Installation, Continued, Operating the Blower

a. If your fireplace system is installed

OWNER’S MANUAL

INSTALLATION

Continued

9. Plug in blower power cord.

a. If your fireplace system is installed

as a freestanding unit with an ac-

cessory mantel, determine whether

the power cord will exit the left side

or the right side of the firebox. In-

stall 1 plastic bushing provided into

the 1.5" hole in the floor support

bracket on the exit side (see Figure

19). Install the second plastic bush-

ing provided into the 1.5" hole in the

outer casing through which the

power cord will exit. Route power

cord through both plastic bushings

and plug the power cord into a prop-

erly grounded 3-prong wall recep-

tacle near the firebox.

b. If your fireplace system installation

is recessed, you must install GA3555

Outlet kit with cover in your fireplace

which will supply a convenient 3-

prong grounded electrical outlet for

your blower. Refer to the installation

manual provided with the model

GA3555 accessory for instructions on

wiring the duplex outlet.

Note: A qualified installer must

make all electrical connections.

IMPORTANT: Do not pick up log base assembly by burners. This could damage burners. Only handle base by grates.

13.Reattach log base assembly to fireplace with screws removed in step 3.

Note: Discard the remaining hardware items.

14.Install logs and fireplace screen per in- structions in operating manual provided with fireplace.

	Right Floor
	Support	Plastic
	Bracket	Plastic
	Bracket	Bushing
		Bushing

WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with sup- plied diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in dam- age or personal injury.

15.Connect gas supply to fireplace per in- structions in operating manual provided with fireplace.

NOTICE: A qualified service per- son must connect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes.

Operating the Blower

Light your gas appliance with the blower off. After about 15 minutes, turn the blower on to deliver heated air at the top louvers. The blower features a variable control which allows you to select the speed you desire.

Note: Periodically check the louvers of the firebox and remove any dust, dirt, or other obstructions.

10. Check to make sure that the power cord

is completely clear of the blower wheel

and that there are no other foreign ob-

jects in blower wheel. Turn blower on

and check for operation. Turn blower

off by rotating knob fully counterclock-

wise before continuing.

11. Peel off the backing paper and stick the

supplied wiring diagram decal on the

firebox bottom approximately 12" in

front of blower and 3" to the right of the

blower speed control. (see Figure 20).

WARNING: Never touch the blower wheel while in operation.

12. Replace log base assembly in fireplace.

Feed flexible gas supply line into fire-

place base area while replacing log base

assembly. Make sure the entire flexible

gas line is in fireplace base area.

Note: If firebrick is installed, make sure

the back of the firebox bottom slides

Figure 19 - Installing Plastic Bushing for Power Cord

Wiring

Diagram

WARNING: Never attempt to service heater while it is plugged in, operating, or hot. Burns and electrical shock could result. Only a qualified ser- vice person should service or repair heater.

If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be replaced, it must be replaced with 105°C wire or it’s equivalent.

WARNING: Label all wires prior to discon- nection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.

Variable

Fan Switch

Off

110/115

Black

Blower

V.A.C.

Black

Motor

Black

Green

White

120 Vac. 60 Hz. . 78 Amps
DESA International, Bowling Green, KY	101584-05

under the rear panel of the firebrick. (lift

the firebrick up if necessary.)

Figure 20 - Location of Wiring Diagram Decal, 12" in Front of Blower and 3" from Blower Speed Control

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