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    For more information, visit www .desatech.com W ARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-           ?[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 2 SAFETY INFORMA TION T ABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information ............................................... 2 Local Codes......................................................... 4 Product Identication ........................................... 5 Unpacking............................................................[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 3 W ARNING: Do not allow fans                         ?[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 4 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indica ted on the rating plate. Thi s appli ance 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 (propane/LP units only). 3. If you smell gas • shut off ga[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 5 PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly Log Set Base Assembly Front Burner Rear Burner T op Louver Assembly Fireplace Hood Bottom Louver Assembly Screen Assembly T op Outer Casing Figu re 2 - F irep lace UNP ACKING CAUTION: Do not remove the        ?[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 6 AIR FOR COMB USTION AND VENTILA TION                  - ?[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 7 AIR FOR COMB USTION AND VENTILA TION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEA TER LOCA TION    Use this work sheet to determine if you have a conned or unc[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 8 VENTILA TION AIR   This fresh air would come from an adjoining un - conned space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconned space, you must provide two perma - nent openings: one within 12" of the[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 9 W AR NI NG : T h es e m o d e l s h a v e                                                 [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 10 4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of top trim (see Figure 6). 5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim in slot on mitered edge of side trim (see Figure 6). 6. While rmly holding edges of trim together, tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver . 7. Re[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 1 1 INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 9 - Placing Hearth Base Accessory Against Wall Electrical Outlet Hearth Base Rigid Pipe and Gas Shutoff V alve Gas Line Access Hole Figure 10 - Installing Cabinet Mantel Cabinet Mantel Figure 1 1 - Location of Nailing Flanges Nailing Flanges 5. Route exible gas line through access[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 12 1. Fr ame in ro ug h o pe ni ng . Us e d im en sio ns sho wn in Fi gu re 1 3 f or the r ough op eni ng . If ins ta ll in g in a cor ne r, u se dim en si on s sho wn i n F igu re 1 4 fo r th e ro ug h op en in g. T he h ei gh t is 33 " wh ic h is t he s am e as t he w al l op en in g ab ov e. 2. If using blower,[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 13                ?[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 14 INST ALLA TION Continued Installation must include an equipment 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 replace (see Figure 18). IMPORT ANT : Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location. The equipment shuto[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 15    -        and external to unit, for leaks  ?[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 16  CONNECTIONS 1. Op en eq uipm ent sh ut of f v al ve (se e Fig ur e 2 1, pa ge 1 5) . 2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open propane/LP supply tank valve. 3. Make sure control knob of [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 17 INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 26 - Installing Fireplace Screen Notches Screws for Mounting Screen Figure 25 - Installing T op Logs Middle Right Log Middle Left Log Bottom Log Pin on Front Left Log 7. Install replace screen by slipping notches of replace screen over screws on front of replace (see Figure 2[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 18 LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS               - [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 19 OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued MANUAL LIGHTING  1. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting Instructions , page 18. 2. Depress control knob and light pilot with match. 3. Keep cont ro l kno b pr esse d in for 30 second s afte r lighti ng pilot. After 30 second s, relea se control knob. Now [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 20                    ?[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 21 LOGS • If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to Install- ing Logs, pages 16, to properly replace logs. • Replace log(s) if broke n or chipp ed (dime-siz ed or larger). Figure 34 - Pilot Inlet Air Hole Burner T ube Pilot Assembly Pilot Air Inlet Hole Ports/ Slots CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued SPECIFICA TION[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 22  1 . Ignitor electrode not con - nected to ignitor cable 2. Ignitor cable pinched or wet 3. Piezo ignitor nut is loose 4. Broken ignitor cable 5. Bad piezo ignitor 6. Ignitor electrode broken 7. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong 1. Gas suppl y tur ned off or eq uip - ment s[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 23 TROUBLESHOO TING Continued  1. Co nt rol k nob n o t fu ll y pr es sed i n 2. Control knob not pressed in long enough 3. Equipment shutoff valve not fully open 4. Pilot ame not touching ther - mocouple, which allows ther - mocouple to cool, causing pilot flame to go out. [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 24  1. Residues from manufacturing processes and logs curing 1. Not enough combustion/ven - tilation air 1. Turning control knob to HI position when burners are cold 2. Air in gas line 3. Air passageways on heater blocked 4 . Dirty or partially clogged burner orice(s) 1 . Wh[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 25  1. Heater burning vapors from pa in t, ha ir sp ra y , gl ue s, cl ea ne rs , ch em ic al s, ne w ca rpet , et c. ( Se e IM PO R T ANT s ta te me nt a bo ve ) 2. Low fuel supply (propane/LP only) 3. G a s l e a k . S e e        ?[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 26 ACCESSORIES NOTICE: All accessories may     Purcha se these rebox accessorie s from your local dealer . If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA ’ s Sales Department at 1-866-672[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 27  All Models. Y our vent-free gas appliance requires regular cleaning and maintenance to prevent per - formance problems. This kit gives you the tools and instruction s to make it easy to clean all critical areas of your appliance. ?[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 28 1 1 13 23 17 9 4 6 10 18 7 8 1a 1b 1f 1c 1d 1e 15 3 2 19 22 20 16 21 12 12 24 18 25 14 26 5 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN  [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 29 P ARTS LIST This list contains replaceable parts used in your rebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual.        1a 1 13621-07 Front Log Right • • 1 1b 1 [...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 30 ILL USTRA TED P ARTS BREAKDOWN   1 2 3 4 16 16 6 12 18 10 10 7 13 16 26 24 16 23 25 20 24 24 21 16 16 7 17 14 5 16 16 15 8 9 19 22 11 11 11[...]

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    www .desatech.com 1 19303-01A 31 P ARTS LIST   This list contains replaceable parts used in your rebox. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual.     ?[...]

  • Page 32

    LIMITED WARRANTY VENT -FREE GAS FIREPLACE SY STEM DESA Heating Products warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years from the date of rst purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintaine d in accordance with all applicable instructions. T o make a claim under [...]