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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.
UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
MANUALLY CONTROLLED
MODELS
NATURAL GAS
(V)L32(HN, LHN)
(V)L36(EN, LEN)
PROPANE/LP GAS
(V)L32(HP, LHP)
(V)L36(EP, LEP)
REMOTE CONTROL READY
MODELS
NATURAL GAS
(V)L36(ZNR, LZNR)
(V)L42(ZNR, LZNR)
PROPANE/LP GAS
(V)L36(ZPR, LZPR)
(V)L42(ZPR, LZPR)

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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: FOR USE ONLY WITH A LISTED DECORA-
TIVE TYPE UNVENTED ROOM HEATER. DO NOT BUILD
A WOOD FIRE.
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
State of Massachusetts: The installation 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 Common-
wealth of Massachusetts.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information ............................................... 3
Local Codes ........................................................ 4
Product Features ................................................. 4
Locating Firebox .................................................. 5
Product Specifications ......................................... 5
Air For Combustion and Ventilation ..................... 7
Installation ........................................................... 9
Operating Fireplace ........................................... 21
Inspecting Burners ............................................ 27
Cleaning and Maintenance ................................ 28
Troubleshooting ................................................. 29
Specifications .................................................... 33
Wiring Diagram .................................................. 33
Service Hints ..................................................... 34
Technical Service .............................................. 34
Replacement Parts ............................................ 34
Accessories ....................................................... 35
Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Pars List ........ 36
Warranty Information ............................Back Page

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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,
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.
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.
Natural and Propane/LP Gas: Natural and pro-
pane/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 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 fireplace.
Avoid any drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Ceiling fans can
create drafts that alter burner
flame patterns. Altered burner
patterns can cause sooting.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of traffic and away from furniture
and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects on the heater.
Fireplace front and screen be-
come very hot when running fire-
place. Keep children and adults
away from hot surfaces to avoid
burns or clothing ignition. Fire-
place 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 fireplace. 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 fireplace
with the fireplace screen and
hood in place. Make sure fire-
place screen and hood are in
place before running heater.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible ma-
terials, gasoline and other flam-
mable vapors and liquids.

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PRODUCT FEATURES
OPERATION
This firebox is designed for use with approved ANSI
Z21.11.2 decorative type unvented room heaters.
(Physical size limitations apply. Refer to minimum
firebox requirements supplied with log heater.) It
requires no outside venting or chimney making in-
stallation easy and inexpensive. When used without
the blower, the firebox requires no electricity mak-
ing it ideal for emergency backup heat.
BLOWER ACCESSORY
The circulating models will accept a rotary type
fan (model BK) accessory. The blower circulates
heated air from the firebox into the room. Use of
blower is optional.
REFRACTORY BRICK LINER
Your firebox may feature a concrete refractory
brick liner. As with all concrete liners, this liner
may develop slight cracks when exposed to heat.
These cracks will not affect the performance of
the fireplace or vent-free gas logs.
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 fireplace shall not be installed in a bed-
room or bathroom.
5. Do not use this fireplace as a wood-burning
fireplace. Use only the logs provided with
the fireplace.
6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as
pine cones, vermiculite or rock wool. Using
these added items can cause sooting. Do not
add lava rock around base. Rock and debris
could fall into the control area of fireplace.
7. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the instruc-
tions in Cleaning and Maintenance, page 28.
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 fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run
properly. This fireplace has an Oxygen Deple-
tion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The
ODS shuts down the fireplace if enough fresh
air is not available. See Air for Combustion
and Ventilation, page 7. If fireplace keeps
shutting off, see Troubleshooting, page 29.
10. Do not run fireplace
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used
or stored
• under dusty conditions
11. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn
paper or other objects.
12. Do not use fireplace if any part has been exposed
to or under water. Immediately call a qualified
service technician to inspect the fireplace and to
replace any part of the control system and any
gas control which has been under water.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Continued
13. Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken.
Do not operate fireplace if a log is chipped
(dime-sized or larger).
14. Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing.
Only a qualified service person should service
and repair fireplace.
15. Operating fireplace 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.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use fireplace 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.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
32" MODELS
251/8"
291/2"
347/16"
363/8"
Standoffs
221/2"
4"
291/2"
163/4"
187/16"
321/4"
361/2"
1415/16"
65/16"
33/8"
6"
815/16"
93/4"
12 1/4"
19 1/2"
16 11/16"
21/4"
19/16"
29/16"
81/8"
2 13/16"
8 5/8"
41/4"
31/2"
Built-In
Side
Nailing
Flanges
Square
Gas Line
Access
Holes
Electrical
Access Hole
5/8"
Figure 1 - Firebox Dimensions (32" Models)
Right Side
View
Firebox Top View
Front View
Outside Air
Kit Location
(Optional)
Left Side
View with
Air Kit
LOCATING FIREBOX
PLANNING
Plan where you will install the firebox. This will
save time and money later when you install the fire-
box. Before installation, consider the following:
1. Where the firebox will be located. Allow for
wall and ceiling clearances (see Installation
Clearances, page 9).
2. Everything needed to complete installation.
3. These models CANNOT be installed in a
bedroom unless the maximum Btu rating
of the installed vent-free log set is less than
10,000 Btu/hr.
4. Proper air for combustion and ventilation
(page 7).

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Continued
Figure 2 - Firebox Dimensions (36" and 42" Models)
36" AND 42" MODELS
Note: If only one dimension is shown, the dimension is the same for both 36" and 42" models.
Firebox Top View
Front View
Right
Side
View
Outside Air
Kit Location
(Optional)
Left Side
View with
Air Kit

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION
AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This firebox 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 effi-
cient, 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, fireboxes, 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 page 7 through 9 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 9.
If your home does not meet all of the
three
criteria above, proceed to Determining
Fresh-Air Flow for Firebox Location.
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 door-
less passageways or ventilation grills between
the rooms.

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION
AND VENTILATION
Continued
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 22 ft. (length) x 18 ft.
(width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 3168 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 = (Maximum
Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example: 3168 cu. ft. (volume of space) x 20 =
63,360 (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
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances.
Direct-vent draws combustion air from the
outdoors and vents to the outdoors.
Example:
Gas water heater __________ Btu/Hr
Vent-free heater + ________ 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: 63,360 Btu/Hr (maximum
the space can support)
79,000 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:
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 perma-
nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and
one within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting
the two spaces (see options 1 and 2, Figure 4). You
can also remove door into adjoining room (see
option 3, Figure 3). 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.
Figure 3 - Ventilation Air from Inside
Building
40,000
39,000
79,000
Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option
3
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
Ventilation
Grills
Into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
12"
12"
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.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ven-
tilation Air From Outdoors, page 9.
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 un-
confined space. You will need no additional fresh
air ventilation.
WARNING: If the area in which
the heater may be operated is
smaller than that defined as an
unconfined space or if the building
is of unusually tight construction,
provide adequate combustion and
ventilation air by one of the methods
described in the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 Section
5.3 or applicable local codes.

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AIR FOR COMBUSTION
AND VENTILATION
Continued
Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
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.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must install firebox.
Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the
firebox
• in a bedroom or bathroom*
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing or other flammable
objects are less than 42 inches
from the front, top or sides of
the firebox
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
* Unless the installed log set is
rated at 10,000 Btu/Hr or less.
Outlet
Air
Ventilated
Attic
Outlet
A
ir
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air Ventilated
Crawl Space
To
Crawl
Space
To Attic
CAUTION: Log heaters in-
stalled in this firebox create warm
air currents. These currents move
heat to wall surfaces next to fire-
box. Installing firebox next to vinyl
or cloth wall coverings or operat-
ing firebox where impurities (such
as, but not limited to, tobacco
smoke, aromatic candles, clean-
ing fluids, oil or kerosene lamps,
etc.) in the air exist, may discolor
walls or cause odors.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free gas log heaters add mois-
ture to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing
firebox in rooms without enough ventilation air may
cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See
Air for Combustion and Ventilation, page 7.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the firebox is level. If
firebox is not level, log set will not work properly.
Note: Your firebox is designed to be used in zero
clearance installations. Wall or framing material
can be placed against any exterior surface on the
rear, sides, top or bottom of your firebox, except
where standoff spacers are integrally attached. If
standoff spacers are attached to your firebox, these
spacers can be placed directly against wall or fram-
ing materials. Use the dimensions shown for rough
opening to create the easiest installation.
Use dimensions shown for rough openings to
create the easiest installation (see Built-In Firebox
Installation, page 11).
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances. If you can,
provide greater clearances from
floor, ceiling and adjoining wall.
Carefully follow these instructions. This will
ensure safe installation.
Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances (see
Figure 5, page 10)
A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace
cabinet to any combustible material and wall
should follow diagram in Figure 5, page 10.
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
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B. Clearances from the top of the firebox opening to
the ceiling should not be less than 42 inches.
C. When the firebox is installed on carpeting or
other combustible material, other than wood
flooring, the firebox should be installed on a
metal or wood panel extending the full width
and depth of the enclosure.
D. Clearances from the bottom of firebox to the
floor is 0 inches.
These fireboxes can be installed as freestanding
units against a wall with the approved, optional
cabinet mantels (see Accessories, page 35) or as a
built-in unit. The clearances are the same for either
installation method.
CAUTION: Do not install
the firebox directly on carpet
or vinyl.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 5 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
*Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall
*
Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation
If placing custom mantel above built-in firebox,
you must meet the minimum allowable clearance
between mantel shelf and top of firebox opening
shown in Figure 6. These are the minimum allow-
able mantel clearances for a safe installation. Use
larger clearances wherever possible to minimize
the heating of objects and materials placed on
the mantel.
CAUTION: Do not allow
the vent-free gas log heater
to touch or extend beyond the
fireplace screen.
Example
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels be-
come hot during operation. Walls
and mantels above the firebox
may become hot to the touch.
If installed properly, these tem-
peratures 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 clearances
shown, you must do one of the
following:
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel
BUILT-IN FIREBOX INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this firebox involves install-
ing firebox into a framed-in enclosure. This makes
the front of firebox flush with wall. Optional brass
trim accessories are available (see Accessories,
page 35). The brass trim will extend past sides of
firebox approximately 1/2 inch. This will cover
the rough edges of the wall opening. If installing
a mantel above the firebox, you must follow the
clearances shown in Figure 6. Follow these instruc-
tions to install the firebox in this manner.
Figure 6 - 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
Note: Any portion of the
mantel shelf must NOT
extend beyond this profile.
12" 16"
20"
11/2"
63/4"
12"
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

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INSTALLATION
Continued
1. Frame in rough opening. The firebox fram-
ing should be constructed of 2 x 4 lumber or
heavier. Use dimensions in Table 1 and rough
opening layout in Figure 7a. Adjust framing so
that firebox flushes with finished wall surface. If
installing in a corner, use dimensions in Figures
7b, 7c and 7d for rough opening.
2. Install gas piping to firebox location (see
Connecting to Gas Supply, page 16.) IM-
PORTANT: If installing blower accessory
(circulating models with louvers only), see
Hard-Wiring Firebox, page 15.
3. Carefully set firebox in front of rough open-
ing with back of firebox inside wall opening.
IMPORTANT: If installing a perimeter trim kit,
see instructions included with trim accessory. You
must install shoulder screws from trim kit now.
4. Carefully insert firebox into rough opening.
5. Attach firebox to wall studs using nails or
wood screws through holes in nailing flange
(see Figure 8).
6. If using an optional perimeter trim kit, install
the trim after final finishing and/or painting
of wall. See instructions included with trim
accessory for attaching trim.
7. Install and properly test gas log heater. Follow
installation instructions included with the vent-
free gas log heater that is being installed.
IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox, combus-
tible materials such as wall board, gypsum board, sheet
rock, drywall, plywood, etc. may be butted up next to
the sides and top of the firebox. Combustible materials
should never overlap the firebox front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow any
combustible materials to overlap
the firebox front facing.
IMPORTANT: Noncombustible materials such as
brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front facing, but
should never cover any necessary openings like
louvered slots.
Front Width Depth
Model (Inside to Inside) Height (Min.)
32" 34 7/8" 36 3/4" 16 1/4"
36" 41 1/2" 40 1/2" 20 3/4"
42" 48 5/8" 44 1/2" 22 5/8"
Rough Opening Dimensions for
Built-in Installation
Table 1
Figure 7 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
Depth
(Minimum)
Width
(Inside to Inside)
Height
Figure 7a
37"
411/2"
5
211
/
32"
74"
TOP VIEW
FOR 36"
MODELS
Figure 7c
30"
347/8"
42
7
/
16
"
60"
TOP VIEW
FOR 32"
MODELS
43"
485/8"
6
013/
1
6
"
86"
TOP VIEW
FOR 42"
MODELS
Figure 7d
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.
Figure 7b
Figure 8 - Attaching Firebox to Wall Studs
Nailing
Flanges
Nails or Wood
Screws

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INSTALLING FIREBOX USING
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY MANTELS
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must install firebox.
Follow all local codes.
This firebox may be installed using a cabinet
mantel accessory against a wall in your home.
The firebox and cabinet mantel can be installed
directly on the floor. A trim kit is included with
the mantel accessories.
1. Assemble cabinet mantel accessory and the
trim kit. Assembly instructions are included
with each accessory.
2. If using an optional blower accessory (circulat-
ing models only), install a properly grounded,
120 volt three-prong electrical outlet at firebox
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 firebox location. See
Connecting to Gas Supply, page 15. You may
have to cut an access hole in the floor or wall
to run gas line to firebox. Make sure to locate
access hole so cabinet mantel will cover it
when installed (see Figure 9).
4. Place cabinet mantel on floor in desired loca-
tion. Make sure mantel is flush against wall.
5. Break off nailing flanges with hammer or pliers
(32" models only, see Figure 10).
INSTALLATION
Continued 6. Install the trim kit furnished with mantel. See in-
struction sheet included with the mantel now.
7. If installing an optional blower accessory (cir-
culating models only), see Installing Optional
Blower Accessories, page 13.
8. Carefully insert firebox into cabinet mantel. Be
careful not to scratch firebox, cabinet mantel,
flooring, etc. when installing (see Figure 11).
9. Install and properly test gas log heater. Follow
installation instructions included with the vent-
free gas log heater that is being installed.
Figure 9 - Installing Cabinet Mantel
Cabinet
Mantel
Gas Line Access Hole
(Either Side of Firebox)
Gas Piping
Electrical
Outlet
Figure 10 - Location of Nailing Flanges
(Two on Each Side), 32" Model Shown
(Model May Vary From Illustration)
Nailing
Flanges
Figure 11 - Inserting Firebox Into
Cabinet Mantel (Model May Vary From
Illustration)

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INSTALLATION
Continued
INSTALLING OPTIONAL BLOWER
ACCESSORIES
NOTICE: The firebox identifica-
tion label (including model num-
ber, serial number, clearances,
etc.) is located in the right side
screen pocket area on the front
of the firebox. See Figure 25,
page 15.
NOTICE: If a log set is installed
in the firebox, disconnect log
set from gas supply and remove
from firebox. Contact a qualified
service person to do this.
Note: Appearance of firebox may vary depending
on model.
The blower accessory option for use in the vent-
free fireboxes is model BK. Model BK is a rotary
squirrel cage type blower with magnetic attach-
ment and variable speed control.
The blower is installed by removing the lower face
panel. To remove the lower face panel, pull the left
and right latches toward the center of the appliance
until they are disengaged from their locator holes
(see Figure 12).
Models with louvered front panels can also be
removed by inserting fingertips between slots
and gently pulling out. DO NOT FORCE. The
panels are actually held in place by means of a
retention dimple embossed on the edge of remov-
able panels.
WARNING: If there is a duplex
electrical outlet installed in the
right side of the bottom of the
fireplace base area (see Figure
13), be sure that the electrical
power to the outlet is turned off
before proceeding with blower
installation. Failure to do this
may result in serious injury.
1. Attach the power cord to the blower motor by
firmly pushing the two female terminals at the
end of the power cord onto the two spade ter-
minals on the blower motor (see Figure 14).
Figure 12 - Accessing Blower
Compartment (Controls Not Shown
for Clarity)
Lower
Louver
Panel
Duplex Electrical Outlet
Figure 13 - Accessing Duplex Electrical
Outlet Installed in Bottom Right Side of
Firebox
Figure 14 - Blower Model BK
Magnetic Strips
Exhaust
Port
Screw
Green
Ground
Wire
Spade
Terminals
Side View
Firebox Bottom
Air Flow
Direction
Blower
Installed
After
Lower
Panel
Removed
Blower
Location Magnets

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2. Attach green ground wire from power cord
to blower housing using screw provided (see
Figure 14, page 13). Tighten screws securely
with a phillips screwdriver.
3. Place the blower against the lower rear wall of
the firebox outer wrapper with the exhaust port
directed upward. Depending on your model,
you may have to carefully route the blower
assembly past the controls and brackets and
position the blower inside the back opening.
The blower will be held in position against the
back wall by the magnets incorporated onto
the blower housing (see Figure 14, page 13).
4. Be certain that all wire terminals are securely at-
tached to terminals on blower motor and that the
screw retaining the green ground wire is tight.
5. Mount speed control box by placing plastic con-
trol shaft through bottom hole on speed control
bracket. Top screw head on control box will fit
inside top hole on bracket (see Figure 15). Secure
speed control to bracket with lock nut by pushing
and turning lock nut with pliers clockwise until
it is tight against bracket.
6. Place control knob, provided, onto control
shaft (see Figure 15).
7. Check to make sure power cord is completely
clear of blower wheel and there are no foreign
objects in blower wheel. Also, double check
all wire leads and make sure wire routing is
not pinched or in a precarious position. Cor-
rect accordingly.
INSTALLATION
Continued CAUTION: Never touch the
blower wheel while in operation.
8. Turn on power to duplex outlet if previously
turned off per warning on page 13.
9. Plug in blower power cord to duplex outlet
(see Figure 15, page 13).
10. Turn blower on and check for operation. Turn
blower off by turning knob fully counterclock-
wise before continuing.
11. Peel off backing paper and stick supplied wiring
diagram decal on firebox bottom approximately
12" in from of blower (see Figure 16).
12. Replace all panels and/or brick bottom panel
if previously removed.
Figure 15 - Attaching Speed Control to
Firebox with Panel Louvers
Figure 16 - Location of Wiring Diagram
Decal (Model May Vary From Illustration)
Wiring Diagram
Decal 12" in
Front of Blower
Red
Variable
Fan Switch Fan Switch
(N.O.)
Green
White
On
110/115
V.A.C.
Blower
Motor
Black
Off 1
2Black
Blue
(BKT Model
Only)
Control
Shaft
Locknut
Control Knob
Speed
Control
Blower
Plug-In
Duplex Outlet
(Located under
firebox floor
against lower
right outside wall)

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INSTALLATION
Continued
HARD-WIRING FIREBOX
NOTICE: A qualified electrician
must connect electrical wiring to
duplex outlet for built-in instal-
lation. Follow all local codes.
In absence of local codes fol-
low The National Electric Code
ANSI/NFPA 70.
The “Handy Box” with duplex outlet is provided in
the firebox located in the lower right base area.
1. Remove screw holding duplex outlet cover to
handy box. Remove duplex outlet.
2. Route electrical cable through strain relief and
handy box (see Figure 17).
3. Connect electrical cable to duplex outlet.
Match wire colors to those on duplex outlet.
Be sure to connect the ground wire.
4. Place duplex outlet back into handy box and
secure with screws. Replace outlet cover.
Strain Relief
Duplex Box/
Handy Box
Figure 17 - Hard-Wiring Firebox
INSTALLING FIREPLACE HOOD
AND SCREEN
1. Attach hood to firebox using screws provided
(see Figure 18).
2. Insert each rod through all rings located at top
of screen.
3. Insert first rod into rear hole in left side of
firebox. Fasten rod to rear hole near center
of firebox using #10 x 3/8" Phillips screw
provided (see Figure 19).
4. Insert other rod into front hole on right side
of firebox and fasten using remaining Phillips
screw.
Figure 18 - Screw and Hood Placement
(Model May Vary From Illustration)
Figure 19 - Installing Fireplace Screen
(Model May Vary From Illustration)
Screw
Rear Hole
Top View of Rod Layout
Rod
Front
Hole
Ring
Screen
Identification
Label Location

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INSTALLATION
Continued
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance
requires a 1/2" NPT (National
Pipe Thread) inlet connection to
the pressure regulator.
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice 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.
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 35.
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 20. Pointing the vent down
protects it from freezing rain or sleet.
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 vol-
ume 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 Figure 21
or 22, page 17, 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.
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.
External Regulator
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Vent Pointing Down
Figure 20 - External Regulator with Vent
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Tee Cap Pipe
Joint Nipple
We recommend that you install a sediment trap in
supply line as shown in Figures 21 and 22, depend-
ing 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
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).
Figure 22 - Attaching Flexible Gas Line
to Control Valve (Remote-Ready Models)
* Purchase the optional CSA design-certified
equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See
Accessories, page 35.
**Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input
adjustment
Approved
Flexible
Gas Hose (if
allowed by
local codes)
Pipe Cap Tee
Nipple Joint
3" Minimum
Sediment Trap
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)
Gas
Control
CSA Design-Certified
Equipment Shutoff Valve
with 1/8" NPT Tap*
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 under Con-
necting to Gas Supply, page 16.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 21 - Attaching Flexible Gas Line to
Control Valve (Manually-Controlled Models)
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)
CSA Design-
Certified Equipment
Shutoff Valve with
1/8" NPT Tap* Approved
Flexible
Gas Hose (if
allowed by
local codes)
3" Minimum
Sediment Trap
Gas
Regulator

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Propane/LP
Supply Tank
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 fit-
tings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 23).
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 24 and 25). Apply noncorrosive
leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles form-
ing show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Open
Closed
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Figure 23 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
INSTALLATION
Continued
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Figure 25 - Checking Gas Joints
(Natural Gas Only)
Figure 24 - Checking Gas Joints
(Propane/LP Gas Only)
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Gas
Meter
Control Valve Location
Control Valve Location
PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS
CONNECTIONS
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 23).
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 control valve (Manually-Controlled Mod-
els) or to gas control (Remote-Ready Models)
(see Figures 24 and 25). Apply noncorrosive
leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles form-
ing show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light heater (see Operating Fireplace, page 21).
Check all other internal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off heater (see To Turn Off Gas to Appli-
ance, page 23 for Manually-Controlled Mod-
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INSTALLING LOGS
(Models (V)L32HN, (V)L32LHN.
(V)L32HP and (V)L32LHP
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.
CAUTION: After installa-
tion and periodically thereafter,
check to ensure that no flame
comes in contact with any log.
With the heater set to HI, check
to see if flames contact any log. If
so, reposition logs according to
the log installation instructions
in this manual. Flames contact-
ing logs will create soot.
Vintage Oak Two-Piece Log Set
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 on top of the grate and over front
posts on chassis (see Figure 26).
Front Post
Figure 26 - Installing Vintage Oak Two-
Piece Log Set
Figure 27 - Installing Vintage Oak Two-
Piece Log Set (Top View)
Two Piece Log Set
Burner Ports
Log #2
Chassis
Rear
Post
Log #1
INSTALLING LOGS
Models L36(EN, LEN, EP, LEP) and
VL36(EN, LEN, EP, LEP)
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.
It is very important to install these logs exactly
as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs
supplied with heater.
Note: Your appliance may vary from model shown
but log placement will be the same.
1. Place front logs (1L and 1R) on top of grate.
Make sure notches in bottom of logs fit over
grate prongs (see Figure 28).
2. Rest bottom of center log (#2) behind metal
posts on front burner (see Figure 29, page 20).
Make sure grooves in bottom of log fit over
grate. Bring log forward against metal posts.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 28 - Installing Front Logs
Front Logs
Notch
Grate
Prong
2. Place rear log on rear of chassis (see Figure 26).
Slide log forward so that it sits against rear posts
on chassis. IMPORTANT: Make sure logs do
not cover any burner ports (see Figure 27).
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Figure 30 - Installing Rear Log (#3)
Figure 31 - Installing Crossover Log (#4)
INSTALLING LOGS
Models (V)L36(ZNR, LZNR, ZPR, LZPR)
and (V)L42(ZNR, LZNR, ZPR, LZPR)
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.
Note: Your appliance may vary from model shown
but log placement will be the same.
1. Place ember bed in center of the base assembly
as shown in Figure 32.
2. Rest rear log in back corner sections of base as-
sembly as shown in Figure 32. Make sure log is
completely vertical and not leaning in toward
burner where the flame will touch the log.
3. Position middle log as shown in Figure 32
making sure the grooves in the bottom of the
log fit over the grate prongs. This log will rest
on top of the bottom log.
Base
Assembly
Figure 32- Installing Ember Bed, Rear
and Middle Logs
Ember
Bed
Rear Log
Middle Log
3. Slide groove on back of rear log against the rear
grate prongs. Make sure the peg on the log is
on top (see Figure 30).
4. Place the crossover log on the rear and middle
logs. Make sure peg on rear log is in the hole in
bottom of crossover log. The crossover log should
fit in cutout of middle log (see Figure 31).
INSTALLATION
Continued
Rear Log
(#3)
Rear
Grate
Prong
Crossover
Log (#4)
Peg
Figure 29 - Installing Center Log
Center Log (#2)
Grate
Metal Post
Metal
Post