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    UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) GAS FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Save this manual for future reference. Save this manual for future reference. For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com Shown with optional cabinet mantel, hearth base, and trim accessories. WARNING: If the information in [...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMA TION DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have t[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 3 3 SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 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 not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any stru[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 4 LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 *. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 [...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 5 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows a[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 6 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER 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 ro[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 7 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Ventilation Air (Cont.) INSTALLATION AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors (EFP33PR Shown) Outlet Air Ventilated Attic Outlet Air Inlet Air Inlet Air Ventilated [...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 8 CHECK GAS TYPE Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP) for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct, do not install fireplace. Call dealer where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace. ELECTRICAL HOOKUP This fireplace normally[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 9 9 Figure 6 - Removing Fireplace Floor Assembly INST ALLA TION Continued ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR POWER CORD This fireplace operates on 120 VAC, 60 Hz power. An electrical power cord is supplied with this unit. For Mantel Installation 1. Determin[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 10 INSTALLATION Relocating Wall Switch (Cont.) CAUTION: Be careful of gas lines and wiring when moving floor. For Mantel Installation If fireplace is to be installed into a mantel, (see Conventional Fireplace Installation , pages 18 and 19) the wall[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 11 11 INSTALLATION Relocating Wall Switch (Cont.) Installing Variable Speed Blower Accessory INST ALLA TION Continued 16. Position switch/plate assembly vertically over wall openings with decal lettering upright (see Figure 13). 17. Insert mounting [...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 12 Figure 15 - Attaching Speed Control to Firebox 5. Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to ter - minals on blower motor and that the screw retaining the green ground wire is tight. 6. Place control knob provided on plastic cont[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 13 13 INSTALLATION Installing Variable Speed Blower Accessory (Cont.) Installing Thermostatic Blower Accessory INST ALLA TION Continued Operating the Blower Light your gas appliance with the blower off. After about 15 minutes, turn the blower on to [...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 14 Blower #8 Screws Lower Rear Wall of Firebox Exhaust Port Top Mounting Tab INSTALLATION Installing Thermostatic Blower Accessory (Cont.) INST ALLA TION Continued 10. Place control knob provided on plastic control shaft of speed control (see Figure[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 15 15 V a r i a b l e F a n S w i t c h W h i t e W h i t e B l a c k G r e e n O n 1 1 0 / 1 1 5 V . A . C . B l o w e r M o t o r B l a c k B l a c k B l a c k O f f INSTALLATION Installing Thermostatic Blower Accessory (Cont.) Installing Gas Pipi[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 16 INSTALLATION Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location (Cont.) INST ALLA TION Continued WARNING: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas. We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Fig[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 17 17 ➞ ➞ INSTALLATION Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply Checking Gas Connections INST ALLA TION Continued Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP ga[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 18 Figure 28 - Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Fireplace Figure 29 - Checking Gas Joints for Propane/LP Gas Fireplace INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections (Cont.) Conventional Fireplace Installation INST ALLA TION Continued CONVENTIONAL FIREPLA[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 19 19 INSTALLATION Conventional Fireplace Installation (Cont.) Built-In Fireplace Installation INST ALLA TION Continued 1 1. Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet mantel (see Figure 33). Be careful not to scratch or damage hearth base, cabinet man[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 20 INSTALLATION Built-In Fireplace Installation (Cont.) Assembling And Attaching Optional Brass Trim INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 36 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs (EFP33PR Shown) Nailing Flanges Nails or Wood Screws 8. Attach fireplace to w[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 21 21 INSTALLATION Assembling And Attaching Optional Brass Trim (Cont.) Installing Hood Installing Logs ( CGEFP33PR/CGEFP33NR) INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 39 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace (EFP33PR Shown) Trim Hanging Screws Assembled Brass[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 22 INSTALLATION Installing Logs ( CGEFP33PR/CGEFP33NR) (C ont.) Installing Logs (E FP3 3P R/EFP33NR) INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 43 - Installing Front Log (#3) Figure 44 - Installing Crossover Log (#4) Front Log (#3) Post Recess Post 4. Locate t[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 23 23 INSTALLATION Installing Battery Into Remote Installing Screen OPERATING FIREPLACE For Your Safety Read Before Lighting INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLING BATTERY INTO REMOTE 1. Locate slot at bottom of remote control (see Figure 49). Firmly i[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 24 OPERATING FIREPLACE Normal Lighting Instructions To Turn Off Gas To Appliance NORMAL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: You must operate this heater with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is in place before running heater. NOT[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 25 25 MANUAL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL POWER OUTAGE WARNING: You must operate this heater with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is in place before running heater. NOTICE: During initial operation of new heater, bu[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 26 INSPECTING BURNERS Pilot Flame Pattern Main Burner CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Burner Injector Holder Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 55 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 56 sh[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 27 27 CLEANING PILOT AIR INLET HOLE Clean the pilot assembly also. A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air inlet hole about two inches from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilo[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 28 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 29 29 OBSERVED PROBLEM Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot (manual ignition mode) When ignitor button is pressed, there is spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition (manual ign[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 30 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Metal expanding while heating or con- tracting while cooling 1. Fireplace burning vapors from paint, hair spray , glues, cleaners, chemicals, new carpet, etc. (see IMPOR T ANT statement [...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 31 31 REPLACEMENT P AR TS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replace[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 32 12 23 41 42 24 43 39 13 31 30 11 10 7 38 5 27 26 6 13 15 32 14 18 37 28 33 20 21 19 35 36 9 17 29 34 22 25 16 8 1 2 4 3 40 44 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE CONTROL LOG BASE ASSEMBLY MODELS EFP33PR/NR AND CGEFP33PR/NR (CGEFP33PR SHOWN) ILLU[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 33 33 PARTS LIST Models EFP33PR/NR and CGEFP33PR/NR P AR TS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replace- ment Parts on page 31 of this manual. KEY PART NUMBER NO[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 34 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models EFP33PR/NR and CGEFP33PR/NR ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN FIREBOX MODELS EFP33PR/NR AND CGEFP33PR/NR 1 2 3 4 10 16 8 11 14 14 14 6 7 12 14 14 13 5 14 9 9 19 5 15[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 35 35 PARTS LIST Models EFP33PR/NR and CGEFP33PR/NR P AR TS LIST FIREBOX MODELS EFP33PR/NR AND CGEFP33PR/NR This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on p[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 36 ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE - GA5010 For all models. Equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap. Fits 1/2" NPT pipe. Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessorie[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 37 37 ACCESSORIES CABINET MANTEL ACCESSORY WITH FIREPLACE PERIMETER BRASS TRIM GMC11F Series - Walnut Finished Hardwood Veneer GMC12U Series - Unfinished Hardwood Veneer, Ready to Stain or Paint. GMC13F Series - Medium Stained Oak Veneer GM102W Seri[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 38 NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 39 39 Template 1 - Relocating Wall Switch to Hollow Room Wall Template 2 - Relocating Wall Switch to Side Wall of Mantel 4 3 / 4 " 4 3 / 4 " 3 3 / 4 " 3/8" 3 3 / 4 " 3/8" 3/16" 3/4" 3/4" 3/8" Diamete[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 40 THIS P AGE INTENTIONALL Y LEFT BLANK[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 41 41 1. Where will the product be used? ❍ Living/Family Room ❍ Office/W arehouse ❍ Utility Shed/Outbuilding ❍ Garage ❍ Bedroom ❍ Bathroom ❍ Other 2. If you bought this product yourself, did you plan to purchase this type of product be[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 42 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 Postage Required TM T APE T APE[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 43 43 NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________[...]

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    108117-01H For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 44 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com 108117-01 Rev. H 02/03 NOT A UPC 108117 01 TM[...]