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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)

GAS LOG HEATER

OWNER’S OPERATION AND

INSTALLATION MANUAL

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WARNING: If the information in this manual

is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion

may result causing property damage, per-

sonal injury, or loss of life.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity

of this or any other appliance.

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not

use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas

supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call

the fire department.

— Installation and service must be performed

by a qualified installer, service agency, or

the gas supplier.

WARNING: Improper installation, adjust-

ment, alteration, service, or maintenance

can cause injury or property damage. Re-

fer to this manual for correct installation

and operational procedures. For assis-

tance or additional information consult a

qualified installer, service agency, or the

gas supplier.

WARNING: This appliance is for installa-

tion only in a solid-fuel burning masonry

or UL127 factory-built fireplace, or in an

approved ventless firebox. It is design-

certified for these installations in accor-

dance with ANSI Z21.11.2. Exception: Do

not install this appliance in a factory-built

fireplace that includes instructions stat-

ing it has not been tested or should not be

used with unvented gas logs.

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

Air for Combustion and Ventilation

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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

18", 24" and 30" Variable

Manually-Controlled Models

FLAME-MAX

Vintage

Oak Log Design

FLAME-MAX

Golden

Oak Log Design

18", 24" and 36" Variable Manually-Controlled Models

18" and 24" Thermostat-Controlled Models

18", 24" and 36" Remote-Ready Models

Remote-Ready and Variable Manually-Controlled Models Also Design-Certified As Vented

Decorative Appliances

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ............................................................4

OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES ...........................4

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

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

PRODUCT FEATURES .....................................................................5

AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION ..................................5

INSTALLATION ..................................................................................8

OPERATING HEATER .....................................................................18

INSPECTING BURNERS ................................................................23

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................24

SAFETY INFORMATION

DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead

to death!

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide

poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea.

If you have these signs, the heater may not be working properly.

Get fresh air at once! Have heater serviced. Some people are

more affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include

pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia,

those under the influence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.

Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and propane/LP gases are

odorless. An odor-making agent is added to the gas. The odor

helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to the gas can

fade. Gas may be present even though no odor exists.

Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this

manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation

of this heater.

WARNINGS

IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and

completely before trying to assemble, operate, or ser-

vice this heater. Improper use of this heater can cause

serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion,

electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.

WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls

can be dangerous.

WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat

exchanger insert, or other accessory not approved

for use with this heater.

WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into

the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame

patterns. Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter

burner flame patterns. Altered burner patterns can

cause sooting.

Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be

located out of traffic and away from furniture and

draperies.

Do not place clothing or other flammable material on

or near the appliance. Never place any objects on

the heater.

Heater base assembly becomes very hot when run-

ning heater. Keep children and adults away from hot

surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Heater

will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow

surface to cool before touching.

Carefully supervise young children when they are in

the room with heater. When using the hand-held

remote accessory (Remote-Ready Models Only), keep

selector switch in the OFF position to prevent chil-

dren from turning on burners with remote.

You must operate this heater with a fireplace screen

in place. Make sure fireplace screen is closed before

running heater.

Keep the appliance area clear and free from combus-

tible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors

and liquids.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION

TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................................25

OPTIONAL POSITIONING OF THERMOSTAT SENSING BULB....28

SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................29

WIRING DIAGRAM ..........................................................................30

SERVICE HINTS..............................................................................30

TECHNICAL SERVICE ....................................................................30

REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................................................30

ACCESSORIES ...............................................................................31

ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST .............. 32

OWNER’S REGISTRATION FORM.................................................45

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

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Continued

1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on

the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with

other gases.

2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Lo-

cate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP units only).

4. If you smell gas

• shut off gas supply

• do not try to light any appliance

• do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in

your building

• immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.

Follow the gas supplier’s instructions

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

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

unless installed as a vented appliance. See Installing Damper

Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation, page 11 (Remote-

Ready and Variable Manually-Controlled Models Only).

5. Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney

flue and firebox must be cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and

loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner. Creosote will ig-

nite if highly heated. Inspect chimney flue for damage. If dam-

aged, repair flue damper before operating heater.

6. If fireplace has glass doors, never operate this heater with glass

doors closed. If you operate heater with doors closed, heat

buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst. Also if fire-

place opening has vents at the bottom, you must open the vents

before operating heater.

7. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the instructions in Clean-

ing and Maintenance, page 24.

8. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner, or similar

products, turn heater off. If heated, the vapors from these prod-

ucts may create a white powder residue within burner box or

on adjacent walls and furniture.

9. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation to run properly .

This heater has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety

shutoff system. The ODS shuts down the heater if enough fresh

air is not available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation,

pages 5 through 7. If heater keeps shutting off, see Trouble-

shooting, pages 25 through 27.

10. Do not run heater

• where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored

• under dusty conditions

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

objects.

12. Do not use heater if any part has been exposed to or under

water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to in-

spect the room heater and to replace any part of the control

system and any gas control which has been under water.

13. Do not operate heater if any log is broken. Do not operate

heater if a log is chipped (dime-sized or larger).

14. Turn heater off and let cool before servicing, installing, or re-

pairing. Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF position

(Remote-Ready Models Only). Only a qualified service per-

son should install, service, or repair heater.

15. Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF position when you

are away from home for long periods of time (Remote-Ready

Models Only).

16. Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet may cause pi-

lot outage.

17. T o prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel

tank of less than 100 lb. capacity (propane/LP units only).

18. Provide adequate clearances around air openings.

SAFETY INFORMATION

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LOCAL CODES

Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the

absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel

Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.

*Available from:

American National Standards Institute, Inc.

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

Note:

Where listed vented decorative logs are required, thermostat

operation is not permitted.

1. Remove logs and heater base assembly from carton.

Note:

not pick up heater base assembly by burners. This could dam-

age heater. Always handle base assembly by grate.

2. Remove all protective packaging applied to logs and heater

for shipment.

3. Check all items for any shipping damage. If damaged, promptly

inform dealer where you bought heater.

UNPACKING

CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates from the

grate assembly. The data plates contain important

warranty and safety information.

OPTIONAL REMOTE

CONTROL ACCESSORIES

There are four optional remote controls that can be purchased

separately for Remote-Ready Models Only:

• wall switch • hand-held ON/OFF remote

• wall thermostat • hand-held thermostat remote.

See Accessories, page 31.

The wall thermostat or hand-held thermostat may not be used where

vented decorative listing is required.

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Figure 1 - Product Identification

Burner

Flame-Max

Vintage Oak Logs

Control Knob

Flame-Max

Golden Oak Logs

Piezo Ignitor

Burner Assembly

Piezo

Ignitor

Five Piece Log Set

(One-Piece Log Set

for 36" Models)

Five Piece Log Set

(One-Piece Log Set

for 36" Models)

Optional

Remote

Control

Control Knob

Flame Adjustment Knob

Optional Selector Switch

Base Assembly

Control Knob

Piezo Ignitor

Burner Assembly

Two Piece

Log Set

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES

LOCAL CODES

UNPACKING

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND

VENTILATION

Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New mate-

rials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce

heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk around

windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in. During

heating months, home owners want their homes as airtight as possible.

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

needs to breathe. Fresh air must enter your home. All fuel-burning

appliances need fresh air for proper combustion and ventilation.

Exhaust fans, fireplaces, clothes dryers, and fuel burning appliances

draw air from the house to operate. You must provide adequate fresh

air for these appliances. This will insure proper venting of vented

fuel-burning appliances.

WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a

confined space or unusually tight construction un-

less provisions are provided for adequate combus-

tion and ventilation air. Read the following instruc-

tions to insure proper fresh air for this and other

fuel-burning appliances in your home.

PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION

The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI

Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.

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

classifications:

1. Unusually Tight Construction

2. Unconfined Space

3. Confined Space

The information on pages 5 through 7 will help you classify your

space and provide adequate ventilation.

Unusually Tight Construction

The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough

fresh air for combustion and ventilation. However, in buildings of

unusually tight construction, you must provide additional fresh air.

Unusually tight construction is defined as construction

where:

a. walls and ceilings e xposed to the outside atmosphere

have a continuous water vapor retar der with a rating

of one perm (6 x 10

-11

kg per pa-sec-m

) or less with

openings gasketed or sealed

and

b. weather stripping has been added on openable win-

dows and doors

and

c. caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as

joints around window and door frames, between sole

plates and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between

wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical,

and gas lines, and at other openings.

If your home meets all of the three criteria above,

you must pro vide additional fresh air . See

Ventilation

Air From Outdoors

, page 7

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

proceed to

Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Loca-

tion,

page 6.

Confined and Unconfined Space

The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 defines a

confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet

per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m

per kw) of the aggregate input rating

of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as

a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per

hour (4.8 m

per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances

installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly with the

space in which the appliances are installed*, through openings not

furnished with doors, are considered a part of the unconfined space.

* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless

passageways or ventilation grills between them.

PRODUCT FEATURES

OPERATION

This heater is clean burning. It requires no outside venting. There is

no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by both

realistic flames and glowing coals. This heater is designed for vent-

free operation with flue damper closed. It has been tested and

approved to ANSI Z21.11.2 standard for unvented heaters. State and

local codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent-free heaters. This

heater may also be operated as a vented decorative (ANSI Z21.60)

product by opening the flue damper (Non-Thermostat Models Only).

SAFETY DEVICE

This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS)

safety shutoff system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-

free room heaters. The ODS/pilot shuts off the heater if there is not

enough fresh air.

PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM

This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system requires no matches,

batteries, or other sources to light heater.

PRODUCT FEATURES

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40,000

33,000

73,000

DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR

HEATER LOCATION

Determining if You Have a Confined or

Unconfined Space

Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space.

Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater plus any adjoining

rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.

1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height).

Length x Width x Height =___________ cu. ft. (volume of space)

Example:

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

height) = 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space)

If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or open-

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

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

the space can support.

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

can support)

Example:

2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) x 20 = 51,200 (maximum

Btu/Hr the space can support)

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

Vent-free heater _____________ Btu/Hr

Gas water heater* _____________ Btu/Hr

Gas furnace _____________ Btu/Hr

Vented gas heater _____________ Btu/Hr

Gas fireplace logs _____________ Btu/Hr

Other gas appliances* + _____________ Btu/Hr

Total = _____________ Btu/Hr

* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent draws com-

bustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors.

Example:

Gas water heater _____________ Btu/Hr

Vent-free heater + _____________ Btu/Hr

Total = _____________ Btu/Hr

4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual

amount of Btu/Hr used.

__________________ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)

__________________ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)

Example:

51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)

73,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)

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VENTILATION

Continued

WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be

operated is smaller than that defined as an uncon-

fined space or if the building is of unusually tight

construction, provide adequate combustion and ven-

tilation air by one of the methods described in the

National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 Sec-

tion 5.3

or applicable local codes

The space in the above 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 additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:

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

tra space provides an unconfined space, remove door to adjoining

room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See V entilation Air Fr om

Inside Building, page 7.

B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air From Out-

doors, page 7.

C. Install a lower Btu/Hr heater, if lower Btu/Hr size makes room unconfined.

If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support,

the space is an unconfined space. You will need no additional fresh air ventilation.

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VENTILATION

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VENTILATION AIR

Ventilation Air From Inside Building

This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space.

When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must

provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and

one within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces

(see options 1 and 2, Figure 2). You can also remove door into

adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 2). Follow the National Fuel

Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion

and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts.

Ventilation Air From Outdoors

Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must

provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and

one within 12" of the floor. Connect these items directly to the

outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. These spaces include attics

and crawl spaces. Follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI

Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation

for required size of ventilation grills or ducts.

IMPORTANT:

Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into

attic if attic has a thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air

entering the attic will activate the power vent.

Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building

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Ventilation Air

Outlet

Air

Ventilated

Attic

Outlet

Air

Inlet

Air

Inlet Air

Ventilated

Crawl Space

Crawl

Space

To Attic

Remove

Door into

Adjoining

Room,

Option

Ventilation Grills

Into Adjoining Room,

Option 2

Ventilation

Grills

Into Adjoining

Room,

Option 1

12"

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INSTALLATION

NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supple-

mental heat. Use this heater along with your primary

heating system. Do not install this heater as your

primary heat source. If you have a central heating

system, you may run system’s circulating blower

while using heater. This will help circulate the heat

throughout the house. In the event of a power outage,

you can use this heater as your primary heat source.

WARNING: A qualified service person must in-

stall heater. Follow all local codes.

NOTICE: State or local codes may only allow opera-

tion of this appliance in a vented configuration. Check

your state or local codes.

WARNING: Make sure the selector switch is in the

OFF position before installing heater (Remote-Ready

Models Only).

WARNING: Before installing in a solid fuel burn-

ing fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be

cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by

a qualified chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if

highly heated. A dirty chimney flue and firebox may

create and distribute soot within the house. Inspect

chimney flue for damage. If damaged, repair flue

damper before operating heater.

WARNING: Seal any fresh air vents or ash clean-

out doors located on floor or wall of fireplace. If not,

drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting. Use a heat-

resistant sealant. Do not seal chimney flue damper.

WARNING: Never install the heater

• in a bedroom or bathroom unless installed as a

vented appliance, see page 11 (Remote-Ready and

Variable Manually-Controlled Models Only)

• in a recreational vehicle

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

mable objects are less than 42 inches from the

front, top, or sides of the heater

• in high traffic areas

• in windy or drafty areas

INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES FOR

VENT-FREE OPERATION

WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If

you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceil-

ing, and adjoining wall.

IMPORTANT:

Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although

this is beneficial, installing heater in rooms without enough venti-

lation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See

Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 5 through 7.

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 log set. Call dealer

where you bought log set for proper type fireplace.

CAUTION: This heater creates warm air currents.

These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to

heater. Installing heater next to vinyl or cloth wall

coverings or operating heater where impurities (such

as, but not limited to, tobacco smoke, aromatic

candles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.)

in the air exist, may discolor walls or cause odors.

INSTALLATION

Check Gas Type

Installation and Clearances for Vent-Free Operation

LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS

Log Minimum Firebox

Size Height Depth Front Rear *

Width Width

18" 17" 14" 24" 20"

24" 17" 14" 28" 21"

30" 17" 14" 34" 24"

36" 17" 14" 40" 30"

MINIMUM FIREPLACE

CLEARANCE TO

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS

Log Size Side Wall Ceiling

18", 24", 16" 42"

30", and 36"

* Measured at 14" depth.

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Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe

installation into a masonry, UL127-listed manufactured fireplace,

or listed vent-free firebox.

Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible

Material, Side Wall, and Ceiling

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

tible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 4.

Example:

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

combustible material and protrudes 3

/2" from the wall. This

combustible material must be 4" from the side of the fireplace

cabinet (see Figure 4).

Note:

When installing your gas logs into a manufactured firebox,

follow firebox manufacturer’s instructions for minimum clearances

to combustible materials.

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

should not be less than 42 inches.

Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall

*Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall

Example

INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure 5 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate, Marble, Tile, etc.)

Above Fireplace

Noncombustible Requirements for

Material Distance (A) Safe Installation

12" or more Noncombustible material OK.

Between 8" and 12" 24" ,30" or 36" Models: Install

fireplace hood accessory (GA6050,

GA6052, or GA6053 see

Accesso-

ries

, page 31).

18" Model: Noncombustible

material OK.

Less than 8" Noncombustible material must be

extended to at least 8". See

Between

8" and 12"

, above. If you cannot

extend material, you must operate

heater with flue damper open.

Minimum Noncombustible Material Clearances

If Not Using Mantel

Note:

If using a mantel proceed to If Using Mantel. If not using a

mantel, follow the information on this page.

You must have noncombustible material(s) above the fireplace

opening. Noncombustible materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.)

must be at least 1/2 inch thick. With sheet metal, you must have

NOTICE: Manual control heaters may be used as a

vented product. If so, you must always run heater with

chimney flue damper open. If running heater with

damper open, noncombustible material above fire-

place opening is not needed. Go to

Installing Damper

Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation,

page 11.

noncombustible material behind it. Noncombustible material must

extend at least 8" up (for all models). If noncombustible material is

less than 12", you must install the fireplace hood accessory (24", 30"

and 36" Models Only). See Figure 5 for minimum clearances.

If Using Mantel

You must have noncombustible material(s) above the fireplace

opening. Noncombustible materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.)

must be at least 1/2 inch thick. With sheet metal, you must have

noncombustible material behind it. Noncombustible material must

extend at least 8 inches up (for all models). If noncombustible

material is less than 12", you must install the fireplace hood

accessory (24", 30" and 36" Models Only). Even if noncombustible

material is more than 12", you may need the hood accessory to

deflect heat away from your mantel shelf. See Figure 5 and Figures

6 and 7, page 9, for minimum clearances.

IMPORTANT:

If you cannot meet these minimum clearances, you

must operate heater with chimney flue damper open. Go to Install-

ing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation, page 11.

INSTALLATION

Installation and Clearances for Vent-Free Operation (Cont.)

Heat Resistant

Material

(A)

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Minimum Non-

Combustible

Material

Minimum Non-

Combustible

Material Height

Distances to

Underside of

Mantel

Top of Fireplace

Opening

Underside of

Mantel Shelf

12"

(A)

18"

20"

14"

22"

17"

24"

20"

All minimum

distances are

in inches

Log Set

24"/30"/36" Models

18" Model

10"

14"

Min.

Combustible

Material

Non-Combustible Material

Minimum Non-

Combustible

Material

Min.

12" 15" 18"

All minimum

distances are

in inches

20"

10"

12"

Distances to

Underside of

Mantel

Hood

(GA6050, GA6052)

Top of Fireplace

Opening

Underside of

Mantel Shelf

INSTALLATION

Continued

MANTEL CLEARANCES

In addition to meeting noncombustible material clearances, you

must also meet required clearances between fireplace opening and

mantel shelf. If you do not meet the clearances listed below, you will

need a hood.

Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance

If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of

fireplace opening, a hood is not required (see Figure 6).

Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance When

Using a Hood

If minimum clearances in Figure 6 are not met, you must have a

hood. When using a hood there are still certain minimum mantel

clearances required. Follow minimum clearances shown in Figure 7

when using hood.

NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and

mantels become hot during operation. Walls and

mantels above the firebox may become hot to the

touch. If installed properly, these temperatures meet

the requirement of the national product standard.

Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual.

NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the minimum

clearances shown, you must do one of the following:

• operate the logs only with the flue damper open

• raise the mantel to an acceptable height

• remove the mantel

FLOOR CLEARANCES

A. If installing appliance on the floor level, you must maintain

the minimum distance of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 8).

B. If combustible materials are less than 14" to the fireplace, you

must install appliance at least 5" above the combustible floor-

ing (see Figure 9).

Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood

Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace

Clearances If Installed at

Floor Level

Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace

Clearances Above

Combustible Flooring

Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood

Noncombustible

Material

Hood

(GA6050, GA6052,

or GA6053)

Hearth

Min.

Combustible

Material

INSTALLATION

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Floor Clearances

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INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY

FOR VENTED OPERATION

Note:

When used as a vented heater, appliance must be installed

only in a solid-fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and

constructed of noncombustible material.

If your heater is a manually-controlled model, you may use this

heater as a vented product. There are three reasons for operating

your heater in the vented mode.

1. The fireplace does not meet the clearance to combustibles re-

quirements for vent-free operation.

2. State or local codes do not permit vent-free operation.

3. You prefer vented operation.

If reasons number 1 or 2 above apply to you, you must permanently

open chimney flue damper. You must install the damper clamp

accessory (to order, see Accessories, page 31). This will insure vented

operation (see Figure 10). The damper clamp will keep damper open.

Installation instructions are included with clamp accessory.

See chart below for minimum permanent flue opening you must

provide. Attach damper clamp so the minimum permanent flue

opening will be maintained at all times.

Area of Various Standard

Round Flues

Diameter (ins.) Area (sq. ins.)

5" 20 sq. inches

6" 29 sq. inches

7" 39 sq. inches

8" 51 sq. inches

Chimney Minimum Permanent

Height (ft.) Flue Opening (sq. ins.)

6' to 15' 39 sq. inches

15' to 30' 29 sq. inches

INSTALLATION

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INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY

WARNING: You must secure this heater to fire-

place floor. If not, heater will move when you adjust

controls. Moving heater may cause a gas leak or log

misplacement.

WARNING: If installing in a sunken fireplace,

special care is needed. You must raise the fireplace

floor to allow access to heater control panel. This

will insure adequate air flow and guard against

sooting and controls being damaged. Raise fire-

place floor with noncombustible material. Make sure

material is secure.

CAUTION: Do not pick up heater base assembly by

burners. This could damage heater. Only handle base

assembly by grates.

IMPORTANT:

Make sure the heater burners are level. If heater is

not level, heater will not work properly. For thermostat models,

avoid damage to thermostat bulb. Avoid nicks or sharp bends in

thermostat bulb wire. Keep thermostat bulb in mounting bracket

until ready to mount base to floor. See Optional Positioning Of

Thermostat Sensing Bulb, page 28.

Installation Items Needed

• hardware package (provided with heater)

• approved flexible gas hose and fittings (not provided) (if allowed

by local codes)

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided)

• electric drill with 3/16" drill bit (metal or masonry as applicable)

• flathead screwdriver

• pipe wrench

1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas fitting

(not provided). For Variable Manually-Controlled and Ther-

mostat-Controlled Models connect approved flexible gas hose

to gas regulator of heater (see Figure 11, page 12). For Re-

mote-Ready models connect approved flexible gas hose to gas

control fitting in heater (see Figure 12, page 12).

IMPORTANT:

Hold gas regulator with wrench when connect-

ing flexible gas hose (Variable Manually-Controlled and Ther-

mostat-Controlled Models Only). Hold gas fitting with wrench

when connecting flexible gas hose (Remote-Ready Models Only).

2. Locate two masonry screws in hardware package.

3. Place heater base in fireplace.

Figure 10 - Attaching Damper Clamp

Damper

Damper Clamp

Damper

Manufactured Fireplace

Masonry Fireplace

Damper Clamp

Damper

INSTALLATION

Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation

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INSTALLATION

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Heater Gas

Regulator

Flexible Gas Hose (if

allowed by local codes)

Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Gas

Regulator (Variable Manually-Controlled and Thermostat-

Controlled Models Only)

Figure 13 - Attaching Heater to Fireplace Floor (Variable Manually-

Controlled and Thermostat-Controlled Models Only)

Masonry

Screw

Bracket with

Screw Holes

Figure 12 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater (Remote-

Ready Models Only)

Figure 14 - Attaching Base to Fireplace Floor (Remote-Ready

Models Only)

4. Place logs in their proper position on heater base (see Installing

Logs, pages 15 through 17).

5. Center heater base and logs front-to-back and side-to-side in

fireplace.

6. Carefully remove logs without moving heater base.

7. Mark screw locations through one hole on each side of the

mounting bracket (see Figures 13, 14 or 15, depending on your

model). If installing in a brick-bottom fireplace, mark screw

locations in mortar joint of bricks.

8. Remove heater base from fireplace. If installing optional con-

trol accessories, do so at this time (Remote-Ready Models

Only). Follow all directions provided with accessory .

9. Drill holes at marked locations using 3/16" drill bit.

10. Attach base assembly to fireplace floor using two masonry

screws (in hardware package).

INSTALLATION

Installing Heater Base Assembly (Cont.)

Fitting

Flexible Gas

Hose (if allowed

by local codes)

VINTAGE OAK LOG CHASSIS

(Variable Manually-Controlled and

Thermostat-Controlled Models)

Fitting

Figure 15 - Attaching Base Assembly to Fireplace Floor

Bracket with

Screw Holes

Bracket with

Screw Holes

Masonry

Screw

Masonry

Screw

GOLDEN OAK MODEL CHASSIS

(Variable Manually-Controlled and

Thermostat-Controlled Models)

GOLDEN OAK MODEL CHASSIS

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Propane/LP

Supply Tank

External Regulator

CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY

WARNING: This appliance requires a 1/2" NPT

(National Pipe Thread) inlet connection to the pres-

sure regulator.

WARNING: A qualified service person must con-

nect heater to gas supply. Follow all local codes.

CAUTION: Never connect propane/LP fireplace

directly to the propane/LP supply. This heater requires

an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external

regulator between the heater and propane/LP supply.

WARNING: Never connect natural gas fireplace to

private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly

known as wellhead gas.

Installation Items Needed

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

• external regulator (supplied by installer)

• piping (check local codes)

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)

• equipment shutoff valve *

• test gauge connection *

• sediment trap

• tee joint

• pipe wrench

* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT

tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase

the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from

your dealer. See Accessories, page 31.

For propane/LP units, the installer must supply an external regula-

tor. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You

must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of

water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator

damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent point-

ing down as shown in Figure 16. Pointing the vent down protects it

from freezing rain or sleet.

CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe.

Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain

areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diam-

eter or greater to allow proper gas volume to heater. If

pipe is too small, undue loss of volume will occur.

INSTALLATION

Continued

Figure 16 - External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down

Vent Pointing Down

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 17 or

18 page 14, depending on your model).

IMPORTANT:

Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible

location. The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting

off the gas to the appliance.

Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating

equipment shutoff valve to fireplaces.

Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads. This will

prevent excess sealant from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe

could result in clogged heater valves.

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 Figures 17 or 18 page 14, depending on your model.

Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in

piping system between fuel supply 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 heater

controls. If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong, heater

may not run properly.

CAUTION: Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas

regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas

piping and/or fittings (Variable Manually-Controlled

and Thermostat-Controlled Models Only).

CAUTION: Avoid damage to gas control. Hold gas

fitting with wrench when connecting it to gas piping

and/or fittings (Remote-Ready Models Only).

INSTALLATION

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Figure 17 - Gas Connection (Variable Manually-Controlled and

Thermostat-Controlled Models Only)

* Purchase the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve

from your dealer. See Accessories, page 31.

** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment.

Figure 18 - Gas Connection (Remote-Ready Models Only)

Gas Control

Tee Cap Pipe

Joint Nipple

3" Minimum

Gas Regulator

PROPANE/LP

From External

Regulator

(11" W.C.**

to 14" W.C.

Pressure)

CSA Design-Certified Equipment

Shutoff Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap*

Approved Flexible

Gas Hose (if allowed

by local codes)

Sediment Trap

NATURAL

From Gas

Meter

(5" W.C.**

to 10.5" W.C.

Pressure)

Pipe Cap Tee

Nipple Joint

3" Minimum

Sediment Trap

PROPANE/LP -

From External

Regulator

(11" W.C.**

to 14" W.C.

Pressure)

NATURAL -

From Gas

Meter

(5" W.C.**

to 10.5" W.C.

Pressure)

CSA Design-Certified Equipment

Shutoff Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap*

Approved Flexible

Gas Hose (if allowed

by local codes)

WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections

for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct all

leaks at once.

WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for

a leak. Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all

joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks

at once.

CAUTION: Make sure external regulator has been

installed between propane/LP supply and heater. See

guidelines under

Connecting to Gas Supply

, page 13.

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 sys-

tem. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage heater regulator.

2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve

was connected.

3. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening

propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas or opening

main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas, or

using compressed air.

4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply noncorrosive

leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

5. Correct all leaks at once.

6. Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to gas supply.

Check reconnected fittings for leaks.

Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)

1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 19, page 15).

2. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP sup-

ply 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.

3. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoff valve for

natural gas or propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve

for propane/LP (see Figures 20 and 21, page 15). Apply non-

corrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming

show a leak.

4. Correct all leaks at once.

CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS

INSTALLATION

Connecting to Gas Supply (Cont.)

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Figure 19 - Equipment Shutoff Valve

Figure 20 - Checking Gas Joints (propane/LP only)

Thermostat Gas

Valve or Control

Valve Location

Propane/LP

Supply Tank

Equipment

Shutoff Valve

POSITION

OFF

POSITION

Open

Closed

Equipment

Shutoff

Valve

Figure 21 - Checking Gas Joints (Natural Gas Only)

INSTALLING LOGS

WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accor-

dance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts

specifically approved with this heater may result in

property damage or personal injury.

CAUTION: After installation and periodically there-

after, check to ensure that no flame comes in contact

with any log. With the heater set to High, check to see

if flames contact any log. If so, reposition logs ac-

cording to the log installation instructions in this

manual. Flames contacting logs will create soot.

Vintage Oak Two-Piece Log Set

It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed. Do not

modify logs. Only use logs supplied with heater.

1. Place front log on top of the grate and over front posts on chassis

(see Figure 22, page 15).

2. Place rear log on rear of chassis (see Figure 22, page 15). Slide

log forward so that it sits against rear posts on chassis.

MPORTANT:

Make sure logs do not cover any burner ports

(see Figure 23, page 15).

3. Place lava rock around base of heater if desired.

INSTALLATION

Checking Gas Connections (Cont.)

Installing Logs

Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections

1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 19).

2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural

gas or open propane/LP supply tank valve.

3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position.

4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to thermostat

gas valve (Thermostat-Controlled Models), to control valve

(Manually-Controlled Models), or to gas control (Remote-

Ready Models)(see Figures 20 and 21). Apply noncorrosive

leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.

5. Correct all leaks at once.

6. Light heater (see Operating Heater, pages 18 through 23, de-

pending on your model). Check all other internal joints for leaks.

7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 19 for

Thermostat-Controlled models, page 20 for Manually-Controlled

Models, or page 22 for Remote-Ready Models).

Gas Meter

Thermostat Gas

Valve or Control

Valve Location

Equipment

Shutoff Valve

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