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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
• Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor’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.
MODELS VMH26TPC AND VMH26TNC
14,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr with Thermostat
®
VENT-FREE COMPACT FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Accessory

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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 is an unvented gas-fired heater. It uses
air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed.
Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to Air for Combustion and
Ventilation section on page 6 of this manual.
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,*
permanently located, manufactured (mobile) home,
where not prohibited by local codes.
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas
indicated on the rating plate. This appliance is not
convertible for use with other gases.
* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the
manufacturer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Information ............................................... 3
Local Codes ........................................................ 4
Product Identification .......................................... 4
Product Features ................................................ 5
Unpacking ........................................................... 5
Assembly ............................................................ 5
Air for Combustion and Ventilation ...................... 6
Installation ........................................................... 9
Operating Fireplace .......................................... 19
Inspecting Burner .............................................. 21
Cleaning and Maintenance ............................... 22
Troubleshooting ................................................ 23
Specifications .................................................... 27
Service Hints ..................................................... 27
Technical Service .............................................. 27
Replacement Parts ........................................... 27
Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List ....... 28
Accessories ....................................................... 30
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, oper-
ate, or service this fireplace. Im-
proper use of this fireplace can
cause serious injury or death
from burns, fire, explosion, elec-
trical shock, and carbon mon-
oxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of car-
bon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with head-
aches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs,
the fireplace may not be working properly. Get fresh
air at once! Have fireplace 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 propane/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 fireplace.
WARNING: Any change to
this heater or its controls can be
dangerous.
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.
WARNING: Do not use a
blower insert, heat exchanger
insert, or other accessory not
approved for use with this fire-
place.
Due to high temperatures, the
appliance should be located out
of traffic and away from furni-
ture and draperies.
Do not place clothing or other
flammable material on or near
the appliance. Never place any
objects in the fireplace.
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.
You must operate this fireplace
with the fireplace screen and
hood in place. Make sure fire-
place screen is in place before
running fireplace.
Keep the appliance area clear
and free from combustible ma-
terials, gasoline, and other flam-
mable vapors and liquids.
1. This appliance is only for use with the type of
gas indicated on the rating plate. This appli-
ance 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 only).

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Continued
3. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply
• do not try to light any appliance
• do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building
• immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
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. This fireplace is designed to be smokeless. If
logs ever appear to smoke, turn off fireplace
and call a qualified service person. Note: Dur-
ing initial operation, slight smoking could
occur due to log curing and fireplace burning
manufacturing residues.
8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow the
instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance,
page 22.
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 or furniture.
10. This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to
run properly. This fireplace has an Oxygen
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff sys-
tem. The ODS shuts down the fireplace if not
enough fresh air is available. See Air for Com-
bustion and Ventilation, pages 6 through 8. If
fireplace keeps shutting off, see Troubleshoot-
ing, pages 23 through 26.
11. Do not run fireplace
• where flammable liquids or vapors are used
or stored.
• under dusty conditions.
12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn
paper or other objects.
13. Do not use fireplace if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service tech-
nician to inspect the room fireplace and to re-
place any part of the control system and any
gas control which has been under water.
14. Turn off and unplug fireplace and let cool be-
fore servicing. Only a qualified service per-
son should service and repair fireplace.
15. Operating fireplace above elevations of 4,500
feet could cause pilot outage.
16. Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken.
Do not operate fireplace if a log is chipped
(dime-sized or larger).
17. To prevent performance problems, do not use
propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. ca-
pacity (propane/LP only).
18. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all lo-
cal codes. In the absence of local codes, use the
latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Gas Compact
Fireplace
Ignitor Button
Screen
Fireplace
Cabinet
Logs
Control Knob

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PRODUCT FEATURES
SAFETY PILOT
This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple-
tion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The
ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free room
fireplaces. The ODS/pilot shuts off the fireplace
if there is not enough fresh air.
PIEZO IGNITION SYSTEM
This fireplace has a piezo ignitor. This system re-
quires no matches, batteries, or other sources to
light fireplace.
THERMOSTATIC HEAT CONTROL
This fireplace has a thermostat sensing bulb and a
control valve. The thermostat will automatically
modulate the heat output to maintain a consistent
room temperature. This results in greater fireplace
comfort. This can also result in lower gas bills.
UNPACKING
1. Remove fireplace and hood from carton. Log
is wrapped and inside fireplace. Do not re-
move at this time.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied to
fireplace for shipment.
3. Make sure your fireplace includes one hard-
ware packet.
4. Check fireplace for any shipping damage. If
fireplace is damaged, promptly inform dealer
where you bought fireplace.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Always have
branch support and screen in
place before operating fireplace.
This prevents excessive tem-
peratures on fireplace surfaces.
WARNING: Failure to position
theparts inaccordancewiththese
diagrams or failure to use only
parts specifically approved with
this fireplace may result in prop-
erty damage or personal injury.
ASSEMBLING FIREPLACE
Tools Required:
• Phillips screwdriver
• 5/16" hex wrench
• slotted screwdriver
Installing Log
1. Lift screen up and pull out to remove.
2. Cut two plastic straps to remove the log from
the firebox cavity.
3. An optional blower is available. See Accessories,
page 30. Install optional blower now. Follow in-
stallation instructions provided with blower.
4. Remove log packaging material and discard
packaging. Gently place log set on burner sup-
port (see Figure 2). The log should fit flat
against top of burner support and log locator
tabs fit into the slots under the log. Do not
allow log to contact flame. If flame contacts
log, soot will be created.
Figure 2 - Assembling Fireplace
Log
Screen
Burner Support
with Log
Locator Tabs
Branch
Support
Shoulder
Screw

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ASSEMBLY
Continued
5. Reattach screen by placing the notches in the
screen frame over the shoulder screws and
pushing down.
Assembling Hood
1. Locate four black phillips sheet metal screws
from the hardware packet.
2. Rotate hood as shown in Figure 3. Make sure
hood tabs point toward fireplace.
3. Insert hood tabs between baffle and louvers
(see Figure 3).
4. Gently rotate hood to upright position. Make
sure hood tabs are behind louvers and hood is
resting on firebox top (see Figure 3).
5. Align screw holes on hood with screw holes
on firebox top.
6. Insert screws as shown in Figure 3. Tighten
screws firmly.
Figure 3 - Assembling Hood
Hood
Louver
Hood Tab
Baffle
Sheet Metal
Screw
Firebox Top
Hood Tabs
AIR FOR COMBUSTION
AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall
notbe installedin aconfinedspace
or unusually tight construction
unless provisions are provided
foradequate combustion andven-
tilation air. Read the following in-
structions to insure proper fresh
air for this and other fuel-burning
appliances in your home.
Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than
ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new
construction methods help reduce heat loss in
homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk
around windows and doors to keep the cold air out
and the warm air in. During heating months, home
owners want their homes as airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy 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, 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 ven-
tilation.
Unusually Tight Construction
The air that leaks around doors and windows may
provide enough fresh air for combustion and ven-
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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 ar-
eas such as joints around window and
door frames, between sole plates and
floors, between wall-ceiling joints, be-
tween 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 Determining
Fresh-Air Flow For Fireplace Location .
Confined and Unconfined Space
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.3/
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 m3per 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 m3per kw) of the aggregate input rating of all
appliances installed in that space. Rooms commu-
nicating directly with the space in which the ap-
pliances are installed*, through openings not fur-
nished with doors, are considered a part of the un-
confined space.
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there
are doorless passageways or ventilation grills be-
tween them.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION
AND VENTILATION
Continued
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW
FOR FIREPLACE 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
fireplace 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) = 2560 cu. ft. (vol-
ume of space)
If additional ventilation to adjoining room is sup-
plied 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: 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) x 20 =
51,200 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in
the space.
Vent-free 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)
56,000 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 maxi-
mum Btu/Hr the space can support. You must pro-
vide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:
30,000
+ 26,000
= 56,000

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A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoin-
ing room. If the extra space provides an uncon-
fined 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 Ventila-
tion Air From Outdoors.
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 ven-
tilation.
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 .
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 4). 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
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills
or ducts. You must provide two permanent open-
ings: 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-con-
trolled power vent. Heated air entering the attic
will activate the power vent.
Figure 5 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
Shown with Optional Mantel
Outlet
Air
Ventilated
Attic
Outlet
Air
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air Ventilated
Crawl Space
To
Crawl
Space
To Attic
Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Inside
Building Shown with Optional Mantel
Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 3
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
12"
12"
Ventilation
Grills
into Adjoining
Room,
Option 1

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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 fire-
place. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never install the
fireplace
• in a bedroom or a bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing, or other flammable
objects are less than 36 inches
from the front, top, or sides of
the fireplace
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This fireplace cre-
ates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall sur-
faces next to fireplace. Install-
ing fireplace next to vinyl or cloth
wall coverings or operating fire-
place 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 dis-
color walls or cause odors.
IMPORTANT: Vent-free fireplaces add moisture
to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing
fireplace in rooms without enough ventilation air
may cause mildew to form from too much mois-
ture. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages
6 through 8.
Note: Your Vanguard fireplace is designed to be
used in zero clearance installations. Wall or fram-
ing material can be placed directly against any
exterior surface of your fireplace, except where
standoff spacers are integrally attached. If stand-
off spacers are attached to your fireplace, these
spacers can be placed directly against wall or fram-
ing materials.
Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to
create the easiest installation (see Built-In Fire-
place Installation, page 10).
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only the correct type of gas (natural or pro-
pane/LP). If your gas supply is not the correct gas
type, 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 ITEMS
Before installing fireplace, make sure you have
the items listed below.
• external regulator - propane/LP only (supplied
by installer)
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• equipment shutoff valve *
• test gauge connection*
• ground joint union
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
* 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 30.
Note: If desired, purchase a four-sided trim kit for
built-in installations. See Accessories, page 30.

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LOCATING FIREPLACE
WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances shown in
Figures 6 and 7. If you can, pro-
vide greater clearances from
floor, ceiling, and joining wall.
You can recess firebox into the wall. You can also
position fireplace in the optional cabinet or cor-
ner mantels. IMPORTANT: Only use optional
cabinet or corner mantels specified in this manual.
Purchase the optional mantel from your dealer (see
Accessories, page 30).
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 7 - Mounting Clearances As
Viewed From Front of Fireplace Shown
with Optional Mantel
Top Of
Mantel Can
Be Flush
With Wall
Left
Side
CEILING
Right
Side
36"
Minimum
6"
Minimum
From
Sides Of
Fireplace
Left
Side
CEILING
36"
Minimum
FLOOR
Right
Side
0" Minimum
To Top
Surface Of
Carpeting,
Tile Or Other
Combustible
Material
0" Minimum
To Top
Surface Of
Carpeting,
Tile Or Other
Combustible
Material
Figure 6 - Mounting Clearances As
Viewed From Front of Fireplace Shown
Built-In the Wall
Note: When installing fireplace directly on car-
peting, tile or other combustible material, other
than wood flooring, the fireplace shall be installed
on a metal or wood panel extending the full width
and depth of the fireplace.
CAUTION: If you install the
fireplace in a home garage
• fireplace pilot and burner must
beat least18inches abovefloor.
• locate fireplace where moving
vehicle will not hit it.
For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace
• where there is easy access for operation, inspec-
tion, and service.
• in coldest part of room.
An optional blower kit is available from your dealer
(see Accessories, page 30). If planning to use
blower, locate fireplace near an electrical outlet.
BUILT-IN FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this fireplace involves in-
stalling fireplace into a framed-in enclosure. This
makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. An
optional trim kit accessory is available (see Ac-
cessories, page 30). Trim will extend past sides of
fireplace approximately 1/2 inch. This will cover
the rough edges of the wall opening. If installing
a built-in mantel above the fireplace you must fol-
low the clearances shown in Figure 11, page 12.
Follow the instructions below to install the fire-
place in this manner.
Actual Framing
Height 26" 26 7/8"
Front Width 26 3/4" 26 7/8"
Depth 9 1/2" 10 1/2"
Bottom 3/4" 3/4"
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions
shown in Figure 8, page 11, for the rough
opening.
If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown
in Figure 9, page 11, for the rough opening.
The height is 26 7/8" which is the same as the
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WARNING: Do not allow any
combustible materials to over-
lap 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.
WARNING: Do not allow non-
combustible materials to cover
any necessary openings like lou-
vered slots.
WARNING: If pre-wiring, do
not connect wiring to any elec-
trical source at this time.
Install fireplace electrical outlet
and connect wiring to outlet be-
fore connecting to electrical
source. The fireplace electrical
outlet is included with the
GA3450T blower accessory.
Only use the fireplace electrical
outlet supplied with the
GA3450T blower accessory.
2. If installing GA3450T blower accessory, do
so at this time. See Installing Blower Acces-
sory GA3450T, page 13.
Note: If not installing blower accessory, you
may wish to run electrical wiring to your fire-
place for future blower installation (see Ac-
cessories, page 30) Use only approved three-
wire electrical wiring.
Note: A qualified installer should make all
electrical connections.
3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This
installation includes an approved flexible gas
line (if allowed by local codes) after the equip-
ment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must
be the last item installed on the gas piping.
4. If you have not assembled firebox, follow in-
structions on page 4.
5. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough open-
ing with back of fireplace inside wall opening.
6. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regu-
lator. See Connecting to Gas Supply, page 16.
7. Bend four nailing flanges on outer casing with
pliers (see Figure 10).
8. Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or
wood screws through holes in nailing flange.
9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 18.
10. If using optional trim kit, install the trim after
final finishing and/or painting of wall. See in-
structions included with trim accessory for at-
taching trim.
IMPORTANT: When finishing your firebox, com-
bustible materials
INSTALLATION
Continued
36
5
/ 8 "
25
7
/ 8 "
51
3
/ 4 "
26
7
/ 8 "
Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Corner
267 / 8"
267
/ 8"
3/4" Off
The Floor
Minimum
10 1 / 2"
Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
Figure 10 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall
Studs
Nails or
Wood
Screws
Nailing
Flanges

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WARNING: Never modify or
cover the louvered slots on the
front of the firebox.
WARNING: Use only non-
combustible mortar or adhe-
sives when overlapping the front
facing with noncombustible fac-
ing material.
Mantel Clearances for Built-In
Installation
If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you
must meet minimum clearance between mantel
shelf and top of fireplace opening.
NOTICE: Surface temperatures
of adjacent walls and mantels
become hot during operation.
Walls and mantels above the fire-
boxmaybecomehotto 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 clear-
ances shown in Figure 11, you
must do one of the following:
• raise the mantel to an accept-
able height
• remove the mantel
OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION
Note: Refer to instructions provided with the man-
tel for assembly instructions. Refer to instructions
below for system installation. Refer to instructions
on page 5 for firebox assembly. Blower accessory
should be installed if it is being used (see Acces-
sories, page 30).
1. Unscrew four brass screws that attach top lou-
ver to fireplace. Remove louver from fireplace
and set aside.
2. Place fireplace on wood base.
3. Place mantel around fireplace/base assembly.
INSTALLATION
Continued
4. Assemble trim kit. See Assembling Perimeter
Trim, page 13.
5. Firmly snap trim kit on shoulder screws.
Shoulder screws are located on fireplace cabi-
net (see Figure 12).
6. Align trim kit for flush fit around opening.
7. Use two 3" wood screws provided and attach
fireplace base to wooden base (see Figure 12).
8. Remove trim kit and mantel. Be careful not
to damage wall or mantel.
9. Place wood base next to wall at installation
location.
13" 16"
19"
21"
2 1/2"
6"
8"
10"
Note:
All vertical
measurements
are from top of
fireplace
opening to
bottom of
mantel shelf. All
measurements
are in inches.
Figure 11 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
Mantel Shelf
Side of
Firebox
Figure 12 - Attaching Trim to Fireplace
Shoulder
Screw
Assembled
Trim
Hole for 3" wood
screw for attaching
fireplace to mantel
Hole for 3" wood
screw for attaching
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INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 13 - Attaching Wood Base to
Floor
1 3/4" Screw
Wood
Base
10. Attach wood base to floor with two 1 3/4" black
screws provided (see Figure 13). If the floor
is concrete use anchor method (see Attaching
Wood Base to Solid Floor, page 16).
11. Install gas line. See Connecting To Gas Sup-
ply, page 16.
12. Check for leaks. See Checking Gas Connec-
tions, page 18.
13. Place mantel around fireplace. Be careful not
to damage wall or mantel.
14. Place trim kit on the shoulder screws located
on the side and top of the fireplace. Firmly
snap the trim over the shoulder screws on fire-
place (see Figure 12, page 12).
15. Adjust assembly to remove any gaps. Attach
remaining two 3" wood screws from hardware
pack through openings inside of fireplace sides
into the mantel. The openings are located at
top behind the area for the black louvers (see
Figure 13).
16. Reinstall top black louvers.
Assembling Perimeter Trim (Trim
Shipped with Mantel)
1. Remove packaging from three remaining
pieces of trim.
2. Locate two adjusting plates with set screws,
and two shims in the hardware packet.
3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in
Figure 14.
4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot
on mitered edge of top trim (see Figure 14).
5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot
on mitered edge of side trim (see Figure 14).
6. While firmly holding edges of trim together,
tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate
with slotted screwdriver.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other corner.
8. Set trim assembly aside for later installation.
Side
Trim
Top Trim
Mitered Edge
Figure 14 - Assembling Perimeter Trim
Shim
Set Screws
Adjusting
Plate
Slot
Slot
INSTALLING BLOWER ACCESSORY
GA3450T
Removing Upper Louver Assembly
To install the blower accessory, you must first re-
move the upper louver assembly.
1. Lift screen off heater.
2. Remove 4 screws from louver assembly (see
Figure 15). Save these screws.
3. Pull louver assembly straight out from the
cabinet. Be careful not to scratch the paint.
Set louver assembly and screws aside.
Figure 15 - Removing Upper Louver
Assembly
Upper Louver
Assembly
Black
Screws
Blower Bracket
Mounting Holes
Removing Valve Cover Shield
1. Open bottom louver assembly by swinging the
assembly down (see Figure 16, page 14).
2. Using short Phillips screwdriver, remove the
screw under the center of the branch sup-
port. Rotate valve cover shield clockwise
and slide out.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove shoulder screw
on the left side of valve cover shield. Slide
the valve cover shield off of the shoulder screw
(see Figure 16, page 14).
Note: If you do not have a short Phillips
screwdriver, the screen, log set, and branch
support must be removed so a longer screw-
driver may be used. See Connecting Equip-
ment Shutoff Valve to Heater Control, page
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INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 16 - Removing Valve Cover Shield
1
2
Remove
Screw
Valve
Cover
Shield
Shoulder
Screw
Branch Support
Snap Bushings Bottom Louver
Assembly
sembly to the outer casing with 4 #10 screws
provided (see Figure 17).
6. Route the wire harness through the hole in left
side of baffle. Pull wire harness through lower
opening above where the valve shield was re-
moved. (see Figure 17).
7. Insert the 4 wire harness into one of the round
holes in the rear of the valve cover shield and
through the rectangular hole in the front of
shield (see Figure 17).
8. Reconnect red wire to switch position 3. Re-
connect blue wire to switch position 1. Re-
connect green and white wires.
9. Install the switch plate on the valve cover
shield with 2 #10 screws provided (see Fig-
ure 17). Reinstall the valve cover shield. Route
power cord out of the cabinet by inserting it
through the bushing on the outer casing (see
Figure 17). Plug fan kit into 120-Volt
grounded power supply and test operation.
Note: When switch is in the AUTO position,
the fan will start after the heater has run for a
few moments. The fan will continue to run
for several moments after the heater has been
turned off. When switch is in the ON posi-
tion, the fan will run until turned to OFF. Re-
install upper louver assembly and hood if pre-
viously removed, (see Figure 15, page 13).
Close lower louver door.
Installing Blower Assembly
CAUTION: Label all wires
prior to disconnection when ser-
vicing controls. Wiring errors
can cause improper and dan-
gerous operation.
CAUTION: Verify proper op-
eration after servicing.
Note: If you are using a mantel with your heater,
use the following instructions. If your heater is
built-in, see For Built-In Installation on page 15.
1. Install snap bushings found in hardware kit
into both holes in rear of valve cover shield.
2. Make sure the wire harness is firmly con-
nected to the terminals on the blower bracket
assembly.
3. Note the wire locations on back of AUTO/
OFF/ON switch. The terminals on back of
switch are numbered 1, 2, and 3. Carefully
remove red wire from terminal 1 and blue wire
from terminal 3. Black wire can remain on
middle terminal 2 (see Figure 17).
4. Carefully disconnect green and white wires
at their insulated connectors.
5. In top of the heater cabinet, locate the four
mounting holes on the outer casing. Align
these four holes with those on the blower
bracket assembly. Attach blower bracket as-
3
2
1
Figure 17 - Installing Blower Bracket
Assembly
Wire
Harness
Blower Bracket
Assembly
Screw
Valve Cover
Shield
Box Cover Wire
Harness
Switch
Plate
Switch
Baffle
Wiring Routing
Hole in Baffle
Blue
Red
Power
Cord

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Figure 20 - Installing Blower Bracket
Assembly
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 18 - Installing Switch Plate to
Valve Cover Shield
Switch
Plate Screw
Valve Cover
Shield
For Built-In Installation
WARNING: A licensed elec-
trician must connect the wiring
harness to electrical supply fol-
lowing all local codes. Electri-
cian must provide a clamp on
the box cover to secure the wir-
ing. Wiring should be routed
through the bushing in the hole
on the outer casing of heater.
Follow instructions Removing Valve Cover Shield
(page 13), then
1. Install a snap bushing found in hardware kit
into one of the holes found on rear of valve
cover shield. The other hole is for a strain re-
lief clamp (not supplied) to secure incoming
electrical supply.
2. Follow steps 2 through 6 in Installing Blower
Assembly, page 13. Also remove black wire
from middle switch terminal 2.
3. Remove black plastic strain relief and power
cord from switch plate. The power cord supplied
will not be used in built-in installations. Pop in
the plastic snap bushing found in hardware kit
into the hole left by supply cord/strain relief.
4. A licensed electrician must follow the wiring
diagram to connect incoming electrical sup-
ply to fan kit wiring harness (see Figure 19).
5. Plug power cord to the outlet receptacle (not
provided) as shown in Figure 18. Wind the
extra power cord and tie it up with the plastic
wire strap (see Figure 20). Set the power cord
bundle between the burner bracket and outer
casing, away from the burner.
6. Reinstall valve cover shield.
7. Test to make sure the blower is working
properly.
8. Reinstall upper louver assembly and hood if
previously removed, (see Figure 15, page 13).
Close lower louver door.
3
2
1
Red
Red
Fan Switch
(Auto/Off/On)
Blue
Blue
Thermostat
Switch
(N.O.)
Green
White
Green
White
On
110/115
V.A.C.
Blower
Motor
Black
Off
1
2
3
Auto
Figure 19 - Wiring Diagram For Blower
Accessory Built-In Installation
Blower Bracket
Assembly
Screw
Wire Harness
Power
Cord
Valve
Cover
Shield
Box Cover
Wire
Harness
Switch
Plate
Switch
Clamp Connector
(not included)
Outlet
Receptacle
Blue
Red
Plastic Wire
Strap

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Extension Cord
Use extension cord if needed. The cord must have a
three-prong, grounding plug and a three-hole recep-
tacle. Make sure cord is in good shape. It must be
heavy enough to carry the current needed. An under-
sized cord will cause a drop in line voltage. This will
result in loss of power and overheating. Use a No.
16 AWG cord for lengths less than 50 feet.
ATTACHING WOOD BASE TO
SOLID FLOOR
For attaching base to solid floors (concrete or
masonry)
Note: Floor anchors and mounting screws are in
hardware package. The hardware package is pro-
vided with fireplace.
1. Drill holes at marked locations using 5/16"
drill bit. For solid floors (concrete or ma-
sonry), drill at least 1" deep.
2. Fold floor anchor as shown in Figure 21.
3. Insert floor anchor (wings first) into hole. Tap
anchor flush to floor.
4. Insert mounting screws through base and into
floor anchors.
5. Tighten screws until base is firmly fastened
to floor.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 21 - Folding Anchor
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY
WARNING: This appliance re-
quires a 45° male flare fitting 5/8"-
18 UNF (Unified National Fine
Thread) inlet connection and the
flexible gas line provided.
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must connect fire-
place to gas supply. Follow all
local codes.
CAUTION:Never connect pro-
pane/LP fireplace directly to the
propane/LPsupply.This fireplace
requiresan external regulator(not
supplied).Installtheexternalregu-
lator between the fireplace and
propane/LP supply.
WARNING: Never connect
natural gas fireplace to private
(non-utility) gas wells. This gas is
commonlyknownaswellheadgas.
For propane/LP units, installer must supply an
external regulator. The external regulator will re-
duce incoming gas pressure. You must reduce in-
coming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches
of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pres-
sure, fireplace regulator damage could occur. In-
stall external regulator with the vent pointing down
as shown in Figure 22. 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" or greater diameter
to allow proper gas volume to
fireplace. If pipe is too small,
undue loss of volume will occur.
Propane/LP
Supply Tank External
Regulator
Figure 22- External Regulator with Vent
Pointing Down
Vent
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of screen. Discard screws. Lift fireplace screen
up and pull out to remove.
2. Remove screws that attach branch support to
fireplace (see Figure 24). Carefully lift up
branch support and remove from fireplace (see
Figure 24).
3. Route flexible gas line included from fireplace
control to equipment shutoff valve through
side or rear access holes in outer casing.
NOTICE: Most building codes do
not permit concealed gas con-
nections. A flexible gas line is
provided to allow accessibility
from the fireplace (see Figure 24).
The flexible gas supply line con-
nection to the equipment shutoff
valve should be accessible.
CAUTION: Avoid damage to
regulator. Hold gas regulator
with wrench when connecting it
to gas piping and/or fittings.
4. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads
of gas connector attached to flexible gas line/
equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 25, page 18).
5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 18.
6. Replace branch support back into fireplace.
Feed flexible gas line into fireplace base area
while replacing branch support. Make sure the
entire flexible gas line is in fireplace base area.
Reattach branch support to fireplace with
screws removed in step 2.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Installation must include a 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 fireplace (see Figure 23).
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
to fireplaces.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT
threads. This will prevent excess sealant from go-
ing into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could result
in clogged fireplace valves.
WARNING: Use pipe joint
sealant that is resistant to liquid
petroleum (LP) gas.
Figure 23 - Gas Connection
CSA Design-Certified
Equipment Shutoff Valve
With 1/8" NPT Tap*
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)
3" Minimum
Pipe Cap Tee
Nipple Joint
Sediment Trap
* Purchase the optional CSA design-certified
equipment shutoff valve from your dealer. See
Accessories, page 30.
CONNECTING EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF
VALVE TO HEATER CONTROL
Installation Items Needed
• Phillips screwdriver
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not pro-
vided)
1. To remove fireplace screen, remove two
screws that hold fireplace screen in place for
shipping. These screws are located near top
Figure 24 - Removing Log Base
Assembly From Fireplace
Branch
Support
Screen
Screen
Shipping
Screw
Shoulder
Screw
Flexible
Gas Line

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Figure 25 - Attaching Flexible Gas Line
to Equipment Shutoff Valve
Flexible Gas Line
from Fireplace Gas
Regulator Provided
with Fireplace
To Fireplace
Gas Regulator Equipment Shutoff
Valve Provided by
Installer
PROPANE/LP
To External Regulator
NATURAL
To Gas Supply
INSTALLATION
Continued
CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas pip-
ing and connections, internal
and external to unit, for leaks
after installing or servicing. Cor-
rect all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an
open flame to check for a leak.
Apply a noncorrosive leak de-
tection fluid to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak. Correct all
leaks at once.
CAUTION: Make sure external
regulator has been installed be-
tweenpropane/LP supplyandfire-
place. See guidelines under Con-
necting to Gas Supply , page 16.
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. Pres-
sures in excess of 1/2 psig will damage fire-
place regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equip-
ment shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve for
propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve lo-
cated on or near gas meter for natural gas, or
using compressed air.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system.
Apply a noncorrosive leak detection fluid to
gas 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.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG
(3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 26).
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 for natural or
propane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve
(see Figures 27 and 28, page 19). Apply a non-
corrosive leak detection fluid to gas joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas
Connections
1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 26).
2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas
meter for natural gas or open propane/LP sup-
ply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of fireplace is in the
OFF position.
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve
to thermostat gas valve (see Figures 27 and 28,
page 19). Apply a noncorrosive leak detection
fluid to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light fireplace (see Operating Fireplace,
pages 19 and 21). Check all other internal
joints for leaks.
7. Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 20).
8. Replace front panel.
Figure 26 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
O
POSI
T
P
O
Open
Closed
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve

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INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 27 - Checking Gas Joints for
Propane/LP Gas (Shown with Optional
Mantel)
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Figure 28 - Checking Gas Joints for
Natural Gas (Shown with Optional Mantel)
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Gas Meter
OPERATING FIREPLACE
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 neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas
supplier’s 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, don’t
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 quali-
fied service technician to inspect the appli-
ance and to replace any part of the control
system and any gas control which has been
under water.
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: You must oper-
ate this fireplace with the fire-
place screen in place. Make sure
fireplace screen is installed be-
fore running fireplace.
NOTICE: During initial operation
of new fireplace, burning logs
will give off a paper-burning
smell. Orange flame will also be
present. Open window to vent
smell. Operate fireplace on HI
position to burn off odor. This
will only last a few hours.
1. STOP! Read the safety information start-
ing in column 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 starting in column 1. If
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5. Turn control knob counterclockwise
to the PILOT position. Press in control knob
for five (5) seconds (see Figure 29).
Note: You may be running this fireplace
for the first time after hooking up to gas
supply. 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.
• If control knob does not pop up when re-
leased, contact a qualified service person
or gas supplier for repairs.
6. With control knob pressed in, push down
and release ignitor button. This will light
pilot. The pilot is attached to the front of
burner. If needed, keep pressing ignitor but-
ton until pilot lights.
Note: If pilot does not stay lit, refer to
Troubleshooting, pages 23 through 26. Also
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 sec-
onds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds,
release control knob.
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps 3
through 7. This fireplace has a safety inter-
lock system. Wait one (1) minute before
lighting pilot again.
8. Turn control knob counterclockwise
to desired heating level. The main
burner 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.
OPERATING FIREPLACE
Continued
Ignitor Button
Figure 29 - Control Knob In The OFF
Position
Control Knob
Thermocouple
Pilot Burner
Figure 30 - Pilot (Propane/LP Shown)
Ignitor Electrode
TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
Shutting Off Fireplace
1. Turn control knob clockwise to the
OFF position.
2. Turn off all electric power to the appliance
if service is to be performed.
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit)
Turn control knob clockwise to the PI-
LOT position.
THERMOSTAT
CONTROL OPERATION
The thermostatic control used on this fireplace dif-
fers from standard thermostats. Standard thermo-
stats simply turn on and off the burner. The ther-
mostat used on this fireplace senses the room tem-
perature. The thermostat adjusts the amount of
gas flow to the burner. This increases or decreases
the burner flame height. At times the room may
exceed the set temperature. If so, the burner will
shut off. The burner will cycle back on when room
temperature drops below the set temperature.
The control knob can be set to any heat level
between HI and LO.
Note: The thermostat sensing bulb measures
the temperature of air near the fireplace cabi-
net. This may not always agree with room tem-
perature (depending on housing construction,
installation location, room size, open air tem-
peratures, etc.). Frequent use of your fireplace
will let you determine your own comfort levels.
MANUAL LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
1. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting In-
structions, starting on page 19, column 1.
2. With control knob pressed in, strike match.
Hold match to pilot until pilot lights.
3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec-
onds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds,
release control knob. Now follow step 8
under Lighting Instructions, column 1