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COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH
OWNER'S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
Patent Pending
VMH10TNC, VMH10TPC, EFS10TPA AND EFS10TNA
VMH10RNC, VMH10RPC, EFS10RPA, EFS10RNA, CGCF10NR
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed 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.
For more information, visit www.desatech.com
UNVENTED (VENT-FREE) GAS
THERMOSTAT MODELS:
REMOTE-READY MODELS:
AND CGCF10PR
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FIREPLACE
Shown with Optional Cabinet
Mantel/Hearth Base Accessory
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- Page 1 THERMOSTAT MODELS: VMH10TNC, VMH10TPC, EFS10TPA AND EFS10TNA REMOTE-READY MODELS: VMH10RNC, VMH10RPC, EFS10RPA, EFS10RNA, CGCF10NR WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, altera- tion, service, or maintenance can cause injury or prop- erty damage. Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures. For assistance or addi- tional information consult a qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier. WARNING: This is an unvented gas-fired heater. -
Page 3: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: This product con- tains and/or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other reproductive harm. IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or service this fireplace. Im- proper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, elec-... -
Page 4: Local Codes
SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 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. -
Page 5: Product Identification
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Logs Electronic Ignitor Button Control Knob Screen Logs Flexible Line Remote Selector Switch (Optional) Control Knob Remote Control (Optional) Electronic Ignitor Button Figure 1 - Vent-Free Compact Classic ® Hearth Fireplace 112462-01C 1. Remove fireplace and hood from carton. Log is wrapped and inside fireplace. -
Page 6: Assembly
ASSEMBLY WARNING: Always have screen in place before operat- ing fireplace. This prevents ex- cessive temperatures on fire- place surfaces. WARNING: Failure to posi- tion the parts in accordance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this fireplace may result in property damage or personal injury. -
Page 7: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION VENTILATION WARNING: This fireplace shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are provided for adequate combustion and ven- tilation air. Read the following in- structions to insure proper fresh air for this and other fuel-burning appliances in your home. -
Page 8: Air For Combustion And Ventilation
AIR 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 confined or unconfined space. Space: Includes the room in which you will install fireplace plus any adjoining rooms with doorless pas- sageways or ventilation grills between the rooms. -
Page 9: Installation
AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued IMPORTANT: Do not provide openings for inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermostat-con- trolled power vent. Heated air entering the attic will activate the power vent. 12" Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Room, Ventilation Option 2 Grills... -
Page 10: Check Gas Type
INSTALLATION Continued 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 7. Note: Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. -
Page 11: Minimum Clearance To Combustible Materials
INSTALLATION Continued Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible 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, bookshelf, etc. - Page 12 INSTALLATION Continued 3. Install gas piping to fireplace location. This installation includes an approved flexible gas line (if allowed by local codes) after the equip- ment shutoff valve. The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas piping. 4.
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Page 13: Optional Mantel Installation
INSTALLATION Continued 10" Note: 8" All vertical measurements 6" are from top of " fireplace opening to bottom of mantel shelf. All measurements are in inches. Side of Firebox Figure 10 - Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built-In Installation OPTIONAL MANTEL INSTALLATION Note: Refer to instructions provided with the man- tel for assembly instructions. - Page 14 INSTALLATION Continued Assembling Trim (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 shown in Figure 13.
- Page 15 Blower Bracket Assembly Screw Switch Power Cord Switch Blue Plate Black Front Fan Wire Switch Harness Cover Figure 15 - Installing Blower (Thermostat Unit Shown) 6. In top of the fireplace cabinet, locate the four mounting holes on the outer casing. Align these four holes with those on the blower bracket assembly.
- Page 16 INSTALLATION Continued 10. Route power cord out of the cabinet by in- serting it through the bushing on the outer cas- ing (see Figure 15, page 15). Plug fan kit into 120-Volt grounded power supply and test op- eration. Note: When switch is in the AUTO position, the fan will start after the fireplace has run for a few moments.
- Page 17 Blower Bracket Assembly Screw Switch Switch Plate Blue Plastic Black Wire Strap Figure 19 - Installing Blower (Thermostat Unit Shown) ATTACHING WOOD BASE TO SOLID FLOOR For attaching base to solid floors (concrete or masonry) Note: Floor anchors and mounting screws are in hardware package.
- Page 18 INSTALLATION Continued IMPORTANT: For natural gas, check gas line pressure before connecting fireplace to gas line. Gas line pressure must be no greater than 14 inches of water. If gas line pressure is higher, heater regu- lator damage could occur. CAUTION: Never connect pro- pane/LP fireplace directly to the propane/LP supply.
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Page 19: Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply
INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) NOTICE: Most building codes do not permit concealed gas connections. A flexible gas line is provided to allow accessibil- ity from the fireplace (see Fig- ure 1, page 5). - Page 20 INSTALLATION Continued 3. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP supply tank valve for propane/LP gas or opening main gas valve lo- cated on or near gas meter for natural gas, or using compressed air. 4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints.
- Page 21 INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES Remote-Ready Models Only (GHRCB Series & GHRCTB Series) Installing Receiver 1. Disconnect jumper wire from control valve (see Figure 27). 2. Locate battery clip mounted on back of re- ceiver (see Figure 28). 3.
- Page 22 INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL WALL MOUNTED THERMOSTAT - GWMT1 (Remote-Ready Models Only) WARNING: Read and follow installation instructions. Instal- lation should be done by a quali- fied installer familiar with low- voltage wiring procedures. WARNING: Do not connect this thermostat to any electrical source! Electrical shock and/or fire hazard will occur.
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Page 23: Operating Fireplace
INSTALLATION Continued OPTIONAL WALL SWITCH - GWMS2 (Remote-Ready Models Only) WARNING: Read and follow installation instructions. Instal- lation should be done by a quali- fied installer familiar with low- voltage wiring procedures. WARNING: Do not connect this switch to any electrical source! Electrical shock and/or fire hazard will occur. -
Page 24: Lighting Instructions
OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a quali- fied service technician to inspect the appli- ance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water. -
Page 25: To Turn Off Gas To Appliance
OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Fireplace 1. Turn control knob clockwise 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 LOT position. - Page 26 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water. Immediately call a quali- fied service technician to inspect the appli- ance and to replace any part of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
- Page 27 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Fireplace 1. Turn control knob clockwise OFF position. 2. If Using Optional Hand-Held Remote: Set remote switch to the OFF position to pre- vent draining battery. Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot stays lit) You may shut off the burner and keep the pilot lit by doing one of the following: 1.
- Page 28 OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued THERMOSTAT SERIES (MODEL GHRCTB) 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.
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Page 29: Inspecting Burners
OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued OPERATING BLOWER This blower has three settings: ON, OFF, and AUTO. In the ON position, 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 temperature. -
Page 30: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circu- lating air passageways of fireplace clean. Inspect these areas of fire- place before each use. Have fire- place inspected yearly by a quali- fied service person. -
Page 31: Troubleshootiing
WARNING: Turn off and unplug fireplace and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair fireplace. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/pilot unit. Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. OBSERVED PROBLEM When ignitor button is pressed, there is no spark at ODS/pilot... -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
OBSERVED PROBLEM ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released Burner does not light after ODS/ pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during com- bustion TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Control knob not fully pressed in 2. - Page 33 OBSERVED PROBLEM Slight smoke or odor during ini- tial operation Fireplace produces a whistling noise when burner is lit White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture Moisture/condensation noticed on windows 112462-01C TROUBLESHOOTING Continued POSSIBLE CAUSE 1.
- Page 34 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.
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Page 35: Specifications
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’ tech- nical services web site at www.desatech.com 112462-01C... -
Page 36: Illustrated Parts Breakdown And Parts List
ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN THERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED MODELS VMH10TPC, VMH10TNC (SHOWN), EFS10TPA AND EFS10TNA Battery Negative Install Battery According To This Illustration 30 21 www.desatech.com 112462-01C... - Page 37 THERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED MODELS This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 35 of this manual. PART NUMBERS VMH10TPC EFS10TPA 102633-02 102624-02 099230-02 098304-01 112066-01 103209-05 102635-02 M11084-26 111725-03 104281-01CK 102638-01 104286-01...
- Page 38 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE-READY MODELS VMH10RPC, VMH10RNC (SHOWN), EFS10RPA, EFS10RNA, CGCF10PR AND CGCF10NR Battery Negative Install Battery According To This Illustration www.desatech.com 112462-01C...
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Page 39: Parts List
100609-01 099387-13 099387-15 111725-03 111725-03 101054-01 101054-01 100563-01 100563-01 103470-01 103470-01 ** Part not available for field replacement. 112462-01C PARTS LIST PART NUMBERS CGCF10PR CGCF10NR 102633-02 102633-02 102624-02 102624-02 099230-02 099230-02 098304-01 098304-01 112066-01 112066-02 103209-05 103209-05 102635-02 102635-02 100587-01... -
Page 40: Accessories
Purchase these fireplace accessories from your lo- cal dealer. If they can not supply these accessories, call DESA Heating Products at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information. You can also write to the ad- dress listed on the back page of this manual. - Page 41 ACCESSORIES Continued CORNER MANTEL WITH FULL HEARTH BASE CMA209U Series - Unfinished GMC63U Series - Unfinished GMC64F Series - Oak Stain Finished GMC83F Series - Oak Stain Finished For all models. Space-saving mantel and hearth base corner design features clean, classic lines. Available in a stained oak, white lacquer or an un- finished hardwood, ready to stain or paint.
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Page 44: Limited Warranty
VENT-FREE COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH DESA Heating Products warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for four (4) years and five (5) years on stainless steel burners from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable instructions.
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