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DESA INTERNATIONAL
UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
PROPANE/LP GAS FIREPLACE
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
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SECTION PAGE CONTENTS Safety Information ................................................................................... 2 Product Identification .............................................................................. 4 Local Codes ............................................................................................. 5 Unpacking................................................................................................ 5 Product Features ....................................
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WARNINGS Continued WARNING ICON G 001 WARNING: Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous. SAFETY 1. This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate. This INFORMATION appliance is not convertible for use with other gases. 2. Do not place propane supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane supply Continued tank(s) outdoors. 3. If you smell gas • shut off gas supply • do not try to light any appliance • do not touch any electrical switc
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Crossover Log PRODUCT Rear Log Top Middle Log IDENTIFICATION Left Front Branch Rear Burner Front Burner Bottom Right Front Middle Branch Log Base Assembly Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly, Split Oak Set Top Louver Top Outer Assembly Casing Firebox Hood Firebox Support Rear Access Door Screen Side Assembly Access Door Bottom Louver Assembly Figure 2 - Fireplace 4 103280
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Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local LOCAL CODES codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223, also known as 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 1. Place the carton containing the fireplace unit on its back. Hold fireplace and UNPACKING pull the carton and pallet away. Remove tr
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AIR FOR WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 COMBUSTION This heater shall not be installed in a confined space unless provi- sions are provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. AND Read the following instructions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. VENTILATION Today’s homes are built more energy efficient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and cau
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DETERMINING AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION AIR FOR Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space COMBUSTION Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space. AND Space: Includes the room in which you will install fireplace plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills between the rooms. VENTILATION 1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height). Continued Length x Width x Height = ___________________ cu. ft. (volume
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AIR FOR WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 COMBUSTION If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space, provide adequate combus- AND tion and ventilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3. VENTILATION 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 provid
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INSTALLING NOTICE A qualified service person must install fireplace. Follow all local codes. WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 Never install the fireplace • in a bedroom or bathroom • in a recreational vehicle • where curtains, furniture, clothing, or other flammable objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the fireplace • in high traffic areas • in windy or drafty areas WARNING This fireplace has a three-prong, grounded electrical plug. This plug helps protect you against ele
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ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING BRASS TRIM INSTALLING IMPORTANT: If you are recessing the firebox in a wall, do not attach brass trim at this Continued time. See page 13. Note: The instructions below show assembling and attaching brass trim to fireplace. 1. Remove packaging from three pieces of brass trim. 2. Locate four brass screws, two adjusting plates with set screws, and two shims in the hardware packet. 3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 5. 4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/
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INSTALLATION CLEARANCES INSTALLING Continued WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, provide greater clearances from floor, ceiling, and adjoining wall. Carefully follow the instructions below. This will ensure safe installation. Minimum Wall and Ceiling Clearances (see Figure 7) A. Clearances from the side of the fireplace opening to any combustible wall should not be less than 16 inches for a cabinet mantel or 12 inches for a corner installation. B. Clearances f
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3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved INSTALLING flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the manual shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping. See Installing Continued Gas Piping to Fireplace Location, page 15. 4. Place hearth base accessory against wall at installation location. Cut an access hole in hearth top to run flexible gas line to fireplace (see Figure 8). Make sure to locate access ho
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9. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to INSTALLING Gas Supply, page 17. 10. Route blower electrical cord through side or rear access door of fireplace. Plug Continued electrical cord into electrical outlet. 11. Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet mantel. Be careful not to scratch or damage hearth base, cabinet mantel, or any laminate trim on hearth base. Remove protective material from top of hearth base and from front of fireplace (if any). Note:
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If installing in a corner, use dimensions shown in Figure 13 for the rough opening. INSTALLING The height is 33" which is the same as the wall opening above. Continued 39 3/8" 27 7/8" 35 1/2" 55 5/8" Figure 13 - Rough Opening for Installing in Corner 2. Install a properly grounded, three-prong 120 volt electrical outlet at fireplace location. Locate outlet inside the framed enclosure. 3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allo
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Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation INSTALLING If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance Continued between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening. 10" Underside of Mantel Shelf 8" Mantel Shelf 6" 1 2 /2" All minimum distances are in inches 1 1 20" 24 /2" 27 /2" 30" Top of Fireplace Opening Distances to Underside of Mantel Figure 15 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearanc
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The installer must supply an external regulator. The external regulator will reduce INSTALLING incoming gas pressure. You must reduce incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14 inches of water. If you do not reduce incoming gas pressure, heater regulator Continued damage could occur. Install external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 16. Pointing the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet. External Regulator Propane Supply Tank Vent Pointing Down Figure 16 - Ext
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A.G.A. Design-Certified Manual Shutoff Valve INSTALLING With 1/8" NPT Tap* Continued Approved Flexible Gas Line From Gas Meter (5" W.C. to 10.5" W.C. 3" Minimum Pressure) Sediment Trap Tee Joint Pipe Nipple Cap Figure 17 - Gas Connection * Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories, page 34. CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to p
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4. Route flexible gas line from manual shutoff valve into fireplace through side or rear INSTALLING access panel. Route flexible gas supply line through fireplace access door. Continued NOTICE Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections. A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibility from the fire- place. The flexible gas supply line connection to the manual shutoff valve should be accessible. 5. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male threads of gas connector attached
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Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG INSTALLING 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 20). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening main Continued gas valve located on or near gas meter. 3. Check all joints from gas meter to manual shutoff valve (see Figure 21). Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. 4. Correct all leaks at once. Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections 1. Open manual shutoff valve (se
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INSTALLING LOGS (Split Oak Design Models) INSTALLING Continued WARNING Failure to position the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury. Each log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you identify the log when installing. It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with heater. 1. Place front logs (#1L and
