Table of Contents | Desa VDCFRPB, VDCFRNB, VDCFTPB specification

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. It uses air (oxygen) from the room in which it is installed. Provi- sions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided. Refer to Air for Combustion and Ventilation section on page 6 of this manual.

This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket,* per- manently located, manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by local codes.

This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indi- cated on the rating plate. This appliance is not convert- ible for use with other gases.

* Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer

State of Massachusetts: The installation must be made by a licensed plumber or gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Sellers of unvented propane or natural gas-fired supplemental room heaters shall provide to each purchaser a copy of 527 CMR 30 upon sale of the unit.

Vent-free gas products are prohibited for bedroom and bathroom installation in the Common- wealth of Massachusetts.

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Safety Information	3	Cleaning and Maintenance.	...............................	27
Product Identification	5	Wiring Diagram		28
Optional Remote Control Accessories	5	Troubleshooting		29
Local Codes	5	Specifications		33
Product Features	5	Illustrated Parts Breakdown and Parts List		34
Unpacking	5	Accessories		40
Hood Assembly	6	Replacement Parts		42
Air for Combustion and Ventilation	6	Service Hints		42
Installation	9	Technical Service		42
Operating Fireplace	21	Warranty Information	Back Cover
Inspecting Burners	27

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Vdcfrpb and Vdcfrnb Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base AccessoryThermostat Models Vdcftnb and Vdcftpb Remote-Ready Models Table of Contents Safety Information Safety Information Product Identification Optional Remote Control AccessoriesProduct Features Local Codes Hood Assembly Air for Combustion Ventilation Determining FRESH-AIR Flow for Fireplace Location AIR for Combustion VentilationProviding Adequate Ventilation Ventilation Air From Outdoors Ventilation AIRVentilation Air From Inside Building Installation Check GAS Type Fireplace Clearances InstallationInstallation Items Minimum Clearance to Combustible Materials Front Width Built-In Fireplace InstallationActual Framing Height Depth Side of Firebox Optional Mantel InstallationMantel Shelf Top Louver Bottom Louver Installing Optional Blower Accessory GA3450TA Removing Upper Louver Open lower louver door by swinging door down see , Installing Blower AccessoryRemote Blower Bracket Switch Plate Screw Blower Bracket For Built-In InstallationExtension Cord Connecting to GAS Supply Checking GAS Connections Connecting equipment shutoff valve to heater controlInstallation Items Needed Gas Regulator or Gas Control Valve Equipment Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas ConnectionsEquipment Open Shutoff Valve Closed Gas Meter Installing 9-Volt Battery in Hand-Held Remote Control Unit Installing ReceiverReceiver Volt Terminal Battery Wires Battery Clip Feed wires through rectangular slots Optional Wall Switch GWMS2 Remote-Ready Models OnlyControl Valve To Wall Thermostat or Switch Terminal W Terminal R Operating Fireplace Installing LOG SET and ScreenFor Your Safety Read Before Lighting Lighting Instructions To Turn OFF GAS To Appliance Manual Lighting ProcedureOperating Fireplace Thermostat Control Operation AUTO/OFF/ON Switch Operating Blower Pilot Burner Ignitor Electrode Piezo Flame Control Ignitor Button Adjustment KnobPilot Ignitor Burner Electrode Thermostat Series Model Optional Hand-HeldRemote Operation HRC200 Optional GWMS2 Wall Mounted Switch Optional GWMT1 Wall mounted Thermostat Pilot Flame Pattern Cleaning MaintenanceInspecting Burners Burner Flame Pattern LOG Set Cleaning MaintenanceWiring Diagram Cabinet Troubleshooting Observed Problem Possible Cause Remedy Troubleshooting Slight smoke or odor during When heated, vapors fromMote-Ready Models Only Power is low Initial operation Processes and log curing Gas leak. See Warning Rating Variable 17,000/30,000 Btu/Hr SpecificationsThermostat Models Remote-Ready Models Rating Variable 17,000/26,000 Btu/Hr Illustrated Parts Breakdown Firebox Models VDC Baffle Parts ListOuter Casing Top Outer Casing Vdcftpb and Vdcftnb Illustrated Parts BreakdownThermostat Models Parts List REMOTE-READY Models Vdcfrnb and Vdcfrpb Brass Flare Adapter Fitting THERMOSTAT-CONTROLLED Blower KIT GA3450T AccessoriesEquipment Shutoff Valve GA5010 WALL-MOUNT Thermostat AccessoriesWALL-MOUNT ON/OFF Switch Technical Service Replacement PartsService Hints Parts Under Warranty 116526-01B Limited Warranty VENT-FREE Compact Classic Hearth Warranty InformationKeep this Warranty