Summary of the content on the page No. 1
DESA INTERNATIONAL
UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
PROPANE GAS FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Manually Controlled
QQQQQQ ¢¢¢¢¢¢
QQQQQQ¢¢¢¢¢¢
QQQQQQ ¢¢¢¢¢¢
QQQQQQ¢¢¢¢¢¢
QQQQQQ¢¢¢¢¢¢
QQQQQQ¢¢¢¢¢¢
¢¢¢¢¢¢ QQQQQQ
QQQQQQQQQQ¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢¢¢¢ QQQQQQ QQQ¢¢¢
Shown with optional
¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ QQQQQQQQQQ ¢¢¢¢¢¢QQQQQQ QQQ¢¢¢ cabinet mantel, hearth
®
base, and trim
QQQQQQQQQQ ¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢¢ QQQ ¢¢¢
accessories.
WARNING:
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
SECTION PAGE CONTENTS Safety Information ................................................................................... 2 Product Identification .............................................................................. 4 Local Codes ............................................................................................. 5 Unpacking................................................................................................ 5 Product Features ....................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
WARNINGS Continued WARNING ICON G 001 SAFETY WARNING: Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous. 1. Use only propane gas. Do not convert fireplace to use different fuel type. INFORMATION 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 switch; do not use any phone in your building • immediately call your gas
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Crossover Log (#3) PRODUCT Front Log (#2) Rear Log (#1) IDENTIFICATION Front Burner Rear Burner Left Front Branch (#4) Gas Regulator Base Right Front Branch Control (#5) Knob Piezo Ignitor Figure 1 - Log Base Assembly 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 101969
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
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. Remove trim kit and cartons containing logs from carton. Place the carton UNPACKING containing the fireplace unit on its back. Hold
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
AIR FOR WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 This fireplace must have fresh air for proper operation. COMBUSTION If not, poor fuel combustion could result. Read the AND 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 caulk around windows and doors to ke
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
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
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
VENTILATION AIR AIR FOR Ventilation Air from Inside Building COMBUSTION This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space. When ventilating to an adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" AND of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces (see VENTILATION options 1 and 2, Figure 3). Follow the National Fuel Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of v
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
INSTALLING NOTICE A qualified service person must install fireplace. Fol- low 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 flam- mable objects are less than 36 inches from the front, top, or sides of the fireplace • in high traffic areas • in windy or drafty areas CAUTION WARNING ICON G 001 This fireplace creates warm air currents. These cur- rents move heat to wall
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING BRASS TRIM INSTALLING Note: The instructions below show assembling and attaching brass trim to fire- Continued place. You cannot attach the brass trim as described below for built-in installation (see page 13). 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/shim in slot
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES INSTALLING Continued WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 Maintain the minimum clearances. If you can, pro- vide 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 standard mantel or 12 inches for a corner installation. B. Clearance
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
2. 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. 3. 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
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
9. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections, page 18. INSTALLING Continued QQQ¢¢¢ QQQ ¢¢¢ ¢¢¢QQQ QQQQQ¢¢¢¢¢ QQQ¢¢¢ QQQQQ¢¢¢¢¢ ¢¢¢ QQQ Figure 10 - Inserting Fireplace Into Cabinet Mantel BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. If installing a mantel above the fireplace, but you must follow the clearances shown
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
2. 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 Continued flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping. See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location, page 15. 3. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening. 4. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator. See Connecting Fireplace to Gas S
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation INSTALLING If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between Continued mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening. Mantel Shelf 10" 8" 6" 1 2 /2" Figure 15 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation If your installation does not meet the above minimum clearances, you must: • raise the mantel to an acceptable height, OR • remove the mantel. INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION NOTICE A qualified service
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
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 damage Continued 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. Propane Supply Tank External Regulator Vent Pointing Down Figure 16 - Ext
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
A.G.A. Design-Certified Manual Shutoff Valve INSTALLING With 1/8" NPT Tap* Continued Approved Flexible Gas Line From External Regulator (11" W.C. to 14" 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 32. CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resist
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
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 fireplace. 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 to
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG INSTALLING 1. Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 20). Continued 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening propane supply tank valve. 3. Check all joints from propane supply tank 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 (see Figure
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
INSTALLING LOGS INSTALLING Continued WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones, vermiculite, or rock wool. Using these added items can cause sooting. Do not add lava rock around base. Rock and debris could fall into the control area of fireplace. 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 fir
