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1.

This appliance is only for use with the type of
gas indicated on the rating plate. This 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.

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 supplier from a

neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions

• if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call

the fire department

4.

This fireplace shall not be installed in a bath-
room or bedroom.

5.

Do not use this fireplace as a wood-burning
fireplace. Use only the logs provided with the
fireplace.

6.

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.

7.

This fireplace is designed to be smokeless. If
logs ever appear to smoke, turn off fireplace
and call a qualified service person. 

Note:

 Dur-

ing initial operation, slight smoking could oc-
cur due to log curing and fireplace burning
manufacturing residues.

8.

To prevent the creation of soot, follow the
instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance,
page 26.

9.

Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet
cleaner, or similar 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 ventilation to

run properly. This fireplace has an Oxygen
Depletion Sensing (ODS) safety shutoff sys-
tem. The ODS shuts down the fireplace if not
enough fresh air is available. See Air for Com-
bustion and Ventilation,
 pages 6 through 8. If
fireplace keeps shutting off, see Troubleshoot-
ing,
 pages 28 through 31.

11. Do not run fireplace

• where flammable liquids or vapors are used

or stored.

• under dusty conditions.

12. Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn

paper or other objects.

13. Never place any objects in the fireplace or

on logs.

14. Do not use fireplace if any part has been under

water. Immediately call a qualified service tech-
nician to inspect the room fireplace and to re-
place any part of the control system and any
gas control which has been under water.

15. Turn off and unplug fireplace and let cool be-

fore servicing. Only a qualified service per-
son should service and repair fireplace.

16. Operating fireplace above elevations of 4,500

feet could cause pilot outage.

17. Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken.

Do not operate fireplace if a log is chipped
(dime-sized or larger).

18. To prevent performance problems, do not use pro-

pane/LP fuel tank of less than 100 lbs. capacity.

19. Provide adequate clearances around air

openings.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Continued

PRODUCT

IDENTIFICATION

Figure 1 - Vent-Free Compact Classic

Hearth

® 

Fireplace

ON

OFF

REM

OTE

Screen

Fireplace
Cabinet

Logs

Ignitor
Button

Remote
Control
(Optional)

Selector
Switch
(Optional)

Control
Knob

Summary of Contents for EFS26NRA

Page 1: ...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 instruction...

Page 2: ...n 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 c...

Page 3: ...arn ings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace WARNING Any change to this fireplace or its controls can be dangerous WARNING Do not use a blowe...

Page 4: ...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 ventilation to run properly This fireplace...

Page 5: ...ce Do not re move at this time 2 Remove all protective packaging applied to fireplace for shipment 3 Make sure your fireplace includes one hard ware packet 4 Check fireplace for any shipping damage If...

Page 6: ...ce heat loss in homes Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in During heating months home owners want their homes as airtight as possib...

Page 7: ...FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet to determine if you have a confine...

Page 8: ...an adjoining unconfined space you must provide two perma nent openings one within 12 of the ceiling and one within 12 of the floor on the wall connecting the two spaces see options 1 and 2 Figure 4 Yo...

Page 9: ...be used in zero clearance installations Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear sides ortopofyourfireplace exceptwherestand offspacersareintegrallyatta...

Page 10: ...mbustible Material Side Wall and Ceiling A Clearances from the side of the fireplace cabi net to any combustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 6 Example The face of a mantel booksh...

Page 11: ...p the firebox front facing WARNING Do not allow any combustible materials to over lap the firebox front facing IMPORTANT Noncombustible materials such as brick tile etc may overlap the front facing bu...

Page 12: ...th the man tel for assembly instructions Refer to the follow ing instructions for system installation Refer to instructions on page 5 for fireplace assembly Blower accessory should be installed if it...

Page 13: ...e as shown in Figure 13 4 Slide one end of adjusting plate shim in slot on mitered edge of top trim see Figure 13 5 Slide other end of adjusting plate shim in slot on mitered edge of side trim see Fig...

Page 14: ...ly 3 2 1 Wire Harness Blower Bracket Assembly Screw Wire Harness Switch Baffle Wiring Routing Hole in Baffle Switch Plate Blue Red Valve Cover Shield Snap Bushing Black Blower Mounting Holes Lower Lou...

Page 15: ...te Green White On 110 115 V A C Blower Motor Black Off 1 2 3 Auto Figure 19 Installing Blower Bracket Assembly Figure 18 Wiring Diagram For Blower Accessory Built In Installation Plastic Wire Strap Wi...

Page 16: ...of water If you do not reduce incoming gas pres sure fireplace regulator damage could occur In stall external regulator with the vent pointing down as shown in Figure 20 Pointing the vent down protect...

Page 17: ...hefireplace seeFigure22 The flexible gas supply line con nection to the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible 2 Route flexible gas line included from fireplace control to equipment shutoff valv...

Page 18: ...sconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve control valve and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage heater regulator 2 Cap off open...

Page 19: ...ropane LP Supply Tank Equipment Shutoff Valve Equipment Shutoff Valve Gas Meter Figure 26 Checking Gas Joints Natural Gas Only Gas Control Valve Gas Control Valve OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND HELD REMOTE CO...

Page 20: ...hermostat to any electrical source Electrical shock and or fire hazard will occur 1 Connect one terminal of 25 ft wire to bottom contact of switch see Figure 32 2 Connect remaining wire terminal to th...

Page 21: ...ical source Electrical shock and or fire hazard will occur 1 Connect one terminal of 25 ft wire to bottom contact of switch see Figure 32 page 20 2 Connect remaining wire terminal to the TH terminal o...

Page 22: ...be fore running fireplace NOTICE During initial operation ofnewfireplace burninglogswill give off a paper burning smell Open window to vent smell This will only last a few hours 1 STOP Read the safet...

Page 23: ...Shutting Off Burners Only pilot stays lit You may shut off the burners and keep the pi lot lit by doing one of the following 1 Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position 2 Use remote control ma...

Page 24: ...F mode button with the end of a paper clip or similar blunt object Manual Mode 1 Press the POWER and LOCK buttons to gether to turn on the hand held remote control 2 Press the MANU button to turn on t...

Page 25: ...tion the blower will op erate 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 firebox temperat...

Page 26: ...air bedding material etc WARNING Failure to keep the primary air opening s of the burner s clean may result in sooting and property damage BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER AND PILOT AIR INLET HOLE The primary a...

Page 27: ...e unit off lightly blow air through the air inlet hole You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available Figure 47 Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube Burner Tube Injector Hol...

Page 28: ...position 4 Air in gas lines when installed 5 Depleted gas supply pro pane LP only 6 ODS pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct REMEDY 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable i...

Page 29: ...d in 30 seconds 3 Wait one minute for safety in terlock system to reset Repeat ignition operation 4 Fully open equipment shutoff valve 5 A Contact local natural or propane LP gas company B Clean ODS p...

Page 30: ...ecked by local natural gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clearances see pages 10 through 12 4 Cleanburner seeCleaningand Maintenance pages 26 and 27 or replace burner orifice 1 Turn fireplace...

Page 31: ...If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department IMPORTANT Operating fireplace where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning supplies paint paint remover cigarette smoke cement...

Page 32: ...n Piezo Piezo Manifold Pressure 8 W C 3 5 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 14 10 5 Minimum 11 5 Dimensions inches HxWxD Fireplace 25 7 8 x 26 13 16 x 9 3 8 25 7 8 x 26 13 16 x 9 3 8 includin...

Page 33: ...LACEMENT PARTS Note Use only original replacement parts This will protect your warranty coverage for parts re placed under warranty PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product If t...

Page 34: ...STRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE READY MODELS VMH26PRB VMH26NRB Shown EFS26PRA EFS26NRA 39 37 38 4 22 40 32 11 28 30 12 7 35 25 10 9 7 23 1 2 20 20 8 14 8 24 33 34 13 41 21 26 18 15 27 20 3 20 29 16 18...

Page 35: ...86 02 Injector 1 20 M11084 26 M11084 26 Screw Hex Head 10 x 3 8 25 21 098249 01 098249 01 Nut M5 6 22 103781 02 103781 01 Gas Valve 1 23 102639 01 102639 01 Baffle 1 24 101628 01 101628 01 Flexible Co...

Page 36: ...ing Black trim included with all mantels EXTRUDED LOUVER KIT Not Shown GA9092 Polished Brass GAP9092 Platinum For all models Optional extruded louver Kit con tains 2 louvers THERMOSTAT CONTROLLED BLO...

Page 37: ...ed on the wall thermostat and the fire place will automatically cycle from pilot to the heat setting selected WALL MOUNT ON OFF SWITCH GWMS2 Not Shown For all models Allows the fireplace to be turned...

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Page 40: ...se original factory replacement parts voids this warranty The fireplace MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit This warr...

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