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Page 2 - CONTENTS; SECTION; WARNINGS; DANGER; Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!; SAFETY; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning:; Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning

2 102886 CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Safety Information continues on next page Safety Information ................................................................................... 2Product Identification .............................................................................. 4Local Codes ...........

Page 3 - Continued

3 102886 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued WARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGS Continued WARNING: Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous. 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases. 2. Do ...

Page 4 - Safety Pilot

4 102886 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of localcodes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223, alsoknown as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New...

Page 5 - ASSEMBLY; ASSEMBLING FIREPLACE; Figure 2 - Assembling Fireplace; Assembling Hood; WARNING; Figure 3 - Assembling Hood

5 102886 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING FIREPLACE Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, 5/16" hex wrench, and slotted screwdriver Installing Log 1. Remove back log, branch, and hood from log box. Discard protective packaging.2. Remove two shipping screws above screen (see Figure 2).3. Lift screen up and pu...

Page 6 - PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION; Unusually Tight Construction; ous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm (10; Confined and Unconfined Space; per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all appliances

6 102886 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unlessprovisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilationair. Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air forthis and other fuel-burning appliances...

Page 7 - Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space

7 102886 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install fireplace plus...

Page 8 - VENTILATION AIR; Ventilation Air From Inside Building

8 102886 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building Shown with Optional Mantel WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller thanthat defined as an unconfined space, provide adequate combus-tion and ventilation...

Page 9 - Ventilation Air From Outdoors

9 102886 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Figure 5 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors Shown with Optional Mantel Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide twopermanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one with...

Page 10 - INSTALLATION; CHECK GAS TYPE; NOTICE; • external regulator (supplied by; CAUTION; Never install the fireplace; LOCATING FIREPLACE

10 102886 INSTALLATION CHECK GAS TYPE Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supply is not propane/LP, do not installfireplace. Call dealer where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace. INSTALLATION ITEMS Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below. NOTICE A qualifie...

Page 11 - If you install the fireplace in a home garage; For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace; Figure 6 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From

11 102886 Figure 7 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Fireplace Shown with Optional Mantel WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION If you install the fireplace in a home garage • fireplace pilot and burner must be at least 18 inches above floor.• locate fireplace where moving vehicle will not hit it. ...

Page 12 - INSTALLING; Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner; BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION

12 102886 INSTALLING Continued 36 5/8" 25 7/8" 51 3/4" 26 7/8" Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner 2. An optional blower accessory is available (see Accessories, page 32). There are two options for connecting blower to electrical source. Option one: Have a licensed elec...

Page 13 - Figure 10 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs; Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation; Figure 11 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation

13 102886 INSTALLING Continued Continued 6. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 17. 7. If the optional blower has been installed connect blower to electrical source. Option one: Route blower electrical cord through side or rear access doo...

Page 14 - Figure 12 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace; OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION; from fireplace and set aside.; Figure 13 - Attaching Wood Base to Floor

14 102886 INSTALLING Continued Figure 12 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace ShoulderScrews AssembledBrass Trim OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION Note: Refer to instructions provided with the mantel for assembly instructions. Refer to instructions below for system installation. Refer to instructions on p...

Page 15 - Attaching Wood Base to Solid Floor; For attaching base to solid floors (concrete or masonry); Figure 15 - Folding Anchor; Assembling Brass Trim (Brass trim shipped with mantel); adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver.; Figure 14 - Assembling Brass Trim

15 102886 Attaching Wood Base to Solid Floor For attaching base to solid floors (concrete or masonry) Note: Floor anchors and mounting screws are in hardware package. The hardware package is provided with fireplace.1. Drill holes at marked locations using 5/16" drill bit. For solid floors (concr...

Page 16 - Figure 16 - External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down

16 102886 CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY Figure 16 - External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down NOTICE A qualified service person must connect fireplace to gas supply.Follow all local codes. WARNING ICON G 001 CAUTION Never connect fireplace directly to the propane/LP supply. Thisfireplace requires an ext...

Page 17 - CONNECTING; Figure 18 - Removing Twig Support From Fireplace; CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY; Installation Items Needed; Figure 17 - Gas Connection

17 102886 Continued CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY Continued Figure 18 - Removing Twig Support From Fireplace CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • Phillips screwdriver• sealant (resistant to propane gas, not provided) 1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove two screws that hold firepl...

Page 18 - PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM; Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG; water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.; Figure 19 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together

18 102886 CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG 1. Disconnect fireplace and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage fireplace regulator. 2. Cap off open end of gas...

Page 19 - Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG; PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS CONNECTIONS; internal joints for leaks.; Figure 21 - Checking Gas Joints Shown with Optional Mantel; CHECKING; Figure 20 - Manual Shutoff Valve

19 102886 ON POSITION OFF POSITION Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 20).2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane/LP supply tank valve. 3. Check all joints from propane/LP supply tank to manual shutoff ...

Page 20 - FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING; LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS; Figure 22 - Control Knob In The OFF Position

20 102886 OPERATING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING Continued WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosionmay result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety information ...

Page 22 - TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE; Shutting Off Fireplace; to the OFF position.; to the PILOT position.; THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION; OPERATING; MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE

22 102886 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Fireplace 1. Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position. 2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance if service is to be performed. Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) 1. Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the PILOT ...

Page 23 - Figure 24 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern; Figure 25 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern; Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often.; PILOT FLAME PATTERN; If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 25

23 102886 INSPECTING BURNER Thermocouple Pilot Burner Figure 24 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Thermocouple Pilot Burner Figure 25 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 24 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 25 sho...

Page 24 - BURNER FLAME PATTERN; mately one hour until the log cures.; If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 27; INSPECTING

24 102886 BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 26 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 27 shows an incorrectburner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping ofthe flame. It also shows the flame higher than one inch above the log. Note: When using the fireplace the first t...

Page 25 - CABINET; Air Passageways; SHOOTING; All troubleshooting; Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning.; REMEDY

25 102886 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ODS/PILOT AND BURNER • Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or small, soft bristled brush to clean. CABINET Air Passageways • Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean. Exterior • Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture. Wipe the cabin...

Page 28 - If you smell gas

28 102886 TROUBLE- SHOOTING Continued WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply.• Do not try to light any appliance.• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas suppli...

Page 29 - SPECIFICATIONS; Parts Under Warranty

29 102886 TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting.If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-323-5190. SPECIFICATIONS SERVICE HINTS REPLACEMENT PARTS Btu (Variable) 14,000/26,000 Type Gas Propane/LP Only Igniti...

Page 31 - PARTS LIST

31 102886 PARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts,follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 29 of this manual. KEY VMH26TP NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 102633-01 Outer Casing Top 1 2 102624-02 Outer Casing 1 3 099230-02 Shou...

Page 32 - ACCESSORIES

32 102886 ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they cannot supplythese accessories call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-800-458-2472for referral information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page ofthis manual. CABINET MANTELWITH ...

Page 33 - NOTES

33 102886 NOTES _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________...

Page 36 - KEEP THIS WARRANTY; WARRANTY INFORMATION

2701 Industrial DriveP.O. Box 90004Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 102886-01REV. D06/97 LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH ‚ FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for three (3) years andfive (5) years on stai...