Vanguard Heating Indoor Fireplace VMH26NR User Manual

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VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS  
COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH® FIREPLACE  
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL  
VMH26NR  
15,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr  
Remote Control Ready  
Shown with Optional  
Cabinet Mantel/Hearth  
Base Accessory  
WARNING: Improper installa-  
tion,adjustment,alteration,ser-  
vice, or maintenance can cause  
injury or property damage. Re-  
fer to this manual for correct  
installationandoperationalpro-  
cedures. For assistance or ad-  
ditional information consult a  
qualified installer, service  
agency, or the gas supplier.  
WARNING: If the information in this manual  
is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion  
may result causing property damage, per-  
sonal 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 appliance.  
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS  
• Do not try to light any appliance.  
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do  
not use any phone in your building.  
• Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfrom  
a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas  
supplier’s instructions.  
WARNING: This is an unvented  
gas-firedheater.Itusesair(oxy-  
gen)fromtheroominwhichitis  
installed. Provisions for ad-  
equatecombustionandventila-  
tion air must be provided. Refer  
to Air for Combustion and Ven-  
tilationsection on page 5 of this  
manual.  
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,  
call the fire department.  
— Installation and service must be per-  
formed by a qualified installer, service  
agency, or the gas supplier.  
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket*, permanently located, manufactured  
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.  
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.  
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer  
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PRODUCT  
PRODUCT  
FEATURES  
SAFETY PILOT  
This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen  
Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS).  
The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-  
freeroomfireplaces.TheODS/pilotshutsoff  
the fireplace if there is not enough fresh air.  
IDENTIFICATION  
Fireplace  
Cabinet  
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM  
Screen  
This fireplace has a piezo ignitor. This sys-  
tem requires no matches, batteries, or other  
sources to light fireplace.  
REMOTE CONTROL  
ACCESSORIES  
Logs  
There are four optional remote controls that  
can be purchased separately for this log  
heater:  
• hand-held ON/OFF remote  
• hand-held thermostat remote  
• wall mounted thermostat  
Remote Control  
(Optional)  
ON  
OFF OTE  
REM  
• wall mounted ON/OFF switch  
HI  
MAN  
TEMP  
LO  
AUT  
Control  
Knob  
O
ON  
OFF  
ST  
A
TUS  
See Accessories, pages 26 and 27.  
Ignitor Button  
Selector Switch  
(Optional)  
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Natural Gas Compact Fireplace  
LOCAL CODES  
UNPACKING  
1. Remove log box and fireplace from  
carton. The hood is not attached.  
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 ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*.  
2. Remove all protective packaging ap-  
plied to fireplace for shipment.  
3. Make sure your fireplace includes one  
hardware packet.  
*Available from:  
American National Standards Institute, Inc.  
1430 Broadway  
4. Check fireplace for any shipping dam-  
age. If fireplace is damaged, promptly  
inform dealer where you bought fire-  
place.  
New York, NY 10018  
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.  
Batterymarch Park  
Quincy, MA 02269  
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Screen  
Shipping  
Screw  
ASSEMBLY  
Back Log  
WARNING: Always have  
branch support and screen in  
place before operating fireplace.  
Thispreventsexcessivetempera-  
tures on fireplace surfaces.  
Shoulder Screw  
Burner  
Support  
WARNING:Failuretoposition  
thepartsinaccordancewiththese  
diagrams or failure to use only  
parts specifically approved with  
this fireplace may result in prop-  
erty damage or personal injury  
Screw  
ASSEMBLING FIREPLACE  
Tools Required:  
• Phillips screwdriver  
• 5/16" hex wrench  
• slotted screwdriver  
Branch  
Support  
Screw  
Screen  
Branch  
Installing Log  
Figure 2 - Assembling Fireplace  
1. Remove back log, branch, and hood from  
log box. Discard protective packaging.  
Upper Louver  
Assembly  
2. Remove two shipping screws above  
screen (see Figure 2).  
Middle  
Rail  
3. Lift screen up and pull out to remove.  
Firebox  
Wrapper  
4. An optional blower is available. See Ac-  
cessories, pages 26 and 27. Install op-  
tional blower now. Follow installation  
instructions provided with blower.  
5. Gently place back log on burner sup-  
port (see Figure 2). The log should fit  
flat against top of burner support. Place  
two #10 one-inch-long screws through  
burner support into the log and tighten.  
Hood  
#10-3/8"  
Screws  
6. Place branch on branch support (see  
Figure 2). Do not allow branch to con-  
tact flame. If flame contacts branch,  
soot will be created.  
Figure 3 - Assembling Hood  
7. Reattach screen by placing the notches  
in the screen frame over the shoulder  
screws and pushing down.  
Assembling Hood  
1. Locate four #10-3/8" black phillips  
sheet metal screws from the hardware  
packet.  
2. Slip top of hood between middle rail and  
top of firebox wrapper (see Figure 3).  
3. Attach four #10-3/8" hood screws as  
shown in Figure 3.  
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Confined and Unconfined Space  
PROVIDING ADEQUATE  
VENTILATION  
AIR FOR  
The National Fuel Gas Code (ANS Z223.1,  
1992 Section 5.3) defines a confined space  
as a space whose volume is less than 50  
cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per  
kw) of the aggregate input rating of all  
appliances installed in that space and an  
unconfining space as a space whose volume  
is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu  
per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate  
inputratingofallappliancesinstalledinthat  
space. Rooms communicating directly with  
the space in which the appliances are in-  
stalled*, through openings not furnished  
with doors, are considered a part of the  
unconfined space.  
COMBUSTION AND  
VENTILATION  
The following are excerpts from National  
Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Sec-  
tion5.3, AirforCombustionandVentilation.  
WARNING: This heater shall  
notbeinstalledinaconfinedspace  
or unusually tight construction  
unless provisions are provided  
foradequatecombustionandven-  
tilation air. Read the following in-  
structions to insure proper fresh  
air for this and other fuel-burning  
appliances in your home.  
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three  
following ventilation classifications:  
1. Unusually Tight Construction  
2. Unconfined Space  
3. Confined Space  
The information on pages 5 through 7 will  
help you classify your space and provide  
adequate ventilation.  
Today’s homes are built more energy effi-  
cient than ever. New materials, increased  
insulation, and new construction methods  
helpreduceheatlossinhomes. Homeowners  
weather strip and caulk around windows and  
doorstokeepthecoldairoutandthewarmair  
in. During heating months, home owners  
want their homes as airtight as possible.  
Unusually Tight Construction  
This heater shall not be installed in a con-  
fined space or unusually tight construction  
unless provisions are provided for adequate  
combustion and ventilation air.  
The air that leaks around doors and win-  
dows may provide enough fresh air for  
combustion and ventilation. However, in  
buildings of unusually tight construction,  
you must provide additional fresh air.  
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only  
iftherearedoorlesspassagewaysorventila-  
tion grills between them.  
Unusually tight construction is de-  
fined as construction where:  
While it is good to make your home energy  
efficient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh  
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning  
appliances need fresh air for proper com-  
bustion and ventilation.  
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the  
outside atmosphere have a con-  
tinuous water vapor retarder with  
a rating of one perm (6 x 10-11 kg  
per pa-sec-m2) or less with open-  
ings gasketed or sealed and  
Exhaustfans, fireplaces, clothesdryers, and  
fuel burning appliances draw air from the  
house to operate. You must provide ad-  
equate fresh air for these appliances. This  
will insure proper venting of vented fuel-  
burning appliances.  
b. weather stripping has been  
added on openable windows and  
doors and  
c. caulking or sealants are applied  
to areas such as joints around  
window and door frames, be-  
tween sole plates and floors, be-  
tween wall-ceiling joints, be-  
tween wall panels, at penetra-  
tions for plumbing, electrical, and  
gas lines, and at other openings.  
If your home meets all of the three  
criteria above, you must provide ad-  
ditional fresh air. See Ventilation Air  
From Outdoors, page 7.  
If your home does not meet all of the  
three criteria above, proceed to De-  
termining Fresh-Air Flow For Fire-  
place Location, page 6.  
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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 any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills  
between the rooms.  
1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height).  
Length x Width x Height = _______________ cu. ft. (volume of space)  
Example: Space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) =2560 cu. ft. (volume of space)  
If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings, add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of  
the space.  
2. Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.  
_________________ (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = (Maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)  
Example: 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft = 51.2 or 51,200 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)  
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.  
Vent-free fireplace  
Gas water heater*  
Gas furnace  
Vented gas heater  
Gas fireplace logs  
Other gas appliances*  
Total  
____________ Btu/Hr  
____________ Btu/Hr  
____________ Btu/Hr  
____________ Btu/Hr  
____________ Btu/Hr  
+ ____________ Btu/Hr  
= ____________ Btu/Hr  
Example:  
Gas water heater  
Vent-free fireplace + 26,000 Btu/Hr  
Total 56,000 Btu/Hr  
30,000 Btu/Hr  
=
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors.  
4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used.  
_________________ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)  
_________________ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)  
Example: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)  
56,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)  
The space in the above example is a confinedspace because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr the space cansupport.  
You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:  
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides an unconfined space, remove door to adjoin-  
ing room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside Building, page 7.  
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 7.  
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr fireplace, if lower Btu/Hr size makes room unconfined.  
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an unconfined space. You will need no  
additional fresh air ventilation.  
WARNING:If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space  
or if the building is of unusually tight construction, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of  
the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANS Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3 or applicable local codes.  
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AIR FOR  
COMBUSTION AND  
VENTILATION  
12"  
Continued  
VENTILATION AIR  
Ventilation Grills  
Into Adjoining Room,  
Option 2  
Ventilation Air From Inside  
Building  
Ventilation  
Grills  
into Adjoining  
Room,  
Or  
Remove  
Door into  
Adjoining  
Room,  
Thisfreshairwouldcomefromanadjoining  
unconfined space. When ventilating to an  
adjoining unconfined space, you must pro-  
vide two permanent openings: one within  
12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the  
floor on the wall connecting the two spaces  
(see options 1 and 2, Figure 4). You can also  
remove door into adjoining room (see op-  
tion 3, Figure 4). Follow the National Fuel  
Gas Code NFPA 54/ANS Z223.1, Section  
5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for  
required size of ventilation grills or ducts.  
Option 1  
Option 3  
12"  
WARNING: Rework work-  
sheet, adding the space of the  
adjoining unconfined space. The  
combined spaces must have  
enough fresh air to supply all  
appliances in both spaces.  
Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building Shown with Optional Mantel  
Ventilated  
Outlet  
Attic  
Air  
Ventilation Air From Outdoors  
Outlet  
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation  
grills or ducts. You must provide two per-  
manent openings: one within 12" of the  
ceiling and one within 12" of the floor.  
Connect these items directly to the outdoors  
orspacesopentotheoutdoors.Thesespaces  
include attics and crawl spaces. Follow the  
National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANS  
Z223.1,Section5.3,AirforCombustionand  
Ventilation for required size of ventilation  
grills or ducts.  
Air  
To Attic  
To  
Crawl  
Space  
Inlet  
Air  
Ventilated  
Inlet Air  
Crawl Space  
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for  
inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a  
thermostat-controlledpowervent.Heatedair  
enteringtheatticwillactivatethepowervent.  
Figure 5 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors Shown with Optional Mantel  
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Note: Your Vanguard fireplace is designed  
INSTALLATION  
to be used in zero clearance installations.  
Wall or framing material can be placed  
directly against any exterior surface on the  
rear, sides, or top of your fireplace, except  
where standoff spacers are integrally at-  
tached. If standoff spacers are attached to  
your fireplace, these spacers can be placed  
directly against wall or framing materials.  
CAUTION: If you install the  
fireplace in a home garage  
• fireplacepilotandburnermust  
be at least 18 inches above  
floor.  
NOTICE: This heater is intended  
foruseassupplementalheat.Use  
this heater along with your pri-  
mary heating system. Do not in-  
stall this heater as your primary  
heat source. If you have a central  
heating system, you may run  
system’scirculatingblowerwhile  
using heater. This will help circu-  
late the heat throughout the  
house. In the event of a power  
outage, you can use this heater  
as your primary heat source.  
• locate fireplace where moving  
vehicle will not hit it.  
For convenience and efficiency, install fire-  
place  
• where there is easy access for operation,  
inspection, and service.  
Use the dimensions shown for rough open-  
ings to create the easiest installation (see  
Built-In Fireplace Installation, page 9).  
• in coldest part of room.  
CHECK GAS TYPE  
An optional blower kit is available from  
your dealer. See Accessories, pages 26 and  
27. If planning to use blower, locate fire-  
place near an electrical outlet.  
Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is  
not natural gas, do not install fireplace. Call  
dealerwhereyouboughtfireplaceforproper  
type fireplace.  
WARNING: A qualified ser-  
vicepersonmustinstallfireplace.  
Follow all local codes.  
CEILING  
INSTALLATION ITEMS  
Before installing fireplace, make sure you  
have the items listed below.  
• piping (check local codes)  
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)  
• manual shutoff valve *  
• test gauge connection *  
• ground joint union  
• sediment trap  
• tee joint  
• pipe wrench  
36"  
Minimum  
WARNING: Never install the  
fireplace  
6"  
• in a bedroom or a bathroom  
• in a recreational vehicle  
• where curtains, furniture,  
clothing, or other flammable  
objectsarelessthan36inches  
from the front, top, or sides of  
the fireplace  
Minimum  
From  
Sides Of  
Fireplace  
Left  
Side  
Right  
Side  
• as a fireplace insert  
• in high traffic areas  
• in windy or drafty areas  
* AnA.G.A.design-certifiedmanualshutoff  
valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable  
alternative to test gauge connection. Pur-  
chase the optional A.G.A. design-certified  
manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See  
Accessories, page 26 and 27.  
Note:Ifdesired,purchaseafour-sidedbrass  
trim kit for built-in installations. See Acces-  
sories, page 26 and 27.  
FLOOR  
Figure6-MountingClearancesAsViewed  
From Front of Fireplace Shown Built In  
The Wall  
CAUTION: This fireplace cre-  
ates warm air currents. These  
currents move heat to wall sur-  
faces next to fireplace. Installing  
fireplace next to vinyl or cloth  
wall coverings or operating fire-  
place where impurities (such as  
tobacco smoke, aromatic  
candles, cleaning fluids, oil or  
kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air  
exist, may discolor walls.  
CEILING  
Top Of  
Mantel Can  
36"  
Be Flush  
Minimum  
With Wall  
LOCATING FIREPLACE  
WARNING:Maintainthemini-  
mum clearances shown in Fig-  
ures 6 and 7. If you can, provide  
greater clearances from floor,  
ceiling, and joining wall.  
IMPORTANT:Vent-freefireplacesaddmois-  
ture to the air. Although this is beneficial,  
installing fireplace in rooms without enough  
ventilationairmaycausemildewtoformfrom  
too much moisture. See Air for Combustion  
and Ventilation, pages 5 through 7.  
Right  
Side  
Left  
Side  
You can recess firebox into the wall. You  
can also position fireplace in the optional  
cabinet or corner mantels. IMPORTANT:  
Only use optional cabinet or corner mantels  
specified in this manual. Purchase the op-  
tional mantel from your dealer (see Acces-  
sories, pages 26 and 27).  
Figure7-MountingClearancesAsViewed  
From Front of Fireplace Shown with  
Optional Mantel  
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2. If installing GA3400(T) blower acces- 5. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough  
INSTALLATION  
sory, do so at this time. Follow instruc-  
opening with back of fireplace inside  
Continued  
tions included with blower accessory.  
wall opening.  
BUILT-IN FIREPLACE  
INSTALLATION  
Note: If not installing blower acces- 6. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas  
sory, you may wish to run electrical  
wiring to your fireplace for future  
blower installation (see Accessories,  
page 26 and 27). Use only approved  
three-wire electrical wiring.  
regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to  
Gas Supply, page 14.  
Built-ininstallationofthisfireplaceinvolves  
installing fireplace into a framed-in enclo-  
sure. This makes the front of fireplace flush  
with wall. An optional brass trim kit acces-  
sory is available (see Accessories, pages 26  
and 27). Brass trim will extend past sides of  
fireplace approximately 1/2 inch. This will  
cover the rough edges of the wall opening.  
If installing a built-in mantel above the  
fireplace, but you must follow the clear-  
ances shown in Figure 11, page 10. Follow  
theinstructionsbelowtoinstallthefireplace  
in this manner.  
7. Bend four nailing flanges on outer cas-  
ing with pliers (see Figure 10).  
8. Attach fireplace to wall studs using  
nails or wood screws through holes in  
nailing flange.  
WARNING: If pre-wiring, do  
notconnectwiringtoanyelectri-  
cal source at this time.  
9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See  
Checking Gas Connections, page 15.  
Install fireplace electrical outlet  
and connect wiring to outlet be-  
fore connecting to electrical  
source. The fireplace electrical  
outlet is included with the  
GA3400(T) blower accessory.  
10. If using optional brass trim kit, install  
the trim after final finishing and/or  
painting of wall. See instructions in-  
cluded with brass trim accessory for at-  
taching brass trim.  
Actual  
26"  
Framing  
26 7/8"  
26 7/8"  
10 1/2"  
3/4"  
IMPORTANT: When finishing your fire-  
box, combustible materials such as wall  
board, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall,  
plywood, etc. may be butted up next to the  
sides and top edge of the firebox. Combus-  
tible materials should never overlap the  
firebox front facing.  
Only use the fireplace electrical  
outlet supplied with the  
GA3400(T) blower accessory.  
Height  
Front Width  
Depth  
26 3/4"  
9 1/2"  
3/4"  
Note:Aqualified installer should make  
all electrical connections.  
Bottom  
3. Install gas piping to fireplace location.  
This installation includes an approved  
flexible gas line (if allowed by local  
codes) after the manual shutoff valve.  
The flexible gas line must be the last  
item installed on the gas piping.  
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimen-  
sions shown in Figure 8 for the rough  
opening.  
WARNING: Do not allow any  
combustiblematerialstooverlap  
the firebox front facing.  
If installing in a corner, use dimensions  
shown in Figure 9 for the rough open-  
ing. The height is 26 7/8" which is the  
same as the wall opening above.  
IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials  
such as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front  
facing, but should never cover any neces-  
sary openings like louvered slots.  
4. If you have not assembled firebox, fol-  
low instructions on page 4.  
Nails or  
Wood  
Screws  
WARNING: Do not allow non-  
combustible materials to cover  
any necessary openings like lou-  
vered slots.  
10 1/2"  
26 7/8"  
WARNING: Never modify or  
cover the louvered slots on the  
front of the firebox.  
3/4" Off  
The Floor  
Minimum  
26 7/8"  
Figure8-RoughOpeningforInstallingin  
Wall  
WARNING:Useonlynoncom-  
bustible mortar or adhesives  
when overlapping the front fac-  
ing with noncombustible facing  
material.  
Nailing  
Flanges  
36 5/8"  
25 7/8"  
26 7/8"  
51 3/4"  
Figure 10 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall  
Studs  
Figure9-RoughOpeningforInstallingin  
Corner  
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1 3/4" Screw  
13. Place mantel around fireplace. Be care-  
INSTALLATION  
ful not to damage wall or mantel.  
Continued  
14. Place brass trim kit on the shoulder  
Mantel Clearances for Built-In  
Installation  
If placing mantel above built-in fireplace,  
youmustmeetminimumclearancebetween  
mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening.  
screws located on the side and top of  
the fireplace. Firmly snap the brass trim  
over the shoulder screws on fireplace  
(see Figure 12).  
Wood Base  
Figure 13 - Attaching Wood Base to Floor  
15. Adjust assembly to remove any gaps.  
Attach remaining two 3" wood screws  
from hardware pack through openings  
inside of fireplace sides into the man-  
tel. The openings are located at top be-  
hind the area for the brass louvers (see  
Figure 12).  
Assembling Brass Trim (Brass  
trim shipped with mantel)  
1. Remove packaging from three remain-  
ing pieces of brass trim.  
If your installation does not meet the above  
minimum clearances, you must:  
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height,  
OR  
2. Locate two adjusting plates with set  
screws, and two shims in the hardware  
packet.  
• remove the mantel.  
16. Reinstall top brass louvers.  
OPTIONAL MANTEL  
INSTALLATION  
3. Align shim under adjusting plate as  
shown in Figure 14.  
Mantel Shelf  
Note: Refer to instructions provided with  
the mantel for assembly instructions. Refer  
to instructions below for system installa-  
tion. Refer to instructions on page 4 for  
firebox assembly. Blower accessory should  
be installed if it is being used (see Accesso-  
ries, page 26 and 27).  
4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim  
in slot on mitered edge of top brass trim  
(see Figure 14).  
10"  
8"  
6"  
2 1/2"  
Note: All vertical  
5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim  
in slot on mitered edge of side brass  
trim (see Figure 14).  
measurements are  
from top of fireplace  
opening to bottom  
of mantel shelf. All  
measurements are  
in inches.  
6. While firmly holding edges of brass  
trim together, tighten both set screws  
on the adjusting plate with slotted  
screwdriver.  
1. Unscrew four brass screws that attach  
top louver to fireplace. Remove louver  
from fireplace and set aside.  
2. Place fireplace on wood base.  
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other corner.  
3. Place mantel around fireplace/base  
assembly.  
Side of  
Firebox  
8. Set brass assembly aside for later  
installation.  
4. Assemble brass trim kit. See Assem-  
bling Brass Trim.  
Top Brass Trim  
Set  
5. Firmly snap brass trim kit on shoulder  
screws. Shoulder screws are located on  
fireplace cabinet (see Figure 12).  
Screws  
Slot  
Figure 11 - Minimum Mantel Clearances  
for Built-In Installation  
6. Align brass trim kit for flush fit around  
opening.  
Mitered  
Edge  
Hole for 3" wood screw for  
attaching fireplace to mantel  
7. Use two 3" wood screws provided and  
attach fireplace base to wooden base  
(see Figure 12).  
Shim  
Side Brass  
Trim  
Adjusting  
Plate  
8. Remove brass trim kit and mantel. Be  
careful not to damage wall or mantel.  
Shoulder  
Screws  
9. Place wood base next to wall at instal-  
lation location.  
Slot  
10. Attach wood base to floor with two 1 3/4"  
black screws provided (see Figure 13). If  
the floor is concrete use anchor method  
(see AttachingWood Base to Solid Floor,  
page 13).  
Figure 14 - Assembling Brass Trim  
Hole for 3"  
wood screw  
for attaching  
fireplace to  
Assembled  
Brass Trim  
11. Install gas line. See Connecting To Gas  
wooden base  
Supply, page 13.  
12. Check for leaks. See Checking Gas  
Figure 12 - Attaching Brass Trim to  
Fireplace  
Connections, page 15.  
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4. Carefully disconnect green and white  
wires at their insulated connectors.  
Installing Blower Assembly  
INSTALLATION  
Note: If you are using a mantel with your  
heater, use the following instructions. If  
your heater is built-in, see For Built-In In-  
stallation on page 12.  
Continued  
5. In top of the heater cabinet, locate the  
four mounting holes on the outer cas-  
ing. Align these four holes with those  
on the blower bracket assembly.Attach  
blower bracket assembly to the outer  
casing with 4 #10 screws provided (see  
Figure 16).  
INSTALLING BLOWER  
ACCESSORY GA3400T  
1. Install snap bushings found in hardware  
kit into both holes in rear of valve cover  
shield.  
Removing Upper Louver  
Assembly  
2. Make sure the wire harness is firmly  
connected to the terminals on the  
blower bracket assembly.  
To install the blower accessory, you must  
first remove the upper louver assembly.  
6. Route the wire harness through the hole  
in left side of baffle. Pull wire harness  
through lower opening on the side of  
the valve shield. (see Figure 16).  
1. Lift screen off heater and remove log set.  
3. Note the wire locations on back of  
AUTO/OFF/ON switch. The terminals  
on back of switch are numbered 1, 2,  
and 3. Carefully remove red wire from  
terminal 3 and blue wire from termi-  
nal 1. Black wire can remain on middle  
terminal 2 (see figure 16).  
2. Remove 2 screws from each side of  
branch support and pull branch support  
out (see Figure 15).  
7. Insert the 4 wire harness into one of the  
round holes in the rear of the valve cover  
shield and through the rectangular hole  
in the front of shield (see figure 16).  
3. Remove 4 brass-plated screws from  
louver assembly (see Figure 15). Save  
these screws.  
8. Reconnect red wire to switch position  
3. Reconnect blue wire to switch posi-  
tion 1. Reconnect green and white wires.  
4. Pull louver assembly straight out from  
the cabinet. Be careful not to scratch  
the paint. Set louver assembly and  
screws aside.  
Wiring Routing  
Hole in Baffle  
Wire  
Blower Bracket  
Harness  
Assembly  
Screw  
Blower Bracket  
Mounting Holes  
Baffle  
Upper Louver  
Assembly  
Switch  
Power  
Cord  
Snap  
Bushing  
Branch Support  
3
2
1
Figure 15 - Removing Upper Louver  
Assembly and Branch Support  
Red  
Blue  
Switch  
Plate  
Wire  
Harness  
Valve Cover  
Shield  
Figure 16 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly  
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4. Plug power cord to the outlet receptacle  
For Built-In Installation  
INSTALLATION  
(not provided) as shown in figure 19.  
Wind the extra cable in power cord and  
and tie it up with the plastic wire strap  
(see Figure 19). Set the cable bundle  
between the burner bracket and outer  
casing, away from the burner.  
Continued  
WARNING:Alicensedelectri-  
cianmustconnectthewiringhar-  
ness to electrical supply follow-  
ing all local codes. Electrician  
must provide a clamp on the box  
cover to secure the wiring. Wir-  
ing should be routed through the  
bushing in the hole on the outer  
casing of heater.  
9. Install the switch plate on the valve  
cover shield with 2 #10 screws provided  
(see Figure 17). Route power cord out  
of the cabinet by inserting it through  
the bushing on the outer casing (see  
Figure 16, page 11). Plug fan kit into  
120-Volt grounded power supply and  
test operation. Note: When switch is  
in theAUTO position, the fan will start  
after the heater has run for a few mo-  
ments. The fan will continue to run for  
several moments after the heater has  
been turned off. When switch is in the  
ON position, the fan will run until  
turned to OFF. Reinstall upper louver  
assembly (see Figure 15, page 11) and  
twig support. Close lower louver door.  
5. Test to make sure the blower is work-  
ing properly.  
6. Reinstall upper louver assembly (see Fig-  
ure 15, page 11) and close lower louver.  
Fan Switch  
(Auto/Off/On)  
1. Install a snap bushing found in hard-  
ware kit into one of the holes found rear  
of valve cover shield. The other hole is  
for a strain relief clamp (not supplied)  
to secure incoming electrical supply.  
Auto  
1
2
Off  
3
Thermostat  
Switch  
(N.O.)  
Blue  
On  
Blue  
110/115  
V.A.C.  
Red  
Blower  
Motor  
Black  
Red  
White  
Green  
White  
Green  
2. Follow steps 2 through 6 in Installing  
Blower Assembly, page 11.  
3. A licensed electrician must follow the  
wiring diagram to connect incoming  
electrical supply to fan kit wiring harness  
Figure 20 - Wiring Diagram For Blower  
Accessory Built-In Installation  
Valve  
Cover  
Shield  
(see Figure 20).  
Blower Bracket  
Assembly  
Wire  
Harness  
Screw  
Screw  
Switch Plate  
Figure17-InstallingSwitchPlatetoValve  
Cover Shield  
Outlet  
Power  
Fan Switch  
(Auto/Off/On)  
Receptacle  
Switch  
Cord  
Auto  
1
(Not Supplied)  
2
Off  
3
Thermostat  
Switch  
(N.O.)  
Blue  
On  
Blue  
Red  
110/115  
V.A.C.  
Blower  
Motor  
Black  
Red  
White  
Green  
Red  
Blue  
White  
Green  
Switch  
Plate  
Figure 18 - Wiring Diagram For Blower  
Accessory Standard Installation  
Plastic  
Wire  
Wire  
Harness  
Strap  
Clamp Connector  
(not included)  
Figure 19 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly  
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Installation must include a manual 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  
CONNECTING TO GAS  
SUPPLY  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
Extension Cord  
WARNING: A qualified ser-  
vice person must connect fire-  
place to gas supply. Follow all  
local codes.  
fireplace (see Figure 22).  
Use extension cord if needed. The cord must  
have a three-prong, grounding plug and a  
three-hole receptacle. Make sure cord is in  
good shape. It must be heavy enough to carry  
the current needed. An undersized cord will  
cause a drop in line voltage. This will result  
in loss of power and overheating. Use a No.  
16 AWG cord for lengths less than 50 feet.  
IMPORTANT: Install main gas valve  
(manual shutoff valve) in an accessible  
location. The main gas valve is for turning  
on or shutting off the gas to the appliance.  
WARNING: Never connect  
fireplace to private (non-utility)  
gas wells. This gas is commonly  
known as wellhead gas.  
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male  
threads. This will prevent excess sealant  
from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe  
could result in clogged fireplace valves.  
Attaching Wood Base to Solid  
Floor  
IMPORTANT:Check gas line pressure be-  
fore connecting fireplace to gas line. Gas  
For attaching base to solid floors (concrete line pressure must be no greater than 14  
CAUTION:Usepipejointseal-  
ant that is resistant to liquid pe-  
troleum (LP) gas.  
or masonry)  
inchesofwater.Ifgaslinepressureishigher,  
fireplace regulator damage could occur.  
Note: Floor anchors and mounting screws  
areinhardwarepackage.Thehardwarepack-  
age is provided with fireplace.  
Install sediment trapin supply line asshown  
in Figure 22. Locate sediment trap where it  
is within reach for cleaning. Locate sedi-  
ment trap where trapped matter is not likely  
to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture  
and contaminants. This keeps them from  
going into fireplace controls. If sediment  
trap is not installed or is installed wrong,  
fireplace may not run properly.  
CAUTION:Useonlynew,black  
ironorsteelpipe.Internally-tinned  
coppertubingmaybeusedincer-  
tainareas.Checkyourlocalcodes.  
Use pipe of 1/2" or greater diam-  
etertoallowpropergasvolumeto  
fireplace. If pipe is too small, un-  
due loss of pressure will occur.  
1. Drill holes at marked locations using  
5/16" drill bit. For solid floors (concrete  
or masonry), drill at least 1" deep.  
2. Fold floor anchor as shown in Figure 21.  
3. Insert floor anchor (wings first) into  
hole. Tap anchor flush to floor.  
4. Insert mounting screws through base  
and into floor anchors.  
5. Tighten screws until base is firmly fas-  
tened to floor.  
A.G.A. Design-Certified Manual  
Shutoff Valve with 1/8" NPT Tap*  
From Gas Meter  
(5" W.C.** to  
10.5" W.C.  
Approved Flexible  
Gas Hose  
Pressure)  
Gas Control  
Figure 21 - Folding Anchor  
Tee Joint  
Pipe  
Nipple  
3" Minimum  
Cap  
Sediment Trap  
Figure 22 - Gas Connection  
*Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer.  
See Accessories, pages 26 and 27.  
**Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment.  
Continued  
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INSTALLATION  
Screen  
Shipping  
Screw  
Continued  
CONNECTING FIREPLACE  
TO GAS SUPPLY  
Shoulder  
Screw  
Installation Items Needed  
• Phillips screwdriver  
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not  
provided)  
Screen  
1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove two  
screws that hold fireplace screen in  
place for shipping. These screws are  
located near top of screen. Discard  
Branch  
Support  
screws. Lift fireplace screen up and pull  
out to remove.  
2. Remove screws that attach branch sup-  
port to fireplace (see Figure 23). Care-  
fully lift up branch support and remove  
from fireplace (see Figure 23).  
Figure 23 - Removing Branch Support From Fireplace  
To Fireplace  
Gas  
Valve  
3. Route flexible gas line (provided by  
installer) from manual shutoff valve  
into fireplace through side or rear ac-  
cess holes in outer casing. Route flex-  
ible gas supply line through fireplace  
access holes in outer casing.  
Gas Connector  
Manual Shutoff Valve  
NOTICE:Mostbuildingcodesdo  
not permit concealed gas con-  
nections. A flexible gas line is  
provided to allow accessibility  
fromthefireplace(seeFigure24).  
The flexible gas supply line con-  
nection to the manual shutoff  
valve should be accessible.  
Flexible Gas Line from  
Fireplace Gas Valve  
Provided with Fireplace  
Flexible Gas Line from  
Manual Shutoff Valve  
Provided by Installer  
To Gas  
Supply  
Figure 24 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together  
4. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male  
threads of gas connector attached to  
flexible gas line (see Figure 24). Con-  
nect flexible gas line to flexible gas line  
attached to gas valve of fireplace (see  
Figure 24).  
5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See  
Checking Gas Connections, page 15.  
6. Replace branch support back into fire-  
place. Feed flexible gas line into fire-  
place base area while replacing branch  
support. Make sure the entire flexible  
gas line is in fireplace base area. Reat-  
tach branch support to fireplace with  
screws removed in step 2.  
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TestPressuresEqualToorLessThan  
1/2 PSIG  
Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas  
Connections  
1. Open manual shutoff valve (see Figure  
25).  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Fig-  
ure 25).  
CHECKING GAS  
CONNECTIONS  
2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei-  
ther using compressed air or opening  
main gas valve located on or near gas  
meter.  
2. Open main gas valve located on or near  
gas meter.  
3. Make sure control knob of fireplace is  
in the OFF position.  
WARNING: Test all gas pip-  
ing and connections for leaks  
after installing or servicing. Cor-  
rect all leaks at once.  
3. Check all joints from gas meter to  
manual shutoff valve (see Figure 26).  
Apply mixture of liquid soap and wa-  
ter to gas joints. Bubbles forming show  
a leak.  
4. Check all joints from manual shutoff  
valve to thermostat gas valve (see Fig-  
ure 26). Apply mixture of liquid soap  
and water to gas joints. Bubbles form-  
ing show a leak.  
WARNING:Neveruseanopen  
flame to check for a leak. Apply a  
mixture of liquid soap and water  
to all joints. Bubbles forming  
show a leak. Correct all leaks at  
once.  
4. Correct all leaks at once.  
5. Correct all leaks at once.  
6. Light fireplace (see Operating Fire-  
place, pages 18 through 20). Check all  
other internal joints for leaks.  
Manual  
Shutoff Valve  
Open  
7. Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas  
Pressure Testing Gas Supply  
Piping System  
to Appliance, page 19).  
8. Replace front panel.  
TestPressuresInExcessOf1/2PSIG  
Closed  
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.  
Figure 25 - Manual Shutoff Valve  
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where  
manual shutoff valve was connected.  
3. Pressurize supply piping system by ei-  
ther using compressed air or opening  
main gas valve located on or near gas  
meter.  
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping  
system. Apply mixture of liquid soap  
and water to gas joints. Bubbles form-  
ing show a leak.  
Manual  
Shutoff  
Valve  
Gas Meter  
5. Correct all leaks at once.  
6. Reconnect heater manual shutoff valve  
to gas supply. Check reconnected fit-  
tings for leaks.  
Figure 26 - Checking Gas Joints  
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OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTED  
THERMOSTAT - GWMT1  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
Remote  
Receiver  
OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-  
HELD REMOTE CONTROL  
ACCESSORIES  
WARNING: Read and follow  
installation instructions. Instal-  
lation should be done by a quali-  
fied installer familiar with low-  
voltage wiring procedures.  
Black Wire  
Red Wire  
(GHRC Series & GHRCT Series)  
Wire Harness*  
Installing Receiver  
1. Remove screws.  
WARNING: Do not connect  
this thermostat to any electrical  
source! Electrical shock and/or  
fire hazard will occur.  
Wires from  
Valve  
2. Disconnect switch wires from the con-  
trol valve.  
3. Remove switch plate (see Figure 27).  
Discard switch plate after removing.  
Save the screws.  
1. Connect one terminal of 25 ft. wire to  
bottom contact of switch (see Figure 31,  
page 17).  
4. Locate the battery clip mounted on the  
back of the receiver (see Figure 28).  
Black Wire  
2. Connect remaining wire terminal to the  
“TH” terminal on the control valve.  
Make sure that wire terminals are in the  
positions on your unit as pictured in  
Figure 31 on page 17. If wires are not  
“crossed” the thermostat will not work.  
5. Slide 9-volt battery (not included)  
through the clip.  
Red Wire  
Figure 29 - Installing Remote Receiver  
6. Attach the terminal wires to the battery  
(see Figure 28).  
* Wire harness provided in the fireplace  
hardware pack.  
7. Connect wires as shown in Figure 29.  
3. Route the 25 ft. wire to a convenient  
location to mount your thermostat (no  
outside wall). IMPORTANT:The wire  
may be shortened but must not be  
lengthened.  
8. Install remote receiver unit onto gas  
heater base using the two screws re-  
moved in step one (see Figure 29).  
Installing 9-Volt Battery in Hand-  
Held Remote Control Unit  
1. Remove battery cover on back of re-  
mote control unit.  
Screw  
The thermostat should be mounted 54"  
above the floor in a location where there  
is good air circulation.Avoid heat sources  
such as lamps, direct sunlight, fireplace,  
or heat and air conditioning ducts.  
2. Attach terminal wires to the battery (not  
included). Place battery into the battery  
housing.  
Switch Plate  
Red Wire  
3. Replace battery cover onto remote con-  
trol unit.  
4. Gently remove the cover of the ther-  
mostat from the base. Grasp the sides  
of the cover firmly and pull to separate  
from the base.  
Remote  
Battery  
Cover  
Control Unit  
Terminal  
Wires  
Black Wire  
5. Feed the electrical wires through the  
rectangular slots on each side of the  
base (see Figure 32, page 17).  
Heater Base  
9-Volt  
Battery  
Figure 27 - Switch Plate and Wiring  
Harness  
WARNING: Do not connect  
thethermostattoapowersource.  
Electricalshockand/orafirehaz-  
ard will occur.  
Receiver  
Battery  
Housing  
Figure 30 - Installing Battery in Hand-  
Held Remote Control Unit  
Terminal  
Wires  
Battery Clip  
9-Volt Battery  
Figure 28 - Attaching Battery to Receiver  
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OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH -  
GWMS2  
INSTALLATION  
Continued  
Terminal "W"  
W
WARNING: Read and follow  
installation instructions. Instal-  
lation should be done by a quali-  
fied installer familiar with low-  
voltage wiring procedures.  
6. Connect one bare wire end to each ter-  
minal (“W” and “R”) of the thermostat  
base (see Figure 33).  
7. Install the base onto the wall with the  
provided screws.  
8. Move the temperature adjustment back  
and forth to insure the bimetal is free  
from restrictions.  
WARNING: Do not connect  
this switch to any electrical  
source! Electrical shock and/or  
fire hazard will occur.  
Terminal "R"  
9. Replace the cover onto the base. (Upon  
installation, the thermostat must be al-  
lowed to stabilize at room temperature  
for a minimum of 30 minutes for proper  
operation).  
R
1. Connect one terminal of 25 ft. wire to  
bottom contact of switch (see Figure 31)  
.
2. Connect remaining wire terminal to the  
“TH” terminal on the control valve.  
Make sure that wire terminals are in  
the positions on your unit as pictured  
in Figure 31. If wires are not “crossed”  
the thermostat will not work.  
10. Set switch on heater to Auto position.  
Figure 33 - Thermostat Base Terminals  
"W" and "R"  
11. Set the temperature adjustment to the  
desired setting. This thermostat has  
been electronically calibrated at the  
factory. No adjustment or leveling is  
necessary.  
3. Route the 25 ft. wire to a convenient  
location to mount your wall switch (no  
outside walls).  
Control  
Valve  
Switch on Gas  
Heater  
WARNING: Do not connect  
the switch to a power source.  
Electrical shock and/or fire haz-  
ard will occur.  
AUT  
O
OFF  
ON  
IMPORTANT: The wire may be shortened  
but must not be lengthened.  
One  
terminal of  
25 ft. wire  
To Wall  
Thermostat  
or Switch  
To Wall  
Thermostat or  
Switch  
4. Connect one bare wire end to each of  
the terminals of the provided wall  
switch.  
Figure 31 - Connecting Wire Terminals  
5. Install the wall switch and cover in the  
wall.  
Feed wires through  
rectangular slots  
Figure32-BackViewofThermostatBase  
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7. With control knob pressed in, press  
LIGHTING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
OPERATING  
and release ignitor button. This will  
light pilot. The pilot is attached to the  
front burner. If needed, keep press-  
ing ignitor button until pilot lights.  
FIREPLACE  
WARNING: You must operate  
this fireplace with the fireplace  
screen in place. Make sure fire-  
place screen is installed before  
running fireplace.  
FOR YOUR SAFETY  
READ BEFORE  
LIGHTING  
Note: If pilot does not stay lit, con-  
tact a qualified service person or gas  
supplier for repairs. Until repairs are  
made, light pilot with match. To light  
pilot with match, see Manual Light-  
ing Procedure on page 19.  
WARNING: If you do not fol-  
low these instructions exactly, a  
fireorexplosionmayresultcaus-  
ing property damage, personal  
injury or loss of life.  
NOTICE: During initial operation  
of new heater, burning logs will  
give off a paper-burning smell.  
Open damper or window to vent  
smell. This will only last a few  
hours.  
8. Keep control knob pressed in for 30  
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30  
seconds, release control knob.  
• Ifcontrolknobdoesnotpopoutwhen  
released, contact a qualified service  
person or gas supplier for repairs.  
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps  
4 through 8.  
A. This appliance has a pilot which must  
be lighted by hand. When lighting the  
pilot, follow these instructions exactly.  
1. STOP! Read the safety information,  
column 1.  
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all  
around the appliance area for gas. Be  
sure to smell next to the floor because  
some gas is heavier than air and will  
settle on the floor.  
2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is  
fully open.  
9. Slightly push in and turn control  
knob counterclockwise  
the ON position.  
to  
3. Set switch to OFF position.  
10. Wait one minute and switch selector  
switch to the ON position to light  
burner.  
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL  
GAS  
WARNING: Burner will come  
on automatically within one  
minute when the selector switch  
is in the ON position after the  
pilot is lit.  
• Do not try to light any appliance.  
• Do not touch any electric 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 sup-  
plier, call the fire department.  
11. Set flame adjustment knob to any  
level between HI and LO.  
4. Press in and turn control knob clock-  
wise  
to the OFF position.  
CAUTION:Donottrytoadjust  
heating levels by using the  
manual shutoff valve.  
5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any  
gas. Then smell for gas, including  
near the floor. If you smell gas,  
STOP! Follow “B” in the safety in-  
formation, column 1. If you don’t  
smell gas, go to the next step.  
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn  
the gas control knob. Never use tools.  
If the knob will not push in or turn  
by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a  
qualified service technician or gas  
supplier. Force or attempted repair  
may result in a fire or explosion.  
WARNING: Make sure the  
selector switch is in the OFF po-  
sition when you are away from  
home for long periods of time.  
Heater will come on automati-  
cally with selector switch in the  
ON position.  
6. Press in and turn control knob coun-  
terclockwise  
to the PILOT  
position. Press in control knob for  
five (5) seconds (see Figure 34).  
D. Do not use this appliance if any part  
has been under water. Immediately call  
a qualified service technician to inspect  
the appliance and to replace any part  
of the control system and any gas con-  
trol which has been under water.  
Note: You may be running this  
heater for the first time after hook-  
ing up to gas supply. If so, the con-  
trol knob may need to be pressed in  
for 30 seconds or more. This will al-  
low air to bleed from the gas system.  
O
AUTO  
OFF  
Selector  
O
ON  
Switch in  
OFF Position  
Flame  
Adjustment  
Knob  
Ignitor Button  
Control Knob  
Figure 34 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location (Shown as Supplied,  
No Control Options)  
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IMPORTANT: Do not leave the selec-  
OPTIONAL REMOTE  
OPERATING  
tor switch in the REMOTE position  
when the pilot is not lit. This will  
drain the battery.  
OPERATION  
FIREPLACE  
Note:Allremotecontrolaccessoriesmust  
be purchased separately (see Accessories,  
pages 26 and 27). Follow installation in-  
structions included with remote control.  
Continued  
IMPORTANT: Be sure to press the  
ON/OFF buttons on the hand held  
remote control unit for up to 3 sec-  
onds to assure proper operation.  
Pilot Burner  
Ignitor  
Electrode  
Thermostat Control Operation  
GHRC Series Operation:  
(Optional GHRCT Only) The thermo-  
stat control setting on the remote control  
unit can be set to any comfort level be-  
tween HI and LO. The burner will turn  
on and off automatically to maintain the  
comfort level you select. The ideal com-  
fort setting will vary by household de-  
pending upon the amount of space to be  
heated, the output of the central heating  
system, etc.  
2a. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the  
burner on and off. When turning  
burner off, the pilot will remain lit.  
GHRCT Series Operation:  
Figure 35 - Pilot  
2b. Select the MAN (manual) or AUTO  
button on the hand-held remote con-  
trol unit (see Figure 37, page 20).  
• In manual mode, turn burner on  
or off by pressing the ON or OFF  
buttons on the hand-held remote  
control unit.  
TO TURN OFF GAS  
TO APPLIANCE  
For wall thermostat operation, follow in-  
struction supplied with thermostat acces-  
sory GWMT1. For wall switch operation  
followinstructionssuppliedwithGWMS2.  
Shutting Off Heater  
1. Turn control knob clockwise  
to the OFF position.  
• In auto mode, the room tempera-  
ture is controlled by the thermostat  
in the hand-held remote control  
unit. To increase the room tempera-  
ture, press the top arrow of the  
TEMP button. To lower the room  
temperature, press the bottom ar-  
row of the TEMP button.At higher  
settings the heater will run more.  
2a. Set selector switch in the OFF position.  
NOTICE: You must light the pilot  
before using the hand-held re-  
mote control unit. See Lighting  
Instructions on page 18.  
2b. If Using Optional Hand-Held Re-  
mote: Set selector switch in the OFF  
position to keep from draining battery.  
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot  
stays lit)  
1. After lighting, let pilot flame burn for  
about one minute. Turn control knob  
to ON position.Adjust flame adjust-  
ment knob anywhere between HI  
and LO. Slide the selector switch to  
the REMOTE position. Note: The  
burner may light if hand-held remote  
ON button was on when selector  
switch was last turned off. You can  
now turn the burner on and off with  
the hand-held remote control unit.  
IMPORTANT: This remote control  
has been specially engineered to take  
an air temperature sample every 5.5  
minutes in theAUTO mode. It will not  
respond immediately to the tempera-  
ture setting being turned up or down.  
Youmayshutofftheburnerandkeepthe  
pilot lit by doing one of the following:  
1. Turn control knob clockwise  
to the PILOT position.  
2. UseremotecontrolmanualOFFbutton.  
3. Set selector switch in the OFF position.  
MANUAL LIGHTING  
PROCEDURE  
1. Follow steps 1 through 6 under Light-  
Control Knob  
ing Instructions, page 18.  
Flame  
Adjustment  
Knob  
2. Depress control knob and light pilot  
with match.  
REMOTE  
OFF  
ON  
T
3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30  
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30  
seconds, release control knob. Now  
follow steps 9 through 11, page 18.  
Selector Switch in Remote  
Position (Optional Remote Control)  
Figure 36 - Setting the Selector Switch, Control Knob, and Flame Adjustment Knob for  
Remote Operation  
Continued  
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COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE  
GWMT1 WALL  
MOUNTED  
THERMOSTAT  
OPERATING  
OPERATING BLOWER  
FIREPLACE  
This blower has three settings: ON, OFF,  
Continued  
andAUTO.IntheONposition,theblower  
will operate constantly. In the OFF posi-  
tion, the blower will not operate. In the  
AUTOposition,theblowerwillstartwhen  
thethermostatsensesasufficientincrease  
in firebox temperature.  
(OPTIONAL)  
IMPORTANT: The hand-held remote  
Make sure the heater switch is on AUTO  
and set the temperature adjustment on  
wall thermostat to the desired setting.  
The thermostat has been electronically  
calibrated at the factory and requires no  
adjustment or leveling.  
control unit must be near the heater.  
Do not keep the hand-held remote  
control unit too close to the heater.  
The thermostat on the hand-held re-  
mote control unit will heat up too  
quickly and turn the heater off.  
Note: Your fireplace and thermostat  
blower will not turn on and off at the  
same time. The fireplace may run for  
several minutes before the blower turns  
on.Aftertheheatermodulatestothepilot  
position, the blower will continue to run.  
The blower will shut off after the firebox  
temperature decreases.  
Upon installation, the thermostat must  
be allowed to stabilize at room tempera-  
ture for a minimum of 30 minutes for  
properoperation.Seeinstallationinstruc-  
tions on pages 16 and 17 of this manual.  
3. Use the STATUS button on the hand-  
held remote control unit to see the  
operation mode being used and the  
temperature setting selected. A red  
light will come on beside the opera-  
tion mode being used when the sta-  
tus button is pressed.  
GWMS2 WALL  
MOUNTED SWITCH  
(OPTIONAL)  
Note: It is safe to operate fireplace with  
blower turned off. However, the blower  
helps distribute heated air from the  
fireplace.  
4. To turn the burner off when operating  
in the manual mode, press the OFF  
button. If operating in the auto mode,  
press the MAN button, then press the  
OFF button. The pilot will remain lit.  
IMPORTANT: To turn the pilot off,  
manually turn the control knob on the  
heater to the OFF position.  
Make sure the heater switch is on AUTO.  
This wall switch works just like the con-  
ventional light switch. Flip the switch up  
for on and down for off.  
Auto/Off/On Switch  
Note: Make sure that this switch is not in  
apositiontobemistakenforalightswitch.  
This may result in the heater being inad-  
vertently turned on without the proper  
precautions being taken. See installation  
instructions on page 17 of this manual.  
Shows Temperature  
Setting  
HI  
Increases Room  
Temperature  
Figure 38 - Auto/Off/On Switch  
TEMP  
Allows Burner to be  
Decreases Room  
Temperature  
Turned On and Off  
with the Hand-Held  
Remote Unit.  
LO  
MAN  
ON  
Turns Burner On  
and Off  
The Log Heater will  
Automatically Cycle  
between Pilot and  
the Heat Setting that  
has been Selected.  
AUTO  
OFF  
Shows Current  
Operation Mode  
STATUS  
Figure37-ThermostatHand-HeldRemoteControlUnitSelections(GHRCTonly)  
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BURNER FLAME PATTERN  
INSPECTING  
BURNER  
NOTICE: Do not mistake orange  
flames with yellow tipping. Dirt  
or other fine particles enter the  
fireplace and burn causing brief  
patches of orange flame.  
Figure 41 shows a correct burner flame  
pattern.Figure42showsanincorrectburner  
flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame  
patternshowsyellowtippingoftheflame. It  
also shows the flame higher than one inch  
above the log.  
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame  
pattern often.  
Ifburnerflamepatternisincorrect,asshown  
in Figure 42  
PILOT FLAME PATTERN  
Figure 39 shows a correct pilot flame pat-  
tern.Figure40showsanincorrectpilotflame  
pattern.Theincorrectpilotflameisnottouch-  
ing the thermocouple. This will cause the  
thermocouple to cool. When the thermo-  
couple cools, the fireplace will shut down.  
Note: When using the fireplace the first  
time, the flame will be yellow for approxi-  
mately one hour until the log cures.  
• turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to  
Appliance, page 19)  
see Troubleshooting, pages 22 through 24  
WARNING: If yellow tipping  
occurs, your fireplace could pro-  
duce increased levels of carbon  
monoxide. If burner flame pat-  
tern shows yellow tipping, follow  
instructions in column 3.  
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown  
in Figure 40  
• turn fireplace off (see To Turn Off Gas to  
Appliance, page 19)  
see Troubleshooting, pages 22 through 24  
Top of Flame About One  
Inch Above Charred Area  
Pilot Burner  
Thermocouple  
Figure 41 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern  
Figure 39 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern  
Yellow  
Tipping  
Pilot Burner  
Thermocouple  
Figure42-IncorrectBurnerFlamePattern  
Figure 40 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern  
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COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
Note: For additional help, visit DESA  
International’s Technical Service web  
site at www.desatech.com.  
WARNING: Turn off heater  
andletcoolbeforeservicing.Only  
aqualifiedservicepersonshould  
service and repair heater.  
CAUTION: Never use a wire,  
needle, or similar object to clean  
ODS/pilot.ThiscandamageODS/  
pilot unit.  
Note:Alltroubleshootingitemsarelistedin  
order of operation.  
OBSERVED PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
When ignitor button is pressed, there is no  
spark at ODS/pilot  
1. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- 1. Reconnect ignitor cable  
tor cable  
2. Ignitor cable pinched or wet  
2. Free ignitor cable if pinched by any  
metal or tubing. Keep ignitor cable dry  
3. Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base  
panel of log set. Nut is located behind  
base panel  
3. Piezo ignitor nut is loose  
4. Broken ignitor cable  
4. Replace ignitor cable  
5. Bad piezo ignitor  
5. Replace piezo ignitor  
6. Ignitor electrode broken  
7. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong  
6. Replace piezo ignitor  
7. Replace piezo ignitor  
When ignitor button is pressed, there is  
spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition  
1. Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff 1. Turn on gas supply or open manual  
valve closed  
shutoff valve  
2. Control knob not in PILOT position  
2. Turn control knob to PILOT position  
3. Control knob not pressed in while in 3. Press in control knob while in PILOT  
PILOT position  
position  
4. Air in gas lines when installed  
4. Continue holding down control knob.  
Repeat igniting operation until air is  
removed  
5. ODS/pilot is clogged  
5. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and  
Maintenance, page 25) or replace ODS/  
pilot assembly  
6. Gas regulator setting is not correct  
1. Control knob not fully pressed in  
6. Replace gas control  
ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when  
control knob is released  
1. Press in control knob fully  
2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control  
knob pressed in 30 seconds  
3. Manual shutoff valve not fully open  
3. Fully open manual shut-off valve  
4. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple, 4. A) Contact local natural gas company  
which allows thermocouple to cool,  
causing pilot flame to go out. This prob-  
lem could be caused by one or both of  
the following:  
B) Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and  
Maintenance, page 25) or replace ODS/  
pilot assembly  
A) Low gas pressure  
B) Dirty or partially clogged ODS/pilot  
5. Thermocouple connection loose at con- 5. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten  
trol valve  
1/4 turn more  
6. Thermocouple damaged  
6. Replace thermocouple  
7. Control valve damaged  
7. Replace control valve  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Continued  
OBSERVED PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
REMEDY  
Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit  
1. Burner orifice clogged  
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 25) or replace burner orifice  
2. Contact local natural gas company  
2. Inlet gas pressure is too low  
3. Burner orifice diameter is too small  
4. Thermopile leads disconnected or im- 4. Reconnect leads (see Wiring Diagram,  
properly connected page 25)  
5. Burners will not come on in remote 5. Replace battery in transmitter and  
3. Replace burner orifice  
position  
receiver  
Delayed ignition burner  
1. Manifold pressure is too low  
2. Burner orifice clogged  
1. Contact local natural gas company  
2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 25) or replace burner orifice  
Burner backfiring during combustion  
1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged  
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 25) or replace burner orifice  
2. Replace damaged burner  
2. Damaged burner  
3. Gas regulator defective  
3. Replace gas control  
Slight smoke or odor during initial operation 1. Not enough air  
1. Check burner for dirt and debris. If  
found, clean burner (see Cleaning and  
Maintenance, page 25)  
2. Gas regulator defective  
2. Replace gas control  
3. Residues from manufacturing processes 3. Problem will stop after a few hours of  
and logs curing  
operation  
Moisture/condensationnoticedonwindows 1. Not enough combustion/ventilation air  
1. Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti-  
lation requirements (page 5)  
Heater produces a whistling noise when 1. Turning control knob to HI position 1. Turn control knob to LO position and  
burner is lit  
when burner is cold  
2. Air in gas line  
let warm up for a minute  
2. Operate burner until air is removed from  
line. Have gas line checked by local  
natural gas company  
3. Air passageways on heater blocked  
3. Observe minimum installation clear-  
ances (see pages 8 through 10)  
4. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 4. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-  
nance, page 25) or replace burner orifice  
Whitepowderresidueformingwithinburner 1. When heated, vapors from furniture pol- 1. Turn heater off when using furniture  
box or on adjacent walls or furniture  
ish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. turn into  
white powder residue  
polish, wax, carpet cleaners, or similar  
products  
Remote does not function  
1. Battery is not installed. Battery power 1. Replace 9-volt batteries in receiver and  
is low remote control  
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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 neighbor’s phone.  
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.  
• Ifyoucannotreachyourgassupplier,callthefiredepartment.  
IMPORTANT: Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors.  
Cleaningsupplies,paint,paintremover,cigarettesmoke,cementsandglues,new  
carpet or textiles, etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air  
and create odors. These odors will disappear over time.  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
OBSERVED PROBLEM  
REMEDY  
1. Metal expanding while heating or con-  
tracting while cooling  
Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise  
just after burner is lit or shut off  
1. This is common with most heaters. If  
noise is excessive, contact qualified ser-  
vice person  
1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair  
spray, glues, cleaners, chemicals, new  
carpet, etc. (See IMPORTANT state-  
ment above)  
Heater produces unwanted odors  
1. Open window and ventilate room. Stop  
using odor causing products while heater  
is running  
2. Gas leak. SeeWarning statement at  
top of page  
2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-  
ing Gas Connections, page 15)  
1. Not enough fresh air is available  
2. Low line pressure  
3. ODS/pilot is partially clogged  
Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates)  
1. Open window and/or door for ventilation  
2. Contact local natural gas company  
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and  
Maintenance, page 25)  
1. Gas leak. SeeWarning statement at  
top of page  
2. Control valve defective  
Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF  
position  
1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-  
ing Gas Connections, page 15)  
2. Replace control valve  
1. Foreign matter between control valve  
and burner  
Gas odor during combustion  
1. Take apart gas tubing and remove for-  
eign matter  
2. Gas leak. SeeWarning statement at  
top of page  
2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-  
ing Gas Connections, page 15)  
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4. Check the injector holder located at the  
CLEANING AND  
MAINTENANCE  
SERVICE HINTS  
end of the burner tube again. Remove  
any large particles of dust, dirt, lint, or  
pet hairs with a soft cloth or vacuum  
cleaner nozzle.  
When Gas Pressure Is Too Low  
• pilot will not stay lit  
WARNING: Turn off fireplace  
and let cool before cleaning.  
• burner will have delayed ignition  
• fireplace will not produce specified heat  
5. Blow air into the primary air holes on  
the injector holder.  
6. In case any large clumps of dust have  
now been pushed into the burner repeat  
steps 3 and 4.  
When Gas Quality Is Bad  
• pilot will not stay lit  
CAUTION:Youmustkeepcon-  
trolareas, burner, andcirculating  
air passageways of fireplace  
clean. Inspect these areas of fire-  
place before each use. Have fire-  
place inspected yearly by a quali-  
fiedserviceperson.Fireplacemay  
need more frequent cleaning due  
to excessive lint from carpeting,  
pet hair, etc.  
• burner will produce flames and soot  
• fireplace will backfire when lit  
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 pilot assembly  
(see Figure 44). With the unit off, lightly  
blow air through the air inlet hole. You may  
blowthroughadrinkingstrawifcompressed  
air is not available.  
Youmayfeelyourgaspressureistoolowor  
gas quality is bad. If so, contact your local  
natural gas supplier.  
TECHNICAL  
SERVICE  
CLEANING BURNER  
INJECTOR HOLDER AND  
PILOT AIR INLET HOLE  
Injector Holder  
You may have further questions about in-  
stallation, operation, or troubleshooting.  
If so, contact DESA International’s Techni-  
cal Service Department at 1-800-323-5190.  
The primary air inlet holes allow the proper  
amount of air to mix with the gas. This  
provides a clean burning flame. Keep these  
holesclearofdust, dirt, andlint. Cleanthese  
air inlet holes prior to each heating season.  
Blocked air holes will create soot. We rec-  
ommend that you clean the unit every 2,500  
hours of operation or every three months.  
Ports/Slots  
You can also visit DESA International’s  
Technical Services web site at  
Burner  
Tube  
Primary Air Inlet  
Holes  
WIRING DIAGRAM  
Black  
Wealsorecommendthatyoukeeptheburner  
tube and pilot assembly clean and free of  
dustanddirt.Tocleanthesepartswerecom-  
mend using compressed air no greater than  
30 PSI. Your local computer store, hard-  
ware store, or home center may carry com-  
pressed air in a can. You can use a vacuum  
cleaner in the blow position. If using com-  
pressed air in a can, please follow the direc-  
tions on the can. If you don't follow direc-  
tions on the can, you could damage the pilot  
assembly.  
Auto  
Figure 43 - Injector Holder On Outlet  
Burner Tube  
Switch  
Off  
On  
Red  
TPTH  
Gas Control  
TH  
Pilot Air Inlet  
Hole  
TPTH  
TP  
Red  
Thermopile  
White  
Pilot Assembly  
1. Shut off the unit, including the pilot.  
Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty  
minutes.  
Figure 44 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole  
CABINET  
2. Inspect burner, pilot, and primary air  
inlet holes on injector holder for dust  
and dirt (see Figure 43).  
Air Passageways  
• Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air  
to clean.  
3. Blow air through the ports/slots and  
holes in the burner.  
Exterior  
• Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild  
soap and water mixture. Wipe the cabi-  
net to remove dust.  
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CABINET MANTEL WITH  
BUILT-IN HEARTH BASE  
AND ROUNDED LEG  
STYLING  
Unfinished - GM921U  
Finished - GM920F  
ACCESSORIES  
Purchase these fireplace accessories from  
your local dealer. If they cannot supply  
these accessories call DESA International’s  
Sales Department at 1-800-458-2472 for  
referral information. You can also write to  
the address listed on the back page of this  
manual.  
For use with fireplace. A hardwood mantel  
and hearth base offers compact styling and  
completes the fireplace look. Available in a  
walnut finished or an unfinished hardwood,  
ready to stain or paint. Complete assembly  
instructionsincluded.Three-sidedbrasstrim  
kit included.  
MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE  
GA5010  
CABINET MANTEL WITH  
BUILT-IN HEARTH BASE  
AND TRADITIONAL SQUARE  
LEG STYLING  
Manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap.  
Unfinished - GM923U  
Finished - GM922F  
For use with fireplace. A hardwood mantel  
and hearth base offers compact styling and  
completes the fireplace look. Available in a  
stained or an unfinished (ready to stain or  
paint) Oak Veneer over hardwood. Com-  
pleteassemblyinstructionsincluded.Three-  
sided brass trim kit included.  
BRASS TRIM KIT - GA6095  
Optional four-sided brasstrim kit forrecessed  
built-ininstallations(whenunitisraisedoffof  
the floor). Provides a finished appearance by  
covering rough edges of wall opening.  
BRASS TRIM KIT - GA6094  
(Not Shown)  
Optional three-sided brass trim kit for cus-  
tom and recessed installations (when unit is  
on the floor). Provides a finished appear-  
ance by covering rough edges of wall open-  
ing. Included with all mantels.  
CORNER MANTEL WITH  
BUILT-IN HEARTH BASE  
Unfinished - GM721U  
Finished - GM720F  
Forusewithfireplace. Space-savingmantel  
andhearthbasecornerdesignfeaturesclean,  
classic lines. Available in a walnut finish or  
an unfinished hardwood, ready to stain or  
paint. Complete assembly instructions in-  
cluded. Three-sided brass trim kit included.  
THERMOSTATICALLY -  
CONTROLLED BLOWER KIT  
GA3400T  
Providesbetterheatdistribution.Makesfire-  
place more efficient. Automatically turns  
off and on as needed.  
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ACCESSORIES  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Type Gas  
Btu (Variable)  
15,000/26,000  
Natural Only  
Piezo  
Continued  
Ignition  
HI  
Manifold Pressure  
Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) *  
Maximum  
3.5" W.C.  
TEMP  
MAN  
LO  
AU  
T
O
ON  
OFF  
10.5"  
5"  
ST  
A
TUS  
Minimum  
Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)  
Fireplace (including hood and screws)  
Carton  
25 7/8 x 26 13/16 x 9 3/8  
32 5/8 x 27 3/16 x 11 5/8  
Weight, pounds  
Fireplace  
Shipping  
44 1/2 lbs.  
48 lbs.  
RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD  
THERMOSTAT REMOTE  
CONTROL KIT - GHRCT  
SERIES  
* For purposes of input adjustment  
REPLACEMENT  
PARTS  
For all models. Allows the gas log heater to  
be operated in a manually or thermostati-  
cally controlled mode. You can turn the gas  
log heater on and off without ever leaving  
the comfort of your easy chair.  
Note: Use only original replacement parts.  
Thiswillprotectyourwarrantycoveragefor  
parts replaced under warranty.  
PARTS UNDER WARRANTY  
Contact authorized dealers of this product.  
If they can’t supply original replacement  
part(s) call DESA International’s Technical  
Service Department at 1-800-323-5190 for  
referral information.  
WhencallingDESAInternational,haveready  
• your name  
RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD  
REMOTE CONTROL KIT  
GHRC SERIES  
• your address  
• model and serial numbers of your fireplace  
• how fireplace was malfunctioning  
• type of gas used (propane/LPor natural gas)  
• purchase date  
For all models. Allows the gas log heater to  
be turned on and off by using a hand-held  
remote control.  
Usually, we will ask you to return the defec-  
tive part to the factory.  
WALL MOUNTED  
THERMOSTAT KIT - GWMT1  
(Not Shown)  
PARTS NOT UNDER  
WARRANTY  
Forallmodels.Allowseasywallaccesstothe  
operation of your gas log heater. This will  
allow you to thermostatically control your  
heater with the convenience of a wall switch.  
Contact authorized dealers of this product.  
If they can’t supply original replacement  
part(s) call DESA International’s Parts De-  
partment at 1-800-972-7879 for referral in-  
formation.  
WALL MOUNTED SWITCH  
KIT - GWMS2  
(Not Shown)  
WhencallingDESAInternational,haveready  
• model number of your fireplace  
• the replacement part number  
For all models. Allows convenient access to  
the operation of your gas log heater.  
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VMH26NR  
COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH FIREPLACE  
ILLUSTRATED  
3
PARTS  
1
BREAKDOWN  
VMH26NR  
4
23  
8
7
43  
43  
43  
35  
20  
4
9
27-1  
43  
7
10  
3
25  
2
16  
18  
37  
43  
4
15  
22  
39  
36  
12  
27-2  
29  
38  
24  
26  
40  
14  
32  
33  
34  
5
30  
11  
18  
6
21  
41  
11  
19  
31  
28  
17  
42  
13  
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PARTS LIST  
KEY NO.  
PART NO.  
DESCRIPTION  
QTY.  
VMH26NR  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
102633-02CK  
102624-02  
099230-02  
098304-01  
103447-02  
103209-03  
102635-02CK  
103209-01  
101712-04  
102638-01  
103779-01  
102460-01CJ  
104322-01  
104335-01CK  
102649-02CJ  
097159-04  
099918-02  
098271-07  
103845-11  
102458-01CK  
098249-01  
103781-01  
102639-01  
101628-01  
104305-01  
103295-01CJ  
103058-01  
104058-01  
104058-02  
104313-01  
104313-02  
M10908-2  
102645-02  
102645-03  
097809-02  
101629-01  
101629-02  
M12461-26  
103587-02  
099998-01  
098264-02  
103284-03  
099387-14  
099387-15  
M11084-26  
Outer Casing Top  
Outer Casing  
Shoulder Screw  
Screw, #10 x 3/8"  
Burner  
Louvered Door  
Left and Right Side Front  
Brass Top Louver  
Firebox Hood  
1
1
16  
17  
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
6
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
25  
This list contains replaceable parts used in  
your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow  
the instructions listed under Replacement  
Parts on page 27 of this manual.  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
27-1  
27-2  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
Firebox Top  
ODS/Pilot Assembly  
Firebox Wrapper  
Burner Tube  
Outer Shell Base  
Branch Support  
Piezo  
Regulator, Pilot  
Ignitor Cable  
Injector  
Middle Rail  
Nut, M5  
Gas Valve  
Baffle  
Flexible Connector  
Control Shield  
Screen Assembly  
Log Set Assembly  
Branch Service Kit  
Back Log Service Kit  
Right Hinge  
Left Hinge  
Hinge Screws  
Burner Support, Right  
Burner Support, Left  
Connector, Male  
Bushing  
Bushing  
Gas Valve Screws  
Plate, Switch  
Switch, Fan  
Connector, Male  
Wire Harness  
Pilot Tube to Regulator  
Pilot Tube, Reg. to Control Valve  
Screw, Hex Head, #10 x 3/8"  
PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN  
104319-02  
Information Video  
Lighting Instructions Plate  
Warning Plate  
1
1
1
1
103877-01  
100563-01  
103470-02  
Hardware Package  
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WARRANTY INFORMATION  
KEEP THIS WARRANTY  
Model  
Serial No.  
Date Purchased  
Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory.  
We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written  
warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTHFIREPLACE  
DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years and five (5) years on  
stainless steel burners from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in  
accordance with all applicable instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.  
This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore this  
fireplacetoproperoperatingconditionandanallowanceforlaborwhenprovidedbyaDESAAuthorizedServiceCenter.Warranty  
part(s) MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or DESA International who will provide original factory  
replacement parts. Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty. The fireplace MUST be installed by a  
qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit.  
Thiswarrantydoesnotapplytopartsthatarenotinoriginalconditionbecauseofnormalwearandtear,orpartsthatfailorbecomedamaged  
as a result of misuse, accidents, lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation. Travel, diagnostic cost, labor,  
transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective fireplace will be the responsibility of the owner.  
TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE  
PRODUCT; THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND  
LIMITSTHEDURATIONOFANYANDALLIMPLIEDWARRANTIES,INCLUDINGWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTA-  
BILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO FOUR (4) YEARS ON ALL COMPONENTS AND FIVE (5)  
YEARS ON STAINLESS STEEL BURNERS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE; AND DESA INTERNATIONAL’S  
LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT AND DESA INTERNATIONAL  
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or  
consequentialdamages, sotheabovelimitationonimpliedwarranties, orexclusionorlimitationondamagesmaynotapplytoyou.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.  
For information about this warranty write:  
2701 Industrial Drive  
P.O. Box 90004  
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004  
104325-01  
104325 01  
REV. D  
01/00  
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