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DESA INTERNATIONAL
UNVENTED(VENT-FREE)
PROPANE GAS LOG HEATER
®
ManuallyControlModelsAlsoDesignedCertifiedasVentedDecorativeAppliance)
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home,
where not prohibited by state or local codes.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
WARNING:Iftheinformationinthismanualis
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal
injury, or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other 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.
• 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.
WARNING:Improperinstallation,adjustment,
alteration,service,ormaintenancecancause
injury or property damage. Refer to this
manual for correct installation and opera-
tional procedures. For assistance or addi-
tionalinformationconsultaqualifiedinstaller,
service agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This gas log set is for installa-
tion in a masonry solid fuel burning fire-
place, a U.L. listed manufactured solid fuel
burning fireplace or an AGA design certi-
fied vent-free firebox (including LogMate
FB32C and FB32NC) listed for use with
these gas log models .
WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired
heater.Itusesair(oxygen)fromtheroomin
whichitisinstalled.Provisionsforadequate
combustion and ventilation air must be
provided.Refer to “Airfor Combustion and
Ventilation” section in this manual.
LO
PILOT
OFF
HI
LO
PILOT
OFF
HI
18" (Non “A” Model), 24", and 30"
(“A” Models) Variable Manually-Controlled
and (“A” Models) Thermostatically Controlled
SPLIT OAK DESIGN STANDARD OAK DESIGN
18", 24", and 30"
(“A” Models) Thermostatically-Controlled

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CONTENTS SECTION PAGE
SAFETY
INFORMATION WARNING ICON G001 WARNINGS
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.
WARNINGICON G001
DANGER
Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble
the flu, 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
affected by carbon monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, people with
heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence of alcohol, and those at high
altitudes.
Propane Gas: Propane gas is 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.
Safety Information continues on next page
Safety Information................................................................................... 2
Product Identification .............................................................................. 4
Local Codes ............................................................................................. 5
Unpacking................................................................................................ 5
Product Features ...................................................................................... 5
Air for Combustion and Ventilation........................................................ 5
Installing .................................................................................................. 9
Check Gas Type ............................................................................... 9
Installation and Clearances (Vent-Free Operation Only)................. 10
Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation ............ 14
Installing Heater Base Assembly ..................................................... 15
Connecting to Gas Supply................................................................ 16
Checking Gas Connections .............................................................. 18
Installing Logs.................................................................................. 20
Operating Heater (Thermostat-Controlled Models) ................................ 22
Operating Heater (Manually-Controlled Models) ................................... 24
Inspecting Burners................................................................................... 27
Cleaning and Maintenance ...................................................................... 28
Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 28
Optional Positioning of Thermostat Sensing Bulb .................................. 32
Technical Service .................................................................................... 34
Specifications .......................................................................................... 34
Service Hints ........................................................................................... 34
Replacn/ent Parts ................................................................................... 35
Accessories .............................................................................................. 35
Illustrated Parts Lists ............................................................................... 36-41
Warranty Information .............................................................................. Back Cover

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SAFETY
INFORMATION
Continued
WARNING ICON G 001
WARNINGS Continued
WARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.
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. Donotplacepropanesupplytank(s)insideanystructure.Locatepropanesupplytank(s)outdoors.
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
• immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor’sphone.Followthegassupplier’s
instructions
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department
4. This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.
5. Never install the heater
• in a recreational vehicle
• wherecurtains, furniture, clothing, orotherflammableobjectsareless than 36 inches
from the front, top, or sides of the heater
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
6. Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue and firebox must be
cleaned of soot, creosote, ashes and loose paint by a qualified chimney cleaner. Creosote
willignite if highlyheated. Inspect chimney fluefor damage. Ifdamaged, operate heater
with flue damper closed.
7. Iffireplacehasglassdoors,neveroperatethisheaterwithglassdoors closed. If you operate
heater with doors closed, heat buildup inside fireplace will cause glass to burst. Also if
fireplaceopening has ventsat the bottom, you must open the vents before operating heater.
8. You must operate this heater with a fireplace screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen
is closed before running heater.
9. This log heater is designed to be smokeless. If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off heater
and call a qualified service person. Note: During initial operation, slight smoking may
occur due to log curing and heater burning manufacturing residues.
10. Do not allow fans to blow directly into the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Ceiling fans may create drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Altered
burner patterns can cause sooting.
11. Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use
with this heater.
12. Thisheater needs fresh, outside airventilation to runproperly. This heater has anoxygen
depletion sensor (ODS) pilot light safety system. The ODS shuts down the heater if not
enough fresh air is available. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 5 through 8.
If heater keeps shutting off, see Troubleshooting, pages 28 through 31.
13. Do not run heater
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored
• under dusty conditions
14. Do not use this heater to cook food or burn paper or other objects.
15. Never place any objects on the heater.
16. Heater base assembly becomes very hot when running heater. Keep children and adults
away from hot surface to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Heater will remain hot for a
time after shutpdown. Allow surface to cool before touching.
17. Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with heater.
18. Do not use heater if any part has been exposed to or under water. Immediately call a
qualified service technician to inspect the room heater and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been under water.
19. Donotoperateheaterifanylogisbroken.Donotoperate heater if a log is chipped (dime-
sized or larger).
20. Turn heater off and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should
service and repair heater.
21. Operating heater above elevations of 4,500 feet may cause pilot outage.
22. To prevent performance problems, the use of a propane fuel tank of less than 100 lb.
capacity is not recommended.

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PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Figure 1 - Split Oak Design Model
Left
Front
Branch
Control Knob
Rear Log
Base Assembly
Front
Burner
Piezo
Ignitor
Rear
Burner
Crossover Log
Top Middle Log
Bottom
Middle
Log
Figure 2 - Standard Oak Design Model
Control Knob
Right Front
Branch
Base Assembly
Front Log
Rear Burner
Rear Log
Crossover Log
Front
Burner
Piezo
Ignitor
Left Front
Branch
Right
Front
Branch

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LOCAL CODES
PRODUCT
FEATURES
UNPACKING
Install and use heater with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local
codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223, also
known as 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.
1. Remove logs and heater base assembly from carton.
Note: Do not pick up
heater base assembly by burners. This could damage heater. Always handle
base assembly by grate.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied to logs and heater for shipment.
3. Check all items for any shipping damage. If damaged, promptly inform dealer
where you bought heater.
Operation
This heater is clean burning. It requires no outside venting. There is no heat loss out
a vent or up a chimney. Heat is generated by both realistic flames and glowing coals.
Thisheaterisdesignedforvent-freeoperationwithfluedamperclosed.Stateandlocal
codes in some areas prohibit the use of vent-free heaters. You can operate heater as a
vented product by opening flue damper.
Safety Device
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS).
The ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room heaters. The ODS/pilot
shuts off the heater if there is not enough fresh air.
Piezo Ignition System
This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system requires no matches, batteries, or other
sources to light heater.
AIR FOR
COMBUSTION
AND
VENTILATION
WARNING
This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless
provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation
air. 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 efficient 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. During heating months, home owners want their homes as
airtight as possible.
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 combustion and ventilation.
Exhaust fans, fireplaces, 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. Continued

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PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION
The following is exerpts from National Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1,
Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications:
1. Unusually Tight Contruction; 2. Unconfined Space; 3. Confined Space.
The information on pages 5 through 8 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 unusually tight construction,
you must provide additional fresh air.
Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where:
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the outside atmosphere have a continu-
ous water vapor retarder with a rating of one perm or less with open-
ings 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 floors, between wall-ceiling
joints,betweenwall panels,atpenetrationsforplumbing,electrical,and
gas lines, and at other openings.
If your home meets all of the three criteria above, you must provide addi-
tional fresh air. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors , page 8 .
If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above, proceed to page 6.
Unconfined Space
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1, 1992, Section 5.3 defines uncon-
fined space as having a minimum air volume of 50 cubic feet (127 cubic cm)
for each 1000 Btu/Hr input rating of all appliances in the space (cubic feet
equals length x width x height of space). Include adjoining rooms only if there
are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.
Confined Space
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1, 1992, Section 5.3 defines confined
space as having an air volume of less than 50 cubic feet (127 cubic cm) for each
1000 Btu/Hr input rating of all appliances in the space (cubic feet equals length
x width x height of space). Include adjoining rooms only if there are doorless
passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms.
AIR FOR
COMBUSTION
AND
VENTILATION
Continued

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AIR FOR
COMBUSTION
AND
VENTILATION
Continued
DETERMINING AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION
Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space
Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space.
Space: Includes the room in which you will install heater 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 heater ___________________ Btu/Hr
Gas water heater* ___________________ Btu/Hr
Gas furnace ___________________ Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater ___________________ Btu/Hr
Gas fireplace logs ___________________ Btu/Hr
Other gas appliances* +___________________ Btu/Hr
Total =___________________ Btu/Hr
Example: Gas water heater 40,000 Btu/Hr
Vent-free heater +33,000 Btu/Hr
Total =73,000 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)
73,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
The space in the above example is a confined 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 unconfined space, remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between
rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside Building, page 8.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 8.
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr heater, 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.
Continued

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AIR FOR
COMBUSTION
AND
VENTILATION
Continued
WARNING ICON G001
WARNING
If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than
that defined as an unconfined space, provide adequate combus-
tion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3.
VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside Building
This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an
adjoiningunconfinedspace,you mustprovidetwo permanentopenings:onewithin12"ofthe
ceiling and one within 12" of the floor 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 NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion
and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts.
WARNING ICON G 001
WARNING
Rework worksheet, 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 Outdoors
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 floor. Connect these
items directly to the outdoors or spaces open to the outdoors. These spaces include attics
and crawl spaces.
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a
thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air entering the attic will activate the power
vent.
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"

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INSTALLING NOTICE
Aqualifiedservicepersonmustinstallheater.Followalllocalcodes.
WARNING ICON G 001
WARNING
Before installing in a solid fuel burning fireplace, the chimney flue
andfireboxmustbecleanedofsoot,creosote,ashesandloosepaint
by a qualified chimney cleaner. Creosote will ignite if highly heated.
Inspect chimney flue for damage. If damaged, operate heater with
flue damper closed.
WARNING ICON G 001
WARNING
Sealanyfreshairventsorashclean-outdoorslocatedonfloororwall
of fireplace. If not, drafting may cause pilot outage or sooting. Use a
heat-resistant sealant. Do not seal chimney flue damper.
WARNING ICON G 001
WARNING
Never install the heater
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• wherecurtains,furniture,clothing,orotherflammableobjectsare
less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the heater
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
WARNING ICON G 001
CAUTION
This heater creates warm air currents. These currents move heat
to wall surfaces next to heater. Installing heater next to vinyl or
cloth wall coverings or operating heater where impurities in the air
(such as tobacco smoke) exist, may discolor walls.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although this is benefi-
cial, installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to
form from too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 5
through 8.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only propane gas. If your gas supply is not propane, do not install heater. Call
dealer where you bought heater for proper type heater.
NOTICE
State or local codes may only allow operation of this appliance in a
vented configuration. Check your state or local codes.
Continued

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INSTALLING
Continued
INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES (Vent-Free Operation Only)
Figure 5 - Minimum Clearance to Wall and Ceiling
WARNING
Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clear-
ances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall.
LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS
Log Minimum Firebox Size
Size Height Depth Front Width Rear Width
18" 17" 14" 20" 14"
24" 17" 14" 26" 18"
30" 17" 14" 32" 22"
MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE
TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Log Size Side Wall Ceiling Floor
18", 24", 30" 16" 42" 5"
Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installation into a
masonry or U.L. listed manufactured fireplace.
Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances (see Figure 5)
A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace opening to any combustible wall
should not be less than 16 inches.
B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be
less than 42 inches.
42"
16"

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Heat Resistant
Material (A)
INSTALLING
Continued
NOTICE
Manual control heaters may be used as a vented
product. If so, you must always run heater with
chimney flue damper open. If running heater with
damper open, non-combustible material above
fireplace opening is not needed. Go to Installing
Damper Clamp Accessory for Vented Operation,
page 14.
Minimum Non Combustible Material Clearances
If Not Using Mantel
Note: If using a mantel, go to page 12. If not using a mantel, follow the informa-
tion on this page.
You must have non combustible material(s) above the fireplace opening. Non
combustible materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least 1/2 inch
thick. With sheet metal, you must have non combustible material behind it. Non
combustible material must extend at least 8" up (for all models). If non combus-
tible material is less than 12", you must install the fireplace hood accessory (24"
and 30" models only). See chart below and Figure 5 for minimum clearances.
IMPORTANT: If you cannot meet these minimum clearances, you must operate
heater with chimney flue damper open. Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory
for Vented Operation, page 14.
Noncombustible Requirements for
Material Distance (A) Safe Installation
12" or more Noncombustible material OK.
Between 8" and 12" 24" or 30" Models: Install fireplace hood
accessory (GA6050 or GA6052, see
Accessories, page 35).
18" Model: Noncombustible material OK.
Less than 8" Noncombustible material must be
extended to at least 8". See Between 8"
and 12", above. If you cannot extend
material, you must operate heater with
flue damper open.
Figure 6 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate, Marble, Tile, etc.) Above Fireplace
Continued

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Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material Height
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
12"
8"
(A)
20"
14"
24
1
/2 "
16
3
/4 "
27
1
/2 "
18
1
/2 "
30"
20"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Set
24"/30" Models
18" Model
2
1/2
"
6"
8"
10"
INSTALLING
Continued
Minimum Noncombustible Material Clearances
If Using Mantel
You must have noncombustible material(s) above the fireplace opening. Noncom-
bustible materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least 1/2 inch thick.
With sheet metal, you must have noncombustible material behind it. Noncombus-
tible material must extend at least 8 inches up (for all models). If noncombustible
material is less than 12", you must install the fireplace hood accessory (24" and 30"
models only). Even if noncombustible material is more than 12", you may need the
hood accessory to deflect heat away from your mantel shelf. See chart below and
Figures 7 and 8 for minimum clearances.
IMPORTANT: If you cannot meet these minimum clearances, you must operate
heater with chimney flue damper open. Go to Installing Damper Clamp Accessory
for Vented Operation, page 14.
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood
Noncombustible Requirements for
Material Distance (A) Safe Installation
12" or more Noncombustible material OK.
Between 8" and 12" 24" or 30" Models: Install fireplace hood
accessory (GA6050 or GA6052, see
Accessories, page 35).
18" Model: Noncombustible material OK.
Less than 8" Noncombustible material must be
extended to at least 8". See Between 8"
and 12", above. If you cannot extend
material, you must operate heater with
flue damper open.
Mantel Clearances
If you meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening,
a hood is not required (see Figure 7). Mantel Shelf
If above minimum clearances are not met, you must have a hood. Follow
minimum clearances shown in Figure 8 on page 13 when using hood.

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14"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Non-Combustible
Material
Hearth
5"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Minimum Non-
Combustible
Material 8"
Min. 12" 15" 18"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Sets
18", 24",
& 30" Models
20"
2
1/2
"
6"
8"
10"
12"
Distances to
Underside of
Mantel
Hood
(GA6050, GA6052)
Top of Fireplace
Opening
Underside of
Mantel Shelf
INSTALLING
Continued
Floor Clearances
A. If installing appliance on the floor level, you must maintain the minimum
distance of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 9).
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances If Installed at Floor Level
B. If combustible materials are less than 14" to the fireplace, you must install
appliance at least 5" above the combustible flooring (see Figure 10).
Figure 10 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances Above Combustible Flooring
If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances, you must:
• operate the logs only with the flue damper open, OR
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height, OR
• remove the mantel.
Figure 8 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood
Mantel Shelf
Continued

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INSTALLING
Continued
INSTALLING DAMPER CLAMP ACCESSORY FOR
VENTED OPERATION
Note: When used as a vented heater, appliance must be installed only in a solid-
fuel burning fireplace with a working flue and constructed of non combustible
material.
If your heater is a manually controlled model, you may use this heater as a vented
product. There are three reasons for operating your heater in the vented mode.
1. The fireplace does not meet the clearance to combustibles requirements for
vent-free operation.
2. State or local codes do not permit vent-free operation.
3. You prefer vented operation.
Ifreasonsnumber1or2aboveapplyto you,youmustpermanentlyopenchimneyflue
damper.Youmust installthedamperclampaccessory(toorder,seeAccessories, page
35). This will insure vented operation (see Figure 11). The damper clamp will keep
damper open. Installation instructions are included with clamp accessory.
See chart below for minimum permanent flue opening you must provide. Attach
damperclampsotheminimumpermanentflueopeningwillbemaintainedatalltimes.
Area of Various Standard Round Flues
Diameter (ins.) Area (sq. ins.)
5" 20 sq. inches
6" 29 sq. inches
7" 39 sq. inches
8" 51 sq. inches
Chimney Minimum Permanent
Height (ft.) Flue Opening (sq. ins.)
6' to 15' 39 sq. inches
15' to 30' 29 sq. inches
Damper
Damper
Clamp
Damper
Clamp
Damper
Damper
Masonry Fireplace
Figure 11 - Attaching Damper Clamp
Manufactured Fireplace

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INSTALLING
Continued
INSTALLING HEATER BASE ASSEMBLY
WARNING ICON G 001
WARNING
If installing in a sunken fireplace, special care is needed. You
must raise the fireplace floor to allow access to heater control
panel. This will insure adequate air flow and guard against soot-
ing. Raise fireplace floor with non-combustible material. Make
sure material is secure.
WARNING ICON G 001
CAUTION
Do not pick up heater base assembly by burners. This could
damage heater. Only handle base assembly by grates.
Heater Gas
Regulator
Flexible Gas Hose (if
allowed by local codes)
Figure 12 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to Heater Gas Regulator
WARNING ICON G 001
WARNING
Youmustsecurethis heater tofireplacefloor.Ifnot,heaterwillmove
when you adjust controls. Moving heater may cause a gas leak.
Continued
IMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burners are level. If heater is not level, heater will
not work properly. For thermostat models, avoid damage to thermostat bulb. Avoid
nicks or sharp bends in thermostat bulb wire. Keep thermostat bulb in mounting
bracket.
Installation Items Needed
• hardware package (provided with heater)
• approved flexible gas hose (not provided) (if allowed by local codes)
• sealant (resistant to LP gas, not provided)
• electric drill with 3/16" drill bit
1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas regulator. Connect approved
flexible gas hose to gas regulator of heater (see Figure 12).
IMPORTANT: Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting flexible gas hose.
2. Locate mounting brackets, bolts, and nuts in hardware package. Attach mounting
brackets to heater base (see Figure 13, page 16). Attach nuts finger tight.
3. Position heater base assembly in fireplace.
4. Mark screw locations through holes in mounting brackets. If installing in a brick-
bottom fireplace, mark screw locations in mortar joint of bricks.
5. Remove heater base from fireplace. Remove mounting brackets from heater base.
6. Drill holes at marked locations using 3/16" drill bit.
7.
Attach mounting brackets to fireplace floor using masonry screws (in hardware
package).
8. Reattach heater base to mounting brackets. Tighten nuts firmly.
9. Connect to gas supply. See Connecting To Gas Supply, page 16.

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INSTALLING
Continued
Mounting
Bracket
Masonry Screw
Figure 13 - Attaching Mounting Brackets to Heater
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
NOTICE
A qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply.
Follow all local codes.
WARNING ICON G 001
CAUTION
Never connect heater directly to the propane supply. This heater
requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external
regulator between the heater and propane supply.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing heater, make sure you have the items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by
installer, see page 16)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to LP gas)
• manual shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
* An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable
alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified
manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 35.

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INSTALLING
Continued
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 inches of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator
damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as
shown in Figure 14. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
Figure 14 - External Regulator With Vent Pointing Down
Propane
Supply Tank
External
Regulator
Vent Pointing
Down
WARNING ICON G 001
WARNING
Never connect heater to private (non-utility) gas wells. This gas is
commonly known as wellhead gas.
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 heater (see Figure 15, page 18).
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 heater valves.
WARNING ICON G 001
CAUTION
Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-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
heater. If pipe is too small, undue loss of pressure will occur.
Install sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 15, page 18. Locate sedi-
ment trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Locate sediment trap where trapped
matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants.
This keeps them from going into heater controls. If sediment trap is not installed or
is installed wrong, heater may not run properly.
WARNING ICON G 001
CAUTION
Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.
Continued

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Tee Joint
Pipe
Nipple
Cap
3" Minimum
Sediment
Trap
Gas
Regulator
From
External Regulator
(11" W.C.** to
14" W.C.
Pressure)
A.G.A. Design-Certified
Manual Shutoff Valve
With 1/8" NPT Tap* Approved Flexible
Gas Hose (if allowed
by local codes)
WARNING ICON G 001
CAUTION
Avoid damage to regulator. Hold gas regulator with wrench when
connecting it to gas piping and/or fittings.
Figure 15 - Gas Connection
* Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from your
dealer. See Accessories, page 35.
** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment.
INSTALLING
Continued
Pressure Testing gas Supply Piping system
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
1. Disconnect heater and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply
piping system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage heater regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where manual shutoff valve was connected.
WARNING ICON G 001
WARNING
Never use an open 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.
WARNING ICON G 001
WARNING
Test all gas piping and connections for leaks after installing or
servicing. Correct all leaks at once.
WARNING ICON G 001
CAUTION
Make sure external regulator has been installed between propane
supply and heater. See guidelines under Connecting to Gas Sup-
ply , page 16.
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS

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ON
POSITION
OFF
POSITION
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or
opening propane supply tank valve.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to
gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Re-connect heater and manual shutoff valve to gas supply. Check re-connected fittings
for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG
1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 16).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane
supply tank valve.
3. Check all joints from propane supply tank to manual shutoff valve (see Figure 16).
Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Pressure Testing Heater Gas Connections
1. Open manual shutoff valve (see Figure 16).
2. Open propane supply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF position.
4. Check all joints from manual shutoff valve to thermostat gas valve (thermostat-
controlled models) or control valve (manually-controlled models) (see Figure 16).
Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light heater (see Operating Heater, pages 22 through 26). Check all other internal
joints for leaks.
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 24 [thermostat-
controlled models] or page 26 [manually-controlled models]).
INSTALLING
Continued
Figure 16 - Manual Shutoff Valve
Open
Closed
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
Figure 17 - Checking Gas Joints
Thermostat Gas Valve or
Control Valve Location
Propane
Supply Tank
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
Continued

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Right Front
Branch (#5)
Notches
Left Front Branch (#4)
(24" & 30" models)
or Front Branch (#4)
(18" Model)
Notches
INSTALLING
Continued
WARNING ICON G 001
WARNING
Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure
to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in
property damage or personal injury.
Each log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you identify the log when
installing. It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify
logs. Only use logs supplied with heater.
1. Slide rear log (#1) into place behind rear burner (see Figure 18).
2. Slide front log (#2) into place behind front burner. Make sure tabs at bottom of log are
behind front burner (see Figure 19).
3. Place crossover log (#3) into place (see Figure 20). Be sure to place back of crossover
log into notch on left side of rear log. The indentation under front right fork of cross-
over log must rest on rectangular knob of front log.
4. Placeleftfrontbranch(#4)andrightfrontbranch(#5)(24"and30"models)orfrontbranch
(#4) (18" model) into place (see Figure 21). Make sure notches on bottom rest on grates.
5. Add lava rock around base of heater.
INSTALLING LOGS (Standard Oak Design Models)
Figure 18 - Installing Rear Log
Rear Log
(#1)
Crossover
Log (#3)
Figure 20 - Installing Crossover Log Figure 21 - Installing Left Front
Branch and Right Front Branch
Figure 19 - Installing Front Log
Tab
Front Log
(#2)