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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-
lowed 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.
• 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 fire
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
LO
PILOT
OFF
HI
UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS LOG HEATER
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
(“A” MODELS) 18", 24" AND 30" REMOTE-READY
(“C” MODELS) 18", 24" AND 30" VARIABLE MANUALLY-CONTROLLED
(“B” MODELS) 18", 24" AND 30" THERMOSTATICALLY-
CONTROLLED
Remote-Ready and Variable Manually-Controlled Models Also Design-Certified As
Vented Decorative Appliances

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WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera-
tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop-
erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation
and operational procedures. For assistance or addi-
tional information consult a qualified installer, service
agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This appliance is for installation only in a
solid-fuel burning masonry or UL127 factory-built fire-
place or in a listed ventless firebox enclosure. It is de-
sign-certified for these installations in accordance with
ANSI Z21.11.2. Exception: Do not install this appliance
in a factory-built fireplace that includes instructions
stating it has not been tested or should not be used with
unvented gas logs.
WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses
air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provi-
sions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must
be provided. Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation
section on page 6 of this manual.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,* per-
manently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where
not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indi-
cated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convert-
ible for use with other gases.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information ............................................... 3
Local Codes ........................................................ 4
Product Identification ........................................... 5
Optional Remote Control Accessories ................. 5
Unpacking ........................................................... 5
Product Features ................................................. 5
Air For Combustion and Ventilation ..................... 6
Installation ........................................................... 8
Operating Heater ............................................... 19
Inspecting Burners ............................................ 26
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 27
Troubleshooting ................................................. 29
Optional Positioning of Thermostat Sensing Bulb ... 33
Wiring Diagram .................................................. 34
Service Hints ..................................................... 34
Technical Service .............................................. 34
Replacement Parts ............................................ 34
Specifications .................................................... 35
Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List ....... 36
Accessories ....................................................... 42
Warranty Information ...........................Back Cover

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SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: This product con-
tains and/or generates chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer or birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, op-
erate or service this fireplace.
Improper use of this fireplace
can cause serious injury or
death from burns, fire, explo-
sion, electrical shock and carbon
monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon
monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with head-
aches, 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.
Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and pro-
pane/LP gases are odorless. An odor-making
agent is added to these gases. 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 warn-
ings. 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 use a
blower insert, heat exchanger
insert or other accessory not ap-
proved for use with this heater.
WARNING: Do not allow fans
to blow directly into the heater.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Ceiling fans can
create drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Altered burner
patterns can cause sooting.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on the heater.
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
shutdown. Allow surface to cool
before touching.
Carefully supervise young chil-
dren when they are in the room
with heater. When using the hand-
held remote accessory, (Remote-
Ready Models Only) keep selector
switch in the OFF position to
prevent children from turning on
burners with remote.
You must operate this heater
with a fireplace screen in place.
Make sure fireplace screen is
closed before running heater.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible ma-
terials, gasoline and other flam-
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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) in-
side 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 neighborʼs phone. Follow the gas
supplierʼs instructions
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fire department
4. This heater shall not be installed in a bedroom or
bathroom, unless installed as a vented appliance.
See Installing Damper Clamp Accessory for
Vented Operation, page 12 (Remote-Ready and
Variable Manually-Controlled Models Only).
5. 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
will ignite if highly heated. A dirty chimney
flue may create and distribute soot within
the house. Inspect chimney flue for damage.
If damaged, repair flue and firebox before
operating heater.
6. Do not burn solid-fuel in a masonry or UL127
factory-built fireplace in which a vent-free
room heater is installed.
7. If fireplace has glass doors, never operate this
heater with glass doors closed. If you operate
heater with doors closed, heat buildup inside
fireplace will cause glass to burst. Make sure
there are no obstructions across openings of
fireplace.
8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the
instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance,
page 27.
9. 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 and furniture.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Continued
10. This heater needs fresh, outside air ventilation to
run properly. This heater has an Oxygen Deple-
tion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The
ODS shuts down the heater if enough fresh air
is not available. See Air for Combustion and
Ventilation, page 6. If heater keeps shutting off,
see Troubleshooting, page 29.
11. Do not run heater
• where flammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored
• under dusty conditions
12. Do not use this heater to cook food or burn
paper or other objects.
13. 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.
14. Do not operate heater if any log is broken. Do
not operate heater if a log is chipped (dime-
sized or larger).
15. Turn heater off and let cool before servicing,
installing, or repairing. Make sure the selector
switch is in the OFF position (Remote-Ready
Models Only). Only a qualified service person
should install, service, or repair heater.
16. Make sure the selector switch is in the OFF
position when you are away from home for long
periods of time (Remote-Ready Models Only).
17. Remote-Ready heaters do not to be connected
to any external electrical source.
18. Operating heater above elevations of 4,500
feet may cause pilot outage.
19. To prevent performance problems, do not
use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lb.
capacity (propane/LP units only).
20. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
State of Massachusetts: The installa-
tion must be made by a licensed plumber
or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
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.

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PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Figure 1 - Product Identification
Front
Log
Crossover Log Rear
Log
Middle
Log
Base Assembly
Control
Knob
Front
Burner
Piezo
Ignitor
Rear
Burner
Front
Log
Control Knob
Rear Log
Base
Assembly
Front
Burner
Piezo
Ignitor
Rear Burner
Crossover Log
Middle
Log
Selector Switch
(Optional)
Flame Adjustment
Knob
Remote
Control
(Optional)
OPTIONAL REMOTE
CONTROL ACCESSORIES
There are four optional remote controls that
can be purchased separately for Remote-Ready
Models Only:
• wall switch • hand-held ON/OFF remote
• wall thermostat •
hand-held thermostat remote
See Accessories, page 42.
The wall thermostat or hand-held thermostat
may not be used where vented decorative listing
is required.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use heater with care. Follow all local
codes. In the absence of local codes, use the lat-
est 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.
UNPACKING
CAUTION: Do not remove the
data plates from the grate as-
sembly. The data plates contain
important warranty and safety
information.
1. Remove logs and heater base assembly from
carton. Note: Do not pick up heater base as-
sembly 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
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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.
PROVIDING ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
The following are excerpts from National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3,
Air for Combustion and Ventilation.
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three fol-
lowing ventilation classifications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconfined Space
3. Confined Space
The information on pages 6 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 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 floors, between wall-ceiling joints,
between wall panels, at penetrations
for plumbing, 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 8.
If your home does not meet all of the
three criteria above, proceed to Determin-
ing Fresh-Air Flow For Heater Location,
page 7.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION
AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall
not be installed in a confined
space or unusually tight con-
struction unless provisions are
provided for adequate combus-
tion and ventilation air. Read the
following instructions to insure
proper fresh air for this and
other fuel-burning appliances
in your home.
Todayʼs 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.
PRODUCT FEATURES
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. This heater is designed for vent-
free operation with flue damper closed. 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. This
heater may also be operated as a vented decorative
(ANSI Z21.60) product by opening the flue damper
(Non-Thermostat Models Only).
SAFETY DEVICE
This heater 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 shuts off the heater if there
is not enough fresh air.
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM
This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system re-
quires no matches, batteries, or other sources to
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Confined and Unconfined Space
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA
54 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 unconfined 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 input rating of
all appliances installed in that space. Rooms com-
municating directly with the space in which the
appliances are installed*, through openings not
furnished with doors, are considered a part of the
unconfined space.
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if
there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills
between them.
DETERMINING FRESH-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 pas-
sageways 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) = 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)
AIR FOR COMBUSTION
AND VENTILATION
Continued
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in
the space.
Vent-free fireplace __________ 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
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Di-
rect-vent draws combustion air from the outdoors
and vents to the outdoors.
Example:
Gas water heater __________ Btu/Hr
Vent-free fireplace +
__________ 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 confined space because
the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum
Btu/Hr the space can support. You must provide ad-
ditional fresh air. Your options are as follows:
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoin-
ing 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 Ventila-
tion Air From Outdoors, page 8.
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 uncon-
fined space. You will need no additional fresh air
ventilation.
WARNING: If the area in
which the heater may be oper-
ated 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,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 Section 5.3
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 qualified ser-
vice person must install heater.
Follow all local codes.
NOTICE: State or local codes may
only allow operation of this appli-
ance in a vented configuration.
Check your state or local codes.
WARNING: Make sure the
selector switch is in the OFF
position before installing heater
(Remote-Ready Models Only).
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside Building
This fresh air would come from an adjoining un-
confined space. When ventilating to an adjoining
unconfined space, you must provide 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 2). You
can also remove door into adjoining room (see
option 3, Figure 2). Follow the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation for required size of
ventilation grills or ducts.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION
AND VENTILATION
Continued
Figure 2 - Ventilation Air from Inside
Building
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or
ducts. You must provide two permanent 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. Follow the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54,
Section 5.3, 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 thermostat-
controlled power vent. Heated air entering the attic
will activate the power vent.
Outlet
Air
Ventilated
Attic
Outlet
A
ir
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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WARNING: 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 chim-
ney cleaner. Creosote will ignite
if highly heated. A dirty chimney
flue may create and distribute soot
within the house. Inspect chimney
and firebox flue for damage. If dam-
aged, repair flue and firebox before
operating heater.
WARNING: Seal any fresh
air vents or ash clean-out doors
located on floor or wall of fire-
place. If not, drafting may cause
pilot outage or sooting. Use a
heat-resistant sealant. Do not
seal chimney flue damper.
WARNING: Never install the
heater
• in a bedroom or bathroom
unless installed as a vented
appliance, see page 12 (Re-
mote-Ready and Variable Manu-
ally-Controlled Models Only)
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, cloth-
ing or other flammable objects
are less than 42 inches from the
front, top or sides of the heater
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
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
(such as, but not limited to, to-
bacco smoke, aromatic candles,
cleaning fluids, oil or kerosene
lamps, etc.) in the air exist, may
discolor walls or cause odors.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture to
the air. Although this is beneficial, installing heater
in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause
mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air
for Combustion and Ventilation, page 6.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP)
for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct, do
not install heater. Call dealer where you bought
heater for proper type heater.
WARNING: This appliance
is equipped for (natural or pro-
pane/LP) gas. Field conversion
is not permitted.
INSTALLATION AND CLEARANCES
FOR VENT-FREE OPERATION
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances. If you can,
provide greater clearances from
floor, ceiling and adjoining wall.
INSTALLATION
Continued
LOG SIZING REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Firebox Size
Log Front Rear*
Size Height Depth Width Width
18" 17" 14" 20" 14"
24" 17" 14" 26" 18"
30" 17" 14" 32" 22"
MINIMUM FIREPLACE CLEARANCE
TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Log Size 18", 24", 30"
Side Wall 16"
Ceiling 42"
Floor 5"
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Carefully follow the instructions below. This will
ensure safe installation into a masonry, UL127-
listed manufactured fireplace, or listed vent-free
firebox.
Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible
Material, Side Wall, and Ceiling
A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace
cabinet to any combustible material and wall
should follow diagram in Figure 4.
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf,
etc. is made of combustible material and
protrudes 3 1/2" from the wall. This combus-
tible material must be 4" from the side of the
fireplace cabinet (see Figure 4).
Note: When installing your gas logs into
a manufactured firebox, follow firebox
manufacturerʼs instructions for minimum
clearances to combustible materials.
B. Clearances from the top of the fireplace open-
ing to the ceiling should not be less than 4".
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
*Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall
*
Example
Heat Resistant
Material
(A)
Minimum Noncombustible Material
Clearances
If Not Using Mantel
Note: If using a mantel proceed to If Using Mantel,
page 11. If not using a mantel, follow the informa-
tion on this page.
You must have noncombustible material(s) above
the fireplace opening. Noncombustible materials
(such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least
1/2" thick. With sheet metal, you must have non-
combustible material behind it. Noncombustible
material must extend at least 8" up (for all models).
If noncombustible material is less than 12", you
must install the fireplace hood accessory (24" and
30" Models Only). See Figure 5 for minimum
clearances.
INSTALLATION
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, noncombustible material
above fireplace opening is not
needed. Go to Installing Damper
Clamp Accessory for Vented
Operation, page 12.
Noncombustible Requirements for
Material Safe Installation
Distance (A)
12" or more Noncombustible material
okay.
Between 8" 24" or 30" Models:
and 12" Install fireplace hood
accessory (GA6050,
GA6052 or GA6053 see
Accessories, page 42).
18" Model: Noncombus-
tible material okay.
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 5 - Heat Resistant Material (Slate,
Marble, Tile, etc.) Above Fireplace

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INSTALLATION
Continued
If Using Mantel
You must have noncombustible material(s) above
the fireplace opening. Noncombustible materials
(such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) must be at least
1/2" thick. With sheet metal, you must have non-
combustible material behind it. Noncombustible
material must extend at least 8" up (for all models).
If noncombustible material is less than 12", you
Figure 6 - Minimum Mantel Clearances Without Using Hood
Figure 7 - Minimum Mantel Clearances When Using Hood
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)
18"
14"
20"
17"
22"
19"
24"
20"
All minimum
distances are
in inches
Log Set
24"/30" Models
18" Model
2 1/2"
6"
8"
10"
Mantel Shelf
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
Hood
(GA6050,
GA6052, or
GA6053)
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 Figure 5, page 10 and Figures 6 and 7
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 12.
Mantel

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MANTEL CLEARANCES
In addition to meeting noncombustible material
clearances, you must also meet required clearances
between fireplace opening and mantel shelf. If
you do not meet the clearances listed below, you
will need a hood.
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance
If you meet minimum clearance between mantel
shelf and top of fireplace opening, a hood is not
required (see Figure 6, page 11).
Determining Minimum Mantel Clearance
When Using a Hood
If minimum clearances in Figure 6, page 11, are
not met, you must have a hood. When using a hood
there are still certain minimum mantel clearances
required. Follow minimum clearances shown in
Figure 7, page 11, when using hood.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels
become hot during operation.
Walls and mantels above the
firebox 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.
NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clear-
ances shown, you must do one
of the following:
• operate the logs only with the
flue damper open
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel
FLOOR CLEARANCES
A. If installing appliance on the floor level, you
must maintain the minimum distance of 14"
to combustibles (see Figure 8).
B. If combustible materials are less than 14" to
the fireplace, you must install appliance at
least 5" above the combustible flooring (see
Figure 9).
14"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Noncombustible
Material
Hearth
5"
Min.
Combustible
Material
Figure 8 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
If Installed at Floor Level
Figure 9 - Minimum Fireplace Clearances
Above Combustible Flooring
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
noncombustible 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.
If reasons number 1 or 2 above apply to you, you
must permanently open chimney flue damper. You
must install the damper clamp accessory (to order,
see Accessories, page 42). This will insure vented
operation (see Figure 10, page 13). The damper
clamp will keep damper open. Installation instruc-
tions are included with clamp accessory.
See chart on next page for minimum permanent
flue opening you must provide. Attach damper
clamp so the minimum permanent flue opening
will be maintained at all times.

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INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 10 - Attaching Damper Clamp
INSTALLING HEATER BASE
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: You must secure
this heater to fireplace floor. If
not, heater will move when you
adjust controls. Moving heater
may cause a gas leak.
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 in-
sure adequate air flow and guard
against sooting and controls be-
ing damaged. Raise fireplace floor
with noncombustible material.
Make sure material is secure.
Area of Various Standard
Round Flues
Diameter (in.) Area (sq. in.)
5" 20 sq. inches
6" 29 sq. inches
7" 39 sq. inches
8" 51 sq. inches
Chimney Minimum Permanent
Height (ft.) Flue Opening (sq. in.)
6' to 15' 39 sq. inches
15' to 30' 29 sq. inches
Manufactured
Fireplace
Masonry
Fireplace
Damper
Damper
Clamp
Damper
Damper
Clamp
Damper
CAUTION: Do not pick up
heater base assembly by burners.
This could damage heater. Only
handle base assembly by grates.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the heater burners are lev-
el. 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 until
ready to mount base to floor. See Optional Position-
ing Of Thermostat Sensing Bulb, page 33.
Installation Items Needed
• hardware package (provided with heater)
• approved flexible gas hose and fittings (not
provided) (if allowed by local codes)
•
sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided)
• electric drill with 3/16" masonry drill bit
Note: Install optional GHRCTB Receiver and
Hand-Held Remote Control Kit (see Accessories,
page 42) before installing gas log heater (Remote-
Ready Models Only). See installation instructions
included with the kit.
1. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads
of gas fitting (not provided). For Variable
Manually-Controlled and Thermostatically-
Controlled Models connect approved flexible
gas hose to gas regulator of heater (see Figure
11). For Remote-Ready models connect ap-
proved flexible gas hose to inlet side of gas
control (see Figure 12).
Heater Gas
Regulator
Flexible Gas Hose (if
allowed by local codes)
Figure 11 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose to
Heater Gas Regulator (Variable Manually-
Controlled and Thermostatically-
Controlled Models Only)
Figure 12 - Attaching Flexible Gas Hose
to Heater Gas Regulator (Remote-Ready
Models Only)
Gas Control
Flexible Gas Hose (if
allowed by local codes)

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IMPORTANT: Hold gas regulator with
wrench when connecting flexible gas hose
(Variable Manually-Controlled and Thermo-
statically-Controlled Models Only).
2. Locate mounting brackets, bolts, and nuts in
hardware package (Variable Manually-Con-
trolled and Thermostatically-Controlled Models
Only). Attach mounting brackets to heater base
(see Figure 13). Attach nuts finger tight.
3. Position heater base assembly in fireplace.
4. For Variable Manually-Controlled and Ther-
mostatically-Controlled Models mark screw
locations through holes in mounting brackets
(see Figure 13). For Remote-Ready Models
mark screw locations through holes in front
panel of base (see Figure 14). If installing in a
brick-bottom fireplace, mark screw locations
in mortar joint of bricks.
5. Remove heater base from fireplace.
6. Remove mounting brackets from heater base
(Variable Manually-Controlled and Thermo-
statically-Controlled Models Only).
7. Drill holes at marked locations using 3/16"
drill bit.
8. For Variable Manually-Controlled and
Thermostatically-Controlled Models attach
mounting brackets to fireplace floor using
masonry screws provided in hardware pack-
age (see Figure 13). Reattach heater base to
mounting brackets (see Figure 13). Tighten
nuts firmly.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 13 - Attaching Heater to Fireplace
Floor (Variable Manually-Controlled and
Thermostatically-Controlled Models
Only)
Masonry
Screw
Mounting
Bracket
Screw Mounting
Bracket Nut Mounting
Bracket
Figure 14 - Attaching Base to Fireplace
Floor (Remote-Ready Models Only)
Masonry Screw
9. For Remote-Ready Models attach base,
through holes in front panel of base, to fire-
place floor using masonry screws provided in
hardware package (see Figure 14).
10. Connect to gas supply. See Connecting To Gas
Supply.
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 1/2" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection to
the pressure regulator.
WARNING: A qualified service
person must connect heater to gas
supply. Follow all local codes.
CAUTION: Never connect
propane/LP fireplace directly
to the propane/LP supply. This
heater requires an external regu-
lator (not supplied). Install the
external regulator between the
heater and propane/LP supply.
WARNING: Never connect
natural gas fireplace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This
gas is commonly known as
wellhead gas.

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INSTALLATION
Continued
Propane/LP
Supply Tank External
Regulator
Figure 15 - External Regulator With Vent
Pointing Down
Vent
Pointing
Down
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 heater valves.
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 Figures 16 or 17 page
16, depending on your model. Locate sediment
trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install
in piping system between fuel supply and heater.
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.
CAUTION: Avoid damage to
regulator. Hold gas regulator
with wrench when connecting
it to gas piping and/or fittings
(Variable Manually-Controlled
and Thermostatically-Controlled
Models Only).
CAUTION: Avoid damage to
gas control. Hold gas control
with wrench when connecting
it to gas piping and/or fittings
(Remote-Ready Models Only).
Installation Items Needed
Before installing heater, make sure you have the
items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection *
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• approved flexible gas line with gas connector
(if allowed by local codes) (not provided)
* A CSA design-certified equipment shutoff valve
with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to
test gauge connection. Purchase the optional CSA
design-certified equipment shutoff valve from your
dealer. See Accessories, page 42.
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 inches
of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pres-
sure, heater regulator damage could occur. Install
external regulator with the vent pointing down
as shown in Figure 15. 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 heater. 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 heater (see Figures 16
or 17 page 16, depending on your model).
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 re-
quirements for locating equipment shutoff valve
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Figure 16 - Gas Connection
(Variable Manually-Controlled and
Thermostatically-Controlled Models Only)
* Purchase the optional CSA design-certified
equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See
Accessories, page 42.
** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input
adjustment.
Figure 17 - Gas Connection (Remote-
Ready Models Only)
Gas Control
3" Min
CSA Design-Certified
Equipment Shutoff Valve
With 1/8" NPT Tap*
Approved
Flexible Gas
Hose (if allowed
by local codes)
INSTALLATION
Continued
3" Minimum
Sediment Trap
Gas
Regulator
CSA Design-
Certified Equipment
Shutoff Valve With
1/8" NPT Tap*
Approved Flexible
Gas Hose (if allowed
by local codes)
Cap Pipe Tee
Nipple Joint
PROPANE/LP
From External
Regulator (11" W.C.**
to 14" W.C. Pressure)
NATURAL
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)
NATURAL
From Gas Meter
(5" W.C.** to
10.5" W.C.
Pressure)
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping
and connections, internal and
external to unit, for leaks after
installing or servicing. Correct
all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an
open flame to check for a leak.
Apply a noncorrosive leak detec-
tion fluid 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 heater. See guidelines un-
der Connecting to Gas Supply,
page 14.
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY
PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main
gas valve (control valve) and equipment
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 equipment
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 system.
Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all
joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect heater and equipment shutoff valve
to gas supply. Check reconnected fittings for
leaks.

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Continued
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 18).
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 equipment
shutoff valve for natural gas or propane/LP
supply to equipment shutoff valve for propane/
LP (see Figure 19). Apply noncorrosive leak
detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS
CONNECTIONS
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 18).
2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas
meter for natural gas or open propane/LP
supply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in the OFF
position.
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff
valve to thermostat gas valve (Thermostat-
Controlled Models), to control valve (Manu-
ally-Controlled Models), or to gas control
(Remote-Ready Models) (see Figures 19 and
20). Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid
to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light heater (see Operating Heater, page 19).
Check all other internal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to Appli-
ance, page 20 for Thermostat-Controlled mod-
els, page 22 for Manually-Controlled Models,
or page 24 for Remote-Ready Models).
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Open
Closed
Figure 18 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Figure 19 - Checking Gas Joints
(Propane/LP Only)
Thermostat Gas Valve or
Control Valve Location
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Gas Meter
Figure 20 - Checking Gas Joints (Natural
Gas Only)
Thermostat Gas Valve or
Control Valve Location
INSTALLING LOGS
WARNING: Failure to posi-
tion 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. Place front log (#1 for 18", #1a and #1b for
24" and 30") on top of the grate. Make sure
the notches in the bottom of the log fits over
the grate prongs (see Figure 21, page 18). Push
back of logs flush with metal grate bar. Logs
for 24" and 30" should fit with ends touching
and a small realistic crack in the center.

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2. Rest middle log (#2) behind metal posts on front
burner. Make sure the grooves in the bottom of
the log fit over the grate. Bring the log forward
next to the metal posts. The cutout in the middle
log must be on top (see Figure 22).
3. Slide the grooves in the back of the rear log (#3)
against the rear grate prongs. Make sure the peg
on the log is on top (see Figure 23).
4. Place the crossover log (#4) on the back log and
the middle log. Make sure the peg on the rear
log is in the hole in the bottom of the crossover
log. The crossover log should fit in the cutout
of the middle log (see Figure 24).
Middle Log (#2)
Metal Post
Metal
Post
Groove Groove
Grate
Figure 22 - Installing Middle Log (#2) [18"
Variable Manually-Controlled Set Shown]
Rear Log (#3)
Peg
Grate
Prong
Grate Prong
Rear
Burner
Groove
in Back
of Log
Groove
in Back
of Log
Figure 23 - Installing Rear Log (#3) [18"
Variable Manually-Controlled Set Shown]
Front Log (#1)
Grate
Prongs
Metal Grate
Bar
Figure 21 - Installing Front Log (#1) [18"
Variable Manually-Controlled Set Shown]
Notch
Figure 24 - Installing Crossover Log (#4)
[18" Variable Manually-Controlled Set
Shown]
Crossover
Log (#4)
Hole
Peg
Cutout
Note: Your appliance may vary from model shown
but log placement will be the same.

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OPERATING HEATER
THERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED
MODELS
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly,
a fire 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 floor because some gas is heavier than
air and will settle on the floor.
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 neighborʼs phone. Follow the
gas supplierʼs instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire 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, donʼt
try to repair it, call a qualified service tech-
nician or gas supplier. Force or attempted
repair may result in a fire or explosion.
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 control which
has been under water.
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
• If fireplace has glass doors,
never operate this heater with
glass doors closed. If you op-
erate heater with doors closed,
heat buildup inside fireplace
will cause glass to burst. Make
sure there are no obstructions
across openings of fireplace.
• 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 flame 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 op-
erate 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 flames of the HI heat setting but will
find 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.
1. STOP! Read the safety information col-
umn 1.
2. Make sure equipment shutoff valve is
fully open.
3. Turn control knob clockwise to the
OFF position.
4. 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 information, column 1. If you donʼt
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Continued
5. Turn control knob counterclockwise
to the PILOT position. Press in control
knob for five (5) seconds (see Figure 25).
Note: You may be running this heater for
the first time after hooking up to gas sup-
ply. If so, the control knob may need to be
pressed in for 30 seconds or more. This will
allow air to bleed from the gas system.
6. With control knob pressed in, press and
release ignitor button. This will light pilot.
The pilot is attached to the front burner. If
needed, keep pressing ignitor button until
pilot lights.
Note: If pilot does not stay lit, contact a
qualified service person or gas supplier for
repairs. Until repairs are made, light pilot
with match. To light pilot with match, see
Manual Lighting Procedure.
7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds
after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release
control knob.
• If control knob does not pop out when
released, contact a qualified service
person or gas supplier for repairs.
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 3
through 7. This heater has a safety interlock
system. Wait one (1) minute for system to
reset before lighting pilot again.
8. Turn control knob counterclockwise
to desired heating level. The burners should
light. Set control knob to any heat level
between HI and LO.
CAUTION: Do not try to ad-
just heating levels by using the
equipment shutoff valve.
TO TURN GAS OFF
TO APPLIANCE
Shutting Off Heater
Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF
position.
Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot stays lit)
Turn control knob clockwise to the
PILOT position.
THERMOSTAT CONTROL
OPERATION
The thermostat control knob can be set to any
comfort level between HI and LO. The ther-
mostat will gradually modulate the heat output
and flame height from higher to lower settings
or pilot, in order to maintain the comfort level
you select. The ideal comfort setting will vary
by household depending upon the amount of
space to be heated, the output of the central
heating system, etc.
Note: Selecting the HI setting with the control
knob will cause the burner to remain fully on,
without modulating down in most cases.
MANUAL LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
1. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting
Instructions, page 19.
2. Depress control knob and light pilot with
match.
3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 seconds
after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release
control knob. Now follow step 8, column 1.
PILOT
OFF
LO
HI
Figure 25 - Control Knob and Ignitor
Button Location
Control Knob
Ignitor Button
Figure 26 - Pilot
Ignitor Electrode
Thermocouple Pilot Burner