Page 2 - National Fuel Gas Codes, ANSI; TABLE OF CONTENTS
www.desatech.com 115481-01A 2 WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera-tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop-erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi-tional information consult a qualified installer, servic...
Page 3 - SAFETY INFORMATION; Get fresh
www.desatech.com 115481-01A 3 SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: This product con- tains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING: Keep flue open when operating unit. IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and com...
Page 4 - Cleaning and Maintenance; Continued; LOCAL CODES; National Fuel Gas Code ANSI; PRODUCT; Figure 1 - Product Identification
www.desatech.com 115481-01A 4 Children and adults should be alerted to the hazard of high tem- perature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. 1. This appliance, as supplied, is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for ...
Page 5 - CHECK GAS TYPE; LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS
www.desatech.com 115481-01A 5 UNPACKING CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates from the grate as- sembly. The data plates contain important warranty and safety information. 1. Remove log set assembly from carton. 2. Remove all protective packaging applied to log set for shipment. 3. Check all items ...
Page 6 - WARNING: A qualified service; Installation Items Needed; WA R N I N G : C o n n e c t i n g; Figure 3 - External Regulator with Vent; INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP; INSTALLATION
www.desatech.com 115481-01A 6 PLACEMENT OF APPLIANCE Center the appliance in the fireplace. Make certain the grate front feet sit inside the front edge of the fireplace and that there is adequate clearance around the appliance for access and operation. CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified serv...
Page 7 - Figure 4 - Gas Connection; Natural; CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
www.desatech.com 115481-01A 7 INSTALLATION Continued The appliance gas inlet connection is 3/8" NPT at the regulator, located at the rear of the appliance. IMPORTANT: Hold appliance regulator with a wrench to prevent movement when connecting to inlet piping. CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or ...
Page 8 - Figure 5 - Equipment Shutoff Valve; PLACEMENT OF FLOOR MEDIA
www.desatech.com 115481-01A 8 INSTALLATION Continued Figure 5 - Equipment Shutoff Valve Equipment Shutoff Valve Open Closed Figure 7 - Checking Gas Joints (Natural Gas Only) Control Valve Location EquipmentShutoff Valve Propane/LPSupply Tank Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Meter Figure 6 - Checking Gas ...
Page 9 - OPERATING APPLIANCE; Display
www.desatech.com 115481-01A 9 3. Place fiber log pieces randomly on lava rock and ember material around unit (see Figure 10). 4. Use remaining lava rock to blend the floor media together. Your finished effect should resemble Figure 11. WARNING: Failure to posi- tion the floor media as shown in Figures 8...
Page 10 - OPERATING HEATER; LIGHTING
www.desatech.com 115481-01A 10 FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: Keep flue open when operating unit. WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, per- sonal injury or loss of life. A. This appliance has a pilot which mu...
Page 11 - TO TURN OFF GAS; INSPECTING BURNERS; Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat-
www.desatech.com 115481-01A 11 OPERATING HEATER Continued 4. Press MODE button until mode shows in display window of transmitter/ remote. Press up or down key to change set temperature. 5. To set delay timer, press TIMER button followed by either the up or down key. 6. To change the flame height, pr...
Page 12 - TRANSMITTER; Showing Battery Compartment and Door; TECHNICAL SERVICE; PARTS UNDER WARRANTY
www.desatech.com 115481-01A 12 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off the ap- pliance and allow to cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace and chimney (if...
Page 13 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Service Action; LED Failure Codes and Service Action; WARNING: Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing.; POSSIBLE CAUSE
www.desatech.com 115481-01A 13 TROUBLESHOOTING Note: In normal operation, LED blinks once every two seconds; also, LED will be on for one second after every valid command received by the receiver/valve' these are not error codes.Failure codes can occur anytime after the pilot burner is lit. Failure ...
Page 16 - ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN
www.desatech.com 115481-01A 16 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN HCA-24-RFN, HCA-24-RFP, HCA-18-RFN, HCA-18-RFP, HCM-24-RFN, HCM-24-RFP, HCM-18-RFN, HCM-18-RFP, HKE-24-RFN, HKE-24-RFP, HKE-18-RFN, HKE-18-RFP 1 3 7 6 5 4 2 8 9 10 12 13 17 15 16 11
Page 17 - PARTS LIST; listed under
www.desatech.com 115481-01A 17 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 12 of this manual. PART NUMBER HCA-24-RFN HCA-24-RFP HCA-18-RFN HCA-18-RFP KEY HCM-24-RFN HCM-24-RFP HCM-18-RFN HCM-...
Page 18 - ACCESSORIES; Purchase these appliances from your local dealer.; FIREPLACE HOOD; Helps deflect heat away from mantel or wall ab ove
www.desatech.com 115481-01A 18 ACCESSORIES Purchase these appliances from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA at 1-866-672-6040 for referral informatioin. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual. EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 Equip...
Page 19 - NOTES
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Page 20 - LIMITED WARRANTY; NOT A UPC; WARRANTY INFORMATION; KEEP THIS WARRANTY; Model
LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE FIREBOX DESA 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 ...