Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Accessory
THERMOSTAT MODELS
VDCFTNB AND VDCFTPB
REMOTE-READY MODELS
VDCFRPB AND VDCFRNB
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
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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
Replacement Parts ............................................ 42
6
Service Hints ..................................................... 42
Technical Service .............................................. 42
Warranty Information ...........................
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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: Early signs of carbon
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.
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 be
come 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 chil
dren when they are in the room
with fireplace. When using the
hand-held remote accessory
(Remote-Ready Models Only),
keep selector switch in the OFF
position to prevent children from
turning on burners with remote.
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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.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
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Continued
1. This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This ap
pliance is not convertible for use with other
gases.
2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) in
side 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 fire
place 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 27.
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 29.
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 (dime-
sized or larger).
18. To prevent performance problems, do not use
propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs.
capacity.
19.
Prov ide adequat e clearan ce s around air
openings.
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IDENTIFICATION
Hood
Screen
Fireplace
Cabinet
LOCAL CODES
Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local
codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
Log
Ignitor Button
Control
Knob
Fireplace Cabinet
Hood
Logs
Ignitor
Button
Remote Control
(Optional)
Control Knob
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Compact Dual Flame
Fireplace
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
• hand-held ON/OFF remote
• wall thermostat
• hand-held thermostat remote
See Accessories, page 40.
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
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.
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.
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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. Lift fireplace screen up and pull out to remove
(see Figure 2). Set screen aside until installa
tion 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 40. 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 3. Tighten
screws firmly.
Shoulder Screw
Screen
Acces-
Sheet Metal
Screws
Hood
Figure 3 - Assembling Hood
Louver
AIR FOR COMBUSTION
AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This fireplace
shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight
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construction unless provisions
are provided for adequate com
bustion and ventilation air. Read
the following instructions to insure 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.
Firebox
Top
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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
column 2.
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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
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
3
(4.8 m
per kw) of the aggregate input rating of
all appliances installed in that space. Rooms com
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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.
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1. Determine the volume of the space (length x
width x height).
Length x Width x Height =__________cu. ft.
(volume of space)
Example: Space size 16 ft. (length) x 14 ft.
(width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 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.
__________ (volume of space) x 20 = (Maxi-
mum 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 ___________
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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.
Btu/Hr
Btu/Hr
Btu/Hr
Btu/Hr
Btu/Hr
Btu/Hr
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
Ve
ntilation
Grills
Into Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
12"
12"
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Example:
Gas water heater _________
Vent-free fireplace _________
Total _________
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: 35,840 Btu/Hr (maximum the space
can support)
40,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of
Btu/Hr used)
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,
confined space. You will need no additional fresh
air ventilation.
WARNING: If the area in
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.
30,000
+ 10,000
= 40,000
the space is an un-
Btu/Hr
Btu/Hr
Btu/Hr
VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside Building
This fresh air would come from an adjoining un
confined 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 4). You
can also remove door into adjoining room (see
option 3, Figure 4). Follow the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation for required size of
ventilation grills or ducts.
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Figure 4 - 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, 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.
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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, f urni ture,
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, clean
ing 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 Combustion and Ventilation,
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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 carpet
ing, 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 11).
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP)
for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct, do
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not install fireplace. Call dealer where you bought
fireplace for proper type fireplace.
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
Note: If desired, purchase a four-sided perimeter
trim kit for built-in installations. See
page 40.
FIREPLACE CLEARANCES
minimum clearances shown
in Figure 6. 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 40).
If your fireplace is to be recessed into the wall,
see Built-In Fireplace Installation on page 11 to
secure your fireplace into the wall.
Accessories, page 40.
Accessories,
WARNING: Maintain the
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 40. 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 6.
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 6).
B.
Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening
to the ceiling should not be less than 36 inches.
C.
For mantel cleara nces, see Figure 10 on
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 6 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
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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.
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30
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61
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26
7
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26
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26
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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 trim kit accessory is available (see
Accessories, page 40). Trim will extend past sides
of fireplace approximately 1/2 inch. This will cover
the rough edges of the wall opening. If installing
a built-in mantel above the fireplace, you must
follow the clearances shown in Figure 10, page
12. Follow the instructions below to install the
fireplace in this manner.
Actual Framing
Height 26" 26
3
Front Width 26
Depth 14
/4" 26 7/8"
1
/4" 15 1/4"
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown
in Figure 7 for the rough opening. If installing in
a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 8 for
the rough opening. The height is 26
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 40). Use only approved
three-wire electrical wiring.
7
/8"
7
/8" which
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 electri
cal outlet supplied with the
GA3450TA blower accessory.
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,
7. Bend four nailing flanges on outer casing with
pliers (see Figure 9).
8. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or
wood screws through holes in nailing flange.
9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 17.
page 17.
Wall Studs
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Figure 7 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
Wood
Screws
Figure 9 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall
Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing
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Nailing
Flanges
15"
18"
21"
23"
2 1/2"
6"
8"
10"
Note:
A
ll vertical
measurements
are from top of
fireplace
opening to
bottom of
mantel shelf. All
measurements
are in inches.
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10. If using optional trim kit, install the trim after
final finishing and/or painting of wall. See
instructions included with trim accessory for
attaching trim.
IMPORTANT:
combustible 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 fire
box. Combustible materials should never overlap
the firebox front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow any
combustible materials to overlap
the firebox front facing.
IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such as
brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing, but
should never cover any necessary openings like
louvered slots.
WARNING: Do not allow
noncombustible materials to
cover any necessary openings
like louvered slots.
WARNING: Never modify or
cover the louvered slots on the
front of the firebox.
WARNING: Use only noncombustible mortar or adhesives when
overlapping the front facing with
noncombustible facing material.
Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must
meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and
top of fireplace opening.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels be
come hot during operation. Walls
and mantels above the firebox
may become hot to the touch.
If installed properly, these tem
peratures meet the requirement
of the national product standard.
Follow all minimum clearances
shown in this manual.
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Figure 10 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clearances shown, you must do one
of the following:
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height
• remove the mantel
OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION
Note: Refer to instructions provided with the mantel
for assembly instructions. Refer to the following
instructions for system installation. Refer to instructions on page 4 for hood assembly. Blower accessory
should be installed if it is being used (see Installing Optional Blower Accessory GA3450TA, page 13).
1. Unscrew four screws that attach top louver to
fireplace. Remove louver from fireplace and
set aside (see Figure 11).
2. Place base assembly next to wall at installation
location.
3. Place fireplace on wood base (see Figure 12).
Top
Louver
Bottom Louver
Figure 11 - Removing Top Louver and
Opening Bottom Louver
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4. Place mantel around fireplace on base (see
Figure 12).
5. Assemble perimeter trim kit. See
Perimeter Trim
.
6. Firmly snap perimeter trim kit on shoulder
screws. Shoulder screws are located on fire
place cabinet (see Figure 12).
7. Align perimeter trim kit for flush fit around
opening.
8. Center mantel left to right on base making sure
mantel is flush against wall.
9. Use two 3" wood screws provided and attach
base of fireplace to wooden mantel base (see
Figure 12).
10. Remove perimeter trim kit and mantel. Be
careful not to damage wall or mantel.
11. Cut an access hole in base to run flexible gas
line to fireplace (see Figure 12). Make sure
to locate access hole so mantel will cover it
when installed.
Note: You can secure base to
floor using wood screws. Countersink screw
heads and putty over.
Assembling
12. Install gas line. See Connecting To Gas Sup
ply, page 16.
13. Check for leaks. See Checking Gas Connec
tions, page 17.
14. Place mantel around fireplace. Be careful not
to damage wall or mantel.
15. Place perimeter trim kit on the shoulder screws
located on the side and top of the fireplace.
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fireplace (see Figure 12).
16. Adjust assembly to remove any gaps. Attach
remaining two 3" wood screws from hardware
pack through openings inside of fireplace sides
into the mantel. The openings are located at top
behind the area for top louver (see Figure 12).
17. Reinstall top louver.
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.
3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in
Figure 13.
4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on
mitered edge of top trim (see Figure 13).
5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot
on mitered edge of side perimeter trim (see
Figure 13).
6. While firmly holding edges of perimeter trim
together, tighten both set screws on the adjust
ing plate with slotted screwdriver.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other corner.
8. Set perimeter trim assembly aside for later
installation.
Adjusting
Set Screws
Shoulder
Screw
Hole for
3" Wood
Screw for
Attaching
Fireplace
to Mantel
Plate
Gas
Line
Access
Hole
Mantel
Base
Assembled
Perimeter
Trim
Hole for 3" Wood
Screw for Attaching
Fireplace to
Shoulder
Screws
Wooden Base
Figure 12 - Attaching Perimeter Trim to
Fireplace
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Shim
Side Trim
Figure 13 - Assembling Perimeter Trim
INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER
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.
Slot
Top Trim
Mitered Edge
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Red
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Blue
Blue
Thermostat
Switch
(N.O.)
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White
Green
White
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Motor
Black
Off
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2. Remove 4 screws from upper louver (see
Figure 11, page 12). Save these screws.
3.
Pull upper louver straight out from the cabinet. Be
careful not to scratch the paint. Set louver aside.
4. Open lower louver door by swinging door
down (see Figure 11, page 12).
Installing Blower Accessory
CAUTION: Label all wires
prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can
cause improper and dangerous
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 14).
4. Carefully disconnect green and white wires at
their insulated connectors (see Figure 15).
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 as
sembly to the outer casing with 4 #10 screws
provided (see Figure 14).
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 rectan
gular hole to front of fireplace (see Figure 14).
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
16). Route power cord out of the cabinet by insert
ing it through the bushing on the outer casing (see
Figure 14). Plug fan kit into 120-Volt 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 11, page 12). Close lower
louver door.
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Bracket
Assembly
Wire
Harness
Wiring Routing
Hole in Baffle
Screw
Switch
Power
Cord
Switch
Plate
Remote/
Blower
Bracket
Lower Louver Door
Wire
Harness
Figure 14 - Installing Blower Bracket
Assembly (Remote-Ready Unit Shown)
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Blower
Mounting
Holes
Figure 15 - Wiring Diagram For Blower
Accessory Standard Installation
Switch
Plate
Screw
Figure 16 - Installing Switch Plate to
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Blower
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