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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS
COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH

®

DUAL BURNER FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus-
ing 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
other appliance.

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

• 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 in-
structions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire

department.

— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-

fied installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: Improper installation,
adjustment, alteration, service, or
maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Refer to this
manual for correct installation and
operational procedures. For assis-
tance or additional information con-
sult a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.

WARNING: This is an unvented gas-
fired heater. It uses air (oxygen)
from the room in which it is in-
stalled. Provisions for adequate
combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to 

Air for

Combustion and Ventilation sec-
tion on page 5 of this manual.

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This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,* permanently located, manufactured
(mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.
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.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

Thermostat Models:
CDCFTN, CDCFTP,
VDCFTN, VDCFTP,
FDCFTN, FDCFTP

Remote-Ready Models:
VDCFRN, VDCFRP,
FDCFRN, FDCFRP

Shown with Optional

Cabinet Mantel/Hearth

Base Accessory

Summary of Contents for CDCFTN

Page 1: ...teration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures For assis tanceoradditionalinformationcon sult a qualified...

Page 2: ...7 OPERATING FIREPLACE 19 INSPECTING BURNERS 24 SAFETY INFORMATION DANGER Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu...

Page 3: ...products turn fireplace off If heated the vapors from these products may create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture 10 This fireplace needs fresh air ventilatio...

Page 4: ...perature This results in greater fireplace comfort This can also result in lower gas bills UNPACKING 1 Remove fireplace and hood from carton Log is wrapped and inside fireplace Do not remove at this t...

Page 5: ...perm 6 x 10 11 kg per pa sec m2 or less with openings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable win dows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as...

Page 6: ...Inside Building B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventilation Air From Out doors page 7 C Install a lower Btu Hr fireplace if lower Btu Hr size makes room unconfined IftheactualBtu Hrusedisless...

Page 7: ...fromtoomuchmoisture SeeAirfor Combustion and Ventilation pages 5 through 7 Note Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations Wallorframingmaterialcanbeplaceddirectlyagainst an...

Page 8: ...fireplace is to be used with an optional mantel the installation instructions included with your mantel shows an CSA approved method of attaching the fireplace mantel system to a wall IMPORTANT Only...

Page 9: ...lve The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping 4 If you have not installed hood follow instructions on page 4 5 Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back...

Page 10: ...it See Assembling Perimeter Trim page 11 6 Firmly snap perimeter trim kit on shoulder screws Shoulder screws are located on fireplace cabinet see Figure 12 page 11 7 Align perimeter trim kit for flush...

Page 11: ...ning pieces of trim 2 Locate two adjusting plates with set screws and two shims in the hardware packet 3 Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 13 4 Slide one end of adjusting plate shim...

Page 12: ...ry Standard Installation Red Red Fan Switch Auto Off On Blue Blue Thermostat Switch N O Green White Green White On 110 115 V A C Blower Motor Black Off 1 2 3 Auto 5 In top of the fireplace cabinet loc...

Page 13: ...llow steps 2 through 6 in Installing Blower Accessory page 12 3 A licensed electrician must follow the wiring diagram to connect incomingelectricalsupplytofankitwiringharness seeFigure18 4 Plug power...

Page 14: ...Follow all local codes CAUTION Never connect propane LP fireplace directly to the propane LP supply This fireplace requires an external regulator not supplied Install the external regulator between th...

Page 15: ...hutoff valve see Figure 22 Figure 22 Attaching Flexible Gas Line to Equipment Shutoff Valve Flexible Gas Line from Fireplace Gas Regulator Provided With Fireplace To Gas Regulator Thermostat Controlle...

Page 16: ...g and connections internal and external to unit for leaks after installing or servicing Correct all leaks at once WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Apply a noncorrosive leak detectio...

Page 17: ...ing screws provided see Figure 28 Figure 26 Disconnecting Wires From Control Valve Figure 27 Attaching Battery to Receiver Battery Clip 9 Volt Battery Receiver Terminal Wires O F F P I L O T O N H I L...

Page 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...in or turn the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not push in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service techni cian or gas supplier Force or attempted repair may r...

Page 20: ...fe to operate fireplace with blower turned off However theblowerhelpsdistributeheatedairfromthefireplace Figure 38 AUTO OFF ON Blower Switch AUTO OFF ON Switch CAUTION Do not try to adjust heating lev...

Page 21: ...screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is installed before running fireplace NOTICE During initial operation of new fireplace burning logs will give off a paper burning smell Open window to vent...

Page 22: ...flame burn for about one minute Turn control knob to ON position Adjust flame adjustment knob anywhere between HI and LO Slide the selector switch to the REMOTE position see Figure 42 Note The burner...

Page 23: ...e after 8 minutes Key Pad Lock Feature Thisfeatureallowstheusertolock unlockthekeypadonthehand held remote in the MANU or AUTO mode to prevent inadvertent operation i e children operating the hand hel...

Page 24: ...ays of fireplace clean Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person Fire place may need more frequent cleaning due to exces sive lint...

Page 25: ...omes out of the pilot assembly see Figures 51 or 52 depending on model Withtheunitoff lightlyblowairthroughtheairinlethole Youmay blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available Figur...

Page 26: ...ot 6 Thermocouple connection loose at con trol valve 7 Thermocouple damaged 8 Control valve damaged REMEDY 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor...

Page 27: ...and Maintenance pages 24 and 25 3 Replace gas regulator 1 Turn control knob to LO position and let warm up for a minute 2 Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local n...

Page 28: ...le 2 Low line pressure 3 ODS pilot is partially clogged 1 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page 2 Control valve defective 1 Foreign matter between control valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warni...

Page 29: ...contact your local natural or propane LP gas supplier TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation operation or troubleshooting If so contact DESA Heating Products Technical Ser...

Page 30: ...tech com For more information visit www desatech com 30 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREBOX ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Firebox 8 8 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 1 9 9 10 10 10 16 17 10 10 14 6 3 11 12 13 11 1...

Page 31: ...CK 111136 01CK Firebox Top 1 6 111137 01CK 111137 01CK 111137 01CK Firebox Wrapper 1 7 110339 01CK 110339 01CK 110339 01CK Outer Base 1 8 102635 02 102635 02 102635 02 Front Left and Right Sides 2 9 1...

Page 32: ...visit www desatech com 32 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN THERMOSTAT MODELS FDCFTP FDCFTN VDCFTP VDCFTN CDCFTP and CDCFTN ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS FDCFTP FDCFTN VDCFTP VDCFTN CDCFTP and CDCFTN...

Page 33: ...M11084 26 M11084 26 M11084 26 M11084 26 Screw HWH AB 10 16 x 38 10 10 111135 01CK 111135 01CK 111135 01CK 111135 01CK Chamber Floor 1 11 097809 03 097809 03 097809 03 097809 03 Male Fitting 1 12 09886...

Page 34: ...ech com 34 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE READY MODELS FDCFRN FDCFRP VDCFRN and VDCFRP ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models FDCFRN FDCFRP VDCFRN and VDCFRP O F F P I L O T O N H I L O 16 15 15 16 12...

Page 35: ...099387 12 Pilot Tube 1 8 098249 01 098249 01 ODS Nut 2 9 M11084 26 M11084 26 Screw HWH AB 10 16 x 38 10 10 111135 01CK 111135 01CK Chamber Floor 1 11 110793 01 110793 01 Piezo Bracket 1 12 102445 01 1...

Page 36: ...EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 For all models Equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap Fits 1 2 NPT pipe BRASS TRIM KIT GA6095 For all models Optional four sided brass trim kit for recessed built ini...

Page 37: ...ng fire CLEANING KIT GCK CCK Not Shown For all models Your vent free gas appliance requires regular cleaning and maintenance to prevent performance problems This kit gives you the tools and instructio...

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Page 39: ...ompleted College Completed Graduate School 13 Age of Purchaser Under 20 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 or Over 14 Buyer s total annual household income Under 15 000 15 000 to 19 999 20 000 to 34 999 35 00...

Page 40: ...111244 01A For more information visit www desatech com For more information visit www desatech com 40 2701 Industrial Drive P O Box 90004 Bowling Green KY 42102 9004 Postage Required TAPE...

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