Desa VTGF33PRB, VTGF33NRB User Manual

UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

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Shown with optional cabinet mantel, hearth base and trim accessories.

VTGF33NRB AND VTGF33PRB

GAS FIREPLACE WITH TOTAL CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)

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 5 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 ...........................................

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

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

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

Air for Combustion and Ventilation ...................... 5

Installation ........................................................... 8

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

Inspecting Burners ............................................ 24

Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 25

Speciﬁcations .................................................... 26

Troubleshooting ................................................. 27

Replacement Parts ............................................ 31

Service Hints ..................................................... 31

Technical Service ..............................................

Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List ....... 32

Accessories ....................................................... 36

Wiring Diagram .................................................. 41

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 heater. Improper use of this heater 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 heater may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have heater 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 warn ings. Keep this manual for reference. It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this heater.

WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the ﬁreplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner ﬂame patterns. Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner ﬂame patterns. Altered burner patterns can cause sooting.

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

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

Fireplace front and screen become very hot when running ﬁre place. Keep children and adults

away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fire place 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 optional hand-held remote accessory, keep selector switch in the OFF position to prevent

children from turning on burners with remote.

WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.

You must operate this ﬁreplace with the ﬁreplace screen and hood in place. Make sure ﬁreplace screen and hood are in

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

place before running heater.

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

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

2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) in side any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP units only).

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. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance, page 25.

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

9. 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 5. If ﬁreplace keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, pags 27.

10. Do not run ﬁreplace

• where ﬂammable liquids or vapors are used

or stored

• under dusty conditions

11. Do not use this ﬁreplace to cook food or burn paper or other objects.

12. Do not use fireplace if any part has been exposed to or under water. Immediately call a qualiﬁed service technician to inspect the ﬁreplace and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.

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

14. Turn ﬁreplace off and let cool before servicing. Only a qualiﬁed service person should service and repair ﬁreplace.

15. Operating ﬁreplace above elevations of 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.

16. To prevent performance problems with pro pane/LP units, do not use propane/LP fuel tanks of less than 100 lb. capacity.

17. Prov ide adeq ua te clearan ce s around air openings.

PRODUCT

IDENTIFICATION

Log Set

Piezo Ignitor

Fan Switch

Figure 1 - Log Set and Base

Top Louver Assembly

Screen Assembly

Bottom Louver Assembly

Base Assembly

Top Outer Casing

Blower Assembly

Figure 2 - Fireplace

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LOCAL CODES

Install and use ﬁreplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/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

CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain important warranty and safety information.

1. With utility knife, cut the carton all the way around above the staples on the bottom tray. Lift the carton off the heater. Remove packing. Note: The hood is located in the packing on the right hand side of the heater front. Lift the heater off the bottom tray.

2. Locate two screws above top corners of the ﬁreplace screen. Remove and discard these screws. Lift ﬁreplace screen up and pull out to remove.

3. Remove protective packaging applied to logs, log base assembly, and ﬁreplace.

4. Remove ﬁreplace hood from carton insert.

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

PRODUCT FEATURES

OPERATION

This vent-free ﬁreplace is clean burning. It requires no outside venting. There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by both realistic ﬂames and glowing embers. When used without the optional blower, the ﬁreplace requires no electricity making it ideal for emergency backup heat.

SAFETY DEVICE

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 heaters. The ODS/pilot system shuts off the ﬁreplace if there is not enough fresh air.

PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM

This ﬁreplace has a piezo ignitor. This system requires no matches, batteries, or other sources to light ﬁreplace.

WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL

This ﬁreplace features an infrared wireless remote control. This control system can be used to auto matically light the pilot and adjust the burner ﬂame height at the push of a button.

WIRED WALL-MOUNTED REMOTE CONTROL

This ﬁreplace features a two-button wall switch assembly with glowing LEDʼs. The wall switch performs the same functions as the wireless handheld remote control with the added feature of LEDʼs for visual feedback of operation and status.

BLOWER ASSEMBLY

This ﬁreplace includes a blower assembly. The blower operates thermostatically. The blower circu lates heated air from the ﬁreplace into the room.

AIR FOR COMBUSTION

AND VENTILATION

WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a conﬁned space or unusually tight construc tion 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.

Todayʼs homes are built more energy efﬁcient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in. During heating months, home owners want their homes as airtight as possible.

While it is good to make your home energy efﬁ cient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh air must enter your home. All fuel-burning appliances need fresh air for proper combustion and ventilation.

Exhaust fans, ﬁreplaces, clothes dryers, and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate. You must provide adequate fresh air for these appliances. This will insure proper venting of vented fuel-burning appliances.

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AND VENTILATION

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PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION

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

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

1. Unusually Tight Construction

2. Unconﬁned Space

3. Conﬁned Space

The information on pages 5 through 7 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 the three criteria above, you must provide additional fresh air. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 7.

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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kg per pa-sec-m2) or

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Conﬁned Space 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 HEATER 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 20 ft. (length) x 18 ft.

(width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2880 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: 2880 cu. ft. (volume of space) x 20 =

57,600 (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

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Btu/Hr

AIR FOR COMBUSTION

Outlet Air

ntilated

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: 57,600 Btu/Hr (maximum the space

can support)

73,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of

Btu/Hr used)

The space in the 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 ad ditional 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 heater may be oper ated 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.

40,000 33,000 73,000

Btu/Hr

the space is an un-

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 3). You can also remove door into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 3). 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 3 - Ventilation Air from Inside

Building

Ventilation Air From Outdoors

Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the ﬂoor. Connect these items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. These spaces include attics and crawl spaces. Follow the

National Fuel Gas Code, 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 4 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

INSTALLATION

NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your pri mary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater. This will help circulate the heat throughout the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this heater as your primary heat source.

WARNING: A qualiﬁed service person must install ﬁre place. Follow all local codes.

WARNING: Never install the ﬁreplace

• in a bedroom or bathroom

• in a recreational vehicle

• where curtains, furniture,

clothing, or other ﬂammable objects are less than 42 inches from the front, top, or sides of the ﬁreplace

• in high trafﬁc areas

• in windy or drafty areas

CAUTION: This ﬁreplace creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall sur faces 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.

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.

Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest installation (see Built-In Fire place Installation, page 17).

IMPORTANT:

the air. Although this is beneﬁcial, installing ﬁre place in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See

Air for Combustion and Ventilation,

IMPORTANT: Make sure the ﬁreplace is level. If ﬁreplace is not level, log set will not work properly.

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.

Vent-free heaters add moisture to

WARNING: This appliance is equipped for (natural or propane/LP) gas. Field conversion is not permitted.

ELECTRICAL HOOKUP

Thi s fir ep lace normally operates under 120 VAC/60 Hz line voltage. The electrical cord sup plied with your ﬁreplace is ﬁve feet in length. You must locate ﬁreplace within reach of a 120 volt grounded electrical outlet. If not, you must install an electrical outlet within reach of the ﬁreplace power cord. The GA3555 outlet accessory may be used for built-in applications.

INSTALLATION CLEARANCES

WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from ﬂoor, ceiling, and adjoining wall.

MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS

Top Left and Bottom Right Sides and Rear

0" 16" 0"

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Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installation.

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 5.

Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf,

etc. is made of combustible material and protrudes 3 tible material must be 4" from the side of the ﬁreplace cabinet (see Figure 5).

B. Clearances from the top of the ﬁrepl ace

opening to the ceiling should not be less than 42 inches.

*Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall

Figure 5 - Minimum Clearance for

/2" from the wall. This combus-

Example

Combustible to Wall

REMOVING FIREPLACE SCREEN AND FLOOR ASSEMBLY

NOTICE: Shutoff gas supply and disconnect heater from gas supply if installing blower into previously installed ﬁreplace. Contact a qualiﬁed service per

son to do this.

1. To remove firepla ce scre en, remove two screws that hold ﬁreplace screen in place for shipping. These screws are located near top of screen. Discard screws. Lift ﬁreplace screen up and pull out to remove.

2. If logs are installed, carefully remove the logs and set aside, noting the properly mounted location of each.

3. Remove screws that attach ﬁreplace ﬂoor as sembly to ﬁreplace. Open lower louver door. Carefully lift up ﬁreplace ﬂoor assembly and remove from ﬁreplace, taking care to pull ﬂexible gas line through the access holes (see Figure 6). Note: Be careful of all wires on underside of log base.

CAUTION: Do not pick up ﬁreplace ﬂoor assembly by burners. This could damage burners. Only handle base by grates.

INSTALLATION SEQUENCE

After unpacking ﬁreplace (see Unpacking, page 5), we suggest that you install your ﬁreplace system in the following sequence:

1. Removal of fireplace floor assembly (re quired)

2. Electrical connections for power cord (required)

3. Relocating wall switch (optional)

4. Installing blower accessory (optional)

5. Connecting ﬁreplace to gas supply (required)

6. Checking gas connections (required)

7. Firebox installation, conventional or built-in (required)

8. Installing perimeter trim (optional)

9. Installing ﬁreplace hood (required)

10. Installing logs (required)

11. Installing ﬁreplace screen (required)

Use the following instructions to complete each step.

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Screw

Fireplace Floor Assembly

Figure 6 - Removing Fireplace Floor

Screw

Flexible Gas Line

Assembly

INSTALLATION

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR POWER CORD

This fire place operate s on 120 VAC, 60 Hz power. An electrical power cord is supplied with this unit.

For Mantel Installation

1. Determine from which side of the ﬁreplace the power cord will exit. Locate the 1.5" diameter hole near the center of ﬂoor support bracket on appropriate side of lower cavity (see Figure 7).

2. Locate power cord. Remove wire tie or tape holding plug end of power cord.

3. Power cord has 2 plastic hole bushings threaded onto it. Route cordʼs 3-prong plug through the 1.5" diameter hole in appropriate ﬂoor support bracket.

4. Push ﬁrst plastic bushing completely through hole. Squeeze bushing as needed to do this.

5. Install the second plastic bushing into the hole in the ﬂoor support bracket by snapping into place.

6. Route the 3-prong plug through the 1.5" hole in ﬁreplace outer casing.

7. Install the ﬁrst plastic bushing into this hole by snapping into place.

8. After you have connected to gas supply and checked your gas connections (see pages 14 and

15), plug power cord into any convenient 3prong grounded wall receptacle near ﬁreplace.

Hole in Floor Support Bracket

Bushings

Figure 7 - Routing Power Cord

Hole in Outer Casing

Power Cord

RELOCATING WALL SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Note: The decorative wall switch plate supplied is white. The wall switch plate may be painted to match your decor.

The push-button switch and decorative wall plate assembly supplied with your ﬁreplace is pre-mounted at the factory in the lower cavity of the ﬁreplace. You may relocate this wall switch assembly to a more convenient location such as the side of your mantel or directly onto the wall near the ﬁreplace. To mount the wall switch assembly, you must ﬁrst cut openings in the mantel or wall where the switch will be located.

Note: If you choose to relocate the wall switch as sembly, do so before ﬁnal installation into a mantel or recessing into a wall. If you are installing an optional blower accessory, install it at the same time you relocate the wall switch assembly.

CAUTION: The wall switch assembly must never be mounted directly above the ﬁreplace where heat may damage it. If you relocate wall switch assembly from lower ﬁreplace cavity, it must be mounted either on side wall of mantel or on wall to side of ﬁreplace.

For Recessed Installation

If ﬁreplace is to be recessed into a wall (see Built-In Fireplace Installation, page 17), we recommend mounting wall switch assembly to left side of ﬁreplace. The wall switch assembly should be mounted approximately 12" from left edge of ﬁreplace, and less than 60" from the ﬂoor. IMPORTANT: Do not locate wall switch assembly directly in front of wall stud - there must be room behind wall board for wires from switch. If you choose to locate wall switch assembly to right side of ﬁreplace, the length of the cord restricts you to less than 6" from right edge of ﬁreplace and less than 48" from ﬂoor.

For Recessed Installation

If an outlet is not installed in ﬁreplace, install model GA3555 - Outlet Kit with Cover. This kit will supply a convenient 3-prong grounded electrical outlet for power. Refer to installation manual provided with this optional accessory for instructions on wiring. Note: A qualiﬁed installer must make all electrical connections.

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4 3/4"

3 3/4"

3/8"

3/16"

3/4"

3/8" Diameter 2 Holes

INSTALLATION

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For Mantel Installation

If ﬁreplace is to be installed into a mantel, (see Conventional Fireplace Installation, page 16) the wall switch assembly may be mounted on either side of the mantel, facing to the side. Do not locate wall switch assembly anywhere on the front face of the mantel.

CAUTION: Be careful of gas lines and wiring when moving ﬂoor.

1. Determine the new location for the wall switch assembly. The wires attached to switch are six feet long.

2. Remove 2 screws securing plastic wall switch assembly to bracket in ﬁreplace lower cavity. Save screws.

3. Remove wire tie holding coiled wire attached to wall switch assembly (see Figure 8).

4. Remove wall switch assembly from bracket.

5. Carefully pass wall switch assembly and cord through large elongated hole in rear of either left or right ﬂoor support bracket, depending on desired location of switch. Pass wall switch as sembly and cord through 1.5" diameter hole in side of ﬁreplace outer casing (see Figure 9).

Burner Outlet Tube

Firebox Bottom

Wire Tie

6. Pull wall switch assembly and cord from ﬁreplace making sure wall switch assembly will reach desired mounting location without straining cord assembly.

If you are mounting wall switch assembly to a wall, continue reading. If you are mounting your wall switch assembly to the side of the mantel, see page 12.

CAUTION: Do not apply ex-

cessive pull on cord.

Mounting Wall Switch Assembly to Wall for Recessed Fireplace

7. Create three openings on wall according to Template 1, page 39. This is best done by making a pattern to work with on your wall. Carefully cut page 39 from manual and tape paper template vertically onto wall at preferred location. Pierce the paper at the centers of the 2 holes with a nail or sharp pencil, leaving a mark on the wall. Do the same at centers of the four circles near the corners of the rectangle.

8. Remove paper template from wall.

9. Drill 3/8" holes at each mark.

10. Using a straight edge and pencil, connect the

outer edges of the 4 holes for the rectangle (see

Figure 10). This will give you cutting lines for the rectangle you will cut in the wall.

Template from Page 39 of This Manual

Tape

Cutting Lines

Gas Control Valve

Figure 8 - Relocating Wall Switch

Hole in Outer Casing

Wall Switch Assembly

Assembly

Make Marks at Centers of Holes

Hole in Floor Support Bracket

Wall Switch Assembly

Figure 9 - Routing Wall Switch Assembly

Through Fireplace for Relocation

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11. Using a keyhole saw, hack saw blade, drill, ﬁle, or other suitable tool, carefully cut out the rectangular opening. Note: The corners of the rectangle may be round. IMPORTANT: Do not exceed the size of the rectangle on template.

12. From inside the recessed opening for the ﬁreplace, carefully pass wall switch assembly through the rectangular opening to the outside of the wall.

13. Using wall anchors supplied in hardware pack age, fold wall anchor as shown in Figure 11.

14. Insert wall anchor, wings ﬁrst, into hole. Tap anchor ﬂush to wall.

15. For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red key into wall anchor. Push red key to “pop” open anchor wings. See Figure 12. IMPORTANT: Do not hammer key! For thick walls (over 1/2" thick), do not pop open wings.

16. Position wall switch assembly vertically over wall openings with decal lettering upright (see Figure 13).

Figure 11 - Folding Anchor

Figure 12 - Popping Open Anchor Wings

for Thin Walls

Opening in Wall or Mantel Wall

Wall Switch Assembly

Screws

17. Insert mounting screws, removed in step 2 of Relocating Wall Switch Assembly on pages 10 and 11, through holes in wall plate and into wall anchors.

18. Tighten screws until wall plate is ﬁrmly at tached to wall. Do not overtighten.

Mounting Wall Switch Assembly to Side of Mantel

7. Create three openings in the mantel wall ac cording to Template 2, page 39. This is best done by making a pattern to work with on the mantel. Carefully cut page 39 from manual

and tape paper template vertically onto mantel wall at preferred location. Pierce the paper at the centers of the 2 holes with a nail or sharp pencil, leaving a mark on the wall. Do the same at centers of the four circles near the corners of the rectangle.

8. Remove paper template from mantel wall.

9. Drill 1/8" pilot holes at each mark for top and bottom screw holes. Drill 3/8" holes at each mark for centers of four circles near corners of rectangle.

10. Using a straight edge and pencil, connect the outer edges of the 4 holes for the rectangle (see Figure 10, page 11). This will give you cutting lines for the rectangle you will cut in the mantel wall.

12. Carefully pass wall switch assembly through rectangular opening from inside mantel (see Figure 13).

13. Position wall switch assembly vertically over opening with decal lettering upright. Make sure wires freely pass through wall without binding. Align holes in wall plate with 1/8” pilot holes in mantel wall.

14. Drive mounting screws, removed in step 2 of Relocating Wall Switch Assembly on pages 10 and 11, through wall plate holes and into pilot holes in mantel wall.

15. Tighten screws until wall switch assembly is ﬁrmly attached to mantel. Do not over tighten.

Figure 13 - Securing Wall Switch

Assembly

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INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION

WA RN IN G : A qu a l if i ed service person must connect ﬁreplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes.

WARNING: For propane/LP units, never connect ﬁreplace directly to propane/LP supply. This ﬁreplace requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the heater and propane/LP supply.

WARNING: For natural gas units, never connect ﬁreplace to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas.

Installation Items Needed

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 *

• sediment trap

• tee joint

• pipe wrench

• approved ﬂexible gas line with gas connector (if allowed by local codes) (not provided)

* A CSA design-certiﬁed equipment shutoff valve with 1/8” NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA design-certiﬁed equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See

Accessories, page 36.

For propane/LP units, the installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pres sure, heater regulator damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 14. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.

CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in certain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to ﬁreplace. If pipe is too small, undue loss of volume will occur.

Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from ﬁreplace (see Figure 14).

IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location. The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance.

Check your building codes for any special re quirements for locating equipment shutoff valve to ﬁreplaces.

External Regulator

Vent Pointing Down

Figure 14 - External Regulator with Vent

Pointing Down (Propane/LP Gas)

Propane/LP Supply Tank

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Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads. This will prevent excess sealant from go ing into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged ﬁreplace valves. Never use sealant on ﬂare threads.

WARNING: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.

We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 15. Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and ﬁreplace. Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants. This keeps them from going into ﬁreplace gas controls. If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong, ﬁreplace may not run properly.

CSA Design-Certiﬁed Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap*

Natural

From Gas Meter (5" W.C. to

10.5" W.C.

3" Minimum

Pipe Cap Tee Nipple Joint

Sediment Trap

Figure 15 - Gas Connection

* Purchase the optional CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 36.

Pressure)

Propane/LP

From External Regulator (11" W.C. to 14" W.C. Pressure

CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY

Installation Items Needed

• 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver

• Phillips screwdriver

• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided)

1. If ﬁreplace screen and ﬂoor are still installed, see Removing Fireplace Screen and Floor Assembly, page 9.

2. Route gas line (provided by installer) from equipment shutoff valve to ﬁreplace. Route ﬂexible gas supply line through one of the access holes.

NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections. A ﬂexible gas line is provided to allow accessibility from the ﬁreplace (see Figure 16). The ﬂexible gas supply line connection to the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible.

3. Attach the ﬂexible gas line to gas supply (see Figure 16). Check tightness of ﬂexible gas line attached to gas regulator of ﬁreplace (see Figure 16).

4. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 15.

5. Replace ﬁreplace ﬂoor assembly. Feed ﬂexible gas line into ﬁreplace base area while replacing ﬁreplace ﬂoor assembly. Make sure the entire ﬂexible gas line is in ﬁreplace base area.

Note: Be careful of wires and components on

underside of ﬁreplace ﬂoor. Reattach ﬁreplace ﬂoor assembly with screws removed in step 3 of Removing Fireplace Screen and Floor Assembly, page 9.

To Fireplace Gas Regulator

Equipment Shutoff Valve Provided by Installer

Figure 16 - Attaching Gas Lines Together

Flexible Gas Line from Fireplace Gas Regulator

From Gas Meter (Natural) From External Regulator (Propane/LP)

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