Save this manual for future reference.VENT-FREE PROPANE/LPGAS HEATEROWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL14,000 to 28,000 Btu/Hr with Thermostat
10101813FRESH AIRFORCOMBUSTIONANDVENTILATIONContinuedFigure 8 - Ventilation Air from Inside BuildingOr Remove Door into Adjoining Room, Option 3Ventil
11101813FRESH AIRFORCOMBUSTIONANDVENTILATIONContinuedFigure 9 - Ventilation Air from OutdoorsOutletAirVentilatedAttic OutletAirInletAirInlet AirVentil
12101813INSTALLATIONCHECK GAS TYPEUse only propane/LP gas. If your gas supply is not propane/LP, do not installheater. Call dealer where you bought he
1310181336"5"FLOORCEILINGMinimumMinimum To Top Surface Of Carpeting, Tile Or OtherCombustible Material6"MinimumFromSides OfHeaterLeftSi
14101813INSTALLATION OPTIONSThere are three options for mounting this heater.A. Mounting heater to wallB. Mounting heater to optional hearth baseC. Mo
15101813INSTALLATIONContinuedAttaching Mounting Bracket to WallNote: Wall anchors, mounting screws, and spacers are in hardware package. Thehardware p
16101813Installing Bottom Mounting Screws1. Locate two bottom mounting holes. These holes are near bottom on back panelof heater (see Figure 17).2. Ma
17101813INSTALLATIONContinuedFigure 19 - Placing Hearth Insert on Heater Baseand Attaching Brass Base TrimBrass BaseTrimContinued5. Stand heater up on
18101813INSTALLATIONContinuedC. MOUNTING HEATER WITH OPTIONAL HEARTH BASE TO OPTIONALMANTEL (The following instructions are for GMF800(A,B)/GMU801(A,B
19101813INSTALLATIONContinued2. Locate pre-drilled holes at bottom of each side of mantel (see Figure 23). Usean electric drill with 1/8" drill b
2101813CONTENTSSECTION PAGESafety Information continues on next pageSafety Information ...
20101813CONNECTINGTO GASSUPPLYFigure 24 - External Regulator with Vent Pointing DownNOTICEA qualified service person must connect heater to gas supply
21101813IMPORTANT: Hold pressure regulator with wrench when connecting it to gas pipingand/or fittings.CHECKINGGASCONNECTIONSPRESSURE TESTING GAS SUP
22101813ONPOSITIONOFFPOSITION3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air oropening propane/LP supply tank valve.4. Check all joi
23101813OPERATINGHEATERFOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTINGContinuedWARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGIf you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire
241018134. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Then smell for gas, includingnear the floor. If you smell gas, STOP! Follow “B” in the safety i
25101813TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCEShutting Off Heater1. Turn control knob clockwise Clockwise to the OFF position.2. Turn off all electric power to
26101813INSPECTINGBURNERThermocouplePilot BurnerFigure 30 - Correct Pilot Flame PatternThermocouplePilot BurnerFigure 31 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Patte
27101813BURNER FLAME PATTERNFigure 32 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 33 shows an incorrectburner flame pattern. The incorrect burner fla
28101813CLEANINGANDMAINTENANCEODS/PILOT AND BURNER• Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or small, soft bristled brush to clean.CABINETAir Passagewa
29101813ContinuedREMEDY1. Turn on gas supply oropen manual shutoffvalve2. Turn control knob toPILOT position3. Press in control knobwhile in PILOTposi
3101813SAFETYINFORMATIONContinued WARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGS ContinuedWARNING: Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous.1. This app
30101813TROUBLE-SHOOTINGContinuedOBSERVEDPROBLEMBurner does not lightafter ODS/pilot is litDelayed ignition ofburnerBurner backfiringduring combustion
31101813TROUBLE-SHOOTINGContinuedWARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGIf you smell gas• Shut off gas supply.• Do not try to light any appliance.• Do not touch an
32101813TECHNICALSERVICEYou may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting.If so, contact DESA International’s Technical
33101813These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to supportour customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts a
34101813ACCESSORIESPurchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supplythese accessories, either contact your nearest Part
35101813ACCESSORIESSTANDARD MANTELUnfinished - GMU801(A,B)Finished - GMF800(A,B)For use with heater and hearth base. Areal oak mantel offers compact s
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37101813PARTS LISTThis list contains replaceable parts used in your heater. When ordering parts, followthe instructions listed under Replacement Parts
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2701 Industrial DriveP.O. Box 90004Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004101813-01REV. D08/96LIMITED WARRANTYVENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS HEATERSDESA International
5101813ASSEMBLYASSEMBLING HEATERTools Required: Phillips screwdriver, 5/16" hex wrench, and slotted screwdriverRemoving Front Panel Of Heater1. R
6101813WARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGAlways have burner shield and screen in place before operatingheater. This prevents excessive temperatures on heater
7101813ASSEMBLYContinuedAssembling and Attaching Brass Trim1. Remove packaging from three remaining pieces of brass trim.2. Locate four brass screws,
8101813FRESH AIRFORCOMBUSTIONANDVENTILATIONWARNING ICON G 001 WARNINGThis heater shall not be installed in a confined space unlessprovisions are provi
9101813FRESH AIRFORCOMBUSTIONANDVENTILATIONContinuedDETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATIONDetermining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Spa
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