VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS
COMPACT FIREPLACE
OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
CGCF26NR
15,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr
Remote/Thermostatically
Controlled Model
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• 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. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
®
Shown with Optional
Cabinet Mantel/Hearth
Base Accessory
WARNING: Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service, or maintenance can cause
injury or property damage. Refer to this manual for correct
installation and operational procedures. For assistance or additional 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. Provisions for adequate
combustion and ventilation air
must be provided. Refer to
Combustion and Ventilation
tion on page 5 of this manual.
Air for
sec-
This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not
prohibited by state or local codes.
*Aftermarket: Completion of sale, not for purpose of resale, from the manufacturer. (I.E. Installation of this
product is permitted after the manufactured (mobile) home is sited)
This appliance is only for use with the type of gas indicated on the rating plate.
This appliance is not convertible for use with other gases.
Save this manual for future reference.
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SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNINGS
WARNING ICON G 001
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 serious injury or death from
burns, fire, explosion, electrical
shock, and carbon monoxide
poisoning.
DANGER: Carbon monoxide
poisoning may lead to death!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early
signs of carbon monoxide poisoning resemble the flu, with headaches, dizziness,
or nausea. If you have these signs, the fireplace may not be working properly. Get
fresh air at once! Have fireplace serviced.
Some people are more affected by carbon
monoxide than others. These include pregnant women, people with heart or lung disease or anemia, those under the influence of
alcohol, and those at high altitudes.
Natural Gas: Natural gas is odorless. An
odor-making agent is added to natural gas.
The odor helps you detect a natural gas leak.
However, the odor added to natural gas can
fade. Natural gas may be present even though
no odor exists.
Make certain you read and understand all
warnings. Keep this manual for reference. It
is your guide to safe and proper operation of
this fireplace.
WARNING: Any change to this
fireplace or its controls can be
dangerous.
1. This appliance is only for use with the
type of gas indicated on the rating plate.
This appliance is not convertible for use
with other gases.
2. 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. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions
• if you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department
3. This fireplace shall not be installed in
a bedroom or bathroom.
4. Never install the fireplace
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture, clothing, or
other flammable objects are less than
36 inches from the front, top, or sides
of the fireplace
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
5. Do not use this fireplace as a woodburning fireplace. Use only the logs
provided with the fireplace.
6. Do not add extra logs or ornaments
such as pine cones, vermiculite, or rock
wool. Using these added items can
cause sooting. Do not add lava rock
around base. Rock and debris could fall
into the control area of fireplace.
7. Y ou must operate this fireplace with the
fireplace screen in place. Make sure
fireplace screen is in place before running fireplace.
8. This fireplace is designed to be smokeless. If logs ever appear to smoke, turn
off fireplace and call a qualified service person.
eration, slight smoking could occur due
to log curing and fireplace burning
manufacturing residues.
9. Do not allow fans to blow directly into
the fireplace. Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame patterns. Ceiling fans
can create drafts that alter burner flame
patterns. Altered burner patterns can
cause sooting.
10. Before using furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaner, or similar products, turn
heater off. If heated, the vapors from
these products may create a white powder residue within burner box or on
adjacent walls or furniture.
Note:
During initial op-
11. This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run properly . This fireplace has
an oxygen depletion sensor (ODS) pilot light safety system. The ODS shuts
down the fireplace if not enough fresh
air is available. See Air for Combus-
tion and Ventilation, pages 5 through
7. If fireplace keeps shutting off, see
Troubleshooting, pages 17 through 19.
12. Do not run fireplace
• where flammable liquids or vapors
are used or stored.
• under dusty conditions.
13. Do not use this fireplace to cook food
or burn paper or other objects.
14. Never place any objects in the fireplace
or on logs.
15. Fireplace front and screen becomes
very hot when running fireplace. Keep
children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Fireplace will remain hot for a
time after shut-down. Allow surfaces
to cool before touching.
16. Carefully supervise young children
when they are in same room with fireplace.
17. Do not use fireplace if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualified service technician to inspect the
room fireplace and to replace any part
of the control system and any gas control which has been under water.
18. Turn off and unplug fireplace and let
cool before servicing. Only a qualified
service person should service and repair fireplace.
19. Operating fireplace above elevations of
4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.
20. Do not use a blower insert, heat exchanger insert, or other accessory not
approved for use with this fireplace.
21. Do not operate fireplace if any log is
broken. Do not operate fireplace if a
log is chipped (dime-sized or larger).
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PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION
Fireplace
Cabinet
ON
OFF
REMOTE
Ignitor Button
Remote Selector Switch
Figure 1 - Vent-Free Natural Gas Compact Fireplace
Flame Adjustment Knob
Control Knob
Screen
Logs
PRODUCT
FEATURES
Safety Pilot
This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen
Depletion Sensor Shutoff System (ODS).
The ODS/pilot is a required feature for ventfree room fireplaces. The ODS/pilot shuts off
the fireplace if there is not enough fresh air.
Piezo Ignition System
This fireplace has a piezo ignitor. This system requires no matches, batteries, or other
sources to light fireplace.
HI
TEMP
MAN
AUTO
ONLO
OFF
STATUS
Remote
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, also known as NFPA 54*.
*Available from:
American National Standards Institute, Inc.
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
National Fire Protection Association, Inc.
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
UNPACKING
1. Remove log box and fireplace from
carton. The hood is not attached.
2. Remove all protective packaging applied to fireplace for shipment.
3. Make sure your fireplace includes one
hardware packet and one remote control packet which includes batteries.
4. Check fireplace for any shipping damage.
If fireplace is damaged, promptly inform
dealer where you bought fireplace.
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Always have
branch support and screen in
place before operating fireplace.
This prevents excessive temperatures on fireplace surfaces.
ASSEMBLING FIREPLACE
Tools Required:
• Phillips screwdriver
• 5/16" hex wrench
• Slotted screwdriver
Installing Log
1.
Remove back log, branch, and hood from
log box. Discard protective packaging.
2. Remove two shipping screws above
screen (see Figure 2).
3. Lift screen up and pull out to remove.
4. An optional blower is available. See Ac-
cessories, page 21. Install optional
blower now. Follow installation instructions provided with blower.
5. Gently place back log on burner support (see Figure 2). The log should fit
flat against top of burner support. Place
two #10 one-inch-long screws through
burner support into the log and tighten.
Place branche on branch support (see
Figure 2).
6. Do not allow branch to contact flame.
If flame contacts branch, soot will be
created.
7. Reattach screen by placing notches in
screen frame over shoulder screws and
pushing down.
Screen Shipping Screw
Back Log
Screw
Branch
Screen
Figure 2 - Assembling Fireplace
Assembling Hood
1. Locate four #10-3/8" black phillips
sheet metal screws from the hardware
packet.
2. Remove two 13/4" screws from underneath middle rail (see Figure 3).
3. Slip top of hood between middle rail and
top of firebox wrapper (see Figure 3).
Shoulder Screw
Burner
Support
Branch Support
Screw
4. Reinstall two 13/4" screws removed in
step 2. Make sure screw pass through
hood and middle rail and attach into
upper louver assembly (see Figure 3).
5. Attach four #10-3/8" hood screws as
shown in Figure 3.
WARNING: Failure to position the parts in accordance with
these diagrams or failure to use
only parts specifically approved
with this fireplace may result in
property damage or personal injury.
Figure 3 - Assembling Hood
4
2 Short
Screws
3
/4"
1
Screws
Middle Rail
Hood
Firebox Top
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COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
WARNING: This heater shall
not be installed in a confined
space or unusually tight construction unless provisions are
provided for adequate combustion and ventilation air. Read the
following instructions to insure
proper fresh air for this and other
fuel-burning appliances in your
home.
Today’s homes are built more energy efficient 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. During heating months, home owners
want their homes as airtight as possible.
While it is good to make your home energy
efficient, your home needs to breathe. Fresh
air must enter your home. All fuel-burning
appliances need fresh air for proper combustion and ventilation.
Exhaust fans, fireplaces, clothes dryers, and
fuel burning appliances draw air from the
house to operate. You must provide adequate fresh air for these appliances. This
will insure proper venting of vented fuelburning appliances.
PROVIDING ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
The following is excerpts from National Fuel
Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, Section
5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation.
All spaces in homes fall into one of the three
following ventilation classifications:
1. Unusually Tight Construction
2. Unconfined Space
3. Confined Space
The information on pages 5 through 7 will
help you classify your space and provide
adequate ventilation.
Unusually Tight Construction
The air that leaks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for
combustion and ventilation. However, in
buildings of unusually tight construction,
you must provide additional fresh air.
Unusually tight construction is defined as construction where:
a. walls and ceilings exposed to the
outside atmosphere have a continuous water vapor retarder with
a rating of one perm (6 x 10
per pa-sec-m2) or less with openings gasketed or sealed
b. weather stripping has been
added on openable windows and
doors
c. caulking or sealants are applied
to areas such as joints around
window and door frames, between sole plates and floors, between wall-ceiling joints, between wall panels, at penetrations for plumbing, electrical, and
gas lines, and at other openings.
If your home meets all of the three
criteria above, you must provide additional fresh air. See
From Outdoors
If your home does not meet all of the
three criteria above, proceed to
and
, page 7
Ventilation Air
.
mining Fresh-Air Flow For Fireplace
Location,
page 6.
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and
Deter-
kg
Confined and Unconfined Space
The National Fuel Gas Code (ANSI Z223.1,
1992 Section 5.3) defines a confined space
as a space whose volume is less than 50
cubic feet per 1,000 Btu per hour (4.8 m3 per
kw) of the aggregate input rating of all
appliances installed in that space and an
unconfining space as a space whose volume
is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu
per hour (4.8 m3 per kw) of the aggregate
input rating of all appliances installed in that
space. Rooms communicating directly with
the space in which the appliances are installed*, through openings not furnished
with doors, are considered a part of the
unconfined space.
This heater shall not be installed in a confined space or unusually tight construction
unless provisions are provided for adequate
combustion and ventilation air.
* Adjoining rooms are communicating only
if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them.
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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.
Space: Includes the room in which you will install fireplace plus any adjoining rooms with doorless passageways or ventilation grills
between the rooms.
1. Determine the volume of the space (length x width x height).
Length x Width x Height = _________________cu. ft. (volume of space)
Example:
If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or openings, add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of
the space.
2. Divide the space volume by 50 cubic feet to determine the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
_________________ (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = (Maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example:
3. Add the Btu/Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space.
Vent-free fireplace ________________ Btu/Hr
Gas water heater ________________ Btu/Hr
Gas furnace ________________ Btu/Hr
Vented gas heater ________________ Btu/Hr
Gas fireplace logs ________________ Btu/Hr
Other gas appliances* + ________________ Btu/Hr
Total = ________________ Btu/Hr
* Do not include direct-vent gas appliances. Direct-vent draws combustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors.
4. Compare the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support with the actual amount of Btu/Hr used.
_____________ Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)
_____________ Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
Example:
The space in the above example is a confined space because the actual Btu/Hr used is more than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support.
You must provide additional fresh air. Your options are as follows:
A. Rework worksheet, adding the space of an adjoining room. If the extra space provides an unconfined space, remove door to adjoin-
ing room or add ventilation grills between rooms. See Ventilation Air From Inside Building, page 7.
B. Vent room directly to the outdoors. See Ventilation Air From Outdoors, page 7.
C. Install a lower Btu/Hr fireplace, if lower Btu/Hr size makes room unconfined.
If the actual Btu/Hr used is less than the maximum Btu/Hr the space can support, the space is an unconfined space. You will need no
additional fresh air ventilation.
Space size 20 ft. (length) x 16 ft. (width) x 8 ft. (ceiling height) = 2560 cu. ft. (volume of space)
2560 cu. ft. (volume of space) ÷ 50 cu. ft. = 51.2 or 51,200 (maximum Btu/Hr the space can support)
Example:
Gas water heater 30,000 Btu/Hr
Vent-free fireplace + 26,000 Btu/Hr
Total = 56,000 Btu/Hr
51,200 Btu/Hr (maximum the space can support)
56,000 Btu/Hr (actual amount of Btu/Hr used)
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 of unusually tight construction, provide adequate combustion and ventilation air by one of
the methods described in the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3
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or applicable local codes.
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Or
Remove
Door into
Adjoining
Room,
Option 3
Ventilation Grills
Into Adjoining Room,
Option 2
12"
12"
Ventilation
Grills
into Adjoining
Room,
Option 1
COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION
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VENTILATION AIR
Ventilation Air From Inside
Building
This fresh air would come from an adjoining
unconfined space. When ventilating to an
adjoining unconfined space, you must provide two permanent openings: one within
12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the
floor on the wall connecting the two spaces
(see options 1 and 2, Figure 4). You can also
remove door into adjoining room (see option 3, Figure 4). Follow the National Fuel
Gas Code NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1, Section
5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for
required size of ventilation grills or ducts.
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WARNING: Rework worksheet, adding the space of the
adjoining unconfined space. The
combined spaces must have
enough fresh air to supply all
appliances in both spaces.
Ventilation Air From Outdoors
Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation
grills or ducts. You must provide two permanent openings: one within 12" of the
ceiling and one within 12" of the floor.
Connect these items directly to the outdoors
or spaces open to the outdoors. These spaces
include attics and crawl spaces.
IMPORTANT:
Do not provide openings for
inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a
thermostat-controlled power vent. Heated air
entering the attic will activate the power vent.
Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building Shown with Optional Mantel
Outlet
Air
Outlet
Air
Inlet
Air
Inlet Air
Figure 5 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors Shown with Optional Mantel
Ventilated
Attic
To Attic
To
Crawl
Space
Ventilated
Crawl Space
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Minimum
From
Sides Of
Fireplace
Left
Side
CEILING
36"
Minimum
FLOOR
Right
Side
VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS COMPACT FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
NOTICE: This heater is intended
for use as supplemental heat. Use
this heater along with your primary heating system. Do not install this heater as your primary
heat source. If you have a central
heating system, you may run
system’s circulating blower while
using heater. This will help circulate the heat throughout the
house. In the event of a power
outage, you can use this heater
as your primary heat source.
NOTICE: A qualified service person must install fireplace. Follow
all local codes.
Note:
Your Comfort Glow fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations.
Wall or framing material can be placed directly
against any exterior surface on the fireplace,
except where stand-off spacers are integrally
attached. If stand-off spacers are attached to
your fireplace, these spacers can be placed
directly against wall or framing materials.
Use the dimensions shown for rough openings
to create the easiest installation (see Built-In
Fireplace Installation, page 8).
CHECK GAS TYPE
Use only natural gas. If your gas supply is
not natural gas, do not install fireplace. Call
dealer where you bought fireplace for proper
type fireplace.
INSTALLATION ITEMS
Before installing fireplace, make sure you
have the items listed below.
• piping (check local codes)
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas)
• manual shutoff valve *
• ground joint union
• sediment trap
• tee joint
• pipe wrench
• test gauge connection*
* An A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff
valve with 1/8" NPT tap is an acceptable
alternative to test gauge connection. Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified
manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See
Accessories, page 21.
Note:
for built-in installations. See Accessories, page 21.
If desired, purchase a four-sided brass trim kit
LOCATING FIREPLACE
WARNING: Maintain the minimum clearances shown in Figures 6 and 7. If you can, provide
greater clearances from floor,
ceiling, and joining wall.
You can recess firebox into the wall. You
can also position fireplace in the optional
cabinet or corner mantels.
IMPORTANT:
or corner mantels specified in this manual.
Purchase the optional mantel from your
dealer (see Accessories, page 21).
WARNING: Never install the
fireplace
• in a bedroom or a bathroom
• in a recreational vehicle
• where curtains, furniture,
clothing, or other flammable
objects are less than 36 inches
from the front, top, or sides of
the fireplace
• as a fireplace insert
• in high traffic areas
• in windy or drafty areas
CAUTION: This fireplace creates warm air currents. These
currents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace. Installing
fireplace next to vinyl or cloth
wall coverings or operating fireplace where impurities (such as
tobacco smoke, aromatic
candles, cleaning fluids, oil or
kerosene lamps, etc.) in the air
exist, may discolor walls.
IMPORTANT:
ture to the air. Although this is beneficial,
installing fireplace in rooms without enough
ventilation air may cause mildew to form from
too much moisture. See Air for Combustion
and Ventilation, pages 5 through 7.
CAUTION: If you install the
fireplace in a home garage
• fireplace pilot and burner must
be at least 18 inches above
floor.
• locate fireplace where moving
vehicle will not hit it.
Only use optional cabinet
Vent-free fireplaces add mois-
For convenience and efficiency, install fireplace
• where there is easy access for operation,
inspection, and service.
• in coldest part of room.
An optional blower kit is available from
your dealer. See Accessories, page 21. If
planning to use blower, locate fireplace near
an electrical outlet.
Figure 6 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed
From Front of Fireplace Shown Built In
The Wall
CEILING
36"
Minimum
Top Of
Mantel Can
Be Flush
With Wall
Right
Left
Side
Figure 7 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed
From Front of Fireplace Shown with
Optional Mantel
Side
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BUILT-IN FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION
Built-in installation of this fireplace involves
installing fireplace into a framed-in enclosure. This makes the front of fireplace flush
with wall. An optional brass trim kit accessory is available (see Accessories, page 21).
Brass trim will extend past sides of fireplace
approximately 1/2 inch. This will cover the
rough edges of the wall opening. If installing a built-in mantel above the fireplace, but
you must follow the clearances shown in
Figure 11, page 10. Follow the instructions
below to install the fireplace in this manner.
Actual Framing
Height 26" 26
Front Width 26
Depth 9 1/2" 10 1/2"
Bottom
3
/4" 26 7/8"
3/4" 3/4"
1. Frame in rough opening. Use dimensions shown in Figure 8 for the rough
opening.
If installing in a corner, use dimensions
shown in Figure 9 for the rough opening. The height is 26 1/8" which is the
same as the wall opening above.
10 1/2"
26 7/8"
26 7/8"
Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing in
Wall
36 5/8"
7
/8"
3/4" Off
The Floor
Minimum
25 7/8"
2. An optional blower accessory is available (see Accessories, page 21). There
are two options for connecting blower
to electrical source.
Option one: Have a licensed electrician install a properly grounded, threeprong 120-volt electrical outlet at fireplace location. Locate outlet inside the
framed enclosure. Blower power cord
will plug into this outlet.
Option two: Have a licensed electrician connect blower to electrical source
at junction box inside fireplace.
If using option one, have electrical outlet installed at this time. If using option
two, do not connect blower to electrical
source at junction box until step 7.
3. Install gas piping to fireplace location.
This installation includes an approved
flexible gas line (if allowed by local
codes) after the manual shutoff valve.
The flexible gas line must be the last
item installed on the gas piping.
4. If you have not assembled firebox, follow instructions on page 4.
5. Carefully set fireplace in front of rough
opening with back of fireplace inside
wall opening.
6. Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas
regulator. See Connecting Fir eplace to
Gas Supply, page 12.
7. If the optional blower has been installed
connect blower to electrical source.
Option one: Route blower electrical
cord through side or rear access door
of fireplace. Plug electrical cord into
electrical outlet.
Nails or
Wood
Screws
Option two: Have a licensed electrician connect blower to electrical source
at junction box inside fireplace.
8. Bend four nailing flanges on outer casing with pliers (see Figure 10).
9. Attach fireplace to wall studs using
nails or wood screws through holes in
nailing flange.
10. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 13.
11. If using optional brass trim kit, install
the trim after final finishing and/or
painting of wall. See instructions included with brass trim accessory for attaching brass trim.
IMPORTANT:
When finishing your firebox, combustible materials such as wall
board, gypsum board, sheet rock, drywall,
plywood, etc. may be butted up next to the
sides and top of the firebox. Combustible
materials should never overlap the firebox
front facing.
WARNING: Do not allow any
combustible materials to overlap
the firebox front facing.
IMPORTANT:
Non-combustible materials
such as brick, tile, etc. may overlap the front
facing, but should never cover any necessary openings like louvered slots.
WARNING: Do not allow noncombustible materials to cover
any necessary openings like louvered slots.
WARNING: Never modify or
cover the louvered slots on the
front of the firebox.
WARNING: Use only non-combustible mortar or adhesives
when overlapping the front facing with non-combustible facing
material.
26 7/8"
51 3/4"
Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing in
Corner
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Flanges
Figure 10 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs
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MANTEL CLEARANCES FOR
BUILT-IN INSTALLATION
If placing mantel above built-in fireplace,
you must meet minimum clearance between
mantel shelf and top of fireplace opening.
If your installation does not meet the above
minimum clearances, you must:
• raise the mantel to an acceptable height,
OR
• remove the mantel.
OPTIONAL MANTEL
INSTALLATION
Note:
Refer to instructions provided with
the mantel for assembly instructions. Refer
to instructions below for system installation. Refer to instructions on page 4 for
firebox assembly. Blower accessory should
be installed if it is being used (see Accesso-
ries, page 21).
1. Unscrew four brass screws that attach
top louver to fireplace. Remove louvre
from fireplace and set aside.
2. Place fireplace on wood base.
3. Place mantel around fireplace/base as-
sembly.
4. Assemble brass trim kit. See Assem-
bling Brass Trim.
5. Firmly snap brass trim kit on shoulder
screws. Shoulder screws are located on
fireplace cabinet (see Figure 12).
6. Align brass trim kit for flush fit around
opening.
7. Use two 3" wood screws provided and
attach fireplace base to wooden base
(see Figure 12).
8. Remove brass trim kit and mantel. Be
careful not to damage wall or mantel.
9. Place wood base next to wall at instal-
lation location.
10. Attach wood base to floor with two
1 3/4" black screws provided (see Figure 13). If the floor is concrete use anchor method (see Attaching W ood Base
to Solid Floor, page 11).
11. Install gas line. See Connecting T o Gas
Supply, page 11.
12. Check for leaks. See Checking Gas
Connections, page 13.
13. Place mantel around fireplace. Be careful not to damage wall or mantel.
14. Place brass trim kit on the shoulder
screws located on the side and top of
the fireplace. Firmly snap the brass trim
over the shoulder screws on fireplace
(see Figure 12).
15. Adjust assembly to remove any gaps. Attach remaining two 3" wood screws from
hardware pack through openings inside of
fireplace sides into the mantel. The openings are located at top behind the area for
the brass louvers (see Figure 13).
16. Reinstall top brass louvers.
Note:
All vertical
measurements
are from top of
fireplace
opening to
bottom of
mantel shelf.
Minimum NonCombustible
Material
Figure 11 - Minimum Mantel Clearances
for Built-In Installation
Shoulder Screws
Hole for 3" wood
screw for attaching
fireplace to mantel
Figure 12 - Attaching Brass Trim to
Fireplace
Mantel Shelf
10"
8"
6"
2 1/2"
13"
16"
Hole for 3" wood
screw for attaching
fireplace to
wooden base
Assembled
Brass Trim
19"
21"
1 3/4" Screw
Wood Base
Figure 13 - Attaching Wood Base to Floor
Assembling Brass Trim (Brass
trim shipped with mantel)
1. Remove packaging from three remaining 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 14.
4. Slide one end of adjusting plate/shim
in slot on mitered edge of top brass trim
(see Figure 14).
5. Slide other end of adjusting plate/shim
in slot on mitered edge of side brass
trim (see Figure 14).
6. While firmly holding edges of brass
trim together, tighten both set screws
on the adjusting plate with slotted
screwdriver.
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for other corner.
8. Set Brass Assembly aside for later installation.
Slot
Set Screws
Shim
Adjusting
Plate
Slot
Figure 14 - Assembling Brass Trim
Top
Brass
Trim
Mitered
Edge
Side
Brass
Trim
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INSTALLATION
Continued
Attaching Wood Base to Solid
Floor
For attaching base to solid floors (concrete
or masonry)
Note:
Floor anchors and mounting screws
are in hardware package. The hardware package is provided with fireplace.
1. Drill holes at marked locations using
5/16" drill bit. For solid floors (concrete
or masonry), drill at least 1" deep.
2. Fold floor anchor as shown in Figure 15.
3. Insert floor anchor (wings first) into
hole. Tap anchor flush to floor.
4. Insert mounting screws through base
and into floor anchors.
5. Tighten screws until base is firmly fas-
tened to floor.
Figure 15 - Folding Anchor
CONNECTING TO GAS
SUPPLY
NOTICE: A qualified service person must connect fireplace to
gas supply. Follow all local codes.
WARNING: Never connect
fireplace to private (non-utility)
gas wells. This gas is commonly
known as wellhead gas.
IMPORTANT:
before connecting fireplace to gas line. Gas
line pressure must be no greater than 14
inches of water. If gas line pressure is higher,
fireplace regulator damage could occur.
CAUTION : Use only new,
black iron or steel pipe. Internally-tinned copper tubing may
be used in certain areas. Check
your local codes. Use pipe of 1/2"
or greater diameter to allow
proper gas volume to fireplace. If
pipe is too small, undue loss of
pressure will occur.
From
Gas Meter
(5" W.C.** to
10.5" W.C.
Pressure)
Check gas line pressure
A.G.A. Design-Certified Manual
Shutoff Valve With 1/8" NPT Tap*
Installation must include a manual shutoff
valve, union, and plugged 1/8" NPT tap.
Locate NPT tap within reach for test gauge
hook up. NPT tap must be upstream from
fireplace (see Figure 16).
Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads. This will prevent excess sealant
from going into pipe. Excess sealant in pipe
could result in clogged fireplace valves.
CAUTION: Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum (LP) gas.
Install sediment trap in supply line as shown
in Figure 16. Locate sediment trap where it
is within reach for cleaning. Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely
to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture
and contaminants. This keeps them from
going into fireplace controls. If sediment
trap is not installed or is installed wrong,
fireplace may not run properly.
Approved Flexible
Gas Hose
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Gas
Control
Tee
Sediment
Trap
Figure 16 - Gas Connection
Joint
Pipe
Nipple
Cap
3" Minimum
* Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See
Accessories, page 21.
** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment.
Continued
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INSTALLATION
Continued
CONNECTING FIREPLACE
TO GAS SUPPLY
Installation Items Needed
• Phillips screwdriver
• sealant (resistant to propane gas, not provided)
1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove two
screws that hold fireplace screen in
place for shipping. These screws are
located near top of screen. Discard
screws. Lift fireplace screen up and pull
out to remove.
2. Remove screws that attach branch sup-
port to fireplace (see Figure 17). Carefully lift up branch support and remove
from fireplace (see Figure 17).
3. Route flexible gas line (provided by
installer) from manual shutoff valve
into fireplace through side or rear access holes in outer casing. Route flexible gas supply line through fireplace
access holes in outer casing.
Screen Shipping
Screw
Shoulder
Screw
Figure 17 - Removing Branch Support From Fireplace
Gas Connector
Manual Shutoff Valve
Screen
Branch
Support
To Fireplace
Gas Valve
➞
NOTICE : Most building codes do
not permit concealed gas connections. A flexible gas line is
provided to allow accessibility
from the fireplace (see Figure 18).
The flexible gas supply line connection to the manual shutoff
valve should be accessible.
4. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads of gas connector attached to
flexible gas line (see Figure 18). Connect flexible gas line to flexible gas line
attached to gas valve of fireplace (see
Figure 18).
5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 13.
6. Replace branch support back into fire-
place. Feed flexible gas line into fireplace base area while replacing branch
support. Make sure the entire flexible
gas line is in fireplace base area. Reattach branch support to fireplace with
screws removed in step 3.
To Gas
Supply
Figure 18 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together
➞
Flexible Gas Line from
Manual Shutoff Valve
Provided by Installer
Flexible Gas Line from
Fireplace Gas Valve
Provided with Fireplace
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O
INSTALLATION
Continued
CHECKING GAS
CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections for leaks
after installing or servicing. Correct all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an open
flame to check for a leak. Apply a
mixture of liquid soap and water
to all joints. Bubbles forming show
a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
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. Pressures in excess of
1/2 psig will damage fireplace regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where
manual shutoff valve was connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening
main gas valve located on or near gas
meter.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping
system. Apply mixture of liquid soap
and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG
1. Close manual shutoff valve (see
Figure 19).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either using compressed air or opening
main gas valve located on or near gas
meter.
3. Check all joints from gas meter to
manual shutoff valve (see Figure 20).
Apply mixture of liquid soap and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming
show a leak.
4. Correct all leaks at once.
Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas
Connections
1. Open manual shutoff valve (see Figure 19).
2. Open main gas valve located on or near
gas meter.
3. Make sure control knob of fireplace is
in the OFF position.
4. Check all joints from manual shutoff
valve to thermostat gas valve (see Figure 20). Apply mixture of liquid soap
and water to gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
5. Correct all leaks at once.
6. Light fireplace (see Operating Fire-
place, pages 14 and 15). Check all other
internal joints for leaks.
7. Turn off fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas
to Appliance, page 15).
8. Replace front panel.
Open
POSI
Manual
Shutoff
Valve
P
Closed
Figure 19 - Manual Shutoff Valve
Manual
Shutoff
Gas Meter
Figure 20 - Checking Gas Joints
Valve
INSTALLING 9-VOLT
BATTERY FOR WIRELESS
REMOTE CONTROL
Two 9-volt batteries (not included) are required to operate this heater with the wireless hand held remote control set. One battery must be installed in the receiver and one
in the hand-held remote control unit.
Only use alkaline batteries.
Installing 9-Volt Battery in
Receiver
1. Locate back of receiver located at the
bottom, left side of the heater base.
2. Locate the battery clip mounted on the
back of the receiver.
3. Slide a 9-volt battery through the clip.
4. Attach the terminal wires to the battery.
Receiver
Battery Clip
9-Volt Battery
Figure 21 - Attaching Battery to Receiver
Installing 9-Volt Battery in HandHeld Remote Control Unit
1. Remove battery cover on back of remote control unit.
2. Attach terminal wires to the battery.
Place battery into the battery housing.
3. Replace battery cover onto remote control unit.
Battery Cover
Terminal
Wires
9-Volt Battery
Remote Control Unit
Battery Housing
Note:
Terminal
Wires
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Figure 22 - Installing Battery in HandHeld Remote Control Unit
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OPERATING
FIREPLACE
FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ BEFORE
LIGHTING
WARNING: If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a
fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must
be lighted by hand. When lighting the
pilot, follow these instructions exactly .
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all
around the appliance area for gas. Be
sure to smell next to the floor because
some gas is heavier than air and will
settle on the floor.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL
GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electric switch; do
not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow
the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn
the gas control knob. Ne ver use tools.
If the knob will not push in or turn
by hand, don’t try to repair it, call a
qualified service technician or gas
supplier. Force or attempted repair
may result in a fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part
has been under water. Immediately
call a qualified service technician to
inspect the appliance and to replace
any part of the control system and
any gas control which has been under water.
LIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: You must operate
this heater with a fireplace screen
in place. Make sure fireplace
screen is installed before running heater.
NOTICE: During initial operation
of new fireplace, burning logs
will give off a paper-burning
smell. Orange flame will also be
present. Open window to vent
smell. Operate fireplace on HI
position to burn off odor. This
will only last a few hours.
1. STOP! Read the safety information,
column 1.
2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is
fully open.
3. Set remote selector switch in the OFF
position.
WARNING: Burners will come
on automatically within one
minute when the remote selector
switch is in the ON position after
the pilot is lit.
4. Press in and turn control knob clockwise to the OFF position.
5. Wait f ive (5) minutes to clear out any
gas. Then smell for gas, including
near the floor. If you smell gas,
STOP! Follow “B” in the safety information, column 1. If you don’t
smell gas, go to the next step.
6. Press in and turn control knob counterclockwise to the PILOT
position. Press in control knob for
five (5) seconds (see above).
Note:
You may be running this
heater for the first time after hook-
Control Knob
ing up to gas supply. If so, the control knob may need to be pressed in
for 30 seconds or more. This will allow air to bleed from the gas system.
7. With control knob pressed in, press
and release ignitor button. This will
light pilot. The pilot is attached to the
front burner. If needed, keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights.
Note:
If pilot does not stay lit, contact a qualified service person or gas
supplier for repairs. Until repair s are
made, light pilot with match. T o light
pilot with match, see Manual Light-
ing Procedure on page 15.
8. Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob.
• If control knob does not pop out
when released, contact a qualified
service person or gas supplier for
repairs.
Note:
If pilot goes out, repeat steps
4 through 8.
9. Slightly push in and turn control
knob counterclockwise to the
ON position.
10. Wait one minute and switch remote
selector switch to the ON position to
light burner.
11. Set flame adjustment knob to any
level between HI and LO.
CAUTION: Do not try to adjust
heating levels by using the
manual shutoff valve.
WARNING: Make sure the
remote selector switch is in the
OFF position when you are away
from home for long periods of
time. Heater will come on automatically with remote selector
switch in the ON position.
Pilot Burner
Ignitor
Electrode
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H
I
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L
I
P
REMOTE
OFF
Selector
Switch in
OFF
Position
Figure 23 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location Figure 24- Pilot
ON
Ignitor Button
O
N
F
F
O
Flame Adjustment Knob
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FIREPLACE
Continued
TO TURN OFF GAS
TO APPLIANCE
Shutting Off Fireplace
1. T urn control knob clockwise
to the OFF position.
2. Set remote selector switch in the OFF
position to prevent draining battery.
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot
stays lit)
You may shut off the burners and keep
the pilot lit by doing one of the following:
1. T urn control knob clockwise
to the PILOT position.
2. Use remote control manual OFF b utton.
3. Set remote selector switch in the OFF
position.
THERMOSTAT
CONTROL
OPERATION
The thermostat control setting on the
remote control unit can be set to any
comfort level between HI and LO. The
burners will turn on and off automatically to maintain the comfort level you
select. The ideal comfort setting will vary
by household depending upon the amount
of space to be heated, the output of the
central heating system, etc.
MANUAL LIGHTING
PROCEDURE
1. Follow steps 1 through 6 under
Lighting Instructions, page 14.
2. Depress control knob and light pilot
with match.
3. Keep control knob pressed in f or 30
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob. Now
follow step 9 on page 14.
HAND HELD REMOTE
OPERATION
NOTICE: You must light the pilot
before using the hand-held remote control unit. See
Instructions
on page 14.
1. After lighting, let pilot flame burn for
about one minute. T ur n control knob
to ON position. Adjust flame adjustment knob anywhere between HI
and LO. Slide the remote selector
switch to the REMOTE position. The
burners will come on. You can now
turn the burners on and off with the
hand-held remote control unit.
IMPORTANT:
Do not leave the remote selector switch in the REMOTE
position when the pilot is not lit. This
will drain the battery.
2. Select the MANUAL or AUTO button on the hand-held remote control
unit.
• In MANUAL mode, turn burners
on or off by pressing the ON or
OFF buttons on the hand-held remote control unit.
• In A UTO mode, the room tempera-
ture is controlled by the thermostat in the hand-held remote control unit. To increase the room tem-
REMOTE
OFF
ON
Remote Selector Switch in Remote Position
Figure 25 - Setting the Remote Selector Switch, Control Knob, and Flame Adjustment
Knob for Remote Operation
Shows Temperature
Setting
Allows Burners to be
Turned On and Off
with the Hand-Held
Remote Unit.
The log heater will
automatically cycle
between pilot and the
heat setting that has
been selected.
Lighting
HI
LO
MAN ON
AUTO OFF
STA TUS
TEMP
perature, press the top arrow of the
TEMP button. To lower room the
temperature, press the bottom arrow to the TEMP b utton. At higher
settings the heater will run more.
IMPORTANT:
The hand-held remote control unit must be near the
heater. Do not keep the hand-held
remote control unit too close the
heater. The thermostat on the
hand-held remote control unit will
heat up too quickly and turn the
heater off.
3. Use the ST A TUS button on the handheld remote control unit to see the
operation mode being used and the
temperature setting selected. A red
light will come on beside the operation mode being used when the status button is pressed.
4. To turn the burners off when operating in the MANUAL mode, press
the OFF button. If operating in the
auto mode, press the manual button,
then press the OFF button The pilot
will remain lit.
IMPORTANT:
To turn the pilot off,
manually turn the control knob on the
heater to the OFF position or set remote selector switch to OFF position.
Control Knob in
On Position
N
O
T
O
L
I
Increases Room
Temperature
Decreases Room
Temperature
Turns Burners
On and Off
Shows Current
Operation Mode
Flame Adjustment Knob
O
L
O
F
F
P
H
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INSPECTING
BURNERS
Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame
patterns often.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
Figure 27 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 28 shows an incorrect pilot
flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is
not properly heating the thermocouple.
When the thermocouple cools, the heater
will shut down.
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 28
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 15.
• see T roubleshooting, pages 17 through 19.
Pilot Burner
Figure 27 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
Pilot Burner
Figure 28 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
BURNER FLAME PATTERN
Figure 29 shows a correct burner flame
pattern. Figure 30 shows an incorrect burner
flame pattern. The incorrect burner flame
pattern shows yellow tipping of the flame. It
also shows the flame higher than one inch
above the log.
Note:
When using the fireplace the first
time, the flame will be yellow for approximately one hour until the log cures.
WARNING: If yellow tipping
occurs, your fireplace could produce increased levels of carbon
monoxide. If burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping, follow
instructions in column 2 of this
page.
Thermocouple
Thermocouple
NOTICE: Do not mistake orange
flames with yellow tipping. Dirt
or other fine particles enter the
fireplace and burn causing brief
patches of orange flame.
If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 30
• turn fireplace off (see T o T urn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 15).
• see Troubleshooting, pages 17 through 19.
Top of Flame About One Inch
Above Charred Area
CORRECT FLAME PATTERN
AT HIGH POSITION
Figure 29 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern
Yellow Tipping
INCORRECT FLAME PATTERN
AT HIGH POSITION
Figure 30 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Turn off fireplace
and let cool before cleaning.
CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating
air passageways of fireplace
clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Fireplace may
need more frequent cleaning due
to excessive lint from carpeting,
pet hair, etc.
ODS/PILOT AND BURNER
• Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air,
or small, soft bristled brush to clean.
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. Wipe the cabinet to remove dust.
REPLACEMENT
PARTS
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.
If they can’t supply original replacement
part(s) call DESA International’s Technical
Service Department at 1-800-323-5190 for
referral information.
When calling DESA International, have
ready
• your name
• your address
• model number of your fireplace
• how fireplace was malfunctioning
• type of gas used (propane/LP or natural
gas)
• purchase date
Usually, we will ask you to return the defec-
tive part to the factory.
PARTS NOT UNDER
WARRANTY
Contact authorized dealers of this product
or Parts Central (see page 20). If they can’t
supply original replacement part(s) call
DESA International’s Parts Department at
1-800-972-7879 for referral information.
When calling DESA International, have
ready
• model number of your fireplace
• the replacement part number
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Note
: All troubleshooting items are listed
in order of operation.
OBSERVED PROBLEM
When ignitor button is pressed, there is no
spark at ODS/pilot
When ignitor button is pressed, there is
spark at ODS/pilot but no ignition
WARNING: Turn off fireplace
and let cool before servicing. Only
a qualified service person should
service and repair fireplace.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Ignitor electrode not connected to ignitor cable
2. Ignitor cable pinched or wet
3. Piezo ignitor nut is loose
4. Broken ignitor cable
5. Bad piezo ignitor
6. Ignitor electrode broken
7. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong
1. Gas supply turned off or manual shutoff
valve closed
2. Control knob not in PILOT position
3. Control knob not pressed in while in
PILOT position
4. Air in gas lines when installed
5. Depleted gas supply
6. ODS/pilot is clogged
7. Gas regulator setting is not correct
CAUTION: Never use a wire,
needle, or similar object to clean
ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/
pilot unit.
REMEDY
1. Reconnect ignitor cable
2. Free ignitor cable if pinched by any
metal or tubing. Keep ignitor cable dry
3. Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base
panel of log set. Nut is located behind
base panel.
4. Replace ignitor cable
5. Replace piezo ignitor
6. Replace piezo ignitor
7. Replace piezo ignitor
1. Turn on gas supply or open manual
shutoff valve
2. Turn control knob to PILOT position
3. Press in control knob while in PILOT
position
4. Continue holding down control knob.
Repeat igniting operation until air is removed
5. Contact local propane gas company
6. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 16) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly
7. Replace gas control
ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when
control knob is released
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1. Control knob not fully pressed in
2. Control knob not pressed in long enough
3. Manual shutoff valve not fully open
4. Pilot flame not touching thermocouple,
which allows thermocouple to cool,
causing pilot flame to go out. This problem could be caused by one or both of
the following:
A) Low gas pressure
B) Dirty or partially clogged ODS/pilot
5. Thermocouple connection loose at control valve
6. Thermocouple damaged
7. Control valve damaged
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1. Press in control knob fully
2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep control
knob pressed in 30 seconds
3. Fully open manual shut-off valve
4. A) Contact local propane gas company
B) Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 16) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly
5. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4
turn more
6. Replace thermocouple
7. Replace control valve
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Continued
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit
Delayed ignition burner
Burner backfiring during combustion
Slight smoke or odor during initial operation
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Burner orifice clogged
2. Inlet gas pressure is too low
3. Burner orifice diameter is too small
4. Thermopile leads disconnected or improperly connected
5. Burners will not come on in remote position
1. Manifold pressure is too low
2. Burner orifice clogged
1. Burner orifice is clogged or damaged
2. Damaged burner
3. Gas regulator defective
1. Not enough air
2. Gas regulator defective
3. Residues from manufacturing processes
and logs curing
REMEDY
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Maintenance, page 16) or replace burner orifice
2. Contact local propane gas company
3. Replace burner orifice
4. Reconnect leads (see Wiring Diagram,
page 20)
5. Replace battery in transmitter and receiver
1. Contact local propane gas company
2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 16) or replace burner orifice
1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 16) or replace burner orifice
2. Replace damaged burner
3. Replace gas control
1. Check burner for dirt and debris. If
found, clean burner (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 16)
2. Replace gas control
3. Problem will stop after a few hours of
operation
Moisture/condensation noticed on windows
Heater produces a whistling noise when
burner is lit
White powder residue forming within burner
box or on adjacent walls or furniture
1. Not enough combustion/ventilation air
1. Turning control knob to HI position
when burner is cold
2. Air in gas line
3. Air passageways on heater blocked
4. Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice
1. When heated, vapors from furniture polish, wax, carpet cleaners, etc. turn into
white powder residue
1. Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti-
lation requirements (page 5)
1. Turn control knob to LO position and
let warm up for a minute
2. Operate burner until air is removed from
line. Have gas line checked by local propane gas company
3. Observe minimum installation clearances (see pages 8 through 10)
4. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 16) or replace burner orifice
1. Turn heater off when using furniture
polish, wax, carpet cleaners, or similar
products
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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. Follow the
gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT:
supplies, paint, paint remover, cigarette smoke, cements and glues, new carpet or textiles,
etc., create fumes. These fumes may mix with combustion air and create odors. These odors
will disappear over time.
Operating heater where impurities in air exist may create odors. Cleaning
OBSERVED PROBLEM
Heater produces a clicking/ticking noise
just after burner is lit or shut off
Heater produces unwanted odors
Heater shuts off in use (ODS operates)
Gas odor even when control knob is in OFF
position
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Metal expanding while heating or contracting while cooling
1. Heater burning vapors from paint, hair
spray, glues, cleaners, chemicals, new
carpet, etc. (See
ment above)
2. Gas leak. See W arning statement at
top of page
1. Not enough fresh air is available
2. Low line pressure
3. ODS/pilot is partially clogged
1. Gas leak. See W arning statement at
top of page
2. Control valve defective
IMPORTANT
state-
REMEDY
1. This is common with most heaters. If
noise is excessive, contact qualified service person
1. Open window and ventilate room. Stop
using odor causing products while heater
is running
2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
ing Gas Connections, page 13)
1. Open window and/or door for ventilation
2. Contact local natural gas company
3. Clean ODS/pilot (see Cleaning and
Maintenance, page 16)
1. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
ing Gas Connections, page 13)
2. Replace control valve
Gas odor during combustion
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1. Foreign matter between control valve
and burner
2. Gas leak. See W arning statement at
top of page
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1. Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter
2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check-
ing Gas Connections, page 13)
CGCF26NR
VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS COMPACT FIREPLACE
SPECIFICATIONS
Btu (Variable) 15,000/26,000
Type Gas Natural Only
Ignition Piezo
Manifold Pressure 3.5" W.C.
Inlet Gas Pressure
(in. of water) *
Maximum 10.5"
Minimum 5"
Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)
Fireplace 257/8 x 2613/16 x 93/8
Carton 325/8 x 273/16 x 115/8
Weight, pounds
Fireplace 441/2 lbs.
Shipping 48 lbs.
* For purposes of input adjustment
PARTS CENTRALS
Baltimore Electric
1348 Dixwell Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514-0322
1-800-397-7553
203-248-7553
Parts Department
Portable Heater Parts
342 N. County Rd. 400 East
Valparaiso, IN 46383-9704
All States
219-462-7441
1-800-362-6951
Parts Department
FBD
1349 Adams St.
Bowling Green, KY 42103-3413
502-846-1199
1-800-654-8534
Fax: 1-800-846-0090
Four Flags Power Products
1115 Stateline Road
Niles, MI 49120-4728
616-684-2697
1-800-268-4983
Parts Only
SERVICE HINTS
When gas pressure is too low
• pilot will not stay lit
• burner will have delayed ignition
• fireplace will not produce specified heat
When gas quality is bad
• pilot will not stay lit
• burner will produce flames and soot
• fireplace will backfire when lit
You may feel your gas pressure is too low or
gas quality is bad. If so, contact your local
natural gas supplier.
These Parts Centrals are privately owned businesses. They have agreed to support our
customer’s needs by providing original replacement parts and accessories.
Master Parts Distributors
1184 Wilson Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-3458
616-791-0505
Fax: 1-616-791-8270
Parts Department
1-800-446-1446
Washer Equipment Co.
1715 Main Street
Kansas City, MO 64108-2195
KS, MO, AR
816-842-3911
Parts Department
East Coast Energy Products
707 Broadway
W. Long Branch, NJ 07764-1542
908-870-8809
1-800-755-8809
Parts Department
Tarantin Tank Co.
P.O. Box 6129
Freehold, NJ 07728-6129
908-780-9340
1-800-922-0724
Parts Department
Heater & Fireplace Store
1922 N Route 9
Cape May Court, NJ 0820-1110
609-624-0678
Parts Department
TECHNICAL
SERVICE
You may have further questions about installation, operation, or troubleshooting.
If so, contact DESA International’s
Technical Service Department at
1-800-323-5190.
WIRING DIAGRAM
On
Receiver
Off
Remote
Thermopile
Dayton Hardware
P.O. Box 275
North Dayton Station
Dayton, OH 45404-0275
All States
513-258-3721
Parts Department
1-800-762-3426
Halco Enterprises
208 Carter Drive, Unit 21
West Chester, PA 19382-4500
610-430-7717
1-800-368-0803
Parts Department
LaPorte’s Parts & Service
2444 North 5th Street
Hartsville, SC 29550-7704
803-332-0191
Parts Department
Cans Unlimited, Inc.
P.O. Box 645
Taylor, SC 29687-0013
All States
803-879-3009
1-800-845-5301
Parts Department
Black
Red
Red
White
TPTH TH
Gas Control
TPTH
TP
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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 address listed on the back page of this
manual.
MANUAL SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010
Manual shutoff valve with 1/8" NPT tap.
THERMOSTATICALLY
CONTROLLED BLOWER KIT GA3450T
Provides better heat distribution. Blower
turns off and on automatically, as needed.
Complete installation and operating instructions included.
CABINET MANTEL WITH
BUILT-IN HEARTH BASE
Unfinished Hardwood VeneerGMC16U
Walnut Finished Hardwood
Veneer- GMC15F
Medium Stained Oak VeneerGMC17F
For use with fireplace. A hardwood mantel
and hearth base offers compact styling and
completes the fireplace look. Available in a
walnut stain, medium oak stain, or an unfinished hardwood, ready to stain or paint.
Complete assembly instructions included.
Three-sided brass trim kit included.
CORNER MANTEL WITH
BUILT-IN HEARTH BASE AND
TRADITIONAL SQUARE LEG
STYING
Finished Oak Veneer - GMC43F
Unfinished Oak VeneerGMC44U
Finished Walnut Hardwood
Veneer - GMC38F
Unfinished Hardwood VeneerGMC39U
For use with fireplace. A hardwood mantel
and hearth base offers compact styling and
completes the fireplace look. Available in a
stained or an unfinished (ready to stain or
paint) Oak Veneer over hardwood. Complete assembly instructions included. Threesided brass trim kit included.
BRASS TRIM KIT - GA6095
Optional four-sided brass trim kit for builtin installations. Provides a finished appearance covering rough edges of wall opening.
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CORNER MANTEL WITH
BUILT-IN HEARTH BASE
Unfinished Hardwood VeneerGMC20U
Finished Hardwood VeneerGMC19F
For use with fireplace. Space-saving mantel
and hearth base corner design features clean,
classic lines. Available in a walnut finish or
an unfinished hardwood, ready to stain or
paint. Complete assembly instructions included. Three-sided brass trim kit included.
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CGCF26NR
VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS COMPACT FIREPLACE
ILLUSTRATED
PARTS
BREAKDOWN
CGCF26NR
8
1
3
41
7
23
41
43
4
9
27-1
42
4
10
34
41
41
7
41
25
3
2
35
14
18
4
22
37
36
41
16
24
12
4
42
17
27-2
11
26
32
14
33
31
37
15
11
5
19
29
18
21
38
HI
TEMP
MAN
AUTO
ONLO
OFF
STATUS
22
13
30
39
40
6
20
28
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OWNER’S MANUAL
PARTS LIST
CGCF26NR
This list contains replaceable parts used in
your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow
the instructions listed under Replacement
Parts on page 16 of this manual.
KEY
NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
1 102633-02CK Outer Casing Top 1
2 102624-02 Outer Casing 1
3 099230-02 Shoulder Screw 16
4 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 19
5 103447-02 Burner 1
6 104230-02 Louvered Door, Service Assembly 1
7 102635-02CK Left and Right Side Front 2
8 103692-01CK Top Louver 1
9 102730-01CJ Firebox Hood 1
10 102638-01 Firebox Top 1
11 103779-01 ODS/Pilot Assembly 1
12 102460-01CJ Firebox Wrapper 1
13 104322-01 Burner Tube 1
14 103823-02 Remote Set (Includes Transmitter) 1
15 104335-01CK Outer Shell Base 1
16 102649-02CJ Branch Support 1
17 097159-04 Piezo 1
18 098271-07 Ignitor Cable 1
19 098251-10 Injector 1
20 098250-01 Injector Holder 1
21 098249-01 Nut, M5 6
22 103781-01 Gas Valve 1
23 102639-01 Baffle 1
24 101628-01 Flexible Connector 1
25 104305-01 Control Shield 1
26 103295-02CJ Screen Assembly 1
27-1 104058-01 Branch 1
27-2 104077-01 Main Log 1
28 101386-02 Hinge 2
29
30 102645-02 Burner Support, Right 1
31 102645-03 Burner Support, Left 1
32 097809-02 Connector, Male 1
33 101629-01 Bushing 1
34 101629-02 Bushing 1
35 M12461-26 Gas Valve Screws 2
36 098264-02 Connector, Male 1
37 103284-03 Wire Harness 1
38 099387-14 Pilot Tube to Regulator 1
39 099918-02 Regulator Pilot 1
40 099387-15 Pilot Tube, Regulator to Control Valve 1
41 M11084-26 Hex Head Screws #10 x .38 30
42 097403-02 Pan Head Screws 1
43 102458-01CK Middle Rail 1
099194-11
PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN
Rivets 8
3
/4"2
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103877-01 Lighting Instructions Plate 1
100563-01 Warning Plate 1
103470-01 Hardware Package 1
104319-01 Information Video 1
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
KEEP THIS WARRANTY
Model
Serial No.
Date Purchased
Always specify model and serial numbers when communicating with the factory.
We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written
warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.
LIMITED WARRANTY
VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS COMPACT FIREPLACE
DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2) years from the date of
first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed, operated and maintained in accordance with all applicable
instructions. To make a claim under this warranty the Bill of Sale or cancelled check must be presented.
This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. This warranty covers the cost of part(s) required to restore this
fireplace to proper operating condition and an allowance for labor when provided by a DESA Authorized Service Center. Warranty
part(s) MUST be obtained through authorized dealers of this product and/or DESA International who will provide original factory
replacement parts. Failure to use original factory replacement parts voids this warranty. The fireplace MUST be installed by a
qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit.
This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear, or parts that fail or become
damaged as a result of misuse, accidents, lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation. Travel, diagnostic
cost, labor, transportation and any and all such other costs related to repairing a defective fireplace will be the responsibility of
the owner.
TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LAW OF THE JURISDICTION THAT GOVERNS THE SALE OF THE
PRODUCT; THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ANY AND ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES AND
LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF FIRST PURCHASE;
AND DESA INTERNATIONAL’S LIABILITY IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT
AND DESA INTERNATIONAL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow a limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation on implied warranties, or exclusion or limitation on damages may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
For information about this warranty write:
2701 Industrial Drive
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
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NOT A UPC
104326-01
REV. C
08/98
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