Desa LMFP33PR Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Unvented (vent-free) gas fireplace

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LMFP33NR/LMFP33PR REMOTE CONTROL
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
instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
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
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UNVENTED (VENT-FREE)
GAS FIREPLACE
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
GAS FIREPLACE SYSTEMS
Shown with optional cabinet
mantel and hearth base
accessories.
WARNING: Improper installa-
tion, adjustment, alteration, ser-
vice, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Re-
fer to this manual for correct
installation and operational pro-
cedures. For assistance or ad-
ditional information consult a
qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This is an unvented
gas-fired heater. It uses air (oxy-
gen) from the room in which it is
installed. Provisions for adequate
combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to Air for
Combustion and Ventilation sec-
tion on page 4 of this manual.

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  • Page 1 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com Patent Pending LMFP33NR/LMFP33PR REMOTE CONTROL 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ... 2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ... 3 LOCAL CODES ... 4 UNPACKING ... 4 PRODUCT FEATURES ... 4 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION ... 4 INSTALLATION ... 7 OPERATING HEATER ... 17 INSPECTING BURNERS ...
  • Page 3: Product Identification

    SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 1. 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. Do not place propane/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Lo- cate propane/LP supply tank(s) outdoors (propane/LP units only).
  • Page 4: Local Codes

    LOCAL CODES UNPACKING PRODUCT FEATURES AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc.
  • Page 5: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Section 5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation. All spaces in homes fall into one of the three following ventilation classifications: 1.
  • Page 6 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Determining Fresh-Air Flow for Heater Location (Cont.) Ventilation Air AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued The space in the example on page 5 is a confined space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support. You must provide additional fresh air.
  • Page 7: Installation

    INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is intended for use as supple- mental heat. Use this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your primary heat source. If you have a central heating system, you may run system’s circulating blower while using heater.
  • Page 8: Installation Clearances

    INSTALLATION Assembling and Attaching Optional Brass Trim Installation Clearances INSTALLATION Continued ASSEMBLING AND ATTACHING OPTIONAL BRASS TRIM (Included with Mantel Accessory) IMPORTANT: If you are recessing the firebox in a wall, do not attach brass trim at this time. See page 10. Note: The instructions below show assembling and attaching brass trim to fireplace.
  • Page 9: Conventional Fireplace Installation

    INSTALLATION Continued CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Conventional installation of this fireplace involves installing fire- place along with the corner, face, or cabinet mantel with hearth base accessories against a wall in your home. Follow the instructions below to install the fireplace in this manner. Note: The instructions in this section show installation using the cabinet mantel and hearth base accessories.
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION Built-In Fireplace Installation INSTALLATION Continued 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, you must follow the clearances shown in Figure 20, page 12.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION Continued 1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 16 for the rough opening. 2. If using blower, install wiring and properly ground the three- prong, 120 volt electrical outlet in fireplace. 3. Before replacing bottom of firebox, install duplex outlet to the right support bracket in the bottom of firebox (see Figure 17).
  • Page 12: Installing Gas Piping To Fireplace Location

    INSTALLATION Built-In Fireplace Installation (Cont.) Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location INSTALLATION Continued Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must meet minimum clearance between mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening. NOTICE: If your installation does not meet the mini- mum clearances shown, you must do one of the following: •...
  • Page 13: Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply

    INSTALLATION Continued CAUTION: Use only new, black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may be used in cer- tain areas. Check your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2" diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace. If pipe is too small, undue loss of volume will occur.
  • Page 14: Checking Gas Connections

    INSTALLATION Connecting Fireplace to Gas Supply (Cont.) Checking Gas Connections INSTALLATION Continued NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit con- cealed gas connections. A flexible gas line is pro- vided to allow accessibility from the fireplace (see Figure 24). The flexible gas supply line connection to the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION Continued Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 25). 2. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas, or using com- pressed air.
  • Page 16: Installing Logs

    INSTALLATION Installing Logs INSTALLATION INSTALLING LOGS CAUTION: Do not remove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly. The data plates contain important warranty and safety information. WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accor- dance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury.
  • Page 17: Operating Heater

    INSTALLATION Continued INSTALLING BATTERIES FOR REMOTE RECEIVER AND HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROL Four AA batteries and three AAA batteries are required to operate this heater with the wireless hand-held remote control set. Four AA batteries must be installed in the receiver and three AAA batteries in the hand-held remote control unit.
  • Page 18: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance

    OPERATING FIREPLACE Lighting Instructions (Cont.) To Turn Off Gas To Appliance Manual Lighting Procedure OPERATING HEATER Continued Note: Home owners generally prefer to operate their heater with the chimney damper closed. This will put all the heat into the room. However, there may be times you will desire the full flames of the highest heat setting but will find the heat output excessive.
  • Page 19 OPERATING HEATER Continued HAND-HELD REMOTE OPERATION NOTICE: You must light the pilot before using the hand-held remote control unit. See Lighting Instruc- tions , pages 17 and 18. When the appliance and the remote control are switched off, the house icon with the room temperature will be displayed. When the remote control is turned on, other icons will be visible and the main burner of the appliance will turn on.
  • Page 20: Inspecting Burners

    INSPECTING BURNERS Pilot Flame Pattern Burner Primary Air Holes Main Burner Burner Flame Pattern INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 38 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 39 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern.
  • Page 21: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Note: For additional help, visit DESA Heating Products’ technical service web site at www.desatech.com. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot When ignitor button is pressed, there is...
  • Page 23 TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of one or both burners Burner backfiring during combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Heater produces a whistling noise when burners are lit White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture...
  • Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Continued WARNING: 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.
  • Page 25: Wiring Diagram

    If so, contact DESA Heating Products’ Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. When calling, please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready. You can also visit DESA Heating Products’ technical services web site at www.desatech.com. SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low •...
  • Page 26: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List

    ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models LMFP33PR and LMFP33NR ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN MODELS LMFP33PR AND LMFP33NR (Shown) For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 111604-01B...
  • Page 27: Parts List

    Bushing M11084-26 Screw, #10-16 x .38 901063-01 3/8" Flare x 1/2" NPT ____ 099918-02 Pilot Regulator (Natural Only) ____ 099387-07 Pilot Tube (Valve to Regulator) PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN 097555-01 Caution Decal PARTS LIST Models LMFP33PR and LMFP33NR QTY.
  • Page 28 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models LMFP33PR and LMFP33NR ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREBOX LMFP33PR AND LMFP33NR For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 111604-01B...
  • Page 29 Firebox Support Shoulder Screw Firebox Top Outer Base Firebox Wrapper Cover Hex Screw, #10-16 x .38 Bottom Louvered Door Screen Assembly PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN Louvered Door Hinge Magnet Catch Strike Plate PARTS LIST Models LMFP33PR and LMFP33NR QTY.
  • Page 30: Accessories

    Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA Heating Products’ Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040 for information. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual.
  • Page 31: Owner's Registration Form

    Address: City: Home Phone: E-Mail: Please answer the following questions to register your product with DESA Heating Products: 1. Where will the product be used? Living/Family Room Office/Warehouse If you bought this product yourself, did you plan to purchase this type of product before going into the store? 3.
  • Page 32 Postage Required 2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 For more information, visit www.desatech.com For more information, visit www.desatech.com 111604-01B TAPE...
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  • Page 34: Warranty Information

    DESA Heating Products warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.

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