Comfortflame CGEFP33NRC User manual

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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a re or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other ammable
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.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the re
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
ed installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
INSTALLER: Leave this manual with the appliance.
CONSUMER: Retain this manual for future reference.
UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
CGEFP33NRC AND CGEFP33PRC
REMOTE CONTROL GAS FIREPLACE SYSTEMS
Shown with optional cabinet mantel
and hearth base accessories.
PFS
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SAFETY
WARNING: Improper
installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or
maintenance can cause
injury or property dam-
age. Refer to this manual
for correct installation
and operational proce-
dures. For assistance or
additional information
consult a qualified in-
staller, service agency or
the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an
unvented gas-red heat-
er. It uses air (oxygen)
from the room in which
it is installed. Provisions
for adequate combustion
and ventilation air must
be provided. Refer to Air
for Combustion and Ven-
tilation section on page 5
of this manual.
This appliance may be in-
stalled in an aftermarket,*
permanently located,
manufactured (mobile)
home, where not prohib-
ited 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
WARNING: This product
contains and/or generates
chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer or
birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble,
operate or service this heater.
Improper use of this heater can
cause serious injury or death
from burns, fire, explosion,
electrical shock and carbon
monoxide poisoning.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety .................................................................. 2
Product identication ........................................... 4
Local Codes......................................................... 4
Unpacking............................................................ 5
Product Features................................................. 5
Air for Combustion and Ventilation ...................... 5
Installation ........................................................... 8
Operation........................................................... 20
Inspecting Burners............................................. 24
Cleaning and Maintenance................................ 25
Troubleshooting................................................. 26
Specications .................................................... 30
Wiring Diagram.................................................. 30
Technical Service............................................... 30
Replacement Parts............................................ 30
Service Hints ..................................................... 30
Accessories ....................................................... 31
Parts .................................................................. 32
Warranty ..............................................Back Cover

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Do not place clothing or other
ammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on the heater.
Fireplace and screen become
very hot when running replace.
Keep children and adults away
from hot surfaces to avoid burns
or clothing ignition. Fireplace
will remain hot for a time after
shutdown. Allow surfaces to
cool before touching.
Carefully supervise young chil-
dren when they are in the room
with replace. When using the
optional hand-held remote ac-
cessory, keep selector switch
in the OFF position to prevent
children from turning on burners
with remote.
You must operate this replace
with the replace screen and
hood in place. Make sure re-
place screen and hood are in
place before running heater.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible ma-
terials, gasoline and other am-
mable vapors and liquids.
1. This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases.
2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s)
inside any structure. Locate propane/
LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP
units only).
3. 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 sup-
plier’s instructions
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the re department
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs
of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the
u, with headaches, dizziness or nausea. If
you have these signs, the heater may not be
working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have
heater serviced. Some people are more af-
fected by carbon monoxide than others. These
include pregnant women, people with heart or
lung disease or anemia, those under the inu-
ence of alcohol and those at high altitudes.
Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and
propane/LP gases are odorless. An odor-
making agent is added to the gas. The odor
helps you detect a gas leak. However, the
odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may be
present even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all
warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It
is your guide to safe and proper operation of
this heater.
WARNING: Any change to
this heater or its controls can
be dangerous.
WARNING: Do not allow fans
to blow directly into the replace.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner
ame patterns. Ceiling fans can
create drafts that alter burner
ame patterns. Altered burner
patterns can cause sooting.
WARNING: Do not use a
blower insert, heat exchanger
insert or other accessory not ap-
proved for use with this heater.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of trafc and away from furniture
and draperies.
SAFETY
Continued

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SAFETY
Continued
4. This replace shall not be installed in a
bedroom or bathroom.
5. Do not use this replace as a wood-burn-
ing replace. Use only the logs provided
with the replace.
6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such
as pine cones, vermiculite or rock wool.
Using these added items can cause soot-
ing. Do not add lava rock around base.
Rock and debris could fall into the control
area of replace.
7. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the
instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance,
page 25.
8. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaner or similar products, turn heater off. If
heated, the vapors from these products may
create a white powder residue within burner
box or on adjacent walls or furniture.
9. This replace needs fresh air ventilation to
run properly. This replace has an Oxygen
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff
system. The ODS shuts down the re-
place if enough fresh air is not available.
See Air for Combustion and Ventilation,
page 5. If replace keeps shutting off, see
Troubleshooting, page 26.
10. Do not run replace
• where ammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored
• under dusty conditions
11. Do not use this replace to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
12. Do not use replace if any part has been
exposed to or under water. Immediately
call a qualied service technician to inspect
the replace and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which
has been under water.
13. Do not operate fireplace if any log is
broken. Do not operate replace if a log
is chipped (dime-sized or larger).
14. Turn fireplace off and let cool before
servicing. Only a qualied service person
should service and repair replace.
15. Operating replace above elevations of
4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
16. To prevent performance problems in
propane/LP units, do not use propane/LP
fuel tanks of less than 100 lbs. capacity
(propane/LP units only).
17. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
Figure 2 - Fireplace
Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly
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4-Piece
Log Set
Remote Receiver
Piezo
Ignitor
Remote Control
Control
Knob
Top Louver
Assembly
Firebox
Hood
Bottom Louver Assembly
Screen
Assembly
Top Outer Casing
Firebox
Support
Blower
Assembly
(Optional)
LOCAL CODES
Install and use replace with care. Follow all
local codes. In the absence of local codes,
use the latest edition of The National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
Note: Where listed vented decorative logs
are required, thermostat operation is not
permitted.
PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION

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UNPACKING
CAUTION: Do not remove the
data plates attached to the heater
base assembly. The data plates
contain important warranty and
safety information.
1. With utility knife, cut the carton all the way
around above the staples on the bottom
tray. Lift the carton off the heater. Remove
packing. Note: The hood is located in the
packing on the right hand side of the heater
front. Lift the heater off the bottom tray.
2. Locate two screws above top corners of
the replace screen. Remove and discard
these screws. Lift replace screen up and
pull out to remove.
3. Remove protective packaging applied to
logs, log base assembly and replace.
4. Remove replace hood from carton insert.
5. Check heater for any shipping damage. If
heater is damaged call FMI PRODUCTS,
LLC at 1-866-328-4537 for replacement
parts before returning to dealer.
PRODUCT FEATURES
OPERATION
This vent-free replace is clean burning. It
requires no outside venting. There is no heat
loss out a vent or up a chimney. Heat is gen-
erated by both realistic ames. When used
without the blower, the replace requires no
electricity making it ideal for emergency back-
up heat. This heater is designed for vent-free
operation. It has been tested and approved to
ANSI Z21.11.2 standard for unvented heaters.
State and local codes in some areas prohibit
the use of vent-free heaters.
LOCAL CODES
Continued
State of Massachusetts: The installation
must be made by a licensed plumber or
gas tter in the Commonwealth of Mas-
sachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural
gas-fired supplemental room heaters
shall provide to each purchaser a copy of
527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
Vent-free gas products are prohibited for
bedroom and bathroom installation in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
SAFETY DEVICE
This replace has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple-
tion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The
ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free
room heaters. The ODS/pilot system shuts off
the replace if there is not enough fresh air.
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM
This replace has a piezo ignitor. This sys-
tem requires no matches, batteries or other
sources to light replace.
OPTIONAL BLOWER ASSEMBLY
(GA3750A & GA3650TB)
This replace accepts an optional blower as-
sembly (not included). The GA3650TB blower
operates thermostatically and features a
variable speed control. The GA3750A blower
operates manually and also features a variable
speed control. The blower circulates heated
air from the replace into the room. See Ac-
cessories, page 31 .
AIR FOR COMBUSTION
AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall
not be installed in a room or
space unless the required vol-
ume of indoor combustion air
is provided by the method de-
scribed in the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the
International Fuel Gas Code, or
applicable local codes. Read the
following instructions to insure
proper fresh air for this and
other fuel-burning appliances
in your home.
Today’s homes are built more energy efcient
than ever. New materials, increased insulation
and new construction methods help reduce
heat loss in homes. Home owners weather
strip and caulk around windows and doors to
keep the cold air out and the warm air in. Dur-
ing heating months, home owners want their
homes as airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy
efcient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning ap-
pliances need fresh air for proper combustion
and ventilation.

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whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per
1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m
3
per kw) of the ag-
gregate input rating of all appliances installed
in that space and an unconned space as a
space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic
feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m
3
per kw) of
the aggregate input rating of all appliances
installed in that space. Rooms communicating
directly with the space in which the appliances
are installed*, through openings not furnished
with doors, are considered a part of the un-
conned space.
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if
there are doorless passageways or ventilation
grills between them.
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW
FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION
Determining if You Have a Conned or
Unconned Space
Use this work sheet to determine if you have
a conned or unconned space.
Space: Includes the room in which you will
install replace plus any adjoining rooms with
doorless passageways or ventilation grills be-
tween 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) = 2,560 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. Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine
the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
________ (volume of space) x 20 = (Maxi-
mum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example: 2,560 cu. ft. (volume of space) x
20 = 51,200 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can
support)
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances
in the space.
Vent-free replace _________ Btu/Hr
Gas water heater* _________ Btu/Hr
Gas furnace _________ Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater _________ Btu/Hr
Gas replace logs _________ Btu/Hr
Other gas appliances* + ________ Btu/Hr
Total = ________ Btu/Hr
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION
AND VENTILATION
Continued
Exhaust fans, replaces, clothes dryers and
fuel burning appliances draw air from the house
to operate. You must provide adequate fresh
air for these appliances. This will insure proper
venting of vented fuel-burning appliances.
PROVIDING ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
The following are excerpts from National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation.
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three
following ventilation classications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconned Space
3. Conned Space
The information on pages 5 through 7 will
help you classify your space and provide
adequate ventilation.
Unusually Tight Construction
The air that leaks around doors and windows
may provide enough fresh air for combustion
and ventilation. However, in buildings of un-
usually tight construction, you must provide
additional fresh air.
Unusually tight construction is dened as
construction where:
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the out-
side atmosphere have a continuous
water vapor retarder with a rating of one
perm (6 x 10-11 kg per pa-sec-m2) or less
with openings gasketed or sealed and
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, between sole plates and oors,
between wall-ceiling joints, between
wall panels, at penetrations for plumb-
ing, electrical and gas lines and at other
openings.
If your home meets all of the three criteria
above, you must provide additional fresh air.
See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 7.
If your home does not meet all of the three cri-
teria above, proceed to Determining Fresh-Air
Flow For Heater Location.
Conned and Unconned Space
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54 denes a conned space as a space

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION
AND VENTILATION
Continued
Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Inside
Building
Outlet
Air
Ventilated
Attic
Outlet
Air
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air Ventilated
Crawl Space
To
Crawl
Space
To Attic
Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option
3
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
Ventilation
Grills
Into Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
12"
12"
VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside Building
This fresh air would come from an adjoining
unconned space. When ventilating to an
adjoining unconned space, you must provide
two permanent openings: one within 12" of the
ceiling and one within 12" of the oor on the
wall connecting the two spaces (see options
1 and 2, Figure 3). You can also remove door
into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 3).
Follow the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation for required size of ventilation
grills or ducts.
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation
grills or ducts. You must provide two perma-
nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling
and one within 12" of the oor. Connect these
items directly to the outdoors or spaces open
to the outdoors. These spaces include attics
and crawl spaces. Follow the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation for required size
of ventilation grills or ducts.
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for
inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermo-
stat-controlled power vent. Heated air entering
the attic will activate the power vent.
Direct-vent draws combustion air from the
outdoors and vents to the outdoors.
Example:
Gas water heater _________ Btu/Hr
Vent-free replace + ________ Btu/Hr
Total = ________ Btu/Hr
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)
73,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of
Btu/Hr used)
The space in the example is a conned space
because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the
maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. 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
unconned space, remove door to adjoining
room or add ventilation grills between rooms.
See Ventilation Air From Inside Building.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See
Ventilation Air From Outdoors.
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr replace, if lower Btu/
Hr size makes room unconned.
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maxi-
mum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is
an unconned space. You will need no additional
fresh air ventilation.
WARNING: If the area in which
the heater may be operated does
not meet the required volume for
indoor combustion air, combus-
tion and ventilation air shall be
provided by one of the methods
described in the National Fuel
Gas Code,ANSI Z223.1/NFPA54,
the International Fuel Gas Code,
or applicable local codes.
40,000
33,000
73,000

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INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This heater is intended
for use as supplemental heat.
Use this heater along with your
primary heating system. Do not
install this heater as your pri-
mary heat source. If you have a
central heating system, you may
run system’s circulating blower
while using heater. This will help
circulate the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
WARNING: A qualied ser-
vice person must install re-
place. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the
replace
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing or other ammable
objects are less than 36"
from the front and 42" top of
replace. For side clearances
see Figure 8, page 9
• in high trafc areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This replace cre-
ates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall sur-
faces next to replace. Installing
replace next to vinyl or cloth
wall coverings or operating
heater where impurities (such
as, but not limited to, tobacco
smoke, aromatic candles, clean-
ing uids, oil or kerosene lamps,
etc.) in the air exist, may discolor
walls or cause odors.
Note: Your replace is designed 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 replace, except where standoff spacers
are integrally attached. If standoff spacers
are attached to your replace, these spacers
can be placed directly against wall or framing
materials.
Use the dimensions shown for rough openings
to create the easiest installation. See Built-In
Fireplace Installation, page 11.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture
to the air. Although this is benecial, installing
replace in rooms without enough ventilation
air may cause mildew to form from too much
moisture. See Air for Combustion and Venti-
lation, page 5. IMPORTANT: Make sure the
replace is level. If replace is not level, log
set will not work properly.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct gas type (natural or pro-
pane/LP) for your fireplace. If your gas
supply is not correct, do not install replace.
Call dealer where you bought replace for
proper type replace.
WARNING: This appliance is
equipped for either natural gas
or propane/LP gas but not both.
Gas type is indicated on the rat-
ing plate. Field conversion is not
permitted.
ELECTRICAL HOOKUP
(Models GA3750A and GA3650TB Blower
Accessories and GA3555 Internal Duplex
Kit)
This replace accepts a blower assembly
with an electrical cord. The electrical cord is
ve feet in length. You must locate replace
within reach of a 120 volt grounded electrical
outlet. If not, you must install an electrical
outlet within reach of replace power cord.
The GA3555 outlet accessory is used for
built-in applications with blower accessory
installed.
INSTALLING HOOD
Install hood to top of rebox as shown in
Figure 5, page 9. Use 3 Phillips screws
provided.

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MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Top 42"; Left and Bottom 16"; Right Side
and Rear 0"; Front 36"
Figure 5 - Installing Hood to Firebox
Figure 6 - Assembling Trim
Side Trim
Slot
Mitered
Edge
Slot
Shim
Set Screws
Adjusting
Plate
Trim
Hanging
Screws
Assembled
Trim
Hanging
Notches
on Trim
Top Trim
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 7 - Attaching Trim to Fireplace
*
Example
Figure 8 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING
BLACK TRIM
IMPORTANT: If you are recessing the rebox
in a wall, do not attach trim at this time. See
page 11.
Note: The instructions below show assem-
bling and attaching trim to replace.
1. Remove packaging from 3 pieces of trim.
2. Locate 2 adjusting plates with set screws
and 2 shims in the hardware packet.
3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown
in Figure 6.
4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim
in slot on mitered edge of top trim (see
Figure 6).
5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim
in slot on mitered edge of side trim (see
Figure 6).
6. While firmly holding edges of trim to-
gether, tighten both set screws on the
adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side.
8. Tighten trim hanging screws (#10 x 6.25
shoulder) into holes in cabinets. Place as-
sembled trim onto replace cabinet. Align
hanging notches on trim with hanging
screws on side of replace (see Figure 7).
Push trim rmly into place, sliding hanging
notches over hanging screws.
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances. If you can,
provide greater clearances from
oor, ceiling and adjoining wall.
Carefully follow the instructions below. This
will ensure safe installation.
Minimum Clearances For Side
Combustible Material, Side Wall and
Ceiling
A. Clearances from the side of the replace
cabinet to any combustible material and
wall should follow diagram in Figure 8.
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf,
etc. is made of combustible material and
protrudes 3 1/2" from the wall. This com-
bustible material must be 4" from the side
of the replace opening (see Figure 8).
B. Clearances from the top of the replace
opening to the ceiling should not be less
than 42".

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CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
Conventional installation of this fireplace
involves installing replace along with the
corner, face or cabinet mantel with hearth
base accessories against a wall in your home.
Follow the instructions below to install the
replace in this manner.
Note: The instructions in this section show instal-
lation using the cabinet mantel and hearth base
accessories. The hearth base accessory shown
is optional for this installation. You can install re-
place and cabinet mantel directly on the oor.
1. Assemble cabinet mantel, hearth base
and trim accessories. Assembly instruc-
tions are included with each accessory.
2. When installing blower, install a properly
grounded, 120 volt three-prong electrical
outlet at replace location if an outlet is not
there. If possible, locate outlet so cabinet
mantel will cover it when installed (see
Figure 9).
3. Install gas piping to replace location. This
installation includes an approved exible
gas line (if allowed by local codes) after
the equipment shutoff valve. The exible
gas line must be the last item installed on
the gas piping. See Installing Gas Piping
to Fireplace Location, page 13.
4. Place hearth base accessory against wall at
installation location. Cut an access hole in
hearth top to run exible gas line to replace
(see Figure 9). Make sure to locate access
hole so cabinet mantel will cover it when
installed. Note: You can secure base to oor
using wood screws. Countersink screw
heads and putty over.
5. Route exible gas line through access
hole in hearth base.
6. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base
(see Figure 10). Make sure mantel is ush
against wall.
INSTALLATION
Continued
7. Break off nailing anges (see Figure 11)
with hammer or pliers.
8. Place cardboard or other protective mate-
rial on top of hearth base. Carefully set
replace on protective material, with back
of replace inside mantel opening.
9. Attach exible gas line from replace gas
regulator to gas supply. See Connecting
Fireplace to Gas Supply, page 15.
10. If blower is installed, route blower electrical
cord through access holes in either side of
replace. Note: Bushing may be moved if
necessary. Plug electrical cord into electrical
outlet.
11. Carefully insert replace into cabinet man-
tel. Be careful not to scratch or damage
hearth base or cabinet mantel. Remove
protective material from top of hearth base
and from front of replace (if any).
Note: You can secure replace to hearth
or oor. Open lower louver. Locate screw
holes in bottom of base. Tighten wood
screws through these holes and into hearth
or oor.
12. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 16.
Figure 10 - Installing Cabinet Mantel
Cabinet
Mantel
Figure 11 - Location of Nailing Flanges
Nailing
Flanges
Electrical Outlet
Rigid Gas Line
Gas Line
Access
Hole
Figure 9 - Placing Hearth Base
Accessory Against Wall
Hearth
Base

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INSTALLATION
Continued
Actual Framing
Height 32 3/8" 33"
Front Width 34 5/16" 35 1/8"
Depth 16 11/16" 17 3/4"
BUILT-IN FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this replace involves
installing replace into a framed-in enclosure.
This makes the front of replace ush with wall.
If installing a mantel above the replace, you
must follow the clearances shown in Figure
17, page 13. Follow the instructions below to
install the replace in this manner.
WARNING: A qualied electri-
cian must connect electrical wiring
to duplex outlet for built-in instal-
lation. Follow all local codes.
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions
shown in Figure 12 for the rough opening.
If installing in a corner, use dimensions
shown in Figure 13 for the rough opening.
The height is 33" which is the same as the
wall opening above.
2. If using blower, install duplex outlet to the
right support bracket in the bottom of rebox
(see Figure 14). See Accessories, page 31.
If not using blower, go to step 7.
3. Route wires from electrical box through
smallest hole in outer casing using strain
relief tting provided (see Figure 14).
4. Connect wires from the electrical box to
duplex outlet. Match wire colors to those
indicated on duplex outlet. Be sure to
connect ground wire.
5. Install shield to end of right support
bracket and behind the rebox wrapper
with 2 screws provided (see Figure 15,
page 12).
6. Plug blower cord into duplex outlet.
7. Replace bottom of rebox and reconnect
remote receiver module to valve.
8. Install gas piping to replace location. This
installation includes an approved exible
gas line (if allowed by local codes) after
the equipment shutoff valve. The exible
gas line must be the last item installed on
the gas piping. See Installing Gas Piping
to Fireplace Location, page 13.
9. Carefully set replace in front of rough
opening with back of replace inside wall
opening.
10. Attach exible gas line to gas supply.
See Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply,
page 15.
35 1/8"
17 3/4"
33"
Figure 12 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
39
3/8
"
27
7/8
"
55
5/8
"
35
1/8
"
Figure 13 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Corner
Blower
Support
Bracket
Cable from
Electrical Source
Duplex
Outlet
Screw
Blower
Power Cord
Strain
Relief
Fitting
Figure 14 - Connecting Duplex Outlet

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WARNING: Do not allow any
combustible materials to overlap
the rebox front facing.
IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such
as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing,
but should never cover any necessary open-
ings like louvered slots.
WARNING: Do not allow
noncombustible materials to
cover any necessary openings
like louvered slots.
WARNING: Use only non-
combustible mortar or adhe-
sives when overlapping the front
facing with noncombustible
facing material.
Mantel Clearances for Built-In
Installation
If placing mantel above built-in replace, you
must meet minimum clearance between man-
tel shelf and top of replace opening.
NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clear-
ances shown, you must do one
of the following:
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels
become hot during operation.
Walls and mantels above the
rebox may become hot to the
touch. If installed properly,
these temperatures meet the
requirement of the national
product standard. Follow all
minimum clearances shown in
this manual.
11. Plug electrical cord into electrical outlet
installed in step 2 if using blower.
12. Carefully insert fireplace into rough
opening.
13. Attach replace to wall studs using nails
or wood screws through holes in nailing
ange (see Figure 16).
14. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 16.
15. Install trim after nal nishing and/or paint-
ing of wall (see Figure 7, page 9).
IMPORTANT: When nishing your rebox,
combustible materials such as wall board,
gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood,
etc. may be butted up next to the sides and top
of the rebox. Combustible materials should
never overlap the rebox front facing.
Figure 16 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall
Studs
Nailing Flanges
Nails or Wood
Screws
Shield
Screw
Support Bracket
Firebox
Wrapper
Power
Cord
Figure 15 - Installing Shield to Support
Bracket
INSTALLATION
Continued

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Figure 17 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
Supplied
Firebox
Hood
Must Be
Used at
All Times
Wire-mesh
Screen
Firebox
Noncombustible
Material May
Project Off this
Surface above
the Firebox
Hood
Mantel Shelf
13" 16" 19" 21"
2
1/2
"
6"
8"
10"
Note: All vertical
measurements are
from top of fireplace
hood opening to
bottom of mantel
shelf. These minimum
clearances replace any
other recommended
clearances supplied
with your ANSI Z21.11.2
approved gas logs.
Wall board or facing
material (above
firebox) may be of
combustible material,
including decorative
mantel ornaments or
other similar projec-
tions off of the facing
material. Framing
Material
INSTALLATION
Continued
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO
FIREPLACE LOCATION
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 1/2" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection to
the pressure regulator.
WARNING: A qualied service
person must connect replace
to gas supply. Follow all local
codes.
CAUTION: Never connect pro-
pane/LP replace directly to the
propane/LP supply. This replace
requires an external regulator
(not supplied). Install the external
regulator between the replace
and propane/LP supply.
WARNING: Never connect
natural gas replace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This
gas is commonly known as
wellhead gas.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing replace, make sure you
have the items listed below.
• external regulator for propane/LP unit only
(supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap (optional)
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• approved exible gas line with gas connector
(if allowed by local codes) (not provided)
* An equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge
connection. Purchase the optional equipment
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For propane/LP units, the installer must
supply an external regulator. The external
regulator will reduce incoming gas pressure.
You must reduce incoming gas pressure to
between 11" and 14" of water. If you do not re-
duce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator
damage could occur. Install external regulator
with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure
18. Pointing the vent down protects it from
freezing rain or sleet.
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Inter-
nally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
your local codes. Use pipe of
1/2" diameter or greater to allow
proper gas volume to replace.
If pipe is too small, undue loss
of volume will occur.
Installation must include an equipment shutoff
valve, union and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Locate
NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up.
NPT tap must be upstream from replace
(see Figure 19).
IMPORTANT: Install equipment shutoff valve
in an accessible location. The equipment
shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off
the gas to the appliance.
Check your building codes for any special
requirements for locating equipment shutoff
valve to replaces.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT
threads. This will prevent excess sealant from
going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could
result in clogged replace valves. Never use
sealant on are threads.
WARNING: Use pipe joint
sealant that is resistant to liquid
petroleum (LP) gas.
We recommend that you install a sediment
trap in supply line as shown in Figure 19.
Locate sediment trap where it is within reach
for cleaning. Install in piping system between
fuel supply and replace. Locate sediment
trap where trapped matter is not likely to
freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 18 - External Regulator on
Propane/LP Supply Tank with Vent
Pointing Down
External
Regulator
Vent
Pointing
Down
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Figure 19 - Gas Connection
* Purchase the optional equipment shutoff
valve from your dealer.
** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input
adjustment.
Sediment Trap
3" Minimum
Cap Pipe Tee
Nipple Joint
Equipment Shutoff
Valve With 1/8" NPT
Tap* Natural Gas
From Gas Meter
(5" W.C.** to
10.5" W.C.
Pressure)
Propane/LP
From External
Regulator
(11" W.C.**
to 14" W.C.
Pressure)
contaminants. This keeps them from going
into replace gas controls. If sediment trap
is not installed or is installed wrong, replace
may not run properly.

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CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS
SUPPLY
Installation Items Needed
• 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver
• Phillips screwdriver
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
1. Remove 2 screws that hold fireplace
screen in place for shipping. These
screws are located near top of screen.
Discard screws. Lift replace screen up
and pull out to remove.
2. Open lower louver door. Carefully pull
straight out on the wire harnesses at-
tached to right side and front of remote
receiver module (see Figure 20).
3. Remove screws that attach log base
assembly to replace (see Figure 20).
Carefully lift up log base assembly and
remove from replace (see Figure 20).
Note: If adding the HFL300 series brick liner
accessory, install it now. Follow instructions
in HFL300 accessory kit.
CAUTION: Do not pick up
log base assembly by burner.
This could damage burner. Only
handle base by grates.
4. Route gas line (provided by installer)
from equipment shutoff valve to replace.
Route exible gas supply line through one
of the access holes.
NOTICE: Most building codes
do not permit concealed gas
connections. A exible gas line
is provided to allow accessibility
from the replace (see Figure 21).
The exible gas supply line con-
nection to the equipment shutoff
valve should be accessible.
5. Attach the exible gas line to gas supply
(see Figure 21). Check tightness of ex-
ible gas line attached to gas regulator of
replace (see Figure 21).
6. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 16.
INSTALLATION
Continued
7. Replace log base assembly back into
replace. Feed exible gas line into re-
place base area while replacing log base
assembly. Make sure the entire exible
gas line is in replace base area. Reat-
tach log base assembly to replace with
screws removed in step 2.
Figure 20 - Removing Log Base
Assembly From Fireplace
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Figure 21 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines
Together
Flexible Gas Line from
Fireplace Gas Regulator
To Fireplace Gas
Regulator Equipment Shutoff
Valve Provided by
Installer
Unplug From
Remote
Receiver Module
Log Base
Assembly
Screw
Screw
Propane/LP
To External Regulator
Natural Gas
To Gas Meter
Remote
Receiver
Module
Flexible Gas
Line

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CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas pip-
ing and connections, internal
and external to unit, for leaks
after installing or servicing. Cor-
rect all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an
open ame to check for a leak.
Apply a noncorrosive leak detec-
tion uid to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct all
leaks at once.
CAUTION: Make sure exter-
nal regulator has been installed
between propane/LP supply and
replace. See guidelines under
Connecting Fireplace to Gas
Supply, page 15.
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY
PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect replace with its appliance
main gas valve (control valve) and equip-
ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping
system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig
will damage replace regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip-
ment shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve
for propane/LP gas or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter for
natural gas or using compressed air.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping sys-
tem. Apply noncorrosive leak detection
uid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a
leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect fireplace and equipment
shutoff valve to gas supply. Check recon-
nected ttings for leaks.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig-
ure 22).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve
for propane/LP gas or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter for
natural gas or using compressed air.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to equip-
ment shutoff valve for natural gas or
propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff
valve for propane/LP (see Figures 23 or
24). Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid
to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Figure 22 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Open
Closed
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Figure 24 - Checking Gas Joints for
Propane/LP Gas
Gas Control Valve
Figure 23 - Checking Gas Joints for
Natural Gas
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Gas Meter
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Gas Control Valve
Propane/LP
Supply Tank

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INSTALLATION
Continued
PRESSURE TESTING FIREPLACE GAS
CONNECTIONS
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure
22, page 16).
2. Open main gas valve located on or near
gas meter for natural gas or open pro-
pane/LP supply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of replace is in
the OFF position.
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff
valve to gas control valve (see Figures
23 or 24, page 16). Apply noncorrosive
leak detection uid to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light replace (see Operation, page 20).
Check all other internal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off replace (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 21).
INSTALLING LOGS
CAUTION: Do not remove the
data plates attached to the heater
base assembly. The data plates
contain important warranty and
safety information.
WARNING: Failure to posi-
tion the parts in accordance
with these diagrams or failure
to use only parts specically
approved with this heater may
result in property damage or
personal injury.
WARNING: After installa-
tion and periodically thereafter,
check to ensure that no ame
comes in contact with any log.
With the heater set to High, check
to see if ame contact any log. If
so, reposition logs according to
the log installation instructions
in this manual. Flames contact-
ing logs will create soot.
1. Locate pegs on bottom of back log (#1).
Slide these pegs into holes in grate base
behind burner (see Figure 25).
2. Place base of middle log (#2) in U-shaped
slots of grate base in front of back log.
Cutout on right of middle log should t
over burner (see Figure 26). Make sure
front of middle log is resting on tabs of
grate base and cutout area is centered
over burner “U” bend.
Figure 26 - Installing Middle Log (#2)
(Base may vary from illustration)
Middle
Log (#2)
Cutout
Tab
Burner
"U" Bend
U-shaped
Slot
Figure 25 - Installing Back Log (#1)
(Base may vary from illustration)
Hole in
Grate Base
Back
Log (#1)

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INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 27 - Installing Front Log (#3)
(Base may vary from illustration)
Front Log (#3)
Grate
Fingers
Notches
Figure 28 - Installing Crossover Logs
(#4 & #5) (Base may vary from illustration)
Pins
Crossover
Log (#5)
Crossover
Log (#4)
3. Locate the notches in bottom of front
log (#3). Place front log on grate ngers.
Make sure notches of front log line up with
grate ngers (see Figure 27).
4. Place left crossover log (#4) across logs #1,
#2 and #3 tting holes on bottom of log #4
onto pin on front and middle logs as shown
in Figure 28.
5. Place right crossover log (#5) in the
same manner on right side of logs (see
Figure 28).
WARNING: You must operate
this replace with the replace
screen in place. Make sure re-
place screen is in place before
running replace.

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+
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+
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AAA
AAA
AAA
Figure 29 - Battery Install Hand-Held
Remote Control
Battery Housing
Cover
Figure 31 - Battery Install Remote
Control Receiver
Battery Housing
Cover
Cover Plate
Screws
Receiver
Figure 30 - Remote Display
INSTALLATION
Continued
INSTALLING BATTERIES IN
REMOTE CONTROL AND RECEIVER
WARNING: Make sure your
selector switch is in OFF posi-
tion before installing or chang-
ing batteries in your hand-held
remote or receiver.
Installing Battery into Remote
1. Remove battery housing cover from back
of hand-held remote.
2. Install 3 AAA batteries.
3. Replace battery housing cover.
When batteries are installed, the "little house"
icon with current room temperature will be dis-
played (see Figure 30). This icon will always
show in the control window as long as the
batteries have power.
Installing Battery into Remote Receiver
1. Open lower louver to gain access to
receiver.
2. Remove screws from cover plate.
3. Remove battery housing cover.
4. Install 4 AA batteries.
5. Replace battery housing cover.
6. Replace cover plate.
7. Close louver panel.
Installing Cover Plate Onto Remote Receiver
1. Locate and remove cover plate from
packaging.
2. Make sure sliding selector switch ts over
switch on receiver.
3. Attach cover plate to receiver with 2
screws as shown in Figure 31.
4. See page 23 for instructions on program-
ming remote receiver to hand-held remote
control.
Note: For hand-held remote control to
work, programming (synchronizing) re-
mote to receiver must be completed.

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LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
• If replace has glass doors,
never operate this heater with
glass doors closed. If you op-
erate heater with doors closed,
heat buildup inside replace
will cause glass to burst. Make
sure there are no obstructions
across opening of replace.
• You must operate this heater
with a fireplace screen in
place. Make sure fireplace
screen is closed before run-
ning heater.
NOTICE: During initial operation
of new heater, burning logs will
give off a paper-burning smell.
Orange ame will also be pres-
ent. Open damper or window to
vent smell. This will only last a
few hours.
Note: Home owners generally prefer to oper-
ate their heater with the chimney damper
closed. This will put all the heat into the room.
However, there may be times you will desire
the full ames of the highest heat setting but
will nd the heat output excessive. You can
open the chimney damper (if you have one)
fully or partially to release some of the heat.
WARNING: Damper handle
will be hot if heater has been
running.
WARNING: Burners will
come on automatically within
one minute when the control
valve is in the ON position after
the pilot is lit.
1. STOP! Read the safety information, col-
umn 1.
2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully
open.
OPERATION
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly,
a re or explosion may result
causing property damage, per-
sonal injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must
be lighted by hand. When lighting
the pilot, follow these instructions
exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around
the appliance area for gas. Be sure to
smell next to the oor because some
gas is heavier than air and will settle
on the oor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• 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 supplier,
call the re department.
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 quali-
ed service technician or gas supplier.
Force or attempted repair may result in
a re or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has
been under water. Immediately call a
qualied service technician to inspect
the appliance and to replace any part of
the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.