Desa CGCF26PRA User Manual

VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS

COMPACT FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

CGCF26PRA

®

15,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr

Remote Control Ready

Shown with Optional

Cabinet Mantel/Hearth

Base Accessory

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.

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)

Save this manual for future reference.

VENT-FREE PROPANE COMPACT FIREPLACE

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.

Propane Gas: Propane gas is odorless.
An odor-making agent is added to the gas.
The odor helps you detect a gas leak. How­ever, the odor added to the gas can fade. 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. Do not place propane supply tank(s)
inside any structure. Locate propane
supply tank(s) outdoors.

3. 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. F ollow the
gas supplier’s instructions

• if you cannot reach your gas supplier ,
call the fire department

4. This fireplace shall not be installed in
a bedroom or bathroom.

5. 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.

6. Do not use this fireplace as a wood­burning fireplace. Use only the logs
provided with the fireplace.

7. 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.

8. Y ou must operate this fireplace with the
fireplace screen in place. Make sure
fireplace screen is in place before run­ning fireplace.

9. 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.

10. To prevent the creation of soot, follow
the instructions in Cleaning and Main-
tenance, page 17.

11. 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.

Note:

During initial op-

12. 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.

13. 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 19 through 21.

14. Do not run fireplace

• where flammable liquids or vapors

are used or stored.

• under dusty conditions.

15. Do not use this fireplace to cook food
or burn paper or other objects.

16. Never place any objects in the fireplace
or on logs.

17. 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 shutdown. Allow surf aces to
cool before touching.

18. Carefully supervise young children
when they are in same room with fire­place.

19. 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.

20. Turn off and unplug fireplace and let
cool before servicing. Only a qualified
service person should service and re­pair fireplace.

21. Operating fireplace above elevations of
4,500 feet could cause pilot outage.

22. Do not use a blower insert, heat ex­changer insert, or other accessory not
approved for use with this fireplace.

23. Do not operate fireplace if any log is
broken. Do not operate fireplace if a
log is chipped (dime-sized or larger).

24. To prevent performance problems, do
not use propane fuel tank of less than
100 lbs. capacity.

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PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION

Fireplace
Cabinet

ON

OFF

REMOTE

Ignitor Button

Selector Switch (Optional)

Figure 1 - Vent-Free Propane Gas Compact Fireplace

Flame Adjustment Knob

Control Knob

Screen

Logs

MAN

AUTO

ONLO

OFF

STATUS

HI

TEMP

Remote
(Optional)

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.

REMOTE CONTROL
ACCESSORIES

There are four optional remote controls that
can be purchased separately for this log
heater:

• hand-held ON/OFF remote

• hand-held thermostat remote

See Accessories, page 24.

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.

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
Accessories, page 24. 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 branches 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.

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.

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 1 3/4" 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 1 3/4" 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.

Middle Rail

Hood

Firebox Top

Figure 3 - Assembling Hood

4

2 Short
Screws

3

/4" Screws

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AIR FOR
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
fuel-burning appliances.

PROVIDING ADEQUATE
VENTILATION

The following are excerpts from National
Fuel Gas Code. NFPA 54/ANS 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 (ANS 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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COMBUSTION AND
VENTILATION

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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 adjoining
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, ANS Z223.1, 1992, Section 5.3

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or applicable local codes.

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COMBUSTION AND
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Continued

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/ANS Z223.1, Section

5.3, Air for Combustion and Ventilation for

required size of ventilation grills or ducts.

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:

inlet or outlet air into attic if attic has a thermo­stat-controlled power vent. Heated air enter­ing the attic will activate the power vent.

Do not provide openings for

12"

Ventilation Grills

Ventilation

Grills

into Adjoining

Room,

Option 1

Figure 4 - Ventilation Air from Inside Building Shown with Optional Mantel

Or

Remove
Door into
Adjoining

Room,

Option 3

Outlet
Air

Into Adjoining Room,

Option 2

12"

Ventilated
Attic

Outlet
Air

To Attic

To

Crawl

Space
Inlet
Air

Inlet Air

Ventilated

Crawl Space

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Figure 5 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors Shown with Optional Mantel

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VENT-FREE PROPANE COMPACT FIREPLACE

6"
Minimum
From
Sides Of
Fireplace

Left
Side

CEILING

36" Minimum

FLOOR

Right
Side

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. You can recess firebox into the wall. You

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 of your
fireplace, except where standoff spacers are
integrally attached. If standoff 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 9).

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use only propane gas. If your gas supply is
not propane, 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.

• external regulator (supplied by installer)

• 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 24.

Note:

If desired, purchase a four-sided brass
trim kit for built-in installations. See Acces-
sories, page 24.

LOCATING FIREPLACE

WARNING: Maintain the mini-

mum clearances shown in Fig­ures 6 and 7. If you can, provide
greater clearances from floor,
ceiling, and joining wall.

can also position fireplace in the optional
cabinet or corner mantels.
Only use optional cabinet or corner man­tels specified in this manual. Purchase the
optional mantel from your dealer (see
Accessories, page 24).

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.

I

MPORTANT:

Vent-free fireplaces add mois­ture 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 Combus-
tion and Ventilation, pages 5 through 7.

IMPORTANT:

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.

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 24. 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

Top Of
Mantel Can
Be Flush
With Wall

Left
Side

Figure 7 - Mounting Clearances As Viewed
From Front of Fireplace Shown with
Optional Mantel

CEILING

36"

Minimum

Right
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 24). 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

3

Front Width 26

Depth 9

Bottom 3/4" 3/4"

/4" 26 7/8"

1

/2" 10 1/2"

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"

7

/8"

2. An optional blower accessory is avail­able (see Accessories, page 24). 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 F ireplace 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.

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:

Noncombustible 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.

3/4" Off

26 7/8"

Figure 8 - Rough Opening for Installing in
Wall

36 5/8"

26 7/8"
51 3/4"

Figure 9 - Rough Opening for Installing in
Corner

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Minimum

25 7/8"

Nails or
Wood
Screws

Nailing
Flanges

Figure 10 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs

9

WARNING: Use only noncom­bustible mortar or adhesives
when overlapping the front fac­ing with noncombustible facing
material.

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INSTALLATION

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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 mini­mum clearances in Figure 11, 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 24).

1. Unscrew four brass screws that attach

top louver to fireplace. Remove louver
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 Wood Base to
Solid Floor, page 11).

11. Install gas line. See Connecting To 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

10"
8"
6"
2 1/2"

Mantel Shelf

13"

16"

19"

21"

Hole for 3" wood
screw for attaching
fireplace to
wooden base

Assembled
Brass Trim

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.

Set Screws

Adjusting
Plate

Slot

Figure 14 - Assembling Brass Trim

Slot

Shim

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 f irmly fas-

tened to floor.

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.

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 17).

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 17. 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.

Propane
Supply
Tank

External
Regulator

Vent
Pointing
Down

Figure 16 - External Regulator with Vent
Pointing Down

Figure 15 - Folding Anchor

CONNECTING TO GAS
SUPPLY

NOTICE: A qualified service per­son must connect fireplace to
gas supply. Follow all local codes.

CAUTION: Never connect fire­place directly to the propane sup­ply. This fireplace requires an ex­ternal regulator (not supplied). In­stall the external regulator between
the fireplace and propane supply.

The installer must supply an external regu­lator. The external regulator will reduce
incoming gas pressure. You must reduce
incoming gas pressure to between 11 and 14
inches of water. If you do not reduce incom­ing gas pressure, fireplace regulator damage
could occur. Install external regulator with
the vent pointing down as shown in Figure

16. Pointing the vent down protects it from
freezing rain or sleet.

A.G.A. Design-Certified
Manual Shutoff Valve With

From External
Regulator
(11" W.C.** to
14" W.C.
Pressure)

Tee

Sediment
Trap

Figure 17 - Gas Connection

Joint
Pipe

Nipple
Cap

1/8" NPT Tap*

Approved Flexible
Gas Hose

Gas
Control

3" Minimum

* Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-certified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See
Accessories, page 24.

** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment.

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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

support to fireplace (see Figure 18).
Carefully lift up branch support and
remove from fireplace (see Figure 18).

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.

4. Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male
threads of gas connector attached to
flexible gas line (see Figure 19). Con­nect flexible gas line to flexible gas line
attached to gas valve of fireplace (see
Figure 19).

5. Check all gas connections for leaks. See
Checking Gas Connections, page 13.

6. Replace branch support back into fire­place. Feed flexible gas line into fire-

Shoulder
Screw

place 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 2.

CAUTION: Avoid damage to
regulator. Hold gas regulator with
wrench when connecting it to gas
piping and/or fittings.

Screen
Shipping
Screw

Screen

NOTICE: Most building codes do
not permit concealed gas con­nections. A flexible gas line is
provided to allow accessibility
from the fireplace (see Figure 19).
The flexible gas supply line con­nection to the manual shutoff
valve should be accessible.

Branch Support

Figure 18 - Removing Branch Support From Fireplace

Gas Connector

Manual Shutoff Valve

To External
Regulator

Figure 19 - Attaching Flexible Gas Lines Together

➞

Flexible Gas Line from
Manual Shutoff Valve
Provided by Installer

To Fireplace
Gas Valve

➞

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.

CAUTION: Make sure external
regulator has been installed be­tween propane supply and fire­place. See guidelines under

necting to Gas Supply

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. Ca p off open end of gas pipe where
manual shutoff valve was connected.

3. Pressurize supply piping system by ei­ther using compressed air or opening
propane supply tank valve.

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.

6. Reconnect heater and manual shutoff
valve to gas supply . Check reconnected
fittings for leaks.

Con-

, page 11.

Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than
1/2 PSIG

1.

Close manual shutoff valve (see F igure 20).

2. Pressurize supply piping system by ei­ther using compressed air or opening
propane supply tank valve.

3. Check all joints from propane supply
tank to manual shutoff valve (see Fig­ure 21). Apply mixture of liquid soap
and water to gas joints. Bubbles form­ing show a leak.

4. Correct all leaks at once.

O

Open

POSI

Manual
Shutoff
Valve

P

Closed

Figure 20 - Manual Shutoff Valve

Manual Shutoff Valve

Propane
Supply Tank

Figure 21 - Checking Gas Joints Shown with Optional Mantel

Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas
Connections

1.

Open manual shutoff valv e (see Figure 20).

2. Open propane supply tank valve.

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 21). 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 15 through 17). Check all
other internal joints for leaks.

7. Turn of f fireplace (see To Turn Off Gas
to Appliance, page 16).

8. Replace front panel.

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INSTALLATION

Continued

OPTIONAL WIRELESS
HAND-HELD REMOTE
CONTROL ACCESSORIES
(CGHRC Series and
CGHRCT Series)

Installing Receiver

1. Remove screws.

2. Disconnect switch wires from the con­trol valve.

3. Remove switch plate (see Figure 22).
Discard switch plate after removing.
Save the screws.

4. Locate the battery clip mounted on the
back of the receiver (see Figure 23).

5. Slide 9-volt battery (not included)
through the clip.

6. Attach the terminal wires to the battery
(see Figure 23).

7. Connect wires as shown in Figure 24.

8. Install remote receiver unit onto gas
heater base using the two screws re­moved in step one (see Figure 24).

Receiver

Terminal
Wires

Battery Clip

9-Volt Battery

Figure 23 - Attaching Battery to Receiver

Remote
Receiver

Black Wire

Wire Harness*

Wires from
Valve

Red Wire

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 (not
included). Place battery into the battery
housing.

3. Replace battery cover onto remote con­trol unit.

Terminal
Wires

9-Volt
Battery

Figure 25 - Installing Battery in Hand­Held Remote Control Unit

Battery
Cover

Remote
Control Unit

Battery
Housing

Screw

Switch Plate

Red Wire

Black Wire

Heater Base

Figure 22 - Switch Plate and Wiring
Harness

Black Wire

Red Wire

Figure 24 - Installing Remote Receiver

* Wire harness provided in the fireplace
hardware pack.

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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 un-

LIGHTING

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

• If fireplace has glass doors,
never operate this heater with
glass doors closed. If you oper­ate heater with doors closed,
heat buildup inside fireplace will
cause glass to burst. Also if
fireplace opening has vents at
the bottom, you must open the
vents before operating heater.

• You must operate this heater
with a fireplace screen in place.
Make sure fireplace screen is
closed before running heater.

1. STOP! Read the safety information,
column 1.

2. Make sure manual shutoff valve is
fully open.

3. Set selector switch in the OFF position.

WARNING: Burner will come
on automatically within one
minute when the 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 Figure 26).

Note:

You may be running this

heater for the first time after hook-

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
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 16.

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 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
selector switch is in the OFF po­sition when you are away from
home for long periods of time.
Heater will come on automati­cally with selector switch in the
ON position.

der water.

Control Knob

O

O

T

L

I

P

REMOTE
OFF
ON

Selector
Switch in
OFF Position

Figure 26 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location Figure 27 - Pilot

Ignitor Button

O

N

F

F

O

Flame Adjustment Knob

L

H

I

Pilot Burner

Ignitor
Electrode

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OPERATING
FIREPLACE

Continued

TO TURN OFF GAS

TO APPLIANCE

Shutting Off Fireplace

1. T urn control knob clockwise
to the OFF position.

2a. Set selector switch in the OFF position.
2b. If Using Optional Hand-Held Re-

mote: Set selector switch in the OFF
position to prevent draining battery.

Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot
stays lit)

You may shut off the burner 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 button.

3. Set selector switch in the OFF position.

MANUAL LIGHTING

PROCEDURE

1. Follow steps 1 through 6 under Light­ing Instructions, page 15.

2. Depress control knob and light pilot
with match.

3. Keep control knob pressed in for 30
seconds after lighting pilot. After 30
seconds, release control knob. Now
follow steps 9 through 11, on page 15.

OPTIONAL REMOTE

OPERATION

Note:

All remote control accessories must
be purchased separately (see Accessories,
page 24). Follow installation instructions
on pages 14 of this manual.

NOTICE: You must light the pilot
before using the hand-held re­mote control unit. See

Instructions

on page 15.

Lighting

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 selector switch to
the REMOTE position.

NOTE:

The
burner may light if hand-held remote
ON button was on when selector
switch was last turned off. You can
now turn the burner on and off with
the hand-held remote control unit.

IMPORTANT:

Do not leave the se­lector switch in the REMOTE posi­tion when the pilot is not lit. This will
drain the battery.

IMPORTANT:

Be sure to press the
ON/OFF buttons on the hand-held
remote control unit for up to 3 sec­onds to assure proper operation.

CGHRC Series Operation:

2a. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the

burner on and off. When turning
burner off, the pilot will remain lit.

CGHRCT Series Operation:

2b. Select the MAN (manual) or AUTO

button on the hand-held remote con­trol unit (see Figure 29, page 17).

• In manual mode, turn burner on

or off by pressing the ON or OFF
buttons on the hand-held remote
control unit.

Control Knob

REMOTE
OFF
ON

• In auto mode, the room tempera­ture is controlled by the thermo­stat in the hand-held remote con­trol unit. To increase the room tem­perature, press the top arrow of the
TEMP button. To lower room the
temperature, press the bottom ar ­row of the TEMP b utton. At higher
settings the heater will run more.

IMPORTANT:

This remote control
has been specially engineered to take
an air temperature sample every 5.5
minutes in the A UTO mode. It will not
respond immediately to the tempera­ture setting being turned up or down.

IMPORT ANT :

The hand-held remote
control unit must be near the heater.
Do not keep the hand-held remote
control unit too close to 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 (see Figure 29,
page 17).

4. To turn the bur ner of f when operat­ing in the manual mode, press the
OFF button. If operating in the auto
mode, press the MAN button, then
press the OFF button. The pilot will
remain lit (see Figure 29, page 17).

IMPORTANT:

To turn the pilot off,
manually turn the control knob on
the heater to the OFF position.

O

N

O

O

T

F

F

O

L

I

P

L

H

I

Flame
Adjustment
Knob

Thermostat Control Operation

(Optional CGHRCT Series Only) The ther­mostat control setting on the remote con­trol unit can be set to any comfort level
between HI and LO. The burner 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.

Selector Switch in Remote
Position (Optional Remote Control)

Figure 28 - Setting the Selector Switch, Control Knob, and Flame Adjustment Knob for
Remote Operation

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OPERATING
FIREPLACE

Continued

Shows
Temperature
Setting

Allows Burner 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.

Figure 29 - Thermostat Hand-Held Remote Control Unit
Selections (CGHRCT only)

HI

TEMP

LO

MAN ON

AUTO OFF

STATUS

INSPECTING

Increases
Room
Temperature

Decreases
Room
Temperature

Turns Burner
On and Off

Shows Current
Operation
Mode

Pilot Burner

BURNERS

Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame
patterns often.

PILOT FLAME PATTERN

Figure 30 shows a correct pilot flame pat­tern. Figure 31 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 31

• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 16)

• see Troubleshooting, pages 19 through 21

Pilot Burner

Figure 30 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern

Thermocouple

Figure 31 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern

BURNER FLAME PATTERN

Figure 32 shows a correct burner flame pattern.
Figure 33 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 3 of this page.

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.

Thermocouple

If burner flame pattern is incorrect, as shown
in Figure 33

• turn fireplace off (see T o Turn Off Gas to
Appliance, page 16)

• see Troubleshooting, pages 19 through 21

Top of Flame About One Inch
Above Charred Area

Figure 32 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern

Yellow Tipping

Figure 33 - 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 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.

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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 25). 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

SPECIFICATIONS

Btu (Variable) 15,000/26,000
Type Gas Propane/LP Only
Ignition Piezo
Manifold Pressure 8" W.C.
Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) *

Maximum 14"
Minimum 11"

Dimensions, Inches (H x W x D)

Fireplace 25 7/8 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

TECHNICAL
SERVICE

You may have further questions about in­stallation, operation, or troubleshooting.

If so, contact DESA International’s Techni­cal Service Department at 1-800-DESA LOG
(1-800-337-2564).

You can also visit DESA International’s
technical services web site at

www.desatech.com.

SERVICE HINTS

When Gas Pressure Is Too Low

• pilot will not stay lit

• burner will have delayed ignition

• heater will not produce specified heat

• propane gas supply may be low

When Gas Quality Is Bad

• pilot will not stay lit

• burner will produce flames and soot

• heater 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.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Auto

Off
On

Thermopile

Switch

Black

White

18

Red

Red

TPTH TH

Gas Control

TPTH

TP

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Note:

For additional help, visit DESA

International’s technical service web site
at www.desatech.com.

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 heater
and let cool before servicing. Only
a qualified service person should
service and repair heater.

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 17) 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 17) or replace ODS/
pilot assembly

5. Hand tighten until snug, then tighten 1/4
turn more

6. Replace thermocouple

7. Replace control valve

VENT-FREE PROPANE COMPACT FIREPLACE

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. Burner 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 17) or replace burner orifice

2. Contact local propane gas company

3. Replace burner orifice

4. Reconnect leads (see Wiring Diagram,
page 18)

5. Replace battery in transmitter and re­ceiver

1. Contact local propane gas company

2. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 17) or replace burner orifice

1. Clean burner (see Cleaning and Mainte-
nance, page 17) 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 17)

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

Remote does not function

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. Battery is not installed. Battery power
is low

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 17) or replace burner orifice

1. Turn heater off when using furniture
polish, wax, carpet cleaners, or similar
products

1. Replace 9-volt batteries in receiver and
remote control

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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. 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 Warning 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 Warning statement at

top of page

2. Control valve defective

IMPORTANT

state-

REMEDY

1. This is common with most heaters. If
noise is excessive, contact qualif ied 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 17)

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 Warning 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)

VENT-FREE PROPANE COMPACT FIREPLACE

ILLUSTRATED
PARTS
BREAKDOWN

CGCF26PRA

8

1

3

28-2

24

35

40

39

39

39

7

17

39

19

14-1

14

38

26

15

23

38

37

3

2

36

39

18

39

7

4

28-1

4

16

25

27

33

34

41

9

10

40

4

12

32

11

19

11

22

22

18

13

5

20

6

31

21

30

29

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PARTS LIST

CGCF26PRA

This list contains replaceable parts used in
your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow
the instructions listed under Replacement
Parts on page 18 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 6
4 098304-01 Screw, #10 x 3/8" 41
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 101712-04 Firebox Hood 1
10 102638-01 Firebox Top 1
11 103778-01 ODS/Pilot Assembly 1
12 102460-01CJ Firebox Wrapper 1
13 104322-01 Burner Tube 1
14 103587-02 Plate Switch 1
14-1 099998-01 Switch, Heater 1
15 104335-01CK Outer Shell Base 1
16 102649-02CJ Branch Support 1
17 097159-04 Piezo 1
18 099387-13 Pilot Tube 1
19 098271-07 Ignitor Cable 1
20 098251-03 Injector 1
21 098250-01 Injector Holder 1
22 098249-01 Nut, M5 6
23 103781-02 Gas Valve 1
24 102639-01 Baffle 1
25 101628-01 Flexible Connector 1
26 104305-01 Control Shield 1
27 103295-02CJ Screen Assembly 1
28-1 104058-01 Branch 1
28-2 104077-01 Main Log 1
29 101386-02 Hinge 2
30 099194-11 Rivets 8
31 102645-02 Burner Support, Right 1
32 102645-03 Burner Support, Left 1
33 097809-02 Connector, Male 1
34 101629-01 Bushing 1
35 101629-02 Bushing 1
36 M12461-26 Gas Valve Screws 2
37 098264-02 Connector, Male 1
38 103284-03 Wire Harness 1
39 M11084-26 Hex Head Screws #10 x .38 30
40 097403-02 Pan Head Screw, 1
41 102458-01CK Middle Rail 1

3

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PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN

103877-01 Lighting Instructions Plate 1
100563-01 Warning Plate 1
103470-01 Hardware Package 1
104319-03 Information Video 1

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HI

TEMP

ACCESSORIES

Purchase these fireplace accessories from
your local dealer or Parts Central (see page

27). 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.

RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD
THERMOSTAT REMOTE
CONTROL KIT ­CGHRCT SERIES

For all models. Allows the gas log heater to
be operated in a manually or thermostati­cally controlled mode. You can turn the gas
log heater on and off without ever leaving
the comfort of your easy chair.

RECEIVER AND HAND-HELD
REMOTE CONTROL KIT ­CGHRC SERIES

For all models. Allows the gas log heater to
be turned on and off by using a hand-held
remote control.

MAN

AUTO

ONLO

OFF

STATUS

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.

THERMOSTATICALLY
CONTROLLED BLOWER KIT ­GA3450T

Provides better heat distribution. Blower
turns off and on automatically, as needed.
Complete installation and operating instruc­tions included.

BRASS TRIM KIT - GA6095

Optional four-sided brass trim kit for built­in installations. Provides a finished appear­ance covering rough edges of wall opening.

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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CORNER MANTEL WITH
BUILT-IN HEARTH BASE
AND TRADITIONAL SQUARE
LEG STYLING

Finished Oak Veneer- GMC43F
Unfinished Oak Veneer - GMC44U
Finished Walnut Hardwood
Veneer - GMC38F
Unfinished Hardwood Veneer ­GMC39U

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.

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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: [phone]

Four Flags Power Products

1115 Stateline Road
Niles, MI 49120-4728
616-684-2697
1-800-268-4983
Parts Only

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

1251 Mound Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504-2672
616-791-0505
Fax: [phone]
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 08210-1110
609-624-0678
Parts Department

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

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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 PROPANE/LP GAS HEARTH‚ 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 ON ALL COMPONENTS 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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