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— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS
COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH® FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
REMOTE-READy MODELS
VMH26PRB AND VMH26NRB
Shown with
mantel/hearth
PFS
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SAFETy
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety .................................................................. 2
Product Identication........................................... 4
Optional Remote Control Accessories................. 4
Local Codes......................................................... 4
Product Features................................................. 5
Unpacking............................................................ 5
Assembly............................................................. 5
Air For Combustion and Ventilation ..................... 6
Installation ........................................................... 9
Operation........................................................... 23
Inspecting Burners............................................. 27
Cleaning and Maintenance................................ 28
Wiring Diagram.................................................. 29
Troubleshooting................................................. 30
Specications .................................................... 34
Replacement Parts............................................ 34
Service Hints ..................................................... 34
Technical Service............................................... 34
Accessories ....................................................... 35
Parts .................................................................. 36
Warranty ..............................................Back Cover
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service, or maintenance can
Refer to this manual for correct
additional information consult
WARNING: This is an
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Air for Combus-
tion and Ventilation section on
chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer or
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Early signs
of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the
u, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If
you have these signs, the replace may not
be working properly. Get fresh air at once!
Have replace serviced. Some people are
more affected by carbon monoxide than oth-
ers. These include pregnant women, people
with heart or lung disease or anemia, those
under the inuence of alcohol, and those at
high altitudes.
Natural and
propane/LP gases are odorless. An odor-
making agent is added to the gas. The odor
helps you detect a gas leak. However, the
odor added to the gas can fade. Gas may be
present even though no odor exists.
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Make certain you read and understand all
warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It
is your guide to safe and proper operation of
this replace.
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WARNING: Do not allow fans
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away from hot surfaces to avoid
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SAFETy
Continued
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dren when they are in the room
hand-held remote accessory
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1. This appliance is only for use with the type
of gas indicated on the rating plate. This
appliance is not convertible for use with
other gases.
2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s)
inside any structure. Locate propane/LP
supply tank(s) outdoors.
3. If you smell gas
• shut off gas supply
• do not try to light any appliance
• do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building
• 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 re department
4. This replace shall not be installed in a
bathroom or bedroom.
5. Do not use this replace as a wood-burn-
ing replace. Use only the logs provided
with the replace.
6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments such
as pine cones, vermiculite, or rock wool.
Using these added items can cause soot-
ing. Do not add lava rock around base.
Rock and debris could fall into the control
area of replace.
7. This replace is designed to be smokeless.
If logs ever appear to smoke, turn off re-
place and call a qualied service person.
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Note: During initial operation, slight smoking
could occur due to log curing and replace
burning manufacturing residues.
8. To prevent the creation of soot, follow
the instructions in Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 28.
9. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaner, or similar products, turn replace
off. If heated, the vapors from these prod-
ucts may create a white powder residue
within burner box or on adjacent walls or
furniture.
10. This replace needs fresh air ventilation to
run properly. This replace has an Oxygen
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff
system. The ODS shuts down the re-
place if not enough fresh air is available.
See Air for Combustion and Ventilation,
page 6. If replace keeps shutting off, see
Troubleshooting, page 30.
11. Do not run replace
• where ammable liquids or vapors are
used or stored.
• under dusty conditions.
SAFETy
Continued
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Compact Classic
Hearth® Fireplace
Screen
Fireplace
Cabinet
Logs
Ignitor
Button Remote Control
(Optional)
Selector
Switch
(Optional)
Control
Knob
OPTIONAL REMOTE
CONTROL ACCESSORIES
There are four optional remote controls that
can be purchased separately:
• wall switch
• hand-held ON/OFF remote
• wall thermostat
• hand-held thermostat remote
See Accessories, page 35.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use replace with care. Follow all
local 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
12. Do not use this replace to cook food or
burn paper or other objects.
13. Never place any objects in the replace
or on logs.
14. Do not use replace if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualied
service technician to inspect the room
replace and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which
has been under water.
15. Turn off and unplug fireplace and let
cool before servicing. Only a qualied
service person should service and repair
replace.
16. Operating replace above elevations of
4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
17. Do not operate fireplace if any log is
broken. Do not operate replace if a log
is chipped (dime-sized or larger).
18. To prevent performance problems, do not
use propane/LP fuel tank of less than 100
lbs. capacity.
19. Provide adequate clearances around air
openings.
PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
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State of Massachusetts: The installation
must be made by a licensed plumber or gas t-
ter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Sellers of unvented propane or natural
gas-red supplemental room heaters shall
provide to each purchaser a copy of 527
CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.
Vent-free gas products are prohibited for
bedroom and bathroom installation in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Figure 2 - Removing Screen
Screen
Burner Support
With Log
Locator Tabs
Branch
Support
Shoulder
Screw
PRODUCT FEATURES
This replace has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple-
tion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff system. The
ODS/pilot is a required feature for vent-free
room replaces. The ODS/pilot shuts off the
replace if there is not enough fresh air.
This replace has a piezo ignitor. This sys-
tem requires no matches, batteries, or other
sources to light replace.
UNPACkING
1. Remove replace and hood from carton.
Log is wrapped and inside replace. Do
not remove at this time.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied
to replace for shipment.
3. Make sure your replace includes one
hardware packet.
ASSEMBLy
LOCAL CODES
Continued
4. Check replace for any shipping dam-
age. If heater is damaged call FMI
PRODUCTS, LLC at 1-866-328-4537
for replacement parts before returning
to dealer.
WARNING: Always have
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Tools Required:
• Phillips screwdriver
• 5/16" hex wrench
• slotted screwdriver
• scissors
1. Remove two screws that hold replace
screen in place for shipping. These screws
are located near top of screen. Discard
screws. Lift replace screen up and pull out
to remove. Set screen aside until installation
has been completed.
2. Cut two plastic straps to remove the log
from the rebox cavity.
3. An optional blower is available. See Ac-
cessories, page 35. Install optional blower
now. Follow installation instructions pro-
vided with blower or (see page 14).
4. Locate four black phillips sheet metal
screws from the hardware packet.
5. Rotate hood as shown in Figure 3. Make
sure hood tabs point toward replace.
6. Insert hood tabs between bafe and lou-
vers (see Figure 3, page 6).
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ASSEMBLy
Continued
Figure 3 - Assembling Hood
Hood Tab
Sheet Metal
Screws
Louver
Bafe
Firebox Top
Hood
Hood Tabs
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall
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National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, the
International Fuel Gas Code, or
Today’s homes are built more energy efcient
than ever. New materials, increased insula-
tion, 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
efcient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning ap-
pliances need fresh air for proper combustion
and ventilation.
Exhaust fans, replaces, 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.
The following are excerpts from National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Air for
Combustion and Ventilation.
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three
following ventilation classications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconned Space
3. Conned Space
The information on pages 6 through 8 will help
you classify your space and provide adequate
ventilation.
The air that leaks around doors and windows
may provide enough fresh air for combustion
and ventilation. However, in buildings of un-
usually tight construction, you must provide
additional fresh air.
construction where:
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2
and
and
7. Gently rotate hood to upright position.
Make sure hood tabs are behind louvers
and hood is resting on rebox top (see
Figure 3,).
8. Align screw holes on hood with screw
holes on rebox top.
9. Insert screws as shown in Figure 3, page
6. Tighten screws rmly.
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If your home meets all of these three cri-
Ventilation Air From Outdoors,
If your home does not meet all of the three
Determining
Fresh-Air Flow For Fireplace Location,
The National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54 denes a conned space as a space
whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per
1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the ag-
gregate input rating of all appliances installed
in that space and an unconned space as a
space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic
feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per kw)
of the aggregate input rating of all appliances
installed in that space. Rooms communicating
directly with the space in which the appliances
are installed*, through openings not furnished
with doors, are considered a part of the un-
conned space.
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only if
there are doorless passageways or ventilation
grills between them.
DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW
Use this work sheet to determine if you have
a conned or unconned space.
Includes the room in which you will
install replace plus any adjoining rooms with
doorless passageways or ventilation grills
between the rooms.
1. Determine the volume of the space (length
x width x height).
Length x Width x Height =__________cu. ft.
(volume of space)
Example: Space size 16 ft. (length) x 14 ft.
(width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 1792 cu. ft.
(volume of space)
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
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If additional ventilation to adjoining room
is supplied with grills or openings, add the
volume of these rooms to the total volume
of the space.
2. Multiply the space volume by 20 to deter-
mine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can
support.
________ (volume of space) x 20 = (Maxi-
mum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example: 1792 cu. ft. (volume of space) x 20
= 35,840 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can
support)
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances
in the space.
Vent-free replace ___________ Btu/Hr
Gas water heater* ___________ Btu/Hr
Gas furnace ___________ Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater ___________ Btu/Hr
Gas replace logs ___________ Btu/Hr
Other gas
appliances* + __________ Btu/Hr
Total = __________ Btu/Hr
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances.
Direct-vent draws combustion air from the
outdoors and vents to the outdoors.
Example:
Gas water heater ___________ Btu/Hr
Vent-free replace + __________ 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
us
ed)
Example: 35,840 Btu/Hr (maximum the
space can support)
40,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of
Btu/Hr used)
The space in the example on the previous
page is a conned space because the actual
Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr
the space can support. You must provide addi-
tional fresh air. Your options are as follows:
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space
of an adjoining room. If the extra space
provides an unconned space, remove
door to adjoining room or add ventilation
grills between rooms. See Ventilation Air
From Inside Building, page 8
30,000
10,000
40,000
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B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See
Ventilation Air From Outdoors.
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr replace, if lower
Btu/Hr size makes room unconned.
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the
maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the
space is an unconned space. You will need
no additional fresh air ventilation.
WARNING:Iftheareain which
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National Fuel
Gas Code,ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54,
the International Fuel Gas Code,
This fresh air would come from an adjoining
unconned space. When ventilating to an
adjoining unconned space, you must provide
two permanent openings: one within 12" of the
ceiling and one within 12" of the oor 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, Air for Combustion and
Ventilation for required size of ventilation
grills or ducts.
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
Continued
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation
grills or ducts. You must provide two perma-
nent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling
and one within 12" of the oor. 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, 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 thermo-
stat-controlled power vent. Heated air entering
the attic will activate the power vent.
Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Inside
Building
Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 3
V e ntilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
12"
12"
V e ntilation
Grills
into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
Figure 5 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors
Outlet
Air
V e ntilated
Attic
Outlet
Air
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air V e ntilated
Crawl Space
T o
Crawl
Space
T o Attic
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INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This heater is intended
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WARNING: Never install the
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currents move heat to wall sur-
smoke, aromatic candles, clean-
IMPORTANT: Vent-free replaces add mois-
ture to the air. Although this is benecial,
installing replace in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form from
too much moisture. See Air for Combustion
and Ventilation, page 6.
Note: Your replace is designed to be used in
zero clearance installations. Wall or framing ma-
terial can be placed directly against any exterior
surface on the rear, sides, or top of your replace,
except where standoff spacers are integrally at-
tached. If standoff spacers are attached to your
replace, these spacers can be placed directly
against wall or framing materials.
Note: When installing replace directly on
carpeting, tile or other combustible material,
other than wood ooring, the replace shall be
installed on a metal or wood panel extending
the full width and depth of the replace.
Use the dimensions shown for rough openings
to create the easiest installation (see Built-In
Fireplace Installation, page 10).
Use the correct gas type (natural or propane/LP)
for your unit. If your gas supply is not correct,
do not install replace. Call dealer where you
bought replace for proper type replace.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing replace, make sure you
have the items listed below.
• external regulator (supplied by installer, for
propane/LP units only)
• 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 equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT
tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge
connection. Purchase the optional equipment
shutoff valve from your dealer.
Note: If desired, purchase a four-sided trim
kit for built-in installations. See Accessories,
page 35.
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WARNING: Maintain the
minimum clearances shown
If your replace is to be used with an optional
mantel, the installation instructions included
with your mantel shows an approved method
of attaching the replace/mantel system to a
wall. IMPORTANT: Only use optional cabinet
or corner mantels specied in this manual.
Purchase the optional mantel from your dealer
(see Accessories, page 35).
If your replace is to be recessed into the wall,
see Built-In Fireplace Installation to secure
your replace into the wall.
CAUTION: If you install the
For convenience and efficiency, install
replace
• where there is easy access for operation,
inspection, and service
• in coldest part of room
An optional blower kit is available from your
dealer. See Accessories, page 35. If planning
to use blower, follow instructions provided with
blower for power source.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Minimum Clearances For Side
A. Clearances from the side of the replace
cabinet to any combustible material and
wall should follow diagram in Figure 6.
Example: The face of a mantel, bookshelf,
etc. is made of combustible material and
protrudes 3 1/2" from the wall. This com-
bustible material must be 4" from the side
of the replace opening (see Figure 6).
B. Clearances from the top of the replace
opening to the ceiling should not be less
than 36".
C.
For mantel clearances, see Figure 10
on page 12.
Figure 6 - Minimum Clearance for
Combustible to Wall
*Minimum 16" from Side Wall
Example
*
Built-in installation of this replace involves
installing replace into a framed-in enclosure.
This makes the front of replace ush with
wall. An optional trim kit accessory is available
(see Accessories, page 35). Trim will extend
past sides of replace approximately 1/2".
This will cover the rough edges of the wall
opening. If installing a built-in mantel above
the replace, you must follow the clearances
shown in Figure 10, page 12. Follow the
instructions below to install the replace in
this manner.
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions
shown in Figure 7, page 11 for the rough
opening. If installing in a corner, use di-
mensions shown in Figure 8, page 11 for
the rough opening. The height is 26 7/8"
which is the same as the wall opening
above.
2. If installing GA3450TA blower accessory,
do so at this time. Follow instructions
included with blower accessory.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Left and
Bottom and
Rear
36" 6" 0"
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"
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26
7
/
8
"
26
7
/
8
"
3/4" Off
The Floo
r
Minimum
10
1
/
2
"
Figure 7 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Wall
36
5
/
8
"
25
7
/
8
"
51
3
/
4
"
26
7
/
8
"
Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing
in Corner
INSTALLATION
Continued
Note: If not installing blower accessory,
you may wish to run electrical wiring to
your replace for future blower installation
(see Accessories, page 35). Use only ap-
proved three-wire electrical wiring.
Note: A qualied installer should make all
electrical connections.
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cal outlet is included with the
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3. Install gas piping to replace location. This
installation includes an approved exible
gas line (if allowed by local codes) after
the equipment shutoff valve. The exible
gas line must be the last item installed on
the gas piping.
Nails or
Wood
Screws
Nailing
Flanges
Figure 9 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs
Wall Studs
4. If you have not assembled rebox, follow
instructions beginning on page 5.
5. Carefully set replace in front of rough
opening with back of replace inside wall
opening.
6. Attach exible gas line to replace gas
regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to
Gas Supply, page 17.
7. Bend four nailing anges on outer casing
with pliers (see Figure 9).
8. Attach replace to wall studs using nails
or wood screws through holes in nailing
ange.
9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 19.
10. If using optional trim kit, install the trim
after nal nishing and/or painting of wall.
See instructions included with trim acces-
sory for attaching trim.
IMPORTANT: When nishing your rebox,
combustible materials such as wall board,
gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall, plywood,
etc. may be butted up next to the sides and
top edge of the rebox. Combustible materials
should never overlap the rebox front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow any
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13"
16"
19"
21"
2
1
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2
"
6"
8"
10"
Note:
A
ll vertical
measurements
are from top of
fireplace
opening to
bottom of
mantel shelf. All
measurements
are in inches.
Mantel Shelf
Side of
Firebox
INSTALLATION
Continued
WARNING: Do not allow
WARNING: Never modify or
cover the louvered slots on the
Mantel Clearances for Built-In
Installation
If placing mantel above built-in replace, you
must meet minimum clearance between man-
tel shelf and top of replace opening.
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Follow all minimum clearances
NOTICE: If your installation does
not meet the minimum clear-
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Figure 10 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
Refer to instructions provided with the mantel
for assembly instructions. Refer to the follow-
ing instructions for system installation. Refer
to instructions on page 6 for hood assembly.
Blower accessory should be installed prior to
mantel if it is being used (see Installing Optional
Blower Accessory GA3450TA,page 14).
1. Assemble cabinet mantel as shown in
accessory instruction sheet.
2. If blower is installed, install a properly
grounded, 120 volt three-prong electrical
outlet at replace location if an outlet is not
there. If possible, locate outlet so cabinet
mantel will cover it when installed (see
Figure 11).
3. Place hearth base against wall at installation
location. Cut an access hole in hearth base
to run gas line to replace (see Figure 11).
Make sure to locate access hole so cabinet
mantel will cover it when installed.
Note: You can secure base to oor using
wood screws. Countersink screw heads
and putty over.
Figure 11 - Placing Hearth Base Against Wall
Hearth
Base
Electrical Outlet
Pipe and Gas
Shutoff Valve
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INSTALLATION
Continued
4. Route exible gas line through access
hole in hearth base.
5. Center cabinet mantel on hearth base
(see Figure 12). Make sure mantel is
ush against wall and centered left to
right on base.
6. Use screws provided with mantel acces-
sory to attach mantel assembly to base
(see mantel instruction sheet).
7. Attach exible gas line to replace gas
regulator. See Connecting to Gas Supply,
page 17.
8. Route electrical cord(s) through access
holes in either side of replace with bushing.
Plug electrical cord(s) into electrical outlet.
9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 19.
10. Carefully insert replace into cabinet mantel
(see Figure 13). Be careful not to scratch or
damage hearth base or cabinet mantel.
11. Place metal trim on shoulder screws locat-
ed on the side and top of the replace (see
Assembling Perimeter Trim). Firmly snap
trim over shoulder screws. Align replace
in mantel assembly so the trim overlaps
mantel evenly on all three sides.
12.
Lower bottom louver door. Use 3" wood
screws provided with mantel accessory
to attach replace to base (see mantel
instruction sheet).
Figure 14 - Assembling Trim
Side Trim
Top
Trim
Mitered Edge
Shim
Set Screws
Adjusting
Plate
Slot
Figure 12 - Installing Cabinet Mantel onto
Hearth Base
Cabinet
Mantel
Hearth
Base
Figure 13 - Installing Fireplace into
Mantel Assembly
Cabinet
Mantel
Assembled
Trim
Hearth Base
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 rmly 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 assembly aside for later installation.
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Note: If you are using a mantel with your re-
place, use the following instructions. If your
replace is built-in, see For Built-In Installa-
tion, page 16.
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
connected 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. Care-
fully remove red wire from terminal 3 and
blue wire from terminal 1. Black wire can
remain on middle terminal 2 (see Figure
16, page 15).
4. Carefully disconnect green and white
wires at their insulated connectors (see
Figure 17, page 15).
5. In top of the replace cabinet, locate the
four mounting holes on the outer casing.
Align these four holes with those on the
blower bracket assembly. Attach blower
bracket assembly to the outer casing with
4 #10 screws provided (see Figure 16,
page 15).
6. Route the wire harness through the hole in
left side of bafe. Pull wire harness through
lower opening on the side of the valve
cover shield (see Figure 16, page 15).
7. Insert the 4 wire harnesses 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 16, page 15).
8. Reconnect red wire to switch position 3.
Reconnect blue wire to switch position 1.
Reconnect green and white wires.
9. Install the switch plate on the valve cover
shield with 2 #10 screws provided (see Fig-
ure 18, page 15). Route power cord out of
the cabinet by inserting it through the bush-
ing on the outer casing (see Figure 16, page
15). Plug fan kit into 120-Volt grounded
power supply and test operation.
Note: When switch is in the AUTO posi-
tion, the fan will start after the replace
has run for a few moments. The fan will
continue to run for several moments after
the replace has been turned off. When
switch is in the ON position, the fan will run
until turned to OFF. Reinstall upper louver
assembly (see Figure 15) and branch
support. Close lower louver door.
To install the blower accessory, you must rst
remove the upper louver assembly.
1. Lift screen off replace and remove log
set if installed.
2. Remove 2 screws from each side of
branch support and pull branch support
out (see Figure 15).
3. Remove 4 screws from upper louver
assembly (see Figure 15). Save these
screws.
4. Pull upper louver assembly straight out
from the cabinet. Be careful not to scratch
the paint. Set louver assembly and screws
aside.
5. Open lower louver door by swinging door
down (see Figure 15).
Blower Bracket
Mounting Holes
Branch
Support
Figure 15 - Removing Top Louver and
Branch Support
INSTALLATION
Continued
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2
1
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 16 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly
Wire
Harness
Blower Bracket
Assembly
Screw
Wire Harness
Switch
Bafe
Wiring Routing
Hole in Bafe
Switch
Plate Blue
Red
Valve Cover Shield
Snap
Bushing
Black
Blower
Mounting
Holes
Lower Louver Door
Power Cord
Figure 17 - Wiring Diagram For Blower Accessory Standard Installation
Red
Red
Fan Switch
(Auto/Off/On)
Blue
Blue
Thermostat
Switch
(N.O.)
Green
White
Green
White
On
11 0/115
V. A.C. Blower
Motor
Black
Off
1
2
3
Auto
Figure 18 - Installing Switch Plate to Valve Cover Shield
Valve Cover Shield
Switch
Plate
Screw
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INSTALLATION
Continued
Extension Cord
Use extension cord if needed. The cord must
have a three-prong, grounding plug and a
three-hole receptacle. Make sure cord is in
good shape. It must be heavy enough to carry
the current needed. An undersized 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.
Red
Red
Fan Switch
(Auto/Off/On)
Blue
Blue
Thermostat
Switch
(N.O.)
Green
White
Green
White
On
11 0/115
V . A.C. Blower
Motor
Black
Off
1
2
3
Auto
Figure 20 - Installing Blower Bracket
Assembly
Figure 19 - Wiring Diagram For Blower Accessory Built-In Installation
Plastic Wire Strap
Wire Harness
Lower Louver Door
Blower
Bracket
Assembly
Screw
Wire
Harness
Switch
Blue
Red
Outlet
Receptacle
(not included)
Power Cord
Black
Clamp
Connector
(not
included)
For Built-In Installation
WARNING: A licensed elec-
-
1. Install a snap bushing found in hardware
kit into one of the holes on rear of valve
cover shield. The other hole is for a strain
relief clamp (not supplied) to secure in-
coming electrical supply.
Switch
Plate
2. Follow steps 2 through 6 in Installing
Blower Accessory, page 14.
3. A licensed electrician must follow the wir-
ing diagram to connect incoming electri-
cal supply to fan kit wiring harness (see
Figure 19).
4. Plug power cord to the outlet receptacle
(not provided) as shown in Figure 20.
Wind the extra power cord and tie with
plastic wire strap (see Figure 20). Set the
power cord bundle between the burner
bracket and outer casing, away from the
burner.
5. Test to make sure the blower is working
properly.
6. Reinstall upper louver assembly (see Fig-
ure 15, page 14) and close lower louver.
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INSTALLATION
Continued
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
WARNING: Never connect
IMPORTANT: For natural gas, check gas line
pressure before connecting replace to gas
line. Gas line pressure must be no greater
than 14" of water. If gas line pressure is higher,
heater regulator damage could occur.
CAUTION: Never connect
For propane/LP units, the installer must supply
an external regulator. The external regulator
will reduce incoming gas pressure. You must
reduce incoming gas pressure to between
11" and 14" of water. If you do not reduce
incoming gas pressure, replace regulator
damage could occur. Install external regula-
tor with the vent pointing down as shown in
Figure 21. Pointing the vent down protects it
from freezing rain or sleet.
Figure 21 - External Regulator With Vent
Pointing Down
CAUTION: Use only new,
-
Installation must include an equipment shutoff
valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap. Lo-
cate NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook
up. NPT tap must be upstream from heater
(see Figure 22, page 18).
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
requirements for locating equipment shutoff
valve to replaces.
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT
threads. This will prevent excess sealant from
going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe could
result in clogged replace valves.
External
Regulator
with Vent
Pointing
Down
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INSTALLATION
Continued
* Purchase the optional equipment shutoff
valve from your dealer.
Figure 22 - Gas Connection
Equipment Shutoff Valve
With 1/8" NPT Tap*
3" Minimum
Approved
Flexible Gas
Line
Pipe Nipple Cap Tee Joint
From External
Regulator (11"
W.C.** to 14" W.C.
Pressure)
NATURAL
From Gas Meter
(5" W.C.** to 10.5"
W.C. Pressure)
Sediment Trap
Installation Items Needed
• Phillips screwdriver
•
sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not
provided)
1. Remove screws that attach branch sup-
port to replace (see Figure 23). Carefully
lift up branch support and remove from
replace (see Figure 23).
-
Figure 23 - Removing Branch Support
From Fireplace
Flexible
Gas Line
Branch Support
We recommend that you install a sediment
trap in supply line as shown in Figure 22. Lo-
cate sediment trap where it is within reach for
cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel
supply and heater. Locate sediment trap where
trapped matter is not likely to freeze. A sediment
trap traps moisture and contaminants. This
keeps them from going into replace controls.
If sediment trap is not installed or is installed
wrong, replace may not run properly.
2.
Route exible gas line, included, from
fireplace control to equipment shutoff
valve through side or rear access holes
in outer casing.
3. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads of gas connector attached to
exible gas line/equipment shutoff valve
(see Figure 24).
4. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 19.
5. Replace branch support back into replace.
Feed exible gas line into replace base area
while replacing branch support. Make sure
the entire exible gas line is in replace base
area. Reattach branch support to replace
with screws removed in step 1.
Figure 24 - Attaching Flexible Gas Line
to Equipment Shutoff Valve
Flexible Gas Line
from Fireplace Gas
Regulator Provided
With Fireplace
To Control
Valve
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
To External
Regulator
NATURAL
To Gas Supply
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Figure 26 - Checking Gas Joints
(Propane/LP Only)
Propane/LP
Supply Tank
Equipment Shutoff Valve
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Gas
Meter
Figure 27 - Checking Gas Joints
(Natural Gas Only)
Gas Control Valve
Gas Control Valve
INSTALLATION
Continued
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either
opening propane/LP supply tank valve
for propane/LP gas or opening main gas
valve located on or near gas meter for
natural gas, or using compressed air.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to equip-
ment shutoff valve for natural gas or pro-
pane/LP supply to equipment shutoff valve
for propane/LP (see Figures 26 or 27).
Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid to
all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Figure 25 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Open
Closed
Equipment
Shutoff
Valve
and connections, internal and
external to unit, for leaks after
CAUTION: Make sure exter-
Connecting to Gas Supply,
1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance
main gas valve (control valve) and equip-
ment shutoff valve from gas supply piping
system. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig
will damage heater regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where 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 located on or near gas meter for
natural gas, or using compressed air.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system.
Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid to
all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Reconnect fireplace and equipment
shutoff valve to gas supply. Check recon-
nected ttings for leaks.
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see
Figure 25).
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CONNECTIONS
1.
Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure
25, page 19).
2. Open main gas valve located on or near
gas meter for natural gas or open pro-
pane/LP supply tank valve.
3. Make sure control knob of replace is in
the OFF position.
4. Check all joints from equipment shutoff
valve to gas control valve (see Figures
26 or 27, page 19). Apply noncorrosive
leak detection uid to all joints. Bubbles
forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light replace (see Operation,page 23).
Check all other internal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off replace (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 24).
REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES
1. Remove screws.
2. Disconnect switch wires from control
valve.
3. Remove switch plate (see Figure 28).
Discard switch plate after removing. Save
the screws.
4. Locate battery clip mounted on back of
receiver (see Figure 29).
5. Slide 9-volt battery (not included) through
the clip.
6. Attach terminal wires to battery (see Fig-
ure 29).
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 28 - Switch Plate and Wiring
Harness
Figure 29 - Attaching Battery to Receiver
Receiver
Screw
Switch
Plate
Black
Wire
Red Wire
Battery Clip
9-Volt Battery
Terminal
Wires
Figure 30 - Installing Remote Receiver
* Wire harness provided in the fireplace
hardware pack.
Wires from
Valve
Wire Harness*
Black
Wire
Red
Wire
Red Wire
Black Wire
Remote Receiver
7. Connect wires as shown in Figure 31.
8. Install remote receiver unit onto replace
base using two screws removed in step
one (see Figure 30).
Remote Control Unit
1. Remove battery cover on back of remote
control unit (see Figure 31, page 21).
2. Attach terminal wires to battery (not includ-
ed). Place battery into battery housing.
3.
Replace battery cover onto remote control
unit
(see Figure 31, page 21)
.
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