Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VMH10TPA Desa
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Save this manual for future reference. OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS COMP ACT CLASSIC HEAR TH ® FIREPLACE ® Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base.
2 104407 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE VMH10TP A ® DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! SAFETY INFORMA TION Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re- semble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea.
3 104407 OWNER’S MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION 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 ANS Z223.1 , also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc.
4 104407 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE VMH10TP A ® ASSEMBL Y ASSEMBLING FIREPLACE Tools Required: • Phillips screwdriver • 5/16" hex wrench • slotted screwdriver Installing Log 1 . Remove back log, branch, and hood from log box.
5 104407 OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Today’s homes are built more energy effi- cient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in.
6 104407 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE VMH10TP A ® WARNING: If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an unconfined space or if the building is o.
7 104407 OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building Shown with Optional Mantel VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building This fresh air would come from an adjoining unconfined space.
8 104407 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE VMH10TP A ® CAUTION: This heater creates warm air currents. These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to heater.
9 104407 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 7 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed From Front of Fireplace Shown with Op- tional Mantel Top Of Mantel Can Be Flush With Wall Left Side CEILING Right Side 36" Minim.
10 104407 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE VMH10TP A ® 13" 16" 19" 21" 2 1 /2" 6" 8" 10" Note: All vertical measurements are from top of fireplace opening to bottom of mantel shelf. All measurements are in inches.
11 104407 OWNER’S MANUAL Assembling Brass Trim (Brass trim shipped with mantel) 1. Remove packaging from three remain- ing pieces of brass trim. 2. Locate two adjusting plates with set screws, and two shims in the hard- ware packet. 3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 14.
12 104407 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE VMH10TP A ® 4. Carefully disconnect green and white wires at their insulated connectors. 5. In top of the heater cabinet, locate the four mounting holes on the outer cas- ing. Align these four holes with those on the blower bracket assembly .
13 104407 OWNER’S MANUAL 3 2 1 For Built-In Installation WARNING: A licensed elec- trician must connect the wiring harness to electrical supply fol- lowing all local codes. Electri- cian must provide a clamp on the box cover to secure the wir- ing. Wiring should be routed through the bushing in the hole on the outer casing of heater.
14 104407 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE VMH10TP A ® CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified ser- vice person must connect fire- place to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: Never connect fire- place directly to the propane/LP supply.
15 104407 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 25 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together Figure 24 - Removing Branch Support From Fireplace CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) 1.
16 104407 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE VMH10TP A ® CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG 1. Disconnect fireplace and its individual manual shutoff valve from gas supply piping system.
17 104407 OWNER’S MANUAL CAUTION: Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the manual shutoff valve. Thermocouple Pilot Burner Figure 29 - Pilot (Actual Pilot May Vary From Illustration) Ignitor.
18 104407 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE VMH10TP A ® TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE The thermostat used on this fireplace senses the room temperature. At times the room may exceed the set tempera- ture. If so, the burner will shut off. The burner will cycle back on when room temperature drops below the set tem- perature.
19 104407 OWNER’S MANUAL INSPECTING BURNER Thermocouple Pilot Burner Figure 31 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern (Actual Pilot May Vary From Illustration) Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 31 shows a correct pilot flame pat- tern.
20 104407 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE VMH10TP A ® WARNING: Turn off and un- plug fireplace and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified ser- vice person should service and repair fireplace. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot.
21 104407 OWNER’S MANUAL Continued www.desatech.com TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during combus.
22 104407 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE VMH10TP A ® 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.
23 104407 OWNER’S MANUAL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CABINET Air Passageways • Use a vacuum cleaner or pressurized air to clean. Exterior • Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture. W ipe the cabi- net to remove dust. WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning.
24 104407 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE VMH10TP A ® 44 23 28 31 43 35 37 13 14 3 43 32 11 10 4 7 29 1 3 2 3 42 9 17 19 6 22 30 21 40 27 38 38 16 15 18 24 5 33 26 25 20 4 8 4 34 36 12 .
25 104407 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST VMH10TPA This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 26 of this manual. KEY VMH10TPA NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
26 104407 VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE VMH10TP A ® SPECIFICA TIONS REPLACEMENT PA R T S Note: Use only original replacement parts. This will protect your warranty coverage for parts replaced under warranty. PARTS UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product.
27 104407 OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they cannot supply these accessories call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-800-458-2472 for referral information. You can also write to the ad- dress listed on the back page of this manual.
2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com INTERNA TIONAL 104407-01 REV. D 01/00 LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS COMPACT CLASSIC HEARTH ® FIREPLACE D.
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