Desa VMH10TPB User Manual

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Cabinet Mantel/Hearth

Base Accessory

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH® FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

Thermostat Models: VMH10TPB, VMH10TNB, EFS10TP and EFS10TN

Remote-Ready Models: VMH26PRA, VMH26NRA, EFS26PR and EFS26NR

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.

WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this

— 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.

manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

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

— Installation and service must be performed by a

qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: 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

Combustion and Ventilation

Air for

sec-

tion on page 6 of this manual.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.

This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..................................................... 3

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

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

PRODUCT FEATURES .............................................................. 4

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

ASSEMBLY................................................................................. 5

AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION ........................... 6

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

OPERA TING FIREPLACE ........................................................ 23

INSPECTING BURNERS.......................................................... 27

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS

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.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................ 28

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 29

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................... 32

SERVICE HINTS....................................................................... 32

TECHNICAL SERVICE ............................................................. 32

REPLACEMENT PARTS .......................................................... 33

WIRING DIAGRAM ................................................................... 33

ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST ....... 34

ACCESSORIES ........................................................................ 38

OWNER'S REGISTRATION FORM .......................................... 41

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

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.

DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead

to death!

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide

poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the 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 propane/LP gases are

odorless. An odor-making agent is added to the gas. The odor helps you detect a gas leak. However, the odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may be present even though no odor exists.

Make certain you read and understand all warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace.

WARNING: Any change to this fireplace or its

controls can be dangerous.

WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert, or other accessory not approved for use with this fireplace.

Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies.

Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance. Never place any objects on the heater.

Fireplace front and screen become very hot when running heater. Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool before touching.

Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with fireplace. When using the hand-held remote accessory (Remote-Ready Models Only), keep selector switch in the OFF position to prevent children from turning on burners with remote.

You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is closed before running fireplace.

Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.

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

3. If you smell gas

• shut off gas supply

• do not try to light any appliance

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

your building

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

Follow the gas supplier’s instructions

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

4. This fireplace shall not be installed in a bathroom. RemoteReady Models shall not be installed in a bedroom.

5. Do not use this fireplace as a wood-burning fireplace. Use only the logs provided with the fireplace.

6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones, vermiculite, or rock wool. Using these added items can cause sooting. Do not add lava rock around base. Rock and debris could fall into the control area of fireplace.

7. This fireplace is designed to be smokeless. If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off fireplace and call a qualified service person.

Note:

During initial operation, slight smoking could occur due

to log curing and fireplace burning manufacturing residues.

8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the instructions in Clean- ing and Maintenance, page 28.

9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner, or similar products, turn fireplace off. If heated, the vapors from these products may create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture.

10. This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run properly. This fireplace has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The ODS shuts down the fireplace if not enough fresh air is available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 6 through 8. If fireplace keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, pages 29 through 31.

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 any log is broken. Do not operate fireplace if a log is chipped (dime-sized or larger).

18. T o prevent performance problems, do not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity.

19. Provide adequate clearances around air openings.

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Fireplace Cabinet

Screen

Log

Control Knob

Ignitor Button

Fireplace Cabinet

Screen

Logs

Remote Control

A R

M E

N O

M E R

Selector Switch (Optional)

Ignitor

Control Knob

Button

Figure 1 - Vent-Free Compact Classic Hearth® Fireplace

C O

R A U

N O F

(Optional)

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OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES LOCAL CODES

PRODUCT FEATURES UNPACKING

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, pages 38 and 39.

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

UNPACKING

1. Remove log box and fireplace from carton. fireplace hood is inside the cardboard protective end wrap on the left side of fireplace (as viewed from front). A decal is on the outside of the cardboard end wrap stating hood is enclosed (see Figure 2).

2. Remove hood from cardboard protective end wrap as shown in Figure 2.

3. Remove all protective packaging applied to fireplace for shipment.

4. Make sure your fireplace includes one hardware packet.

5. Check fireplace for any shipping damage. If fireplace is damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought fireplace.

Hood Enclosed Decal

IMPORTANT:

THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS A FIREPLACE HOOD. UNWRAP

CARTON AND REMOVE HOOD

BEFORE DISCARDING

PROTECTIVE PACKAGING.

IMPORTANT:

Cardboard Protective Fireplace End Wrap

The

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.

Hood

Figure 2 - Removing Fireplace Hood

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ASSEMBLY

WARNING: Always have branch support and 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.

ASSEMBLING FIREPLACE

Tools Required:

• Phillips screwdriver

• 5/16" hex wrench

• slotted screwdriver

• scissors

1. 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. Set screen aside until installation has been completed.

2. Cut two plastic straps to remove the log from the firebox cavity.

3. An optional blower is available. See Accessories, pages 38 and

39. Install optional blower now. Follow installation instructions provided with blower. See page 12 for Remote-Ready Models or page 14 for Thermostat-Controlled Models.

Assembling Fireplace

ASSEMBLY

4. Locate four black phillips sheet metal screws from the hardware packet.

5. Rotate hood as shown in Figure 4. Make sure hood tabs point toward fireplace.

6. Insert hood tabs between baffle and louvers (see Figure 4).

7. Gently rotate hood to upright position. Make sure hood tabs are behind louvers and hood is resting on firebox top (see Figure 4).

8. Align screw holes on hood with screw holes on firebox top.

9. Insert screws as shown in Figure 4. Tighten screws firmly.

Hood Tabs

Hood

Louver

Shoulder Screw

Screen

Burner Support With Log Locator Tabs

Figure 3 - Removing Screen

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Branch Support

Sheet Metal Screws

Figure 4 - Assembling Hood

Hood Tab

Baffle

Firebox Top

AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

Providing Adequate Ventilation Determining Fresh-Air Flow for Fireplace Location

AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

WARNING: This fireplace shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the following instructions to 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. 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

The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.

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

1. Unusually Tight Construction

2. Unconfined Space

3. Confined Space The information on pages 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 e xposed to the outside atmosphere

have a continuous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm (6 x 10 openings gasketed or sealed

b. weather stripping has been added on openable win-

dows and doors

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kg per pa-sec-m2) or less with

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 ad ditional fresh air. See

From Outdoors

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

Location,

Determining Fresh-Air Flow For Fireplace

below.

, page 8

Ventilation Air

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 m3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space. Rooms communicating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed*, through openings not furnished with doors, are considered a part of the unconfined space.

* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them.

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:

height) = 1792 cu. ft. (volume of space) If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or open-

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

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

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

Example:

Btu/Hr the space can support)

Space size 16 ft. (length) x 14 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling

can support)

1792 cu. ft. (volume of space) x 20 = 35,840 (maximum

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Determining Fresh-Air Flow for Fireplace Location (Cont.)

AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

Ventilation Air

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

* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors.

Example:

Gas water heater _____________ Btu/Hr Vent-free fireplace + _____________ Btu/Hr Total = _____________ Btu/Hr

30,000 10,000 40,000

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 maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:

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

extra space provides an unconfined space, remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See V entilation Air Fr om Inside Building.

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

doors, 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.

VENTILATION AIR

Ventilation Air From Inside Building

This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure 5). You can also remove door into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 5). 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.

12"

Ventilation Grills

Ventilation

Grills

into Adjoining

Room,

Option 1

Remove Door into Adjoining

Room,

Option 3

Figure 5 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building

Into Adjoining Room,

12"

Option 2

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

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Ventilation Air (Cont.)

AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

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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:

attic if attic has a thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent.

Outlet Air

Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into

Outlet Air

Ventilated Attic

To Attic

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 primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. This will help circulate the heat throughout the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this heater as your primary heat source.

WARNING: A qualified service person must in-

stall fireplace. Follow all local codes.

WARNING: Never install the fireplace

• in a bathroom

• in a recreational vehicle

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

mable 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

Inlet Air

Figure 6 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

Ventilated

Crawl Space

Crawl

Space

WARNING: Never install the Remote-Ready Models in this manual in a bedroom. Any heating product with a Btu/hr rating over 10,000 cannot be used in a bedroom.

CAUTION: This fireplace creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace. Installing fireplace next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fireplace where impurities (such as, but not limited to, tobacco smoke, aromatic candles, cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may discolor walls or cause odors.

IMPORTANT:

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, pages 6 through 8.

Note:

Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance

installations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear, sides, or top of your fireplace, except where standoff spacers are integrally attached. If standoff spacers are attached to your fireplace, these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing materials.

Note:

When installing fireplace directly on carpeting, tile or other

combustible material, other than wood flooring, the fireplace shall be installed on a metal or wood panel extending the full width and depth of the fireplace.

Vent-free fireplaces add moisture to the air. Although

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INSTALLATION

Check Gas Type

Installation Items

Fireplace Clearances

Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest installation (see Built-In Fireplace Installation, page 10).

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct, do not install fireplace. Call dealer where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace.

INSTALLATION ITEMS

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

• external regulator (supplied by installer, for propane/LP units only)

• piping (check local codes)

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)

• equipment shutoff valve *

• test gauge connection*

• ground joint union

• sediment trap

• tee joint

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

tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, pages 38 and 39.

Note:

If desired, purchase a four-sided brass trim kit for built-in

installations. See Accessories, pages 38 and 39.

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.

For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace

• where there is easy access for operation, inspection, and service

• in coldest part of room An optional blower kit is available from your dealer. See Accesso-

ries, pages 38 and 39. 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 com-

bustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 7.

Example:

combustible material and protrudes 3 1/2" from the wall. This combustible material must be 4" from the side of the fireplace opening (see Figure 7).

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

should not be less than 36 inches.

C. For mantel clearances, see Figure 11 on page 11.

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

FIREPLACE CLEARANCES

WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 7. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall.

NOTICE: If you install the fireplace in a bedroom (Thermostat-Controlled Models only), some building codes require that the fireplace/mantel system be secured to (or within) a wall. You can position fireplace in an optional cabinet or corner mantel. You can also recess fireplace into the 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.

IMPORTANT:

specified in this manual. Purchase the optional mantel from your dealer (see Accessories, pages 38 and 39).

If your fireplace is to be recessed into the wall, see Built-In Fireplace Installation on page 10 to secure your fireplace into the wall.

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Only use optional cabinet or corner mantels

MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS

Top Left and Bottom

Right Sides and Rear

36" 6" 0"

Example

*Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall

Figure 7 - Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall

INSTALLATION

Built-In Fireplace Installation

INSTALLATION

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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 brass trim kit accessory is available (see Accessories, pages 38 and 39). Brass 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 11, page 11. Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner.

Actual Framing Height 26" 26 Front Width 26 3/4" 26 7/8" Depth 9 1/2" 10 1/2" Bottom 3/4" 3/4"

1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 8 for the rough opening. If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 9 for the rough opening. The height is 26 7/8" which is the same as the wall opening above.

2. If installing GA3450T 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, pages 38 and 39). Use only approved three-wire electrical wiring.

/8"

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 GA3450T blower accessory.

Only use the fireplace electrical outlet supplied with the GA3450T 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 equipment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping.

4. If you have not assembled firebox, follow instructions on page 5.

5. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening.

6. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator. See Con- necting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 18.

7. Bend four nailing flanges on outer casing with pliers (see Figure 10).

8. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange.

9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Con- nections, page 19.

10. If using optional brass trim kit, install the trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall. See instructions included with brass trim accessory for attaching brass trim.

IMPORTANT:

When finishing your firebox, 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 firebox. Combustible materials should never overlap the firebox front facing.

3/4" Off

The Floor Minimum

Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing in Wall

Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner

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Wall Studs

Nails or Wood Screws

Nailing Flanges

Figure 10 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs

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Built-In Fireplace Installation (Cont.)

INSTALLATION

Optional Mantel Installation

WARNING: Do not allow any combustible materi-

als 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 become hot during operation. Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch. If installed properly, these temperatures meet the requirement of the national product standard. Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual.

Mantel Shelf

Note:

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

10" 8" 6" 2 1/2"

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 5 for fireplace assembly. Blower accessory should be installed if it is being used (see Installing Blower Accessory GA3450T, pages 12 through 16).

1. Unscrew four brass screws that attach top louver to fireplace.

Remove louver from fireplace and set aside.

2. Place fireplace on wood base.

3. Place mantel around fireplace/base assembly.

4. Assemble brass trim kit. See Assembling Brass T rim, page 12.

5. Firmly snap brass trim kit on shoulder screws. Shoulder screws

are located on fireplace cabinet (see Figure 12).

6. Align brass trim kit for flush fit around opening.

7. Use two 3" wood screws provided and attach fireplace base to

wooden base (see Figure 12).

8. Place base assembly next to wall at installation location.

9. Remove brass trim kit and mantel. Be careful not to damage

wall or mantel.

Hole for 3" Wood Screw for Attaching Fireplace to Mantel

Shoulder Screws

13"

16"

21"

19"

Side of Firebox

Figure 11 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

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Hole for 3" Wood Screw for Attaching

Assembled Brass Trim

Figure 12 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace

Fireplace to Wooden Base

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10. Attach wood base to floor with two 1 3/4" black screws provided (see Figure 13). If the floor is concrete use anchor method (see Attaching Wood Base to Solid Floor, page 17).

11. Install gas line. See Connecting To Gas Supply, pages 17 and 18.

12. Check for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 19.

13. Place mantel around fireplace. Be careful not to damage wall or mantel.

14. Place brass trim kit on the shoulder screws located on the side and top of the fireplace. Firmly snap the brass trim over the shoulder screws on fireplace (see Figure 12, page 11).

15. 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 the brass louvers (see Figure 12, page 11).

16. Reinstall top brass louvers.

1 3/4" Screw

Wood Base

Figure 13 - Attaching Wood Base to Floor

INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY GA3450T IN REMOTE-READY MODELS

Removing Upper Louver Assembly and Branch Support

To install the blower accessory, you must first remove the upper louver assembly.

1. Lift screen off fireplace and remove log set if installed.

2. Remove 2 screws from each side of branch support and pull branch support out (see Figure 15).

3. Remove 4 brass-plated screws from upper louver assembly (see Figure 15). Save these screws.

4. Pull upper louver assembly straight out from the cabinet. Be careful not to scratch the paint. Set louver assembly and screws aside.

5. Open lower louver door by swinging door down (see Figure 16, page 13).

Blower Bracket Mounting Holes

Upper Louver Assembly

Assembling Brass Trim (Brass trim shipped with mantel)

1. Remove packaging from three remaining pieces of brass 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 14.

4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of top brass trim (see Figure 14).

5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of side brass trim (see Figure 14).

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 corner.

8. Set brass assembly aside for later installation.

Set Screws

Adjusting Plate

Shim

Side Brass Trim

Figure 14 - Assembling Brass Trim

Slot

Top Brass Trim

Mitered Edge

Branch Support

Figure 15 - Removing Upper Louver Assembly and Branch Support

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 on pages 13 and 14.

1. Install snap bushings found in hardware kit into both holes in rear of valve cover shield.

2. Make sure the wire harness is firmly connected to the terminals on the blower bracket assembly.

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Installing Blower Accessory GA3450T in Remote-Ready Models (Cont.)

INSTALLATION

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 16).

4. Carefully disconnect green and white wires at their insulated connectors (see Figure 17).

5. In top of the fireplace cabinet, locate the four mounting holes on the outer casing. Align these four holes with those on the blower bracket assembly. Attach blower bracket assembly to the outer casing with 4 #10 screws provided (see Figure 16).

6. Route the wire harness through the hole in left side of baffle. Pull wire harness through lower opening on the side of the valve cover shield. (see Figure 16).

7. Insert the 4 wire harnesses into one of the round holes in the rear of the valve cover shield and through the rectangular hole in the front of shield (see Figure 16).

8. Reconnect red wire to switch position 3. Reconnect blue wire to switch position 1. Reconnect green and white wires.

Screw

Blower Bracket Assembly

Wire Harness

Wiring Routing Hole in Baffle

Baffle

Blower Mounting Holes

9. Install the switch plate on the valve cover shield with 2 #10 screws provided (see Figure 18). Route power cord out of the cabinet by inserting it through the bushing on the outer casing (see Figure 16). Plug fan kit into 120-V olt 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. Reinstall upper louver assembly (see Figure 15, page 12) and branch support. Close lower louver door.

Fan Switch

(Auto/Off/On)

Off

110/115

V.A.C.

Black

White

Green

Figure 17 - Wiring Diagram For Blower Accessory Standard Installation

Auto

Red

Blue

Thermostat

Switch

(N.O.)

Blue

Red

White

Green

Blower

Motor

Valve Cover Shield

Switch

Power Cord

Snap Bushing

3 2 1

Switch

Blue

Plate

Red

Black

Wire Harness

Valve Cover Shield

Lower Louver Door

Figure 16 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly

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Switch Plate

Screw

Figure 18 - Installing Switch Plate to Valve Cover Shield

For Built-In Installation

WARNING: A licensed electrician must connect the wiring harness to electrical supply following all local codes. Electrician must provide a clamp on the box cover to secure the wiring. Wiring should be routed through the bushing in the hole on the outer casing of fireplace.

1. Install a snap bushing found in hardware kit into one of the holes on rear of valve cover shield. The other hole is for a strain relief clamp (not supplied) to secure incoming electrical supply.

2. Follow steps 2 through 6 in Installing Blower Accessory, pages 12 and 13.

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3. A licensed electrician must follow the wiring diagram to connect incoming electrical supply to fan kit wiring harness (see Figure 19).

4. Plug power cord to the outlet receptacle (not provided) as shown in Figure 20. Wind the extra cable in power cord and and tie it up with the plastic wire strap (see Figure 20). Set the cable bundle between the burner bracket and outer casing, away from the burner.

5. Test to make sure the blower is working properly.

6. Reinstall upper louver assembly (see Figure 15, page 12) and close lower louver.

Fan Switch

(Auto/Off/On)

Off

110/115

V.A.C.

Black

White

Green

Figure 19 - Wiring Diagram For Blower Accessory Built-In Installation

Auto

Red

Blue

Thermostat

Switch

(N.O.)

Blue

Red

White

Green

Blower

Motor

Extension Cord

Use extension cord if needed. The cord must have a three-prong, grounding plug and a three-hole receptacle. Make sure cord is in good shape. It must be heavy enough to carry the current needed. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage. This will result in loss of power and overheating. Use a No. 16 AWG cord for lengths less than 50 feet.

INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER ACCESSORY GA3450T IN THERMOSTATCONTROLLED MODELS

Removing Upper Louver Assembly

To install the blower accessory, you must first remove the upper louver assembly.

1. Remove 4 screws from upper louver assembly (see Figure 21). Save these screws.

2. Pull upper louver assembly straight out from the cabinet. Be careful not to scratch the paint. Set louver assembly and screws aside.

Blower Bracket Mounting Holes

Blower Bracket Assembly

Wire Harness

Screw

Switch

Switch Plate

Blue

Power Cord

Outlet Receptacle (Not Supplied)

Black

Red

Plastic Wire Strap

Wire Harness

Clamp Connector (not included)

Lower Louver Door

Figure 20 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly

Brass Screws

Figure 21 - Removing Upper Louver Assembly

Upper Louver Assembly

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