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    Save this manual for future reference. For more information, visit www.desatech.com WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other [...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 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, service agency, or the gas supplier. WARNING: This [...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 3 WARNING: Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Altered burner patterns can cause sooting. Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furni- tur[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 4 SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This appli- ance 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 off g[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 5 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Electronic Ignitor Button Screen Fireplace Cabinet Logs Control Knob Figure 1 - Vent-Free Compact Classic Hearth ® Fireplace Screen Fireplace Cabinet Logs Electronic Ignitor Button Remote Control (Optional) Remote Selector Switch (Optional) Control Knob Flexible Gas Line Flexible Gas Line UNPACK[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 6 ASSEMBLY WARNING: Always have screen in place before operat- ing fireplace. This prevents ex- cessive temperatures on fire- place surfaces. WARNING: Failure to posi- tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this fireplace may result in property damage or p[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 7 AIR FOR COMBUSTION VENTILATION WARNING: This fireplace shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ven- tilation air. Read the following in- structions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your [...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 8 DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE 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 room in which you will install fireplace plus any adjoining rooms with doorless pas- sageways or ventilation grills be[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 9 IMPORT ANT : Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat-con- trolled power vent. Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent. AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building Or Remove Door into Adjoining Room, Option 3[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 10 IMPOR T ANT: V ent-free fireplaces add moisture to the air . Although this is beneficial, installing fire- place in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and V entilation, page 7. Note: Y our fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance insta[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 11 Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material, Side Wall, and Ceiling A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace cabi- net to any combustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 6. Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf, etc. is made of combustible material and pro- trudes 3 1 /2" from the wa[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 12 3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the equip- ment shutof f valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping. 4. If you have not assembled firebox, follow in- structions on page 6. 5. Care[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 13 Mantel Shelf Side of Firebox 13" 16" 19" 21" 2 1 / 2 " 6" 8" 10" Note: All vertical measurements are from top of fireplace opening to bottom of mantel shelf. All measurements are in inches. Figure 10 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation INSTALLATION Continued OP[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 14 Assembling Trim (Trim shipped with mantel) 1. Remove packaging from three remaining pieces of trim. 2. Locate two adjusting plates with set screws, and two shims in the hardware packet. 3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 13. 4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of top tr[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 15 3 2 1 Figure 15 - Installing Blower (Thermostat Unit Shown) Wire Harness Blower Bracket Assembly Screw Wire Harness Switch Baffle Wiring Routing Hole in Baffle Switch Plate Blue Red Rear Fan Switch Cover Snap Bushing Power Cord Black Blower Mounting Holes Lower Louver Door Front Fan Switch Cover INSTALLATION Continued[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 16 10. Route power cord out of the cabinet by in- serting it through the bushing on the outer cas- ing (see Figure 15, page 15). Plug fan kit into 120-V olt grounded power supply and test op- eration. Note: When switch is in the AUT O position, the fan will start after the fireplace has run for a few moments. The fan wil[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 17 3 2 1 Figure 19 - Installing Blower (Thermostat Unit Shown) Blower Bracket Assembly Screw Wire Harness Plastic Wire Strap Wire Harness Switch Plate Switch Outlet Receptacle (not included) Power Cord Lower Louver Door Blue Red Black Clamp Connector (not included) INSTALLATION Continued Figure 20 - Folding Anchor CONNEC[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 18 INSTALLATION Continued IMPOR T ANT: For natural gas, check gas line pressure before connecting fireplace to gas line. Gas line pressure must be no greater than 14 inches of water . If gas line pressure is higher , heater regu- lator damage could occur . CAUTION: Never connect pro- pane/LP fireplace directly to the pro[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 19 ➞ ➞ CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections. A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibil- ity from the fireplace (see Fig- ure 1, page 5)[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 20 3. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve lo- cated on or near gas meter for natural gas, or using compressed air . 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles formin[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 21 OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES Remote-Ready Models Only (GHRCB Series & GHRCTB Series) Installing Receiver 1. Disconnect jumper wire from control valve (see Figure 27). 2. Locate battery clip mounted on back of re- ceiver (see Figure 28). 3. Slide 9-volt battery (not included) through clip.[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 22 INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT - GWMT1 (Remote-Ready Models Only) WARNING: Read and follow installation instructions. Instal- lation should be done by a quali- fied installer familiar with low- voltage wiring procedures. WARNING: Do not connect this thermostat to any electrical source! Electri[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 23 OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH - GWMS2 (Remote-Ready Models Only) WARNING: Read and follow installation instructions. Instal- lation should be done by a quali- fied installer familiar with low- voltage wiring procedures. WARNING: Do not connect this switch to any electrical source! Electrical shock and/or fire hazard will occur[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 24 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water . Immediately call a quali- fied service technician to inspect the appli- ance and to replace any par t of the control system and any gas control which has been under water . LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: You must oper- ate th[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 25 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Fireplace 1. T urn contr ol knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position. 2. T urn off all electric power to the appliance (if applicable) if service is to be performed. Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot stays lit) T urn control knob clockwise Cloc[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 26 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water . Immediately call a quali- fied service technician to inspect the appli- ance and to replace any par t of the control system and any gas control which has been under water . LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: You must oper- ate th[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 27 TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Fireplace 1. T urn contr ol knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position. 2. If Using Optional Hand-Held Remote: Set remote switch to the OFF position to pre- vent draining battery . Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) Y ou may shut off the burner and keep the pilot lit[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 28 Key Pad Lock Feature This feature allows the user to lock/unlock the keypad on the hand-held remote in the MANU or AUT O mode to prevent inadvertent opera- tion (i.e. children operating the hand-held r e- mote control, etc.). The keypad is locked in ei- ther on or off. Press the POWER and LOCK buttons together to turn[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 29 OPERATING BLOWER This blower has thr ee settings: ON, OFF , and AUTO. In the ON position, the blower will op- erate constantly . In the OFF position, the blower will not operate. In the AUT O position, the blower will start when the thermostat senses a sufficient increase in firebox temperatur e. Note: Y our fir eplac[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 30 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circu- lating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fire- place before each use. Have fire- place inspected yearly by a quali- fied service person. Fireplace may nee[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 31 TROUBLESHOOTIING WARNING: Turn off and unplug fireplace and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair fireplace. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of ope[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 32 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released Burner does not light after ODS/ pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during com- bustion POSSIBLE CAUSE 1 . Control knob not fully pressed in 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 3. [...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 33 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Slight smoke or odor during ini- tial operation Fireplace produces a whistling noise when burner is lit White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture Moisture/condensation noticed on windows POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Residues from manufactur - ing p[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 34 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 supplier’s instructions. • If you cannot reach your gas supplier,[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 35 SPECIFICATIONS VMH10TPC VMH10RPC VMH10TNC VMH10RNC EFS10TP A EFS10RP A EFS10TNA EFS10RNA Btu/Hr 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 T ype Gas Propane/LP Propane/LP Natural Natural Ignition Electronic Ignitor Electronic Ignitor Electronic Ignitor Electronic Ignitor Manifold Pressure 8.5" W .C. 8" W .C. 3" W .C. [...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 36 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN THERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED MODELS VMH10TPC, VMH10TNC (SHOWN), EFS10TPA AND EFS10TNA 37 35 13 11 10 7 29 1 3 2 3 41 6 32 19 6 33 8 8 40 30 21 17 34 15 16 7 27 5 12 25 24 8 9 26 18 8 28 31 38 23 14 39 20 4 36 8 22 AAA Battery Negative UP Install Battery According To This Illustration[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 37 PARTS LIST THERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 35 of this manual. P ART NUMBERS KEY VMH10TPC VMH10TNC NO . EFS10TP A EFS10TNA DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 102633-02 102633-02 Outer Casing T [...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 38 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE-READY MODELS VMH10RPC, VMH10RNC (SHOWN), EFS10RPA, EFS10RNA TPTH TPTH TP TP TH TH 30 12 20 10 9 7 23 1 3 2 7 3 35 6 8 14 6 26 20 4 25 5 41 17 39 20 18 40 19 31 21 15 32 24 38 22 33 13 16 36 37 34 27 20 11 29 28 20 AAA Battery Negative UP Install Battery According To This Illustration[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 39 PARTS 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 35 of this manual. P ART NUMBERS KEY VMH10RPC VMH10RNC NO. EFS10RP A EFS10RNA DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 102633-02 102633-02 Outer Casing T op 1 2 102[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 40 ACCESSORIES NOTICE: All accessories may not be available for all fire- place models. Purchase these fireplace accessories from your lo- cal dealer . If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. Y ou can also write to the ad- dress listed on the back p[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 41 CORNER MANTEL WITH FULL HEARTH BASE GMC63U Series - Unfinished GMC64F Series - Finished GMC83F Series - Oak Stain Finished For all models. Space-saving mantel and hearth base corner design features clean, classic lines. A vailable in a stained oak, white lacquer or an un- finished hardwood, ready to stain or paint. Co[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 42 ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________[...]

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    www.desatech.com 112462-01B 43 ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________[...]

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    2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com 112462-01 Rev. B 04/04 NOT A UPC WARRANTY INFORMATION KEEP THIS WARRANTY Model _________________________________ Serial No. ______________________________ Date Purchased _________________________ Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the fac[...]