Vanguard Heating Outdoor Fireplace VMH26PRA User Manual

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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS  
COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH® FIREPLACE  
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL  
VMH26PRA  
15,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr  
Remote Control Ready  
Shown with Optional  
Cabinet Mantel/Hearth  
Base Accessory  
WARNING:Improperinstallation,  
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not  
adjustment,alteration,service,or  
followedexactly, afireorexplosionmayresultcaus-  
maintenance can cause injury or  
ing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.  
property damage. Refer to this  
manualforcorrectinstallationand  
operational procedures. For as-  
sistanceoradditionalinformation  
consult a qualified installer, ser-  
vice agency, or the gas supplier.  
— Donotstoreorusegasolineorotherflammable  
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.  
WARNING: This is an unvented  
gas-firedheater. Itusesair(oxy-  
gen) from the room in which it  
is installed. Provisions for ad-  
equate combustion and venti-  
lation air must be provided.  
Refer to Air for Combustion and  
Ventilation section on page 5 of  
this manual.  
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the  
fire department.  
— Installation and service must be performed  
by a qualified installer, service agency, or the  
gas supplier.  
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 indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is  
not convertible for use with other gases.  
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer  
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SAFETY  
PRODUCT  
FEATURES  
UNPACKING  
1. Remove log box and fireplace from  
carton. IMPORTANT: The fireplace  
hood is inside the cardboard protective  
end wrap on the left side of fireplace  
INFORMATION  
Continued  
16. Operating fireplace above elevations of  
4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.  
SAFETY PILOT  
This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen  
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff  
system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature  
for vent-free room fireplaces. The ODS/  
pilot shuts off the fireplace if there is not  
enough fresh air.  
(as viewed from front). A decal is on  
the outside of the cardboard end wrap  
stating hood is enclosed (see Figure 2).  
17. Do not operate fireplace if any log is  
broken. Do not operate fireplace if a  
log is chipped (dime-sized or larger).  
2. Remove hood from cardboard protec-  
tive end wrap as shown in Figure 2.  
18. To prevent performance problems, do  
not use propane/LP fuel tank of less  
than 100 lbs. capacity.  
3. Remove all protective packaging ap-  
plied to fireplace for shipment.  
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM  
4. Make sure your fireplace includes one  
hardware packet.  
This fireplace has a piezo ignitor. This sys-  
tem requires no matches, batteries, or other  
sources to light fireplace..  
LOCAL CODES  
Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all  
localcodes.Intheabsenceoflocalcodes,use  
the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas  
CodeANSZ223.1,alsoknownasNFPA54*.  
5. Check fireplace for any shipping  
damage. If fireplace is damaged,  
promptly inform dealer where you  
bought fireplace.  
REMOTE CONTROL  
ACCESSORIES  
*Available from:  
There are four optional remote controls that  
can be purchased separately for this log  
heater:  
American National Standards Institute, Inc.  
1430 Broadway  
IMPORTANT:  
Hood Enclosed  
Decal  
THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS A  
FIREPLACE HOOD. UNWRAP  
CARTON AND REMOVE HOOD  
BEFORE DISCARDING  
New York, NY 10018  
• hand-held ON/OFF remote  
• hand-held thermostat remote  
• wall mounted thermostat  
PROTECTIVE PACKAGING.  
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.  
Batterymarch Park  
Cardboard  
Protective  
Fireplace  
End Wrap  
Quincy, MA 02269  
• wall mounted ON/OFF switch  
See Accessories, pages 28 and 29.  
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION  
2
Fireplace  
Cabinet  
1
Screen  
Log Set  
Hood  
Figure 2 - Removing Fireplace Hood  
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ON  
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COOLER  
TEM  
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Remote Control  
(Optional)  
Control  
Knob  
Selector Switch  
(Optional)  
Ignitor Button  
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Natural Gas Compact Fireplace  
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Log  
ASSEMBLY  
Shoulder  
Screw  
WARNING: Always have  
branch support and screen in  
place before operating fireplace.  
Thispreventsexcessivetempera-  
tures on fireplace surfaces.  
Burner  
Support  
WARNING: Failure to position  
thepartsinaccordancewiththese  
diagrams or failure to use only  
parts specifically approved with  
this fireplace may result in prop-  
erty damage or personal injury.  
ASSEMBLING FIREPLACE  
Tools Required:  
• Phillips screwdriver  
• 5/16" hex wrench  
• slotted screwdriver  
• scissors  
Branch  
Support  
Installing Log  
Screen  
1. Lift screen up and pull out to remove.  
2. Cut two plastic straps to remove the log  
from the firebox cavity.  
Figure 3 - Assembling Fireplace  
4. Gently rotate hood to upright position.  
Make sure hood tabs are behind lou-  
vers and hood is resting on firebox top  
(see Figure 4).  
Assembling Hood  
1. Locate four black phillips sheet metal  
screws from the hardware packet.  
3. An optional blower is available. See Ac-  
cessories, pages 28 and 29. Install op-  
tional blower now. Follow installation  
instructions provided with blower.  
2. Rotate hood as shown in Figure 4.  
Make sure hood tabs point toward  
fireplace.  
5. Align screw holes on hood with screw  
holes on firebox top.  
4. Remove log packaging material and  
discard packaging. Gently place log set  
on burner support (see Figure 3). The  
log should fit flat against top of burner  
support and log locators fit into the slots  
under the log. Do not allow log to con-  
tact flame. If flame contacts log, soot  
will be created.  
6. Insert screws as shown in Figure 4.  
Tighten screws firmly.  
3. Insert hood tabs between baffle and  
louvers (see Figure 4).  
Louver  
Hood Tab  
Baffle  
Hood  
5. Reattach screen by placing the notches  
in the screen frame over the shoulder  
screws and pushing down.  
Hood Tabs  
Sheet Metal  
Screws  
Firebox Top  
Figure 4 - Assembling Hood  
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Confined and Unconfined Space  
PROVIDING ADEQUATE  
VENTILATION  
AIR FOR  
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANS Z223.1  
defines a confined space as a space whose  
volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000  
Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggre-  
gate input rating of all appliances installed  
in that space and an unconfined space as a  
space whose volume is not less than 50  
cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3  
per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all  
appliances installed in that space. Rooms  
communicating directly with the space in  
whichtheappliancesareinstalled*,through  
openings not furnished with doors, are con-  
sidered a part of the unconfined space.  
COMBUSTION AND  
VENTILATION  
The following are excerpts from National  
Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Sec-  
tion5.3, AirforCombustionandVentilation.  
WARNING: This heater shall  
notbeinstalledinaconfinedspace  
or unusually tight construction  
unless provisions are provided  
foradequatecombustionandven-  
tilation air. Read the following in-  
structions to insure proper fresh  
air for this and other fuel-burning  
appliances in your home.  
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three  
following ventilation classifications:  
1. Unusually Tight Construction  
2. Unconfined Space  
3. Confined Space  
The information on pages 5 through 7 will  
help you classify your space and provide  
adequate ventilation.  
Today’s homes are built more energy effi-  
cient than ever. New materials, increased  
insulation, and new construction methods  
helpreduceheatlossinhomes.Homeowners  
weather strip and caulk around windows and  
doorstokeepthecoldairoutandthewarmair  
in. During heating months, home owners  
want their homes as airtight as possible.  
This heater shall not be installed in a con-  
fined space or unusually tight construction  
unless provisions are provided for adequate  
combustion and ventilation air.  
Unusually Tight Construction  
The air that leaks around doors and win-  
dows may provide enough fresh air for  
combustion and ventilation. However, in  
buildings of unusually tight construction,  
you must provide additional fresh air.  
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only  
if there are doorless passageways or ventila-  
tion grills between them.  
Unusually tight construction is de-  
fined as construction where:  
While it is good to make your home energy  
efficient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh  
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning  
appliances need fresh air for proper com-  
bustion and ventilation.  
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the  
outside atmosphere have a con-  
tinuous water vapor retarder with  
a rating of one perm (6 x 10-11 kg  
per pa-sec-m2) or less with open-  
ings gasketed or sealed and  
Exhaustfans, fireplaces, clothesdryers, and  
fuel burning appliances draw air from the  
house to operate. You must provide ad-  
equate fresh air for these appliances. This  
will insure proper venting of vented fuel-  
burning appliances.  
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, be-  
tween sole plates and floors, be-  
tween wall-ceiling joints, be-  
tween wall panels, at penetra-  
tions for plumbing, electrical, and  
gas lines, and at other openings.  
If your home meets all of the three  
criteria above, you must provide ad-  
ditional fresh air. See Ventilation Air  
From Outdoors, page 7.  
If your home does not meet all of the  
threecriteriaabove,proceedtoDeter-  
mining Fresh-Air Flow For Fireplace  
Location, page 6.  
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AIR FOR  
COMBUSTION AND  
VENTILATION  
Continued  
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION  
Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space  
Use this worksheet 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 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. Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.  
_________________ (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = (Maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)  
Example: 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = 51.2 or 51,200 (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  
___________________ Btu/Hr  
___________________ Btu/Hr  
___________________ Btu/Hr  
___________________ Btu/Hr  
___________________ Btu/Hr  
Example:  
Gas water heater  
Vent-free fireplace + 26,000 Btu/Hr  
Total = 56,000 Btu/Hr  
30,000 Btu/Hr  
Vented gas heater  
Gas fireplace logs  
Other gas appliances* + ___________________ Btu/Hr  
Total = ___________________ Btu/Hr  
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors.  
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: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)  
56,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)  
The space in the above example is a confinedspace because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr the space cansupport.  
You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:  
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides an unconfined space, remove door to adjoin-  
ing room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside Building, page 7.  
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 7.  
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr fireplace, if lower Btu/Hr size makes room unconfined.  
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an unconfined space. You will need no  
additional fresh air ventilation.  
WARNING:If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space  
or if the building is of unusually tight construction, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of  
the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANS Z223.1, Section 5.3 or applicable local codes.  
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AIR FOR  
COMBUSTION AND  
12"  
VENTILATION  
Continued  
VENTILATION AIR  
Ventilation Grills  
Into Adjoining Room,  
Option 2  
Ventilation Air From Inside  
Building  
Ventilation  
Grills  
into Adjoining  
Room,  
Or  
Remove  
Door into  
Adjoining  
Room,  
Thisfreshairwouldcomefromanadjoining  
unconfined space. When ventilating to an  
adjoining unconfined space, you must pro-  
vide two permanent openings: one within  
12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the  
floor on the wall connecting the two spaces  
(see options 1 and 2, Figure 5). You can also  
remove door into adjoining room (see op-  
tion 3, Figure 5). Follow the National Fuel  
Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Section  
5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for  
required size of ventilation grills or ducts.  
Option 1  
Option 3  
12"  
Figure 5 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building Shown with Optional Mantel  
WARNING: Rework work-  
sheet, adding the space of the  
adjoining unconfined space. The  
combined spaces must have  
enough fresh air to supply all  
appliances in both spaces.  
Ventilated  
Outlet  
Attic  
Air  
Ventilation Air From Outdoors  
Outlet  
Air  
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation  
grills or ducts. You must provide two per-  
manent openings: one within 12" of the  
ceiling and one within 12" of the floor.  
Connect these items directly to the outdoors  
orspacesopentotheoutdoors.Thesespaces  
include attics and crawl spaces. Follow the  
National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 54/ANS  
Z223.1,Section5.3,AirforCombustionand  
Ventilation for required size of ventilation  
grills or ducts.  
To Attic  
To  
Crawl  
Space  
Inlet  
Air  
Ventilated  
Inlet Air  
Crawl Space  
IMPORTANT:Do not provide openings for  
inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a  
thermostat-controlledpowervent.Heatedair  
enteringtheatticwillactivatethepowervent.  
Figure 6 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors Shown with Optional Mantel  
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Note:YourVanguardfireplaceisdesigned  
INSTALLATION  
CAUTION: If you install the  
to be used in zero clearance installations.  
Wall or framing material can be placed  
directly against any exterior surface of  
yourfireplace, exceptwherestandoffspac-  
ersareintegrallyattached. Ifstandoffspac-  
ers are attached to your fireplace, these  
spacers can be placed directly against wall  
or framing materials.  
fireplace in a home garage  
• fireplacepilotandburnermust  
be at least 18 inches above  
floor.  
• locate fireplace where moving  
vehicle will not hit it.  
NOTICE: This heater is intended  
foruseassupplementalheat.Use  
this heater along with your pri-  
mary heating system. Do not in-  
stall this heater as your primary  
heat source. If you have a central  
heating system, you may run  
system’scirculatingblowerwhile  
using heater. This will help circu-  
late the heat throughout the  
house. In the event of a power  
outage, you can use this heater  
as your primary heat source.  
For convenience and efficiency, install  
Use the dimensions shown for rough open- fireplace  
ings to create the easiest installation (see  
Built-In Fireplace Installation, page 9).  
• where there is easy access for operation,  
inspection, and service.  
• in coldest part of room.  
CHECK GAS TYPE  
An optional blower kit is available from  
your dealer (see Accessories, pages 28 and  
29). If planning to use blower, locate fire-  
place near an electrical outlet.  
Useonlypropane/LPgas.Ifyourgassupply  
is not propane/LP, do not install fireplace.  
Call dealer where you bought fireplace for  
proper type fireplace.  
WARNING: A qualified ser-  
vicepersonmustinstallfireplace.  
Follow all local codes.  
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 7.  
INSTALLATION ITEMS  
Before installing fireplace, make sure you  
have the items listed below.  
WARNING: Never install the  
fireplace  
• external regulator (supplied by installer)  
• piping (check local codes)  
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)  
• equipment shutoff valve *  
• test gauge connection*  
• ground joint union  
• sediment trap  
• tee joint  
• pipe wrench  
• in a bedroom or a bathroom  
• in a recreational vehicle  
• where curtains, furniture,  
clothing, or other flammable  
objectsarelessthan36inches  
from the front, top, or sides of  
the fireplace  
• as a fireplace insert  
• in high traffic areas  
• in windy or drafty areas  
Example: The face of a mantel, book-  
shelf, etc. is made of combustible ma-  
terial and protrudes 3 1/2" from the wall.  
This combustible material must be 4"  
from the side of the fireplace opening  
(see Figure 7).  
B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace  
opening to the ceiling should not be less  
than 42 inches.  
* AnCSA/AGAdesign-certifiedequipment  
shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an accept-  
able alternative to test gauge connection.  
Purchase the optional CSA/AGA design-  
certified equipment shutoff valve from your  
dealer. See Accessories, pages 28 and 29.  
CAUTION: This fireplace cre-  
ateswarmaircurrents.Thesecur-  
rents move heat to wall surfaces  
next to fireplace. Installing fire-  
place next to vinyl or cloth wall  
coverings or operating fireplace  
where impurities (such as to-  
bacco smoke, aromatic candles,  
cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene  
lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may  
discolor walls.  
C. For mantel clearances, see Figure 11  
on page 10.  
121/4  
101/2  
Note:Ifdesired,purchaseafour-sidedbrass  
trim kit for built-in installations. See Acces-  
sories, pages 28 and 29.  
8 3  
/4  
Example  
7
51/4  
31/2  
13/4  
7/8  
LOCATING FIREPLACE  
WARNING:Maintainthemini-  
mum clearances shown in Fig-  
ure 7. If you can, provide greater  
clearances from floor, ceiling,  
and joining wall.  
7/16  
FIREBOX  
.5  
1
2
4
6
8
10 12 14 16  
*
IMPORTANT:Vent-freefireplacesaddmois-  
ture to the air. Although this is beneficial,  
installing fireplace in rooms without enough  
ventilationairmaycausemildewtoformfrom  
too much moisture. See Air for Combustion  
and Ventilation, pages 5 through 7.  
INCHES  
*Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall  
Figure 7 - Minimum Clearance for  
Combustible to Wall  
You can recess firebox into the wall. You  
can also position fireplace in the optional  
cabinet or corner mantels. IMPORTANT:  
Only use optional cabinet or corner mantels  
specified in this manual. Purchase the op-  
tional mantel from your dealer (see Acces-  
sories, pages 28 and 29).  
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2. If installing GA3400T blower acces- IMPORTANT: When finishing your fire-  
INSTALLATION  
sory, do so at this time. Follow instruc- box, combustible materials such as wall  
Continued  
tions included with blower accessory.  
board, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall,  
plywood, etc. may be butted up next to the  
sides and top edge of the firebox. Combus-  
tible materials should never overlap the  
firebox front facing.  
BUILT-IN FIREPLACE  
INSTALLATION  
Note: If not installing blower acces-  
sory, you may wish to run electrical  
wiring to your fireplace for future  
blower installation (see Accessories,  
page 28 and 29). Use only approved  
three-wire electrical wiring.  
Built-ininstallationofthisfireplaceinvolves  
installing fireplace into a framed-in enclo-  
sure. This makes the front of fireplace flush  
with wall. An optional brass trim kit acces-  
sory is available (see Accessories, pages 28  
and 29). Brass trim will extend past sides of  
fireplace approximately 1/2 inch. This will  
cover the rough edges of the wall opening.  
If installing a built-in mantel above the  
fireplace, but you must follow the clear-  
ances shown in Figure 11, page 10. Follow  
theinstructionsbelowtoinstallthefireplace  
in this manner.  
WARNING: Do not allow any  
combustible materials to overlap  
the firebox front facing.  
WARNING: If pre-wiring, do  
not connect wiring to any electri-  
cal source at this time.  
IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials  
such as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front  
facing, but should never cover any neces-  
sary openings like louvered slots.  
Install fireplace electrical outlet  
and connect wiring to outlet be-  
fore connecting to electrical  
source. The fireplace electrical  
outlet is included with the  
GA3400T blower accessory.  
WARNING: Do not allow non-  
combustible materials to cover  
any necessary openings like lou-  
vered slots.  
Actual  
Framing  
26 7/8"  
26 7/8"  
10 1/2"  
3/4"  
Only use the fireplace electrical  
outletsuppliedwiththeGA3400T  
blower accessory.  
Height  
26"  
Front Width  
Depth  
26 3/4"  
9 1/2"  
3/4"  
WARNING: Never modify or  
cover the louvered slots on the  
front of the firebox.  
Note:Aqualified installer should make  
all electrical connections.  
Bottom  
3. Install gas piping to fireplace location.  
This installation includes an approved  
flexible gas line (if allowed by local  
codes) after the equipment shutoff  
valve. The flexible gas line must be the  
last item installed on the gas piping.  
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimen-  
sions shown in Figure 8 for the rough  
opening.  
WARNING:Useonlynoncom-  
bustible mortar or adhesives  
when overlapping the front fac-  
ing with noncombustible facing  
material.  
If installing in a corner, use dimensions  
shown in Figure 9 for the rough open-  
ing. The height is 26 7/8" which is the  
same as the wall opening above.  
4. If you have not assembled firebox, fol-  
low instructions on page 4.  
5. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough  
opening with back of fireplace inside  
wall opening.  
Nails or  
Wood  
Screws  
6. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas  
regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to  
Gas Supply, page 14.  
10 1/2"  
26 7/8"  
7. Bend four nailing flanges on outer cas-  
ing with pliers (see Figure 10).  
3/4" Off  
8. Attach fireplace to wall studs using  
nails or wood screws through holes in  
nailing flange.  
The Floor  
Minimum  
26 7/8"  
Nailing  
Flanges  
Figure8-RoughOpeningforInstallingin  
Wall  
9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See  
Checking Gas Connections, page 15.  
10. If using optional brass trim kit, install  
the trim after final finishing and/or  
painting of wall. See instructions in-  
cluded with brass trim accessory for at-  
taching brass trim.  
36 5/8"  
25 7/8"  
Figure 10 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall  
Studs  
26 7/8"  
51 3/4"  
Figure9-RoughOpeningforInstallingin  
Corner  
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Hole for 3" wood screw for  
attaching fireplace to mantel  
8. Remove brass trim kit and mantel. Be  
careful not to damage wall or mantel.  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
9. Place wood base next to wall at instal-  
lation location.  
Mantel Clearances for Built-In  
Installation  
10. Attach wood base to floor with two 1 3/4  
"
Shoulder  
black screws provided (see Figure 13).  
If the floor is concrete use anchor  
method (see Attaching Wood Base to  
Solid Floor, page 13).  
Screws  
If placing mantel above built-in fireplace,  
youmustmeetminimumclearancebetween  
mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening.  
NOTICE:Surfacetemperaturesof  
adjacent walls and mantels be-  
comehotduringoperation.Walls  
and mantels above the firebox  
may become hot to the touch. If  
installedproperly,thesetempera-  
turesmeettherequirementofthe  
national product standard. Fol-  
low all minimum clearances  
shown in this manual.  
11. Install gas line. See Connecting To Gas  
Hole for 3"  
Supply, page 13.  
wood screw  
for attaching  
fireplace to  
wooden base  
12. Check for leaks. See Checking Gas  
Assembled  
Brass Trim  
Connections, page 15.  
13. Place mantel around fireplace. Be care-  
ful not to damage wall or mantel.  
Figure 12 - Attaching Brass Trim to  
Fireplace  
14. Place brass trim kit on the shoulder  
screws located on the side and top of  
the fireplace. Firmly snap the brass trim  
over the shoulder screws on fireplace  
(see Figure 12).  
1 3/4" Screw  
NOTICE: If your installation does  
notmeettheminimumclearances  
shown, you must do one of the  
following:  
• raise the mantel to an accept-  
able height  
15. Adjust assembly to remove any gaps.  
Attach remaining two 3" wood screws  
from hardware pack through openings  
inside of fireplace sides into the man-  
tel. The openings are located at top be-  
hind the area for the brass louvers (see  
Figure 12).  
Wood  
Base  
Figure 13 - Attaching Wood Base to Floor  
• remove the mantel  
Assembling Brass Trim (Brass  
trim shipped with mantel)  
1. Remove packaging from three remain-  
ing pieces of brass trim.  
OPTIONAL MANTEL  
INSTALLATION  
16. Reinstall top brass louvers.  
Mantel Shelf  
Note: Refer to instructions provided with  
the mantel for assembly instructions. Refer  
to instructions below for system installa-  
tion. Refer to instructions on page 4 for  
firebox assembly. Blower accessory should  
be installed if it is being used (see Accesso-  
ries, pages 28 and 29).  
10"  
Note:  
All vertical  
measurements  
are from top of  
fireplace  
2. Locate two adjusting plates with set  
screws, and two shims in the hardware  
packet.  
8"  
6"  
1
3. Align shim under adjusting plate as  
shown in Figure 14, page 11.  
2
/2"  
opening to  
bottom of  
mantel shelf. All  
measurements  
are in inches.  
4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim  
in slot on mitered edge of top brass trim  
(see Figure 14, page 11).  
1. Unscrew four brass screws that attach  
top louver to fireplace. Remove louver  
from fireplace and set aside.  
5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim  
in slot on mitered edge of side brass  
trim (see Figure 14, page 11).  
2. Place fireplace on wood base.  
Side of  
Firebox  
3. Place mantel around fireplace/base  
assembly.  
6. While firmly holding edges of brass  
trim together, tighten both set screws  
on the adjusting plate with slotted  
screwdriver.  
4. Assemble brass trim kit. See Assem-  
bling Brass Trim.  
5. Firmly snap brass trim kit on shoulder  
screws. Shoulder screws are located on  
fireplace cabinet (see Figure 12).  
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other  
corner.  
Figure 11 - Minimum Mantel Clearances  
for Built-In Installation  
8. Set brass assembly aside for later  
installation.  
6. Align brass trim kit for flush fit around  
opening.  
7. Use two 3" wood screws provided and  
attach fireplace base to wooden base  
(see Figure 12).  
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3. Note the wire locations on back of  
AUTO/OFF/ON switch. The terminals  
on back of switch are numbered 1, 2,  
and 3. Carefully remove red wire from  
terminal 3 and blue wire from termi-  
nal 1. Black wire can remain on middle  
terminal 2 (see Figure 16).  
Installing Blower Assembly  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
CAUTION: Label all wires  
priortodisconnectionwhenser-  
vicing controls. Wiring errors  
can cause improper and danger-  
ous operation.  
Top Brass Trim  
Set  
Screws  
Slot  
4. Carefully disconnect green and white  
wires at their insulated connectors.  
Mitered Edge  
Shim  
CAUTION: Verify proper  
operation after servicing.  
Side Brass  
Trim  
5. In top of the heater cabinet, locate the  
four mounting holes on the outer cas-  
ing. Align these four holes with those  
on the blower bracket assembly.Attach  
blower bracket assembly to the outer  
casing with 4 #10 screws provided (see  
Figure 16).  
Adjusting  
Plate  
Note: If you are using a mantel with your  
heater, use the following instructions. If  
your heater is built-in, see For Built-In In-  
stallation on page 12.  
Slot  
1. Install snap bushings found in hardware  
kit into both holes in rear of valve cover  
shield.  
Figure 14 - Assembling Brass Trim  
6. Route the wire harness through the hole  
in left side of baffle. Pull wire harness  
through lower opening on the side of  
the valve shield. (see Figure 16).  
INSTALLING BLOWER  
ACCESSORY GA3400T  
2. Make sure the wire harness is firmly  
connected to the terminals on the  
blower bracket assembly.  
7. Insert the 4 wire harness into one of the  
round holes in the rear of the valve cover  
shield and through the rectangular hole  
in the front of shield (see Figure 16).  
Removing Upper Louver  
Assembly  
To install the blower accessory, you must  
first remove the upper louver assembly.  
Blower Bracket  
Assembly  
1. Lift screen off heater and remove log set.  
Wire  
Harness  
Wiring Routing  
Hole in Baffle  
Screw  
2. Remove 2 screws from each side of  
branch support and pull branch support  
out (see Figure 15).  
Baffle  
3. Remove 4 brass-plated screws from  
louver assembly (see Figure 16). Save  
these screws.  
4. Pull louver assembly straight out from  
the cabinet. Be careful not to scratch  
the paint. Set louver assembly and  
screws aside.  
Switch  
Power  
Cord  
Snap  
Bushing  
Blower Bracket  
Mounting Holes  
Upper Louver  
Assembly  
3
2
1
Red  
Blue  
Switch  
Plate  
Branch Support  
Wire  
Harness  
Figure 15 - Removing Upper Louver  
Assembly and Branch Support  
Valve Cover  
Shield  
Figure 16 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly  
Continued  
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1. Install a snap bushing found in hard-  
ware kit into one of the holes found rear  
of valve cover shield. The other hole is  
for a strain relief clamp (not supplied)  
to secure incoming electrical supply.  
(see Figure 20). Set the cable bundle  
between the burner bracket and outer  
casing, away from the burner.  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
8. Reconnect red wire to switch position  
3. Reconnect blue wire to switch posi-  
tion 1. Reconnect green and white wires.  
5. Test to make sure the blower is work-  
ing properly.  
2. Follow steps 2 through 6 in Installing  
6. Reinstall upper louver assembly (see Fig-  
ure 15, page 11) and close lower louver.  
Blower Assembly, page 11.  
9. Install the switch plate on the valve cover  
shield with 2 #10 screws provided (see  
Figure 17). Route power cord out of the  
cabinet by inserting it through the bush-  
ing on the outer casing (see Figure 16,  
page 11). Plug fan kit into 120-Volt  
grounded power supply and test opera-  
tion. Note:When switch is in theAUTO  
position, the fan will start after the heater  
has run for a few moments. The fan will  
continue to run for several moments af-  
ter the heater has been turned off. When  
switch is in the ON position, the fan will  
run until turned to OFF. Reinstall upper  
louver assembly (see Figure 15, page 11)  
and branch support. Close lower louver  
door.  
3. A licensed electrician must follow the  
wiring diagram to connect incoming  
electrical supply to fan kit wiring har-  
ness (see Figure 19).  
Extension Cord  
Use extension cord if needed. The cord must  
have a three-prong, grounding plug and a  
three-hole receptacle. Make sure cord is in  
good shape. It must be heavy enoughto carry  
the current needed. An undersized cord will  
cause a drop in line voltage. This will result  
in loss of power and overheating. Use a No.  
16 AWG cord for lengths less than 50 feet.  
4. Plug power cord to the outlet receptacle  
(not provided) as shown in Figure 20.  
Wind the extra cable in power cord and  
and tie it up with the plastic wire strap  
Fan Switch  
(Auto/Off/On)  
Auto  
1
2
Off  
3
Thermostat  
Switch  
(N.O.)  
Blue  
On  
Blue  
110/115  
V.A.C.  
Red  
Blower  
Motor  
Black  
Red  
White  
Green  
White  
Green  
Valve Cover  
Shield  
Figure 19 - Wiring Diagram For Blower Accessory Built-In Installation  
Blower Bracket Assembly  
Wire  
Screw  
Switch  
Plate  
Harness  
Screw  
Figure17-InstallingSwitchPlatetoValve  
Cover Shield  
Fan Switch  
(Auto/Off/On)  
Auto  
1
2
Off  
3
Thermostat  
Switch  
(N.O.)  
Blue  
On  
Outlet  
Power  
Blue  
Switch  
Receptacle  
Cord  
Red  
110/115  
V.A.C.  
Blower  
Motor  
(Not Supplied)  
Black  
Red  
White  
Green  
White  
Green  
Red  
Figure 18 - Wiring Diagram For Blower  
Accessory Standard Installation  
Blue  
Switch  
For Built-In Installation  
WARNING: A licensed electri-  
cian must connect the wiring har-  
ness to electrical supply following  
all local codes. Electrician must  
provideaclampontheboxcoverto  
securethewiring.Wiringshouldbe  
routed through the bushing in the  
hole on the outer casing of heater.  
Plastic  
Wire  
Strap  
Wire  
Harness  
Clamp Connector  
(not included)  
Figure 20 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly  
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The installer must supply an external regu- Installationmustincludeaequipmentshutoff  
lator. The external regulator will reduce valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap.  
incoming gas pressure. You must reduce Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge  
incoming gas pressure to between 11 and hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from  
14 inches of water. If you do not reduce fireplace (see Figure 23).  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
Attaching Wood Base to Solid  
Floor  
incoming gas pressure, fireplace regulator  
IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff  
damage could occur. Install external regu-  
valve in an accessible location. The equip-  
lator with the vent pointing down as shown  
ment shutoff valve is for turning on or  
in Figure 22. Pointing the vent down pro-  
shutting off the gas to the appliance.  
For attaching base to solid floors (concrete  
or masonry)  
Note: Floor anchors and mounting screws  
areinhardwarepackage.Thehardwarepack-  
age is provided with fireplace.  
tects it from freezing rain or sleet.  
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male  
threads. This will prevent excess sealant  
from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe  
could result in clogged fireplace valves.  
CAUTION: Use only new,  
black iron or steel pipe. Inter-  
nally-tinned copper tubing may  
1. Drill holes at marked locations using  
5/16" drill bit. For solid floors (concrete  
or masonry), drill at least 1" deep.  
be used in certain areas. Check  
2. Fold floor anchor as shown in Figure 21.  
yourlocalcodes. Usepipeof1/2"  
CAUTION:Usepipejointseal-  
or greater diameter to allow  
ant that is resistant to liquid pe-  
3. Insert floor anchor (wings first) into  
hole. Tap anchor flush to floor.  
proper gas volume to fireplace. If  
troleum (LP) gas.  
pipe is too small, undue loss of  
4. Insert mounting screws through base  
and into floor anchors.  
pressure will occur.  
We recommend that you install a sediment  
trap in supply line as shown in Figure 23.  
Locate sediment trap where it is within  
reach for cleaning. Install in piping system  
External Regulator  
5. Tighten screws until base is firmly fas-  
tened to floor.  
Propane/LP  
Supply Tank  
betweenfuelsupplyandheater.Locatesedi-  
ment trap where trapped matter is not likely  
to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture  
and contaminants. This keeps them from  
going into fireplace controls. If sediment  
trap is not installed or is installed wrong,  
fireplace may not run properly.  
Figure 21 - Folding Anchor  
CONNECTING TO GAS  
SUPPLY  
Vent Pointing Down  
Figure 22 - External Regulator with Vent  
Pointing Down  
WARNING: This appliance re-  
quires a 45° male flare fitting 5/8"-  
18 UNF (Unified National Fine  
Thread) inlet connection and the  
flexible gas line provided.  
From External  
CSA/AGA Design-Certified Equipment  
Regulator  
Shutoff Valve with 1/8" NPT Tap*  
(11" W.C.** to  
14" W.C.  
Pressure)  
Approved Flexible  
Gas Hose  
WARNING: A qualified ser-  
vice person must connect fire-  
place to gas supply. Follow all  
local codes.  
Gas Control  
Tee Joint  
CAUTION:Neverconnectfire-  
place directly to the propane/LP  
supply. This fireplace requires  
an external regulator (not sup-  
plied). Install the external regula-  
torbetweenthefireplaceandpro-  
pane/LP supply.  
Pipe  
Nipple  
3" Minimum  
Cap  
Sediment Trap  
Figure 23 - Gas Connection  
*Purchase the optional CSA/AGA design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your  
dealer. See Accessories, pages 28 and 29.  
**Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment.  
Continued  
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INSTALLATION  
CAUTION: Avoid damage to  
Continued  
regulator.Holdgasregulatorwith  
wrenchwhenconnectingittogas  
piping and/or fittings.  
CONNECTING FIREPLACE  
TO GAS SUPPLY  
Installation Items Needed  
• Phillips screwdriver  
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not  
provided)  
1. Remove fireplace screen. 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.  
Shoulder  
Screw  
2. Remove screws that attach branch sup-  
port to fireplace (see Figure 24). Care-  
fully lift up branch support and remove  
from fireplace (see Figure 24).  
Screen  
3. Route flexible gas line (provided by  
installer) from equipment shutoff valve  
into fireplace through side or rear ac-  
cess holes in outer casing. Route flex-  
ible gas supply line through fireplace  
access holes in outer casing.  
Branch  
Support  
Figure 24 - Removing Branch Support From Fireplace  
NOTICE: Most building codes do  
not permit concealed gas con-  
nections. A flexible gas line (see  
Figure 25) is provided to allow  
accessibility from the fireplace.  
The flexible gas supply line con-  
nection to the equipment shutoff  
valve should be accessible.  
To Fireplace  
Gas Valve  
Equipment shutoff  
valve  
Gas Connector  
To Gas  
Supply  
Flexible Gas Line from  
Fireplace Gas Valve  
Provided with Fireplace  
Flexible Gas Line from  
Equipment Shutoff Valve  
Provided by Installer  
4. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male  
threads of gas connector attached to  
flexible gas line (see Figure 25). Con-  
nect flexible gas line to flexible gas line  
attached to gas valve of fireplace (see  
Figure 25).  
Figure 25 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together  
5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See  
Checking Gas Connections, page 15.  
6. Replace branch support back into fire-  
place. Feed flexible gas line into fire-  
place base area while replacing branch  
support. Make sure the entire flexible  
gas line is in fireplace base area. Reat-  
tach branch support to fireplace with  
screws removed in step 2.  
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TestPressuresEqualToorLessThan  
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)  
Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas  
Connections  
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see  
Figure 26).  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see  
Figure 26).  
CHECKING GAS  
CONNECTIONS  
2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei-  
ther using compressed air or opening  
propane/LP supply tank valve.  
2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve.  
3. Make sure control knob of fireplace is  
in the OFF position.  
WARNING: Test all gas pip-  
ing and connections for leaks  
after installing or servicing. Cor-  
rect all leaks at once.  
3. Check all joints from propane/LP sup-  
ply tank to equipment shutoff valve (see  
Figure 27). Apply mixture of liquid  
soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles  
forming show a leak.  
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff  
valve to thermostat gas valve (see Fig-  
ure 27). Apply mixture of liquid soap  
and water to gas joints. Bubbles form-  
ing show a leak.  
4. Correct all leaks at once.  
WARNING:Neveruseanopen  
flame to check for a leak. Apply a  
mixture of liquid soap and water  
to all joints. Bubbles forming  
show a leak. Correct all leaks at  
once.  
5. Correct all leaks at once.  
6. Light fireplace (see Operating Fire-  
place, pages 18 through 20). Check all  
other internal joints for leaks.  
Open  
Equipment  
Shutoff  
Valve  
7. Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas  
to Appliance, page 19).  
8. Replace front panel.  
CAUTION:Makesureexternal  
regulator has been installed be-  
tweenpropane/LPsupplyandfire-  
place. See guidelines under Con-  
necting to Gas Supply, page 13.  
Closed  
Figure 26 - Equipment Shutoff Valve  
Pressure Testing Gas Supply  
Piping System  
Propane/LP  
Supply Tank  
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG  
(3.5 kPa)  
Equipment  
Shutoff  
Valve  
1. Disconnect fireplace and its individual  
equipment shutoff valve from gas sup-  
ply piping system. Pressures in excess of  
1/2 psig will damage fireplace regulator.  
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where  
equipment shutoff valve was connected.  
3. Pressurize supply piping system by ei-  
ther using compressed air or opening  
propane/LP supply tank valve.  
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping  
system. Apply mixture of liquid soap  
and water to gas joints. Bubbles form-  
ing show a leak.  
Figure 27 - Checking Gas Joints Shown with Optional Mantel  
5. Correct all leaks at once.  
6. Reconnect heater equipment shutoff  
valve to gas supply. Check reconnected  
fittings for leaks.  
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OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTED  
THERMOSTAT - GWMT1  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-  
HELD REMOTE CONTROL  
ACCESSORIES  
(GHRC Series & GHRCTA  
Series)  
WARNING: Read and follow  
installation instructions. Instal-  
lation should be done by a quali-  
fied installer familiar with low-  
voltage wiring procedures.  
Black Wire  
Red Wire  
Wire Harness*  
Installing Receiver  
1. Remove screws.  
WARNING: Do not connect  
this thermostat to any electrical  
source! Electrical shock and/or  
fire hazard will occur.  
2. Disconnect switch wires from the con-  
trol valve.  
Wires from  
Valve  
3. Remove switch plate (see Figure 28).  
Discard switch plate after removing.  
Save the screws.  
1. Connect one terminal of 25 ft. wire to  
bottom contact of switch (see Figure 33,  
page 17).  
4. Locate the battery clip mounted on the  
back of the receiver (see Figure 29).  
Black Wire  
2. Connect remaining wire terminal to the  
“TH” terminal on the control valve.  
Make sure that wire terminals are in the  
positions on your unit as pictured in  
Figure 33 on page 17. If wires are not  
“crossed” the thermostat will not work.  
Red Wire  
5. Slide 9-volt battery (not included)  
through the clip.  
Figure 30 - Installing Remote Receiver  
* Wire harness provided in the fireplace  
hardware pack.  
6. Attach the terminal wires to the battery  
(see Figure 29).  
Installing 9-Volt Battery in Hand-  
Held Remote Control Unit  
1. Remove battery cover on back of re-  
mote control unit.  
3. Route the 25 ft. wire to a convenient  
location to mount your thermostat (no  
outside wall). IMPORTANT:The wire  
may be shortened but must not be  
lengthened.  
7. Connect wires as shown in Figure 30.  
8. Install remote receiver unit onto gas  
heater base using the two screws re-  
moved in step one (see Figure 30).  
2. Attach terminal wires to the battery (not  
included). Place battery into the battery  
housing.  
Screw  
The thermostat should be mounted 54"  
above the floor in a location where there  
is good air circulation.Avoid heat sources  
such as lamps, direct sunlight, fireplace,  
or heat and air conditioning ducts.  
3. Replace battery cover onto remote con-  
trol unit.  
Switch Plate  
Red Wire  
Remote  
Control Unit  
Battery  
Cover  
Terminal  
Wires  
4. Gently remove the cover of the ther-  
mostat from the base. Grasp the sides  
of the cover firmly and pull to separate  
from the base.  
9-Volt  
Battery  
5. Feed the electrical wires through the  
rectangular slots on each side of the  
base (see Figure 34, page 17).  
Black Wire  
Figure 28 - Switch Plate and Wiring  
Harness  
Battery  
Housing  
WARNING: Do not connect  
thethermostattoapowersource.  
Electricalshockand/orafirehaz-  
ard will occur.  
Receiver  
Figure 31 - Installing Battery in Hand-  
Held Remote Control Unit (GHRC Series)  
Terminal  
Wires  
Remote  
Control  
Unit  
Battery Clip  
9-Volt Battery  
Figure 32 - Installing Battery in Hand-Held  
Remote Control Unit (GHRCTA Series)  
Figure 29 - Attaching Battery to Receiver  
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OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH -  
GWMS2  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
Terminal “W”  
W
6. Connect one bare wire end to each ter-  
minal (“W” and “R”) of the thermostat  
base (see Figure 35).  
WARNING: Read and follow  
installation instructions. Instal-  
lation should be done by a quali-  
fied installer familiar with low-  
voltage wiring procedures.  
7. Install the base onto the wall with the  
provided screws.  
8. Move the temperature adjustment back  
and forth to insure the bimetal is free  
from restrictions.  
WARNING: Do not connect  
this switch to any electrical  
source! Electrical shock and/or  
fire hazard will occur.  
Terminal “R”  
9. Replace the cover onto the base. (Upon  
installation, the thermostat must be al-  
lowed to stabilize at room temperature  
for a minimum of 30 minutes for  
proper operation).  
R
1. Connect one terminal of 25 ft. wire to  
bottom contact of switch (see Figure 33)  
.
2. Connect remaining wire terminal to the  
“TH” terminal on the control valve.  
Make sure that wire terminals are in  
the positions on your unit as pictured  
in Figure 33. If wires are not “crossed”  
the thermostat will not work.  
10. Set switch on heater to Auto position.  
Figure 35 - Thermostat Base Terminals  
“W” and “R”  
11. Set the temperature adjustment to the  
desired setting. This thermostat has been  
electronically calibrated at the factory.  
No adjustment or leveling is necessary.  
3. Route the 25 ft. wire to a convenient  
location to mount your wall switch (no  
outside walls).  
Control  
Valve  
Switch on Gas  
Heater  
WARNING: Do not connect  
the switch to a power source.  
Electrical shock and/or fire haz-  
ard will occur.  
AUT  
O
OFF  
ON  
IMPORTANT: The wire may be shortened  
but must not be lengthened.  
One  
terminal of  
25 ft. wire  
To Wall  
Thermostat  
or Switch  
To Wall  
Thermostat or  
Switch  
4. Connect one bare wire end to each of  
the terminals of the provided wall switch.  
Figure 33 - Connecting Wire Terminals  
5. Install the wall switch and cover in  
the wall.  
Feed wires through  
rectangular slots  
Figure34-BackViewofThermostatBase  
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7. With control knob pressed in, press  
LIGHTING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
OPERATING  
FIREPLACE  
and release ignitor button. This will  
light pilot. The pilot is attached to the  
front burner. If needed, keep press-  
ing ignitor button until pilot lights.  
WARNING: You must operate  
this fireplace with the fireplace  
screen in place. Make sure fire-  
place screen is installed before  
running fireplace.  
FOR YOUR SAFETY  
Note: If pilot does not stay lit, con-  
tact a qualified service person or gas  
supplier for repairs. Until repairs are  
made, light pilot with match. To light  
pilot with match, see Manual Light-  
ing Procedure on page 19.  
READ BEFORE  
LIGHTING  
WARNING: If you do not fol-  
low these instructions exactly, a  
fireorexplosionmayresultcaus-  
ing property damage, personal  
injury or loss of life.  
NOTICE: During initial operation  
of new heater, burning logs will  
give off a paper-burning smell.  
Open window to vent smell. This  
will only last a few hours.  
8. Keep control knob pressed in for 30  
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30  
seconds, release control knob.  
• If control knob does not pop out  
when released, contact a qualified  
service person or gas supplier for  
repairs.  
A. This appliance has a pilot which must  
be lighted by hand. When lighting the  
pilot, follow these instructions exactly.  
1. STOP! Read the safety information,  
column 1.  
2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve  
is fully open.  
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps  
4 through 8.  
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all  
around the appliance area for gas. Be  
sure to smell next to the floor because  
some gas is heavier than air and will  
settle on the floor.  
3. Set switch in OFF position.  
9. Slightly push in and turn control  
knob counterclockwise  
ON position.  
to the  
WARNING: Burner will come  
on automatically within one  
minute when the selector switch  
is in the ON position after the  
pilot is lit.  
10. Wait one minute and switch selec-  
tor switch to the ON position to  
light burner.  
WHATTO DO IFYOU SMELL GAS  
• Do not try to light any appliance.  
Do not touch any electric switch; do  
not use any phone in your building.  
11. Set flame adjustment knob to any  
level between HI and LO.  
• Immediately call your gas supplier  
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow  
the gas supplier’s instructions.  
• If you cannot reach your gas sup-  
plier, call the fire department.  
4. Press in and turn control knob clock-  
wise  
to the OFF position.  
CAUTION:Donottrytoadjust  
heatinglevelsbyusingtheequip-  
ment shutoff valve.  
5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any  
gas. Then smell for gas, including  
near the floor. If you smell gas,  
STOP! Follow “B” in the safety in-  
formation. If you don’t smell gas, go  
to the next step.  
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  
qualified service technician or gas  
supplier. Force or attempted repair  
may result in a fire or explosion.  
WARNING: Make sure the  
selector switch is in the OFF po-  
sition when you are away from  
home for long periods of time.  
Heater will come on automati-  
cally with selector switch in the  
ON position.  
6. Press in and turn control knob coun-  
terclockwise  
to the PILOT  
position. Press in control knob for  
five (5) seconds (see Figure 36).  
D. Do not use this appliance if any part  
has been under water. Immediately  
call a qualified service technician  
to inspect the appliance and to re-  
place any part of the control sys-  
tem and any gas control which has  
been under water.  
Note: You may be running this  
heater for the first time after hook-  
ing up to gas supply. If so, the con-  
trol knob may need to be pressed in  
for 30 seconds or more. This will al-  
low air to bleed from the gas system.  
O
AUTO  
OFF  
ON  
Selector  
Switch in  
O
OFF Position  
Flame  
Adjustment  
Knob  
Control Knob  
Ignitor Button  
Figure 36 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location (Shown as Supplied,  
No Control Options)  
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IMPORTANT: Do not leave the se-  
OPTIONAL REMOTE  
OPERATING  
lector switch in the REMOTE posi-  
tion when the pilot is not lit. This will  
drain the battery.  
OPERATION  
FIREPLACE  
Note:Allremotecontrolaccessoriesmust  
bepurchasedseparately(seeAccessories,  
pages 28 and 29). Follow installation in-  
structions on page 16 of this manual.  
Continued  
IMPORTANT: Be sure to press the  
ON/OFF buttons on the hand held  
remote control unit for up to 3 sec-  
onds to assure proper operation.  
Pilot Burner  
Ignitor  
Electrode  
Thermostat Control Operation  
GHRC Series Operation:  
(Optional GHRCTA Series Only) The  
thermostat control setting on the remote 2a. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the  
controlunitcanbesettoanycomfortlevel  
between WARMER and COOLER. The  
burner will turn on and off automatically  
to maintain the comfort level you select.  
burner on and off. When turning  
burner off, the pilot will remain lit.  
Figure 37 - Pilot  
GHRCTA Series Operation:  
TO TURN OFF GAS  
TO APPLIANCE  
The ideal comfort setting will vary by 2b. Press the AUTO/ON/OFF button on  
household depending uponthe amount of  
space to be heated, the output of the cen-  
tral heating system, etc.  
the hand-held remote control (see  
Figure 39, page 20). The lights to the  
left of the button will show AUTO,  
ON, or OFF.  
• In the ON mode, the burners will  
ignite. The heater is in manual  
mode when ON is lit.  
• In theAUTO mode, the thermostat  
in the hand-held remote unit con-  
trols the room temperature. To in-  
crease the room temperature, press  
the top arrow of the TEMP button.  
To lower the room temperature,  
press the bottom arrow of the  
TEMP button. At higher settings  
the heater will run longer.  
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 Re-  
mote: Set selector switch in the OFF  
position to keep from draining battery.  
For wall thermostat operation, follow in-  
struction supplied with thermostat acces-  
sory GWMT1. For wall switch operation  
followinstructionssuppliedwithGWMS2.  
NOTICE: You must light the pilot  
before using the hand-held re-  
mote control unit. See Lighting  
Instructions on page 18.  
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot  
stays lit)  
Youmayshutofftheburnerandkeepthe  
pilot lit by doing one of the following:  
Turn control knob clockwise  
to the PILOT position.  
1. After lighting, let pilot flame burn for  
about one minute. Turn control knob  
to ON position. Adjust flame adjust-  
ment knob anywhere between HI  
and LO. Slide the selector switch to  
the REMOTE position. Note: The  
burner may light if hand-held remote  
ON button 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.  
Use remote control manual OFF button.  
• Set selector switch in the OFF position.  
MANUAL LIGHTING  
PROCEDURE  
1. Follow steps 1 through 6 under Light-  
ing Instructions, page 18.  
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, page 18.  
Flame Adjustment Knob  
Control Knob  
REMOTE  
OFF  
ON  
Selector Switch in Remote  
Position (Optional Remote Control)  
Figure 38 - Setting the Selector Switch, Control Knob, and Flame Adjustment Knob for  
Remote Operation  
Continued  
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Auto/Off/On Switch  
GWMT1 WALL  
MOUNTED  
THERMOSTAT  
OPERATING  
FIREPLACE  
Continued  
(OPTIONAL)  
IMPORTANT: This remote control  
Make sure the heater switch is on AUTO  
has been specially engineered to take  
and set the temperature adjustment on  
an air temperature sample every 5.5  
wall thermostat to the desired setting.  
minutes in the auto mode. It will not  
The thermostat has been electronically  
respond immediately to the tempera-  
calibrated at the factory and requires no  
ture setting being turned up or down.  
adjustment or leveling.  
IMPORTANT: The hand-held remote  
control unit must be near the heater.  
Upon installation, the thermostat must  
be allowed to stabilize at room tempera-  
ture for a minimum of 30 minutes for  
properoperation.Seeinstallationinstruc-  
tions on pages 16 and 17 of this manual.  
Do not keep the hand-held remote  
control unit too close to the heater.  
The thermostat on the hand-held re-  
mote control unit will heat up too  
quickly and turn the heater off.  
Figure 40 - Auto/Off/On Switch  
INSPECTING  
BURNERS  
GWMS2 WALL  
MOUNTED SWITCH  
(OPTIONAL)  
3. To turn the burner off, press the  
AUTO/ON/OFF button until OFF  
lights. The pilot will remain lit.  
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame  
patterns often.  
PILOT FLAME PATTERN  
IMPORTANT: To turn the pilot off,  
manually turn the control knob on the  
heater to the OFF position.  
Make sure the heater switch is on AUTO.  
This wall switch works just like the con-  
ventional light switch. Flip the switch up  
for on and down for off.  
Figure 41 shows a correct pilot flame pat-  
tern. Figure 42 shows an incorrect pilot  
flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is  
not properly heating the thermocouple.  
When the thermocouple cools, the heater  
will shut down.  
Increases Room  
Temperature in  
AUTO Mode  
Shows  
Temperature  
Setting  
Note: Make sure that this switch is not in  
apositiontobemistakenforalightswitch.  
This may result in the heater being inad-  
vertently turned on without the proper  
precautions being taken. See installation  
instructions on page 17 of this manual.  
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown  
in Figure 42.  
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to  
Decreases  
Room  
Temperature  
in AUTO  
Mode  
Appliance, page 19)  
see Troubleshooting, pages 22 through 24  
OPERATING BLOWER  
This blower has three settings: ON, OFF,  
andAUTO.IntheONposition,theblower  
will operate constantly. In the OFF posi-  
tion, the blower will not operate. In the  
AUTOposition,theblowerwillstartwhen  
thethermostatsensesasufficientincrease  
in firebox temperature.  
Pilot Burner  
Thermocouple  
The Log Heater  
will Automatically  
Cycle between  
Pilot and the Heat  
Setting that has  
been Selected  
Note: Your fireplace and thermostat  
blower will not turn on and off at the  
same time. The fireplace may run for  
several minutes before the blower turns  
on.Aftertheheatermodulatestothepilot  
position, the blower will continue to run.  
The blower will shut off after the firebox  
temperature decreases.  
Turns Burners  
On or Off and  
Allows You to  
Choose the  
Figure 41 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern  
Pilot Burner  
Auto Setting  
Thermocouple  
Figure 39 - Thermostat Hand-Held  
Remote Control Unit Selections  
(GHRCTA Series Only)  
Note: It is safe to operate fireplace with  
blower turned off. However, the blower  
helps distribute heated air from the  
fireplace.  
Figure 42 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern  
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4. Check the injector holder located at the  
INSPECTING  
CLEANING AND  
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.  
BURNER  
MAINTENANCE  
Continued  
BURNER FLAME PATTERN  
WARNING: Turn off fireplace  
and let cool before cleaning.  
5. Blow air into the primary air holes on  
the injector holder.  
Figure 43 shows a correct burner flame  
pattern.Figure44showsanincorrectburner  
flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame  
pattern shows sporadic, irregular flame tip-  
ping. It also shows the flame consistently  
higher than one inch above the log.  
6. In case any large clumps of dust have  
now been pushed into the burner repeat  
steps 3 and 4.  
CAUTION:Youmustkeepcon-  
trol areas, burner, and circulating  
airpassagewaysoffireplaceclean.  
Inspect these areas of fireplace  
before each use. Have fireplace  
inspected yearly by a qualified  
service person. Fireplace may  
need more frequent cleaning due  
to excessive lint from carpeting,  
bedding material, pet hair, etc.  
Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip  
on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in  
the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air  
inlet hole about two inches from where the  
pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly  
(see Figure 46). With the unit off, lightly  
blow air through the air inlet hole. You may  
blowthroughadrinkingstrawifcompressed  
air is not available.  
Note: When using the fireplace the first  
time, the flame will be orange for approxi-  
mately one hour until the log cures.  
Ifburnerflamepatternisincorrect,asshown  
in Figure 44  
• turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to  
Appliance, page 18)  
CLEANING BURNER  
INJECTOR HOLDER AND  
PILOT AIR INLET HOLE  
• see Troubleshooting, pages 22 through 24  
Injector Holder  
Top of Flame About  
One Inch Above Log  
Ports/Slots  
The primary air inlet holes allow the proper  
amount of air to mix with the gas. This  
provides a clean burning flame. 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 cre-  
ate soot. We recommend that you clean the  
unit every three months during operation  
and have heater inspected yearly by a quali-  
fied service person.  
Burner  
Tube  
Primary Air Inlet  
Holes  
Figure 43 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern  
Figure 45 - Injector Holder On Outlet  
Burner Tube  
Wealsorecommendthatyoukeeptheburner  
tube and pilot assembly clean and free of  
dustanddirt.Tocleanthesepartswerecom-  
mend using compressed air no greater than  
30 PSI. Your local computer store, hard-  
ware store, or home center may carry com-  
pressed air in a can. You can use a vacuum  
cleaner in the blow position. If using com-  
pressed air in a can, please follow the direc-  
tions on the can. If you don't follow direc-  
tions on the can, you could damage the pilot  
assembly.  
Pilot Air  
Inlet  
Hole  
Figure44-IncorrectBurnerFlamePattern  
Pilot Assembly  
Figure 46 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole  
CABINET  
1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot.  
Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty  
minutes.  
Air Passageways  
• Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air  
to clean.  
2. Inspect burner, pilot, and primary air  
inlet holes on injector holder for dust  
and dirt (see Figure 45).  
Exterior  
3. Blow air through the ports/slots and  
holes in the burner.  
• Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild  
soap and water mixture. Wipe the cabi-  
net to remove dust.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Note: For additional help, visit DESA  
International’stechnicalservicewebsite  
WARNING: Turn off heater  
and let cool before servicing.  
Only a qualified service person  
shouldserviceandrepairheater.  
CAUTION: Never use a wire,  
needle, or similar object to clean  
ODS/pilot.ThiscandamageODS/  
pilot unit.  
Note:Alltroubleshootingitemsarelistedin  
order of operation.  
OBSERVED PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
When ignitor button is pressed, there is no  
spark at ODS/pilot  
1. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- 1. Reconnect ignitor cable  
tor cable  
2. Ignitor cable pinched or wet  
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  
3. Piezo ignitor nut is loose  
4. Broken ignitor cable  
4. Replace ignitor cable  
5. Bad piezo ignitor  
5. Replace piezo ignitor  
6. Ignitor electrode broken  
7. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong  
6. Replace piezo ignitor  
7. Replace piezo ignitor  
When ignitor button is pressed, there is  
spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition  
1. Gas supply turned off or equipment 1. Turn on gas supply or open equipment  
shutoff valve closed  
shutoff valve  
2. Control knob not in PILOT position  
3. Control knob not pressed in while in  
PILOT position  
2. Turn control knob to PILOT position  
3. Press in control knob while in PILOT  
position  
4. Air in gas lines when installed  
4. Continue holding down control knob. Re-  
peat igniting operation until air is removed  
5. Contact local propane/LP gas company  
6. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and  
Maintenance, page 21) or replace ODS/  
pilot assembly  
5. Depleted gas supply  
6. ODS/pilot is clogged  
7. Gas regulator setting is not correct  
1. Control knob not fully pressed in  
7. Replace gas control  
ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when  
control knob is released  
1. Press in control knob fully  
2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control  
knob pressed in 30 seconds  
3. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open 3. Fully open manual shut-off valve  
4. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, 4. A) Contact local propane/LPgas company  
which allows thermocouple to cool,  
causing pilot flame to go out. This prob-  
lem could be caused by one or both of  
the following:  
B) Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and  
Maintenance, page 21) or replace ODS/  
pilot assembly  
A) Low gas pressure  
B) Dirty or partially clogged ODS/pilot  
5. Thermocouple connection loose at con- 5. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten  
trol valve  
1/4 turn more  
6. Thermocouple damaged  
6. Replace thermocouple  
7. Control valve damaged  
7. Replace control valve  
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Continued  
OBSERVED PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit  
1. Burner orifice clogged  
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 21) or replace burner orifice  
2. Contact local propane/LP gas company  
2. Inlet gas pressure is too low  
3. Burner orifice diameter is too small  
4. Thermopile leads disconnected or im- 4. Reconnect leads (see Wiring Diagram,  
properly connected page 25)  
3. Replace burner orifice  
5. Burners will not come on in remote 5. Replace battery in transmitter and receiver  
position  
Delayed ignition burner  
1. Manifold pressure is too low  
2. Burner orifice clogged  
1. Contact local propane/LP gas company  
2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 21) or replace burner orifice  
Burner backfiring during combustion  
1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged  
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 21) or replace burner orifice  
2. Replace damaged burner  
2. Damaged burner  
3. Gas regulator defective  
3. Replace gas control  
Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1. Not enough air  
1. Check burner for dirt and debris. If  
found, clean burner (see Cleaning and  
Maintenance, page 21)  
2. Gas regulator defective  
2. Replace gas control  
3. Residues from manufacturing processes 3. Problem will stop after a few hours  
and logs curing  
of operation  
Moisture/condensationnoticedonwindows 1. Not enough combustion/ventilation air  
1. Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti-  
lation requirements (page 5)  
Heater produces a whistling noise when 1. Turning control knob to HI position 1. Turn control knob to LO position and  
burner is lit  
when burner is cold  
2. Air in gas line  
let warm up for a minute  
2. Operate burner until air is removed from  
line. Have gas line checked by local pro-  
pane/LP gas company  
3. Air passageways on heater blocked  
3. Observe minimum installation clear-  
ances (see pages 8 through 10)  
4. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 4. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 21) or replace burner orifice  
Whitepowderresidueformingwithinburner 1. When heated, vapors from furniture pol- 1. Turn heater off when using furniture  
box or on adjacent walls or furniture  
ish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. turn into  
polish, wax, carpet cleaners, or similar  
white powder residue  
products  
Remote does not function  
1. Battery is not installed. Battery power 1. Replace 9-volt batteries in receiver and  
is low remote control  
Continued  
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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.  
• Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor’sphone.Followthe  
gas supplier’s instructions.  
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire 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., createfumes. Thesefumesmaymixwithcombustionairandcreateodors. Theseodors  
will disappear over time.  
OBSERVED PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise  
just after burner is lit or shut off  
1. Metal expanding while heating or con-  
tracting while cooling  
1. This is common with most heaters. If  
noise is excessive, contact qualified ser-  
vice person  
Heater produces unwanted odors  
1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair  
spray, glues, cleaners, chemicals, new  
carpet, etc. (See IMPORTANT state-  
ment above)  
1. Open window and ventilate room. Stop  
using odor causing products while heater  
is running  
2. Gas leak. SeeWarning statement at  
top of page  
2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-  
ing Gas Connections, page 15)  
Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates)  
1. Not enough fresh air is available  
2. Low line pressure  
3. ODS/pilot is partially clogged  
1. Open window and/or door for ventilation  
2. Contact local natural gas company  
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and  
Maintenance, page 21)  
Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF  
position  
1. Gas leak. SeeWarning statement at  
top of page  
2. Control valve defective  
1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-  
ing Gas Connections, page 15)  
2. Replace control valve  
Gas odor during combustion  
1. Foreign matter between control valve  
and burner  
1. Take apart gas tubing and remove for-  
eign matter  
2. Gas leak. SeeWarning statement at  
top of page  
2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-  
ing Gas Connections, page 15)  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Type Gas  
REPLACEMENT  
PARTS  
Btu (Variable)  
15,000/26,000  
Propane/LP Only  
Piezo  
Ignition  
Note: Use only original replacement parts.  
Thiswillprotectyourwarrantycoveragefor  
parts replaced under warranty.  
Manifold Pressure  
Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) *  
Maximum  
8" W.C.  
14"  
11"  
PARTS UNDER WARRANTY  
Minimum  
Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)  
Fireplace (including hood and screws)  
Carton  
Contact authorized dealers of this product.  
If they can’t supply original replacement  
part(s) call DESA International’s Technical  
Service Department at 1-800-323-5190 for  
referral information.  
25 7/8 x 26 13/16 x 9 3/8  
32 5/8 x 27 3/16 x 11 5/8  
Weight, pounds  
Fireplace  
Shipping  
44 1/2 lbs.  
48 lbs.  
WhencallingDESAInternational,haveready  
• your name  
* For purposes of input adjustment  
• your address  
SERVICE HINTS  
TECHNICAL  
SERVICE  
• model and serial numbers of your fireplace  
• how fireplace was malfunctioning  
• type of gas used (propane/LP or natural  
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low  
• pilot will not stay lit  
You may have further questions about in-  
stallation, operation, or troubleshooting.  
gas)  
• burner will have delayed ignition  
• fireplace will not produce specified heat  
• propane/LP gas supply may be low  
• purchase date  
If so, contact DESA International’s Techni-  
cal Service Department at 1-800-323-5190.  
Usually, we will ask you to return the defec-  
tive part to the factory.  
You can also visit DESA International’s  
technical services web site at  
When Gas Quality Is Bad  
• pilot will not stay lit  
PARTS NOT UNDER  
WARRANTY  
• burner will produce flames and soot  
• fireplace will backfire when lit  
Contact authorized dealers of this product.  
If they can’t supply original replacement  
part(s)callDESAInternational’sPartsDe-  
partment at 1-800-972-7879 for referral  
information.  
WIRING DIAGRAM  
Youmayfeelyourgaspressureistoolowor  
gas quality is bad. If so, contact your local  
propane/LP gas supplier.  
Black  
Auto  
Switch  
Off  
On  
Red  
TPTH  
Gas Control  
TPTH  
TH  
WhencallingDESAInternational,haveready  
• model number of your fireplace  
• the replacement part number  
TP  
Red  
Thermopile  
White  
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VMH26PRA  
COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE  
ILLUSTRATED  
3
PARTS  
1
BREAKDOWN  
VMH26PRA  
4
8
23  
35  
7
32  
32  
4
9
32  
3
7
10  
32  
2
25  
16  
18  
37  
4
4
32  
17  
22  
39  
36  
15  
12  
29  
38  
24  
26  
27  
40  
14  
31  
33  
34  
30  
5
20  
18  
6
11  
19  
21  
31  
28  
11  
17  
13  
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PARTS LIST  
KEY NO.  
PART NO.  
DESCRIPTION  
QTY.  
VMH26PRA  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
102633-02CK  
102624-02  
099230-02  
098304-01  
107178-02  
103209-03  
102635-02CK  
103209-01  
104281-01CJ  
102638-01  
103778-01  
102460-01  
104322-01  
104335-01CK  
102649-02CK  
102445-01  
099387-13  
098271-07  
107186-01  
101006-02  
098249-01  
103781-02  
102639-01  
101628-01  
104305-01  
103295-03CJ  
107153-01  
104313-01  
104313-02  
M10908-2  
Outer Casing Top  
Outer Casing  
Shoulder Screw  
Screw, #10 x 3/8"  
Burner  
Louvered Door  
Left and Right Side Front  
Brass Top Louver  
Firebox Hood  
Firebox Top  
ODS/Pilot Assembly  
Firebox Wrapper  
Burner Tube  
Outer Shell Base  
Branch Support  
Piezo  
1
1
14  
17  
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
25  
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
This list contains replaceable parts used in  
your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow  
the instructions listed under Replacement  
Parts on page 25 of this manual.  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
Pilot Tube  
Ignitor Cable  
Injector  
Pilot Bracket  
Nut, M5  
Gas Valve  
Baffle  
Flexible Connector  
Control Shield  
Screen Assembly  
Log Set Kit  
Right Hinge  
Left Hinge  
Hinge Screws  
Burner Support  
Hex Head #10 x .38  
Connector, Male  
Bushing  
103734-01  
M11084-26  
097809-02  
101629-01  
101629-02  
M12461-26  
103587-02CK  
099998-01  
098264-02  
103284-03  
Bushing  
Gas Valve Screws  
Plate, Switch  
Switch, Fan  
Connector, Male  
Wire Harness  
PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN  
104319-04  
Video  
1
1
1
1
103877-01  
100563-01  
103470-02  
Lighting Instructions Plate  
Warning Plate  
Hardware Package  
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COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE  
ACCESSORIES  
Purchase these fireplace accessories from  
your local dealer. If they cannot supply these  
accessories call DESA International’s Sales  
Department at 1-800-458-2472 for referral  
information. You can also write to the ad-  
dress listed on the back page of this manual.  
THERMOSTATICALLY -  
CONTROLLED BLOWER KIT  
GA3400T  
Providesbetterheatdistribution.Makesfire-  
place more efficient. Automatically turns  
off and on as needed.  
CABINET MANTEL WITH  
BUILT-IN HEARTH BASE  
AND TRADITIONAL SQUARE  
LEG STYLING  
Unfinished - GM923U  
Finished - GM922F  
EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF  
VALVE - GA5010  
For use with fireplace. A hardwood mantel  
and hearth base offers compact styling and  
completes the fireplace look. Available in a  
stained or an unfinished (ready to stain or  
paint) Oak Veneer over hardwood. Com-  
pleteassemblyinstructionsincluded.Three-  
sided brass trim kit included.  
Equipmentshutoffvalvewith1/8"NPTtap.  
CABINET MANTEL WITH  
BUILT-IN HEARTH BASE  
AND ROUNDED LEG  
STYLING  
Unfinished - GM921U  
BRASS TRIM KIT - GA6095  
Walnut Finished - GM920F  
Cherry Finished - GM924F  
(Appearance May Differ by Model)  
Optional four-sided brasstrim kit forrecessed  
built-ininstallations(whenunitisraisedoffof  
the floor). Provides a finished appearance by  
covering rough edges of wall opening.  
For use with fireplace. A hardwood mantel  
and hearth base offers compact styling and  
completes the fireplace look. Available in a  
walnut finished, cherry finished, or an un-  
finished hardwood, ready to stain or paint.  
Complete assembly instructions included.  
Three-sided brass trim kit included.  
BRASS TRIM KIT - GA6094  
(Not Shown)  
CORNER MANTEL WITH  
BUILT-IN HEARTH BASE  
Unfinished - GM721U  
Optional three-sided brass trim kit for cus-  
tom and recessed installations (when unit is  
on the floor). Provides a finished appear-  
ance by covering rough edges of wall open-  
ing. Included with all mantels.  
Finished - GM720F  
Forusewithfireplace. Space-savingmantel  
andhearthbasecornerdesignfeaturesclean,  
classic lines. Available in a walnut finish or  
an unfinished hardwood, ready to stain or  
paint. Complete assembly instructions in-  
cluded. Three-sided brass trim kit included.  
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WALL MOUNTED SWITCH  
KIT - GWMS2  
(Not Shown)  
ACCESSORIES  
Continued  
For all models. Allows convenient access to  
the operation of your gas log heater.  
W
ARMER  
COOLER  
TEMP  
AU  
T
ON  
OFF  
O
CLEANING KIT - CCK  
(Not Shown)  
RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD  
REMOTE CONTROL KIT  
GHRC SERIES  
For all models. Allows the gas log heater to  
be turned on and off by using a hand-held  
remote control.  
Your vent-free gas appliance requires regu-  
lar 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.  
RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD  
THERMOSTAT REMOTE  
CONTROL KIT - GHRCT  
SERIES  
For all models. Allows the gas log heater to  
be operated in a manually or thermostati-  
cally controlled mode. You can turn the gas  
log heater on and off without ever leaving  
the comfort of your easy chair.  
WALL MOUNTED  
THERMOSTAT KIT - GWMT1  
(Not Shown)  
Forallmodels.Allowseasywallaccesstothe  
operation of your gas log heater. This will  
allow you to thermostatically control your  
heater with the convenience of a wall switch.  
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WARRANTY INFORMATION  
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 specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written  
warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE  
DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years and five (5) years  
on stainless steel burners from the date of first 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.  
Thiswarrantyisextendedonlytotheoriginalretailpurchaser. Thiswarrantycoversthecostofpart(s)requiredtorestorethisfireplace  
to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Authorized Service Center. Warranty part(s)  
MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or DESA International who will provide original factory  
replacement parts. Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty. The fireplace MUST be installed by a  
qualified 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 fireplace 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 AND FIVE (5) YEARS ON  
STAINLESS STEEL BURNERS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE; AND DESA INTERNATIONAL’S LIABILITY IS  
HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA INTERNATIONAL SHALL NOT BE  
LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES.  
Somestatesdonotallowalimitationonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylastsoranexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequential  
damages, so the above limitation on implied warranties, or exclusion or limitation on damages may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.  
For information about this warranty write:  
INTERNATIONAL  
2701 Industrial Drive  
P.O. Box 90004  
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004  
107034 01  
107034-01  
REV. B  
09/00  
NOT A UPC  
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