Shown with optional cabinet
mantel and hearth base
accessories.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal injury, or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your
building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
Illustrated Parts Lists ............................................................................... 32-35
Warranty Information .............................................................................. Back Cover
SAFETY
INFORMATION
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WARNINGS
WARNING ICON G 001
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
WARNING ICON G 001
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 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 Gas: Natural gas is 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.
Safety Information continues on next page
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SAFETY
INFORMATION
Continued
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WARNINGS
WARNING: Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous.
1. Use only natural gas. Do not convert fireplace to use different fuel type.
2. 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
3. This fireplace shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.
4. Never install the fireplace
• 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
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
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. You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure
fireplace screen is in place before running fireplace.
8. This fireplace is designed to be smokeless. If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off
fireplace and call a qualified service person.
smoking may occur due to log curing and fireplace burning manufacturing residues.
9. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Do not allow fans to blow directly
into fireplace. Do not place a blower inside burn area of firebox. Use only the
blowers provided with this fireplace. Ceiling fans may create drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Sooting and improper burning will occur. Sooting can settle on
household surfaces outside the fireplace.
10. This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run properly. This fireplace has an
oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) pilot light safety system. The ODS shuts down the
fireplace if not enough fresh air is available. See Air for Combustion and Ventila-tion, pages 6 through 8. If fireplace keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, pages
26 through 29.
11. Do not run fireplace
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored
• under dusty conditions
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. Fireplace front and screen becomes very hot when running fireplace. Keep children
and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fireplace will
remain hot for a time after shut-down. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.
15. Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with fireplace.
16. Do not use fireplace if any part has been exposed to or under water. Immediately
call a qualified service technician to inspect the fireplace and to replace any part of
the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
17. Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken. Do not operate fireplace if a log is
chipped (dime-sized or larger).
18. Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person
should service and repair fireplace.
19. Operating fireplace above elevations of 4,500 feet may cause pilot outage.
Continued
Note:
During initial operation, slight
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PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Front
Burner
Left Front
Branch
(#4)
Base
Front Log (#2)
Crossover Log (#3)
Rear Log (#1)
Rear Burner
Gas Valve
Bracket
Louver
Hood
Right Front
Branch
(#5)
Firebox
Support
Piezo
Ignitor
Control Knob
Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly
Gas
Regulator
Gas Valve
Assembly
Top Outer
Casing
Rear
Access
Door
Screen
Assembly
Bottom Louver
Assembly
Figure 2 - Fireplace
Side
Access
Door
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LOCAL CODES
Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local
codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223, also
known as 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
UNPACKING
PRODUCT
FEATURES
1. Remove trim kit and cartons containing logs from carton. Place the carton
containing the fireplace unit on its back. Hold fireplace unit and pull the carton
and pallet away.
2. Remove protective packaging applied to logs, log base assembly, and fireplace.
You may not want to remove protective plastic on front of fireplace until after
installing. This will protect fireplace from dust, debris, and damage during
installation.
3. Check all items for any shipping damage. If damaged, promptly inform dealer
where you bought fireplace.
Operation
This vent-free fireplace is clean burning. It requires no outside venting. There is no heat
loss out a vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by both realistic flames and glowing
embers.
Safety Device
This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS).
The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room heaters. The ODS system
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.
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Manual Control
This fireplace has a control valve. The valve controls the heat output and flame
height. This maintains a consistent room temperature. Even the lowest setting
provides realistic flames and glowing embers from two burners. Selecting higher
comfort settings produces greater heat output. This results in increased heating
comfort. This can also result in lower gas bills.
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AIR FOR
COMBUSTION
AND
VENTILATION
WARNING
This fireplace must have fresh air for proper operation.
If not, poor fuel combustion could result. Read the
following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this
and other fuel-burning appliances in your home.
Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New materials, increased
insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home
owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and
the warm air in. During heating months, home owners want their homes as airtight as
possible.
While it is good to make your home energy efficient, your home needs to breathe.
Fresh air must enter your home. Fresh air enters the home through and around doors
and windows. This may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventilation. 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
In the absence of local codes, use the following excerpts from the National Fuel Gas
Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, 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 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 outside atmosphere have a continu-
ous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm or less with open-
ings gasketed or sealed
b. weather stripping has been added on openable windows and doors
c. caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window
and door frames, between sole plates and floors, between wall-ceiling
joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and
gas lines, and at other openings.
If your home meets all of the three criteria above, you must provide additional
fresh air. See
If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above, proceed to page 7.
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
and
, page 8
and
.
Unconfined Space
An unconfined space has a minimum air volume of 50 cubic feet for each 1000
BTU/Hr input rating of all appliances in the space (cubic feet equals length x width
x height of space). Include adjoining rooms only if there are doorless passageways
or ventilation grills between the rooms.
If the BTU per 50 cubic feet is less than 1000 BTU/Hr, then the fresh air will be
provided by the natural air flow into the house.
Confined Space
A confined space has an air volume of less than 50 cubic feet for each 1000 BTU/
Hr input rating of all appliances in the space (cubic feet equals length x width x
height of space). Include adjoining rooms only if there are doorless passageways or
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ventilation grills between the rooms.
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COMBUSTION
DETERMINING 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.
AND
VENTILATION
Continued
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:
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. Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum BTU/Hr the space
can support.
____________ (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = (Maximum BTU/Hr
the space can support)
Example:
3. Add the BTU/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.
Example:
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent draws combustion air from the
outdoors and vents to the outdoors.
4. Compare the maximum BTU/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of BTU/
Hr used.
_________________ BTU/Hr (maximum the space can support)
_________________ BTU/Hr (actual amount of BTU/Hr used)
Example:
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 work sheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides
an unconfined space, remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between
rooms. See Ventilation Air from Inside Building, page 8.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air from Outdoors, page 8.
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.
Space size22 ft. (length) x 18 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) =
3168 cu. ft. (volume of space)
3168 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = 63.3 or 63,300 (maximum
BTU/Hr the space can support)
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
Gas water heater40,000BTU/Hr
Vent-free fireplace+26,500BTU/Hr
Total=66,500BTU/Hr
63,300BTU/Hr (maximum the space can support)
66,500BTU/Hr (actual amount of BTU/Hr used)
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WARNING
You must provide additional ventilation air in a
confined space.
Continued
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AIR FOR
Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option
3
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
Ventilation
Grills
Into Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
12"
12"
COMBUSTION
AND
VENTILATION
Continued
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 3). Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1,Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or
ducts. You can also remove door into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 3).
WARNING
Re-calculate work sheet, adding the space of the
adjoining unconfined space.
must have enough fresh air to supply all appliances in
both spaces.
The combined spaces
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Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building
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 NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, 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.
Ventilated
Attic
Ventilated
Crawl Space
To Attic
To
Crawl
Space
Outlet
Air
Inlet
Air
Outlet
Air
Inlet Air
Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
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INSTALLING
NOTICE
A qualified service person must install fireplace. Follow all local codes.
WARNING
Never install the fireplace
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the
front, top, or sides of the fireplace
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION
This fireplace creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace.
Installing fireplace next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings
or operating fireplace where impurities in the air (such
as tobacco smoke) exist, may discolor walls.
IMPORTANT:
installing fireplace in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to
form from too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 6
through 8.
IMPORTANT:
not work properly.
Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial,
Make sure the fireplace is level. If fireplace is not level, log set will
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is not natural gas, do not install fireplace.
Call dealer where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace.
Continued
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INSTALLING
Continued
ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING BRASS TRIM
Note:
The instructions below show assembling and attaching brass trim to fireplace.
You cannot attach the brass trim as described below for built-in installation (see
page 13).
1. Remove packaging from three pieces of brass trim.
2. Locate four brass screws, two adjusting plates with set screws, and two shims
in the hardware packet.
3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 5.
4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of top brass trim
(see Figure 5).
5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of side brass
trim (see Figure 5).
6. While firmly holding edges of brass trim together, tighten both set screws on
the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side.
Top Brass Trim
Side Brass Trim
Set Screws
Adjusting
Plate
Shim
Slot
Mitered Edge
Slot
Figure 5 - Assembling Brass Trim
8. Place the assembled trim onto fireplace cabinet. Attach to fireplace with brass
screws included in hardware package (see Figure 6).
Assembled
Brass Trim
Screws
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Figure 6 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace
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INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
Continued
WARNING
Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and
adjoining wall.
Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installation.
Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances (see Figure 7)
A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace opening to any combustible wall
should not be less than 16 inches.
B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be
less than 42 inches.
Note:
Clearances are
the same if
using optional
cabinet mantel
or built-in
installation.
Conventional installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace along with the
cabinet mantel with hearth base accessories against a wall in your home. Follow the
instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner.
WARNING
For conventional installation, it is recommended
you use the cabinet mantel or hearth base specified
in this manual. Surface clearances may not be
sufficient with other cabinet mantels and hearth
bases. This may create a fire hazard. See
ries,
page 31 for correct cabinet mantel and hearth
base.
Note:
The instructions below show installation using the cabinet mantel and hearth
base accessories. The hearth base accessory is optional for this installation. You can
install fireplace and cabinet mantel directly on the floor.
1. Assemble cabinet mantel and hearth base. Assembly instructions are included
with each accessory.
Accesso-
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INSTALLING
Continued
2. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved
flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the manual shutoff valve. The
flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping. See InstallingGas Piping to Fireplace Location, page 16.
3. Place hearth base accessory against wall at installation location. Cut an access
hole in hearth top to run flexible gas line to fireplace (see Figure 8). 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.
Flexible Gas Line
Hearth Base
Gas Line Access
Hole
Figure 8 - Placing Hearth Base Accessory Against Wall
4. Route flexible gas line through access hole in hearth base.
5. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base (see Figure 9). Make sure mantel is flush
against wall.
Cabinet Mantel
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Figure 9 - Installing Cabinet Mantel
6. Place cardboard or other protective material on top of hearth base. Carefully set
fireplace on protective material, with back of fireplace inside mantel opening.
7. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator. See Connecting Fireplace toGas Supply, page 17.
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Continued
8. Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet mantel. Be careful not to scratch or
damage hearth base, cabinet mantel, or any laminate trim on hearth base.
Remove protective material from top of hearth base and from front of fireplace
Note:
(if any).
You can secure fireplace to hearth or floor. Open lower louver.
Locate screw holes in bottom of base. Tighten wood screws through these
holes and into hearth or floor.
9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 18.
Figure 10 - Inserting Fireplace Into Cabinet Mantel
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. If installing a mantel above
the fireplace, but you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 15, page 15. Follow
the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner.
IMPORTANT:
not attach brass trim around fireplace for built-in installation.
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 11 for the rough
opening.
For built-in installation, nailing flange accessory G3004 is required. Do
HeightFront WidthDepth
Actual Framing ActualFraming ActualFraming
3
/8" 33"34 5/16" 35 1/2"16 11/16" 17 3/4"
32
17 3/4"
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33"
35 1/2"
Figure 11 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall
Continued
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INSTALLING
Continued
If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 12 for the rough opening.
The height is 33" which is the same as the wall opening on page 13.
39 3/8"
27 7/8"
35 1/2"
55 5/8"
Figure 12 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner
2. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved
flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the manual shutoff valve. The
flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping. See InstallingGas Piping to Fireplace Location, page 16.
3. Attach nailing flange accessory to each side of fireplace (see Figure 13). See
Accessories, page 33 for nailing flange.
Nailing
Flange
Nailing
Flange
Figure 13 - Attaching Nailing Flange Accessory
4. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside
wall opening.
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5. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to
Gas Supply, page 17.
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Continued
6. Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening.
7. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in
nailing flange (see Figure 14).
9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 18.
Figure 14 - Attaching Nailing Flange Accessory
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.
Mantel Shelf
10"
8"
6"
2
1
"
/2
20"24
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
1
/2
"27
1
/2
"30"
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Top of
Fireplace
Opening
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Figure 15 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances, you must:
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height, OR
• remove the mantel.
Continued
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INSTALLING
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION
Continued
NOTICE
A qualified service person must connect fireplace to
gas supply. Follow all local codes.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below.
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane gas)
• manual shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap
* An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable
alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual
shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 31.
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• approved flexible gas line with
gas connector
local codes) (not provided)
(if allowed by
WARNING
Never connect fireplace to private (non-utility) gas
wells. This gas is commonly known as well-head gas.
CAUTION
Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internallytinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas.
Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter
or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace. If
pipe is too small, undue loss of pressure will occur.
Installation must include a manual 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 fireplace (see Figure 16, page 17).
Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating manual shutoff
valve to fireplaces.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads. This will prevent excess sealant
from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged fireplace
valves.
CAUTION
Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid
petroleum (LP) gas.
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Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 16, page 17. Locate sediment
trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Locate sediment trap where trapped
matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants. This
keeps them from going into fireplace gas controls. If sediment trap is not installed
or is installed wrong, fireplace may not run properly.
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INSTALLING
Continued
Approved
Flexible
Gas Line
A.G.A. Design-Certified Manual Shutoff Valve
With 1/8" NPT Tap*
From Gas Meter
3" Minimum
(5" W.C. to 10.5" W.C.
Pressure)
Sediment
Tee Joint
Pipe Nipple
Trap
Figure 16 - Gas Connection
Cap
* Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer.
See Accessories, page 31.
CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY
Installation Items Needed
• 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver
• Phillips screwdriver
• sealant (resistant to propane gas, not provided)
1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place
for shipping. These screws are located near top of screen. Discard screws. Lift
fireplace screen up and pull out to remove.
2. Remove access door from rear or side of fireplace. See Product Identification,
page 4, for access door locations.
3. Remove screws that attach log base assembly to fireplace (see Figure 17).
Carefully lift up log base assembly and remove from fireplace (see Figure 17).
CAUTION
Do not pick up log base assembly by burners. This
could damage burners. Only handle base by grates.
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Figure 17 - Removing Log Base Assembly From Fireplace
Continued
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INSTALLING
Continued
4. Route flexible gas line from manual shutoff valve into fireplace through side or rear
access panel. Route flexible gas supply line through fireplace access door.
NOTICE
Most building codes do not permit concealed gas
connections. A flexible gas line is provided to allow
accessibility from the fireplace. The flexible gas
supply line connection to the manual shutoff valve
should be accessible.
5. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connector attached to
flexible gas line (see Figure 18). Connect flexible gas line to flexible gas line
attached to gas regulator of fireplace (see Figure 18).
6. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, below.
7. Replace log base assembly back into fireplace. Feed flexible gas line into
fireplace base area while replacing log base assembly. Make sure the entire
flexible gas line is in fireplace base area. Reattach log base assembly to fireplace with screws removed in step 3.
To Fireplace
Gas Regulator
Flexible Gas Line
from Fireplace Gas
Regulator
➞
Gas Connector
Flexible Gas Line from
Manual Shutoff Valve
Figure 18 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
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
mixture of liquid soap and water to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
Manual Shutoff Valve
To Gas
Meter
➞
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Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
1. Disconnect fireplace and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply
piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage fireplace gas regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main
gas valve located on or near gas meter.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and
water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Re-connect fireplace and manual shutoff valve to gas supply. Check re-connected fittings for leaks.
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INSTALLING
ON
POSITION
OFF
POSITION
Continued
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG
1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 19).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main
gas valve located on or near gas meter.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to manual shutoff valve (see Figure 20). Apply
mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections
1. Open manual shutoff valve (see Figure 19).
2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter.
3. Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the OFF position.
4. Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to gas valve (see Figure 20). Apply
mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light fireplace (see Operating Fireplace, pages 22 through 24). Check all other
internal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 24).
Open
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
Closed
Figure 19 - Manual Shutoff Valve
Manual Shutoff Valve
Gas Valve
Gas Meter
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Figure 20 - Checking Gas Joints
Continued
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INSTALLING
INSTALLING LOGS
Continued
WARNING
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.
Each log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you identify the log
when installing. It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed. Do
not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with fireplace.
1. Slide rear log (#1) into place behind rear burner (see Figure 21).
Rear Log (#1)
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Figure 21 - Installing Rear Log
2. Slide front log (#2) into place behind front burner. Make sure tabs at bottom of
log are behind front burner (see Figure 22).
Front Log (#2)
Tab
Figure 22 - Installing Front Log
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INSTALLING
Continued
3. Place crossover log (#3) into place (see Figure 23). Be sure to place back of
crossover log into notch on left side of rear log. The indentation under front left
fork of crossover log must rest on rectangular knob of front log.
Crossover Log (#3)
Figure 23 - Installing Crossover Log
4. Place left front branch (#4) and right front branch (#5) into place (see Figure 24).
Make sure notches on bottom rest on grates.
Left Front Branch (#4)
Notches
Right Front Branch (#5)
Notches
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Figure 24 - Installing Left Front Branch and Right Front Branch
Continued
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INSTALLING
Continued
WARNING
You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace
screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is in
place before running fireplace.
5. Install fireplace screen by slipping notches of fireplace screen over screws on
front of fireplace (see Figure 25).
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OPERATING
FIREPLACE
Notches
Figure 25 - Installing Fireplace Screen
Screws for
Mounting
Screen
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire
or explosion may result causing property damage,
personal 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 gas. Be sure to smell
next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• 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
technician or gas supplier. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a
qualified service technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been under water.
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OPERATING
FIREPLACE
Continued
LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace
screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is installed
before running fireplace.
NOTICE
During initial operation of new fireplace, burning
logs will give off a paper-burning smell. Orange
flame will also be present. Open window to vent
smell. Operate fireplace on HI position to burn off
odor. This will only last a few hours.
1. STOP! Read the safety information on page 22.
2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is fully open.
3. Turn control knob clockwise
Clockwise
to the OFF position.
Control Knob
Ignitor Button
Figure 26 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location
4. 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 above. If you
don’t smell gas, go to the next step.
5. Turn control knob counterclockwise
control knob for five (5) seconds (see Figure 26, above).
Note:
If running fireplace for first time, there will be air in gas line. You may
need to press in control knob for 30 seconds or longer. This will allow air to
bleed from the gas system.
6. Continue pressing control knob in. Press and release ignitor button. This will light
pilot. The pilot is attached to the front burner. If needed, keep pressing ignitor
button until pilot lights.
Note:
If pilot does not stay lit, contact a qualified service person or gas supplier
for repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot with match. To light pilot with
match, see Manual Lighting Procedure, page 24.
7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds,
release control knob.
Note:
If pilot goes out, repeat steps 3 through 6. This fireplace has a safety
interlock system. Wait one (1) minute for system to reset before lighting pilot
again.
• If control knob does not pop out when released, contact a qualified service
person or gas supplier for repairs.
Thermocouple
C-clockwise
to the PILOT position. Press in
Ignitor Electrode
Pilot Burner
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Figure 27 - Pilot
Continued
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OPERATING
FIREPLACE
Continued
8. Turn control knob counterclockwise
should light. Set control knob to any heat level between HI and LO.
to desired heating level. The burners
C-clockwise
CAUTION
Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the manual
shutoff valve.
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
Shutting Off Fireplace
Turn control knob clockwise
Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot stays lit)
Turn control knob clockwise
VARIABLE OUTPUT CONTROL OPERATION
You can set the variable output control knob to any comfort level between HI and LO.
The valve will adjust the heat output and flame height and maintain the comfort level
you select. The ideal comfort setting will vary by household depending upon the
amount of space to be heated, the output of the central heating system, etc.
to the OFF position.
Clockwise
to the PILOT position.
Clockwise
MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE
1. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions, page 23.
2. Depress control knob and light pilot with match.
3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob. Now follow step 8, above.
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INSPECTING
BURNERS
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
Figure 28 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 29 shows an incorrect pilot flame
pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the
thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the fireplace will shut down.
Thermocouple
Figure 28 - Correct Pilot
Flame Pattern
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 29
• turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 24)
• see Troubleshooting, pages 26 through 29
Pilot Burner
Thermocouple
Figure 29 - Incorrect Pilot
Flame Pattern
Pilot Burner
FRONT BURNER FLAME PATTERN
Figure 30 shows correct front burner flame pattern. Figure 31 shows incorrect front
burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping at top of
blue flame.
WARNING
If front burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping,
your fireplace could produce increased levels of
carbon monoxide. Follow instructions at bottom of
this page. Yellow flame on rear burner is normal.
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NOTICE
Do not mistake orange flames with yellow tipping. Dirt
or other fine particles are burned by fireplace, causing
brief patches of orange flame.
CORRECT FLAME PATTERN AT HIGH POSITION
Figure 30 - Correct Front Burner Flame Pattern
Figure 31 - Incorrect Front Burner Flame Pattern
If front burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 31
• turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 24
• see Troubleshooting, pages 26 through 29
Yellow
Tipping
At Top
of Blue
Flame
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CLEANING
AND
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning.
CAUTION
You must keep control areas, burners, and circulating
air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these
areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace
inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc.
ODS/PILOT AND BURNERS
• Use a vacuum cleaner or small, soft bristled brush to clean.
LOGS
• If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to Installing Logs, pages 20 and 21, to
properly replace logs.
• Replace log(s) if broken or chipped (dime-sized or larger).
TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
Note:
items are listed in order of
All troubleshooting
operation.
Turn off fireplace and let cool before servicing. Only
a qualified service person should service and repair
fireplace.
Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean
ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit.
OBSERVED
PROBLEM
When ignitor button
is pressed, there is no
spark at ODS/pilot
WARNING
CAUTION
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
1. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong
2. Ignitor electrode broken
3. Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable
4. Ignitor cable pinched or
wet
5. Piezo ignitor nut is loose
6. Broken ignitor cable
7. Bad piezo ignitor
REMEDY
1. Replace ignitor
2. Replace ignitor
3. Reconnect ignitor cable
4. Free ignitor cable if
pinched by any metal or
tubing. Keep ignitor
cable dry
5. Tighten nut holding
piezo ignitor to base
panel of log set. Nut is
located behind base
panel.
6. Replace ignitor cable
7. Replace piezo ignitor
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TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
Continued
OBSERVED
PROBLEM
When ignitor button
is pressed, there is
spark at ODS/pilot
but no ignition
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
1. Gas supply turned off or
manual 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
installed
5. ODS/pilot is clogged
6. Gas regulator setting is
not correct
REMEDY
1. Turn on gas supply or
open manual shutoff
valve
2. Turn control knob to
PILOT position
3. Press in control knob
while in PILOT position
4. Continue holding down
control knob. Repeat
igniting operation until
air is removed
5. Clean ODS/pilot (see
Cleaning and Maintenance, page 26) or
replace ODS/pilot
assembly
6. Replace gas regulator
ODS/pilot lights but
flame goes out when
control knob is
released
1. Control knob not fully
pressed in
2. Control knob not
pressed in long enough
3. Safety interlock system
has been triggered
4. Manual shutoff valve
not fully open
5. Thermocouple connection loose at control
valve
6. Pilot flame not touching
thermocouple, which
allows thermocouple to
cool, causing 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
7. Thermocouple damaged
8. Control valve damaged
1. Press in control knob
fully
2. After ODS/pilot lights,
keep control knob
pressed in 30 seconds
3. Wait one minute for
safety interlock system
to reset. Repeat ignition
operation
4. Fully open manual shutoff valve
5. Hand tighten until snug,
then tighten 1/4 turn
more
6. A) Contact local natural
gas company
B) Clean ODS/pilot (see
Cleaning and Maintenance, page 26) or
replace ODS/pilot
assembly
7. Replace thermocouple
8. Replace control valve
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Continued
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TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
Continued
OBSERVED
PROBLEM
One or both burners
do not light after
ODS/pilot is lit
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
1. Burner orifice(s)
clogged
2. Burner orifice(s)
diameter is too small
3. Inlet gas pressure is
too low
4. Mislocated crossover
tube
REMEDY
1. Clean burner(s) (see
Cleaning and Maintenance, page 26) or
replace burner orifice(s)
2. Replace burner orifice(s)
3. Contact local natural gas
company
4. Contact qualified service
person
Delayed ignition of
one or both burners
Burner backfiring
during combustion
Yellow flame in front
burner during burner
combustion
Slight smoke or odor
during initial operation
1. Manifold pressure is
too low
2. Burner orifice(s)
clogged
3. Mislocated crossover
tube
1. Burner orifice is
clogged or damaged
2. Damaged burner
3. Gas regulator defective
1. Not enough air
2. Gas regulator defective
1. Residues from manufacturing processes
and logs curing
1. Contact local natural gas
company
2. Clean burner(s) (see
Cleaning and Maintenance, page 26) or
replace burner orifice(s)
3. Contact qualified service
person
1. Clean burner (see
Cleaning and Maintenance, page 26) or
replace burner orifice
2. Replace damaged burner
3. Replace gas regulator
1. Check burner(s) for dirt
and debris. If found,
clean burner(s) (see
Cleaning and Maintenance, page 26)
2. Replace gas regulator
1. Problem will stop after a
few hours of operation
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Fireplace produces a
whistling noise when
burners are lit
1. Turning control knob
to HI position when
burners are cold
2. Air in gas line
3. Air passageways on
fireplace blocked
4. Dirty or partially
clogged burner
orifice(s)
1. Turn control knob to LO
position and let warm up
for a minute
2. Operate burners until air
is removed from line.
Have gas line checked
by local natural gas
company
3. Observe minimum
installation clearances
(see page 11)
4. Clean burners (see
Cleaning and Maintenance, page 26) or
replace burner orifice(s)
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TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
Continued
W ARNING
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.
IMPORTANT:
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
Fireplace produces a
clicking/ticking noise
just after burners are
lit or shut off
Fireplace produces
unwanted odors
Fireplace shuts off in
use (ODS operates)
Operating fireplace where impurities in air exist may create odors.
POSSIBLE
CAUSE
1. Metal expanding while
heating or contracting
while cooling
1. Fireplace burning vapors from paint, hair
spray, glues, cleaners,
chemicals, new carpet,
etc. (See
statement above)
2. Gas leak. See Warn-
ing statement at
top of page
1. Not enough fresh air is
available
2. Low line pressure
3. ODS/pilot is partially
clogged
IMPORTANT
REMEDY
1. This is common with
most fireplaces. If noise
is excessive, contact
qualified service person
1. Open window and
ventilate room. Stop
using odor causing
products while fireplace
is running
2. Locate and correct all
leaks (see Checking GasConnections, page 18)
1. Open window and/or
door for ventilation
2. Contact local natural
gas company
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see
Cleaning and Maintenance, page 26)
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Gas odor even when
control knob is in
OFF position
Gas odor during
combustion
1. Gas leak. See Warn-
ing statement at
top of page
2. Control valve defective
1. Foreign matter between control valve
and burner
2. Gas leak. See Warn-
ing statement at
top of page
1. Locate and correct all
leaks (see Checking GasConnections, page 18)
2. Replace control valve
1. Take apart gas tubing
and remove foreign
matter
2. Locate and correct all
leaks (see Checking GasConnections, page
18)
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TECHNICAL
SERVICE
You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting.
If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at
1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564).
SERVICE
HINTS
REPLACEMENT
PARTS
When gas pressure is too low
• pilot will not stay lit
• burners will have delayed ignition
• fireplace will not produce specified heat
When gas quality is bad
• pilot will not stay lit
• burners will produce flames and soot
• fireplace will backfire when lit
You may feel your gas pressure is too low or gas quality is bad. If so, contact your
local natural gas supplier.
Note:
Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage
for parts replaced under warranty.
Parts Under Warranty
Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement
part(s), call DESA International’s Technical Service Department at
1-800-DESA LOG (1-800-337-2564).
When calling DESA International, have ready
• your name
• your address
• model number of your fireplace
• how fireplace was malfunctioning
• type of gas used (propane or natural gas)
• purchase date
Usually, we will ask you to return the defective part to the factory.
Parts Not Under Warranty
Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement
part(s), call DESA International’s Parts Department at 1-800-972-7879 for information.
When calling DESA International, have ready
• model number of your fireplace
• the replacement part number
SPECIFICATIONS
30
BTU (Variable)20,000/26,500
Type GasNatural Gas Only
IgnitionPiezo
Pressure Regulator3.5" W.C.
Setting
Inlet Gas
Pressure (in. of water)
Maximum10.5"
Minimum5"
Shipping Weight89 lbs.
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ACCESSORIES
Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply
these accessories, call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-800-432-2382
for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this
manual.
This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts,
follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual.
This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts,
follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual.
PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN
101407-01Brass Trim Kit1
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
KEEP THIS WARRANTY
Model
Serial No.
Date Purchased
Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory.
We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our
standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.
LIMITED WARRANTY
VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE
DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for one (1) year from the
date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with
all applicable instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.
This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore
this heater to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Authorized Service Center.
Warranty part(s) MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or DESA International who will
provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty. The heater
MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit.
This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear, or parts that fail
or become damaged as a result of misuse, accidents, lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation.
Travel, diagnostic cost, labor, transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will
be the responsibility of the owner.
TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE
PRODUCT; THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES
AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE DATE OF
FIRST PURCHASE; AND DESA INTERNATIONAL’S LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE
PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA INTERNATIONAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER
DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation on implied warranties, or exclusion or limitation on damages may not apply
to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
For information about this warranty write:
INTERNATIONAL
2701 Industrial Drive
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
101742-01
Rev. B
11/94
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