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    UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) GAS COMP A CT CLASSIC HEARTH ® DU AL BURNER FIREPLA CE OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANU AL Sav e this manual for future reference. For more information, visit www .desatech.com THERMOST A T MODELS VDCFTNA AND VDCFTP A REMOTE-READ Y MODELS VDCFRP A AND VDCFRNA Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Accessor[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 2 W ARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer , service agency or the gas supplier . W ARNING: [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 3 SAFETY INFORMA TION WAR NI NG: Thi s pro duc t con- ta in s an d/ or ge ne ra te s ch em ic als kno wn to the S tate of Ca lifo rni a to cau se can cer or b irt h d efe cts or ot her rep rod uct ive har m. IMPORT ANT : Read this owner ’ s man ual caref ully and comple tely before trying to assemble, op- erate or se[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 4 SAFETY INFORMA TION Continued 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This ap - pliance is not convertible for use with other gases. 2. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) in - side any structure. Locate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors. 3. If you smell gas • shut [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 5 PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Ignitor Button Screen Fireplace Cabinet Log Control Knob Figure 1 - V ent-Free Compact Dual Flame Fireplace O F F P I L O T O N H I L O Hood Fireplace Cabinet Logs Ignitor Button Remote Control (Optional) Control Knob Hood OPTIONAL REMO TE CONTROL A CCESSORIES (For Remote-Ready Models Only) Th[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 6 HOOD ASSEMBL Y WARNING: Always have sc ree n in pla ce be for e ope rat i ng fir epl ac e. T hi s pre ve nts ex ce s- si ve te mp er at ure s on fi re pl ac e su rfa ce s. W AR N I N G : Fa il ur e t o po si ti o n t h e p ar ts in ac c o r da nc e wi th th e s e d i ag ra ms or fa il ur e to us e on ly p a rt s sp[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 7 PROVIDING ADEQUA TE VENTILA TION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFP A 54, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and V entilation. All spaces in homes fall into one of the three fol - lowing ventilation classifications: 1. Unusually T ight Construction 2. Unconfined Space 3. Confined [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 8 AIR FOR COMB USTION AND VENTILA TION Continued Example: Gas water heater _________ Btu/Hr V ent-free fireplace _________ Btu/Hr T otal _________ Btu/Hr 4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used. __ __ __ __ _ B t u/ Hr ( ma xi mu m t he s pa ce c a n su pp or t) __ __ [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 9 INST ALLA TION NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supplemental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your pri- mary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater . This will help cir cula te[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 10 INST ALLA TION ITEMS Before installing fireplace, 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 [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 1 1 INST ALLA TION Continued BUIL T -IN FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. An optional trim kit accessory is available (see Accessories, page 40). Trim will extend past sides of [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 12 15" 18" 21" 23" 2 1 / 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. 10. If using optional trim kit, install the trim after final finishing and/or painting of wall. See instructions [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 13 4. Place man tel aroun d fireplac e on ba se (see Figure 12). 5. Assemble perimeter trim kit. See Assembling Perimeter T rim . 6. Firmly snap perimeter trim kit on shoulder screws. Shoulder screws are located on fire - place cabinet (see Figure 12). 7. Align perimeter trim kit for flush fit around opening. 8. Ce[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 14 INST ALLA TION Continued 3 2 1 O F F P I L O T O N H I L O Figure 14 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly (Remote-Ready Unit Shown) Wire Harness Blower Bracket Assembly Screw Wire Harness Switch Wiring Routing Hole in Baffle Switch Plate Remote/ Blower Bracket Power Cord Lower Louver Door Blower Mounting Holes Figu[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 15 INST ALLA TION Continued Red Red Fan Switch (Auto/Off/On) Blue Blue Thermostat Switch (N.O.) Green White Green White On 1 10/1 15 V . A.C. Blower Motor Black Of f 1 2 3 Auto Figure 18 - Wiring Diagram For Blower Accessory Built-In Installation 3 2 1 O F F P I L O T O N H I L O Blower Bracket Assembly Screw Wire Harn[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 16 Installation must include an equipment shutoff va lv e, un io n and pl ug ged 1/8" NPT tap. Loca te NPT tap within reach for test gauge hook up. NPT tap must be upst ream fro m he ater (see Fig ure 20). IMPORT ANT : Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location. The equipment shutoff valve is for tu[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 17 INST ALLA TION Continued W e recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 20, page 16. Locate sedime nt trap where it is within reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and heater . Locate sediment trap where trapped mat - ter is not likely to freeze. A sedimen[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 18 INST ALLA TION Continued CAUTION: Make sure exter- nal regulator has been installed betwe en propane/ LP supply and fireplace. See guidelines under Connecting to Gas Supply , page 16. Pr es su re T es tin g Ga s S upp ly P ipin g Sy ste m T est Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect appliance with [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 19 OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES Remote-Ready Models Only ([C]GHRCB Series & [C]GHRCTB Series) Installing Receiver 1. Disconnect wires from the control valve (see Figure 26) . 2. Locate the battery clip mounted on the back of the receiver (see Figure 27). 3. Slide 9-volt battery (not includ[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 20 INST ALLA TION Continued 2. Connect one terminal of 25 ft. wire to the “TH” terminal on the control valve. Connect the other terminal to the “THTP” terminal on the control valve. See Figure 31. 3. Route the 25 ft. wire to a convenient location to mount your thermostat (no outside wall). IMP OR T ANT : The wi[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 21 IMPORT ANT : The wire may be shortened but must not be lengthened. 4. Connect one bare wire end to each of the terminals of the provided wall switch. 5. Install the wall switch and cover in the wall. INST ALLING LOG SET AND SCREEN 1. Remove log packaging material and discard packaging. Gently place log over burner ([...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 22 Not e: Y ou may be runnin g this fire place for the first time after hooking up to gas sup - ply . If so, the control knob may need to be pressed in for 30 seconds or more. This will allow air to bleed fr om the gas system. • If control knob does not pop out when re lea sed, con tact a qualifi ed serv ice pers [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 23 OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued OPERA TING BLOWER This blower has three settings: ON, OFF and AUT O. In the ON posi tion , the blowe r will oper - ate constantly . In the OFF position, the blower will not operate. In the AUTO position, the blower will start when the thermostat senses a sufficient increase in fir eb[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 24 OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued 5. Press in and turn control knob counter- clockwise t o t he PI LOT pos iti on. Press in control knob for five (5) seconds (see Figure 39). Not e: Y ou may be runnin g this fire place for the first time after hooking up to gas sup - ply . If so, the control knob may need to be pres[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 25 OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued OPTIONAL HAND-HELD REMOTE OPERA TION Note: All remote control accessories must be purchased separately (see A c c es s o ri e s , page 40). Follow instructions included with the remote contr ol. NOTICE: Y ou must light the pilot before using the hand-held re- mote control unit. See Lig[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 26 OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued Note : Do not l eave the hand -hel d rem ote in t he AUT O mod e clo se to th e fir epla ce. The ra dian t hea t fro m the fire pla ce wil l turn off the fir epl ace . Ide ally , plac e the hand- held re mote in the cente r of t he r oom fa cing tow ards the fir epla ce. Note: Do n[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 27 INSPECTING B URNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pat- terns often. PILOT FLAME P A TTERN Figure 46 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 47 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the ther- mocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 28 W e also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt. T o clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI. Y our local computer store, hardware store or home center may carry compressed air in a can. Y ou can use a vacuu m cleane r in the blow[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 29 TROUBLESHOO TING W AR NI NG : T u r n of f an d u n pl ug fir ep la ce an d l e t co o l be fo r e se rv i c i n g. On ly a qua lifi ed se rvi ce pe r so n s ho ul d s er vic e and re pa ir fire pl ace . CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. Note: [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 30 POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 3. Safety interlock system has been triggered 4. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open 5. Pilot flame not touching ther - mocouple, which allows ther - mocouple to cool, causing pilot flame to go out. This problem could [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 31 TROUBLESHOO TING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Residues from manufacturing processes and log curing 2. Not enough air 3. Gas regulator defective 1. Turning control knob to HI position when burner is cold 2. Air in gas line 3. Air passageways on fireplace blocked 4 . Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 1 . When[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 32 TROUBLESHOO TING Continued WA RNI NG : I f y ou sm ell g as • 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. Fol- low the gas supplier ’ s instructions.[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 33 SPECIFICA TIONS Thermostat Models: VDCFTP A VDCFTNA Btu/Hr 17/26,000 17/26,000 T ype Gas Propane/LP Gas Only Natural Gas Only Ignition Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 8" W .C. 3.5" W .C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 14" 10.5" Minimum* 1 1" 5" Dimensions, inches (HxWxD) (inclu[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 34 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN FIREBOX MODELS VDC 8 8 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 1 9 9 10 10 10 16 17 10 10 14 6 3 1 1 12 13 1 1 15 16 18 16 16 16 16 16 16 2 5 16 16 16 16 7 4[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 35 KEY NO. P ART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 ** Outer Casing T op 1 2 ** Baffle 1 3 ** Outer Casing 1 4 104281-02CK Firebox Hood 1 5 ** Firebox T op 1 6 ** Firebox Wrapper 1 7 1 10339-01CK Outer Base 1 8 102635-02 Front Left and Right Sides 2 9 103209-05 Extruded Louver 2 10 098304-02 Screw , PPH AB 6-20 x .38 8 1 1 M1[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 36 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN THERMOST A T MODELS VDCFTP A AND VDCFTNA 8 7 5 6 6 12 2 4 19 18 15 16 9 9 17 1 1 14 3 13 20 9 1 21 10[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 37 P ARTS LIST THERMOST A T MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 42 of this manual. KEY P ART NUMBERS NO. VDCFTP A VDCFTNA DESCRIPTION QTY 1 1 1 1069-01 1 1 1069-01 Dual Burner 1 2 099056-29 099056-34 Inj[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 38 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE-READY MODELS VDCFRNA AND VDCFRP A O F F P I L O T O N H I L O 16 15 15 16 12 12 1 1 9 9 9 10 5 17 18 13 19 2 1 4 3 14 7 6 8 20 Natural Gas Only 9 21 22[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 39 P ARTS LIST REMOTE-READY MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 42 of this manual. KEY P ART NUMBERS NO. VDCFRP A VDCFRNA DESCRIPTION QTY . 1 1 1 1069-01 1 1 1069-01 Dual Burner 1 2 099056-29 099056-34 I[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 40 ACCESSORIES NOTICE: All accessories may not be available for all fireplace models. Pu rch as e the se fire pl ac e acc ess or ie s fro m your loca l dea ler. If they can not supply thes e acce sso ries , cal l DESA Heating Pro duct s at 1-8 66-67 2-60 40 for re - fe rra l info rm ati on . You can als o wri te to t[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 41 ACCESSORIES Continued RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD THERMOST A T REMOTE CONTROL KIT - GHRCTB Fo r al l mod el s. Allows the firepla ce to be operated in a manua lly or thermostati cally controlle d mode. Y ou can turn the fireplace on and off without ever leaving the comfort of your easy chair . RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD RE[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 42 SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is T oo Low • pilot will not stay lit • burners will have delayed ignition • fireplace will not produce specified heat • for propane/LP units, propane/LP gas supply may be low Yo u may feel you r gas pres sure is too low. If so, con- ta ct y ou r lo cal nat ura l o r pr opan[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 13133-01B 43 _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _______________________________________________[...]

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    2701 Industrial Drive P .O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www .desatech.com 1 13133-01 Rev . B 09/04 NOT A UPC 113133 01 LIMITED WARRANTY VENT -FREE COMP ACT CLASSIC HEARTH ® DESA Heating Products 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[...]