Desa VDCFTPA, VDCFRPA, VDCFRNA User Manual

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH®

DUAL BURNER FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Accessory

THERMOSTAT MODELS

VDCFTNA AND VDCFTPA

REMOTE-READY MODELS

VDCFRPA AND VDCFRNA

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

Product Identiﬁcation ...........................................

Optional Remote Control Accessories .................

Local Codes ........................................................ 5

Product Features ................................................. 5

Unpacking ........................................................... 5

Hood Assembly ................................................... 6

Air for Combustion and Ventilation ......................

Installation ........................................................... 9

Operating Fireplace ........................................... 21

Inspecting Burners ............................................ 27

Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 27

Wiring Diagram .................................................. 28

Troubleshooting .................................................

Speciﬁcations .................................................... 33

Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List ....... 34

Accessories ....................................................... 40

Replacement Parts ............................................ 42

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

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.

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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SAFETY INFORMATION

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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.

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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PRODUCT

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

Control Knob

(Optional)

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

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

Figure 2 - Removing and Installing

Screen

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION

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

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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

per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconﬁned space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour

(4.8 m

per kw) of the aggregate input rating of

all appliances installed in that space. Rooms 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.

(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 ___________

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

AIR FOR COMBUSTION

Outlet Air

Ventilated Attic

Outlet

Inlet Air

Ventilated

Crawl Space

Crawl

Space

To Attic

Remove Door into Adjoining

Room, Option

Ventilation Grills

Into Adjoining Room,

Option 2

ntilation Grills

Into Adjoining

Room,

Option 1

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

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.

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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Figure 5 - 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, 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,

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 Fire place Installation, page 11).

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct, do

not install ﬁreplace. Call dealer where you bought ﬁreplace for proper type ﬁreplace.

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).

Clearances from the top of the ﬁreplace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 36 inches.

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

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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3/4" Off The Floo

Minimum

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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

Front Width 26 Depth 14

/4" 26 7/8"

/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.

/8"

/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 Check ing Gas Connections, page 17.

page 17.

Wall Studs

Nails or

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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Studs

Nailing Flanges

15"

18"

21"

23"

2 1/2"

10"

Note:

ll vertical measurements are from top of fireplace opening to bottom of mantel shelf. All measurements are in inches.

INSTALLATION

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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.

When finishing your firebox,

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Mantel Shelf

Side of Firebox

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.

Firmly snap trim over shoulder screws on 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

INSTALLATION

3 2 1

Red

Fan Switch

(Auto/Off/On)

Blue

Thermostat

Switch (N.O.)

Green

White

Green

White

0/115

A.C.

Blower

Motor

Black

Off

Auto

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2. Remove 4 screws from upper louver (see Figure 11, page 12). Save these screws.

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.

Blower 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)

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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Remote/Blower Bracket

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