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VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS
MINI-HEARTH® HEATER
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
VMH3000TNSA
15,000 to 30,000 Btu/Hr
with Thermostat
Shown with Optional
Mantel Which Features
a Built-In Base
WARNING:Improperinstalla-
WARNING:Iftheinformationinthismanualisnot
tion, adjustment, alteration,
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
service, or maintenance can
causing property damage, personal injury, or
causeinjuryorpropertydam-
loss of life.
age. Refer to this manual for
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
correct installation and op-
erational procedures. For as-
sistance or additional infor-
mation consult a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
— 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:Thisisanunvented
gas-fired heater. It uses air
(oxygen) from the room in
whichitisinstalled.Provisions
for adequate combustion and
ventilation air must be pro-
vided. Refer to Air For Com-
bustion and Ventilation sec-
tion on page 5 of this manual.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed
byaqualifiedinstaller,serviceagency,orthe
gas supplier.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufac-
tured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the types of gas indicated on the rating plate.
This appliance is not converrtible for use with other gases.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.
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Note: Do not remove
Lighting and Warning
Plates from heater
PRODUCT
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLING HEATER
IDENTIFICATION
Control Knob
Tools Required:
Ignitor Button
• Phillips screwdriver
• 5/16" hex wrench
• slotted screwdriver
Lighting and
Warning Plates
Removing Front Panel Of Heater
1. Remove two screws near bottom cor-
ners of front panel with Phillips screw-
driver.
Heater
Cabinet
Screen
2. Pull bottom of front panel forward, then
down (see Figure 2) .
Front
Panel
Log
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Gas Log Propane/LP Gas Space Heater
PRODUCT
FEATURES
UNPACKING
Figure2-RemovingFrontPanelofHeater
Installing Hood
1. Remove hood from protective tray.
CAUTION: Do not remove the
metal data plates attached to the
heater base assembly. The data
platescontainimportantwarranty
information.
SAFETY DEVICE
2. Locate 4 black sheet metal screws in-
side hardware pack.
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff
system. The ODS/pilot is a required feature
for vent-free room heaters. The ODS/pilot
shuts off the heater if there is not enough
fresh air.
3. Place hood on deflector and line up
holes (see Figure 3, page 4).
1. Remove heater from carton.
4. Secure hood to deflector with 4 black
sheet metal screws.
2. Remove all protective packaging ap-
plied to heater for shipment.
Note:Side of hood should be on the outside
flange of deflector.
3. Make sure your heater includes two
hardware packets.
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM
This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system
requires no matches, batteries, or other
sources to light heater.
4. Check heater for any shipping damage.
If heater is damaged, promptly inform
dealer where you bought heater.
Installing Log
Note: For easier installation, lay heater on
its back.
THERMOSTATIC HEAT
CONTROL
1. With Phillips screwdriver, remove two
screws holding screen in place. Remove
screen.
2. Remove log from inside of deflector.
Discard protective packaging.
3. Gently slide log between log retaining
brackets on deflector assembly (see Fig-
ure 3, page 4). The log should fit firmly
against bottom of log retaining brackets.
4. Reattach screen using two screws re-
moved in step 1.
This heater has a thermostat sensing bulb
andacontrolvalve. Thisresultsinthegreat-
est heater comfort. This can also result in
lower gas bills.
Continued
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5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim
ASSEMBLY
in slot on mitered edge of side brass
trim (see Figure 5).
Continued
6. While firmly holding edges of brass
trim together, tighten both set screws
on the adjusting plate with slotted
screwdriver.
Deflector
Log
Heater
Cabinet
Hood
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side.
8. Place the assembled trim on front of
heater cabinet. Attach on top and sides
with four brass screws included in hard-
ware package (see Figure 6).
Front Panel
Sheet Metal
Screw
Log
Retaining
Brackets
9. Reattach front panel to heater if you are
going to mount the heater to the base.
Do not reattach front panel at this time
if you are going to mount heater to wall.
Truss-
Head
Screw
Nut
Top Brass
Trim
Burner Shield
Adjusting
Plate
Side Brass
Trim
Screw
Set
Screws
Screen
Brass Front Trim
Screw
Shim
Figure 3 - Assembling Heater
Slot
Mitered Edge
Brass Front
Trim
Front Panel
Slot
WARNING: Always have
burnershieldandscreeninplace
beforeoperatingheater.Thispre-
ventsexcessivetemperatureson
heater surfaces.
Figure 5 - Assembling Brass Trim
Screws
Failure to position the parts in
accordance with these diagrams
or failure to use only parts spe-
cificallyapprovedwiththisheater
mayresultinpropertydamageor
personal injury.
Assembled
Brass Trim
Nut
Truss-Head
Screw
Figure 4 - Attaching Brass Front Trim to
Front Panel
Attaching Brass Front Trim to
Front Panel
1. Locate brass front trim in brass trim
package.
Assembling and Attaching
Brass Trim
1. Remove packaging from remaining
three pieces of brass trim.
2. Slide the head of two truss-head screws
from hardware packet into each end of
brass front trim (see Figure 4).
2. Locate four brass screws, two adjust-
ing plates with set screws, and two
shims in the hardware packet.
Figure 6 - Attaching Brass Trim to Heater
3. Line up screws with holes in front panel
(see Figure 3). Insert screws in holes.
Attach nuts from inside of front panel.
Tighten with wrench.
3. Align shim under adjusting plate as
shown in Figure 5.
4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim
in slot on mitered edge of top brass trim
(see Figure 5).
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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.
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
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.
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
iftherearedoorlesspassagewaysorventila-
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 (6x10-11 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 Heater Lo-
cation, page 6.
Continued
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AIR FOR
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
Continued
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION
Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space
Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space.
Space:Includestheroominwhichyouwillinstallheaterplusanyadjoiningroomswithdoorlesspassagewaysorventilationgrillsbetween
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 heater
Gas water heater*
Gas furnace
___________________Btu/Hr
___________________Btu/Hr
___________________Btu/Hr
___________________Btu/Hr
___________________Btu/Hr
Example:
30,000
30,000
60,000
Gas water heater
Vent-free heater +
Btu/Hr
Btu/Hr
Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater
Gas fireplace logs
Total
=
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)
60,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides an unconfined space, remove door to 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 heater, 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
Grills
into Adjoining
Room,
Ventilation Air From Inside
Building
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 7). You can also
remove door into adjoining room (see op-
tion 3, Figure 7). 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"
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.
Figure 7 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building
Ventilated
Attic
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.
Outlet
Air
To Attic
To
Crawl
Space
Inlet
Air
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for
inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a
thermostat-controlledpowervent.Heatedair
enteringtheatticwillactivatethepowervent.
Ventilated
Crawl Space
Inlet Air
Figure 8 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
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LOCATING HEATER
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: This heater cre-
ates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall sur-
faces next to heater. Installing
heater next to vinyl or cloth wall
coverings or operating heater
where impurities (such as to-
bacco smoke, aromatic candles,
cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene
lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may
discolor walls.
WARNING:Maintainthemini-
mumclearancesshowninFigure
9.Ifyoucan,providegreaterclear-
ancesfromfloor,ceiling,andjoin-
ing wall.
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.
You can locate heater on floor. The op-
tional hearth base is needed. You can also
install optional decorative mantels on the
heater (some mantels require the hearth
base). IMPORTANT: Only use optional
mantels and hearth base specified in this
manual. Purchase the optional mantel and
hearth base from your dealer. See Accesso-
ries, page 23.
IMPORTANT:Vent-freeheatersaddmois-
ture to the air. Although this is beneficial,
installing heater in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form
from too much moisture. See Air for Com-
bustion and Ventilation, pages 5 through 7.
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must install heater.
Follow all local codes.
The heater may also be mounted on a wall.
Youcannotuseoptionalmantelifmounting
heater on a wall.
CAUTION: If you install the
heater in a home garage
• heaterpilotandburnermustbe
at least 18 inches above floor.
• locateheaterwheremovingve-
hicle will not hit it.
CHECK GAS TYPE
WARNING: Never install the
heater
Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is
not natural gas, do not install heater. Call
dealer where you bought heater for proper
type heater.
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing, or other flammable
objectsarelessthan36inches
from the front, top, or sides of
the heater
Forconvenienceandefficiency,installheater
• where there is easy access for operation,
inspection, and service.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Beforeinstallingheater,makesureyouhave
the items listed below.
• in coldest part of room.
• as a fireplace insert
An optional fan kit is available from your
dealer. See Accessories, page 23. If plan-
ning to use fan, locate heater near an electri-
cal outlet.
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• ground joint union
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CEILING
36"
Minimum
6"
Minimum
From
• tee joint
Sides Of
Heater
• pipe wrench
*
An CSA design-certified equipment
shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an ac-
ceptable alternative to test gauge connec-
tion. Purchase the optional CSA design-
certifiedequipmentshutoffvalvefromyour
dealer. See Accessories, page 23.
Left
Side
Right
Side
Minimum to
Top Surface
of Carpeting,
Tile, or Other
Combustible
Material
3"
FLOOR
Figure9-MountingClearancesAsViewed
From Front of Heater
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Marking Screw Locations
INSTALLATION OPTIONS
INSTALLATION
1. Tape mounting bracket to wall where
heater will be located. Make sure
mounting bracket is level.
Continued
There are three options for mounting this
heater.
THERMOSTAT SENSING
BULB
A. Mounting heater to wall
B. Mounting heater to optional hearth base
WARNING:Maintainminimum
clearances shown in Figure 11. If
you can, provide greater clear-
ancesfromfloorandjoiningwall.
The thermostat sensing bulb has been placed
insidetheheaterforprotectionduringshipping.
C. Mounting heater to optional mantel
(some mantels require the hearth base)
Locating Thermostat Sensing
Bulb
1. Remove front panel of heater (see Fig-
ure 2, page 3).
A. MOUNTING HEATER TO
WALL
2. Mark screw locations on wall (see Fig-
ure 11).
Mounting Bracket
Note: Only mark last hole on each end
of mounting bracket. Insert mounting
screws through these holes only.
2. Locate thermostat sensing bulb just
under burner assembly.
Themountingbracketislocatedinthepack-
age tray. Remove mounting bracket from
tray.
IMPORTANT: Attach thermostat sensing
bulb to back of heater for proper operation.
3. Remove tape and mounting bracket
from wall.
Methods For Attaching
Mounting Bracket To Wall
Attaching Thermostat Sensing
Bulb
1. Remove thermostat sensing bulb from
holders inside heater. Route through
slot opening in bottom of heater.
11"
Min.
16"
Only use last hole on each end of mounting
bracket to attach bracket to wall. These two
holes are 16 inches apart from their centers.
Attach mounting bracket to wall in one of
two ways.
Only Insert Mounting
Screws Through Last
Hole On Each End
18 3/4
Min.
"
2. Place clamp on thermostat sensing bulb
as shown in Figure 10. Clamp is pro-
vided in hardware package.
AjdoingWal
1. Attaching to wall stud
2. Attaching to wall anchor
Floor
3. Snap clamp into upper mounting hole
as shown in Figure 10. Mounting hole
is located on lower left edge on back
of heater. Make sure the thermostat
sensing bulb is pointing up.
Attaching To Wall Stud: This method pro-
vides the strongest hold. Insert mounting
screws through mounting bracket and into
wall studs.
Figure 11 - Mounting Bracket Clearances
Attaching Mounting Bracket To
Wall
Attaching To Wall Anchor: This method
allows you to attach mounting bracket to
hollow walls (wall areas between studs) or
to solid walls (concrete or masonry).
Thermostat
Sensing Bulb
Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and
spacers are in hardware package. The hard-
ware package is provided with heater.
Decidewhichmethodbettersuitsyourneeds.
Eithermethodwillprovideasecureholdfor
the mounting bracket.
Clamp
Attaching To Wall Stud Method
Forattachingmountingbrackettowallstuds.
1. Drill holes at marked locations using
9/64" drill bit.
Figure 10 - Attaching Thermostat Sens-
ing Bulb
2. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line
up last hole on each end of bracket with
holes drilled in wall.
3. Insert mounting screws through bracket
and into wall studs.
4. Tighten screws until mounting bracket
is firmly fastened to wall studs.
Continued
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Placing Heater On Mounting
Bracket
1. Locate two horizontal slots on back 1. Locate two bottom mounting holes.
Installing Bottom Mounting
Screws
INSTALLATION
Continued
Attaching To Wall Anchor Method
panel of heater.
These holes are near bottom on back
panel of heater (see Figure 15).
For attaching mounting bracket to hollow
walls (wall areas between studs) or solid
walls (concrete or masonry).
2. Place heater onto mounting bracket.
Slide horizontal slots onto stand-out 2. Mark screw locations on wall.
tabs on mounting bracket.
3. Remove heater from mounting bracket.
1. Drill holes at marked locations using
5/16" drill bit. For solid walls (concrete
or masonry), drill at least 1" deep.
4. If installing bottom mounting screws
Horizontal Slots
into hollow or solid wall, install wall
anchors. Follow steps 1 through 4 un-
der Attaching To Wall Anchor Method.
If installing bottom mounting screw
into wall stud, drill holes at marked lo-
cations using 9/64" drill bit.
2. Fold wall anchor as shown in Figure 12.
Stand-Out
Tab
3. Insert wall anchor (wings first) into
hole. Tap anchor flush to wall.
4. For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red
key into wall anchor. Push red key to
“pop” open anchor wings.
5. Replace heater onto mounting bracket.
6. Place spacers between bottom mount-
ing holes and wall anchor or drilled hole.
IMPORTANT: Do not hammer key!
Mounting Bracket
(attached to wall)
For thick walls (over 1/2" thick) or solid
walls, do not pop open wings.
7. Hold spacer in place with one hand.
With other hand, insert mounting screw
through bottom mounting hole and
spacer. Place tip of screw in opening
of wall anchor or drilled hole.
Figure 14 - Mounting Heater Onto Mount-
ing Bracket
5. Place mounting bracket onto wall. Line
up last hole on each end of bracket with
wall anchors.
8. Tighten both screws until heater is
firmly secured to wall. Do not over
tighten.
6. Insert mounting screws through bracket
and into wall anchors.
7. Tighten screws until mounting bracket
is firmly fastened to wall.
Note: Do not replace front panel at this
time. Replace front panel after making
gas connections and checking for leaks
(see pages 12 and 13).
Figure 12 - Folding Anchor
Figure 15 - Installing Bottom Mounting
Screws
Figure 13 - Popping Open Anchor Wings
For Thin Walls
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Mounting Heater to Optional
Hearth Base
1. Lay heater on its back on a table with
the bottom of heater overhanging the
edge of the table.
Securing Hearth Base to Floor
INSTALLATION
1. Position hearth base in desired location.
Mark holes for drilling (See Figure 16).
Remove hearth base.
Continued
B. MOUNTING HEATER ON
OPTIONAL HEARTH BASE
2. For carpeted floor, make a small cut
with a sharp knife at marked locations
before drilling.
2. Remove 2 shipping screws in bottom
of heater. Discard shipping screws.
Tools needed:
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• slotted screwdriver
If securing to a wood floor, drill a 3/4"
deep hole using a 1/8" diameter drill
bit. Do not use anchors in wood floors.
3. Line up mounting holes on top of hearth
base with holes in bottom of heater (see
Figure 16).
• electric drill (if securing base to floor)
If securing to a concrete floor, drill a 1
3/8" deep hole using a 1/4" diameter
concrete drill bit. Completely insert an-
chors into each hole.
The optional hearth base kit includes the
following:
4. Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure
hearth base to heater with four sheet
metal screws (see Figure 16).
• Hearth Base
5. Stand heater up on base.
• 4 Wood Screws
• 4 Sheet Metal Screws
• Brass Base Trim
• Hearth Insert
3. Mount heater to hearth base following
steps under Mounting Heater to Op-
tional Hearth Base. After mounting
heater, position heater and hearth base
over drilled holes. With slotted screw-
driver, secure hearth base to floor with
four wood screws.
6. Place hearth insert in hearth base as
shown in Figure 17.
7. Assemble brass trim (see steps 1
through 7 under Assembling and At-
taching Brass Trim, page 4).
• 4 Anchors
• 2 Brass Screws
8. Slide base trim on heater base. Attach
brass trim to base with two brass screws
included as shown in Figure 17.
Note: It is an option to secure “A” model
hearthbasetofloor. Youmustsecurethe“B”
and “C” model hearth bases to floor. To
secure hearth base to floor, follow instruc-
tionsunderSecuringHearthBasetoFloor.If
not securing hearth base to floor, proceed to
Mounting Heater to Optional Hearth Base.
Bottom of Heater
Shipping Screw
Hearth
Insert
Base
Screw
Mounting
Holes
Brass Base
Trim
Sheet Metal
Screw
Figure17-PlacingHearthInsertonHeater
Base and Attaching Brass Base Trim
Holes for Securing
Heater to Floor
Figure 16 - Attaching Heater to Hearth
Base
Continued
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INSTALLATION
CAUTION:Usepipejointseal-
ant that is resistant to liquid pe-
troleum (LP) gas.
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Inter-
nally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
yourlocalcodes. Usepipeof1/2"
or greater diameter to allow
proper gas volume to heater. If
pipe is too small, undue loss of
pressure will occur.
Continued
C. MOUNTING HEATER TO
OPTIONAL MANTEL
We recommend that you install a sediment
trap in supply line as shown in Figure 18.
Locate sediment trap where it is within
reach for cleaning. Install in piping system
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 heater controls. If sediment trap
is not installed or is installed wrong, heater
may not run properly.
See Instructions Included
With Mantel Kit
Assembling Mantel
IMPORTANT: Only use the optional man-
tels specified in this manual. See Accesso-
ries, page 23 for proper mantel kits. This
heater is only approved for use with models
GMF800/GMU801 series, GM900F/
GM901Useries,GM902F/GM903Useries,
GM700F/GM701U series, and GM702F/
GM703Useriesmantelkits.Usinganyother
mantel will void the CSA approval for this
heater.OnlyusemodelsGMF800/GMU801
series,GM900F/GM901Useries,GM902F/
GM903Useries,GM700F/GM701Useries,
and GM702F/GM703U series mantels with
this heater. Do not use these mantels with
any other product.
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 18).
IMPORTANT:Holdpressureregulatorwith
wrench when connecting it to gas piping
and/or fittings.
IMPORTANT:Installanequipmentshutoff
valve in an accessible location. The equip-
ment shutoff valve is for turning on or
shutting off the gas to the appliance.
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 heater valves.
Note: Burner bracket
not shown for clarity
CONNECTING TO GAS
SUPPLY
Pressure
Regulator
WARNING:Thisappliancere-
quires a 3/8" NPT (National Pipe
Thread) inlet connection to the
pressure regulator.
3/8" NPT
Pipe Nipple
Tee Joint
Reducer
Bushing to
1/8" NPT
Heater Cabinet
Ground
Union
Joint
WARNING: A qualified service
personmustconnectheatertogas
supply. Follow all local codes.
Test Gauge
Connection *
1/8" NPT
Plug Tap
Equipment Shutoff
Valve *
WARNING: Never connect
heater to private (non-utility) gas
wells. This gas is commonly
known as wellhead gas.
From Gas Meter
(5" W.C. to 10.5"
W.C. Pressure)
Tee Joint
Pipe
Nipple
Sediment
Trap
IMPORTANT: Check gas line pressure be-
fore connecting heater to gas line. Gas line
pressure must be no greater than 14 inches
of water. If gas line pressure is higher,
heater regulator damage could occur.
Cap
3" Minimum
Figure 18 - Gas Connection
* An CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable
alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA design-certified equipment
shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 23.
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Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
Pressure Testing Heater Gas
Connections
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-
ure 19).
INSTALLATION
Continued
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-
ure 19).
CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS
2. Pressurize supply piping system by
either using compressed air or open-
ing main gas valve located on or near
gas meter.
2. Open main gas valve located on or near
gas meter.
WARNING: Test all gas pip-
ing and connections for leaks
after installing or servicing. Cor-
rect all leaks at once.
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in
the OFF position.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to
equipment shutoff valve (see Figure
20). 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 20). Apply mixture of liquid soap
and water to gas joints. Bubbles form-
ing show a leak.
WARNING:Neveruseanopen
flame to check for a leak. Apply a
mixture of liquid soap and water
toalljoints.Bubblesformingshow
a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light heater (see Operating Heater,
pages 14 and 15). Check all other in-
ternal joints for leaks.
Equipment
Shutoff
Open
Valve
Pressure Testing Gas Supply
Piping System
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 14).
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)
8. Replace front panel.
Closed
1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance
main gas valve (control valve) and equip-
ment shutoff valve from gas supply pip-
ing system. Pressures in excess of 1/2
psig will damage heater regulator.
Figure 19 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Thermostat Gas
Valve Location
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where
equipment shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by
either using compressed air or open-
ing main gas valve located on or near
gas meter.
Gas Meter
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.
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect heater and equipment
shutoff valve to gas supply. Check re-
connected fittings for leaks.
Figure 20 - Checking Gas Joints
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7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING
HEATER
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob.
• If control knob does not pop up
when released, contact a qualified
service person or gas supplier for
repairs.
1. STOP! Read the safety information
in column 1.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve
is fully open.
READ BEFORE
LIGHTING
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps
3 through 7. This heater has a safety
interlock system. Wait one (1) minute
before lighting pilot again.
3. Turn control knob clockwise
to the OFF position.
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly, a
fireorexplosionmayresultcaus-
ing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
4. 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, column 1. If you don’t
smell gas, go to the next step.
8. Push knob in slightly and turn con-
trol knob counterclockwise
to desired heating level. The main
burner should light. Set control knob
to any heat level between HI and LO.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must
be lighted by hand. When lighting the
pilot, follow these instructions exactly.
5. Turn control knob counterclockwise
to PILOT position. Press in
control knob for five (5) seconds (see
Figure 21).
CAUTION:Donottrytoadjust
heatinglevelsbyusingtheequip-
ment shutoff valve.
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.
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. This will allow air to
bleed from the gas system.
Thermocouple
Ignitor Electrode
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL
GAS
Pilot Burner
• 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 neighbor’s phone. Follow
the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas sup-
plier, call the fire department.
6. With control knob pressed in, push
down and release ignitor button.
This will light pilot. The pilot is at-
tached to the front of burner. If
needed, keep pressing ignitor but-
ton until pilot lights.
Figure 22 - Pilot
Note: If pilot does not stay lit, refer
to Troubleshooting, pages 16 through
18. Also contact a qualified service
person or gas supplier for repairs.
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.
TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
Until repairs are made, light pilot with Shutting Off Heater
match. To light pilot with match, see
Manual Lighting Procedure, page 15.
1. Turn control knob clockwise
to the OFF position.
Note:Knob must be depressed slightly.
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 replace
any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been un-
der water.
Ignitor Button
Control Knob
2. Turn off all electric power to the ap-
pliance if service is to be performed.
LO
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot
stays lit)
P I L O T
O F F
H I
Turn control knob clockwise
the PILOT position.
to
IGNITOR
Note: Knob must be depressed slightly.
Figure 21 - Control Knob In The OFF
Position
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BURNER FLAME PATTERN
OPERATING
INSPECTING
BURNER
Figure 25 shows a correct burner flame
pattern.Figure26showsanincorrectburner
flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame
patternshowsyellowtippingoftheflame. It
also shows the flame higher than one inch
above the log.
HEATER
Continued
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame
pattern often.
THERMOSTAT
CONTROL OPERATION
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
The thermostatic control used on this
heater differs from standard thermostats.
Standard thermostats simply turn on and
off the burner. The thermostat used on
this heater senses the room temperature.
The thermostat adjusts the amount of gas
flow to the burner. This increases or de-
creases the burner flame height. At times
the room may exceed the set temperature.
Figure23showsacorrectpilotflamepattern.
Figure 24 shows an incorrect pilot flame
pattern.Theincorrectpilotflameisnottouch-
ing the thermocouple. This will cause the
thermocouple to cool. When the thermo-
couple cools, the heater will shut down.
Note: When using the heater the first time,
the flame will be yellow for approximately
one hour until the log cures.
WARNING: If yellow tipping
occurs, your heater could pro-
duce increased levels of carbon
monoxide. If burner flame pat-
tern shows yellow tipping, follow
instructions,bottomofthispage.
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 24
If so, the burner will shut off. The burner • turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to
willcyclebackonwhenroomtemperature
drops below the set temperature.
Appliance, page 14)
• see Troubleshooting, pages 16 through 18
NOTICE: Do not mistake orange
flames with yellow tipping. Dirt
or other fine particles enter the
heater and burn causing brief
patches of orange flame.
The control knob can be set to any heat
level between HI and LO.
Thermocouple
Pilot Burner
Note: The thermostat sensing bulb mea-
sures the temperature of air near the
heatercabinet.Thismaynotalwaysagree
with room temperature (depending on
housing construction, installation loca-
tion, room size, open air temperatures,
etc.). Frequent use of your heater will let
you determine your own comfort levels.
Ifburnerflamepatternisincorrect,asshown
in Figure 26
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 14)
Figure 23 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
• see Troubleshooting, pages 16 through 18
MANUAL LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
Top of Flame Even
With Top of Log
Thermocouple
Pilot Burner
1. Remove front panel (see Figure 2,
page 3).
2. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Light-
ing Instructions, page 14.
3. With control knob pressed in, strike
match. Hold match to pilot until pi-
lot lights.
Figure 25 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern
Figure 24 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
4. Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob. Now
follow step 8 under Lighting Instruc-
tions, page 14.
Yellow Tipping
5. Replace front panel.
Figure26-IncorrectBurnerFlamePattern
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Note: For additional help, visit DESA
International’stechnicalservicewebsite
CAUTION: Never use a wire,
WARNING: Turn off and un-
plug heater and let cool before
servicing. Only a qualified ser-
vice person should service and
repair heater.
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 1. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong
spark at ODS/pilot 2. Ignitor electrode broken
1. Replace ignitor
2. Replace ignitor
3. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- 3. Reconnect ignitor cable
tor cable
4. Ignitor cable pinched or wet
4. Free ignitor cable if pinched by any
metal or tubing. Keep ignitor cable dry
5. Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to
heater cabinet. Nut is located inside
heater cabinet at top
5. Piezo ignitor nut is loose
6. Broken ignitor cable
7. Bad piezo ignitor
6. Replace ignitor cable
7. Replace piezo ignitor
When ignitor button is pressed, there is 1. Gas supply turned off or equipment 1. Turn on gas supply or open equipment
spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition
shutoff valve closed
shutoff valve
2. Control knob not in PILOT position
2. Turn control knob to PILOT position
3. Control knob not pressed in while in 3. Press in control knob while in PILOT
PILOT position
position
4. Air in gas lines when installed
4. Continue holding down control knob.
Repeat igniting operation until air is re-
moved
5. ODS/pilot is clogged
5. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 19) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly
6. Gas regulator setting is not correct
6. Replace gas regulator
ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when 1. Control knob not fully pressed in
1. Press in control knob fully
control knob is released
2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control
knob pressed in 30 seconds
3. Safety interlock system has been triggered 3. Wait one minute for safety interlock sys-
tem to reset. Repeat ignition operation
4. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open 4. Fully open equipment shutoff valve
5. Thermocouple connection loose at con- 5. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4
trol valve
turn more
6. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, 6. A) Contact local natural gas 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 19) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly
A) Low gas pressure
B) Dirty or partially clogged ODS/pilot
7. Thermocouple damaged
8. Control valve damaged
7. Replace thermocouple
8. Replace control valve
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
OBSERVED PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit
1. Burner orifice is clogged
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 19) or replace burner orifice
2. Burner orifice diameter is too small
3. Inlet gas pressure is too low
2. Replace burner orifice
3. Contact local natural gas company
Delayed ignition of burner
1. Manifold pressure is too low
2. Burner orifice is clogged
1. Contact local natural gas company
2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 19) or replace burner orifice
Burner backfiring during combustion
1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 19) or replace burner orifice
2. Replace burner
2. Burner damaged
3. Gas regulator defective
3. Replace gas regulator
Yellow flame during burner combustion
1. Not enough air
1. Check burner for dirt and debris. If
found, clean burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 19)
2. Gas regulator defective
2. Replace gas regulator
Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1. Residues from manufacturing processes 1. Problem will stop after a few hours of
operation
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
natural gas company
3. Air passageways on heater blocked
3. Observe minimum installation clear-
ances (see Figure 9, page 8)
4. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 4. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 19) 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
white powder residue
polish, wax, carpet cleaners, or similar
products
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., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors.
OBSERVED PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REMEDY
Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise 1. Metal expanding while heating or con-
1. This is common with most heaters. If
noise is excessive, contact qualified ser-
vice person
just after burner is lit or shut off
tracting while cooling
Heater produces unwanted odors
1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair
spray, glues, etc. (see IMPORTANT
statement above)
1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor caus-
ing 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 13)
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 19)
Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF 1. Gas leak. SeeWarning statement at
1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
ing Gas Connections, page 13)
2. Replace control valve
position
top of page
2. Control valve defective
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 13)
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4. Check the injector holder located at the
end of the burner tube again. Remove
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
REPLACEMENT
any large particles of dust, dirt, lint, or PARTS
pet hairs with a soft cloth or vacuum
Note: Use only original replacement parts.
Thiswillprotectyourwarrantycoveragefor
parts replaced under warranty.
cleaner nozzle.
WARNING: Turn off heater
and let cool before cleaning.
5. In case any large clumps of dust have
now been pushed into the burner repeat
steps 3 and 4.
PARTS UNDER WARRANTY
CAUTION: You must keep
control areas, burner, and circu-
lating air passageways of heater
clean. Inspect these areas of
heater before each use. Have
heaterinspectedyearlybyaquali-
fied service person. Heater may
needmorefrequentcleaningdue
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 28). With the unit off, lightly
blow air through the air inlet hole. You may
blowthroughadrinkingstrawifcompressed
air is not available.
Contact authorized dealers of this product.
If they can’t supply original replacement
part(s), call DESA International’s Techni-
cal Service Department at 1-800-323-5190
for referral information.
WhencallingDESAInternational,haveready
• 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
Ports/Slots
Injector
CLEANING BURNER
INJECTOR HOLDER AND
PILOT AIR INLET HOLE
Holder
Primary Air
Inlet Hole
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.
Usually, we will ask you to return the defec-
tive part to the factory.
Burner
Tube
PARTS NOT UNDER
WARRANTY
Contact authorized dealers of this product.
If they can’t supply original replacement
part(s), call DESA International’s Parts
Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral
information.
Figure 27 - Injector Holder On Outlet
Burner Tube
Pilot Air Inlet Hole
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 coulddamage the pilot
assembly.
WhencallingDESAInternational,haveready
• model number of your heater
• the replacement part number
SERVICE HINTS
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low
• pilot will not stay lit
Pilot
Assembly
Figure 28 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole
• burner(s) will have delayed ignition
• heater will not produce specified heat
CABINET
1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot.
Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty Air Passageways
When Gas Quality Is Bad
• pilot will not stay lit
minutes.
• Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air
2. Inspect burner, pilot, and primary air
inlet holes on injector holder for dust
and dirt (see Figure 27).
to clean.
• burner(s) will produce flames and soot
• heater will backfire when lit
Exterior
• Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild
soap and water mixture. Wipe the cabi-
net to remove dust.
3. Blow air through the ports/slots and
holes in the burner.
Youmayfeelyourgaspressureistoolowor
gas quality is bad. If so, contact your local
natural gas supplier.
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ILLUSTRATED
27
PARTS
24
8
BREAKDOWN
VMH3000TNSA
25
23
7
26
10
16
20
6
13
18
17
12
11
14
6
5
10
9
21
15
19
1
1
1
28
22
1
3
4
1
2
1
1
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This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed
under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual.
PARTS LIST
VMH3000TNSA
KEY
NO.
VMH3000TNSA
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION
QTY.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
098304-01
100566-01CK
100573-01BR
100568-02
107122-01
098303-02
099066-01
M11084-26
107058-01
098271-03
098249-01
107485-01
103447-01
099387-03
103845-12
NJF-8C
099415-11
103408-01
105293-01
105292-01
107218-01
107060-01
105291-01
105556-01
097159-04
099211-01
104373-02
107061-01
Screw, #10 x 3/8"
Front Panel
19
1
1
1
1
4
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
Screen Assembly
Burner Shield
Log, Service Kit
Screw, #8 x 3/8"
Mounting Bracket
Screw, #10 x 3/8"
Deflector Unit
Ignitor Cable
Nut, M5
ODS/Pilot Assembly
Burner
3/16" Pilot Tubing
Injector
Nut, Hex
Pressure Regulator
Burner Bracket
3/8" Outlet (Burner) Tubing
3/8" Inlet Tubing
Deflector Baffle
Log Strap
Thermostat Gas Valve
Cabinet
Piezo Ignitor
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
Screw, #10 x 2.5"
Baffle
Hood
PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN
100562-01
100563-01
101899-01
100769-02
100642-01
100565-01
101416-44
Lighting Instructions Plate
Warning Plate
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Brass Trim Assembly
Brass Trim Hardware
Hardware Package
Warning Plate Fastener Kit
Instructional Video
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NATURAL GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS
SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL
SERVICE
You may have further questions about in-
stallation, operation, or Trouble Shooting.
If so, contact DESA International’s Techni-
cal Service Department at 1-800-323-5190.
Btu (Variable)
Type Gas
15,000/30,000
Natural Only
Piezo
Ignition
Pressure Regulator Setting
Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) *
Maximum
Minimum
Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)
3" W.C.
10.5"
5"
You can also visit DESA International’s
technical service web site at
Heater
Carton
23.75 x 25.9 x 8.5
25.8 x 28.7 x 10.1
Weight (pounds)
Heater
29
35
Shipping
* For purposes of input adjustment
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OWNER’S MANUAL
ACCESSORIES
Purchasetheseheateraccessoriesfromyour
local dealer. If they can not supply these
accessoriescallDESAInternational’sSales
Department at 1-800-458-2472 for infor-
mation. You can also write to the address
listed on the back page of this manual.
HEARTH BASE - GHB802
Series
CORNER MANTEL
Unfinished - GM703U Series
Finished - GM702F Series
For locating heater on the floor. Includes
brass trim. Complete installation instruc-
tions included.
Forusewithheater. Featuresabuilt-inbase.
Space-savingcornerdesignfeaturingclean,
classic lines. Available in a walnut finish or
an unfinished hardwood, ready to stain or
paint. Complete assembly and installation
instructions included.
EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF
VALVE - GA5010
Equipmentshutoffvalvewith1/8"NPTtap.
FAN KITS
GA3100A - Manually-
Controlled
GA3200TA - Thermostatically-
Controlled
PREMIER MANTEL
Unfinished - GM903U Series
Finished - GM902F Series
White Lacquer Finish - GM904W
(differs slightly from illustration)
Forusewithheater. Featuresabuilt-inbase.
Sturdy hardwood construction with classic
styling and attractive molding. Available in
a walnut finish or an unfinished hardwood,
ready to stain or paint. Complete assembly
and installation instructions included.
Provides better heat distribution. Makes
heater more efficient. Complete installation
and operating instructions included.
CLEANING KIT - GCK
(Not Shown)
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.
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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
VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS MINI-HEARTH® HEATERS
DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years 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.
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 Authorized Service Center. Warranty part(s)
MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or DESA International who will provide original factory
replacementparts.Failuretouseoriginalfactoryreplacementpartsvoidsthiswarranty.TheheaterMUSTbeinstalledbyaqualified
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 MERCHANTA-
BILITYANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSETOFOUR(4)YEARSONALLCOMPONENTSFROMTHEDATE
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 WHATSO-
EVER 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 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
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