Desa GCF26PR User Manual

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VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS

COMPACT FIREPLACE

OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL

CGCF26PR

15,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr

Remote Thermostatically

Controlled Model

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.

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.

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

Air for Combustion and Ven-

tilation

manual.

section on page 5 of this

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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/LP Gas: Propane/LP gas is odorless. An odor-making agent is added to propane/LP gas. The odor helps you detect a propane/LP gas leak. However, the odor added to propane/LP gas can fade. Propane/ LP 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/LP supply tank(s) inside any structure. Locate propane/ LP 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. Follow 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. 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.

11. 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-

12. 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.

13. Do not run fireplace

• where flammable liquids or vapors

are used or stored.

• under dusty conditions.

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

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

16. 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.

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

18. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Fireplace Cabinet

OFF

REMOTE

Ignitor Button

Remote Selector Switch

Figure 1 - Vent-Free Propane/LP Gas Compact Fireplace

Flame Adjustment Knob

Control Knob

Screen

Logs

MAN

AUTO

STATUS

TEMP

ONLO

OFF

Remote

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.

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 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 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.

Middle Rail

Hood

Firebox Top

Figure 3 - Assembling Hood

2 Short Screws

/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 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

-11

and

Deter-

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:

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.

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

or applicable local codes.

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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.

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:

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.

Do not provide openings

12"

Ventilation Grills

Ventilation

Grills

into Adjoining

Room,

Option 1

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

Remove Door into Adjoining

Room,

Option 3

Outlet Air

Into Adjoining Room,

Option 2

12"

Ventilated Attic

Outlet Air

To Attic

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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6" Minimum From Sides Of Fireplace

Left Side

CEILING

36" Minimum

FLOOR

Right Side

VENT-FREE PROPANE 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 circu-

* 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:

If desired, purchase a four-sided brass trim kit for built-in installations. See Acces- sories, page 21.

LOCATING FIREPLACE

late the heat throughout the house. In the event of a power outage, you can use this heater as your primary heat source.

WARNING: Maintain the mini-

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

NOTICE: A qualified service per-

ceiling, and joining wall.

son must install fireplace. Follow all local codes. You can recess firebox into the wall. You

can also position fireplace in the optional

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 stand-off spacers

cabinet or corner mantels.

IMPORTANT:

Only use optional cabinet or corner mantels specified in this manual. Purchase the optional mantel from your dealer (see Accessories, page 21).

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 9).

CHECK GAS TYPE

Use only propane/LP gas. If your gas supply is not propane/LP, do not install fireplace. Call dealer where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace.

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: 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 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

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*

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.

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.

Top Of Mantel Can Be Flush With Wall

Left Side

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

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 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

Bottom

/4" 26 7/8"

/2" 10 1/2"

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"

/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.

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.

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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25 7/8"

Nails or Wood Screws

Nailing Flanges

Figure 10 - Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs

WARNING: Use only non-combustible mortar or adhesives when overlapping the front facing with non-combustible facing material.

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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 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 Wood 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

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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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.

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/LP 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/LP supply. This fireplace requires an external regulator (not supplied). Install the external regulator between the fireplace and propane/LP 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 21.

** Minimum inlet pressure for purpose of input adjustment.

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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.

Screen Shipping Screw

Shoulder Screw

Branch Support

Figure 18 - Removing Branch Support From Fireplace

Gas Connector

Manual Shutoff Valve

Screen

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 19). 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 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 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 2.

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

To Gas Supply

Figure 19 - 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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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/LP 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. 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 propane/LP 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.

Con-

, page 11.

Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG

Close manual shutoff valve (see Figure 20).

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

3. Check all joints from propane/LP 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.

Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections

Open manual shutoff valve (see Figure 20).

2. Open propane/LP 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 19). 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

Closed

Figure 20 - Manual Shutoff Valve

Propane/LP Supply Tank

Manual Shutoff 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.

Note:

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

Terminal Wires

Battery Clip

9-Volt Battery

Figure 22 - 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

Remote Control Unit

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Figure 21 - Checking Gas Joints Shown with Optional Mantel

Figure 23 - Installing Battery in HandHeld Remote Control Unit

Battery Housing

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LIGHTING

INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

Control Knob

REMOTE OFF ON

Selector Switch in OFF Position

Figure 24 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location Figure 25 - Pilot

Ignitor Button

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 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-

Flame Adjustment Knob

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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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 button.

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.

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

Lighting

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

Flame Adjustment Knob

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 for 30 seconds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds, release control knob. Now follow step 9, on page 14.

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Remote Selector Switch in Remote Position

Figure 26 - 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.

Figure 27 - Thermostat Hand-Held Remote Control Unit Selections

MAN ON

AUTO OFF

STA TUS

TEMP

Increases Room Temperature

Decreases Room Temperature

Turns Burners On and Off

Shows Current Operation Mode

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INSPECTING BURNERS

Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often.

PILOT FLAME PATTERN

Figure 28 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. Figure 29 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 29

• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to

Appliance, page 15)

• see Troubleshooting, pages 17 through 19

Pilot Burner

Figure 28 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern

Pilot Burner

Thermocouple

Figure 29 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern

BURNER FLAME PATTERN

Figure 30 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 31 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

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 31

• turn fireplace off (see To 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 30 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern

Yellow Tipping

INCORRECT FLAME PATTERN

AT HIGH POSITION

Figure 31 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Turn off heater

and let cool before cleaning.

CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Heater 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.

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 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 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

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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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.

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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

1. Take apart gas tubing and remove foreign matter

2. Locate and correct all leaks (see Check- ing Gas Connections, page 13)

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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

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

SERVICE HINTS

When gas pressure is too low

• pilot will not stay lit

• burners 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

• burners 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.

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

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).

WIRING DIAGRAM

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

Black

Red

White

TPTH TH

Gas Control

TPTH

Four Flags Power Products

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

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

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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ACCESSORIES

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

20). 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.

BRASS TRIM KIT - GA6095

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

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 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.

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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CGCF26PR

VENT-FREE PROPANE COMPACT FIREPLACE

ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN

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OWNER’S MANUAL

PARTS LIST

CGCF26PR

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 CGCF26PR 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 102730-01CJ 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 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 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 103284-04 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

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PARTS AVAILABLE — NOT SHOWN

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

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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Desa GCF26PR User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual