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    UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) GAS COMP ACT CLASSIC HEAR TH ® DUAL BURNER FIREPLACE OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Save this manual for future reference. Save this manual for future reference. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury, or loss o[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 2 WARNING: Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert, or other accessory not approved for use with this fireplace. WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Ceiling fan[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 3 3 SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued 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 [...]

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    111244-01A 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 B[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 5 5 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Providing Adequate Ventilation Determining Fresh-Air Flow for Fireplace Location AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New mate- rials, increased insulat[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 6 3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space. V ent-free fireplace _____________ Btu/Hr Gas water heater* _____________ Btu/Hr Gas furnace _____________ Btu/Hr V ented gas heater _____________ Btu/Hr Gas fireplace logs ___________[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 7 7 Figure 5 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors Outlet Air Ventilated Attic Outlet Air Inlet Air Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space To Crawl Space To Attic Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You mu[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 8 FIREPLACE CLEARANCES WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figure 6. If you can, provide greater clear- ances from floor, ceiling, and joining wall. NOTICE: If you install the fireplace in a bedroom (Thermostat-Controlled Models only),[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 9 9 Actual Framing Height 26" 26 7 / 8 " Front Width 26 3 / 4 " 26 7 / 8 " Depth 14 1 / 4 " 15 1 / 4 " 1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 7 for the rough opening. I f installing in a corner , use [...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 10 INST ALLA TION Continued Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening. NOTICE: Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 11 11 O F F P I L O T O N H I L O Figure 12 - Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace Shoulder Screw Assembled Brass Trim Hole for 3" Wood Screw for Attaching Fireplace to Wooden Base Hole for 3" Wood Screw for Attaching Fireplace to Mantel Shou[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 12 3 2 1 O F F P I L O T O N H I L O Installing Blower Accessory Note: If you are using a mantel with your fireplace, use the following instructions. If your fireplace is built-in, see For Built-In Installation, page 13. 1. Install snap bushings fou[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 13 13 3 2 1 O F F P I L O T O N H I L O Red Red Fan Switch (Auto/Off/On) Blue Blue Thermostat Switch (N.O.) Green White Green White On 110/115 V.A.C. Blower Motor Black Off 1 2 3 Auto Figure 17 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly Figure 18 - Wiring[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 14 Installation must include an equipment shutoff valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from heater (see Figures 20). IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve in a[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 15 15 NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit con- cealed gas connections. A flexible gas line is pro- vided to allow accessibility from the fireplace (see Figure 31). The flexible gas supply line connection to the equipment shutoff valve should b[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 16 Figure 24 - Checking Gas Joints (Propane/LP Only) Propane/LP Supply Tank Equipment Shutoff Valve Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Meter Figure 25 - Checking Gas Joints (Natural Gas Only) 3. Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutof f valve f[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 17 17 INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLATION Optional Wireless Hand-Held Remote Control Accessories [Remote-Ready Models Only] OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES Remote-Ready Models Only ([C]GHRCB Series & [C]GHRCTB Series) In[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 18 OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH - GWMS2 (Remote-Ready Models Only) WARNING: Do not connect this switch to any electri- cal source! Electrical shock and/or fire hazard will occur. 1. Remove jumper wire from control valve (see Figure 26, page 17). 2. Connect [...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 19 19 INSTALLING LOG SET AND SCREEN 1. Remove log packaging material and discard packaging. Gen- tly place log over burner (see Figure 34). Do not allow log to contact flame. If flame contacts log, soot will be created. 2. Reattach screen by placing[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 20 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE 1. F ollo w steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions , begin- ning on page 19. 2. W ith control knob pr essed in, strike match. Hold match to pilot until pilot lights. 3. Kee p control knob pr essed in f or 30 se[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 21 21 OPERATING FIREPLACE (REMOTE-READY MODELS) For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Lighting Instructions OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing prop- erty dam[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 22 Figure 42- Setting the Selector Switch, Control Knob and Flame Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation REMOTE OFF ON HI LO IN OUT Flame Adjustment Knob Control Knob Selector Switch in Remote Position (Optional Remote Control) Shutting Off Fireplace [...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 23 23 OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued OPERATING FIREPLACE (REMOTE-READY MODELS) Optional Hand-Held Remote Operation (Cont.) Optional GWMT1 Wall Mounted Thermostat Optional GWMS2 Wall Mounted Switch Operating Blower Figure 44 - Thermostat Hand-Held Re[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 24 INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 46 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 47 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the therm[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 25 25 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Burner Injector Holder and Pilot Air Inlet Hole (Cont.) Log Set Cabinet WIRING DIAGRAM Figure 50 - Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube Burner Tube Injector Holder Primary Air Inlet Holes 5. Blow air into the[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING: Turn off and unplug fireplace and let cool before servic- ing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair fireplace. CAUTION: Never use a wi[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 27 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Fireplace produces a whistling noise when burn[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 28 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: If you smell gas • Shut off gas supply. • Do not try to light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neigh[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 29 29 Thermostat Models: Thermostat Models: Remote-Ready Models: Remote-Ready Models: CDCFTP, VDCFTP, CDCFTN, VDCFTN, VDCFRP, FDCFRP VDCFRN, FDCFRN FDCFTP FDCFTN Btu/Hr 17/26,000 17/26,000 17/26,000 17/26,000 Type Gas Propane/LP Gas Only Natural Gas[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 30 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN FIREBOX ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Firebox 8 8 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 1 9 9 10 10 10 16 17 10 10 14 6 3 11 12 13 11 15 16 18 16 16 16 16 16 16 2 5 16 16 16 16 7 4[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 31 31 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. P AR TS LIST FIREBOX PARTS LIST Firebox KEY PART NUMBERS NO. FDCF Models VDCF M[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 32 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN THERMOSTAT MODELS FDCFTP, FDCFTN, VDCFTP, VDCFTN, CDCFTP and CDCFTN ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS FDCFTP, FDCFTN, VDCFTP, VDCFTN, CDCFTP and CDCFTN 8 7 5 6 6 12 2 4 19 18 15 16 9 9 17 11 14 3 13 20 9 1 21 10 VDC[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 33 33 P AR TS LIST THERMOSTAT MODELS 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. PARTS LIST MODELS FDCFTP, FDCFTN, VDCFTP, VDCFTN[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 34 ILLUSTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE-READY MODELS FDCFRN, FDCFRP, VDCFRN and VDCFRP ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models FDCFRN, FDCFRP, VDCFRN and VDCFRP O F F P I L O T O N H I L O 16 15 15 16 12 12 11 9 9 9 10 5 17 18 13 19 2 1 4 3 14 7 6 8 20 N[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 35 35 P AR TS LIST REMOTE-READY MODELS 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. PARTS LIST Models FDCFRN, FDCFRP, VDCFRN and V[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 36 CORNER MANTEL WITH FULL HEARTH BASE CMA208F Series - French Walnut CMA209U Series - Unfinished For all models. Space-saving mantel and hearth base corner design features clean, classic lines. Available in french walnut finish or an unfinished har[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 37 37 RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD THERMOSTAT REMOTE CONTROL KIT - GHRCTB AND CGHRCTB For all remote-r eady m odels. Allows the fireplace to be operated in a manually or thermostatically controlled mode. You can turn the fireplace on and off without ever [...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 38 NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 39 39 • ACCESSORIES 1. Where will the product be used? ❍ Living/F amily Room ❍ Office/W arehouse ❍ Utility Shed/Outbuilding ❍ Garage ❍ Bedroom ❍ Bathroom ❍ Other 2. If y ou bought this product yourself , did you plan to purchase this[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 40 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 Postage Required T APE[...]

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    111244-01A For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 41 41 NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________[...]

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    111244-01A 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 www.desatech.com 111244-01 Rev. A 04/03 NOT A UPC 111244 01[...]