Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Accessory
THERMOSTAT MODELS
CDCFTNA, CDCFTPA, FDCFTN, FDCFTP, VDCFTN, VDCFTP
REMOTE-READY MODELS
CDCFNR, CDCFPR, FDCFRN, FDCFRP, VDCFRN, VDCFRP
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.
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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.
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Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
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WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation
and operational procedures. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses
air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must
be provided. Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation
section on page 6 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 indi
cated 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
State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-fired supplemental room heaters shall provide to each
purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
Vent-free gas products are prohibited for bedroom and bathroom installation in the Common
wealth of Massachusetts.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information ............................................... 3
WARNING: This product contains and/or generates chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer or birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, operate, or service this fireplace.
Improper use of this fireplace
can cause serious injury or death
from burns, fire, explosion,
electrical shock, and carbon
monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:
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 pro-
pane/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 fireplace.
Early signs of carbon
WARNING: Do not allow fans
to blow directly into the fireplace.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Ceiling fans can
create drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Altered burner
patterns can cause sooting.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on the heater.
Fireplace front and screen become very hot when running
heater. Keep children and adults
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away from hot surfaces to avoid
burns or clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time
after shutdown. Allow surfaces
to cool before touching.
Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room
with fireplace. When using the
hand-held remote accessory
(Remote-Ready Models Only),
keep selector switch in the OFF
position to prevent children from
turning on burners with remote.
WARNING: Any change to
this fireplace or its controls can
be dangerous.
You must operate this fireplace
with the fireplace screen in place.
Make sure fireplace screen is
closed before running fireplace.
WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert,
or other accessory not approved
for use with this fireplace.
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Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible ma
terials, gasoline, and other flam
mable vapors and liquids.
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1.
This appliance is only for use with the type of
gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance
is not convertible for use with other gases.
2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/LP supply
tank(s) outdoors.
3. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply
• do not try to light any appliance
• do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your building
• immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighborʼs phone. Follow the gas supplierʼs
instructions
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department
4. This fireplace shall not be installed in a bed
room or bathroom.
5. Do not use this fireplace as a wood-burning
fireplace. Use only the logs provided with
the fireplace.
6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as
pine cones, vermiculite, or rock wool. Using
these added items can cause sooting. Do not
add lava rock around base. Rock and debris
could fall into the control area of fireplace.
7. This fireplace is designed to be smokeless. If
logs ever appear to smoke, turn off fireplace
and call a qualified service person. Note:
During initial operation, slight smoking could
occur due to log curing and fireplace burning
manufacturing residues.
8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the
instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance,
page 28.
9. 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.
10. 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 6. If fireplace keeps
shutting off, see Troubleshooting, page 30.
11. Do not run fireplace
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used
or stored.
• under dusty conditions.
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12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn
paper or other objects.
13. Never place any objects in the fireplace or on
logs.
14. Do not use fireplace if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service
technician to inspect the room fireplace and to
replace any part of the control system and any
gas control which has been under water.
15. Turn off and unplug fireplace and let cool
before servicing. Only a qualified service
person should service and repair fireplace.
16. Operating fireplace above elevations of 4,500
feet could cause pilot outage.
17. Do not operate fireplace if log is broken. Do
not operate fireplace if log is chipped (dimesized or larger).
18.
To prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity.
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19. Prov ide adeq ua te clearan ce s around air
openings.
PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Fireplace
Cabinet
Hood
Screen
Log
Ignitor Button
Fireplace
Hood
Logs
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Ignitor
Button
Remote
Control
(Optional)
Control
Knob
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Compact Dual Flame
Fireplace
Cabinet
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Control
Knob
OPTIONAL REMOTE
CONTROL ACCESSORIES
(For Remote-Ready Models Only)
There are four optional remote controls that
can be purchased separately for Remote-Ready
Models only:
• wall switch •
• wall thermostat
See Accessories, page 44.
hand-held ON/OFF remote
• hand-held thermostat remote
LOCAL CODES
Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local
codes. In the absence of local codes, use the lat
est edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
*.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
PRODUCT FEATURES
SAFETY PILOT
This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The
ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room
fireplaces. The ODS/pilot shuts off the fireplace if
there is not enough fresh air.
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM
This fireplace has a piezo ignitor. This system
requires no matches, batteries, or other sources
to light fireplace.
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
results in greater fireplace comfort. This can also
result in lower gas bills.
UNPACKING
WARNING: Ceramic brick
liners for Models CDCFNR and
CDCFPR are located behind upper louver and must be removed
before lighting fireplace.
1. Remove fireplace and hood from carton.
Log is wrapped and inside fireplace. Do not
remove at this time.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied to
fireplace for shipment.
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3. 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.
Models CDCFNR/PR only
1. Remove screws from top louver and carefully
remove louver (see Figure 2).
2. Remove ceramic brick liners with protective
packaging. The brick liners will be installed
later.
3. Remove yellow sticker from top of firebox.
4. Replace top louver using screws removed in
step 1.
Wrapped
Brick Liners
Top Louver
Screws
Figure 2 - Removing Brick Liners From
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HOOD ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Always have
screen in place before operating
fireplace. This prevents excessive temperatures on fireplace
surfaces.
WARNING: Failure to position
the parts in accordance with these
diagrams or failure to use only
parts specifically approved with
this fireplace may result in property damage or personal injury.
Tools Required:
• Phillips screwdriver • slotted screwdriver
• 5/16" hex wrench • scissors
1. Models with one-piece screen only: Lift
fireplace screen up and pull out to remove (see
Figure 3). Set screen aside until installation
has been completed.
2. Cut two plastic straps to remove the log from
the firebox cavity. Set log aside.
3. An optional blower is available. See
sories, page 44. Install optional blower now.
Follow installation instructions provided with
blower and see page 14 or 15, depending on
your installation.
4. Locate four black phillips sheet metal screws
in hardware packet.
5. Slide hood between louver and firebox top and
align screw holes.
6. Insert screws as shown in Figure 4. Tighten
screws firmly.
Shoulder Screw
Screen
Acces-
Sheet Metal
Screws
Hood
Figure 4 - Assembling Hood
Louver
Firebox
Top
AIR FOR COMBUSTION
AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This fireplace
shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight
construction unless provisions
are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read
the following instructions to in
sure proper fresh air for this and
other fuel-burning appliances in
your home.
Todayʼs 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.
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AND VENTILATION
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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 fol
lowing ventilation classifications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconfined Space
3. Confined Space
The information on pages 6 through 8 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 exposed to the out
side atmosphere have a continuous
water vapor retarder with a rating of
one perm (6 x 10
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
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 these three
criteria, you must provide additional
fresh air. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 8.
If your home does not meet all of the three
criteria above, proceed to Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Fireplace Location.
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
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kg per pa-sec-m2) or
3
per kw) of the aggregate input
rating of all appliances installed in that space and
an unconfined space as a space whose volume is
not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour
(4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating of
all appliances installed in that space. Rooms com
municating directly with the space in which the
appliances are installed*, through openings not
furnished with doors, are considered a part of the
unconfined space.
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if
there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills
between them.
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 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 16 ft. (length) x 14 ft.
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(width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 1792 cu. ft.
(volume of space)
If additional ventilation to adjoining room is
supplied with grills or openings, add the volume
of these rooms to the total volume of the space.
2. Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine
the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
__________ ( vo l u me o f s p ac e ) x 20 =
(Maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example: 1792 cu. ft. (volume of space) x 20 =
35,840 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in
the space.
Vent-free fireplace
Gas water heater*
Gas furnace
Vented gas heater
Gas fireplace logs
Other gas appliances* +
Total =
* 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
Vent-free fireplace
Total
____________Btu/Hr
____________Btu/Hr
____________Btu/Hr
____________Btu/Hr
____________Btu/Hr
____________Btu/Hr
____________Btu/Hr
30,000
____________Btu/Hr
+ 10,000
____________Btu/Hr
= 40,000
____________Btu/Hr
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Outlet
Air
Ventilated
Attic
Outlet
A
ir
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air
Ventilated
Crawl Space
To
Crawl
Space
To Attic
Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option
3
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
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ntilation
Grills
Into Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
12"
12"
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4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can
support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used.
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Example: 35,840 Btu/Hr (maximum the space
40,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of
The space in the above example is a confined space
because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maxi
mum 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 adjoin
ing room. If the extra space provides an unconfined
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.
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.
which the fireplace may be operated is smaller than that defined
as an unconfined space or if the
building is of unusually tight
construction, provide adequate
combustion and ventilation air
by one of the methods described
in the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 Section 5.3
or applicable local codes.
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 5). You can also remove
door into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 5). Fol
low 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.
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Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)
Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
can support)
Btu/Hr used)
WARNING: If the area in
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Figure 5 - Ventilation Air from Inside
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Building
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or
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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
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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 thermostatcontrolled power vent. Heated air entering the attic
will activate the power vent.
Figure 6 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
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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 primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualified service person must install fire
place. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the
fireplace
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational 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
WARNING: Never install in a
bedroom or bathroom. Any heat
ing product with a Btu/Hr rating
over 10,000 cannot be used in a
bedroom.
CAUTION: This fireplace creates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace. Installing
fireplace next to vinyl or cloth
wall coverings or operating
fireplace 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.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free fireplaces add moisture to
the air. Although this is beneficial, installing fireplace
in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause
mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for
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Combustion and Ventilation,
Note: Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero
clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be
placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear,
sides, or top of your fireplace, except where standoff
spacers are integrally attached. If standoff spacers are
attached to your fireplace, these spacers can be placed
directly against wall or framing materials.
Note: When installing fireplace directly on carpeting, 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 Fireplace Installation, page 10).
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
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fireplace for proper type fireplace.
page 6.
WARNING: This appliance
is equipped for (natural or propane/LP) gas. Field conversion
is not permitted.
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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
* 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 44.
Note: If desired, purchase a four-sided brass trim
kit for built-in installations. See Accessories,
page 44.
FIREPLACE CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances shown
in Figure 7. If you can, provide
greater clearances from floor,
ceiling, and joining 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.
IMP ORTANT: Only use optional cabinet or
corner mantels specified in this manual. Purchase
the optional mantel from your dealer (see
sories, page 44).
If your fireplace is to be recessed into the wall,
see Built-In Fireplace Installation to secure your
fireplace into the wall.
CAUTION: If you install the
fireplace in a home garage
• fireplace pilot and burner must
be at least 18 inches above
floor.
• locate fireplace where moving
vehicle will not hit it.
Acces-
For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace
• where there is easy access for operation, inspec
tion, and service
• in coldest part of room
An optional blower kit is available from your
dealer. See Accessories, page 44. If planning to use
blower, follow instructions provided with blower
for power source.
Minimum Clearances For Side
Combustible Material, Side Wall, and
Ceiling
A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace
cabinet to any combustible material and wall
should follow diagram in Figure 7.
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf,
etc. is made of combustible material and
protrudes 3 1/2" from the wall. This combustible material must be 4" from the side of the
fireplace opening (see Figure 7).
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 11, page 12.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Top Left and Bottom
Right Sides and Rear
36" 6" 0"
Example
*Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall
Figure 7 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
BUILT-IN FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this fireplace involves
installing fireplace into a framed-in enclosure.
This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall.
An optional brass trim kit accessory is available
(see Accessories, page 44). Brass trim will extend
past sides of fireplace approximately 1/2" . 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 12,
page 12. Follow the instructions below to install
the fireplace in this manner.
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16"
30
5
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8"
61
1
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4"
26
7
/
8"
26
7
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8
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26
7
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8
"
3/4" OffThe Floo
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Minimum
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1
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4
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Actual Framing
Height 26" 26
3
Front Width 26
Depth 14
1.
Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown
/4" 26 7/8"
1
/4" 15 1/4"
in Figure 8 for the rough opening. If installing
in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure
10 for the rough opening. The height is 26
which is the same as the wall opening above.
2. If installing GA3450TA 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
fireplace for future blower installation (see
Accessories, page 44). Use only approved
three-wire electrical wiring.
WARNING: If pre-wiring, do
not connect wiring to any electrical source at this time.
Install fireplace electrical outlet
and connect wiring to outlet
before connecting to electrical
source. The fireplace electrical outlet is included with the
GA3450TA blower accessory.
Only use the fireplace electrical outlet supplied with the
GA3450TA blower accessory.
7
/8"
7
/8"
Note: A qualified installer should make all electrical connections.
3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This
installation includes an approved flexible gas
line (if allowed by local codes) after the equip
ment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must
be the last item installed on the gas piping.
4. If you have not installed hood, follow instruc
tions on page 6.
5. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening
with back of fireplace inside wall opening.
6. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regula
tor. See Connecting Equipment Shutoff Valve
to Heater Control,
page 17.
7. Bend four nailing flanges on outer casing with
pliers (see Figure 10).
8.
Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or
wood screws through holes in nailing flange.
9.
Check all gas connections for leaks. See Check-ing Gas Connections, page 17.
10. If using optional brass trim kit, install the trim
after final finishing and/or painting of wall.
See instructions included with brass trim ac
cessory for attaching brass trim.
IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox, combus-
tible 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 overlap the firebox front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow any
combustible/noncombustible
materials to overlap the firebox
front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow
noncombustible materials to
cover any necessary openings
like louvered slots.
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Nails or
Wood
Screws
Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing
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Figure 10 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs
Wall Studs
Nailing
Flanges
15"
18"
21"
23"
2 1/2"
6"
8"
10"
Note:
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measurements
are from top of
fireplace
opening to
bottom of
mantel shelf. All
measurements
are in inches.
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.
INSTALLATION
Continued
WARNING: Never modify or
cover the louvered slots on the
front of the firebox.
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 in Figure 11, you
must do one of the following:
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel
Mantel Shelf
Side of Firebox
Figure 11 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION
Refer to instructions provided with the mantel
for assembly instructions. Refer to the follow
ing instructions for system installation. Refer to
instructions on page 6 for hood assembly. Blower
accessory should be installed prior to mantel if
it is being used (see Installing Optional Blower Accessory GA3450TA, page 13).
1. Assemble cabinet mantel as shown in acces
sory instruction sheet.
2. If blower is inst alled, i nstall a properly
grounded, 120 volt three-prong electrical out
let at fireplace location if an outlet is not there.
If possible, locate outlet so cabinet mantel will
cover it when installed (see Figure 12).
3. Place hearth base against wall at installation
location. Cut an access hole in hearth base to
run gas line to fireplace (see Figure 12). Make
sure to locate access hole so cabinet mantel will
cover it when installed. Note: You can secure
base to floor using wood screws. Countersink
screw heads and putty over.
4. Route flexible gas line through access hole in
hearth base.
5. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base (see Figure
13, page 13). Make sure mantel is flush against
wall and centered left to right on base.
6. Use screws provided with mantel accessory
to attach mantel assembly to base (see mantel
instruction sheet).
7. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regula
tor. See Connecting to Gas Supply,
8. Route electrical cord(s) through access holes
in either side of fireplace with bushing. Plug
electrical cord(s) into electrical outlet.
9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 17.
10. Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet mantel (see
Figure 14, page 13). Be careful not to scratch or
damage hearth base or cabinet mantel.
Pipe and Gas
Hearth
Base
Figure 12 - Placing Hearth Base Against Wall
Shutoff Valve
page 16.
Electrical
Outlet
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11. Place metal trim on shoulder screws located
on the side and top of the fireplace (see Assembling Perimeter Trim). Firmly snap trim over
shoulder screws. Align fireplace in mantel
assembly so the trim overlaps mantel evenly
on all three sides.
12. Lower bottom louver door. Use 3" wood screws
provided with mantel accessory to attach fire
place to base (see mantel instruction sheet).
Cabinet
Mantel
Hearth
Base
3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in
Figure 15.
Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on
4.
mitered edge of top brass trim (see Figure 15).
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5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot
on mitered edge of side perimeter trim (see
Figure 15).
6. While firmly holding edges of perimeter trim
together, tighten both set screws on the adjust
ing plate with slotted screwdriver.
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8. Set perimeter trim assembly aside for later
installation.
Adjusting
Plate
Shim
Set Screws
Slot
Mitered Edge
Top Brass
Trim
Side Brass
Trim
Figure 15 - Assembling Brass Trim
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Figure 13 - Installing Cabinet Mantel onto
Hearth Base
Cabinet
Mantel
Assembled
Trim
Hearth Base
Figure 14 - Installing Fireplace into
Mantel Assembly
Assembling Perimeter Trim (Perimeter
trim shipped with mantel)
1. Remove packaging from three remaining
pieces of trim.
2. Locate two adjusting plates with set screws,
and two shims in the hardware packet.
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ACCESSORY GA3450TA
Removing Upper Louver
To install the blower accessory, you must first
remove the upper louver.
1. Lift screen off fireplace and remove log set if
installed.
2. Remove 4 screws from upper louver (see
Figure 16). Save these screws.
Pull upper louver straight out from the cabinet. Be
3.
careful not to scratch the paint. Set louver aside.
4. Open lower louver door by swinging door
down (see Figure 16).
Top
Louver
Bottom Louver
Figure 16 - Removing Top Louver and
Opening Bottom Louver
INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER
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Fan Switch
(Auto/Off/On)
Blue
Blue
Thermostat
Switch
(N.O.)
Green
White
Green
White
On
110/115
V.
A.C.
Blower
Motor
Black
Off
1
2
3
Auto
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Installing Blower Accessory
CAUTION: Label all wires
prior to disconnection when
servicing controls. Wiring errors
can cause improper and danger
ous operation.
CAUTION: Verify proper operation after servicing.
Note: If you are using a mantel with your fireplace,
use the following instructions. If your fireplace is
built-in, see For Built-In Installation, page 15.
1. Install snap bushings found in blower kit into
hole in left side of outer casing and into one of
the holes in rear of remote/blower bracket.
2.
Make sure the wire harness is firmly connected to
the terminals on the blower bracket assembly.
3. 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 from terminal 1. Black wire can remain
on middle terminal 2 (see Figure 17).
4. Carefully disconnect green and white wires at
their insulated connectors (see Figure 18).
Blower
Bracket
Assembly
Screw
Wiring Routing
Hole in Baffle
Wire
Harness
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Blower
Mounting
Holes
5. In top of the fireplace cabinet, locate the four
mounting holes on the outer casing. Align
these four holes with those on the blower
bracket assembly. Attach blower bracket assembly to the outer casing with 4 #10 screws
provided (see Figure 17).
6. Route the wire harness through the hole in left
side of baffle and between firebox wrapper and
outer casing.
7. Insert the 4 wire harnesses from behind the
remote/blower bracket through hole in rear
of bracket with bushing and through the left
rectangular hole to front of fireplace (see
Figure 17).
8. Reconnect red wire to switch position 3.
Reconnect blue wire to switch position 1.
Reconnect green and white wires.
9.
Install the switch plate on the remote/blower
bracket with 2 #10 screws provided (see Figure
19). Route power cord out of the cabinet by
inserting it through the bushing on the outer
casing (see Figure 17). Plug fan kit into 120Volt grounded power supply and test operation.
Note: When switch is in the AUTO position,
the fan will start after the fireplace has run for a
few moments. The fan will continue to run for
several moments after the fireplace has been
turned off. When switch is in the ON position,
the fan will run until turned to OFF.
10. Reinstall upper louver beginning with bottom
screws (see Figure 16, page 13). Close lower
louver door.
Switch
Power
Cord
Switch
Plate
Wire
Harness
Figure 17 - Installing Blower Bracket
Assembly (Remote-Ready Unit Shown)
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Remote/
Blower
Bracket
Lower Louver
Door
Figure 18 - Wiring Diagram For Blower
Accessory Standard Installation
Switch
Plate
Screw
Figure 19 - Installing Switch Plate to
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Remote/
Blower
Bracket
Remote/Blower Bracket
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Thermostat
Switch
(N.O.)
Green
White
Green
White
On
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V.
A.C.
Blower
Motor
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For Built-In Installation
WARNING: A licensed electrician must connect the wiring
harness to electrical supply
following all local codes. Electrician must provide a clamp on the
box cover to secure the wiring.
Wiring should be routed through
the bushing in the hole on the
outer casing of fireplace.
1. Install snap bushing from blower kit into
one hole on rear of remote/blower bracket
(see Figure 20). The other hole is for a strain
relief clamp (not supplied) to secure incoming
electrical supply.
2. Follow steps 2 through 6 in Installing Blower Accessory, page 14.
3. A licensed electrician must follow the wiring
diagram to connect incoming electrical supply
to fan kit wiring harness (see Figure 21).
4. Plug power cord to outlet receptacle (not
provided) as shown in Figure 20. Wind extra
cable of power cord and tie up with plastic
wire strap (see Figure 20). Set cable bundle
between the remote/blower bracket and outer
casing, away from the burner.
Blower Bracket
Assembly
Wire Harness
5.
Test to make sure blower is working properly.
6. Reinstall upper louver beginning with bottom
screws (see Figure 16, page 13) and close
lower louver.
Figure 21 - 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
receptacle. Make sure cord is in good shape. It must
be heavy enough to carry the current needed. An undersized 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.
Screw
Switch
Power Cord
Clamp Connector
(not included)
Outlet Receptacle
(not included)
Remote/ Blower
Bracket
Switch
Plate
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Plastic Wire Strap
Wire Harness
Lower Louver Door
Figure 20 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly
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