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  • Page 1

    Save this manual for future reference. OWNER’S OPERA TION AND INST ALLA TION MANUAL VENT -FREE PROP ANE/LP GAS COMP ACT FIREPLACE ® 15,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr Remote Control Ready Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Accessory CGCF26PRA This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by [...]

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    2 105616 VENT -FREE PROP ANE COMP ACT FIREPLACE 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. DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! SA[...]

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    3 105616 OWNER’S MANUAL ON OFF REMOTE AUTO MAN OFF STATUS ON LO HI TEMP PRODUCT IDENTIFICA TION LOCAL CODES Install and use fireplace with care. Follow all local codes. In the absence of local codes, use the latest edition of The National Fuel Gas Code ANS Z223.1, also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc[...]

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    4 105616 VENT -FREE PROP ANE COMP ACT FIREPLACE 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 prop- erty damage or personal injury. ASSEMBL Y WARNING: Always have branch support and screen in place before operating fireplace. This prevent[...]

  • Page 5

    5 105616 OWNER’S MANUAL Today’s homes are built more energy effi- cient than ever. New materials, increased insulation, and new construction methods help reduce heat loss in homes. Home owners weather strip and caulk around windows and doors to keep the cold air out and the warm air in. During heating months, home owners want their homes as air[...]

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    6 105616 VENT -FREE PROP ANE COMP ACT FIREPLACE 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 ventil[...]

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    7 105616 OWNER’S MANUAL Figure 5 - Ventilation Air from Outdoors Shown with Optional Mantel Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation grills or ducts. You must provide two per- manent openings: one within 12" of the ceiling and one within 12" of the floor. Connect these items directly to the outdoors or [...]

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    8 105616 VENT -FREE PROP ANE COMP ACT FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Note: Your Comfort Glow fireplace is de- signed to be used in zero clearance installa- tions. 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 f[...]

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    9 105616 OWNER’S MANUAL Option two: Have a licensed electr i- cian connect blower to electrical source at junction box inside fireplace. 8. Bend four nailing flanges on outer cas- ing 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. [...]

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    10 105616 VENT -FREE PROP ANE COMP ACT FIREPLACE 13" 16" 19" 21" 2 1 /2" 6" 8" 10" Minimum Non- Combustible Material Assembling Brass Trim (Brass trim shipped with mantel) 1. Remove packaging from three remain- ing pieces of brass trim. 2. Locate two adjusting plates with set screws, and two shims in the hard[...]

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    11 105616 OWNER’S MANUAL CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY Figure 16 - External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down NOTICE: A qualified service per- son must connect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: Never connect fire- place directly to the propane sup- ply. This fireplace requires an ex- ternal regulator (not supplied). In- stall t[...]

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    12 105616 VENT -FREE PROP ANE COMP ACT FIREPLACE INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 18 - Removing Branch Support From Fireplace 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 [...]

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    13 105616 OWNER’S MANUAL O POSI T P O Open Closed Manual Shutoff Valve Figure 21 - Checking Gas Joints Shown with Optional Mantel Figure 20 - Manual Shutoff Valve Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG 1. Disconnect fireplace and its individual manual shutoff v alve from gas supply piping system. Pressures [...]

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    14 105616 VENT -FREE PROP ANE COMP ACT FIREPLACE OPTIONAL WIRELESS HAND-HELD REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORIES (CGHRC Series and CGHRCT Series) Installing Receiver 1. Remove screws. 2. Disconnect switch wires from the con- trol valve. 3. Remove switch plate (see Figure 22). Discard switch plate after removing. Save the screws. 4. Locate the battery clip m[...]

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    15 105616 OWNER’S MANUAL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety inf ormation, column 1. 2. Make sur e manual shutoff valve is fully open. 3. Set selector switch in the OFF position. WARNING: • If fireplace has glass doors, never operate this heater with glass doors closed. If you oper- ate heater with doors closed, heat buildup inside f[...]

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    16 105616 VENT -FREE PROP ANE COMP ACT FIREPLACE OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Fireplace 1. T urn contr ol 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 pre vent draining battery . Shutt[...]

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    17 105616 OWNER’S MANUAL OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued Figure 29 - Thermostat Hand-Held Remote Control Unit Selections (CGHRCT only) TEMP ST A TUS HI LO MAN ON AUT O OFF Increases Room Temperature Decreases Room Temperature Turns Burner On and Off Shows Current Operation Mode Shows Temperature Setting Allows Burner to be Turned On and Off with t[...]

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    18 105616 VENT -FREE PROP ANE COMP ACT FIREPLACE REPLACEMENT PA R T S 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 Servic[...]

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    19 105616 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ pilot unit. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ignitor electrode not connected to igni- tor cable 2. Ignitor[...]

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    20 105616 VENT -FREE PROP ANE COMP ACT 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 Moisture/condensation noticed on windows Heater produces a whistling noise when burner is lit White powder [...]

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    21 105616 OWNER’S MANUAL 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, cal[...]

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    22 105616 VENT -FREE PROP ANE COMP ACT FIREPLACE ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN CGCF26PRA 11 11 29 30 38 38 7 35 26 36 10 40 40 7 24 1 2 8 15 6 21 31 32 13 18 22 5 27 20 19 16 28-1 28-2 23 39 25 33 34 19 14 14-1 37 18 12 4 4 39 9 3 39 39 39 39 3 17 4 41[...]

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    23 105616 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS 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 Sc[...]

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    24 105616 VENT -FREE PROP ANE COMP ACT FIREPLACE 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 compl[...]

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    25 105616 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS CENTRALS Master Parts Distributors 1251 Mound Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504-2672 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 0776[...]

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    2701 Industrial Drive P.O. Box 90004 Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004 www.desatech.com 105616-01 REV. A 02/99 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 pr[...]