Desa Outdoor Fireplace VI33PR User Manual

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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)  
PROPANE/LP GAS  
FIREPLACE INSERT  
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL  
VI33PR  
REMOTE READY  
GAS FIREPLACE  
Patent Pending  
INSERT  
Shown with GS38  
Surround Kit and  
G8010 Brick Liner  
Accessories  
WARNING: Improper installa-  
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-  
tion,adjustment,alteration,ser-  
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing  
vice,ormaintenancecancause  
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.  
injury or property damage. Re-  
fer to this manual for correct  
installationandoperationalpro-  
cedures. For assistance or ad-  
ditional information consult a  
qualified installer, service  
agency, or the gas supplier.  
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable  
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other  
appliance.  
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS  
• Do not try to light any appliance.  
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any  
phoneinyourbuilding.  
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.  
RefertoAirforCombustionand  
Ventilationsectiononpage4of  
this manual.  
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a  
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s in-  
structions.  
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire  
department.  
— Installationandservicemustbeperformedbyaquali-  
fied installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.  
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any part of the control system and any gas  
control which has been under water.  
14. Do not operate fireplace insert if any log  
is broken. Do not operate fireplace insert  
if a log is chipped (dime-sized or larger).  
SAFETY  
LOCAL CODES  
Install and use fireplace insert with care. Fol-  
low all local codes. In the absence of local  
codes, use the latest edition of The National  
Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1, also known as  
NFPA 54*.  
INFORMATION  
Continued  
11. Do not run fireplace insert  
• where flammable liquids or vapors are  
used or stored  
• under dusty conditions  
12. Do not use this fireplace insert to cook  
food or burn paper or other objects.  
15. Turn fireplace insert off and let cool be-  
fore servicing. Only a qualified service  
person should service and repair fire-  
place insert.  
*Available from:  
American National Standards Institute, Inc.  
1430 Broadway  
16. Operating fireplace insert above eleva-  
tions of 4,500 feet could cause pilot  
outage.  
17. To prevent performance problems, do  
not use propane/LP fuel tanks of less  
than 100 lbs. capacity.  
New York, NY 10018  
13. Do not use fireplace insert if any part has  
been exposed to or under water. Immedi-  
ately call a qualified service technician to  
inspect the fireplace insert and to replace  
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.  
Batterymarch Park  
Quincy, MA 02269  
UNPACKING  
PRODUCT  
IDENTIFICATION  
CAUTION: Do not remove the  
warning and instruction labels  
attached to the heater base as-  
sembly. These markings contain  
important warranty information.  
One Piece Log Set  
1. With utility knife, cut the carton all the  
way around above the staples on the  
bottom tray. Lift the carton off the  
heater. Remove packing. Note: The  
hood is located in the packing on the  
right hand side of the heater front. Lift  
the heater off the bottom tray.  
Optional  
Remote  
Control  
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2. Locate two screws above top corners  
of the fireplace insert screen. Remove  
and discard these screws. Lift fireplace  
insert screen up and pull out to remove.  
Control  
Knobs  
Piezo  
Ignitor  
Remote Selector  
Switch (Optional)  
Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly  
3. Remove protective packaging applied  
to logs, log base assembly, and fireplace  
insert.  
Top Outer  
Casing  
Firebox  
Hood  
4. Remove fireplace insert hood from car-  
ton insert.  
Firebox  
Support  
5. Check all items for any shipping dam-  
age. If damaged, promptly inform dealer  
where you bought fireplace insert.  
Top Louver  
Assembly  
REMOTE CONTROL  
ACCESSORIES  
There are four optional remote controls that  
can be purchased separately for this log  
heater insert:  
Gas Line  
Access  
• wall switch  
• wall thermostat  
Screen  
Assembly  
• hand-held ON/OFF remote  
• hand-held thermostat remote  
See Accessories, page 26.  
Bottom Louver  
Blower Assembly  
Assembly  
Figure 2 - Fireplace Insert  
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ings of unusually tight construction, you  
PRODUCT  
FEATURES  
OPERATION  
AIR FOR  
must provide additional fresh air.  
COMBUSTION AND  
VENTILATION  
Unusually tight construction is de-  
fined as construction where:  
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  
This vent-free fireplace insert is clean burn-  
ing.Itrequiresnooutsideventing.Thereisno  
heat loss out a vent or up a chimney. Heat is  
generated by both realistic flames and glow-  
ing embers. When used without the blower,  
the fireplace insert requires no electricity  
making it ideal for emergency backup heat.  
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.  
b. weather stripping has been  
added on openable windows and  
doors and  
SAFETY DEVICE  
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.  
This fireplace insert has an Oxygen Deple-  
tion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system.  
TheODS/pilotisarequiredfeatureforvent-  
free room heaters. The ODS system shuts  
off the fireplace insert if there is not enough  
fresh air.  
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.  
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM  
If your home meets all of the three  
criteria above, you must provide ad-  
ditional fresh air. See Ventilation Air  
From Outdoors, page 6.  
Thisfireplaceinserthasapiezoignitor.This  
system requires no matches, batteries, or  
other sources to light fireplace insert.  
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.  
BLOWER ASSEMBLY  
If your home does not meet all of the  
three criteria above, proceed to Deter-  
mining Fresh-Air Flow for Fireplace  
Location on page 5.  
This fireplace insert is equipped with a  
blower assembly. The blower operates  
thermostatically and has a variable control.  
The blower circulates heated air from the  
fireplaceinsertintotheroom. Useofblower  
is optional.  
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.  
Confined and Unconfined Space  
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.  
PROVIDING ADEQUATE  
VENTILATION  
The following are excerpts from National  
Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Sec-  
tion 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.  
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three  
following ventilation classifications:  
1. Unusually Tight Construction  
2. Unconfined Space  
3. Confined Space  
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.  
The information on pages 4 through 6 will  
help you classify your space and provide  
adequate ventilation.  
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only  
iftherearedoorlesspassagewaysorventila-  
tion grills between them.  
Unusually Tight Construction  
The air that leaks around doors and win-  
dowsmayprovideenoughfreshairforcom-  
bustion and ventilation. However, in build-  
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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 work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space.  
Space: Includes the room in which you will install fireplace plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills  
between the rooms.  
1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height).  
Length x Width x Height = _________________cu. ft. (volume of space)  
Example: Space size 22 ft. (length) x 18 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 3168 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: 3168 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = 63.3 or 63,300 (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:  
40,000  
33,000  
73,000  
Gas water heater  
Vent-free fireplace  
Total  
Btu/Hr  
Btu/Hr  
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: 63,300 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)  
73,000 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 cansupport.  
You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:  
A. Rework work sheet, 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 6.  
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air from Outdoors, page 6.  
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, ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3 or applicable local codes.  
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12"  
COMBUSTION AND  
VENTILATION  
Ventilation  
Continued  
Ventilation Grills  
Into Adjoining Room,  
Option 2  
Grills  
Into Adjoining  
Room,  
VENTILATION AIR  
Or  
Remove  
Door into  
Adjoining  
Room,  
Option  
3
Option 1  
Ventilation Air From Inside  
Building  
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 3). You can also  
remove door into adjoining room (see op-  
tion 3, Figure 3). 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.  
12"  
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building  
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  
Outlet  
Air  
Ventilation Air From Outdoors  
To Attic  
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  
Crawl  
Space  
Inlet  
Air  
Ventilated  
Crawl Space  
Inlet Air  
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for  
inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a  
thermostat-controlledpowervent.Heatedair  
enteringtheatticwillactivatethepowervent.  
Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors  
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Note: Your Vanguard fireplace insert is de- Note: Use the accessory which best covers  
signed to be used in zero clearance installa- the existing masonry fireplace opening or  
tions. Wall or framing material can be placed wall opening.  
INSTALLATION  
NOTICE: This heater is intended  
for use as supplemental heat.  
Use this heater along with your  
primary heating system. Do not  
install this heater as your pri-  
mary heat source. If you have a  
central heating system, you may  
run systems circulating blower  
while using heater. This will help  
circulatetheheatthroughoutthe  
house. In the event of a power  
outage, you can use this heater  
as your primary heat source.  
directly against any exterior surface on the  
• Model GS38 Surround Kit (for use with  
rear, sides, or top of your fireplace insert,  
fireplaces with an opening smaller than  
except where standoff spacers are integrally  
30" H and 38" W)  
attached. If standoff spacers are attached to  
• Model GS43 Surround Kit (for use with  
your insert, these spacers can be placed di-  
fireplaces with an opening 30" to 36 3/4"  
rectly against wall or framing materials.  
H and 38" to 43" W)  
IMPORTANT:Vent-freeheatersaddmois-  
1. Using a 5/16" nut driver, remove two  
ture to the air. Although this is beneficial,  
shoulder screws and screen (see Fig-  
installingfireplaceinroomswithoutenough  
ure 5). Remove 5/16" screen mount-  
ventilation air may cause mildew to form  
ing shoulder screws (do not discard).  
from too much moisture. See Air for Com-  
2. Remove log packaging from firebox  
bustion and Ventilation, pages 4 through 6.  
cavity.  
IMPORTANT: Make sure the fireplace in-  
3. Alignholesinleftsurroundsidepanelwith  
sert is level. If fireplace insert is not level,  
screen mounting screw holes. Replace 5/  
WARNING: A qualified ser-  
vicepersonmustinstallfireplace  
insert. Follow all local codes.  
log set will not work properly.  
16" screen mounting shoulder screws re-  
moved in step 1 (see Figure 6). Do not  
CHECK GAS TYPE  
tighten. Install Phillips screws in bottom  
Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supply  
(see Figure 6). Repeat for right side.  
isnotpropane/LPgas,donotinstallfireplace  
WARNING: Never install the  
fireplace insert  
insert. Call dealer where you bought fire-  
place insert for proper type fireplace insert.  
Screen Mounting  
Shoulder Screw (4)  
in a bedroom or bathroom  
in a recreational vehicle  
where curtains, furniture,  
clothing, or other flammable  
objectsarelessthan42inches  
from the front, top, or sides of  
the fireplace insert  
Shoulder  
Screw  
BLOWER ELECTRICAL  
HOOKUP  
This fireplace insert includes a blower assem-  
bly with an electrical cord. The electrical cord  
is five feet in length. You must locate fireplace  
insert within reach of a 120 volt grounded  
electrical outlet. If not, install and properly  
ground GA3555, three-prong 120 volt electri-  
cal outlet, in fireplace insert. Follow instruc-  
tionsincludedinkit(seeAccessories,page26).  
in high traffic areas  
in windy or drafty areas  
CAUTION:Thisfireplaceinsert  
creates warm air currents. These  
currents move heat to wall sur-  
faces next to fireplace insert. In-  
stalling fireplace insert next to vi-  
nylorclothwallcoveringsoroper-  
ating fireplace insert where impu-  
rities(suchastobaccosmoke,aro-  
matic candles, cleaning fluids, oil  
or kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air  
exist, may discolor walls.  
Figure 5 - Removing Screws and Screen  
INSTALLING SURROUND KIT  
(GS38 or GS43)  
Surround Side  
CAUTION: Close masonry  
fireplacedampersecurelybefore  
installingfireplaceinsert.Ifchim-  
ney does not have a damper,  
block or cap top of chimney. Fail-  
uretocapanopenchimneycould  
cause drafts that can affect the  
heaters performance and in-  
crease surface temperatures.  
5/16" Screws  
Phillips Screws  
CAUTION: A GS38 or GS43  
surround kit accessory must  
beinstalledonthisfireplaceinsert  
beforeinstallingintoyourmasonry  
fireplace or wall opening.  
Figure 6 - Attaching Left Surround Side  
Panel  
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8. Remove three pieces of brass trim from  
INSTALLING HOOD  
INSTALLATION  
packaging.  
Install hood to top of firebox as shown in  
Figure 11. Use 7 Phillips screws provided.  
Continued  
9. Locate four brass screws, two adjust-  
ing plates with set screws, and two  
shims in the brass hardware packet.  
4. Using Phillips screwdriver, remove  
four screws attaching brass louver. In-  
stall one Phillips head screw (included  
with kit) in each side (see Figure 7).  
10. Align shim under adjusting plate as  
shown in Figure 10.  
5. Align top panel screw holes. Install four  
Phillips screws, do not tighten.  
11. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim  
in slot of top brass trim (see Figure 10).  
6. For model GS43, align six screw holes  
in side panels with holes in top panel  
(see Figure 9). For model GS38, align  
two screw holes in side panels with  
holes in top panel (see Figure 9). Insert  
and tighten screws.  
12. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim  
in slot on mitered edge of side brass  
trim (see Figure 10).  
Screws  
13. While firmly holding edges of brass  
trim together, tighten both set screws  
on the adjusting plate with slotted  
screwdriver.  
Figure 11 - Installing Hood to Firebox  
7. Carefully inspect fireplace surround  
assembly. Make sure each part fits  
properly. Firmly tighten all screws in-  
stalled during assembly.  
14. Repeat for other side.  
INSTALLATION  
CLEARANCES  
15. Line up holes in brass trim with holes  
on side panels of fireplace surround as-  
sembly.Attach with brass-plated screws.  
WARNING:Maintainthemini-  
mum clearances. If you can, pro-  
vide greater clearances from  
floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall.  
CAUTION:Donotovertighten.  
Metal can bend, warp, or break  
under excessive strain.  
16. Move fireplace insert and surround as-  
sembly to masonry fireplace opening.  
Make sure fireplace insert and surround  
assembly fit properly.  
Phillips Screws  
Carefullyfollowtheinstructionsbelow.This  
will ensure safe installation.  
Top Panel  
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 12.  
Example:Thefaceofamantel, bookshelf,  
etc. is made of combustible material and  
protrudes 3 1/2" from the wall. This com-  
bustible material must be 4" from the side  
of the fireplace opening (see Figure 12).  
Side Panel  
Figure 9 - Attaching Side Panels to Top  
Panel (GS43 Pictured)  
Brass Louver  
Figure 7 - Remove Brass Louver  
B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace  
opening to the ceiling should not be less  
than 42 inches.  
Set Screws  
Top  
Side Brass  
Top Brass  
Surround  
Trim  
Trim  
Louver Screw Holes  
Panel  
Adjusting  
Plate  
121/4  
101/2  
8 3  
/4  
Example  
7
Shim  
51/4  
31/2  
13/4  
7/8  
Phillips  
Screws (4)  
7/16  
FIREBOX  
.5  
1
2
4
6
8
10 12 14 16  
*
INCHES  
Slot  
Mitered  
Edge  
*Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall  
Slot  
Figure 12 - Minimum Clearance for  
Combustible to Wall  
Figure 8 - Attaching Top Surround Panel  
Figure 10 - Assembling Brass Trim  
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Wall board or facing  
material (above  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
FIREPLACE INSERT  
INSTALLATION INTO  
MASONRY FIREPLACE  
Mantel Shelf  
fireplace) may be of  
combustible material,  
including decorative  
mantel ornaments or  
other similar projec-  
tions off of the facing  
material.  
10"  
8"  
6"  
2 1/2"  
Installation of this fireplace insert involves  
installing fireplace insert into an existing ma-  
sonry fireplace. If using a mantel above the  
fireplace, you must follow the clearances  
showninFigure14.Followtheseinstructions  
to install the fireplace insert in this manner.  
Fireplace  
Noncombustible  
Material May  
Project Off this  
Surface above  
the Insert Hood  
Fireplace Insert  
13" 16" 19" 21"  
Note: All vertical  
Minimum  
Fireplace  
Opening  
26 1/4"  
35"  
Wire-mesh  
Screen  
measurements are  
from top of insert hood  
opening to bottom  
of mantel shelf.  
Supplied Hood Must  
Be Used at All Times  
Insert  
25 9/16"  
34 5/16"  
16 11/16"  
Height  
Front Width  
Depth  
17 1/4"  
1. Use dimensions shown in Figure 13 for  
the masonry fireplace opening.  
Figure 14 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Fireplace Insert Installation  
2. Install and properly ground GA3555,  
three-prong 120 volt electrical outlet, in  
fireplace insert. Follow instructions in-  
cluded in kit (see Accessories, page 26).  
8. Check all gas connections for leaks. See  
3. Install gas piping into fireplace loca-  
Checking Gas Connections, pages 11  
and 12.  
tion. This installation includes an ap-  
proved 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. See  
Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Lo-  
cation, page 10.  
9. Install surround kit. See Installing Sur-  
round Kit (GS38 or GS43), pages 8 and 9.  
3. Installgaspipingtofireplacelocation.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. See Installing Gas Piping  
to Fireplace Location, page 10.  
FIREPLACE INSERT  
INSTALLATION INTO  
FRAMED-IN ENCLOSURE  
4. Carefully set fireplace insert in front of  
rough opening with back of insert in-  
side wall opening.  
Installation of this fireplace insert involves  
installing fireplace insert into a framed-in  
enclosure. If using a mantel above the fire-  
place, you must follow the clearances shown  
in Figure 14. Follow these instructions to  
install the fireplace insert in this manner.  
4. Carefully set fireplace insert in front of  
masonry fireplace with back of insert  
inside wall opening.  
5. Carefully set fireplace insert into rough  
opening.  
5. Attach flexible gas line to gas supply.  
See Connecting Fireplace Insert to Gas  
Supply, page 10.  
6. Attach flexible gas line to gas supply.  
See Connecting Fireplace Insert to Gas  
Supply, page 10.  
6. Plug electrical cord into electrical out-  
let installed in step 2.  
Insert  
25 9/16"  
Front Width 34 5/16"  
Depth  
16 11/16"  
Framing  
26 1/4"  
35"  
Height  
7. Carefully place fireplace insert into ma-  
sonry fireplace.  
17 1/4"  
17 1/4  
"
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimen-  
sions shown in Figure 15 for the rough  
opening.  
26 1/4  
"
17 1/4"  
26 1/4"  
2. Install and properly ground GA3555,  
three-prong 120 volt electrical outlet, in  
fireplace insert. Follow instructions in-  
cluded in kit (see Accessories, page 26).  
35"  
35"  
Figure 15 - Rough Opening for Installing  
Figure 13 - Rough Opening for Installing  
Masonry Fireplace  
in Wall  
Continued  
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INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO  
INSTALLATION  
CAUTION:Useonlynew,black  
FIREPLACE LOCATION  
Continued  
ironorsteelpipe.Internally-tinned  
coppertubingmaybeusedincer-  
tainareas.Checkyourlocalcodes.  
Usepipeof1/2"diameterorgreater  
toallowpropergasvolumetofire-  
place. If pipe is too small, undue  
loss of pressure will occur.  
7. Attach fireplace to wall studs using  
nails or wood screws through holes in  
nailing flange (see Figure 16).  
WARNING: A qualified ser-  
vice person must connect fire-  
place insert to gas supply. Fol-  
low all local codes.  
8. Check all gas connections for leaks. See  
Checking Gas Connections, pages 11  
and 12.  
CAUTION: Never connect  
heater directly to the propane/LP  
supply. Thisheaterrequiresanex-  
ternal regulator (not supplied). In-  
stalltheexternalregulatorbetween  
theheaterandpropane/LPsupply.  
Propane/LP  
Supply  
9. Install surround kit. See Installing Sur-  
round Kit (GS38 or GS43), pages 8  
and 9.  
Tank  
External  
Regulator  
Installation Items Needed  
Before installing fireplace insert, make sure  
you have the items listed below.  
Vent  
• external regulator (supplied by installer)  
• piping (check local codes)  
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)  
• equipment shutoff valve *  
• test gauge connection *  
Pointing  
Down  
Nails or  
Wood  
Screws  
Figure 17 - External Regulator with Vent  
Pointing Down  
CONNECTING FIREPLACE  
INSERT TO GAS SUPPLY  
Installationmustincludeaequipmentshutoff  
valve, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate  
NPTtapwithinreachfortestgaugehookup.  
• sediment trap  
• tee joint  
• pipe wrench  
• approved flexible gas line with gas connec-  
tor (if allowed by local codes) (not provided)  
Nailing  
Flanges  
Figure 16 - Attaching Fireplace Instert to  
Wall Studs  
*
An CSA design-certified equipment NPT tap must be upstream from fireplace  
shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an ac- insert (see Figure 18).  
ceptable alternative to test gauge connec-  
Mantel Clearances for Insert  
Installation  
IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff  
tion. Purchase the optional CSA design-  
certifiedequipmentshutoffvalvefromyour  
dealer. See Accessories, page 26.  
valve in an accessible location. The equip-  
ment shutoff valve is for turning on or  
shutting off the gas to the appliance.  
Ifthereisamantelabovemasonryfireplace,  
youmustmeetminimumclearancebetween  
mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening.  
CSA Design-Certified  
Equipment Shutoff Valve  
With 1/8" NPT Tap*  
WARNING: Never connect  
fireplace insert to private (non-  
utility)gaswells.Thisgasiscom-  
monly known as wellhead gas.  
NOTICE:Surfacetemperaturesof  
adjacent walls and mantels be-  
comehotduringoperation.Walls  
and mantels above the firebox  
may become hot to the touch. If  
installedproperly,thesetempera-  
tures meet the requirements of  
the national product standard.  
Follow all minimum clearances  
shown in this manual.  
Supplied  
Flexible Gas  
Line  
The installer must supply an external regu-  
lator. The external regulator will reduce  
incoming gas pressure. You must reduce  
incoming gas pressure to between 11 and  
14 inches of water. If you do not reduce  
incoming gas pressure, heater regulator  
damage could occur. Install external regu-  
lator with the vent pointing down as shown  
in Figure 17. Pointing the vent down pro-  
tects it from freezing rain or sleet.  
From External  
Regulator (11"  
W.C. to 14"  
W.C. Pressure)  
3" Minimum  
NOTICE: If your installation does  
notmeettheminimumclearances  
shown, you must do one of the  
following:  
Cap Pipe Tee  
Nipple Joint  
Sediment Trap  
Figure 18 - Gas Connection  
raise the mantel to an accept-  
* Purchase the optional CSA design-certi-  
fied equipment shutoff valve from your  
dealer. See Accessories, page 26.  
able height  
remove the mantel  
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CHECKING GAS  
CONNECTIONS  
NOTICE:Mostbuildingcodesdo  
not permit concealed gas con-  
nections. A flexible gas line is  
providedtoallowconnectionwith  
the fireplace (see Figure 20). The  
flexible gas supply line connec-  
tion to the equipment shutoff  
valve should be accessible.  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
WARNING: Test all gas pip-  
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.  
ing and connections for leaks  
after installing or servicing. Cor-  
rect all leaks at once.  
CAUTION:Usepipejointseal-  
ant that is resistant to liquid pe-  
troleum (LP) gas.  
4. Connect gas supply line to flexible gas  
line attached to gas regulator of fire-  
place insert (see Figure20). Use seal-  
ant on all male pipe threads.  
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.  
We recommend that you install a sediment  
trap in supply line as shown in Figure 18,  
page 10. Locate sediment trap where it is  
within reach for cleaning. Install in piping  
system between fuel supply and heater. Lo-  
cate sediment trap where trapped matter is  
not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps  
moisture and contaminants. This keeps them  
from going into fireplace insert gas controls.  
If sediment trap is not installed or is installed  
wrong, fireplace may not run properly.  
5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See  
Checking Gas Connections, column 3  
and page 12.  
Pressure Testing Gas Supply  
Piping System  
6. Replace log base assembly back into fire-  
placeinsert. Feedflexiblegaslineintofire-  
place insert base area while replacing log  
base assembly. Make sure the entire flex-  
ible gas line is in fireplace insert base area.  
Reattach log base assembly to fireplace  
insert with screws removed in step 2.  
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG  
(3.5 kPa)  
1. Disconnect appliance from its appli-  
ance main gas valve (control valve) and  
equipment shutoff valve from gas sup-  
ply piping system. Pressures in excess  
of 1/2 psig will damage fireplace in-  
sert gas regulator.  
Installation Items Needed  
• 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver  
• Phillips screwdriver  
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not  
provided)  
1. Remove fireplace insert screen. Re-  
move two screws that hold fireplace  
insert screen in place for shipping.  
These screws are located near top of  
screen. Discard screws. Lift fireplace  
insert screen up and pull out to remove.  
Burners  
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where  
equipment shutoff valve was connected.  
Two  
Screws  
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.  
2. Remove screws that attach log base as-  
sembly to fireplace insert (see Figure  
19). Carefully lift up log base assem-  
bly and remove from fireplace insert  
(see Figure 19).  
Note:If adding the G8010 series brick liner  
accessory, install it now. Follow instruc-  
tions in G8010 accessory kit.  
5. Correct all leaks at once.  
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6. Reconnect fireplace insert and equip-  
ment shutoff valve to gas supply. Check  
reconnected fittings for leaks.  
Log Base  
Assembly  
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than  
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)  
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-  
ure 21).  
Figure19-RemovingLogBaseAssembly  
From Fireplace  
CAUTION: Do not pick up log  
base assembly by burners. This  
could damage burners. Only  
handle base by grates.  
To Fireplace  
Gas Regulator  
Equipment  
Shutoff  
Open  
Equipment  
Shutoff  
Valve  
Valve  
3. Route gas supply line through access  
opening of fireplace insert (see Figure  
2, page 3).  
Flexible Gas Line  
from Fireplace Gas  
Regulator Provided  
Closed  
with Fireplace Insert  
Figure 21 - Equipment Shutoff Valve  
To External  
Regulator  
Figure 20 - Attaching Gas Lines  
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Itisveryimportanttoinstallthelogsexactly  
as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use  
logs supplied with heater.  
INSTALLING LOGS  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
CAUTION: Do not remove the  
2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei-  
ther using compressed air or opening  
propane/LP supply tank valve.  
1. Place one-piece log set on grate to fit  
as illustrated in Figure 23. Make sure  
middle section at bottom of log set is  
seated into "U"-shaped cutout in cen-  
ter of chassis (see Figure 24).  
warning and instruction labels  
attached to the heater base as-  
sembly. These markings contain  
important warranty information.  
3. Check all joints from propane/LP sup-  
ply to equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-  
ure 22). Apply mixture of liquid soap  
and water to gas joints. Bubbles form-  
ing show a leak.  
IMPORTANT: Make sure log does not  
cover any burner ports.  
WARNING: Failure to position  
thepartsinaccordancewiththese  
diagrams or failure to use only  
parts specifically approved with  
this heater may result in property  
damage or personal injury.  
One Piece  
Log Set  
4. Correct all leaks at once.  
Pressure Testing Fireplace  
Insert Gas Connections  
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see  
Figure 21, page 11).  
WARNING: After installation  
andperiodicallythereafter,check  
to ensure that no flame comes in  
contact with any log. With the  
heater set to High, check to see if  
flames contact any log. If so, re-  
position logs according to the  
loginstallationinstructionsinthis  
manual. Flames contacting logs  
will create soot.  
2. Open propane/LP supply tank valve.  
Middle  
Section at  
Bottom of  
Log Set  
3. Make sure control knob of fireplace  
insert is in the OFF position.  
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff  
valve to thermostat gas valve (see Fig-  
ure 22). Apply mixture of liquid soap  
and water to gas joints. Bubbles form-  
ing show a leak.  
Burner  
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"U"-shaped  
Cutout in  
Chassis  
5. Correct all leaks at once.  
Chassis  
6. Light fireplace insert (see Operating  
Fireplace Insert, pages 14 through 16).  
Check all other internal joints for leaks.  
Figure 23 - Installing One Piece Log Set  
7. Turn off fireplace insert (see To Turn  
Off Gas to Appliance, page 15).  
One Piece Log Set  
Burner Ports  
Propane/LP  
Supply  
Tank  
Equipment Shutoff  
Valve  
Figure 24 - Installing One Piece Log Set  
(Top View)  
Manual Gas Valve  
Figure 22 - Checking Gas Joints  
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Remote Switch  
Bracket  
2. Locate the battery clip mounted on the  
back of the receiver.  
Ignitor  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
3. Slide a 9-volt battery through the clip.  
4. Attach the terminal wires to the battery.  
2. Install fireplace insert screen by slip-  
ping notches of fireplace insert screen  
over screws on front of fireplace insert  
(see Figure 25).  
Screw  
Remote  
Receiver  
WARNING:Youmustoperate  
this fireplace insert with the fire-  
placeinsertscreeninplace.Make  
sure fireplace insert screen is in  
place before running fireplace  
insert.  
Terminal Wires  
Switch Plate  
Wires  
Figure 26 - Switch Plate and Wiring  
Harness  
Battery Clip  
Mounting  
Clips  
9-Volt Battery  
Figure 29 - Installing Battery in Remote  
Receiver  
Installing 9-Volt Battery (Not  
Included) in Hand-Held Remote  
Control Unit  
1. Remove battery cover on back of re-  
mote control unit.  
Remote Receiver  
Figure 27 - Installing Remote Receiver  
2. Attach terminal wires to the battery.  
Place battery into the battery housing.  
Notches  
3. Replace battery cover onto remote con-  
trol unit.  
Remote  
Screws for  
Mounting Screen  
Battery  
Cover  
White Wire  
From Receiver  
Control Unit  
Terminal  
Wires  
Figure 25 - Installing Fireplace Insert  
Screen  
9-Volt  
Battery  
OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-  
HELD REMOTE CONTROL  
ACCESSORIES  
Valve  
Red Wire From  
Receiver  
Battery  
Housing  
(GHRC and GHRCT)  
Figure 28 - Connecting Wires  
Installing Remote Receiver Unit  
1. Disconnect switch wires from the con-  
trol valve.  
Figure 30 - Installing Battery in Hand-  
Held Remote Control Unit (GHRC Series)  
INSTALLING 9-VOLT  
BATTERIES  
9-Volt  
Battery  
Terminal  
Wires  
2. Remove screws attaching switchplate.  
Two 9-volt batteries (not included) are re-  
quired to operate this heater with the wire-  
less hand-held remote control set. Install  
one battery in the receiver and one in the  
hand-held remote control unit. Note: Only  
use alkaline batteries.  
3. Remove switch plate (see Figure 26).  
Discard after removing.  
4. Install remote receiver unit onto gas log  
heater base using mounting clips.  
Remote  
Control  
Unit  
5. Push clips firmly into place (see Fig-  
ure 27).  
Installing 9-Volt Battery (Not  
Included) in Receiver  
Battery  
Cover  
6. Connect wires as shown in Figure 28.  
1. Locate back of receiver under front  
burner of heater.  
Figure 31 - Installing Battery in Hand-Held  
Remote Control Unit (GHRCTA Series)  
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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.  
LIGHTING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
OPERATING  
FIREPLACE INSERT  
WARNING: You must operate  
this heater with the fireplace in-  
sert screen in place. Make sure  
fireplaceinsertscreenisinstalled  
before running fireplace insert.  
FOR YOUR SAFETY  
READ BEFORE  
LIGHTING  
7. With control knob pressed in, press  
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: 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 fireplace insert, burning  
logs will give off a paper-burning  
smell. Open damper or window  
to vent smell. This will only last a  
few hours.  
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 15.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve  
is fully open.  
3. Set switch in OFF position.  
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL  
GAS  
• Do not try to light any appliance.  
WARNING:Burnerswillcome  
on automatically within one  
minute when the remote selector  
switch is in the ON position after  
the pilot is lit.  
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps  
4 through 8.  
Do not touch any electric switch; do  
not use any phone in your building.  
9. Slightly push in and turn control  
knob counterclockwise  
ON position.  
to the  
• 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.  
10. Wait one minute and switch selector  
switch to the ON position to light  
burners.  
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, column 1. 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.  
11. Set flame adjustment knob to any  
level between HI and LO.  
CAUTION:Donottrytoadjust  
heatinglevelsbyusingtheequip-  
ment shutoff valve.  
6. Press in and turn control knob coun-  
terclockwise  
to the PILOT  
position. Press in control knob for  
five (5) seconds (see Figure 32).  
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  
O
AUTO  
OFF  
ON  
O
Control Knob  
Flame Adjustment  
Knob  
Selector Switch  
Figure 32 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location (Shown as Supplied,  
No Control Options)  
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1. After lighting, let pilot flame burn for  
OPTIONAL REMOTE  
OPERATING  
about one minute. Turn control knob  
to ON position. Adjust flame adjust-  
ment knob anywhere between HI  
and LO. Slide the remote selector  
switch to the REMOTE position (see  
Figure 34). Note: The burners may  
light if hand-held remote ON button  
was on when remote selector switch  
was last turned off.You can now turn  
the burners on and off with the hand-  
held remote control unit.  
IMPORTANT: Do not leave the re-  
mote selector switch in the REMOTE  
position when the pilot is not lit. This  
will drain the battery.  
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.  
OPERATION  
FIREPLACE INSERT  
Note:Allremotecontrolaccessoriesmust  
be purchased separately (see Accessories,  
page 26). Follow instructions included  
with the remote control.  
Continued  
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.  
Thermostat Control Operation  
(Optional GHRCTA Series Only) The  
thermostat control setting on the remote  
control unit can be set to any comfort  
levelbetweenWARMERandCOOLER.  
The burners will turn on and off auto-  
matically to maintain the comfort level  
you select. The ideal comfort setting will  
vary by household depending upon the  
amount of space to be heated, the output  
of the central heating system, etc.  
Pilot Burner  
Ignitor  
Electrode  
For wall thermostat operation, follow in-  
struction supplied with thermostat acces-  
sory GWMT1. For wall switch operation  
followinstructionssuppliedwithGWMS2.  
GHRC Series Operation:  
Figure 33 - Pilot  
2a. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the  
burners on and off. When turning  
burners off, the pilot will remain lit.  
TO TURN OFF GAS  
TO APPLIANCE  
Shutting Off Heater  
1. Turn control knob clockwise  
to the OFF position.  
NOTICE: You must light the pilot  
before using the hand-held re-  
mote control unit. See Lighting  
Instructions on page 14.  
2a. Set selector switch in the OFF position.  
Flame Adjustment Knob  
2b. If Using Optional Hand-Held Re-  
mote: Set remote selector switch in  
the OFF position to keep from drain-  
ing the battery.  
ON  
Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot  
stays lit)  
OFF  
REMOTE  
You may shut off the burners and keep  
the pilot lit by doing one of the following:  
Control Knob in  
On Position  
Remote Selector Switch in Remote  
Position (Optional Remote Control)  
• Turn control knob clockwise  
to the PILOT position.  
Figure 34 - Setting the Remote Selector Switch, Control Knob, and  
Flame Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation  
• Use remote control manual OFF button.  
Increases Room  
Temperature in  
AUTO Mode  
• Set remote selector switch in the OFF  
position.  
Shows Temperature Setting  
MANUAL LIGHTING  
PROCEDURE  
1. Follow steps 1 through 6 under Light-  
ing Instructions, page 14.  
Decreases Room  
Temperature in  
AUTO Mode  
The Log Heater will  
Automatically Cycle  
between Pilot and the  
Heat Setting that has  
been Selected  
Turns Burners On or  
Off and Allows You  
to Choose the Auto  
Setting  
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 14.  
Figure35 -ThermostatHand-HeldRemoteControlUnitSelections(GHRCTA Seriesonly)  
Continued  
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Note: Your gas logs and thermostat  
BURNER PRIMARY AIR  
OPERATING  
blower will not turn on and off at the  
HOLES  
FIREPLACE INSERT same time. The fireplace insert may run  
Air is drawn into the burner through the  
holes in the fitting at the burner entrance.  
These holes may become blocked with dust  
or lint. Periodically inspect these holes for  
any blockage and clean if needed. Blocked  
air holes will create soot.  
for several minutes before the blower  
turns on. After the heater modulates to  
the pilot position, the blower will con-  
tinuetorun.Theblowerwillshutoffafter  
the firebox temperature decreases.  
Continued  
GHRCTA Series Operation:  
2b. PresstheAUTO/ON/OFFbuttononthe  
hand-held remote control (see Figure  
35, page 15). 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.  
Note: It is safe to operate fireplace insert  
with blower turned off. However, the  
blower helps distribute heated air from  
the fireplace insert.  
MAIN BURNER  
Periodically inspect all burner flame holes  
with the heater running. All slotted burner  
flame holes should be open with yellow  
flame present. All round burner flame holes  
should be open with a small blue flame  
present. Some burner flame holes may be-  
come blocked by debris or rust, with no  
flame present. If so, turn off heater and let  
cool. Either remove blockage or replace  
burner. Blocked burner flame holes will  
create soot.  
• 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.  
IMPORTANT:This remote control  
has been specially engineered to  
take an air temperature sample ev-  
ery 5.5 minutes in the auto mode.  
It will not respond immediately to  
the temperature setting being  
turned up or down.  
IMPORTANT: The hand-held re-  
mote control unit must be near the  
heater. Do not keep the hand-held  
remote control unit too close to the  
heater. The thermostat on the hand-  
held remote control unit will heat up  
too quickly and turn the heater off.  
INSPECTING  
BURNERS  
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame  
patterns often.  
PILOT FLAME PATTERN  
Figure 36 shows a correct pilot flame pat-  
tern. Figure 37 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.  
BURNER FLAME PATTERN  
Figure 38 shows a correct burner flame pat-  
tern. Figure 39 shows an incorrect burner  
flame pattern. If burner flame pattern is  
incorrect,  
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown  
in Figure 37  
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to  
Appliance, page 15)  
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to  
Appliance, page 15)  
• see Troubleshooting, pages 17 through 19  
see Troubleshooting, pages 17 through 19  
Approx. 3-6" Above  
Top of Logs  
Pilot Burner  
3. To turn the burner off, press the  
AUTO/ON/OFF button until OFF  
lights. The pilot will remain lit.  
Thermocouple  
IMPORTANT: To turn the pilot off,  
manually turn the control knob on the  
heater to the OFF position.  
Figure 38 - Correct Flame Pattern with  
Control Knob Set to High Flame.  
Figure 36 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern  
OPTIONAL BLOWER  
OPERATION  
More Than 8"  
Above Top of Logs  
Pilot Burner  
Locatetheblowerswitchbyopeninglower  
louver on fireplace insert. Blower switch  
is located at lower left inside louver door.  
Thermocouple  
Thisthermostat-controlledblowerhasthree  
settings: ON, OFF, and AUTO. In the ON  
position,theblowerwilloperateconstantly.  
In the OFF position, the blower will not  
operate. In the AUTO position, the blower  
will start when the thermostat senses a  
sufficient increase in firebox temperature.  
Figure 37 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern  
Figure 39 - Incorrect Flame Pattern with  
Control Knob Set to High Flame  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Note: For additional help, visit DESA  
International’stechnicalservicewebsite  
WARNING: Turn off heater  
CAUTION: Never use a wire,  
needle, or similar object to clean  
ODS/pilot.ThiscandamageODS/  
pilot unit.  
andletcoolbeforeservicing.Only  
aqualifiedservicepersonshould  
service and repair heater.  
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  
6. Replace piezo ignitor  
7. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong  
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  
2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control  
knob pressed in 30 seconds  
7. Replace gas control  
ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when  
control knob is released  
1. Press in control knob fully  
3. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open 3. Fully open equipment shutoff valve  
4. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, 4. A) Contact local propane/LP gas com-  
which allows thermocouple to cool,  
causing pilot flame to go out. This prob-  
lem could be caused by one or both of  
the following:  
pany  
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  
7. Control valve damaged  
6. Replace thermocouple  
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 Main-  
tenance, page 21) or replace burner orifice  
2. Contact local propane/LP gas company  
3. Replace burner orifice  
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 20)  
5. Burners will not come on in remote po- 5. Replace battery in transmitter and  
sition  
receiver  
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 Main-  
tenance, page 21) or replace burner orifice  
Burner backfiring during combustion  
1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged  
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and  
Maintenance, page 21) or replace burner  
orifice  
2. Damaged burner  
3. Gas regulator defective  
2. Replace damaged burner  
3. Replace gas control  
Slightsmokeorodorduringinitialoperation 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 of  
and logs curing  
operation  
Moisture/condensationnoticedonwindows 1. Not enough combustion/ventilation air  
1. Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti-  
lation requirements (page 4)  
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  
let warm up for a minute  
2. Air in gas line  
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 page 8)  
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 pol-  
box or on adjacent walls or furniture  
ish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. turn into  
white powder residue  
ish, wax, cleaners, or similar products  
Remote does not function (GHRC and 1. Battery is not installed. Battery power 1. Replace 9-volt batteries in receiver and  
GHRCTA Series only)  
is low  
remote control  
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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.  
Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighborsphone.Followthe  
gas suppliers 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  
Fireplace insert produces a clicking/ticking 1. Metal expanding while heating or con- 1. This is common with most fireplaces. If  
noise just after burners are lit or shut off  
tracting while cooling  
noise is excessive, contact qualified ser-  
vice person  
Fireplace insert produces unwanted odors  
1. Fireplace insert burning vapors from 1. Open window and ventilate room. Stop  
paint, hair spray, glues, cleaners, chemi-  
cals, new carpet, etc. (see IMPORTANT  
statement above)  
using odor causing products while fire-  
place is running  
2. Gas leak. See Warning statement 2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-  
above  
ing Gas Connections, pages 11 and 12)  
Fireplace insert shuts off in use (ODS 1. Not enough fresh air is available  
1. Open window and/or door for ventilation  
2. Contact local propane/LP gas company  
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and  
Maintenance, page 21)  
operates)  
2. Low line pressure  
3. ODS/pilot is partially clogged  
Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF 1. Gas leak. See Warning statement 1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-  
position  
above  
ing Gas Connections, pages 11 and 12)  
2. Control valve defective  
2. Replace control valve  
Gas odor during combustion  
1. Foreign matter between control valve 1. Take apart gas tubing and remove for-  
and burner eign matter  
2. Gas leak. See Warning statement 2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-  
above  
ing Gas Connections, pages 11 and 12)  
Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace 1. Improper log placement  
1. Properly locate logs (see Installing Logs,  
insert. Note: After removing all causes of  
page 12)  
residuedeposits, completelycleanfireplace 2. Drafts or other air currents affecting 2. Eliminate source of drafts around heater  
and appliance of all residue before reusing  
appliance  
flame pattern  
3. Air holes at burner inlet blocked  
3. Clean out air holes at burner inlets. Pe-  
riodically repeat as needed  
4. Burner flame holes blocked  
4. Remove blockage or replace burner  
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WIRING DIAGRAM  
REPLACEMENT  
PARTS  
Note: Use only original replacement parts.  
Thiswillprotectyourwarrantycoveragefor  
parts replaced under warranty.  
Note: For proper operation of optional ac-  
cessories, the wires from the switch to the  
control must be connected exactly as shown  
in Figure 40.  
PARTS UNDER WARRANTY  
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.  
When calling DESA International, have  
ready  
AU  
TO  
OFF  
O
N
• your name and address  
• model and serial numbers of your heater  
• how heater was malfunctioning  
Thermopile  
• type of gas used (propane/LP or natural  
gas)  
Figure 40 - Switch Wiring Diagram  
• purchase date  
Usually, we will ask you to return the defec-  
tive part to the factory.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
CAUTION:Labelallwiresprior  
to disconnection when servicing  
controls.Wiringerrorscancause  
improper and dangerous opera-  
tion. Verify proper operation af-  
ter servicing.  
VI33PR Remote Ready Insert  
PARTS NOT UNDER  
WARRANTY  
Btu (Variable)  
Type Gas  
Ignition  
20,000/33,000  
Propane/LP Only  
Piezo  
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. When calling DESA Interna-  
tional, have ready  
Pressure Manifold  
8.0" W.C.  
Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water)  
Variable  
Maximum  
14"  
Fan Switch  
Fan Switch  
(N.O.)  
Minimum*  
11"  
1
* For input adjustment  
Off  
Black  
On  
2
Blue  
• model number of your heater  
• the replacement part number  
SERVICE HINTS  
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low  
• pilot will not stay lit  
Red  
110/115  
V.A.C.  
TECHNICAL  
SERVICE  
You may have further questions about in-  
stallation, operation, or troubleshooting.  
Black  
Green  
White  
Blower  
Motor  
• burners will have delayed ignition  
• heater will not produce specified heat  
• propane/LP gas supply may be low  
Figure 41 - Blower Wiring Diagram  
If so, contact DESA International’s Techni-  
calServiceDepartmentat1-800-DESALOG  
(1-800-337-2564).  
When Gas Quality Is Bad  
• pilot will not stay lit  
• burners will produce flames and soot  
• heater will backfire when lit  
You can also visit DESA International’s  
technical service web site at  
Youmayfeelyourgaspressureistoolowor www.desatech.com.  
gas quality is bad. If so, contact your local  
propane/LP gas supplier.  
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4. Check the injector holder located at the  
LOGS  
CLEANING AND  
MAINTENANCE  
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.  
• If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to  
Installing Logs, page 12, to properly re-  
place logs.  
WARNING: Turn off heater  
and let cool before cleaning.  
• Replace log(s) if broken or chipped  
(dime-sized or larger).  
5. Blow air into the primary air holes on  
the injector holder.  
6. In case any large clumps of dust have BURNER PRIMARY AIR  
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,  
pet hair, bedding material, etc.  
now been pushed into the burner repeat  
HOLES  
steps 3 and 4.  
Air is drawn into the burner through the  
Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip  
holes in the fitting at the burner entrance.  
on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in  
These holes may become blocked with dust  
the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air  
or lint. Periodically inspect these holes for  
inlet hole about two inches from where the  
any blockage and clean if needed. Blocked  
pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly  
air holes will create soot.  
(see Figure 43). With the unit off, lightly  
blow air through the air inlet hole. You may  
MAIN BURNER  
blowthroughadrinkingstrawifcompressed  
Periodically inspect all burner flame holes  
air is not available.  
CLEANING BURNER  
INJECTOR HOLDER AND  
PILOT AIR INLET HOLE  
with the heater running. All slotted burner  
flame holes should be open with yellow  
Injector Holder  
(May Be Brass  
Burner  
Tube  
flame present. All round burner flame holes  
should be open with a small blue flame  
present. Some burner flame holes may be-  
come blocked by debris or rust, with no  
flame present. If so, turn off heater and let  
cool. Either remove blockage or replace  
burner. Blocked burner flame holes will  
create soot.  
or Aluminum  
Depending on  
Model)  
The primary air inlet holes allow the proper  
amount of air to mix with the gas. This pro-  
videsacleanburningflame. Keeptheseholes  
clear of dust, dirt, lint, and pet hair. Clean  
these air inlet holes prior to each heating  
season.Blockedairholeswillcreatesoot.We  
recommendthatyoucleantheuniteverythree  
months during operation and have heater in-  
spected yearly by a qualified service person.  
Primary Air Inlet  
Holes (Shape of  
Holes May Vary  
by Model)  
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-  
tionsonthe can, youcoulddamage the pilot  
assembly.  
Figure 42 - Injector Holder On Outlet  
Burner Tube  
Ports/Slots  
Burner  
Tube  
Pilot  
Assembly  
Pilot Air  
Inlet  
Hole  
1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot.  
Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty  
minutes.  
2. Inspect burner, pilot, and primary air  
inlet holes on injector holder for dust  
and dirt (see Figure 42).  
3. Blow air through the ports/slots and  
holes in the burner.  
Figure 43 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole  
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PARTS  
BREAKDOWN  
REMOTE READY MODEL  
VI33PR  
1
2
4
3
6
7
5
8
9
14  
15  
10  
4
16  
21  
22  
13  
I
H
L
O
O
F
F
N
O
T
I P  
O
L
19  
25  
11  
17  
18  
12  
20  
19  
23  
24  
26  
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This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the  
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 20 of this manual.  
PARTS LIST  
REMOTE READY MODEL  
VI33PR  
KEY  
NO.  
PART NUMBER  
DESCRIPTION  
QTY.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
102785-03  
103778-01  
098249-01  
099387-07  
104229-02  
102843-01  
099056-19  
102772-01  
M11084-38  
104236-01CK  
M12461-26  
104238-01CK  
103284-03  
098265-02  
103782-01  
103781-02  
098271-03  
102445-01  
098304-01  
099998-01  
104241-01  
103587-01CK  
097809-02  
101628-03  
M50104-02  
M11084-26  
Log, Golden Oak  
ODS Pilot (Propane/LP)  
ODS Nut  
Pilot Tube  
Burner Outlet Tube  
Burner Clip  
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
7
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
Burner Orifice Injector  
Burner  
9
Screw, #8 x .38  
Painted Base Assy  
Screw, #10 x .32  
Firebox Bottom  
Wiring Harness  
Elbow, Male  
Valve Bracket  
Gas Control Valve  
Ignitor Cable  
Piezo Ignitor  
Screw  
Switch  
Remote Switch Bracket  
Switch Plate  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
Male Connector  
Flexible Connector (Hose)  
Bushing  
Screw, #10 x .38  
PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN  
104354-01  
103877-01  
100563-01  
Information Video  
Lighting Instruction Plate  
Warning Plate  
1
1
1
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PARTS  
25  
BREAKDOWN  
FIREPLACE INSERT  
6
VI33PR  
10  
2
4
12  
3
9
14  
9
18  
13  
14  
5
9
7
21  
23  
14  
26  
14  
22  
17  
6
8
22  
15  
14  
27  
14  
8
16  
19  
11  
20  
23  
24  
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This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the  
instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 20 of this manual.  
PARTS LIST  
FIREPLACE INSERT  
VI33PR  
KEY  
NO.  
PART NUMBER  
DESCRIPTION  
QTY.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
105517-01  
105233-01  
105231-01CK  
105230-01CK  
098304-01  
102455-02  
105518-01CK  
101348-01  
099230-02  
101872-03  
101346-01CK  
105232-01CK  
101614-02  
M11084-26  
105519-01CK  
104313-01  
104313-02  
101398-03  
105649-01  
103650-01  
103581-01  
M10908-2  
Top Outer Casing  
Outer Casing  
Right Front Side  
Left Front Side  
Phillips Pan Head Screw, #10  
Louvered Door  
Firebox Hood  
Firebox Support  
Shoulder Screw  
Firebox Top  
1
1
1
1
9
2
1
2
4
1
1
1
1
46  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
2
4
4
1
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
Outer Base  
Firebox Wrapper  
Cover and Switch Assembly  
Hex Screw, #10  
Screen Assembly  
Right Pin Hinge  
Left Pin Hinge  
Wiring Harness  
Blower Speed Control  
Knob  
Blower  
Hex Washer Head Screw  
Plastic Bushing  
Hex Screw, #8  
Phillips Pan Head Screw, #8  
Hex Screw, # 3 x 3/8" Blunt Tip  
Clamp  
101629-01  
M11084-38  
098304-03  
M11084-38  
098544-01  
PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN  
101784-01  
102307-01  
Magnet Catch  
Strike Plate  
2
2
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FIREBOX BRICK LINER  
G8010 Series (Not Shown)  
WALL-MOUNT THERMOSTAT  
SWITCH - GWMT1  
(Not Shown)  
ACCESSORIES  
Purchase these fireplace insert accessories  
from your local dealer. If they can not sup-  
ply these accessories, call DESA  
International’s Sales Department at 1-800-  
432-2382 for information. You can also  
write to the address listed on the back page  
of this manual.  
Ceramic fiber firebox liner adds the look of  
real brick.  
For all models. The desired comfort setting  
can be selected on the wall thermostat and  
the log heater will automatically cycle from  
pilot to the heat setting selected.  
DUPLEX OUTLET KIT  
GA3555 (Not Shown)  
For built-in installation when accessory  
blowers are used.  
WALL-MOUNT ON/OFF  
SWITCH - GWMS2  
(Not Shown)  
For all models. Allows the gas log heater to  
be turned on and off with a wall switch.  
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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  
FIREPLACE SURROUND KIT  
GS38 AND GS43 BLACK  
(Must use one)  
GHRCTA SERIES  
Allows insert to be fitted to fireplace open-  
ing. A surround is required for installation.  
Note: Use the accessory which best covers  
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.  
the existing masonry fireplace opening.  
• Model GS38 Surround Kit (for use with  
fireplaces with an opening smaller than  
30" H and 38" W)  
• Model GS43 Surround Kit (for use with  
fireplaces with an opening 30" to 36 3/4"  
H and 38" to 43" W)  
RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD  
REMOTE CONTROL KIT  
GHRC SERIES  
EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF  
VALVE - GA5010  
For all models. Allows the gas log heater to  
be turned on and off by using a hand-held  
remote control.  
For all models. Equipment shutoff valve  
with 1/8" NPT tap. Fits 1/2" NPT pipe.  
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OWNER’S MANUAL  
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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 PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE  
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  
toproperoperatingconditionandanallowanceforlaborwhenprovidedbyaDESAAuthorizedServiceCenter. Warrantypart(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 heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer inaccordance  
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.  
TOTHEFULLEXTENTALLOWEDBYTHELAWOFTHEJURISDICTIONTHATGOVERNSTHESALEOFTHEPRODUCT;  
THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURA-  
TION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS  
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO FOUR (4) YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE;  
AND DESA 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.  
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  
105648-01  
Rev. B  
105648 01  
11/00  
NOT A UPC  
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