Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FMH26TP Desa
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Save this manual for future reference. COMP ACT HEA T MAJIC™ PROP ANE/LP VENT -FREE FIREPLACE SYSTEM OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Acc.
2 107106 PROP ANE/LP VENT -FREE FIREPLACE SYSTEM IMPORTANT: Read this owner ’ s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, operate, or service this fireplace. Improper use of this fireplace can cause se- rious injury or death from burns, fire, explosion, electrical shock, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
3 107106 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 ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc.
4 107106 PROP ANE/LP VENT -FREE FIREPLACE SYSTEM ASSEMBL Y WARNING: Always have branch support and screen in place before operating fireplace. This prevents excessive tempera- tures on fireplace surfaces.
5 107106 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 107106 PROP ANE/LP VENT -FREE FIREPLACE SYSTEM DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this worksheet to determine if you have a confined or unconfined space.
7 107106 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 6 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors Shown with Optional Mantel Outlet Air Ventilated Attic Outlet Air Inlet Air Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space To Crawl Space To Attic .
8 107106 PROP ANE/LP VENT -FREE FIREPLACE SYSTEM Note: Your vent-free fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations. Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface of your fireplace, except where standoff spacers are integrally attached.
9 107106 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 11 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs Nails or Wood Screws INST ALLA TION Continued 1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimen- sions shown in Figure 9 for the rough opening. If installing in a corner , use dimensions shown in Figure 10 for the rough open- ing.
10 107106 PROP ANE/LP VENT -FREE FIREPLACE SYSTEM 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.
11 107106 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 hardware packet. 3. Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 15.
12 107106 PROP ANE/LP VENT -FREE FIREPLACE SYSTEM Figure 18 - Installing Blower Bracket Assembly 3 2 1 Wire Harness Blower Bracket Assembly Screw Power Cord Valve Cover Shield Box Cover Wire Harness S.
13 107106 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 107106 PROP ANE/LP VENT -FREE FIREPLACE SYSTEM 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. This fireplace requires an external regulator (not sup- plied).
15 107106 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued CONNECTING EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE TO HEATER CONTROL Installation Items Needed • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) 1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in place for shipping.
16 107106 PROP ANE/LP VENT -FREE FIREPLACE SYSTEM ON POSITION OFF POSITION Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa) 1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve (control valve) and equip- ment shutoff valve from gas supply pip- ing system.
17 107106 OWNER’S MANUAL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Ignitor Button Figure 29 - Control Knob In The OFF Position Control Knob WARNING: You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen in place. Make sure fire- place screen is installed before running fireplace.
18 107106 PROP ANE/LP VENT -FREE FIREPLACE SYSTEM INSPECTING BURNER Thermocouple Pilot Burner Figure 32 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Thermocouple Pilot Burner Figure 33 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often.
19 107106 OWNER’S MANUAL BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 34 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 35 shows an incorrect burner flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame pattern shows sporadic, irregular flame tip- ping. It also shows the flame consistently higher than one inch above the log.
20 107106 PROP ANE/LP VENT -FREE FIREPLACE SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 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 107106 OWNER’S MANUAL REMEDY 1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance , page 19) or replace burner orifice 2. Replace burner orifice 3. Contact local propane/LP gas company 1. Contact local propane/LP gas company 2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte- nance , page 19) or replace burner orifice 1.
22 107106 PROP ANE/LP VENT -FREE FIREPLACE SYSTEM 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.
23 107106 OWNER’S MANUAL TECHNICAL SER VICE You may have further questions about in- stallation, operation, or troubleshooting. If so, contact DESA International’s Technical Service Department at 1-866-672-6040. You can also visit DESA International’s technical services web site at www.
24 107106 PROP ANE/LP VENT -FREE FIREPLACE SYSTEM ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN FMH26TP 23 29 40 32 36 38 13 7 8 33 40 11 10 4 7 30 1 3 2 9 19 6 22 31 21 41 26 42 39 39 16 15 18 24 12 28 5 34 25 27 .
25 107106 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST FMH26TP KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 102633-02 Outer Casing Top 1 2 102624-02 Outer Casing 1 3 099230-02 Shoulder Screw 14 4 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8&qu.
26 107106 PROP ANE/LP VENT -FREE FIREPLACE SYSTEM ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer. If they cannot supply these accessories call DESA International’s Sales Department at 1-866-672-6040 for referral information.
27 107106 OWNER’S MANUAL NOTES _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________.
2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com 107106-01 Rev. B 02/02 LIMITED WARRANTY PROPANE/LP VENT-FREE COMPACT HEAT MAJIC™ FIREPLACE SYSTEM DESA Internationa.
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