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    UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) GAS COMP A CT CLASSIC HEARTH ® DU AL BURNER FIREPLA CE OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANU AL Sav e this manual for future reference. For more information, visit www .desatech.com THERMOST A T MODELS VDCFTNA AND VDCFTP A REMOTE-READ Y MODELS VDCFRP A AND VDCFRNA Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Accessor[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 2       -     [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 3 SAFETY INFORMA TION WAR NI NG: Thi s pro duc t con-                kno wn to the S tate of Ca lifo rni a to cau se can cer or b irt h d efe cts       [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 4 SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This ap- pliance is not convertible for use with other gases. 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) in - side any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors. 3. If you smell gas • shut o[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 5 PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Ignitor Button Screen Fireplace Cabinet Log Control Knob Figure 1 - V ent-Free Compact Dual Flame Fireplace O F F P I L O T O N H I L O Hood Fireplace Cabinet Logs Ignitor Button Remote Control (Optional) Control Knob Hood OPTIONAL REMO TE CONTROL A CCESSORIES [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 6 HOOD ASSEMBL Y WARNING: Always have                           -          ?[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 7      The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFP A 54, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and V entilation. All spaces in homes fall into one of the three fol- lowing ventilation classications: 1. Unu[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 8 AIR FOR COMB USTION AND VENTILA TION Continued Example: Gas water heater _____________Btu/Hr V ent-free replace + ____________Btu/Hr T otal = ____________Btu/Hr 4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used. __ __ __ __ _ B t u/ Hr ( ma xi mu m t he s pa ce c a n su pp o[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 9 INST ALLA TION NOTICE: This heater is intended            ?[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 10 INST ALLA TION ITEMS Before installing replace, make sure you have the items listed below . • external regulator (supplied by installer, for propane/LP units only) • piping (check local codes) • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas) • equipment shutoff valve * • test gauge connection* • ground joint u[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 1 1 INST ALLA TION Continued      Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing replace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of replace ush with wall. An optional trim kit accessory is availab[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 12 15" 18" 21" 23" 2 1 / 2 " 6" 8" 10" Note: A ll vertical measurements are from top of fireplace opening to bottom of mantel shelf. All measurements are in inches. 10. If using optional trim kit, install the trim after nal nishing and/or painting of wall. See instructions [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 13 5. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base (see Figure 12). Make sure mantel is ush against wall and centered left to right on base. 6. Use screws provided with mantel accessory to attach mantel assembly to base (see mantel instruction sheet). 7. Attac h exibl e gas line to replac e gas regula - tor . See Conn[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 14 INST ALLA TION Continued 3 2 1 O F F P I L O T O N H I L O Figure 16 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly (Remote-Ready Unit Shown) Wire Harness Blower Bracket Assembly Screw Wire Harness Switch Wiring Routing Hole in Bafe Switch Plate Remote/ Blower Bracket Power Cord Lower Louver Door Blower Mounting Holes Figu[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 15 INST ALLA TION Continued Red Red Fan Switch (Auto/Off/On) Blue Blue Thermostat Switch (N.O.) Green White Green White On 1 10/1 15 V .A.C. Blower Motor Black Off 1 2 3 Auto Figure 20 - Wiring Diagram For Blower Accessory Built-In Installation 3 2 1 O F F P I L O T O N H I L O Blower Bracket Assembly Screw Wire Harnes[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 16 Installation must include an equipment shutoff va lv e, un io n and pl ug ged 1/8" NPT tap. Loca te NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upst ream fro m he ater (see Fig ure 22). IMPORT ANT : Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location. The equipment shutoff valve is for tu[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 17 INST ALLA TION Continued W e recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 22, page 16. Locate sedime nt trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater . Locate sediment trap where trapped mat- ter is not likely to freeze. A sediment[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 18 INST ALLA TION Continued CAUTION: Make sure exter-             ?[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 19  REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES    1. D[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 20 INST ALLA TION Continued 4. Gently remove the cover of the thermostat from the base. Grasp the sides of the cover rmly and pull to separate from the base. 5. Fe ed the ele ct ri ca l wi re s th ro ug h th e re ct an gul ar slot s on eac h si de o f th e bas e (s ee F igur e 33 ). W ARNING: Do not con- nect the th[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 21 INST ALLING LOG SET AND SCREEN 1. Remove log packaging material and discard packaging. Gently place log over burner (see Figure 35). Do not allow log to contact ame. If ame contacts log, soot will be created. 2. Reattach screen by placing the notches in the screen fr ame over t he shoulde r screws and pushing [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 22 6. With control k nob pressed in, press and release ignitor button. This will light pilot. The pilot is attached to the fr ont burner . If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights. Note: If pi lo t d oe s n ot st ay li t, ref er t o T roubleshooting, page 29. Also, contact a qualied service person [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 23 OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued   BLOWER This blower has three settings: ON, OFF and AUT O. In the ON posi tion , the blowe r will oper - ate constantly . In the OFF position, the blower will not operate. In the AUTO position, the blower will start when the thermostat senses a sufcient i[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 24 OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued 5. Press in and turn control knob counter - clockwise to the PILOT position. Press in control knob for ve (5) seconds (see Figure 40). Not e: Y ou may be runnin g this re place for the rst time after hooking up to gas sup - ply . If so, the control knob may need to be pressed [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 25 OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued    Note: All remote control accessories must be purchased separately (see A c c e s s o ri e s , page 40). Follow instructions included with the remote contr ol. ?[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 26 Note : Do not l eave the hand -hel d rem ote in t he AUT O mod e clo se to th e r epla ce. The ra dian t hea t fro m the re pla ce wil l turn off the r epl ace . Ide ally , plac e the hand- held re mote in the cente r of t he r oom fa cing tow ards the r epla ce. Note: Do not hold the hand-held remote fo[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 27 INSPECTING B URNERS Check pilot ame pattern and burner ame pat - terns often.    Figure 47 shows a correct pilot ame pattern. Figure 48 shows an incorrect pilot ame pattern. The incorrect pilot ame is not touching the ther - mocouple. This will [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 28 W e also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt. T o clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI. Y our local computer store, hardware store or home center may carry compressed air in a can. Y ou can use a vacuu m cleane r in the blow[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 29 TROUBLESHOO TING                                                    [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 30  1. Control knob not fully pressed in 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 3. Safety interlock system has been triggered 4. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open 5. Pilot ame not touching ther - mocouple, which allows ther - mocouple to cool, causing pilot flame to[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 31 TROUBLESHOO TING Continued  1. Residues from manufacturing processes and log curing 2. Not enough air 3. Gas regulator defective 1. Turning control knob to HI position when burner is cold 2. Air in gas line 3. Air passageways on replace blocked 4 . Dirty or partially clog[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 32 TROUBLESHOO TING Continued                • Do not touch any elect[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 33 SPECIFICA TIONS    • Rating: 17/26,000Btu/Hr • Gas T ype: Propane/LP Gas Only • Ignition: Piezo • Manifold Pressure: 8" W .C. • Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water): Maximum - 14", Minimum* - 1 1" • Dimensions (H x W x D) (including hood and scr[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 34 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN  8 8 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 1 9 9 10 10 10 16 17 10 10 14 6 3 1 1 12 13 1 1 15 16 18 16 16 16 16 16 16 2 5 16 16 16 16 7 4[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 35        1 ** Outer Casing T op 1 2 ** Bafe 1 3 ** Outer Casing 1 4 104281-02BR Firebox Hood 1 5 ** Firebox T op 1 6 ** Firebox Wrapper 1 7 1 10339-01CK Outer Base 1 8 102635-02 Front Left and Right Sides 2 9 103209-05 Extrude[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 36 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN THERMOST A T MODELS    8 7 5 6 6 2 4 19 18 15 16 9 9 17 1 1 14 3 13 20 9 1 21 10 12[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 37 P ARTS LIST THERMOST A T MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your replace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 42 of this manual.       1 1 1 1069-01 Dual Burner ?[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 38 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE-READY MODELS     O F F P I L O T O N H I L O 16 15 15 16 12 12 1 1 9 9 9 10 5 17 18 13 19 2 1 4 3 14 7 6 8 20 Natural Gas Only 9 21 22[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 39 P ARTS LIST REMOTE-READY MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your replace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 42 of this manual.        1 1 1 1069-01 Dual Burn[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 40 ACCESSORIES NOTICE: All accessories may      Purchase these replace accessories from your lo - cal dealer . If they can not supply these accessorie s, call DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 41 ACCESSORIES Continued   THERMOST A T REMOTE CONTROL  For all model s. Allows the repla ce to be operat ed in a manua lly or thermostati cally controlle d mode. Y ou can turn the replace on and off without e[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01C 42 REPLACEMENT P ARTS Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty .    Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call DESA Heating [...]

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