sun valley MSTBVN Quick start guide

CAST IRON STOVE AND B-VENT
(FREESTANDING FIREPLACE HEATER)
BURNER SYSTEM
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
NATURAL GAS BURNER SYSTEM MODEL MSTBVN
PROPANE/LP GAS BURNER SYSTEM MODEL MSTBVP
REMOTE READY
Save this manual for future reference.
IMPORTANT: This b-vent burner system must be installed into approved Sun Valley cast iron stove
bodies, models MC(*) series ONLY. See page 3 of this manual. * Indicates Color Suffix Designation
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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.
WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service, or
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this
manualforcorrectinstallationand
operational procedures. For as-
sistanceoradditionalinformation
consult a qualified installer, ser-
vice agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is
not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal in-
jury, or loss of life.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
— Installation and service must
be performed by a qualified in-
staller,serviceagency,orthegas
supplier.
Thisappliance may beinstalled in anaftermarket*, permanently locatedmanufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by state or 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,unlessacertifiedkitisused.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer.
QUALIFIED INSTALLER: If you encounter problems during installation of this product, please
contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800-337-2564.

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SAFETY
INFORMATION
1. This appliance is only for use with the
typeofgas indicatedon the ratingplate.
Thisappliance is notconvertible foruse
with other gases unless a certified kit
is used.
2. For propane/LP burner system, do not
place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside
any structure. Locate propane/LP sup-
ply tank(s) outdoors. To prevent perfor-
manceproblems, donot usepropane/LP
fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity.
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 you gas supplier,
call the fire department.
4. Never install the stove
• in a recreational vehicle
• wherecurtains,furniture, clothing,or
otherflammableobjects are lessthan
42" from the front, top, or sides of
the fireplace
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
5. This stove reaches high temperatures.
Keepchildren andadultsaway fromhot
surfacestoavoid burns orclothing igni-
tion. Stove will remain hot for a time
after shutdown. Allow surfaces to cool
before touching.
6. Carefully supervise young children
when they are in the room with stove.
7. Do not modify this burner or stove un-
der any circumstances. Any parts re-
moved for servicing must be replaced
priortooperating stoveorburner system.
8. Turn burner system off and let cool
before servicing, installing, or repair-
ing. Only a qualified service person
should install, service, or repair the
stove or burner system. Have burner
system inspected annually by a quali-
fied service person.
9. You must keep control compartments,
burners, and circulating air passages
clean. More frequent cleaning may be
needed due to excessive lint and dust
from carpeting, bedding material, pet
hair, etc. Turn off the gas valve and pi-
lot light before cleaning stove.
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, oper-
ate,orservicethisstoveandburner
system.Improperuseofthisstove
and burner system can cause se-
rious injury or death from burns,
fire, explosions, electrical shock,
and carbon monoxide poisoning.
WARNING: Any change to
thisstoveorburnersystemorits
controls can be dangerous.
WARNINGS
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
This stove with burner system is a vented
product. This stove with burner system will
notproduceanygasleakageintoyourhomeif
properlyinstalled.Thisstovemustbeproperly
installed by a qualified service person. The
glassdoormustbeproperlyseatedandsealed.
If this unit is not properly installed by a quali-
fied service person with glass door properly
seated and sealed, gas leakage can occur.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs
of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the
flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If
youhavethesesigns,thestovemaynot have
been installed properly. Get fresh air at
once! Have stove inspected and serviced by
a qualified service person. Some people are
moreaffected bycarbonmonoxide thanoth-
ers. These include pregnant women, people
with heart or lung disease or anemia, those
under the influence of alcohol, and those at
high altitudes.
Propane/LP gas and natural gas are both
odorless.An odor-makingagentisaddedto
each of these gases. The odor helps you
detect a gas leak. However, the odor added
to these gases can fade. Gas may be present
even though no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all
warnings.Keepthismanualforreference.It
isyourguidetosafeandproperoperationof
this stove and burner system.
10. Have venting system inspected annu-
ally by a qualified service person. If
needed, have venting system cleaned
or repaired. See Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 22.
11. Keep the area around your stove clear
of combustible materials, gasoline, and
other flammable vapor and liquids. Do
not run burner system where these are
used or stored. Do not place items such
as clothing or decorations on or around
stove.
12. Do not use this stove to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
13. Never place anything on top of stove.
14. Do not use any solid fuels (wood, coal,
paper, cardboard,etc.) inthis stove. Use
only the gas type indicated on burner
system nameplate.
15. This appliance,wheninstalled, must be
electrically grounded in accordance
with local codes or, in the absence of
local codes, with the National Electri-
cal Code, ANS/NFPA 70, or the Cana-
dian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1.
16. Do not obstruct the flow of combus-
tion and ventilation air in any way. Pro-
vide adequate clearances around air
openings into the combustion chamber
alongwithadequate accessibility clear-
ancefor servicing andproper operation.
17. Do not install stove directly on carpet-
ing, vinyl tile, or any combustible mate-
rial other than wood. The stove must set
on a metal or wood panel extending the
full width and depth of the stove.
18. Do not use stove or burner system if
any part has been exposed to or under
water. Immediately call a qualified ser-
vice person to arrange for replacement
of the unit.
19. Do not operate burner system if any
log is broken.
20. Do not use a blower insert, heat ex-
changer insert, or other accessory not
approved for use with this stove.
21. Do not operate burner system with
glass door removed, cracked, or bro-
ken.
22. This burner system must be properly
connected to a vent system. This burner
system is equipped with a vent safety
shutoff system.

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PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION Installandusestoveandburnersystemwith
care. Follow all local codes. In the absence
tolocalcodes,usethecurrentNationalFuel
Gas Code ANS Z223.1, also known as
NFPA54*(USA)orthecurrentCAN/CGA-
B149[.1or.2]InstallationCodes(Canada).
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
LOCAL CODES
PRODUCT
FEATURES
OPERATION
This B-vent freestanding stove with burner
systemiscleanburningandventsvertically.
Heat is generated by both realistic flames
and glowing embers. When used without
the blower accessory, the stove with burner
system requires no electricity making it
ideal for emergency backup heat.
PIEZO IGNITOR
Thisburner system hasa piezoignitor. This
system requires no matches, batteries, or
other sources to light burner system.
L
O
H
I
OFF
ON
Cast Iron
Stove Body
Piezo Ignitor Control Valve
Log Set
Figure1-SunValleyB-VentFreestandingFireplaceShownInstalledinApprovedSun
Valley Cast Iron Stove Body Models MC Series Only
Blower with
Adjustment
Knob (Optional
Installation)
Lava Rock
Pilot Assy
Burner
Venting
System
Glass Door
Assembly
Glowing Embers Grate Assembly
Rear Cover
Cast Iron
Stove Body
Draft Hood
Relief
Opening
ON/OFF
Switch
(Opposite
Side)

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LOCATION AND SPACE
REQUIREMENTS
Determinethesafest andmostefficientloca-
tionforyourSunValleyB-ventfreestanding
stove. Make sure that rafters and wall studs
are not in the way of the venting system.
Choose a location where the heat output is
notaffectedbydrafts,airconditioningducts,
windows, or doors. Figure 2 shows some
common locations. Read all venting infor-
mationinthismanual.Beawareofallrestric-
tions and precautions before deciding the
exact location for your stove.
When deciding the location of your stove,
follow these rules:
1. Do not connect this stove and burner
system to a chimney flue serving a
separate solid-fuel burning fireplace or
appliance.
2. Due to high temperatures, do not lo-
cate this stove in high traffic areas or
near furniture or draperies.
3. Proper clearances must be maintained,
see Figures 3 and 4.
4. This stove is a freestanding unit de-
signed to set directly on the floor. If
your stove is to be installed directly on
carpeting,vinyltile, orany combustible
material other than wood, it must be
installed on a metal or wood panel ex-
tending the full width and depth of the
stove. See Figure 5.
PRE-INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
4"
36"
from
Front
42"
Ceiling
Floor
from
Back
Wall
29"
Figure 3 - Minimum Clearances for Standard Installation
Figure 4 - Minimum Clearance for Corner
Installation Figure5-FreestandingStovewithBurner
System Bottom Dimensions
26"
19 1/2"
Front
Figure 2 - Common Freestanding Stove Locations
WARNING: A qualified ser-
vice person must install stove
and burner system. Follow all lo-
cal codes.
CAUTION:This stovecreates
warmaircurrents.Thesecurrents
move heat to wall surfaces next
to stove. Installing stove next to
vinyl or cloth wall coverings or
operatingstovewhereimpurities
(such as tobacco smoke, aro-
matic candles, cleaning fluids,
oilorkerosenelamps,etc.)inthe
air exist, may discolor walls.
On Wall with Vertical
Termination Through Ceiling
Corner Installation
6"
4"
Front
4"
4"

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STOVE BODY ASSEMBLY
1. Lift off corrugated box enclosing stove
body crating.
2. Remove all screws fastening the wood
frameenclosure.Spreadwoodframeopen
and lift away from plastic-bagged stove
body. The bottom pieces of pallet wood
will remain bolted to the stove body.
3. Remove plastic bag from stove body.
4. Remove backpanel from stoveand dis-
card (see Figure 6). Use an adjustable
wrench or a 10 mm socket. Remove six
(6) bolts and washers. Keep bolts and
washers to attach rear cover.
5. Remove all contents from inside stove
cavity. Contents include:
(1) - Stove bottom (Discard - Not used
with this application)
(4) - Legs with leg leveler bolts
(1) - Bottom door
(3) - Top grates
(1) - Hardware kit bag with fasteners
6. Carefully lay stove body on back to at-
tach bottom components to stove body
(see Figure 7). Rest stove on drop cloth
orblankettoavoidscratchingstoveedges.
7. Remove remaining pallet wood at-
tached to bottom of stove body (see
Figure 8). Use an adjustable wrench to
remove bolts.
8. Fasten each leg to stove with four (4)
M8 x 1.25 - 20mm bolts. Use a flat
washer and lock washer with each bolt.
Tighten bolts into threaded holes on
stovebody(see Figure 9andFigure 10,
page 6). Use an adjustable wrench or a
12mm socket.
Figure 7 - Laying Down Stove On Side
Figure 6 - Removing Back Panel
CAST IRON STOVE
AND B-VENT
BURNER SYSTEM
ASSEMBLY
Continued
Bolt Product
Identification
Label
Back
Stove
Panel
Pallet
Wood
Bolted to
Bottom of
Stove Body
Front of
Stove Unit
Top of Stove Unit
Front of Stove Unit
Stove
Unit
Drop
Cloth/
Blanket
Figure 8 - Removing Pallet Wood From The Bottom of The Stove
Pallet Wood
Bolt Pallet Wood
Bottom Of
Stove Unit
Front
Figure 9 - Locating Threaded Holes for Legs and Door Attachment
Door Hinge
Step Bolt Hole
Door Catch Bolt With
Adjustable Hex Nuts Hole
Leg
Hole
Leg Hole
Leg
Hole
Front
Bottom Of
Stove Unit

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CAST IRON STOVE
AND B-VENT
BURNER SYSTEM
ASSEMBLY
Continued
9. Attach stove door by inserting step bolt
through door hinge pivot hole and into
threaded hole in stove body (see Fig-
ure 9, page 5 and Figure 11). Use an
adjustable wrench or a 12mm socket
to fasten step bolt. Tighten step bolt
until snug. Make sure door moves
freely.
10. Installdoorcatchbolt(M8 x1.25-55mm
with two M8 hex nuts) into threaded
hole on stove body (see Figure 9, page
5).Use anadjustablewrenchora 12mm
socket. The catch bolt has two hex nuts
attached to it (see Figure 12). The top
nut is a bolt stop and the bottom nut is
for door leveling adjustment.
11. Check general catch bolt alignment
with door claw. Make final adjustment
and door leveling after stove is in nor-
mal standing position.
12. Carefully lift stove back up on its four
attached legs.
13. Remove 2 bolts from bottom of stove
and one from the top of the stove to
remove the front panel assembly (see
Figure 13).
14. Lay thefrontpanel assemblyface down
onaprotected surface. Removethe two
screws that hold the front plate onto the
front surround plate (see Figure 14).
Save these screws.
15. Remove the seven screws and washers
that hold the screen onto the front sur-
round plate. Discard these screws,
washers, and screen. They are for vent-
free use only (see Figure 14).
16. Replace the two screws from step 14
to reassemble the front plate and the
front surround plate. Set this assembly
aside until stove heater has been in-
stalled, logs have been placed inside of
heater, and glass door to heater insert
has been replaced.
17. Remove the two screws that secure the
metal plate located across the front sec-
tionat thetop ofthe stovebody (seeFig-
ure 15). Discard these screws and metal
plate. They are for vent-free use only.
Figure 13 - Removing Front Assembly
Figure 14 - Removing Screen from Front
Assembly
Figure 15 - Removing Metal Plate from
Stove Body
Figure 10 - Attaching Stove Legs
Bottom Of
Stove Unit
Leg
Bolt
Washers
Figure 11 - Attaching Lower Stove Door
Panel
Stove Door
Panel
Door Hinge
Step
Bolt
Threaded
Hole
Bolt
Shoulder
Front
Assembly
Bolt
Stove
Body
Screw Stove Body
Metal
Plate
Screws
Front
Surround
Plate
Front Plate
Screen
Screw with
Washer
Bolt
Stop
Adjusting
Nut
Catch
Bolt
Door
Door
Claw
Figure 12 - Catch Bolt and Door Claw
Orientation

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CAST IRON STOVE
AND B-VENT
BURNER SYSTEM
ASSEMBLY
Continued
Continued
INSTALLING B-VENT
BURNER SYSTEM INTO
STOVE BODY
1. Carefully lift burner system and place
into stove body from the rear of stove
(see Figure 16).
2. Place gasket on top of burner system
and align over venting hole (see Fig-
ure 17). (An extra gasket is supplied
with the burner system and should be
kept with the owner’s manual.)
3. Place 4" connector plate over gasket
andalignholes. Securewith hex screws
provided (see Figure 17).
IMPORTANT: Gasketandconnectingplate
must not be installed until after burner sys-
tem has been inserted into stove body.
4. Place the left and right grate top into
top of stove body. Discard center grate
top and replace with center top grate
provided with burner system.
L
O
H
I
P
I
L
O
T
OFF
ON
Burner
System
Cast Iron
Stove Body
Figure 16 - Installing Burner System into Cast Iron Stove Body
Figure 17 - Installing Gasket, Connector Plate, and Top Grates
Burner
System in
Stove Body
Left Top Grate
Center Top Grate
(Included with
Burner System) Hex Screw
4" Connector Plate
Gasket Right Top
Grate

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CAST IRON STOVE
AND B-VENT
BURNER SYSTEM
ASSEMBLY
Continued
WARNING: Never touch the
blower wheel while in operation.
NOTICE: If installing blower in an
existingstoveburnersystemwith
gasconnections,shutoffgassup-
ply and disconnect burner sys-
tem from gas supply. Contact a
qualifiedservicepersontodothis.
Figure 18 - Removing Rear Cover and Bottom Cover from Stove Body
INSTALLING OPTIONAL
BLOWER ACCESSORY
1. Remove4hexscrewssecuringrearcover
to back of stove body (see Figure 18).
2. Separate bottom cover from rear cover
by loosening the 8 mounting screws
(see Figure 18).
3. Align theholes inthetop mountingtabs
of blower with the holes in wall of rear
cover. Using the 4 screws provided,
mount blower and tighten screws se-
curely (see Figure 19).
4. Attach thermal switch and bracket to
insiderear coverwall withtwo hexhead
screws provided as shown.After secur-
ing bracket to rear cover, carefully bend
along existing bend line on bracket to
almost a 90°angle (see Figure 19). This
will allow thermal switch to be posi-
tioned against stove rear wall and sense
temperature when in operating mode.
5. Place speedcontrol onleftinside ofrear
cover and push the plastic control shaft
through opening (see Figure 19).
6. While supporting speed control, secure
controlshaftwithlocknutbypushingand
turning lock nut with pliers clockwise
until tight against the side of rear cover.
Place control knob provided onto shaft.
7. Place thegreen ground wirebetweenthe
bottomhole onthe blowerassembly and
thehex screwandtighten (seeFigure 20,
page 9).
8. Connect the blue wire to the blower as-
sembly and one side of the thermal
switch (see Figure 20, page 9).
9. Connect theblack wire totheother side
of the thermal switch (see Figure 20,
page 9).
Stove Body
Rear Cover
Bottom Cover
Hex
Screws
Mounting
Screws
Mounting
Screws
Hex Screws
Mounting
Screws
Figure 19 - Blower Assembly, Speed
Control, and Thermal Switch Locations
Speed
Control
Blower
Control
Knob
Locknut
Blower
Assembly
Mounting
Holes
Thermal
Switch
and
Bracket
Control
Shaft
TOP VIEW
Mounting
Holes
Screws
10. Connect the white wire to the other ter-
minal on the blower motor assembly
(see Figure 20, page 9). Make sure the
thermal switch has been properly in-
stalled to fit against back of fireplace
insert after the rear cover assembly has
been reinstalled.
11. Make sure all wire connections to termi-
nalson blowermotorand thermalswitch
are securely attached and that the screw
retaining the green ground wire is tight.
12. Check tomakesure that thepower cord
is completely clear of the blower wheel
and that there are no foreign objects in
blower wheel.
13. Peel off the backing paper and stick the
supplied wiring diagram decal on the
inside of rear cover as shown (see Fig-
ure 20, page 9).
14. Connect or reconnect gas supply fol-
lowing instructions in Connecting
Stove and Burner System to Gas Sup-
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INSTALLING REAR COVER
1. Place rear cover behind stove body.
Rearcoverwill reston thebottomledge
of the stove body.
2. Place wire harness from ON/OFF
switch under the cast of stove body.
3. Using screwsprovided,attachrearcover
to back of stove body. See Figure 21.
IMPORTANT: This rear cover must be
securely in place before venting pipes
are installed.
4. Open lower door panel. The valve is
attached to the underside of the burner
system assembly.
5. Connect one terminal of the wire from
ON/OFF switch to the THTP terminal
on the valve. Connect remaining wire
terminal to the TH terminal on the
valve. Make sure that the wire termi-
nals are in the positions on the unit as
pictured in Figure 22. If wires are not
connected as shown, the ON/OFF
switch will not work.
CAST IRON STOVE
AND B-VENT
BURNER SYSTEM
ASSEMBLY
Continued
WARNING:Failuretoposition
the parts in accordance with sup-
plied diagrams or failure to use
only parts specifically approved
withthisheatermayresultindam-
age or personal injury.
WARNING: A qualified in-
staller or service person must
connect burner system to gas
supply. Follow all local codes.
Figure 20 - Blower Wiring Layout
Green Ground Wire
Wiring Diagram Decal
Speed
Control
Box
Black
Wire
White
WireBlue Wire
Power Cord
(Route Through
Plastic Bushing in
Bottom Cover When
Assembled)
Screw
Figure 21 - Installing Rear Cover (Shown
with Optional Blower Accessory)
Rear Cover (Shown
with Optional Blower)
Hex
Screws
15. Reattach bottom cover to rear cover
with 8 screws removed in step 2 on
page 8 (see Figure 18, page 8). Make
sure that you don’t pinch any wires
during reassembly.
Blower
Power
Cord
ON/OFF
Switch
Wire
Harness
ON/OFF
Switch
Figure 22 - Control Valve Terminals
To Control
Switch
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
Consult local building codes before begin-
ning the installation. Only a qualified ser-
vice person should install venting system.
Theinstaller mustfollowthesesafetyrules:
• Wear gloves and safety glasses for
protection
• Use extreme caution when using ladders
or when on roof tops
• Be aware of electrical wiring locations
in walls and ceilings
The following actions will void the war-
ranty on your venting system:
• Installation of any damaged venting
component
• Unauthorized modification of the vent-
ing system
• Installation of any component part not
manufactured or approved by DESA
International
• Installation other than as instructed by
these instructions
Your burner system is approved for use with
anylistedgasvent.Alistedgasventisafactory
madeandlistedsystemdesigned,andinstalled
exclusivelyforremovingproductsofcombus-
tion,excessair,anddilutionairresultingfrom
burning fuel gas. Metal vents, the most com-
mon type of vent, employ double wall con-
struction enclosing an insulating air space.
Thisairspacebothhelpskeepfluegaseswarm
andreduceheattransferredtonearbycombus-
tibles.Thisapplianceisequippedwithasafety
control system designed to protect against
improper venting of combustion products.
VENTING
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Read all instruc-
tions completely and thoroughly
beforeattemptinginstallation.Fail-
uretodosocouldresultinserious
injury, property damage, or loss of
life. Operation of improperly in-
stalledandmaintainedventingsys-
tem could result in serious injury,
property damage, or loss of life.
NOTICE: Failure to follow these
instructionswillvoidthewarranty.
Continued
Thermal
Switch

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Figure 23 - Typical B-Vent Installation
WARNING:Installationshould
only be made by qualified per-
sons who are familiar with the
safety procedures required for
the installation of the product,
whoareequippedwiththeproper
tools and testing instruments,
and who have achieved proper
certification of licensing. Instal-
lations made by unqualified per-
sons can result in the risk of in-
juryorelectricalshockwhichcan
be serious or even fatal.
INSTALLATION OF LISTED
B-1 VENT
Figure 24 and Figures 25 and 26, page 11,
show other options for the gas vent. When
venting through a side wall your vent pipe
must have the proper temperature rating
(see Figure 26, page 11). Manufacturer’s
clearances must also be maintained. Con-
sulttheauthorityhavingjurisdictioninyour
area regarding venting through side wall.
Figure 24 - Vertical Venting Through
Ceiling Using Two 90
° Elbows
Round Top
Storm Collar
Flashing Roof
Support
25mm (1")
Clearance to
Combustible
Material
Firestop
Spacer
Keep Electrical
Wires and Building
Insulation Away
from Gas Vent and
Out of the Required
Air Space
Enclosure
Wall
Gas Vent
Length
25mm (1")
Clearance to
Combustibles
Support
Plate
Adjustable
Length
• This heater must be properly connected to
a venting system. This heater is equipped
with a vent safety shutoff system.
• Use only vents labeled "FOR EXTE-
RIOR USE" above the roofline.
• Consult the authority having jurisdic-
tion to select the correct gas vent di-
ameter. Avoid using a larger than nec-
essary diameter.
It is very important that the venting system
maintain its balance between the combus-
tion air intake and the flue gas exhaust.
Certain limitations apply to vent configura-
tions and must be strictly followed.
WARNING:Thisgasstovewith
burnersystemandventassembly
mustbeventeddirectlytothe out-
side. The venting system must
NEVER be attached to a chimney
servingaseparatesolid fuel burn-
ing appliance.
TYPE B-VENT INSTALLATION
(Listed B-0 or Greater)
Beforebeginninginstallationbesurethatthe
overall height and gas vent size conform to
building code requirements. Gas vents ex-
tending through pitched roofs can extend a
minimum height of at least 600 mm (2')
higher than any obstruction within 3m (10').
Gas vents extending through flat roofs are
requiredtoextendat least600mm(2')above
the roof and at least 600 mm (2') higher than
anyportionofthebuildingoradjoiningbuild-
ing within 3m (10') of the gas vent.
• Venting instruction contained in this
manual may or may not apply to your
area. Consult your local authority for re-
quirement in your area.
• Where the gas vent extends through ac-
cessible spaces, it should be enclosed to
avoid personal contact and damage. En-
closure walls should have a fire rating
equaltoor greaterthanthe floorsthrough
whichthe gas ventpasses exceptin single
or two-family dwellings.
• Situate the gas vent in the structure so
that it can be installed without cutting
joists, sills, plates, or major load bearing
partitions or members. It is also impor-
tant to locate the base of the gas vent as
near as possible to the heating appliance.
VENTING
INSTALLATION
Continued

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VENTING
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure25-VerticalVentingConfiguration
Through Chimney
Figure 26 - Venting Through a Side Wall
Continued
CHECKING VENT CAPACITY
Completeallgaspiping,electrical,andvent
connections. After adjusting the fireplace
andlightingthemainburners,allowacouple
of minutes for warm-up. Hold a lighted
match just under the rim of the draft hood
reliefopening. Properventingwilldrawthe
flame toward or into the draft hood. Im-
properventing,indicatedbyescapeorspill-
age of burned gas, will cause match to
flicker or go out. Smoke from a cigarette
will also be pulled into the draft hood if the
vent is drawing properly.
Figure 27 - Test for Proper Venting
• Complete familiarity with chimney con-
dition, height, size, clearance to combus-
tibles and other factors is essential.
CHIMNEYS
NOTICE: Consult the authority
having jurisdiction in your area
regardingmasonrychimneyvent-
ing applications.
NOTICE: A complete chimney
inspection by a qualified person
should be performed.
• Appliances using B-vent connectors to
vent into a masonry or factory-built
chimney should not exceed 1 1/2feet in
length for every inch of connector diam-
eter (3" vent connector has a maximum
4 1/2foot length; 5" connector has maxi-
mum 7 1/2foot length).
• Oversized chimneys should be relined
with appropriate listed relining systems.
• Cleanout access may be required.
Figure 28 - Straight Installation into
Masonry Chimney
INSTALLING VENT SYSTEM
IN A CHASE
A chase is a vertical boxlike structure built
to enclose venting that runs along the out-
sideofabuilding.Achaseisnotrequiredfor
such venting.
NOTICE: Treatment of firestops
and construction of the chase
may vary from building type to
buildingtype.Theseinstructions
are not substitutes for the re-
quirements of local building
codes. You must follow all local
building codes.
Note: Wheninstallinginachase,youshould
insulate the chase as you would the outside
walls of your home. This is especially im-
portant in cold climates. Minimum clear-
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HIGH ALTITUDE
INSTALLATION
Your Sun Valley B-vent freestanding stove
and burner system has been AGA tested and
approved for elevations from 0-2000 feet and
CGAcertifiedforelevationsfrom0-4500feet.
When installing this stove and burner sys-
tem at an elevation above 2000 feet (in the
USA), you may need to decrease the input
rating by changing the existing burner ori-
fice to a smaller size. Reduce input 4% for
each 1000 feet above sea level. Check with
your local gas company for proper orifice
size identification and proper orifice for
your location.
When installing this fireplace at an eleva-
tion above 4500 feet (in Canada), check
with local authorities.
Forassistancewithanyhighaltitudeinstalla-
tioncontactDESAInternational’sTechnical
Service Department at 1-800-DESA-LOG
(1-800-337-2564).
TROUBLESHOOTING
VENTING
PROBLEMS
Mostventingproblemsarecausedbyincor-
rect vent sizing, improper installation, or
inadequate air supply. A preliminary check
for a field problem might include:
• Using a draft meter to determine if
venting system draft meets
manufacturer’s specifications
• Checking the vent sizing according to
manufacturer’s specifications, appliance
input, and venting configuration
• Examining the entire venting system for
faults such as disconnected joints for
damaged vent sections
• Making sure vent and air openings are
not obstructed
Iftheseproceduresdonotrevealthesourceof
the problem, troubleshooting may include
attention to common venting problems.
FLUE GAS SPILLAGE
Spillage occurs when flue gases cannot exit
the vent system and back up into the dwell-
ing. A primary symptom of appliances
equippedwith a VentSafety ShutoffSystem
(flue spill switch) is unexplained appliance
shutoffs.Othersymptomsoffluegasspillage
at the draft hood include condensation on
walls and windows and/or noticeable odors.
Spillage may also result in the release of
carbonmonoxide,acolorless,odorless,highly
toxic gas. A simple spillage test can be con-
ductedif spillageissuspected. SeeChecking
Gas Connection, pages 14 and 15.
CAUSES OF SPILLAGE AND
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Incorrect Vent Sizing
If the vent is too small or too short, spillage
mayoccur.Iftheventistoolarge,excessive
dilution air may cool flue gases and reduce
draft, causing spillage. The vent cap size
should also be checked. Check
manufacturer’s instructions, appliance in-
put rating, and appropriate sizing tables.
Venting Condition
Loosejointscanaffectdraftandcausespill-
age. “Mashed” vent sections and damaged
vent caps can restrict flow and cause spill-
age. Examine and replace as needed.
Obstructions
Smallanimalsorbirdsmaygetintoandblock
the vent or draft hood outlet. Dust, lint, and
foreign objects may obstruct air inlets. Re-
move obstructions and clean openings.
Lateral Run
Lengthyhorizontalornon-verticalrunscause
resistance to flow and may reduce draft
enoughto cause spillage.The pitchof lateral
runs can also be a problem; lateral runs
should be pitched 1/4" rise per foot of hori-
zontal run from the appliance to the vent.
Elbows
Too many elbows cause excessive restric-
tion of flow and may result in spillage.
Usually, two 90º turns can be tolerated in a
properly sized venting system. More than
two may cause problems and necessitate
changing the system.
VENTING
INSTALLATION
Continued
NOTICE: Consult the authority
having jurisdiction in your area
regarding listed chimney liner
venting applications.
WARNING: Operation of im-
properlyinstalledandmaintained
venting system could result in
seriousinjury,property damage,
or loss of life.
RELINING SYSTEMS
• Suitability and approval of relining ma-
terials should be determined.
• Condition, size, height, and termina-
tion of the chimney to be relined must
be determined.
• No substitution of components should
be made.
• Joints and connectors should be made
accordingtomanufacturer’s instructions.
Figure 29 - Typical Straight Installation
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STOVE AND B-VENT
BURNER SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO
FIREPLACE LOCATION
WARNING: A qualified in-
staller or service person must
connect burner system to gas
supply. Follow all local codes.
CAUTION: For propane/LP
units, never connect heater di-
rectly to the propane/LP supply.
This heater requires an external
regulator(notsupplied).Installthe
external regulator between the
heater and propane/LP supply.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use proper gas type for the burner system
unit you are installing. If you have conflict-
ing gas types, do not install burner system.
See dealer where you purchased the burner
system for proper system according to your
gas type.
NOTICE: This heater is intended
foruseassupplementalheat.Use
this heater along with your pri-
mary heating system. Do not in-
stall this heater as your primary
heatsource.Ifyouhave a central
heating system, you may run
system’scirculatingblowerwhile
usingheater.Thiswillhelpcircu-
late the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
TROUBLESHOOTING
VENTING
PROBLEMS
Continued
Negative Pressure in the
Dwelling
An extremely tight house may not supply
adequate combustion and venting air. Use
of mechanical exhaust such as a dryer vent
or range vent may worsen the problem. An
airexchangesystemmustbeinstalled inthe
dwelling to correct this problem.
Flue Gas Cooling
Venting exposed to extremely cold tem-
peraturesorventingofsinglewallconstruc-
tion loses heat needed to maintain draft;
massive masonry chimneys absorb needed
heat.Ifthefluegasescoolexcessively,draft
is reduced and spillage may result. Use
proper materials, insulate and protect prop-
erly, reline when necessary.
Down Drafts
In certain wind conditions and in certain
relationships with nearby structures and
objects,highpressureconditionsmayaffect
draftnegatively.Relocatetheventcap,raise
itsheight,oruseanapprovedhighwindcap.
Installation Items Needed
Before installing stove and burner system,
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 con-
nector (if allowed by local codes) (not
provided)
* A CSA/AGA design-certified equipment
shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an ac-
ceptable alternative to test gauge connec-
tion. Purchase the CSA/AGA design-certi-
fied equipment shutoff valve from your
dealer.
For propane/LP connections only, the in-
staller must supply an external regulator.
Theexternalregulatorwillreduceincoming
gas pressure. You must reduce incoming
gaspressureto between11and 14inches of
water. If you do not reduce incoming gas
pressure, heater regulator damage could
occur. Install external regulator with the
vent pointing down as shown in Figure 30.
Pointing the vent down protects it from
freezing rain or sleet.
Continued
Figure 30 - External Regulator with Vent
Pointing Down (Propane/LP Only)
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
External
Regulator
Vent
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Cap Pipe Nipple Tee Joint
Pressure Testing Gas Supply
Piping System
TestPressuresInExcessOf1/2PSIG
(3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnectappliance with its appliance
main gas valve (control valve) and
equipment shutoff valve from gas
supply piping systems. Pressures in
excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa) will damage
burner system gas regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where
equipment shutoff valve was con-
nected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by ei-
ther opening propane/LP supply tank
valve for propane/LP gas burner sys-
tem or opening main gas valve located
on or near gas meter for natural gas
burnersystem, orusing compressed air.
CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas pip-
ing and connections for leaks
after installing or servicing. Cor-
rect all leaks at once.
WARNING:Neveruseanopen
flame to check for a leak. Apply
commercialleaktestsolutiontoall
gas joints. Bubbles forming show
a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
Installation Items Needed
• 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
1. Open lower door panel.
2. Route flexible gas line (provided by
installer)fromequipment shutoffvalve
to burner system. Route flexible gas
supply line through slot in stove bot-
tom and attach to valve.
3. Attach a 45°flare union gas connector
toflexiblegas linefromgas supply (see
Figure 32). Connect flare union to flex-
ible gas line attached to gas regulator
of fireplace (see Figure 32).
4. Check allgas connectionsfor leaks.See
Checking Gas Connections.
CONNECTING STOVE AND
BURNER SYSTEM TO GAS
SUPPLY
Flexible Gas Line from
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Provided by Installer
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
To Gas
Supply
(Natural)
Figure 32 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines
Together
Figure 31 - Gas Connection
* The CSA/AGA design-certified equipment shutoff valve may be supplied with the
appliance or you can purchase it from your dealer.
CSA/AGA Design-
Certified Equipment
Shutoff Valve with
1/8" NPT Tap*
3" Minimum Propane/LP - From
External Regulator (11"
W.C. to 14" W.C.
Pressure)
Approved Flexible
Gas Line
Sediment Trap/Drip Leg
Natural - From Gas
Meter (5" W.C. to 10.5"
W.C. Pressure )
CAUTION:Usepipejointseal-
ant that is resistant to liquid pe-
troleum (LP) gas.
We recommend that you install a sediment
trap/drip leg in supply line as shown in
Figure 31. Locate sediment trap/drip leg
where it is within reach for cleaning. Install
in piping system between fuel supply and
heater.Locatesediment trap/drip legwhere
trapped matter is not likely to freeze. A
sediment trap traps moisture and contami-
nants. This keeps them from going into
burnersystemgascontrols.Ifsedimenttrap/
driplegisnotinstalledorisinstalledwrong,
burner system may not run properly.
STOVE AND B-VENT
BURNER SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
Continued
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Inter-
nally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
yourlocalcodes.Usepipeof1/2"
diameter or greater to allow
propergasvolume tofireplace.If
pipe is too small, undue loss of
pressure will occur.
Installation must include an equipment
shutoffvalve, union,and plugged1/8"NPT
tap. Locate NPT tap within reach for test
gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upstream
from burner system (see Figure 31).
Check your building codes for any special
requirementsforlocatingequipmentshutoff
valve to stove.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads. This will prevent excess sealant
fromgoinginto pipe.Excess sealantin pipe
could result in clogged fireplace valves.
To External
Regulator
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STOVE AND B-VENT
BURNER SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
Continued
Continued
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping
system.Apply commercial leak test so-
lution to all gas joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
5. Reconnect burner system and equip-
mentshutoff valvetogas supply.Check
reconnected fittings for leaks.
TestPressuresEqualToorLessThan
1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see
Figure 33).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei-
ther opening propane/LP supply tank
valve for propane/LP gas burner sys-
tem or opening main gas valve located
on or near gas meter for natural gas
burnersystem, orusing compressed air.
3. Check all joints from propane/LP sup-
ply tank or gas meter to equipment
shutoff valve (see Figure 34 for pro-
pane/LP or Figure 35 for natural). Ap-
ply commercial leak test solution to all
gas joints. Bubbles forming show a
leak. Correct all leaks at once.
Pressure Testing Burner
System Gas Connections
1. Open equipmentshutoffvalve(see Fig-
ure 33).
2. Open propane/LPsupply tank valvefor
propane/LP burner system or main gas
valve located on or near gas meter for
natural gas burner system.
3. Make sure control knob of burner sys-
tem is in the OFF position.
4. Check alljoints fromequipment shutoff
valve to thermostat gas valve (see Fig-
ure 34 for propane/LP or Figure 35 for
natural).Applycommercialleak testso-
lution to all gas joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
5. Light burner system (see Lighting In-
structions,page19). Check allother in-
ternal joints for leaks.
6. Turn offburnersystem (seeToTurn Off
Gas to Appliance, page 19).
Figure 33 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
ON
POSITION
OFF
POSITION
Open
Closed
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Figure 34 - Checking Gas Joints for Propane/LP Gas Burner System
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
Gas Valve
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Gas Valve
Gas Meter
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INSTALLING OPTIONAL WALL
MOUNTED THERMOSTAT -
GWMT1, GWMS2
WARNING: Installation must
be done by a qualified installer
familiar with low voltage wiring
procedures.
WARNING: Do not connect
this thermostat to any electrical
source! Electrical shock and/or
fire hazard will occur.
1. Open lower door panel. The valve is
attached to the underside of the fire-
box assembly.
2. Disconnect from the valve the wires
running from the ON/OFF switch.
3. Connect one terminal of the wire for
the wall thermostat to the THTPtermi-
nal on the valve. Connect remaining
wire terminal to the TH terminal on the
valve. Make sure that the wire termi-
nals are in the positions on the unit as
pictured in Figure 36. If wires are not
connectedasshown the thermostatwill
not work.
4. Route the wire to a convenient loca-
tion to mount your thermostat (no out-
side wall). IMPORTANT: The wire
must not exceed 25 feet in length.
The thermostat should be mounted 54"
above the floor in a location where
there is good air circulation. Avoid
heat sources such as lamps, direct sun-
light, fireplace, or heat and air condi-
tioning ducts.
5. Gently remove the cover of the ther-
mostat from the base. Grasp the sides
of the cover firmly and pull to separate
from the base.
6. Feed the electrical wires through the
rectangular slots (from the back) on
each side of the base (see Figure 37).
WARNING: Do not connect
this thermostat to a power
source. Electrical shock and/or
fire hazard will occur.
Figure37-BackViewofThermostatBase
Feed wires through
rectangular slots
Figure 38 - Thermostat Base Terminal
“W”and “R”
Figure 36 - Control Valve Terminals
W
R
Terminal “W”
Terminal “R”
To Control
Switch or
Optional
Accessory
STOVE AND B-VENT
BURNER SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
Continued
INSTALLING OPTIONAL
WALL MOUNTED SWITCH
GWMS2
1. Connect one terminal of 25 ft. wire for
the wall switch to the TPTH terminal
on the valve. Connect remaining wire
terminalto theTHterminal onthevalve.
Make sure that the wire terminals are in
the positions on the unit as pictured in
Figure 36. If wires are not connected as
shown, the switch will not work.
2. Route the 25 ft. wire through openings
provided on the sides of the burner sys-
tem to a convenient location to mount
your switch.
3. Connect onebare wireend toeach ofthe
terminals of the GWMS2 wall switch.
4. Install the wall switch and cover in the
wall.
7. Connect one bare wire end to each ter-
minal (“W” and “R”) of the thermostat
base (see Figure 38).
8. Install the base to the wall with screws
provided with thermostat.
9. Move the temperature adjustment back
and forth to insure the bimetal is free
from restrictions.
10. Replace the cover onto the base. (Upon
installation, the thermostat must be al-
lowed to stabilize at room temperature
foraminimum of30 minutes forproper
operation.)
11. Set the temperature adjustment to the
desiredsetting.Thisthermostathasbeen
electronically calibrated at the factory.
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REMOVING/REPLACING
GLASS DOOR
CAUTION:Donotoperatethis
burner system with a broken
glass door panel or without the
glass door panel securely in
place. For replacement part in-
formation see Replacement
Parts , page 26.
1. Remove 2 bolts from bottom of stove
(if still in place) and one from the top
of stove to remove front panel (see Fig-
ure 43).
You must remove glass door to install logs,
lava rock, and ember material. To remove
glass door, you must first remove the front
panel on stove body.
STOVE AND B-VENT
BURNER SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
Continued
INSTALLING OPTIONAL
WIRELESS HAND-HELD
REMOTE CONTROL
ACCESSORIES - GHRC AND
GHRCTA SERIES
Figure 39 - Installing Battery in Receiver
Figure 41 - Installing Battery in Hand-
Held Remote Control Unit (GHRC Series)
Installing 9-Volt Battery in Hand-
Held Remote Control Unit
1. Remove battery cover on back of re-
mote control unit
2. Attach terminal wires to a 9-volt bat-
tery (not included). Place battery into
the battery housing.
3. Replace batterycover onto remotecon-
trol unit.
Terminal
Wires
Battery
Cover
9-Volt
Battery
Remote
Control Unit
Battery
Housing
Receiver
Battery Clip
Terminal
Wires
L
O
H
I
P
I
L
O
T
OFF
ON
Figure 40 - Installing Remote Receiver
2. Remove the screws from the 2 tabs at
the top of the glass door while holding
door securely keeping it from falling
forward (see Figure 44).
3. Grasp door by both sides and ease it
upward off of the lower bracket (see
Figure 44).
4. To replace glass door, follow the above
instructions in reverse.
Figure42 -InstallingBatteryin Hand-Held
Remote Control Unit (GHRCTA Series)
Terminal
Wires
Battery
Cover
9-Volt
Battery
Remote
Control Unit
Battery Housing
Figure 44 - Removing Glass Door from
Burner System
Figure 43 - Removing Front Panel from
Stove
Screw
Glass Door
Bolt
Bolt
Stove Front Panel
Assembly
Continued
NOTICE:Onlyusealkalinebatter-
ies (not included).
Installing Remote Receiver
1. Open bottom door on stove body and
locate the switch plate on the left of the
valve bracket.
2. Disconnect wires from THTP and TH
on control valve that lead to the switch
(see Figure 36, page 16). Discard
switch plate, screws, and nuts.
3. Install 9-volt battery (not included) into
receiver battery clip and connect to ter-
minals (see Figure 39).
4. Place receiver into valve bracket and
align holes (see Figure 40).
5. Use push-in fasteners included with
receiver to secure to bracket.
6. Connect the wires from the receiver to
the valve at TH and THTP (see Figure
36, page 16).
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It is very important to install these logs
exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs.
Only use logs supplied with freestanding
stove with burner system.
1. Remove glass door. See Removing/Re-
placing Glass Door, page 17.
2. Place log #1 (back log) on top of grate.
Make sure the notches in the bottom of
thelog fit overthe grate(see Figure 45).
2. Restlog#2(largefrontlog)onthepinson
the front part of the grate (see Figure 46).
3. Place log #3 (crossover log) onto the
rearand frontlogs.Makesureit isseated
properly into the notch on the front log
and over the raised triangular portion of
the rear log as shown in Figure 47.
4. Place log #4 (small log) onto the front
left part of the grate making sure the
notches fits over the prong of the grate.
See Figure 48.
WARNING: Failuretoposition
thepartsinaccordancewiththese
diagrams or failure to use only
parts specifically approved with
this heater may result in property
damage or personal injury.
INSTALLING LOGS, LAVA
ROCK, AND GLOWING
EMBERS
STOVE AND B-VENT
BURNER SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
Continued
1
2
3
4
Figure 45 - Installing Log No. 1
Figure 46 - Installing Log No. 2
Figure 47 - Installing Log No. 3
Figure 48 - Installing Log No. 4
WARNING: The glass door
must be securely in place before
running this burner system. Do
notrunthisburnersystemifglass
is missing or broken.
NOTICE: Do not put lava rock on
burner or under burner. Placing
lava rock on burner could cause
performance problems.
5. Lava rockmaybe placedalongsidesand
front inside burner system bottom. This
may not be visible when you have re-
placedthefrontofthe stove.Itis notnec-
essarytouseallofthelavarockprovided.
Figure 49 - Placing Ember Material on
Burner
6. Pull ember material apart into pieces
no larger than a dime. Place these
pieces loosely and sparingly directly
onto the exposed section of the front
burner and along the space between the
burnerand grateprongs(see Figure49).
This will create the glowing ember ap-
pearance as the flame touches the em-
ber material. Do not block air slots by
using too much ember material in one
area. It is not necessary to use all of the
ember material provided.
7. Replace the glass door and stove
front. See Removing/Replacing Glass
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TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
1. Set selector switch, located on side
of rear panel, in the “OFF” position.
2a. Open lower door panel.
2b. If UsingOptional Hand-Held Remote:
Set selector switch in the OFF posi-
tion to prevent draining battery.
3. Turn off all electrical power to the
applianceifserviceistobeperformed.
4. Pushingas controlknob slightly and
turn clockwise to “OFF”.
5. Close lower panel.
Shutting Off Burners Only (pilot
stays lit)
You may shut off the burners and keep
thepilotlitby doing oneofthefollowing:
1. Turn control knob clockwise
to the PILOT position.
2. SetselectorswitchintheOFFposition.
MANUAL LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
1. Remove glass door (see Removing/
Replacing Glass Door, page 17.
2. Follow steps1through8underLight-
ing Instructions.
3. Depress control knob and light pilot
with match.
4. Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob. Now
follow steps 10 through 14, column 2.
5. Replace glass door (see Removing/
Replacing Glass Door, page 17).
OPERATING STOVE
WITH B-VENT
BURNER SYSTEM
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly, a
fireorexplosionmayresultcaus-
ing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
A. Thisappliancehasapilot whichmust
belighted byhand.When lightingthe
pilot,followtheseinstructionsexactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all
aroundtheapplianceareafor gas.Be
suretosmellnextto thefloorbecause
some gas is heavier than air and will
settle on the floor.
WHATTODOIFYOUSMELLGAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Donottouchanyelectricswitch;do
notuseany phoneinyour building.
• Immediatelycallyourgas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow
the gas supplier's instructions.
C. Useonlyyourhandtopush inorturn
thegascontrolknob.Neverusetools.
If the knob will not push in or turn
by hand, don't try to repair it, call a
qualifiedservicetechnician.Force or
attempted repair may result in a fire
or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part
has been under water. Immediately
call a qualified service technician
to inspect the appliance and to re-
place any part of the control sys-
tem and any gas control which has
been under water.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE
LIGHTING
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. STOP! Read the safety information
in column one.
2. TurnON/OFF switch,locatedonside
of rear panel, to “OFF”.
3. Open lower door panel.
4. Turn off all electric power to the
burner system.
5. Pushingas controlknob slightly and
turn clockwise to “OFF”.
6. Waitfive(5) minutestoclearout any
gas. Then smell for gas, including
near the floor. If you smell gas,
STOP! Follow “B” in the safety in-
formationincolumnone.Ifyoudon't
smell gas, go to the next step.
7. The pilot is located by the main
burner and should not require ac-
cessing for lighting.
8. Turn knob on gas control counter-
clockwise to “PILOT”.
9. Push in control knob all the way and
hold. Immediately light the pilot by
repeatedly depressing the piezo
spark ignitor until a flame appears.
Continue to hold for about one (1)
minute after the pilot is lit. Release
knob and it will pop back. Pilot
should remain lit. If it goes out, re-
peat steps 5 through 8.
• If knob does not pop up when re-
leased,stopandimmediatelycallyour
service technician or gas supplier.
• Ifthepilotwillnot staylitaftersev-
eraltries,turnthe gascontrolknob
to “OFF” and call your service
technician or gas supplier.
10. Turn gas control counterclockwise
to “ON”.
11. Turn on all electric power to the
burner system.
12. Turn the ON/OFF switch to ON
position.
13. This valve is equipped with a HI/LO
feature. Set burner system input as
desired.
14. Close lower panel.
Figure 50 - Control Valve
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Gas Control
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Variable
Control Knob
Piezo Ignitor
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1. After lighting, let pilot flame burn for
about one minute. Turn control knob
on the control valve to ON position.
Turn flame adjustment knob any-
where between HI and LO. Slide the
selector switch to the REMOTE posi-
tion. Note: The burners may light if
hand-held remote ON button was on
when selector switch was last turned
off. You can now turn the burners on
andoff witheitheroptionalhand-held
remote control unit.
IMPORTANT: Do not leave the se-
lector switch in the REMOTE posi-
tionwhenthe pilot isnotlit.Thiswill
drain the battery.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to press the
ON/OFF buttons on the hand-held
remote control unit for up to 3 sec-
onds to assure proper operation.
OPTIONAL REMOTE
OPERATION
Note: Allremotecontrolaccessoriesmust
bepurchasedseparately(SeeAccessories
onpage27).Followinstructionsincluded
with the remote control.
Thermostat Control Operation
(Optional GHRCTA Only) The thermo-
stat control setting on the remote control
unit can be set to any comfort level be-
tween WARMER and COOLER. The
burnerswillturnonandoffautomatically
to maintain the comfort level you select.
The ideal comfort setting will vary by
household depending upon the amount of
space to be heated, the output of the cen-
tral heating system, etc.
NOTICE: You must light the pilot
before using the hand-held re-
mote control unit. See Lighting
Instructions, page 19 .
OPERATING STOVE
WITH B-VENT
BURNER SYSTEM
Continued
Figure 51 - Setting the (GHRC) Remote
Control Selector Switch, Valve Control
Knob, and Flame Adjustment Knob for
Remote Operation
GHRC Series Operation:
2a. Pressthe ON/OFFbuttonto turnthe
burners on and off. When turning
burners off, the pilot will remain lit.
GHRCTA Series Operation:
2b. Press the AUTO/ON/OFF button on
the hand-held remote control (see
Figure 53). The lights to the left of
the button will show AUTO, ON, or
OFF.
Figure52-Settingthe(GHRCTA)Selector
Switch, Control Knob, and Flame
Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation
• In the ON mode, the burners will
ignite. The heater is in manual
mode when ON is lit.
• IntheAUTO mode,thethermostat
in the hand-held remote unit con-
trols the room temperature. To in-
creasetheroomtemperature,press
the top arrow of the TEMP button.
To lower the room temperature,
press the bottom arrow of the
TEMP button. At higher settings
the heater will run longer.
IMPORTANT: This remote control
has been specially engineered to
takeanairtemperature sample ev-
ery 5.5 minutes in the auto mode.
It will not respond immediately to
the temperature setting being
turned up or down.
IMPORTANT: The hand-held re-
motecontrolunit must benearthe
heater. Do not keep the hand-held
remotecontrolunittoo close tothe
heater. The thermostat on the
hand-heldremote controlunitwill
heat up too quickly and turn the
heater off.
3. To turn the burner off, press the
AUTO/ON/OFF button until OFF
lights.The pilot will remain lit.
IMPORTANT: To turn the pilot off,
manuallyturnthe controlknobonthe
heater to the OFF position.
REMOTE OFF ON
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Selector Switch in Remote
Position (GHRC Optional
Remote Control) Control Knob in
On Position
Flame Adjustment Knob
ON
OFF
REMOTE
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ON
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Selector Switch in
Remote Position
(GHRCTA Optional
Remote Control)
Flame Adjustment Knob
Control Knob
in On Position
Figure 53 - Hand-Held Thermostat Remote Control Unit Selections
(GHRCTA Only)
Increases Room
Temperature in
AUTO Mode
Decreases Room
Temperature in
AUTO Mode
Turns Burner On
or Off and Allows
You to Choose
the Auto Setting
Shows Temperature Setting
The Log Heater will
Automatically Cycle between
Pilot and the Heat Setting
that has been Selected