tween them 112462 01C www desatech com 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space Space Includes the room in which you will install fireplace plus any adjoining rooms with doorless pas sageways 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 Space size 16 ft length x 14 ft width x 8 ft ceiling height 2 1792 cu ft vol ume of space If additional ventilation to adjoining room is sup plied with grills or openings add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space 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 Example 1792 cu ft volume of
40. ire Figure 27 Disconnecting Wires From Control Valve Receiver 9 Volt Battery Terminal Wires Battery Clip Figure 28 Attaching Battery to Receiver g Remote Receiver Red Wire to TPTH Terminal on Control Valve White Wire to TH Terminal on Control Valve Figure 29 Installing Remote Receiver Installing 9 Volt Battery in Hand Held Remote Control Unit 1 Remove battery cover on back of remote con trol unit 2 Attach terminal wires to the battery not in cluded Place battery into the battery housing 3 Replace battery cover onto remote control unit Battery Cover Terminal Wires Remote Control Unit Battery Housing 9 Volt Battery Figure 30 Installing Battery in Hand Held Remote Control Unit GHRCB and CGHRCB Series Remote Terminal Control Unit Wires 9 Volt Battery 27 Battery Battery Cover Housing Figure 31 Installing Battery in Hand Held Remote Control Unit GHRCTB and CGHRCTB Series 112462 01C www desatech com 21 INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT GWMT1 Remote Ready Models Only Ah WARNING Read and follow installation instructions Instal lation should be done by a quali fied installer familiar with low voltage wiring procedures Ah WARNING Do not connect this thermostat to any electrical source Electrical shock and or fire hazard will occur Disconnect jumpe
41. lace in a bedroom Thermo stat Controlled Models only some building codes require that the fireplace mantel system be secured to or within a wall You can position fireplace in an optional cabinet or corner man tel You can also recess fire place into the wall If your fireplace is to be used with an optional mantel the installation instructions included with your mantel shows an CSA approved method of attaching the fireplace mantel system to a wall IMPORTANT Only use optional cabinet or cor ner mantels specified in this manual Purchase the optional mantel from your dealer see Accesso ries page 40 If your fireplace is to be recessed into the wall see Built In Fireplace Installation on page 11 to secure your fireplace into the wall A CAUTION If you install the fireplace in a home garage fireplacepilotand burner must be at least 18 inches above floor locate fireplace where moving vehicle will not hit it For convenience and efficiency install fireplace where there is easy access for operation inspec tion and service incoldest part of room An optional blower kit is available from your dealer See Accessories page 40 If planning to use blower follow instructions provided with blower for power source 10 www desatech com 112462 01C INSTALLATION Continued Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material Side Wall and Ceiling A Clearances from the side of
42. lexible 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 If you have not assembled firebox follow in structions on page 6 Carefully set fireplace in front of rough open ing with back of fireplace inside wall opening Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regu lator See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Sup ply page 19 Bend four nailing flanges on outer casing with pliers see Figure 9 Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections page 19 If using optional trim kit install the trim after final finishing and or painting of wall See instructions included with trim accessory for attaching trim IMPORTANT When finishing your firebox com bustible materials such as wall board gypsum board sheet rock drywall plywood etc may be butted up next to the sides and top edge of the firebox Combustible materials should never over lap the firebox front facing A ZH Nailing x Flanges Nails or SS GW 9 Wood SE Screws Figure 9 Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs A WARNING Do not allow any combustible materials to over lap the firebox front facing IMPORTANT Noncombustible materials such as brick tile etc may overlap the front facing but should never cover any neces
43. local codes WARNING Never install the fireplace in a bathroom inarecreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front top or sides of the fireplace as a fireplace insert in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas AA CAUTION This fireplace cre ates warm air currents These currents move heat to wall sur faces next to fireplace Install ingfireplace nextto vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fire place where impurities such as but not limited to tobacco smoke aromatic candles clean ingfluids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may dis color walls or cause odors 112462 01C www desatech com INSTALLATION Continued IMPORTANT Vent free fireplaces 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 7 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 stand off spacers are integrally attached If standoff spacers are attached to your fireplace these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing materials Note When installing fireplace directly on
44. match To light pilot with match see Manual Lighting Procedure page 27 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec onds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob If control knob does not pop out when re leased contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Note If pilot goes out repeat steps 4 through 8 Slightly push in and turn control knob coun terclockwise y to the ON position NOTICE During initial operation ofnew fireplace burning logs will give off a paper burning smell Open window to vent smell This A CAUTION Do not try to ad just heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve will only last a few hours WARNING Burner will come on automatically within one minute when control valveis in the ON position after the pilot is lit STOP Read the safety information above Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open Press in and turn control knob clockwise w to the OFF position see Figure 40 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 2 page 25 If you don t smell gas go to the next step Press in and turn control knob counter clockwise ys to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see Figure 40 Note You may be running this fireplace for the first time after hooking u
45. n on pages 7 through 9 will help you classify your space and provide adequate ventilation 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 Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where a walls and ceilings exposed to the out side atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm 6 x 101 kg per pa sec m or less with openings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to ar eas such as joints around window and door frames between sole plates and floors between wall ceiling joints be tween wall panels at penetrations for plumbing electrical and gas lines and at other openings If your home meets all of these three criteria you must provide additional fresh air See Ventilation Air From Out doors page 8 If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed to Deter mining Fresh Air Flow For Fireplace Lo cation page 8 Confined and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 defines a confined space as a space whose vol ume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an un confined space as a space w
46. nce with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this fireplace may result in property damage or personal injury ASSEMBLING FIREPLACE Tools Required Phillips screwdriver 5 16 hex wrench slotted screwdriver Scissors has been completed the firebox cavity Figure 2 Removing Screen Hood Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place for shipping These screws are located near top of screen Discard screws Lift fire place screen up and pull out to remove see Figure 2 Set screen aside until installation Cut two plastic straps to remove the log from An optional blower is available See Acces sories page 40 Install optional blower now Follow installation instructions provided with blower See Installing Optional Blower Ac cessory GA3450T on page 14 Locate four black phillips sheet metal screws from the hardware packet Rotate hood as shown in Figure 3 Make sure hood tabs point toward fireplace Insert hood tabs between baffle and louvers see Figure 3 Gently rotate hood to upright position Make sure hood tabs are behind louvers and hood is resting on firebox top see Figure 3 Align screw holes on hood with screw holes on firebox top Insert screws as shown in Figure 3 Tighten screws firmly Hood Tabs Louver Hood Tab Baffle Sheet Metal Screws my f Firebox Top Figure 3 Assembling Hood www desatech com
47. no outside walls Shoulder Screw Screen Figure 35 Installing Log and Screen OPERATING FIREPLACE THERMOSTAT CONTROLLED MODELS 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 A WARNING Do not connect sonal injury or loss of life the switch to a power source A This appliance has a pilot which must be Electrical shock and or fire haz lighted by hand When lighting the pilot ard will occur follow these instructions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the IMPORTANT The wire may be shortened but appliance area for gas Be sure to smell next must not be lengthened to the floor because some gas is heavier than 4 Connect one bare wire end to each of the ter air and will settle on the floor minals of the provided wall switch WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS 5 Install the wall switch and cover in the wall Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electric switch do not INSTALLING LOG SET AND use any phone in your building SCREEN Immediately call your gas supplier from 1 Remove log packaging material and discard a neighbor s phone Follow the gas packaging Gently place log over the burner see supplier s instructions Figure 35 Do not allow log to contact flame If If you cannot reach your gas supplier call flame contacts log soot will be created
48. nt Width 26 3 4 26 7 8 Depth 9 10 10 1 2 Bottom 3 4 3 4 1 Frame in rough opening Use dimensions shown in Figure 7 for the rough opening If installing in a corner use dimensions shown in Figure 8 for the rough opening The height is 267 8 which is the same as the wall opening above 2 If installing GA3450T blower accessory do so at this time Follow instructions included with blower accessory Note If not installing blower accessory you may wish to run electrical wiring to your fire place for future blower installation see Ac cessories page 40 Use only approved three wire electrical wiring A WARNING If pre wiring do not connect wiring to any elec trical source at this time Install fireplace electrical outlet and connect wiring to outlet be fore connecting to electrical source The fireplace electrical outlet is included with the GA3450T blower accessory Only use the fireplace electrical outlet supplied with the GA3450T blower accessory Note A qualified installer should make all elec trical connections 10 7 7 2671 3 4 Off Th 4 The Floor 26h Minimum Figure 7 Rough Opening for Installing in Wall Figure 8 Rough Opening for Installing in Corner 112462 01C www desatech com 11 10 INSTALLATION Continued Install gas piping to fireplace location This installation includes an approved f
49. o adjustment or leveling is necessary Control Valve One terminal of 25 ft wire Jumper Wire Figure 32 Connecting Wire Terminals Feed wires through rectangular slots gs 2 o Ms J Figure 33 Back View of Thermostat Base Terminal W o Ow O 6 Connect one bare wire end to each terminal W and R of the thermostat base see Terminal R a Figure 34 pe 7 Install the base onto the wall with the pro vided screws Figure 34 Thermostat Base Terminals w and R 22 www desatech com 112462 01C OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH GWMS2 INSTALLATION Continued Remote Ready Models Only Log WARNING Read and follow installation instructions Instal lation should be done by a quali fied installer familiar with low voltage wiring procedures WARNING Do not connect this switch to any electrical source Electrical shock and or fire hazard will occur Connect one terminal of 25 ft wire to TPTH terminal on control valve see Fig ure 32 page 22 Connect remaining wire terminal to the TH terminal on the control valve Make sure that wire terminals are in the positions on your unit as pictured in Figure 32 page 22 If wires are not crossed the thermostat will not work Route the 25 ft wire to a convenient location to mount your wall switch
50. ompressed air Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply Check reconnected fit tings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 2 4 Close equipment shutoff valve see Figure 24 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas or opening main gas valve lo cated on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve for natural gas or propane LP supply to equipment shutoff valve for pro pane LP see Figures 25 or 26 Apply non corrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once Equipment mH Open Shutoff Valve Propane LP Supply Tank Xa N Figure 24 Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Regulator or Equipment Gas Control Valve Shutoff Valve Closed Figure 25 Checking Gas Joints Propane LP Only Gas Regulator or Equipment Gas Control Valve Shutoff Valve Gas Meter s Figure 26 Checking Gas Joints Natur
51. on the blower will start when the thermostat senses a sufficient increase in firebox temperature Note Your fireplace and thermostat 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 Note It is safe to operate fireplace with blower turned off However the blower helps distrib ute heated air from the fireplace AUTO OFF ON Switch Figure 46 AUTO OFF ON Blower Switch INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat terns often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 47 shows a correct pilot flame pattern Figure 48 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incor rect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple This will cause the thermocouple to cool When the thermocouple cools the fireplace will shut down If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 48 turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Appli ance page 25 for Thermostat Controlled Mod els or page 27 for Remote Ready Models see Troubleshooting page 31 Note The correct pilot flame on natural gas units will have a slight curve but flame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 47 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Propane LP Remote Ready Shown The
52. ot light after ODS pilot is lit Inlet gas pressure is too low Burner orifice is clogged Thermopile leads discon nected or improperly con nected Remote Ready Mod els Only Burners will not come on in remote position Remote Ready Models Only Contact local natural or pro pane LP gas company Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 30 or replace burner orifice Reconnect leads see Wiring Diagram page 35 Replace battery in hand held remote and receiver Delayed ignition of burner Manifold pressure is too low Burner orifice is clogged Contact local natural or pro pane LP gas company Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 30 or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during com bustion Wn A Burner orifice is clogged or damaged Damaged burner Gas regulator defective Inlet gas pressure is too low Wn S Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 30 or replace burner orifice Replace damaged burner Replace gas regulator Contact local natural or pro pane LP gas company 32 www desatech com 112462 01C TROUBLESHOOTING OBSERVED PROBLEM Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Slight smoke or odor during ini tial operation 1 Residues from manufactur ing processes and log curing 2 Not enough air 3 Gas regulator defective 1 Problem will stop after a few
53. p to gas supply 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 With control knob pressed in press and re lease electronic ignitor button This will Electronic Control Knob Ignitor Wo Figure 40 Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location Shown as Supplied No Control Options Pilot Burner Ignitor d Electrode TONO Figure 41 Propane LP Gas Pilot Ignitor Electrode Pilot Burner Figure 42 Natural Gas Pilot 26 www desatech com 112462 01C OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Fireplace 1 Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position 2 If Using Optional Hand Held Remote Set remote switch to the OFF position to pre vent draining battery Shutting Off Burner Only pilot stays lit You may shut off the burner and keep the pilot lit by doing one of the following 1 Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position 2 IfUsing Optional Hand Held Remote Use remote control manual OFF button Ay WARNING Make sure re mote sensor selector switch is in the OFF position when you are away from home for long periods of time aM MANUAL LIGHTING E PROCEDURE 1 Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions page 26 2 Depress control knob and light pilot with match 3 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec onds after
54. place or its controls can be dangerous A WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory notap proved for use with this fireplace You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running fireplace Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible ma terials gasoline and other flam mable vapors and liquids 112462 01C www desatech com 10 11 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate This appli ance is not convertible for use with other gases Do not place propane LP supply tank s in side any structure Locate propane LP supply tank s outdoors 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 eif you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department This fireplace shall not be installed in a bathroom Do not use this fireplace as a wood burning fireplace Use only the logs provided with the fireplace 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 cont
55. pport the space is an unconfined space You will need no additional fresh air ventilation A 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 byone ofthe methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Section 5 3 or applicable local codes VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining uncon fined space When ventilating to an adjoining un confined space you must provide two permanent openings one within 12 ofthe ceiling and one within 12 ofthe floor on the wall connecting the two spaces see options 1 and 2 Figure 4 page 9 You can also remove door into adjoining room see option 3 Fig ure 4 page 9 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Section 5 3 Air for Com bustion and Ventilation for required size of ventila tion grills or ducts Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts You must provide two permanent open ings 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
56. ps 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 TO UNLOCK press both buttons together on hand held remote control until the light stops flashing The hand held remote is now unlocked Control Button Turns Burners On and Off Figure 44 On Off Hand Held Remote Control Unit GHRCB 112462 01C www desatech com 27 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued THERMOSTAT SERIES MODEL GHRCTB The hand held remote can be operated using either the manual mode MANU or thermo static mode AUTO see Figure 45 To select Fahrenheit Centigrade mode display carefully press the C F mode button with the end of a paper clip or similar blunt object Manual Mode 1 Press the POWER and LOCK buttons to gether to turn on the hand held remote control 2 Press the MANU button to turn on the fireplace 3 Press the POWER and LOCK buttons to gether to turn off the fireplace Auto Thermostatic Mode 1 Press the POWER and LOCK buttons to gether to turn on the hand held remote control 2 Press AUTO button to select this mode 3 Setthe desired room temperature by press ing the TEMP or buttons 4 Press the POWER and LOCK buttons to gether to turn off the fireplace Note Do not leave the hand held remote the AUTO mode close to the fireplace The radiant heat from the fireplace
57. r gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department IMPORTANT Operating fireplace where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning supplies paint paint remover 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 Remote does not function Re mote Ready Models Only 1 Battery is not install Battery power is low 1 Replace 9 volt batteries in re ceiver and remote control Fireplace produces a clicking ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off 1 Metal expanding while heat ing or contracting while cooling 1 This is common with most fireplaces If noise is exces sive contact qualified service person Fireplace produces unwanted odors 1 Fireplace burning vapors from paint hair spray glues cleaners chemicals new car pet etc See IMPORTANT statement above 2 Low fuel supply propane LP only 3 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 1 Open window to ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while fireplace is running 2 Refill supply tank propane LP only 3 Locate and correct all leaks see Checking Gas Connec tions page 19 Fireplace shuts off in use ODS operates 1 Not
58. r wire from control valve see Figure 32 Connect one terminal of 25 ft wire to TPTH terminal on control valve see Figure 32 Connect remaining wire terminal to the TH terminal on the control valve Make sure that wire terminals are in the positions on your unit as pictured in Figure 32 Route the 25 ft wire to a convenient location to mount your thermostat no outside wall IMPORTANT The wire may be shortened but must not be lengthened The thermostat should be mounted 54 above the floor in a location where there is good air circulation Avoid heat sources such as lamps direct sunlight fireplace or heat and air con ditioning ducts Gently remove the cover of the thermostat from the base Grasp the sides of the cover firmly and pull to separate from the base Feed the electrical wires through the rectangu lar slots on each side of the base see Figure 33 Ah WARNING Do not connect the thermostat to a power source Electrical shock and or a fire hazard will occur Move the temperature adjustment back and forth to insure the bimetal is free from restrictions Replace the cover onto the base Upon in stallation the thermostat must be allowed to stabilize at room temperature for a minimum of 30 minutes for proper operation Set switch on fireplace to Auto position 11 Set the temperature adjustment to the desired setting This thermostat has been electroni cally calibrated at the factory N
59. rmocouple Figure 48 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Propane LP Remote Ready Shown BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 49 shows a correct burner flame pattern Figure 50 shows an incorrect burner flame pat tern The incorrect burner flame pattern shows sporadic irregular flame tipping The flame should not be dark or have an orange reddish tinge Note When using the fireplace the first time the flame will be orange for approximately one hour until the log cures If burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 50 turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Ap pliance page 25 for Thermostat Controlled Models or page 27 for Remote Ready Models see Troubleshooting page 31 Figure 50 Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern 112462 01C www desatech com 29 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE A WARNING Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning CAUTION You must keep control areas burner and circu lating air passageways of fireplace clean Inspect these areas of fire place before each use Have fire place inspected yearly by a quali fied service person Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting pet hair bedding material etc A WARNING Failure to keep the primary air opening s of the burner s clean may result in sooting and property damage BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE The primary air inlet
60. rol area of fireplace This fireplace is designed to be smokeless If logs ever appear to smoke turn off fireplace and call a qualified service person Note Dur ing initial operation slight smoking could occur due to log curing and fireplace burning manufacturing residues To prevent the creation of soot follow the instruc tions in Cleaning and Maintenance page 30 Before using furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar products turn fireplace off If heated the vapors from these products may create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 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 not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation page 7 If fireplace keeps shut ting off see Troubleshooting page 31 Keep all air openings in front and at bottom of heater clear and free of debris This will insure enough air for proper combustion 12 20 Do not run fireplace where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored e under dusty conditions Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other objects Never place any objects in the fireplace or on logs Do not use fireplace if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified service tech nician to inspect the room fireplace and to re place any part
61. rol knob to any heat screen is installed before run level between 5 high and 1 low ning fireplace A CAUTION Do not try to ad NOTICE During initial operation just heating levels by using the of new fireplace burning logs equipment shutoff valve will give off a paper burning smell Open window to vent smell Operate fireplace on HI position to burn off odor This will only last a few hours Electronic STOP Read the safety information above gnitor Button Control Knob 2 Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open Figure 36 Control Knob In The OFF Position 3 Turn control knob clockwise 7 to the OFF position Ignitor Electrode 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Thermocouple 7 Then smell for gas including near the floor If you smell gas STOP Follow B in the safety information above If you don t smell gas go to the next step 5 Turn control knob counterclockwise y to the PILOT position Press in control knob for five 5 seconds see Figure 36 Note You may be running this fireplace for the first time after hooking up to gas supply 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 Pilot Burner Figure 37 Natural Gas Pilot Thermocouple P d Burner Ca Ignitor Electrode Pilot If control knob does not pop out when released contact
62. s down see Figure 15 page 15 at their insulated connectors see Figure 16 page 15 14 www desatech com 112462 01C INSTALLATION Continued Blower Bracket Assembly Wire Harness Da Wiring Routing Hole in Baffle Baffle Blower Mounting Holes Bushing Wire Front Fan AO Co Red Harness Switch Rear Fan Cover Switch Cover SY Lower Louver Door Figure 15 Installing Blower Thermostat Unit Shown 6 In top of the fireplace cabinet locate the four Fan Switch mounting holes on the outer casing Align Auto Off On these four holes with those on the blower bracket assembly Attach blower bracket sembly to the outer casing with 4 10 screws provided see Figure 15 Off Blue Thermostat ONES Blue 7 Route the wire harness through the hole in left 110 115 side of baffle Pull wire harness through lower VAG opening of firebox see Figure 15 Blower Motor 8 Insert the 4 wire harnesses into one of the round holes in the rear of the fan switch cover and through the rectangular hole on front of the fan switch cover see Figure 15 Figure 16 Wiring Diagram For Blower 8 Reconnect red wire to switch position 3 Re Accessory Standard Installation connect blue wire to switch position 1 Re connect green and white wires 9 Install the switch plate on front of fan switch cover with 2 10 screws provided see Fig ure 17 page 16 Usin
63. sary openings like louvered slots WARNING Donotallow non combustible materials to cover any necessary openings like lou vered slots A WARNING Never modify or cover the louvered slots on the front of the firebox A WARNING Use only non combustible mortar or adhe sives when overlapping the front facing with noncombustible fac ing material 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 Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation Walls and mantels above the fire box may become hottothetouch If installed properly these tem peratures meet the requirement of the national product standard Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual NOTICE If your installation does not meet the minimum clear ances shown you must do one of the following raise the mantel to an accept able height remove the mantel 12 www desatech com 112462 01C INSTALLATION Continued Mantel Shelf Note All vertical measurements are from top of fireplace opening to bottom of mantel shelf All measurements are in inches Side of Firebox Figure 10 Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built In Installation OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION Note Refer to instructions provided with the man
64. space x 20 35 840 maximum Btu Hr the space can support Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space Vent free fireplace 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 Do not include direct vent gas appliances Di rect vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors Example Gas water heater 30 000 Btu Hr Vent free fireplace 10 000 Btu Hr Total 40000 Btu Hr Compare the maximum Btu Hr the space can sup port with the actual amount of Btu Hr used Btu Hr maximum the space can support Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used Example 35 840 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 40 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used 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 A Rework worksheet adding the space of an adjoin ing room If the extra space provides an uncon fined space remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air From Inside Building B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventila tion Air From Outdoors C Install a lower Btu Hr fireplace if lower Btu Hr size makes room unconfined Ifthe actual Btu Hr used is less than the maximum Btu Hr the space can su
65. tch N O Switch Cover For Built In Installation WARNING A licensed elec trician must connect the wiring harness to electrical supply fol lowing all local codes Electri cian must provide a clamp on the box cover to secure the wir ing Wiring should be routed through the bushing in the hole on the outer casing of fireplace aa ae Blue Fan Switch Auto Off On 0 Green 110 115 V A C Locate fan switch cover Remove bottom screw to remove back portion of the cover see Figure 17 Install a snap bushing found in hardware kit into one of the holes on rear of fan switch cover The other hole is for a strain relief clamp not supplied to secure incoming electrical supply Follow steps 3 through 7 in Installing Blower Accessory page 14 A licensed electrician must follow the wiring diagram to connect incoming electrical sup ply to fan kit wiring harness see Figure 18 Figure 18 Wiring Diagram For Blower Accessory Built in Installation Extension Cord Use extension cord if needed The cord must have a three prong grounding plug and a three hole recep tacle Make sure cord is in good shape It must be heavy enough to carry the current needed An under sized cord will cause a drop in line voltage This will result in loss of power and overheating Use a No 16 AWG cord for lengths less than 50 feet 16 www desatech com 1
66. tenance can cause injury or prop erty damage Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures For assistance or addi tional 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 Air for Combustion and Ventilation section on page 7 of this manual This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information 3 Cleaning and Maintenance 30 Local Codes ernesto ee 4 Troubleshooting eeeee 31 Product Identification 5 Specifications uses eeerst eit ia 35 o e bet ee FEED 5 Wiring Diagram eee 35 Product Features 5 DEUFVICO PUES Ren 35 Optional Remote Control Accessories 5 Technical Service 35
67. the fireplace cabi net to any combustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 6 Example The face of a mantel bookshelf etc is made of combustible material and pro trudes 3 2 from the wall This combustible material must be 4 from the side of the fire place opening see Figure 6 B Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 36 inches C For mantel clearances see Figure 10 on page 12 MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS Top Left and Bottom Right Sides and Rear 36 6 0 121 4 10 2 Example 8 7 o 5 4 a su a 7 8 7116 FIREBOX 5 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 163 INCHES Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall Figure 6 Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall BUILT IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Built in installation of this fireplace involves in stalling fireplace into a framed in enclosure This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall An optional trim kit accessory is available see Ac cessories page 40 Trim will extend past sides of fireplace approximately 1 2 inch This will cover the rough edges of the wall opening If installing a built in mantel above the fireplace you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 10 page 11 Follow the instructions below to install the fire place in this manner Actual Framing Height 26 26 7 s Fro
68. tion The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance Check your building codes for any special require ments for locating equipment shutoff valve to fire places Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads This will prevent excess sealant from go ing into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged fireplace valves A WARNING Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum LP gas We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 22 page 18 Lo cate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system between fuel sup ply and heater 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 controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong fireplace may not run properly External Regulator Propane LP Supply Tank Vent Pointing Down Figure 21 External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down CSA Design Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1 8 NPT Tap Propane LP From External Regulator 11 W C to 14 W C Pressure Approved NATURAL Flexibl Pi From Gas Meter 5 W C to 10 5 W C Ww P 3 Minimum Pipe Nipple Cap Tee Joint Sediment Trap Figure 22 Gas Connection P
69. trol knob pressed in strike match Hold match to pilot until pilot lights 3 Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec onds after lighting pilot After 30 seconds release control knob Now follow step 8 under Lighting Instructions page 24 BLOWER This blower has three settings ON OFF and AUTO In the ON position the blower will op erate constantly In the OFF position the blower will not operate In the AUTO position the blower will start when the thermostat senses a sufficient increase in firebox temperature Note Your fireplace and thermostat 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 Note It is safe to operate fireplace with blower turned off However the blower helps distrib ute heated air from the fireplace AUTO OFF ON Switch a 5 Figure 39 AUTO OFF ON Blower Switch REMOTE READY MODELS FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING A 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 A This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand When lighting the pilot follow these instructions exactly B BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance area for g
70. urchase the optional CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Ac cessories page 40 18 www desatech com 112462 01C INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed Phillips screwdriver sealant resistant to propane LP gas not provided NOTICE Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibil ity from the fireplace see Fig ure 1 page 5 The flexible gas supply line connection to the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible Route flexible gas line included from fire place control to equipment shutoff valve through side or rear access holes in outer cas ing see Figure 1 page 5 Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connector attached to flexible gas line equipment shutoff valve see Figure 23 CAUTION Avoid damage to regulator Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and or fittings Ther mostat Controlled Models Only CAUTION Avoid damage to gas control Hold gas control with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and or fittings Re mote Ready Models Only Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Connections Feed flexible gas line into fireplace base area while replacing branch support Make sure the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace base area To Gas R
71. will turn off the fire place Ideally place the hand held remote in the center of the room facing towards the fireplace Note Do not hold the hand held remote for a long time Body temperature will affect its op eration in the AUTO mode Safety Features When away from home for an extended period of time or as a child safety feature to prevent acci dental ignition of the fireplace receiver ON OFF REMOTE switch should be in the OFF position Auto Shutoff Feature 1 Ifthe average room temperature exceeds 82 degrees Fahrenheit 28 degrees Centigrade the hand held remote control will perform a safety override and shut the fireplace off This feature is not available in the MANU mode 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 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 opera tion i e children operating the hand held re mote control etc The keypad is locked in ei ther on or off Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn the unit on or off Turns Hand Digital Held Remote Display On or Off Shows and Allows Temperature You to and Settings Choose the Manual Turns Setting

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