Warranty Information ...........................Back Cover
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, al-
teration, service or maintenance can cause in-
jury or property damage.
Refer to this manual for
correct installation and
operational procedures.
For assistance or additional information con-
sult a qualied installer,
service agency or the gas
supplier.
WARNING: This is an
unvented gas-red 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 in-
stalled in an aftermarket,*
per man ent ly loc ate d,
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
State of Massachusetts: The installation
must be made by a licensed plumber or
gas tter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Sel lers of unvented propane or natural
gas-red 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
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Continued
WARNING: This product con-
tains and/or generates chemicals
known to the state of California
to cause cancer or birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Do not allow fans
to blow directly into the replace.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner
ame patterns. Ceiling fans can
create drafts that alter burner
ame patterns. Altered burner
patterns can cause sooting.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, operate or service this replace.
Improper use of this replace
can cause serious injury or
death from burns, re, 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 u, with headaches, 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 inuence
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 heater.
WARNING: Any change to
this heater or its controls can
be dangerous.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of trafc and away from furniture
and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
ammable material on or near the
appliance. Never place any objects in the replace or on logs.
Fireplace front and screen become very hot when running replace. 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 replace. When using the
hand-held remote accessory,
keep selector switch in the OFF
position to prevent children
from turning on burners with
remote.
You must operate this replace
with a replace screen in place.
Make sure replace screen is
closed before running heater.
WARNING: Do not use a
blower insert, heat exchanger
insert or other accessory not approved for use with this heater.
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Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other ammable vapors and liquids.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Continued
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 (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
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the re department
4. This replace shall not be installed in a bed-
room or bathroom.
5. Do not use this replace as a wood-burning
replace. Use only the logs provided with the
replace.
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 replace.
7. This replace is designed to be smokeless. If
logs ever appear to smoke, turn off replace
and call a qualied service person. Note:
During initial operation, slight smoking could
occur due to log curing and replace burning
manufacturing residues.
8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the
instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance,
page 23.
9. 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.
10. This replace needs fresh air ventilation to run
properly. This replace has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The
ODS shuts down the replace if not enough
fresh air is available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, page 5. If replace keeps
shutting off, see Troubleshooting, page 25.
11. Do not run replace
• where ammable liquids or vapors are used
or stored.
• under dusty conditions.
12. Do not use this replace to cook food or to
burn paper or other solid fuels.
13. Do not use replace if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualied service
technician to inspect the room replace and
to replace any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.
14. Turn off and unplug replace and let cool
before servicing. Only a qualied service
person should service and repair replace.
15. Operating replace above elevations of 4,500
feet could cause pilot outage.
16. Do not operate replace if any log is broken.
Do not operate replace if a log is chipped
(dime-sized or larger).
17. To prevent performance problems, do not use
propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs.
capacity (propane/LP units only).
18. Prov ide adeq ua te clearan ce s around air
openings.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use replace 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 replace from carton.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied to
replace for shipment.
3. Make sure your replace includes one hardware packet.
4. Check replace for any shipping damage. If
replace is damaged, promptly inform dealer
where you bought replace.
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PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Fireplace
Cabinet
Brick
Liner
Logs
Heater Controls
Hand-held
Remote Control
(Optional)
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Propane/LP Gas
(Inside Door)
Compact Fireplace
Screen
PRODUCT FEATURES
SAFETY PILOT
This replace has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The
ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room
replaces. The ODS/pilot shuts off the replace if
there is not enough fresh air.
PIEzO IGNITION SYSTEM
This replace has a piezo ignitor. This system
requires no matches, batteries or other sources to
light replace.
REMOTE CONTROL
ACCESSORIES
There are two optional remote controls that can be
purchased separately for this log heater:
• hand-held ON/OFF remote
• hand-held thermostat remote
See Accessories, page 34.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION
AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall
not be installed in a conned
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 efcient
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 efcient, 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, replaces, clothes dryers and fuel
burning appliances draw air from the house to
operate. You must provide adequate fresh air for
these 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 classications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconned Space
3. Conned Space
The information on pages 5 through 7 will help
you classify your space and provide adequate
ventilation.
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION
AND VENTILATION
Continued
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 dened 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 oors, 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.
Conned and Unconned Space
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 denes
a conned 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 unconning
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 unconned space.
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if
there are doorless
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kg per pa-sec-m2) or
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW
FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION
Determining if You Have a Conned or
Unconned Space
Use this work sheet to determine if you have a
conned or unconned space.
Space: Includes the room in which you will install
heater 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 16 ft.
(width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2560 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: 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) x 20 =
51,200 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in
the space.
Vent-free replace ___________ Btu/Hr
Gas water heater* ___________ Btu/Hr
Gas furnace ___________ Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater ___________ Btu/Hr
Gas replace logs ___________ Btu/Hr
Other gas appliances* + ___________ Btu/Hr
Total = ___________ Btu/Hr
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Di-
rect-vent draws combustion air from the outdoors
and vents to the outdoors.
Example:
Gas water heater __________ Btu/Hr
Vent-free replace + ________ Btu/Hr
Total = ________ Btu/Hr
4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can
support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used.
_________
_________
Example: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the space
56,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of
Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)
Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
can support)
Btu/Hr used)
30,000
26,000
56,000
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AIR FOR COMBUSTION
Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option
3
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
Ventilation
Grills
Into Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
12"
12"
Outlet
Air
Ventilated
Attic
Outlet
A
ir
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air
Ventilated
Crawl Space
To Attic
To
Crawl
Space
AND VENTILATION
Continued
The space in the above example is a conned 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 unconned
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 replace, if lower Btu/Hr
size makes room unconned.
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum
Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an un-
conned space. You will need no additional fresh
air ventilation.
WARNING: If the area in
which the heater may be operated is smaller than that dened
as an unconned 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.
Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside
Building Shown with Optional Mantel
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 oor. 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.
VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside Building
This fresh air would come from an adjoining un-
conned space. When ventilating to an adjoining
unconned space, you must provide two perma-
nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and
one within 12" of the oor on the wall connecting
the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure 2). You
can also remove door into adjoining room (see
option 3, Figure 2). Follow the National Fuel Gas
Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation for required size of
ventilation grills or ducts.
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Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
Shown with Optional Mantel
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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 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 qualied service person must install replace. Follow all local codes.
Note: Your replace is designed to be used in zero
clearance installations. Wall or framing material
can be placed directly against any exterior surface
of your replace, except where standoff spacers are
integrally attached. If standoff spacers are attached
to your replace, 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 9).
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 replace. Call dealer where you bought
replace for proper type replace.
WARNING: This appliance
is equipped for natural or propane/LP gas. Field conversion
is not permitted.
LOCATING FIREPLACE
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances shown
in Figure 4, page 9. If you can,
provide greater clearances from
oor, ceiling and joining wall.
You can recess rebox into the wall. You can also
position replace in the optional cabinet mantels.
IMPORTANT: Only use optional cabinet mantels
specied in this manual. Purchase the optional mantel from your dealer (see Accessories, page 34).
WARNING: Never install the
replace
• in a bedroom or a bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, f urni ture,
clothing or other ammable
objects are less than 42" from
the front, top or sides of the
replace
• as a replace insert
• in high trafc areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This replace cre-
ates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall sur-
faces next to replace. Installing
replace next to vinyl or cloth
wall coverings or operating
replace where impurities (such
as, but not limited to, tobacco
smoke, aromatic candles, clean-
ing uids, oil or kerosene lamps,
etc.) in the air exist, may discolor
walls or cause odors.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free replaces add moisture
to the air. Although this is benecial, installing replace in rooms without enough ventilation air may
cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See
Air for Combustion and Ventilation, page 5.
CAUTION: If you install the
replace in a home garage
• replace pilot and burner must
be at least 18" above oor.
• locate replace where moving
vehicle will not hit it.
For convenience and efciency, install replace
• where there is easy access for operation, inspection and service.
• in coldest part of room.
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36
5
/
8
"
25
7
/
8
"
51
3
/
4
"
26
7
/
8
"
26
7
/
8
"
26
7
/
8
"
3/4" Off
The Floo
r
Minimum
10
1
/
2
"
Continued
An optional blower kit is available from your
dealer. See Accessories, page 34. If planning to use
blower, locate replace near an electrical outlet.
Note: When installing replace directly on carpeting, tile or other combustible material, other than
wood ooring, the replace shall be installed on a
metal or wood panel extending the full width and
depth of the replace.
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 4.
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
replace opening (see Figure 4).
B. Clearances from the top of the replace opening
to the ceiling should not be less than 42".
Example
*
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown
in Figure 5 for the rough opening.
If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown
in Figure 6 for the rough opening. The height
is 26 1/8" which is the same as the wall opening
above.
2. An optional blower accessory is available (see
Accessories, page 34). There are two options
for connecting blower to electrical source.
Option one: Have a licensed electrician install
a properly grounded, three-prong 120-volt
electrical outlet at replace location. Locate
outlet inside the framed enclosure. Blower
power cord will plug into this outlet.
Option two: Have a licensed electrician con-
nect blower to electrical source at junction box
inside replace.
If using option one, have electrical outlet in-
stalled at this time. If using option two, do not
connect blower to electrical source at junction
box until step 6.
3. Install gas piping to replace location. This
installation includes an approved exible gas
line (if allowed by local codes) after the equipment shutoff valve. The exible gas line must
be the last item installed on the gas piping.
4. Carefully set replace in front of rough opening
with back of replace inside wall opening.
5. Attach exible gas line to replace gas regula-
tor. See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply,
page 16.
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
BUILT-IN FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this replace involves installing replace into a framed-in enclosure. This
makes the front of replace ush with wall. Follow
the instructions below to install the replace in this
manner. If installing a built-in mantel above the
replace, you must follow the clearances shown
in Figure 8, page 11.
Actual Framing
Height 26" 26 7/8"
Front Width 26 3/4" 26 7/8"
Depth 9 1/2" 10 1/2"
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Figure 5 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
Figure 6 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Corner
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Continued
6. If the optional blower has been installed connect blower to electrical source.
Option one: Route blower electrical cord
through side or rear access door of replace.
Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet.
Option two: Have a licensed electrician con-
nect blower to electrical source at junction box
inside replace.
7. Bend four nailing anges on outer casing with
pliers (see Figure 7).
8. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails
or wood screws through holes in nailing
ange.
9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 17.
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 of
the rebox. Combustible materials should never
overlap the rebox front facing. Firebox should
not be placed on top of carpet or other kinds of
brous material.
WARNING: Do not allow any
combustible materials to overlap
the rebox 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 non-
combustible materials to cover
any necessary openings like
louvered slots.
WARNING: Never modify or
cover the louvered slots on the
front of the rebox.
Nails or
Wood
Screws
Nailing
Flanges
Figure 7 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall
Studs
Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
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.
If placing mantel above built-in replace, you must
meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and
top of replace opening.
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
WARNING: Use only non-
combustible mortar or adhesives when overlapping the front
facing with noncombustible
facing material.
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13"
16"
19"
21"
2 1/2"
6"
8"
10"
Minimum NonCombustible
Material
Note: All vertical
measurements
are from top
of replace
opening to
bottom of
mantel shelf.
REMOVING BRICK LINER
RETAINER
1. Using Phillips screw driver, remove 2 screws
2. Remove brick liner retainers and discard.
ASSEMBLING TRIM
(Trim shipped with mantel)
1. Rem ove packaging from three pieces of
2. Locate two adjusting plates with set screws
3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in
4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot
5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot
6. While rmly holding edges of trim together,
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other corner.
8. Set trim assembly aside for later installation.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Mantel Shelf
Figure 8 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
attaching brick liner retainers to vertical
sides.
Replace 2 screws into vertical sides.
trim.
and two shims in the hardware packet.
Figure 9.
on mitered edge of top trim (see Figure 9).
on mitered edge of side trim (see Figure 9).
tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate
with slotted screwdriver.
Set Screws
Top
Trim
Slot
Shim
Mitered
Edge
Side
Adjusting
Trim
Plate
Slot
Figure 9 - Assembling Trim
OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION
Note: Refer to instructions provided with the man-
tel for assembly instructions. Refer to instructions
below for system installation. If using blower accessory (see Accessories, page 34), see installation
instructions on pages 12 through 15.
1. Choose location for replace and install gas
supply line.
2. Remove screen from replace by removing
screws in each end of screen rod (see Figure
10). Hold screen rod cover while removing
ve hex head screws underneath hood (see
Figure 11). Carefully lift and pull out hood
(see Figure 12, page 12).
Figure 10 - Removing Screen
Hood
Screen Rod
Cover
Screw
Figure 11 - Removing Hood Screws
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Continued
3. Assemble trim kit. See Assembling Trim,
page 11.
4. Place trim on the shoulder screws located on
the side and top of the replace. Firmly snap
the trim over the shoulder screws on replace
(see Figure 13).
5. Place mantel base close to wall in desired
replace location.
6. Install gas line. See Connecting To Gas Sup-ply, page 15
7. Carefully place replace on mantel base and
center left to right. Check for gas leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 17.
8. Refer to instructions provided with the mantel
for permanent attachment to wall.
9. Slide mantel around replace. Be careful not
to damage wall or mantel.
10. Adjust assembly to remove any gaps. From
back side of replace, attach two 2" wood
screws through base mounting blocks attached to bottom sides of mantel into base
(see instructions provided with mantel).
11. Attach remaining two 3" wood screws from
hardware pack through openings inside of
replace sides into the mantel. See Figure 12
for screw hole location.
Mantel
Screw
Location
Figure 12 - Removing Hood
Shoulder
Screws
INSTALLING BLOWER ASSEMBLY
GA3450TA
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 heater,
use the following instructions. If your heater is
built-in, see For Built-In Installation on page 14.
1. Screen and hood should be removed from
replace (see page 11). Remove log set and
set aside.
2. Install snap bushings found in hardware kit
into both holes in rear of blower control shield
(see Figure 14).
3. Make sure the wire harness is rmly connected to the terminals on the blower bracket
assembly.
4. Note the wire locations on back of AUTO/
OFF/ON switch. Carefully remove red wire
from the AUTO terminal and blue wire from
the ON terminal. Black wire can remain on
the middle or OFF terminal (see Figure 15,
page 13).
5. Carefully disconnect green and white wires
from power cord harness at their insulated
connectors.
6. In top of the heater 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 15, page 13).
7. Route the wire harness through the hole to the
left side of heat deector. Pull wire harness
through lower opening to the left of the blower
control shield. (see Figure 15, page 13).
Blower
Control
Shield
Snap
Bushing
Assembled
Trim
Figure 13 - Attaching Trim to Fireplace
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Continued
8. Insert the 4 wire harness into one of the round
holes in the rear of the blower control shield
and through the rectangular hole in the front
of shield (see Figure 15).
9. Reconnect red wire to the AUTO switch position. Reconnect blue wire to the ON switch
position. Reconnect green and white wires to
the power cord.
10. Install the switch plate on the blower control
shield with 2 - #10 screws provided (see Fig-
Blower Bracket
Assembly
Screw
Switch
Wire Harness
Power
Cord
Red
Blue
Switch Plate
Blower
Control
Shield
Wire
Harness
ure 16). Route power cord out of the cabinet
by inserting it through the bushing on the
outer casing (see Figure 15). 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 heater has
run for a few moments. The fan will continue
to run for several moments after the heater
has been turned off. When switch is in the
ON position, the fan will run until turned to
OFF. Reinstall hood assembly and close lower
louver door.
Wiring Routing
Hole
Heat
Deector
Shield Cover
Figure 15 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly
Blower Control
Shield
Switch Plate
Screw
Figure 16 - Installing Switch Plate to Blower Control Shield
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INSTALLATION
Continued
For Built-In Installation
WARNING: A licensed elec-
trician 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 heater.
WARNING: ELECTRICAL
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is equipped with a
three-prong (grounding) plug for
your protection against shock
hazard and should be plugged
directly into a properly grounded
three-prong receptacle.
Blower Bracket
Assembly
1. Install a snap bushing found in hardware kit
into one of the holes found on rear of blower
control 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
Assembly, page 12. Also remove black wire
from middle/OFF switch terminal.
3. Remove black plastic strain relief and power
cord from switch plate (see Figure 17). The
power cord supplied will not be used in built-
in installations. Pop in the plastic snap bushing
found in hardware kit into the hole left by
supply cord/strain relief.
4. A licensed electrician must follow the wiring
diagram in Figure 18, page 15 to connect
incoming electrical supply to fan kit wiring
harness.
5. Test to make sure the blower is working
properly.
6. Reinstall hood assembly (see page 12) and
close lower louver door.
7. Place log set back into unit.
Screw
Switch
Switch
Plate
Strain
Relief
Blue
Blower
Control
Shield
Red
Clamp
Connector (not
included)
Figure 17 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly
Wire
Harness
Power
Cord
Outlet
Receptacle
Shield
Cover
Wire
Harness
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Red
Red
Fan Switch
(Auto/Off/On)
Blue
Blue
Thermostat
Switch
(N.O.)
Green
White
Green
White
On
110/115
V.A.C.
Blower
Motor
Black
Off
1
2
3
Auto
INSTALLATION
Continued
WARNING: Never attempt to service heater while
it is plugged in, operating or hot. Burns and electrical shock could result. Only a qualied service
person should service or repair heater.
If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must
be replaced original replacements must be used. DESA part
no. 104015-01 (105°C) for power cord and DESA part no.
103968-01 (200°C) for wire harness.
WARNING: Label all wires prior to disconnection
when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause
improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper
operation after servicing.
120 Vac. 60 Hz. .30 Amps
DESA Heating Products, Bowling Green, KY
Figure 18 - Wiring Diagram For Fan
Accessory Built-In Installation
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
101584-06
Installation Items Needed
Before installing replace, make sure you have
the items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• ground joint union
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• test gauge connection *
* A CSA design-certied equipment shutoff valve
with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to
test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA
design-certied equipment shutoff valve from your
dealer. See Accessories, page 34.
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" of
water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator damage could occur. Install
external regulator with the vent pointing down
as shown in Figure 19. Pointing the vent down
protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 1/2" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection
to the pressure regulator.
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing
may be used in certain areas.
Check your local codes. Use
WARNING: A qualied service person must connect heater
to gas supply. Follow all local
codes.
CAUTION: Never connect propane/LP replace directly to the
propane/LP supply. This replace
pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater
to allow proper gas volume to
heater. If pipe is too small, undue
loss of volume will occur.
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
External
Regulator
requires an external regulator
(not supplied). Install the external
regulator between the replace
and propane/LP supply.
WARNING: Never connect
natural gas replace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This
gas is commonly known as
wellhead gas.
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Figure 19 - External Regulator With Vent
Pointing Down
Vent
Pointing
Down
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AUTO
OFF
ON
Continued
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 heater (see Figure 20).
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 requirements for locating equipment shutoff valve
to replaces.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT
threads. This will prevent excess sealant from
going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result
in clogged heater valves.
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 20. Locate sediment
trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install
in piping system between fuel supply and heater.
Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not
likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and
contaminants. This keeps them from going into
heater controls. If sediment trap is not installed or
is installed wrong, heater may not run properly.
CSA Design-Certied
Equipment Shutoff Valve
With 1/8" NPT Tap*
Gas
Control
Approved Flexible
Gas Hose
3" Minimum
Figure 20 - Gas Connection
* Purchase the optional CSA design-certified
equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See
Accessories, page 34.
** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input
adjustment.
Propane/LP
From External
Regulator
(11" W.C.** to
14" W.C.
Pressure)
Natural From
Gas Meter
(5" W.C.**
to 10.5" W.C.
Pressure)
Cap Pipe Tee
Nipple Joint
Sediment Trap
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CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS
SUPPLY
Installation Items Needed
• Phillips screwdriver
• sealant (re sistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
1. Route exible gas line (provided by installer)
from equipment shutoff valve into replace
through side or rear access holes in outer
casing (see Figure 21).
NOTICE: Most building codes
do not permit concealed gas
connections. A exible gas line
is provided to allow accessibility
from the replace (see Figure 22).
The exible gas supply line connection to the equipment shutoff
valve should be accessible.
2. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads
of gas connector attached to exible gas line
(see Figure 22). Connect exible gas line
to exible gas line attached to gas valve of
replace (see Figure 22).
Outer
Casing
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Figure 21 - Routing Flexible Gas Line
To Fireplace
Equipment
Shutoff
Gas
Connector
Valve
Flexible Gas
Line from
To Gas
Supply
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Provided by
Installer
Figure 22 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines
Together
Gas Valve
Flexible Gas
Line from
Fireplace Gas
Valve Provided
with Fireplace
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INSTALLATION
Continued
3. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections.
4. Feed exible gas line into replace base area.
Make sure the entire exible gas line is in
replace mantel base area.
CAUTION: Avoid damage to
regulator. Hold gas regulator
with wrench when connecting it
to gas piping and/or ttings.
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping
and connections, internal and
external to unit, for leaks after
installing or servicing. Correct
all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an
open ame to check for a leak.
Apply a noncorrosive leak detection uid to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct all
leaks at once.
CAUTION: Make sure exter-
nal regulator has been installed
between propane/LP supply and
heater. See guidelines under Con-necting to Gas Supply, page 15.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system.
Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid to all
joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6.
Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve to
gas supply. Check reconnected ttings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 23).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve for
propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve
located on or near gas meter for natural gas
or using compressed air.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment
shutoff valve for natural gas or propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve for propane/LP
(see Figures 24 and 25). Apply noncorrosive
leak detection uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Figure 23 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Open
Closed
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY
PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main
gas valve (control valve) and equipment
shutoff valve from gas supply piping system.
Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage
heater regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment
shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve for
propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve
located on or near gas meter for natural gas
or using compressed air.
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Figure 24 - Checking Gas Joints Propane/LP
Gas (Shown with Optional Mantel)
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Gas Meter
Figure 25 - Checking Gas Joints Natural
Gas (Shown with Optional Mantel)
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Front
Back
Continued
PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS
CONNECTIONS
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 23,
page 17).
2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas
meter for natural gas or open propane/LP
supply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF
position.
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to
thermostat gas valve (see Figures 24 and 25, page
17). Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid to all
joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light heater (see Operating Heater, page 20).
Check all other internal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to Appli-ance, page 21).
8. Replace front panel.
INSTALLING LOGS
WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance
with these diagrams or failure
to use only parts specically
approved with this heater may
result in property damage or
personal injury.
CAUTION: After installa-
tion and periodically thereafter,
check to ensure that no ame
comes in contact with any log.
With the heater set to HI, check
to see if ames contact any log. If
so, reposition logs according to
the log installation instructions
in this manual. Flames contacting logs will create soot.
It is very important to install the logs exactly as
instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs
supplied with heater.
Place one-piece log set on grate to t as illustrated
in Figure 26. Make sure back section of log set is
seated into “U”-shaped cutout in center of chassis
(see Figure 26). IMPORTANT: Make sure log does
not cover any burner ports (see Figure 27).
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One-Piece
Log Set
Burner
“U”-shaped
Chassis
Cutout in
Chassis
Figure 26 - Installing One-Piece Log Set
Burner
One-Piece Log Set
Ports
Figure 27 - Installing One-Piece Log set
(Top View)
OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD
REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES
(HRC101 and HRC201 Series)
Installing Receiver
1. Disconnect switch wires from the control
valve.
2. Remove screws and nuts.
3. Remove switch plate (see Figure 28). Discard
after removing.
Front
Screw
Back
Nut
Nut
Figure 28 - Switch Plate and Wiring
Harness (Switch Plate and Orientation
May Vary Depending On Model)
Wires
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INSTALLATION
Front
Back
Continued
4. Install remote receiver unit onto gas log heater
base using clips (2) and insulating washers
provided.
5. Push clips rmly into place (see Figure 29).
6. Connect wires as shown in Figure 30.
Front
Mounting
Clips
Back
Remote
Receiver
Insulating Washers
Figure 29 - Installing Remote Receiver
Valve
White Wire
From Receiver
Red Wire From
Receiver
Figure 30 - Connecting Wires
Receiver
9-Volt
Battery
Terminal
Wires
Battery Clip
Figure 31 - Installing Receiver on the
Back of the Base
Installing 9-Volt Battery (Not Included) in
Hand-Held Remote Control Unit
1. Remove battery cover on back of remote
control unit.
2. Attach terminal wires to the battery. Place
battery into the battery housing.
3. Replace battery cover onto remote control
unit.
Battery
Cover
Remote
Control Unit
Terminal
Wires
Battery
Housing
9-Volt Battery
Figure 32 - Installing Battery in Hand-Held
Remote Control Unit
INSTALLING WIRELESS REMOTE
CONTROL ACCESSORY
Two 9-volt alkaline batteries (not included) are
required to operate this heater with the wireless
hand held remote control set. One battery must
be installed in the receiver and one in the hand-
held remote control unit. Note: Only use alkaline
batteries.
Installing 9-Volt Battery in Receiver
1. Locate back of receiver under front burner of
heater.
2. Locate the battery clip mounted on the back
of the receiver.
3. Slide a 9-volt battery through the clip.
4. Attach the terminal wires to the battery.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly,
a re or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be
lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot,
follow these instructions exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the
appliance area for gas. Be sure to smell next
to the oor because some gas is heavier than
air and will settle on the oor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric switch; do not
use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neig h bor ’s phon e. Fo llo w the gas
supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the re department.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the
gas control knob. Never use tools. If the
knob will not push in or turn by hand, don’t
try to repair it, call a qualied service technician or gas supplier. Force or attempted
repair may result in a re or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has
been under water. Immediately call a
qualied service technician to inspect the
appliance and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which
has been under water.
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE: During initial operation
of new heater, burning logs will
give off a paper-burning smell.
Open a window to vent smell.
This will only last a few hours.
1. STOP! Read the safety information above.
2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully
open.
3. Set switch in OFF position.
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WARNING: Burner will come
on automatically within one
minute when the selector switch
is in the ON position after the
pilot is lit.
4. Press in and turn control knob clockwise
5. Wait ve (5) minutes to clear out any gas.
6. Press in and turn control knob counter-
Note: You may be running this heater for
7. With control knob pressed in, press and
Note: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a
8. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 4
9. Slightly push in and turn control knob coun-
Ignitor Button
Button Location (Shown as Supplied, No
to the OFF position.
Then smell for gas, including near the oor.
If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the
safety information, column 1. If you don’t
smell gas, go to the next step.
clockwise to the PILOT position.
Press in control knob for ve (5) seconds
(see Figure 33).
the rst time after hooking up to gas sup-
ply. If so, the control knob may need to be
pressed in for 30 seconds or more. This will
allow air to bleed from the gas system.
release ignitor button. This will light pilot.
The pilot is attached to the front burner. If
needed, keep pressing ignitor button until
pilot lights.
qualied service person or gas supplier for
repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot
with match. To light pilot with match, see
Manual Lighting Procedure, page 21.
after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release
control knob.
• If control knob does not pop out when
released, contact a qualied service person
or gas supplier for repairs.
through 8.
terclockwise to the ON position.
Selector Switch
Flame
Adjustment Knob
Control Knob
Figure 33 - Control Knob and Ignitor
Control Options)
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OFF
REMOTE
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Continued
10. Wait one minute and switch selector switch
to the ON position to light burner.
11. Set ame adjustment knob to any level
between HI and LO.
CAUTION: Do not try to ad-
just heating levels by using the
equipment shutoff valve.
WARNING: Make sure the
selector switch is in the OFF
position when you are away from
home for long periods of time.
Heater will come on automatically with selector switch in the
ON position.
Pilot Burner
Propane/LP
Shutting Off Heater
1. Turn control knob clockwise to the
OFF position.
2a. Set selector switch in the OFF position
2b. If Using Optional Hand-Held Remote: Set
selector switch in the OFF position to keep
from draining battery.
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit)
You may shut off the burner and keep the pilot
lit by doing one of the following:
1. Turn control knob clockwise to the
PILOT position.
2. Use remote control manual OFF button.
3. Set selector switch in the OFF position.
Ignitor
Electrode
Pilot Burner
Natural Gas
Figure 34 - Pilot
TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
MANUAL LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
1. Follow steps 1 through 6 under Lighting
Instructions, page 20.
2. Depress control knob and light pilot with
match.
3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds
after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release
control knob. Now follow steps 9 through
11 under Lighting Instructions, page 20.
OPTIONAL HAND-HELD
REMOTE OPERATION
Note: All remote control accessories must be
purchased separately (see Accessories, page
34). Follow instructions included with the
remote control.
NOTICE: You must light the pilot
before using the hand-held remote control unit. See Lighting Instructions on page 20.
After lighting, let pilot ame burn for about one
minute. Turn control knob to ON position. Adjust
ame adjustment knob anywhere between HI and
LO. Slide the selector switch to the REMOTE
position (see Figure 35). Note: The burner may
light if hand-held remote was on when selector
switch was last turned off. You can now turn the
burner on and off with the hand-held remote
control unit.
IMPORTANT: Do not leave the selector switch
in the REMOTE or ON position when the pilot
is not lit. This will drain the battery.
Selector Switch in Remote Position
(Optional Remote Control)
Figure 35 - Setting the Selector Switch,
Control Knob and Flame Adjustment
Flame
Adjustment Knob
Control Knob
in On Position
Knob for Remote Operation
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LOCK
MANUAUTO
ºC/ºF
TEMP
POWER
ROOM
TEMP
SET
TEMP
AUTO
Continued
ON/OFF SERIES (MODEL HRC101)
Hold the control button on the hand-held remote
until burner turns on. Hold the control button
again until burner turns off (see Figure 36).
TO LOCK press both buttons on hand-held
remote control until light stops ashing. Handheld remote control is now locked. If the re is
on it will be turned off automatically. In the
locked state, the light will not light up when
any button is pressed.
TO UNLOCK press both buttons together
on hand-held remote control until the light
stops ashing. The hand-held remote is now
unlocked.
Indicator
Light
Control Button
Turns Burners
On and Off
Figure 36 - On/Off Hand-Held Remote
Control Unit (HRC101)
THERMOSTAT SERIES (MODEL
HRC201)
The hand-held remote can be operated using
either the manual mode (MANU) or thermostatic mode (AUTO) (see Figure 37). To select
Fahrenheit/Centigrade mode display, carefully
press the ˚C/˚F mode button with the end of a
paper clip or similar blunt object.
Digital Display Shows
Temperature and Settings
Locks
System to
Prevent
Accidental
Ignition
Turns
Burners
On or Off
Increases and Decreases
Room Temperature in
AUTO Mode
Figure 37 - Thermostat Hand-Held
Remote Control Unit (HRC201)
Turns
Hand-Held
Remote On
or Off and
Allows You
to Choose
the Manual
Setting
Selects Auto
Setting
Manual Mode
1. Press the POWER and LOCK buttons
together to turn on the hand-held remote
control.
2. Press the MANU button to turn on the
replace.
3. Press the POWER and LOCK buttons
together to turn off the replace.
Auto (Thermostatic) Mode
1. Press the POWER and LOCK buttons
together to turn on the hand-held remote
control.
2. Press AUTO button to select this mode.
3. Set the desired room temperature by pressing the TEMP + or - buttons.
4. Press the POWER and LOCK buttons
together to turn off the replace
Note: Do not leave the hand-held remote in the
AUTO mode close to the replace. The radiant
heat from the replace will turn off the replace.
Ideally, place the hand-held remote in the center
of the room facing towards the replace.
Note: Do not hold the hand-held remote for
a long time. Body temperature will affect its
operation in the AUTO mode.
Safety Features
When away from home for an extended period
of time or as a child safety feature to prevent
accidental ignition of the replace, the receiver
ON/OFF/REMOTE switch should be in the
OFF position.
Auto Shutoff Feature
1. If the average room temperature exceeds
82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Centigrade), the hand-held remote control will
perform a safety override and shut the
replace off. This feature is not available
in the MANU mode.
2. The receiver continuously receives signals
from the hand-held remote to control the
room temperature. If the hand-held remote
is misplaced, obstructed or for any reason
cannot transmit to the receiver, the receiver
will shut off the replace after 8 minutes.
Key Pad Lock Feature
This feature allows the user to lock/unlock
the keypad on the hand-held remote in the
MANU or AUTO mode to prevent inadvertent
operation (i.e. children operating the hand-held
remote control, etc.). The keypad is locked in
either on or off. Press the POWER and LOCK
buttons together to turn the unit on or off.
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INSPECTING BURNERS
Check pilot ame pattern and burner ame patterns often.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
Figure 38 shows a correct pilot ame pattern.
Figure 39 shows an incorrect pilot ame pattern.
The incorrect pilot ame is not properly heating
the thermocouple. When the thermocouple cools,
the heater will shut down.
If pilot ame pattern is incorrect, as shown in
Figure 39
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appli-ance, page 21)
•
see Troubleshooting, page 25
Note: The correct pilot ame on natural gas units
will have a slight curve, but ame should be blue
and have no yellow or orange color.
Pilot Burner
Figure 38 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
(propane/LP ignitor shown)
Pilot Burner
Thermocouple
Thermocouple
Approx. 3-6"
Above Top
of Logs
Figure 40 - Correct Flame Pattern with
Control Knob Set to High Flame
More Than
8" Above
Top of Logs
Figure 41 - Incorrect Flame Pattern with
Control Knob Set to High Flame
BURNER PRIMARY AIR HOLES
Air is drawn into the burner through the holes in
the tting at the burner entrance. These holes may
become blocked with dust or lint. Periodically
inspect these holes for any blockage and clean if
needed. Blocked air holes will create soot.
MAIN BURNER
Periodically inspect all burner ame holes with the
heater running. All slotted burner ame holes should
be open with yellow ame present. All round burner
ame holes should be open with a small blue ame
present. Some burner ame holes may become
blocked by debris or rust, with no ame present. If
so, turn off heater and let cool. Remove blockage.
Blocked burner ame holes will create soot.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Turn off heater
Figure 39 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
(propane/LP ignitor shown)
BURNER FLAME PATTERN
Figure 40 shows a correct burner ame pattern.
Figure 41 shows an incorrect burner ame pattern.
If burner ame pattern is incorrect,
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appli-ance, page 21)
• see Troubleshooting, page
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and let cool before cleaning.
CAUTION: You must keep
control areas, burner and circulating air passageways of heater
clean. Inspect these areas of
heater before each use. Have
heater inspected yearly by a
qualied service person. Heater
may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from
carpeting, bedding material, pet
hair, etc.
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CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
Continued
Injector Holder (May
Be Brass or Aluminum
Depending on Model)
WARNING: Failure to keep
the primary air opening(s) of
the burner(s) clean may result in
sooting and property damage.
BURNER INjECTOR HOLDER AND
PILOT AIR INLET HOLE
The primary air inlet holes allow the proper
amount of air to mix with the gas. This provides
a clean burning ame. Keep these holes clear of
dust, dirt, lint and pet hair. Clean these air inlet
holes prior to each heating season. Blocked air
holes will create soot. We recommend that you
clean the unit every three months during operation
and have heater inspected yearly by a qualied
service person.
We also recommend that you keep the burner
tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and
dirt. To clean these parts we recommend using
compressed air no greater than 30 PSI. Your local
computer store, hardware store or home center
may carry compressed air in a can. You can use a
vacuum cleaner in the blow position. If using compressed air in a can, please follow the directions on
the can. If you don’t follow directions on the can,
you could damage the pilot assembly.
1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot. Allow
the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes.
2. Inspect burner, pilot and primary air inlet holes on
injector holder for dust and dirt (see Figure 42).
3. Blow air through the ports/slots and holes in
the burner.
4. Check the injector holder located at the end
of the burner tube again. Remove any large
particles of dust, dirt, lint or pet hair with a
soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle.
5. Blow air into the primary air holes on the
injector holder.
6. In case any large clumps of dust have now been
pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4.
Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip on the
pilot ame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot as-
sembly. There is a small pilot air inlet hole about
2" from where the pilot ame comes out of the
pilot assembly (see Figure 43). With the unit off,
lightly blow air through the air inlet hole. You may
blow through a drinking straw if compressed air
is not available.
Burner
Tube
Primary Air Inlet Holes
(Shape of Holes May
Vary by Model)
Figure 42 - Injector Holder On Outlet
Burner Tube
Ports/Slots
Burner
Tube
Pilot
Assembly
Pilot
Air Inlet
Hole
Figure 43 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole
CABINET
Air Passageways
Use a vacuum cleaner o r pressurized air to
clean.
Exterior
Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and
water mixture. Wipe the cabinet to remove dust.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a
qualied service person should service and repair heater.
CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean
ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit.
Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation.
OBSERVED PROBLEM
When ignitor button is pressed,
there is no spark at ODS/pilot
When ignitor button is pressed,
there is spark at ODS/pilot but
no ignition
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Ignit or ele ct rode not con -
nected to ignitor cable
2. Ignitor cable pinched or wet
3. Piezo ignitor nut is loose
4. Broken ignitor cable
5. Bad piezo ignitor
6. Ignitor electrode positioned
wrong
7. Ignitor electrode broken
1. Gas supply turned off or equipment shutoff valve closed
2. Control knob not in PILOT
position
3. Control knob not pressed in
while in PILOT position
4. Air in gas li nes whe n in-
stalled
5. Depleted gas supply (propane/
LP only)
6. ODS/pilot is clogged
7. Gas regulator setting is not
correct
REMEDY
1. Reconnect ignitor cable
2. Free ignitor cable if pinched
by any metal or tubing. Keep
ignitor cable dry
3. Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor
to base panel of log set. Nut is
located behind base panel
4. Replace ignitor cable
5. Replace piezo ignitor
6. Replace pilot assembly
7. Replace pilot assembly
1. Turn on gas supply or open
equipment shutoff valve
2. Turn control knob to PILOT
position
3. Press in control knob while in
PILOT position
4. Continue holding down control knob. Repeat igniting operation until air is removed
5. Contact local propane/LP gas
company
6. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page
23) or replace ODS/pilot assembly
7. Replace gas control
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OBSERVED PROBLEM
ODS /pilot ligh ts but fl ame
goes out when control knob is
released
TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1.
Control knob not fully pressed in
2. Control knob not pressed in
long enough
3. Equipment shutoff valve not
fully open
4. Pilot ame not touching thermocouple, which allows thermoc ouple to cool, causing
pilot flame to go out. This
problem could be caused by
one or both of the following:
A) Low gas pressure
B) Dirty or partially clogged
ODS/pilot
5. The rmoco upl e conne ction
loose at control valve
6. Thermocouple damaged
7. Control valve damaged
REMEDY
1. Press in control knob fully
2.
After ODS/pilot lights, keep control knob pressed in 30 seconds
3. Fully open equipment shutoff
valve
4. A) Contact local natural or
propane/LP gas company
B) Cle a n OD S/pi l ot (see
Cleaning and Maintenance,
page 23) or replace ODS/pilot
assembly
5. Hand tighten until snug, then
tighten 1/4 turn more
6. Replace pilot assembly
7. Replace control valve
Burner does not light after
ODS/pilot is lit
Delayed ignition of burner
Burner backring during com-
bustion
Slight smoke or odor during
initial operation
1. Inlet gas pressure is too low
2. Burner orice(s) clogged
3. Thermopile leads disconnected
or improperly connected
4. Burners will not come on in
remote position
1. Manifold pressure is too low
2. Burner orice(s) clogged
1. Burner orice is clogged or
damaged
2. Damaged burner
3. Gas regulator defective
1. Not enough air
2. Gas regulator defective
3. Residues from manufacturing
processes and logs curing
1. Contact local natural or propane/LP gas company
2. Clean burner(s) (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 23) or
replace burner orice
3. Reconnect leads (see Wiring Diagram, page 29)
4. Replace battery in transmitter
and receiver
1. Contact local natural or pro-
pane/LP gas company
2. Clean burner(s) (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 23) or
replace burner orice
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 23)
or replace burner orice
2. Replace damaged burner
3. Replace gas control
1. Check burner for dirt and
debris. If found, clean burner
(see Cleaning and Mainte-nance, page 23)
2. Replace gas control
3. Problem will stop after a few
hours of operation
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OBSERVED PROBLEM
Moisture/condensation noticed
on windows
TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Not enough combustion/ven-
tilation air
REMEDY
1. Refer to Air for Combustion
and Ventilation requirements
(page 5)
Heater produces a whistling
noise when burners are lit
White powder residue forming
within burner box or on adjacent
walls or furniture
Remote does not function
Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise just after burners are
lit or shut off
1. Turning control knob to HI position when burners are cold
2. Air in gas line
3. Air passageways on heater
blocked
4. Dirty or par tiall y clog ge d
burner orice(s)
1. When heated, vapors from
furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaners, etc. may turn into
white powder residue
1. Battery is not installed. Bat-
tery power is low
1. Metal expanding while heating
or contracting while cooling
1. Turn control knob to LO position
and let warm up for a minute
2. Operate burners until air is
removed from line. Have gas
line checked by local natural
or propane/LP gas company
3. Observe minimum installation
clearances (see page 9)
4. Clean burners (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 23)
or replace burner orice
1. Turn heater off when using
furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaners or similar products
1. Replace 9-volt batteries in
receiver and hand held-remote
control
1.
Thi s is normal with most
heaters. If noise is excessive,
co nta ct qu ali fie d ser vic e
person
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
WARNING: 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 re department.
IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning supplies, paint,
paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles, etc., create fumes. These
fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors. These odors will disappear over time.
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Heat er pr odu ce s u nwant ed
odors
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Heater burning vapors from
paint, hair spray, glues, cleaners, chemicals, new carpet,
etc. (See IMPORTANT state-
ment above)
2. Low fuel supply (propane/LP
only)
3. Gas le ak. Se e War n i ng
statement at top of page
REMEDY
1. Op en window to ven ti late
room. Stop using odor caus-
ing products while heater is
running
2. Contact local propane/LP gas
supplier to rell supply tank
(propane/LP only)
3. Locate and correct all leaks
(see Checking Gas Connec-tions, page 17)
Heater shuts off in use (ODS
operates)
Gas odor even when control
knob is in OFF position
Gas odor during combustion
1. Not enough fresh air is avail-
able
2. Low line pressure
3. O D S/ p il ot i s p a rt ia ll y
clogged
1. Gas le ak. Se e War n i ng
statement at top of page
2. Control valve defective
1. Foreign matter between control valve and burner
2. Gas le ak. Se e War n i ng
statement at top of page
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1. Open window and/or door for
ventilation
2. Contact local natural or pro-
pane/LP gas company
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning
and Maintenance, page 23)
1. Locate and correct all leaks
(see Checking Gas Connec-tions, page 17)
2. Replace control valve
1. Take apart gas tubing and
remove foreign matter
2. Locate and correct all leaks
(see Checking Gas Connec-tions, page 17)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Switch
Black
Auto
Off
On
Red
Red
White
Thermopile
Gas Control
TPTHTH
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TPTH
TP
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CF26NRA
• Rating: 19,000/26,000 Btu/hr
• Gas Type: Natural
• Ignition: Piezo
• Manifold Pressure: 3.5" w.c.
• Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water)*:
Maximum - 10.5", Minimum - 5.5"
• Firebox Dimensions (HxWxD):
25 7/8" x 27" x 13 3/4"
CF26PRA
• Rating: 19,000/26,000 Btu/hr
• Gas Type: Propane/LP
• Ignition: Piezo
• Manifold Pressure: 8" w.c.
• Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water)*:
Maximum - 14", Minimum - 11"
• Firebox Dimensions (HxWxD):
25 7/8" x 27" x 13 3/4"
* For purposes of input adjustment
WIRING DIAGRAM
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Note: Use only original replacement parts. This
will protect your warranty coverage for parts
replaced under warranty.
PARTS UNDER WARRANTY
Contact authorized dealers of this product. If
they can’t supply original replacement part(s),
call DESA Heating Products’ Technical Service
Department at 1-866-672-6040.
When calling DESA Heating Products, have
ready
• your name
• your address
• model and serial numbers of your heater
• how heater was malfunctioning
• type of gas used (propane/LP or natural gas)
• purchase date
Usually, we will ask you to return the part to the
factory.
PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY
Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they
can’t supply original replacement part(s), call
DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for
referral information.
When calling DESA Heating Products, have
ready
• model number of your heater
• the replacement part number
SERVICE HINTS
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low
• pilot will not stay lit
• burners will have delayed ignition
• heater will not produce specied heat
• for propane/LP units, propane/LP gas supply
may be low
You may feel your gas pressure is too low. If so, con-
tact your local propane/LP or natural gas supplier.
TECHNICAL SERVICE
You may have further questions about installation,
operation or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA
Heating Products’ Technical Service Department
at 1-866-672-6040. When calling please have your
model and serial numbers of your heater ready.
You can also visit DESA Heating Products’ techni-
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAkDOWN
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16
15
19
8
19
20
21
17
18
14
13
23
12
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7
6
9
5
11
10
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MODELS CF26PRA AND CF26NRA
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This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions
PARTS LIST
listed under Replacement Parts on page 29 of this manual.
This list contains replaceable parts used in your replace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions
listed under Replacement Parts on page 29 of this manual.
These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses.
They have agreed to support our customer’s needs by
providing original replacement parts and accessories.
Tools & Equipment Co.
5 Manila Ave
Hamden, CT 06514-0322
1-800-397-7553 or 203-248-7553
Portable Heater Parts
342 N. County Rd. 400 East
Valparaiso, IN 46383-9704
219-462-7441 or 1-888-619-7060
www.portableheaterparts.com
sales@portableheaterparts.com
techservice@portableheaterparts.com
FBD
1349 Adams Street
Bowling Green, KY 42103-3414
270-846-1199
1-800-654-8534
Fax: 1-800-846-0090
franktalk@aol.com
Master Parts Dist.
1251 Mound Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-2672
616-791-0505 or 1-800-446-1446
www.nbmc.com
Washer Equipment Co.
1715 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64108-2195
KS, MO, AR
816-842-3911
www.washerparts.com
East Coast Energy
10 East Route 36
W. Long Branch, NJ 07764
732-870-8809 or 1-800-755-8809
www.njplaza.com/ecep
21st Century
2950 Fretz Valley Road
Perkasie, PA 18944-4034
215-795-0400 or 1-800-325-4828
Laporte’s Parts & Service
2444 N. 5th Street
Hartsville, SC 29550-7704
843-332-0191
Parts Department
Cans Unlimited
P.O. Box 645
Taylor, SC 29687-0013
803-879-3009 or 1-800-845-5301
cuisales@aol.com
ACCESSORIES
Purchase these heater accessories from your local
dealer or Parts Central (see column 1). If they can
not supply these accessories, call DESA Heating
Products at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on
the back page of this manual.
EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE
GA5010
For all models. Equipment shutoff valve with 1/8"
NPT tap. Fits 1/2" NPT pipe.
THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED
BLOWER KIT - GA3450TA
Provides better heat distribution. Blower turns off
and on automatically, as needed. Complete instal-
lation and operating instructions included.
RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD
THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL
KIT - HRC201
For all Remote-Ready Models. Allows the gas
log heater to be operated in a manually or ther-
mostatically controlled mode. You can turn the
gas log heater on and off without ever leaving the
comfort of your easy chair. A wall-mount docking
station is included.
RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD
REMOTE CONTROL KIT - HRC101
For all Remote-Ready Models. Allows the gas
log heater to be turned on and off by using a
hand-held remote control. A wall-mount docking
station is included.
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ACCESSORIES
Continued
BRASS ACCENT TRIM - GA7092
(Not Shown)
Optional two piece trim kit for the Bayfront Fireplace. Easily screws to replace front. Provides an
upscale appearance.
BRASS ACCENT TRIM - GA6095
Optional four-sided trim kit for built-in installations. Provides a nished appearance covering
rough edges of wall opening.
CORNER MANTEL WITH FULL
HEARTH BASE (Not Shown)
GMC83F - Oak Finished, Georgian Design
CS26CP - Black/Red Oak, Cottage Design
GMC63UD - Unnished, Traditional Design
CMA208FB - Light Oak Finished,
Traditional Design
For all models. Space-saving mantel and hearth
base corner design features clean, classic lines.
Available in a stained oak, 2-tone nish or an
unfinished hardwood, ready to stain or paint.
Complete assembly instructions included. Threesided perimeter trim kit included.
CABINET MANTEL AND FULL
HEARTH BASE (Not Shown)
GMC61UD - Unnished, Traditional Design
GMC80FA - Light Oak Finished, Georgian
Design
CMA205UA - Unnished, Traditional Design
CMA204FA - Light Oak Fininshed,
Traditional Design
CMA210W - White, Traditional Design
WS26CP - Black/Red Oak, Cottage Design
WD26CPA - White, Cottage Design
WS26DS - Red Oak, Keystone Design
WD26GOSA - Dark Oak, Mission Design
For all models. Mantel features clean, classic
lines. Available in a stained oak, 2-tone nish,
painted white or an unnished hardwood, ready
to stain or paint. Complete assembly instructions
included. Three-sided perimeter trim kit
included.
CLEANING KIT - GCK
(Not Shown)
For all models. Your vent-free gas appliance requires regular cleaning and maintenance to prevent
performance problems. This kit gives you the tools
and instructions to make it easy to clean all critical
areas of your appliance.
INFORMATION VIDEO - 108917-01
For all models. A care and maintenance video is
available by calling 1-866-672-6040. You may also
email your request to
productsupport@desaint.com.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
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kEEP THIS WARRANTY
Model
Serial No.
Date Purchased
Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory.
We reserve the right to amend these specications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our
standard written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.
LIMITED WARRANTY
VENT-FREE GAS BAY FRONT FIREPLACE
DESA Heating Products warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years
from the date of rst purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in
accordance with all applicable instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check
must be presented.
This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required
to restore this heater to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Heating
Products Authorized Service Center. Warranty part(s) MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product
and/or DESA Heating Products who will provide original factory replacement parts. Failure to use original factory
replacement parts voids this warranty. The heater MUST be installed by a qualied installer in accordance with
all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit.
This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear, or parts
that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse, accidents, lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by
improper installation. Travel, diagnostic cost, labor, transportation and any and all such other costs related to
repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner.
TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE
OF THE PRODUCT; THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED
WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO FOUR
(4) YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE; AND DESA HEATING
PRODUCTS’ LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND
DESA HEATING PRODUCTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
INCLUDING INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation on implied warranties, or exclusion or limitation on
damages may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
For information about this warranty write: