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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 ® 14,000 to 26,000 Btu/Hr with Thermostat Shown with Optional Cabinet Mantel/Hearth Base Accessory CGCF26TP A This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket* manufactured (mobile) home, where not prohibited by stat[...]

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    2 104278 VENT -FREE COMP ACT FIREPLACE CGCF26TP A DANGER: Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death! SAFETY INFORMA TION Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Early signs of carbon monoxide poisoning re- semble the flu, with headaches, dizziness, or nausea. If you have these signs, the fire- place may not be working properly. Get fresh air at once! Have fir[...]

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    3 104278 OWNER’S MANUAL 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. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 National Fir[...]

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    4 104278 VENT -FREE COMP ACT FIREPLACE CGCF26TP A 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 preve[...]

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    5 104278 OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION 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,[...]

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    6 104278 VENT -FREE COMP ACT FIREPLACE CGCF26TP A 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 vent[...]

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    7 104278 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 104278 VENT -FREE COMP ACT FIREPLACE CGCF26TP A INST ALLA TION Note: Your Comfort Glow fireplace is de- signed 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 f[...]

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    9 104278 OWNER’S MANUAL Note: A qualified installer should make all electrical connections. INST ALLA TION Continued 36 5 / 8 " 25 7 / 8 " 51 3 / 4 " 26 7 / 8 " 2. If installing GA3400(T) blower acces- sory , do so at this time. Follow instruc- tions included with blower accessory . Note: If not installing blower acces- sory ,[...]

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    10 104278 VENT -FREE COMP ACT FIREPLACE CGCF26TP A 13" 16" 19" 21" 2 1 /2" 6" 8" 10" Note: All vertical measurements are from top of fireplace opening to bottom of mantel shelf. All measurements are in inches. MANTEL CLEARANCES FOR BUILT-IN INSTALLATION If placing mantel above built-in fireplace, you must mee[...]

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    11 104278 OWNER’S MANUAL CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified service person must connect fireplace to gas supply. Follow all local codes. CAUTION: Never connect fire- place directly to the propane/LP supply. This fireplace requires an external regulator (not sup- plied). Install the external regula- tor between the fireplace and pro- pa[...]

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    12 104278 VENT -FREE COMP ACT FIREPLACE CGCF26TP A INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 18 - Removing Log Base Assembly From Fireplace CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed • Phillips screwdriver • sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided) 1. Remove fireplace screen. Remove two screws that hold fireplace screen in pl[...]

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    13 104278 OWNER’S MANUAL ON POSITION OFF POSITION Open Closed Manual Shutoff Valve Figure 21 - Checking Gas Joints Shown with Optional Mantel Figure 20 - Manual Shutoff Valve Manual Shutoff Valve Propane/LP Supply Tank CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG 1. Disconnect fireplace a[...]

  • Page 14

    14 104278 VENT -FREE COMP ACT FIREPLACE CGCF26TP A OPERA TING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING WARNING: If you do not fol- low these instructions exactly, a fire or explosion may result caus- ing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. STOP! Read the safety inf ormation column 1. 2. Make sur e manual[...]

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    15 104278 OWNER’S MANUAL BURNER FLAME PATTERN Figure 26 shows a correct burner flame pattern. Figure 27 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 f[...]

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    16 104278 VENT -FREE COMP ACT FIREPLACE CGCF26TP A TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Turn off and un- plug fireplace and let cool before servicing. Only a qualified ser- vice person should service and repair fireplace. CAUTION: Never use a wire, needle, or similar object to clean ODS/pilot. This can damage ODS/ pilot unit. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Ignitor cable pi[...]

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    17 104278 OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM Burner does not light after ODS/pilot is lit Delayed ignition of burner Burner backfiring during combustion Yellow flame during burner combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Fireplace produces a whistling noise when burner is lit White powder residue forming wit[...]

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    18 104278 VENT -FREE COMP ACT FIREPLACE CGCF26TP A 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 instructio[...]

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    19 104278 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 Service Department at 1-800-[...]

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    20 104278 VENT -FREE COMP ACT FIREPLACE CGCF26TP A 12-1 12-2 ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN CGCF26TPA 17 23 29 32 8 14 36 37 13 7 8 42 33 11 4 17 10 4 7 8 8 30 3 1 2 9 19 6 22 31 21 40 41 38 39 16 15 18 24 28 5 34 26 25 20 35-1 4 35-2 12 24 12-1 25 14 8 3 27[...]

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    21 104278 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS LIST CGCF26TPA This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 19 of this manual. KEY CGCF26TP NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 102633-02CK Outer Casing Top 1 2 102624-02 Outer Casing 1 3 099230-02 Shoulder Screw 16 4 09[...]

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    22 104278 VENT -FREE COMP ACT FIREPLACE CGCF26TP A ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer or Parts Central (see page 23). If they cannot supply these accessories call DESA International’s Sales Depart- ment at 1-800-458-2472 for referral infor- mation. You can also write to the address listed on the back page of t[...]

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    23 104278 OWNER’S MANUAL P ARTS CENTRALS Master Parts Distributors 1251 Mound Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504-2672 616-791-0505 1-800-446-1446 Fax: 1-616-791-8270 Parts Department 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 INTERNA TIONAL 104278-01 Rev. D 10/99 LIMITED WARRANTY VENT-FREE PROPANE/LP GAS COMPACT FIREPLACE DESA International warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for two (2) years from the date of first purchase, provided that the product[...]