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OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS
MINI HEARTHHEATER
®
14,000 to 28,000 Btu/Hr with Thermostat “C” Models
VMH2800TNC
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not
prohibited by state or local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer. (i.e. Installation of this
product is permitted after the manufactured (mobile) home is sited)
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.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
ing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s in-
structions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a
qualifiedinstaller,serviceagency,orthegassupplier.
WARNING:Improperinstallation,
adjustment, alteration, service,
ormaintenancecancauseinjury
orpropertydamage.Refertothis
manual for correct installation
andoperationalprocedures.For
assistance or additional infor-
mation consult a qualified in-
staller, service agency, or the
gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an unvented
gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy-
gen) from the room in which it is
installed.Provisionsforadequate
combustion and ventilation air
mustbeprovided.Referto Airfor
CombustionandVentilation sec-
tion in this manual.
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Shown With Optional Mantel
Which Features a Built In Base

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SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNINGS
IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s
manual carefully and completely
before trying to assemble, oper-
ate, or service this heater. Im-
properuseofthisheatercancause
seriousinjuryordeathfromburns,
fire, explosion, electrical shock,
and carbon monoxide poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
CarbonMonoxidePoisoning:Earlysignsof
carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu,
with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you
have these signs, the heater may not be work-
ing properly. Get fresh air at once! Have
heater serviced. Some people are more af-
fectedbycarbonmonoxidethanothers.These
includepregnantwomen,peoplewithheartor
lung disease or anemia, those under the influ-
ence of alcohol, and those at high altitudes.
NaturalGas:Naturalgasisodorless.Anodor-
makingagentisaddedtonaturalgas.Theodor
helps you detect a natural gas leak. However,
theodoraddedtonaturalgascanfade.Natural
gasmaybepresenteventhoughnoodorexists.
Make certain you read and understand all
warnings.Keepthismanualforreference.It
isyourguidetosafeandproperoperationof
this heater.
WARNING: Any change to this
heater or its controls can be dan-
gerous.
1. This appliance is only for use with the
typeof gasindicated onthe ratingplate.
Thisappliance isnot convertiblefor use
with other gases.
2. 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
• ifyoucannotreachyour gas supplier,
call the fire department
3. This heater shall not be installed in a
bedroom or bathroom.
4. Never install the heater
• in a recreational vehicle
• wherecurtains, furniture,clothing, or
otherflammableobjects areless than
36inchesfrom thefront, top,or sides
of the heater
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
5. This heaterneeds fresh,outside airven-
tilation to run properly. This heater has
an oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) pi-
lot light safety system. The ODS shuts
down the heater if not enough fresh air
is available. See Air for Combustion
and Ventilation, pages 5 through 7.
6. If heater shuts off, do not relight until
you provide fresh, outside air. If heater
keeps shutting off, have it serviced.
7. Do not run heater
• where flammable liquids or vapors
are used or stored.
• under dusty conditions.
8. Never place any objects on the heater.
9. Surface of heater becomes very hot
whenrunning heater. Keep childrenand
adults away from hot surface to avoid
burns or clothing ignition. Heater will
remain hot for a time after shutdown.
Allow surface to cool before touching.
10. Carefully supervise young children
whenthey areinsame roomwith heater.
11. Makesure screenis inplace beforerun-
ning heater.
12. Do not use heater if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a quali-
fied service technician to inspect the
room heater and to replace any part of
the control system and any gas control
which has been under water.
13. Turn off and unplug heater and let cool
before servicing. Only a qualified ser-
vice person should service and repair
heater.
14. Operating heater above elevations of
4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
15. WARNING: Do not use a blower insert,
heatexchanger insert,orother accessory
not approved for use with this heater.
LOCAL CODES
Install and use heater with care. Follow all
local codes. In the absence of local codes,
use the latest edition of The National Fuel
GasCodeANSIZ223,alsoknownasNFPA
54*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute,
Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
PRODUCT
FEATURES
Safety Device
This heater has a pilot with an Oxygen
Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS).
TheODS/pilotisarequiredfeatureforvent-
free room heaters. The ODS/pilot shuts off
the heater if there is not enough fresh air.
Piezo Ignition System
This heater has a piezo ignitor. This system
requires no matches, batteries, or other
sources to light heater.
Thermostatic Heat Control
This heater has a thermostat sensing bulb
andacontrolvalve.Thisresultsinthegreat-
est heater comfort. This can also result in
lower gas bills.
UNPACKING
1. Remove heater from carton.
2. Remove all protective packaging ap-
plied to heater for shipment.
3. Make sure your heater includes two
hardware packets.
4. Check heater for any shipping damage.
If heater is damaged, promptly inform
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Ignitor Button
Screen
Front
Panel
Heater
Cabinet
Log
Lighting and
Warning
Plates
Control Knob
PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Gas Log Natural Gas Space Heater
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLING HEATER
ToolsRequired:Phillipsscrewdriver,5/16"
hex wrench, and slotted screwdriver
Removing Front Panel Of Heater
1. Remove two screws near bottom cor-
ners of front panel with Phillips screw-
driver.
2. Pull bottomof frontpanel forward,then
down (see Figure 2) .
Figure2-RemovingFrontPanelofHeater
Piezo Ignitor
Ignitor
Cable
Installing Log
Note: For easier installation, lay heater on
its back.
1. Remove log from inside top of heater.
Discard protective packaging.
2. Attach ignitor cable to piezo ignitor
(see Figure 3).
Figure3-AttachingIgnitorCabletoPiezo
Ignitor
3. With Phillips screwdriver, remove four
screwsholding screenin place.Remove
screen.
4. Gently slide log between log retaining
brackets on deflector assembly (see
Figure 4, page 4). The log should fit
firmly against bottom of log retaining
brackets.
5. Reattach screen using four screws re-
moved in step 3.

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Burner Shield
Screen
Front Panel
Deflector
Log
Retaining
Brackets
Log
Truss-
Head
Screw
Brass
Front
Trim Screw
Screw
Heater Cabinet
Nut
Truss-Head
Screw
Nut
Front Panel
Figure 5 - Attaching Brass Front Trim to
Front Panel
Brass Front
Trim
ASSEMBLY
Continued
Figure 4 - Assembling Heater
Side Brass
Trim
Top Brass
Trim
Slot
Mitered Edge
Slot
Set
Screws
Adjusting
Plate
Screws
Assembled
Brass Trim
Shim
Assembling and Attaching
Brass Trim
1. Remove packaging from remaining
three pieces of brass trim.
2. Locate four brass screws, two adjust-
ing plates with set screws, and two
shims in the hardware packet.
3. Align shim under adjusting plate as
shown in Figure 6.
4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim
insloton miterededge oftop brasstrim
(see Figure 6).
5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim
in slot on mitered edge of side brass
trim (see Figure 6).
6. While firmly holding edges of brass
trim together, tighten both set screws
on the adjusting plate with slotted
screwdriver.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other side.
8. Place the assembled trim on front of
heater cabinet.Attach on top and sides
withfour brassscrewsincluded inhard-
ware package (see Figure 7).
Figure 6 - Assembling Brass Trim
Figure7- AttachingBrass Trimto Heater
WARNING: Always have
burnershieldandscreeninplace
beforeoperatingheater.Thispre-
ventsexcessivetemperatureson
heater surfaces.
Failure to position the parts in
accordance with these diagrams
or failure to use only parts spe-
cificallyapprovedwiththisheater
mayresultinpropertydamageor
personal injury.
Attaching Brass Front Trim to
Front Panel
1. Locate brass front trim in brass trim
package.
2. Slide thehead oftwo truss-head screws
from hardware packet into each end of
brass front trim (see Figure 5).
3. Line upscrews withholes infrontpanel
(see Figure 4). Insert screws in holes.
Attach nuts from inside of front panel.
Tighten with wrench.
9. Reattach front panel to heater if you are
going to mount the heater to the base.
Do not reattach front panel at this time
ifyou aregoingto mountheater towall.

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AIR FOR
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall
not be installed in a confined
spaceunlessprovisionsarepro-
vided for adequate combustion
and ventilation air. Read the fol-
lowing instructions to insure
properfreshairforthisandother
fuel-burning appliances in your
home.
Today’s homes are built more energy effi-
cient than ever. New materials, increased
insulation, and new construction methods
help reduce heat loss in homes. Home own-
ersweatherstripandcaulkaroundwindows
and doors to keep the cold air out and the
warm air in. During heating months, home
owners want their homes as airtight as pos-
sible.
While it is good to make your home energy
efficient,yourhomeneedstobreathe.Fresh
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning
appliances need fresh air for proper com-
bustion and ventilation.
Exhaustfans,fireplaces,clothesdryers,and
fuel burning appliances draw air from the
house to operate. You must provide ad-
equate fresh air for these appliances. This
will insure proper venting of vented fuel-
burning appliances.
PROVIDING ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
ThefollowingisexerptsfromNationalFuel
Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, Section
5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.
Allspacesinhomesfallintooneofthethree
following ventilation classifications:
1.UnusuallyTight Construction;2.Uncon-
fined Space; 3. Confined Space.
The information on pages 5 through 7 will
help you classify your space and provide
adequate ventilation.
Unusually Tight Construction
The air that leaks around doors and win-
dows may provide enough fresh air for
combustion and ventilation. However, in
buildings of unusually tight construction,
you must provide additional fresh air.
Unusually tight construction is de-
fined as construction where:
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the
outside atmosphere have a con-
tinuous water vapor retarder with a
rating of one perm (6x10-11 per pa-
sec-m2) or less with openings
gasketed or sealed and
b. weather stripping has been added
on openable windows and doors
and
c. caulking or sealants are applied to
areas such as joints around win-
dowanddoor frames,betweensole
plates and floors, between wall-
ceiling joints, between wall panels,
at penetrations for plumbing, elec-
trical, and gas lines, and at other
openings.
If your home meets all of the three criteria
above, you must provide additional fresh
air. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors,
page 7.
If your home does not meet all of the three
criteria above, proceed to page 6.
Confined and Unconfined Space
The National Fuel Gas Code (ANSIZ223.1,
1992 Section 5.3) defines a confined space
as a space whose volume is less than 50
cubicfeetper1,000Btuperhour(4.8m3per
kw) of the aggregate input rating of all
appliances installed in that space and an
unconfined space as a space whose volume
is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu
per hour (4.8 m3per kw) of the aggregate
inputratingofallappliancesinstalledinthat
space.Rooms communicatingdirectlywith
the space in which the appliances are in-
stalled*, through openings not furnished
with doors, are considered a part of the
unconfined space.
*Adjoiningroomsarecommunicatingonly
iftherearedoorlesspassagewaysorventila-
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DETERMINING AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION
Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space
Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space.
Space:Includestheroominwhichyouwillinstallheaterplusanyadjoiningroomswithdoorlesspassagewaysorventilationgrillsbetween
the rooms.
1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height).
Length x Width x Height = ________________ cu. ft. (volume of space)
Example: Space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space)
If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings, add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of
the space.
2. Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
_________ (volume of space) ÷50 cu. ft. = (Maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example: 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷50 cu. ft. = 51.2 or 51,200 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.
Vent-free heater ___________________ Btu/Hr
Gas water heater* ___________________ Btu/Hr
Gas furnace ___________________ Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater ___________________ Btu/Hr
Gas fireplace logs ___________________ Btu/Hr
Other gas appliances* +___________________ Btu/Hr
Total =___________________ Btu/Hr
Example: Gas water heater 30,000 Btu/Hr
Vent-free heater +28,000 Btu/Hr
Total =58,000 Btu/Hr
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors.
4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used.
_______________ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)
_______________ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
Example: 51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)
58,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can
support.You must provide additional fresh air.Your options are as follows:
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides an unconfined space, remove door to adjoining
room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside Building, page 7.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 7.
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr heater, if lower Btu/Hr size makes room unconfined.
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an unconfined space. You will need no
additional fresh air ventilation.
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COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
Continued
WARNING:Iftheareainwhich
the heater may be operated is
smaller than that defined as an
unconfined space, provide ad-
equate combustion and ventila-
tion air by one of the methods
described in the National Fuel
Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992,
Section 5.3 or applicable local
codes .
VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside
Building
Thisfreshairwouldcomefromanadjoining
unconfined space. When ventilating to an
adjoining unconfined space, you must pro-
vide two permanent openings: one within
12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the
floor on the wall connecting the two spaces
(seeoptions1and2,Figure8).Youcanalso
remove door into adjoining room (see op-
tion 3, Figure 8). Follow the National Fuel
Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, Section
5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for
required size of ventilation grills or ducts.
WARNING:Reworkworksheet,
adding the space of the adjoining
unconfinedspace.Thecombined
spaces must have enough fresh
airtosupplyallappliancesinboth
spaces.
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation
grills or ducts. You must provide two per-
manent openings: one within 12" of the
ceiling and one within 12" of the floor.
Connecttheseitemsdirectlytotheoutdoors
orspacesopentotheoutdoors.Thesespaces
include attics and crawl spaces.
IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for
inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a
thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated
air entering the attic will activate the power
vent.
Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 3
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
12"
12"
Ventilation
Grills
into Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
Figure 8 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building
Outlet
Air Ventilated
Attic
Outlet
Air
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air Ventilated
Crawl Space
To
Crawl
Space
To Attic
Figure 9 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors

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INSTALLATION
NOTICE: A qualified service per-
son must install heater. Follow
all local codes.
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is
not natural gas, do not install heater. Call
dealer where you bought heater for proper
type heater.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Beforeinstallingheater,makesureyouhave
the items listed below.
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• manual shutoff valve *
• ground joint union
• test gauge connection * (see Figure
20, page 12)
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
* AnA.G.A.design-certifiedmanualshutoff
valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable
alternative to test gauge connection. Pur-
chase the optional A.G.A. design-certified
manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See
Accessories, page 20.
LOCATING HEATER
WARNING:Maintainthemini-
mumclearancesshowninFigure
10. If you can, provide greater
clearancesfromfloor,ceiling,and
joining wall.
Youcanlocateheateronfloor.Theoptional
hearth base is needed. You can also install
optional decorative mantels on the heater
(some mantels require the hearth base). IM-
PORTANT: Only use optional mantels and
hearth base specified in this manual. Pur-
chase the optional mantel and hearth base
fromyourdealer.SeeAccessories,pages20
and 21.
The heater may also be mounted on a wall.
Youcannotuseoptionalmantelifmounting
heater on a wall.
WARNING: Never install the
heater
• in a bedroom or bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• wherecurtains,furniture,cloth-
ing,orotherflammableobjects
are less than 36 inches from
the front, top, or sides of the
heater
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION:Thisheatercreates
warmaircurrents.Thesecurrents
moveheattowallsurfacesnextto
heater. Installing heater next to
vinyl or cloth wall coverings or
operatingheaterwhereimpurities
intheair(suchastobaccosmoke)
exist, may discolor walls.
Figure 10 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Heater
36"
5"
FLOOR
CEILING
Minimum
Minimum To Top Surface
Of Carpeting, Tile Or Other
Combustible Material
6"
Minimum
From
Sides Of
Heater
Left
Side Right Side
IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add mois-
ture to the air. Although this is beneficial,
installing heater in rooms without enough
ventilationairmaycausemildewtoformfrom
too much moisture. See Fresh Air for Com-
bustion and Ventilation, pages 5 through 7.
CAUTION: If you install the
heater in a home garage
• heaterpilotandburnermustbe
at least 18 inches above floor.
• locateheaterwheremovingve-
hicle will not hit it.
Forconvenienceandefficiency,installheater
• where there is easy access for
operation, inspection, and service.
• in coldest part of room.
An optional fan kit is available from your
dealer. See Accessories, page 20. If plan-
ningtousefan,locate heaternearanelectri-
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Thermostat
Sensing Bulb
Clamp
THERMOSTAT SENSING
BULB
The thermostat sensing bulb has been placed
insidetheheaterforprotectionduringshipping.
Locating Thermostat Sensing
Bulb
1. Remove front panel of heater (see Fig-
ure 2, page 3).
2. Locate thermostat sensing bulb just
under burner assembly.
IMPORTANT: Attach thermostat sensing
bulb to back of heater for proper operation.
Attaching Thermostat Sensing
Bulb
1. Remove thermostat sensing bulb from
holders inside heater. Route through
slot opening in bottom of heater.
2. Place clampon thermostatsensing bulb
as shown in Figure 11. Clamp is pro-
vided in hardware package.
3. Snap clamp into upper mounting hole
as shown in Figure 11. Mounting hole
is located on lower left edge on back
of heater. Make sure the thermostat
sensing bulb is pointing up.
Figure11-AttachingThermostatSensing
Bulb
Mounting
Bracket
INSTALLATION OPTIONS
There are three options for mounting this
heater.
A. Mounting heater to wall
B. Mounting heaterto optionalhearthbase
C. Mounting heater to optional mantel
(some mantels require the hearth base).
A. MOUNTING HEATER TO
WALL
Mounting Bracket
The mounting bracket is located on back
panel of heater. It has been taped there for
shipping. Remove mounting bracket from
back panel.
Figure 12 - Mounting Bracket Location
Methods For Attaching
Mounting Bracket To Wall
Only use last hole on each end of mounting
bracket to attach bracket to wall. These two
holes are 16 inches apart from their centers.
Attach mounting bracket to wall in one of
two ways.
1. Attaching to wall stud
2. Attaching to wall anchor
Attaching to wall stud This method pro-
vides the strongest hold. Insert mounting
screws through mounting bracket and into
wall studs.
Attaching to wall anchor This method
allows you to attach mounting bracket to
hollow walls (wall areas between studs) or
to solid walls (concrete or masonry).
Decidewhichmethodbettersuitsyourneeds.
Eithermethodwillprovideasecureholdfor
the mounting bracket.
Marking Screw Locations
1. Tape mounting bracket to wall where
heater will be located. Make sure
mounting bracket is level.
WARNING:Maintainminimum
clearancesshowninFigure 13.If
you can, provide greater clear-
ancesfromfloorandjoiningwall.
2. Mark screw locations on wall (see Fig-
ure 13).
Note: Only mark last hole on each end
of mounting bracket. Insert mounting
screws through these holes only.
3. Remove tape and mounting bracket
from wall.
20 3/4"
Min.
11"
Min. 16"
Adjoining Wall
Only Insert Mounting
Screws Through Last
Hole On Each End
Floor
Figure13 -MountingBracket Clearances
Attaching Mounting Bracket To
Wall
Note: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and
spacers are in hardware package. The hard-
ware package is provided with heater.
Attaching to wall stud method
Forattachingmountingbrackettowallstuds
1. Drill holes at marked locations using
9/64" drill bit.
2. Place mountingbracket ontowall. Line
uplasthole oneach endof bracket with
holes drilled in wall.
3. Insert mountingscrews throughbracket
and into wall studs.
4. Tighten screws until mounting bracket
is firmly fastened to wall studs.
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Attaching to wall anchor method
For attaching mounting bracket to hollow
walls (wall areas between studs) or solid
walls (concrete or masonry)
1. Drill holes at marked locations using
5/16"drillbit. Forsolid walls(concrete
or masonry), drill at least 1" deep.
2. Foldwall anchoras shownin Figure14.
3. Insert wall anchor (wings first) into
hole. Tap anchor flush to wall.
4. For thin walls (1/2" or less), insert red
key into wall anchor. Push red key to
“pop” open anchor wings. IMPOR-
TANT: Do not hammer key!
Forthick walls(over 1/2"thick) orsolid
walls, do not pop open wings.
5. Place mountingbracket ontowall. Line
uplasthole oneach endof bracket with
wall anchors.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Figure 14 - Folding Anchor
6. Insert mountingscrews throughbracket
and into wall anchors.
7. Tighten screws until mounting bracket
is firmly fastened to wall.
Placing Heater On Mounting
Bracket
1. Locate two horizontal slots on back
panel of heater.
2. Place heater onto mounting bracket.
Slide horizontal slots onto stand-out
tabs on mounting bracket.
Figure 15 - Popping Open Anchor Wings
For Thin Walls
Figure 16 - Mounting Heater Onto
Mounting Bracket
Horizontal Slots
Mounting Bracket
(attached to wall)
Stand-Out
Tab
Installing Bottom Mounting
Screws
1. Locate two bottom mounting holes.
These holes are near bottom on back
panel of heater (see Figure 17).
2. Mark screw locations on wall.
3. Remove heaterfrom mountingbracket.
4. If installing bottom mounting screws
into hollow or solid wall, install wall
anchors. Follow steps 1 through 4 un-
der Attaching To Wall Anchor Method.
If installing bottom mounting screw
into wall stud, drill holes at marked lo-
cations using 9/64" drill bit.
5. Replace heater onto mounting bracket.
6. Place spacers between bottom mount-
ing holes and wall anchor or drilled
hole.
7. Hold spacer in place with one hand.
With otherhand, insertmounting screw
through bottom mounting hole and
spacer. Place tip of screw in opening
of wall anchor or drilled hole.
8. Tighten both screws until heater is
firmly secured to wall. Do not over
tighten.
Note: Do not replace front panel at this
time. Replace front panel after making
gas connections and checking for leaks
(see pages 12-13).
Figure 17 - Installing Bottom Mounting
Screws
B. MOUNTING HEATER ON
OPTIONAL HEARTH BASE
WARNING: If installing the
GHB802 or GHB802A base on
heater, and using with a GA se-
ries heater blower accessory
alongwithaGS601surroundora
GM800 or GM900 series mantel,
thesurroundormantelclearance
to back wall should be 3/4 inch.
This will improve flame appear-
anceandcombustion.Thisspace
is not necessary if using a
GHB802B or GHB802C hearth
base. Use only a GHB802B or
GHB802C hearth base if using a
GA series heater blower acces-
sorywithaGM700seriesmantel.
Toolsneeded: #2Phillipsscrewdriver, slot-
ted screwdriver, and electric drill (if secur-
ing base to floor)
The optional hearth base kit includes the
following:
• Hearth Base
• 4 Wood Screws
• 4 Sheet Metal Screws
• Brass Base Trim
• Hearth Insert
• 4 Anchors
• 2 Brass Screws

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Note: It is an option to secure “A” model
hearth base to floor. You must secure the
“B”and“C”modelhearthbases tofloor.To
secure hearth base to floor, follow instruc-
tions under Securing Hearth Base to Floor,
below.If not securing hearth base to floor,
proceed to Mounting Heater to Optional
Hearth Base.
INSTALLATION
Continued
Base
Holes for Securing
Heater to Floor
Shipping
Screw
Bottom of Heater
Sheet Metal Screw
Mounting Holes
Brass Base
Trim
Continued
Hearth Insert
Screw
Figure 18 - Attaching Heater to Hearth Base
Figure 19 - Placing Hearth Insert on Heater Base and Attaching Brass Base Trim
Mounting Heater to Optional
Hearth Base
1. Lay heater on its back on a table with
the bottom of heater overhanging the
edge of the table.
2. Remove 2 shipping screws in bottom
of heater. Discard shipping screws.
3. Line upmountingholesontop ofhearth
basewithholes inbottom ofheater (see
Figure 18).
4. Using a Phillips screwdriver, secure
hearth base to heater with four sheet
metal screws (see Figure 18).
5. Stand heater up on base.
6. Place hearth insert in hearth base as
shown in Figure 19.
7. Assemble brass trim (see steps 1
through 7 under Assembling and At-
taching Brass Trim, page 4).
8. Slide base trim on heater base. Attach
brasstrim tobase withtwo brassscrews
included as shown in Figure 19.
Securing Hearth Base to Floor
1. Position hearthbase indesired location.
Markholesfor drilling(See Figure18).
Remove hearth base.
2. For carpeted floor, make a small cut
with a sharp knife at marked locations
before drilling.
If securing to a wood floor, drill a 3/4"
deep hole using a 1/8" diameter drill
bit. Do not use anchors in wood floors.
If securing to a concrete floor, drill a
1 3/8" deep hole using a 1/4" diam-
eter concrete drill bit. Completely in-
sert anchors into each hole.
3. Mount heater to hearth base following
steps under Mounting Heater to Op-
tional Hearth Base. After mounting
heater, position heater and hearth base
over drilled holes. With slotted screw-
driver, secure hearth base to floor with
four wood screws.

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INSTALLATION
Continued
C. MOUNTING HEATER WITH
OPTIONAL HEARTH BASE
(WHERE APPLICABLE) TO
OPTIONAL MANTEL. See
instructions included with
mantel kit.
Assembling Mantel
IMPORTANT: Only use the optional man-
tels specified in this manual. See Accesso-
ries, page 20 for proper mantel kits. This
heaterisonly approvedfor usewith models
GMF800/GMU801 series, GM900F/
GM901Useries,GM902F/GM903Useries,
and GM700F/GM701U series mantel kits.
UsinganyothermantelwillvoidtheA.G.A.
approval for this heater. Only use models
GMF800/GMU801 series, GM900F/
GM901U series, GM902F/GM903U series
andGM700F/GM701Useries mantelswith
this heater. Do not use these mantels with
any other product. Before installing, all
mantels except the GM902F/GM903U se-
ries mantel, the heater must be mounted on
the optional hearth base.
Installing Mantel to Heater
WARNING: If installing the
GHB802 or GHB802A base on
heater, and using with a GA se-
ries heater blower accessory
alongwithaGS601surroundora
GM800 or GM900 series mantel,
thesurroundormantelclearance
to back wall should be 3/4 inch.
This will improve flame appear-
anceandcombustion.Thisspace
is not necessary if using a
GHB802B or GHB802C hearth
base. Use only a GHB802B or
GHB802C hearth base if using a
GA series heater blower acces-
sorywithaGM700seriesmantel.
CONNECTING TO
GAS SUPPLY
NOTICE: A qualified service per-
son must connect heater to gas
supply. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never connect
heater to private (non-utility) gas
wells. This gas is commonly
known as wellhead gas.
IMPORTANT: Check gas line pressure be-
fore connecting heater to gas line. Gas line
pressure must be no greater than 14 inches
of water. If gas line pressure is higher,
heater regulator damage could occur.
CAUTION: Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Inter-
nally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
yourlocalcodes.Usepipeof1/2"
or greater diameter to allow
proper gas volume to heater. If
pipe is too small, undue loss of
pressure will occur.
Installation must include a manual shutoff
valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap.
Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge
hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from
heater (see Figure 20).
Tee Joint
Reducer
Bushing to
1/8" NPT
1/8" NPT
Plug Tap
Test
Gauge
Connection *
Tee Joint
Pipe
Nipple
Cap
Sediment
Trap
Pressure
Regulator
3/8" NPT
Pipe Nipple
Ground
Union
Joint
Heater
Cabinet
3" Minimum
Note: Burner bracket
not shown for clarity
Manual Shutoff Valve *
From Gas Meter
(4" W.C. to 10.5" W.C. Pressure)
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads. This will prevent excess sealant
fromgoing intopipe. Excesssealant inpipe
could result in clogged heater valves.
CAUTION:Usepipejointseal-
ant that is resistant to liquid pe-
troleum (LP) gas.
Installsedimenttrapinsupplylineasshown
in Figure 20. Locate sediment trap where it
is within reach for cleaning. Locate sedi-
menttrapwhere trappedmatter isnot likely
to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture
and contaminants. This keeps them from
going into heater controls. If sediment trap
is not installed or is installed wrong, heater
may not run properly.
IMPORTANT: Holdpressureregulatorwith
wrench when connecting it to gas piping
and/or fittings.
* An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable
alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual
shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 20.
Figure 20 - Gas Connection

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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 a
mixture of liquid soap and water
toalljoints.Bubblesformingshow
a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
PRESSURE TESTING GAS
SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2
PSIG
1. Disconnect heater and its individual
manual 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
manual shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by ei-
ther using compressed air or
opening main gas valve located on or
near gas meter.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping
system. Apply mixture of liquid soap
and water to gas joints. Bubbles form-
ing show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less
Than 1/2 PSIG
1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Fig-
ure 21).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei-
ther using compressed air or opening
main gas valve located on or near gas
meter.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to
manual shutoff valve (see Figure 22).
Apply mixture of liquid soap and wa-
ter to gas joints. Bubbles forming show
a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
ON
POSITION
OFF
POSITION
Open
Closed
Manual
Shutoff Valve
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
Thermostat Gas Valve Location
Figure 21 - Manual Shutoff Valve
Gas Meter
Figure 22 - Checking Gas Joints
PRESSURE TESTING
HEATER GAS
CONNECTIONS
1. Open manual shutoff valve (see Fig-
ure 21).
2. Open main gas valve located on or near
gas meter.
3. Make sure control knob of heater is in
the OFF position.
4. Check all joints from manual shutoff
valve to thermostat gas valve (see Fig-
ure 22). Apply mixture of liquid soap
and water to gas joints. Bubbles form-
ing show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light heater (see Operating Heater,
pages 14 through 15). Check all other
internal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off heater (seeTo Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 15).
8. Replace front panel.

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OPERATING
HEATER
Pilot Burner
Thermocouple
Figure 24 - Pilot
7. Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot.After 30
seconds, release control knob.
• Ifcontrolknobdoesnotpopupwhen
released, contact a qualified service
person or gas supplier for repairs.
Note: If pilot goes out, repeat steps
3through7.Thisheaterhasasafety
interlock system. Wait one (1)
minute before lighting pilot again.
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 23 - Control Knob In The OFF
Position
PILOT
LO
OFF
HI
IGNITOR
Control Knob
Ignitor Button
1. STOP! Read the safety information
above.
2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is
fully open.
3. Turn control knob clockwise
to the OFF position.
4. Wait five(5)minutes toclearout any
gas. Then smell for gas, including
near the floor. If you smell gas,
STOP! Follow “B” in the safety in-
formation. If you don’t smell gas, go
to the next step.
5. Turn control knob counterclockwise
to PILOT position. Press in
control knob for five (5) seconds (see
Figure 23).
Note: You may be running this
heater for the first time after
hooking up to gas supply. If so, the
control knob may need to be
pressedin for 30 seconds.Thiswill
allow air to bleed from the gas
system.
6. With control knob pressed in, push
downandreleaseignitorbutton.This
will light pilot. The pilot is attached
tothefrontofburner.Ifneeded,keep
pressing ignitor button until pilot
lights.
Note: If pilot does not stay lit, refer
to Troubleshooting, pages 17
through19.Alsocontactaqualified
service person or gas supplier for
repairs. Until repairs are made,
lightpilot withmatch.Tolightpilot
with match, see Manual Lighting
Procedure, page 15.
Ignitor Electrode
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE
LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not fol-
low these instructions exactly, a
fireorexplosionmayresultcaus-
ing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
A. Thisappliancehasapilotwhich must
belighted byhand.Whenlightingthe
pilot, follow these instructions ex-
actly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all
aroundtheapplianceareaforgas. Be
suretosmellnext tothe floorbecause
some gas is heavier than air and will
settle on the floor.
WHATTODOIFYOUSMELLGAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric switch;
do not use any phone in your
building.
• Immediatelycallyourgassupplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow
the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
C. Useonlyyourhandtopushinor turn
thegascontrolknob.Neveruse tools.
If the knob will not push in or turn
by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a
qualified service technician or gas
supplier. Force or attempted repair
may result in a fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part
has been under water. Immediately
call a qualified service technician to
inspect the appliance and to replace
any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been un-
der water.
8. Turn control knob counterclockwise
C-clockwise
todesiredheating level.The
mainburnershould light.Setcontrol
knob to any heat level between HI
and LO.
CAUTION:Donottrytoadjust
heating levels by using the
manual shutoff valve.

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TO TURN OFF
GAS TO
APPLIANCE
OPERATING
HEATER
Continued
Shutting Off Heater
1. Turncontrolknob clockwise
Clockwise
to the OFF position.
2. Turn off all electric power to the ap-
pliance if service is to be performed.
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot
stays lit)
1. Turn control knob clockwise
Clockwise
to the PILOT position.
THERMOSTAT
CONTROL
OPERATION
The thermostatic control used on this
heaterdiffersfromstandardthermostats.
Standardthermostatssimplyturnonand
off the burner. The thermostat used on
this heater senses the room temperature.
Thethermostatadjuststheamountofgas
flow to the burner. This increases or de-
creasestheburnerflameheight.Attimes
the room may exceed the set tempera-
ture. If so, the burner will shut off. The
burner will cycle back on when room
temperature drops below the set tem-
perature.
The control knob can be set to any heat
level between HI and LO.
Note: The thermostat sensing bulb mea-
sures the temperature of air near the
heatercabinet.Thismaynotalwaysagree
with room temperature (depending on
housing construction, installation loca-
tion, room size, open air temperatures,
etc.). Frequent use of your heater will let
you determine your own comfort levels.
MANUAL
LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
1. Remove front panel (see Figure 2,
page 3).
2. Follow steps1through5underLight-
ing Instructions, page 14.
3. With control knob pressed in, strike
match. Hold match to pilot until pi-
lot lights.
4. Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot.After 30
seconds, release control knob.
5. Replace front panel.
GRH/OV 009GOOD PILOT
GRH/OV 008BAD PILOT/LP
Figure 25 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
Thermocouple
Thermocouple
INSPECTING
BURNER
Figure 26 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
Pilot Burner
Pilot Burner
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame
pattern often.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
Figure 25 shows a correct pilot flame pat-
tern. Figure 26 shows an incorrect pilot
flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is
not touching the thermocouple. This will
cause the thermocouple to cool. When the
thermocouple cools, the heater will shut
down.
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as
shown in Figure 26
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas
to Appliance).
• see Troubleshooting, pages 17
through 19.
BURNER FLAME PATTERN
Figure 27, page 16 shows a correct burner
flame pattern. Figure 28, page 16 shows an
incorrect burner flame pattern. The incor-
rect burner flame pattern shows yellow tip-
ping of the flame. It also shows the flame
higher than one inch above the log.
Note: When using the heater the first time,
the flame will be yellow for approximately
one hour until the log cures.
WARNING: If yellow tipping
occurs, your heater could pro-
duce increased levels of carbon
monoxide. If burner flame pat-
ternshowsyellowtipping,follow
instructions on page 16.
NOTICE: Do not mistake orange
flames with yellow tipping. Dirt
or other fine particles enter the
heater and burn causing brief
patches of orange flame.
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CORRECT FLAME PATTERN
AT HIGH POSITION
INCORRECT FLAME PATTERN
AT HIGH POSITION
Yellow
Tipping
Top of
Flame
About One
Inch Above
Logs
If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 28
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance, page 15).
• see Troubleshooting, pages 17 through 19.
INSPECTING
BURNER
Continued
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Turn off heater
and let cool before cleaning.
CAUTION: You must keep
control areas, burner, and circu-
lating air passageways of heater
clean. Inspect these areas of
heater before each use. Have
heaterinspectedyearlybyaquali-
fied service person. Heater may
needmorefrequentcleaningdue
to excessive lint from carpeting,
bedding material, etc.
ODS/PILOT AND BURNER
• Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized
air, or small, soft bristled brush to
clean.
CABINET
Air Passageways
• Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized
air to clean.
Exterior
• Use a soft cloth dampened with a
mild soap and water mixture. Wipe
the cabinet to remove dust.
Figure 28 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern
Figure 27 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern
SPECIFICATIONS
Btu (Variable) 14,000/28,000
Type Gas Natural Only
Ignition Piezo
Pressure Regulator Setting 3" W.C.
Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) *
Maximum 10.5"
Minimum 5"
Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)
Heater 23.75 x 25.9 x 8.5
Carton 25.8 x 28.7 x 10.1
Weight (pounds)
Heater 29
Shipping 35
* For purposes of input adjustment

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TROUBLE
SHOOTING
Note: All Trouble Shooting items are listed
in order of operation.
WARNING: Turn off and unplug heater and let cool before servicing.
Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater.
CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/
pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit.
1. Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff
valve closed
2. Control knob not in PILOT position
3. Control knob not pressed in while in
PILOT position
4. Air in gas lines when installed
5. ODS/pilot is clogged
6. Gas regulator setting is not correct
1. Turn on gas supply or open manual
shutoff valve
2. Turn control knob to PILOT position
3. Press in control knob while in PILOT
position
4. Continue holding down control knob.
Repeat igniting operation until air is
removed
5. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 16) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly
6. Replace gas regulator
REMEDY
1. Replace ignitor
2. Replace ignitor
3. Reconnect ignitor cable
4. Free ignitor cable if pinched by any
metal or tubing. Keep ignitor cable dry
5. Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to
heater cabinet. Nut is located inside
heater cabinet at top
6. Replace ignitor cable
7. Replace piezo ignitor
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong
2. Ignitor electrode broken
3. Ignitor electrodenot connectedto ignitor
cable
4. Ignitor cable pinched or wet
5. Piezo ignitor nut is loose
6. Broken ignitor cable
7. Bad piezo ignitor
When ignitor button is pressed, there is
spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition
OBSERVED PROBLEM
When ignitor button is pressed, there is no
spark at ODS/pilot
ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when
control knob is released 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 2. Control knobnot pressedin longenough
3. Safety interlock system has been
triggered
4. Manual shutoff valve not fully open
5. Thermocouple connection loose at
control valve
6. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple,
which allows thermocouple to cool,
causing pilot flame to go out. This
problem could be caused by one or both
of the following:
A) Low gas pressure
B) Dirty or partially clogged ODS/
pilot
7. Thermocouple damaged
8. Control valve damaged
1. Press in control knob fully
2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control
knob pressed in 30 seconds
3. Wait one minute for safety interlock
systemto reset.Repeatignitionoperation
4. Fully open manual shut-off valve
5. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4
turn more
6. A) Contact local natural gas company
B) Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 16) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly
7. Replace thermocouple
8. Replace control valve
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REMEDY
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page16) orreplace burner
orifice
2. Replace burner orifice
3. Contact local natural gas company
1. Contact local natural gas company
2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page16) orreplace burner
orifice
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page16) or replace burner
orifice
2. Replace burner
3. Replace gas regulator
1. Check burner for dirt and debris. If
found, clean burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 16)
2. Replace gas regulator
1. Problem will stop after a few hours of
operation
1. Turn control knob to LO position and
let warm up for a minute
2. Operateburneruntil airis removedfrom
line. Have gas line checked by local
natural gas company
3. Observe minimum installation
clearances (see Figure 10, page 8)
4. Clean burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page16) orreplace burner
orifice
TROUBLE
SHOOTING
Continued
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit
Delayed ignition of burner
Burner backfiring during combustion
Yellow flame during burner combustion
Slight smoke or odor during initial opera-
tion
Heater produces a whistling noise when
burner is lit
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Burner orifice is clogged
2. Burner orifice diameter is too small
3. Inlet gas pressure is too low
1. Manifold pressure is too low
2. Burner orifice is clogged
1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged
2. Burner damaged
3. Gas regulator defective
1. Not enough air
2. Gas regulator defective
1. Residues from manufacturing processes
1. Turning control knob to HI position
when burner is cold
2. Air in gas line
3. Air passageways on heater blocked
4. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice

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When gas pressure is too low
• pilot will not stay lit
• burner(s) will have delayed ignition
• heater will not produce specified heat
TROUBLE
SHOOTING
Continued
TECHNICAL
SERVICE
You may have further questions about in-
stallation, operation, or Trouble Shooting.
Ifso,contactDESA International’sTechni-
calService Departmentat1-800-323-5190.
WARNING: 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.
• Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor’sphone.Followthe
gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
IMPORTANT: Operating heater where im-
puritiesinairexistmaycreateodors.Clean-
ingsupplies,paint,paintremover,cigarette
smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or
textiles, etc., create fumes. These fumes
may mix with combustion air and create
odors.
SERVICE HINTS When gas quality is bad
• pilot will not stay lit
•burner(s) willproduce flamesand soot
• heater will backfire when lit
Youmayfeelyourgaspressureistoolowor
gas quality is bad. If so, contact your local
natural gas supplier.
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise
just after burner is lit or shut off
Heater produces unwanted odors
Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates)
Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF
position
Gas odor during combustion
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Metal expanding while heating or
contracting while cooling
1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair
spray, glues, etc. (see IMPORTANT
statement above)
2. Gas leak. See Warning statement at
top of page
1. Not enough fresh air is available
2. Low line pressure
3. ODS/pilot is partially clogged
1. Gas leak. See Warning statement at
top of page
2. Control valve defective
1. Foreign matter between control valve
and burner
2. Gas leak. See Warning statement at
top of page
REMEDY
1. This is common with most heaters. If
noise is excessive, contact qualified
service person
1. Ventilate room. Stop using odor causing
products while heater is running
2. Locate and correct all leaks (see
Checking Gas Connections, page 13)
1. Open windowand/ordoorforventilation
2. Contact local natural gas company
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 16)
1. Locate and correct all leaks (see
Checking Gas Connections, page 13)
2. Replace control valve
1. Take apart gas tubing and remove
foreign matter
2. Locate and correct all leaks (see
Checking Gas Connections, page 13)

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GAS RESIDENTIAL HEATERS
®
REPLACEMENT
PARTS
Note: Use only original replacement parts.
Thiswillprotectyourwarrantycoveragefor
parts replaced under warranty.
Parts Under Warranty
Contactauthorized dealersofthis product.If
theycan’tsupplyoriginalreplacementpart(s),
callDESAInternational’sTechnicalService
Department at 1-800-323-5190 for referral
information.
When calling DESA International, have
ready
• your name
• your address
• model number of your heater
• how heater was malfunctioning
• type of gas used (propane/LP or
natural gas)
• purchase date
Usually,wewillaskyoutoreturnthedefec-
tive part to the factory.
Parts Not Under Warranty
Contact authorized dealers of this product.
If they can’t supply original replacement
part(s), call DESA International’s Parts
Department at 1-800-972-7879 for referral
information.
When calling DESA International, have
ready
• model number of your heater
• the replacement part number
MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE - GA5010
Manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap.
HEARTH BASE - GHB802 Series
For locating heater on the floor.
Includes brass trim. Complete installa-
tion instructions included. Required
with all mantels except GM902F/
GM903U Series.
ACCESSORIES
Purchasetheseheateraccessoriesfromyour
local dealer. If they can not supply these
accessoriescallDESAInternational’sSales
Department at 1-800-458-2472 for infor-
mation. You can also write to the address
listed on the back page of this manual.
FAN KITS
GA3100A - Manually Controlled
GA3200TA - Thermostatically
Controlled
Provides better heat distribution. Makes
heatermoreefficient.Completeinstallation
and operating instructions included.