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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) Gas CompaCT ClassiC HEaRTH

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DUal BURNER FiREplaCE

oWNER’s opERaTioN aND iNsTallaTioN maNUal

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THERmosTaT moDEls

VDCFTNa aND VDCFTpa

REmoTE-REaDy moDEls

VDCFRpa aND VDCFRNa

Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Accessory

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not fol-

lowed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing 
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 instructions.

•  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.

Summary of Contents for VDCFTNA

Page 1: ... a fire or explosion may result causing 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 Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfromaneighbor s phone Follow the ...

Page 2: ...t convert ible for use with other gases Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer Table of Contents Safety Information 3 Product Identification 5 Optional Remote Control Accessories 5 Local Codes 5 Product Features 5 Unpacking 5 Hood Assembly 6 Air for Combustion and Ventilation 6 Installation 9 Operating Fireplace 21 Inspecting Burners 27 Cleaning and Maintena...

Page 3: ...ep 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 Donotuseablow er insert heat exchanger insert orotheraccessorynotapproved for use with this fireplace WARNING Do not allow fans toblowdirectlyintothefireplace Avoidanydraftsthatalterburner flame patterns Ceiling fans can create d...

Page 4: ...tructions in Cleaning and Maintenance page 27 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 Deple tion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system T...

Page 5: ...A 02269 Product Features Safety Pilot This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Deple tion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free room fireplaces The ODS pilot shuts off the fireplace if there is not enough fresh air Piezo Ignition System This fireplace has a piezo ignitor This system requires no matches batteries or other sources to light fireplace The...

Page 6: ...ews firmly Figure 2 Removing and Installing Screen Screen Shoulder Screw Figure 3 Assembling Hood Hood Sheet Metal Screws Firebox Top Louver Air for Combustion and Ventilation WARNING This fireplace shall not be installed in a con fined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate com bustionandventilationair Read the following instructions to in sure proper fr...

Page 7: ...kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as a space whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m3 per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space Rooms com municating directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are consider...

Page 8: ...in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSIZ223 1 NFPA54Section5 3 or applicable local codes VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining un confined space When ventilating to 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 ...

Page 9: ...oke aromaticcandles clean ingfluids oilorkerosenelamps etc intheairexist maydiscolor walls or cause odors IMPORTANT Vent free fireplaces add moisture to the air Although this is beneficial installing fire place in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture See Air for Combustion and Ventilation page 6 Note Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clea...

Page 10: ...es sories page 40 If your fireplace is to be recessed into the wall see Built In Fireplace Installation on page 11 to secure your fireplace into the wall CAUTION If you install the fireplace in a home garage fireplacepilotandburnermust be at least 18 above floor locatefireplacewheremoving vehicle will not hit it INSTALLATION Continued For convenience and efficiency install fireplace where there is...

Page 11: ... pre wiring do notconnectwiringtoanyelectri cal source at this time Install fireplace electrical outlet and connect wiring to outlet before connecting to electrical source The fireplace electri cal outlet is included with the GA3450TA blower accessory Only use the fireplace electri cal outlet supplied with the GA3450TA blower accessory Note Aqualified installer should make all electri cal connecti...

Page 12: ...ductstandard Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual NOTICE Ifyourinstallationdoes not meet the minimum clear ances shown in Figure 10 you must do one of the following raise the mantel to an accept able height remove the mantel INSTALLATION Continued Figure 10 Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built In Installation Mantel Shelf Side of Firebox OPTIONAL MANTEL Installation Refer to instructi...

Page 13: ...ase see mantel instruction sheet INSTALLATION Continued Figure 14 Assembling Perimeter Trim Side Trim Top Trim Mitered Edge Shim Set Screws Adjusting Plate Slot Assembling Perimeter Trim Perimeter trim shipped with mantel 1 Remove packaging from three remaining 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 sh...

Page 14: ... and test operation Note When switch is in theAUTO position the fan will start after the fireplace has run for a few moments The fan will continue to run for several moments after the fireplace has been turned off When switch is in the ON position the fan will run until turned to OFF 10 Reinstall upper louver beginning with bottom screws see Figure 15 Close lower louver door Figure 15 Removing Top...

Page 15: ...Figure 15 page 14 and close lower louver Extension Cord Use extension cord if needed The cord must have a three prong grounding plug and a three hole re ceptacle Make sure cord is in good shape It must be heavy enough to carry the current needed An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage Thiswillresultinlossofpowerandoverheating Use a No 16 AWG cord for lengths less than 50 feet Figure 1...

Page 16: ...an14 ofwater Ifgaslinepressure is higher heater regulator damage could occur CAUTION Neverconnectpro pane LP fireplace directly to the propane LPsupply Thisfireplace requires an external regulator not supplied Install the external regulator between the fireplace and propane LP supply For propane LP units the installer must supply an external regulator The external regulator will reduce incoming ga...

Page 17: ...y to male threads of gas connector attached to flexible gas line equipment shutoff valve see Figure 24 CAUTION Avoid damage to regulator Hold gas regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and or fittings Thermostat Controlled Models Only CAUTION Avoid damage to gas control Hold gas control with wrench when connecting it to gas piping and or fittings Remote Ready Models Only Figure 23 ...

Page 18: ...r opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using compressed air 3 Check all joints from gas meter to equipment shutoffvalvefornaturalgasorpropane LPsup ply to equipment shutoff valve for propane LP seeFigures 26 or27 Apply noncorrosiveleak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct all leaks at once Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections 1...

Page 19: ...ires Figure 30 Installing Remote Receiver Remote Receiver White Wire to TH Terminal on Control Valve Red Wire to TPTH Terminal on Control Valve Figure 31 Installing Battery in Hand Held Remote Control Unit optional Wall Mounted Thermostat GWMT1 Remote Ready Models Only WARNING Read and fol low installation instructions Installation should be done by a qualified installer familiar with low voltage ...

Page 20: ...33 Back View of Thermostat Base Feed wires through rectangular slots W R Figure 34 Thermostat Base Terminals W and R Terminal W Terminal R Figure 32 Connecting Wire Terminals To Wall Thermostat or Switch To Wall Thermostat or Switch Control Valve optional Wall SWITCH GWMS2 Remote Ready Models Only WARNING Read and fol low installation instructions Installation should be done by a qualified install...

Page 21: ...h in or turn by hand don t try to repair it call a qualified service tech nician or gas supplier Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion D Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water Immediately call a qualified servicetechniciantoinspecttheapplianceand to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 22: ... Figure 38 Propane LP Gas Pilot Thermocouple Ignitor Electrode Pilot Burner TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Fireplace 1 Turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position 2 Turn off all electric power to the appliance if applicable if service is to be performed Shutting Off Burners Only pilot stays lit Turn control knob clockwise to the PILOT position THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION The thermo...

Page 23: ...ot touch any electric switch do not use any phone in your building LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Youmustoperate this fireplace with the screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is installed before run ning fireplace NOTICE During initial opera tion of new fireplace burning logs will give off a paper burn ing smell Open window to vent smell Operate fireplace on HI position to burn off odor This w...

Page 24: ...he ON position 9 Set flame adjustment knob to any level between HI and LO CAUTION Do not try to ad just heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve Figure 40 Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location Shown as Supplied No Control Options Piezo Ignitor Button Control Knob Flame Adjustment Knob Figure 41 Propane LP Gas Pilot Ignitor Electrode Pilot Burner Figure 42 Natural Gas Pilot Ignitor El...

Page 25: ...d held remote control until the light stops flashing The hand held remote is now unlocked Thermostat Series Model HRC200 The hand held remote can be operated using either the manual mode MANU or thermo static mode AUTO see Figure 45 To select Fahrenheit Centigrade mode display carefully press the C F mode button with the end of a paper clip or similar blunt object Manual Mode 1 PressthePOWERandLOC...

Page 26: ...ted Thermostat Make sure the heater switch is onAUTO and set the temperature adjustment on wall thermostat to the desired setting The thermostat has been electronically calibrated at the factory and re quires no adjustment or leveling Upon installation the thermostat must be al lowed to stabilize at room temperature for a minimum of 30 minutes for proper operation See installation instructions on ...

Page 27: ... Note When using the fireplace the first time the flame will be orange for approximately one hour until the log cures If burner flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 50 turn fireplace off see To Turn Off Gas to Appli ance page 22 for Thermostat Controlled Mod els or page 24 for Remote Ready Models see Troubleshooting page 29 Figure 49 Correct Burner Flame Pattern Figure 50 Incorrect Burner...

Page 28: ...e now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4 Clean the pilot assembly also A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot as sembly Thereisasmallpilotairinletholeabouttwo inches from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly see Figures 52 or 53 depending on model With the unit off lightly blow air through the air inlet hole You may blow through a drinki...

Page 29: ...LOT position 4 Air in gas lines when installed 5 Depleted gas supply propane LP only 6 ODS pilot is clogged 7 Gas regulator setting is not correct REMEDY 1 Reconnect ignitor cable 2 Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry 3 Replace ignitor cable 4 Replace piezo ignitor 5 Replace pilot assembly 6 Replace pilot assembly 1 Turn on gas supply or open equipment shuto...

Page 30: ...r ODS pilot lights keep control knob pressed 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 pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 27 or replace ODS pilot assembly 6 Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more 7 Replace pilot assembly 8 Repla...

Page 31: ...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 natural gas company 3 Observe minimum installation clearances see page 10 4 Clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 27 or replace burner orifice 1 Turn fireplace off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products 1 Refer to Air for Comb...

Page 32: ... See Warning state ment at top of page 1 Not enough fresh air is available 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 con trol valve and burner 2 Gas leak See Warning statement at top of page REMEDY 1 Open window to ventilate room Stop using odor caus ing products while fireplace is running...

Page 33: ...um 14 Minimum 11 Dimensions H x W x D including hood and screws 25 7 8 x 26 13 16 x 15 5 16 For purpose of input adjustment VDCFTNA VDCFRNA Rating 17 26 000Btu Hr Gas Type Natural Gas Only Ignition Piezo Manifold Pressure 3 5 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 10 5 Minimum 5 Dimensions H x W x D including hood and screws 25 7 8 x 26 13 16 x 15 5 16 For purpose of input adjustment ...

Page 34: ...www desatech com 113133 01C 34 Illustrated Parts Breakdown firebox Models VDC 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 15 16 18 16 16 16 16 16 16 2 5 16 16 16 16 7 4 ...

Page 35: ... 2 Screw SLTD HWH TPG 6 32 x 0 38 4 12 104313 01 Right Pin Hinge 1 13 104313 02 Left Pin Hinge 1 14 113160 02 Screen Frame 1 15 111038 02 Remote Blower Bracket 1 16 M11084 26 Screw HWH AB 10 16 x 0 38 35 17 111633 01 Box Cover 1 18 111200 01 Support Bracket 1 19 099230 02 Screw HWH SHLDR AB 10 x 0 63 14 Not a field replacement part Parts List firebox Models VDC This list contains replaceable parts...

Page 36: ...www desatech com 113133 01C 36 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN THERMOSTAT MODELS VDCFTPA and VDCFTNA 8 7 5 6 6 2 4 19 18 15 16 9 9 17 11 14 3 13 20 9 1 21 10 12 ...

Page 37: ...WH AB 8 18 x 0 38 2 9 M11084 26 Screw HWH AB 10 16 x 0 38 10 10 Chamber Floor 1 11 097809 02 Male Fitting 1 12 098867 10 Gas Regulator 1 098867 14 Gas Regulator 1 13 108628 02 Inlet Tube 1 14 102394 02 Control Bracket 1 15 098522 12 Thermostat Gas Valve 1 098522 13 Thermostat Gas Valve 1 16 101381 01 Valve Cover with Piezo 1 17 101628 03 Flexible Connector 1 18 099211 01 Screw HWH AB 10 16 x 2 50 ...

Page 38: ...atech com 113133 01C 38 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE READY MODELS VDCFRNA and VDCFRPA O F F P I L O T O N H I L O 16 15 15 16 12 12 11 9 9 9 10 5 17 18 13 19 2 1 4 3 14 7 6 8 20 Natural Gas Only 9 21 22 ...

Page 39: ... Pilot Tube 1 8 098249 01 ODS Nut 2 9 M11084 26 Screw HWH AB 10 16 x 0 38 10 10 Chamber Floor 1 11 110793 01 Piezo Bracket 1 12 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor with Palnut Fastener 1 13 101628 01 Flexible Connector 1 14 098271 10 Ignitor Cable 1 15 M12461 26 Screw MX SLT WSR 10 32 x 3 8 4 16 111173 01 Remote Valve Bracket 2 17 103781 01 Gas Valve 1 103781 02 Gas Valve 1 18 101480 12 ASM High Temp Wire 1 1...

Page 40: ... models Optional extruded louver Kit contains 2 louvers THERMOSTAT CONTROLLED BLOWER KIT GA3450T For all models Provides better heat distribution Makes fireplace more efficient Automatically turns off and on as needed CORNER MANTEL WITH Full HEARTH BASE Not Shown GMC64FC Series Oak Finished GMC63UC Series Unfinished CS26CP Series 2 Tone Finish Black Lyptus GMC83FA Series Oak Finished Column Style ...

Page 41: ...aintenance video is available by calling 1 866 672 6040 You may also email your request to productsupport desaint com Fire Crackle CF6 A Not Shown For all models Creates the sound of a real burn ing fire CLEANING KIT GCK Not Shown For all models Your vent free gas appliance re quires regular cleaning and maintenance to prevent performance problems This kit gives you the tools and instructions to m...

Page 42: ...oduct If they can t supply original replacement part s call DESA Heating Products at 1 866 672 6040 for referral information When calling DESA Heating Products have ready model number of your fireplace the replacement part number Service Hints When Gas Pressure Is Too Low pilot will not stay lit burners will have delayed ignition fireplace will not produce specified heat for propane LP units propa...

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Page 44: ...r maintenance or defects caused by improper installation Travel diagnostic cost labor transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective heater will be the responsibility of the owner TO THE FULL EXTENTALLOWED BYTHE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND LIMITS THE DURATION...

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