Desa LFP33PRA manual

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    Shown with optional cabinet mantel and hearth base. Save this manual for future reference. WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any[...]

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    2 107064 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE LFP33PRA 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[...]

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    3 107064 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code, ANS Z223.1 , also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway N[...]

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    4 107064 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE LFP33PRA AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION 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 owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air[...]

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    5 107064 OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install fireplace plus any adjoining rooms with doorl[...]

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    6 107064 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE LFP33PRA AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must pro- vide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one[...]

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    7 107064 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued Note: Your Comfort Glow fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance instal- lations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear, sides, or top of your fireplace, except where standoff spacers are integrally attached. If standoff spacers are attac[...]

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    8 107064 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE LFP33PRA Figure 9 - Installing Cabinet Mantel INSTALLATION CLEARANCES WARNING: Maintain the mini- mum clearances. If you can, pro- vide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall. CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Conventional installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace [...]

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    9 107064 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 11 - Inserting Fireplace Into Cabinet Mantel Figure 10 - Location of Nailing Flanges Nailing Flanges Continued Actual Framing Height 32 3 / 8 " 33" Front Width 34 5 / 16 " 35 1 / 2 " Depth 16 11 / 16 " 17 3 / 4 " 35 1 / 2 " 17 3 / 4 " 33" Figure 1[...]

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    10 107064 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE LFP33PRA Supplied Firebox Hood Must Be Used at All Times Wire-mesh Screen Firebox Noncombustible Material May Project Off this Surface above the Firebox Hood Mantel Shelf 13" 16" 19" 21" 2 1 /2 " 6" 8" 10" Note: All vertical measurements are from top of fireplace h[...]

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    11 107064 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 18 - Removing Log Base Assembly From Fireplace O F F P I L O T O N H I L O CAUTION: Do not pick up log base assembly by burners. This could damage burners. Only handle base by grates. Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/[...]

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    12 107064 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE LFP33PRA Equipment Shutoff Valve Manual Gas Valve Propane/LP Supply Tank INST ALLA TION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Fig- ure 20). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei- ther using compressed air or opening propane/LP supply ta[...]

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    13 107064 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued WARNING: After installation and periodically thereafter, check to ensure that no flame comes in contact with any log. With the heater set to High, check to see if flames contact any log. If so, re- position logs according to the log installation instructions in this manual. Flames contacting logs [...]

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    14 107064 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE LFP33PRA INST ALLA TION Continued OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND- HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORY RM4 Installing Remote Receiver Unit 1. Disconnect switch wires from the con- trol valve. 2 . Remove screws and nuts attaching switchplate. Save screws and nuts to attach receiver . 3. Remove switch plate (see Figure 2[...]

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    15 107064 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND- HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORY CGHRC and CGHRCT SERIES Installing Remote Receiver Unit 1. Disconnect switch wires from the con- trol valve. 2. Remove screws attaching switchplate. 3. Remove switch plate (see Figure 32). Discard after removing. 4. Install remote receiver unit[...]

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    16 107064 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE LFP33PRA O F F P I L O T O N L O I H AUTO ON OFF LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fire- place screen is installed before running fireplace. NOTICE: During initial operation of new fireplace, burning logs will give off a paper-bur[...]

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    17 107064 OWNER’S MANUAL O F F P I L O T O N L O I H ON OFF REMOTE Figure 39 - Setting the Selector Switch, Control Knob, and Flame Adjustment Knob for Remote Operation Selector Switch in Remote Position(Optional Remote Control) Control Knob in On Position Flame Adjustment Knob WARNING: Make sure the se- lector switch is in the OFF posi- tion whe[...]

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    18 107064 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE LFP33PRA Figure 40 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 41 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 40 shows a correct pilot flame pat- tern. Figure 41 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorr[...]

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    19 107064 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off 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. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- tor cable 2. Ignitor[...]

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    20 107064 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE LFP33PRA OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition burner Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit White powder residue forming withi[...]

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    21 107064 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued 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. • Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. • If you cannot re[...]

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    22 107064 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE LFP33PRA SPECIFICA TIONS LFP33PR Remote Ready Btu (Variable) 20,000/33,000 Type Gas Propane/LP Only Ignition Piezo Pressure Manifold 8.0" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 14" Minimum* 11" Shipping Weight 30 lbs. (24")/32 lbs. (30")/34 lbs. (36”) * For input adjust[...]

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    23 107064 OWNER’S MANUAL REPLACEMENT PA R T S Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product. If they can’t supply original replacement part(s), call DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-800[...]

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    24 107064 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE LFP33PRA CABINET MANTEL ACCESSORY WITH FIREPLACE PERIMETER BRASS TRIM GMC11F Series - Walnut Finished Hardwood Veneer GMC12U Series - Unfinished Hardwood Veneer, Ready to Stain or Paint GMC13F Series - Medium Stained Oak Veneer Mantel features moldings, fluted sides, and medallion. Shown with optional ba[...]

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    25 107064 OWNER’S MANUAL EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 For all models. Equipment shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap. Fits 1/2" NPT pipe. DUPLEX OUTLET KIT GA3555 (Not Shown) Use for built-in installations when hard wir- ing a blower. HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL - RM4 For remote control operation. Installation and limited operation instructio[...]

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    26 107064 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE LFP33PRA ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN REMOTE READY MODEL LFP33PRA 20 30 O F F P I L O T O N H I L O 11 15 29 10 9 7 6 5 1 2 4 3 8 12 7 17 16 28 18 19 24 14 13 19 23 22 26 27 25 21[...]

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    27 107064 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST REMOTE READY MODEL LFP33PRA This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 104937-01 Log #1, Middle 1 2 104938-01 Log #2, Back 1 3 104936-01 Log #3, Front [...]

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    28 107064 UNVENTED PROP ANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE LFP33PRA 1 2 3 4 15 10 11 9 18 6 17 12 16 16 16 7 8 16 16 5 14 16 13 13 13 ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE LFP33PRA[...]

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    29 107064 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST FIREPLACE LFP33PRA This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 23 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 101357-01 Top Outer Casing 1 2 103207-01 Outer Casing 1 3 102758-02CK Right Front Side 1 [...]

  • Page 30

    LIMITED WARRANTY COMFORT GLOW VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions. To make a clai[...]