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  • Page 1

    Shown with optional cabinet mantel and hearth base. Save this manual for future reference. ® WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal in- jury, or loss of life. — Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this o[...]

  • Page 2

    2 103413 UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28N and CGFP28NT 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. SAFETY INFORMA TION IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble, oper- ate, or servi[...]

  • Page 3

    3 103413 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 , also known as NFPA 54*. *Available from: American National Standards Institute, Inc. 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association, [...]

  • Page 4

    4 103413 UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28N and CGFP28NT 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 ai[...]

  • Page 5

    5 103413 OWNER’S MANUAL AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION Continued DETERMINING FRESH-AIR FLOW FOR FIREPLACE LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sheet 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 door[...]

  • Page 6

    6 103413 UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28N and CGFP28NT AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION 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 pro- vide two permanent openings: one within 12" [...]

  • Page 7

    7 103413 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add mois- ture to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing fireplace in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form from too much moisture. See Air for Com- bustion and Ventilation , pages 4 through 6. IMPORTANT: Make sure the fireplace is leve[...]

  • Page 8

    8 103413 UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28N and CGFP28NT AUTO OFF ON 3 2 1 INST ALLA TION Continued 1. Remove fireplace screen (see Figure 7 ). Figure 8 - Removing Log Base from Fireplace NOTICE: Shut-off gas supply and disconnect heater from gas sup- ply. Contact a qualified service person to do this. CAUTION: Do not pick up log [...]

  • Page 9

    9 103413 OWNER’S MANUAL AUTO OFF ON 3 2 1 Blue Fan Switch (Off/On/Auto) Red Fan Switch (N.O.) Green White On 110/115 V.A.C. Blower Motor Black Off 1 2 3 Auto INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 12 - Wire Attachment Figure 13 - Installing Bushings Bushing Location for Recessed Installation Bushing Location for Freestanding Installation Note: To preven[...]

  • Page 10

    10 103413 UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28N and CGFP28NT INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLING GA3650T BLOWER ACCESSORY (For CGFP28PT Model Only) 1. Remove fireplace screen (see Figure 15). NOTICE: Shut-off gas supply and disconnect heater from gas sup- ply. Contact a qualified service person to do this. CAUTION: Do not pick up log[...]

  • Page 11

    11 103413 OWNER’S MANUAL V ariable Fan S w itch W hite W hite B lack G reen O n 110/115 V .A .C . Blower Motor B lack B lack B lack O ff WARNING: Never touch the blower wheel while in operation. Wiring Diagram Figure 19 - Installing Plastic Bushing for Power Cord Plastic Bushing Right Floor Support Bracket INST ALLA TION Continued 9. Plug in blow[...]

  • Page 12

    12 103413 UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28N and CGFP28NT Figure 23 - Placing Hearth Base Accessory Against Wall Figure 22 - Location of Nailing Flanges INSTALLATION CLEARANCES Note: Clearances are the same if using optional cabinet mantel or built-in installation. WARNING: Maintain the mini- mum clearances. If you can, pro- vide [...]

  • Page 13

    13 103413 OWNER’S MANUAL Continued INST ALLA TION Continued Figure 25 - Inserting Fireplace Into Cabinet Mantel BUILT-IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION (Check Local Building Codes) Built-in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace into a framed-in enclo- sure. This makes the front of fireplace flush with wall. An optional brass trim a[...]

  • Page 14

    14 103413 UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28N and CGFP28NT * Purchase the optional A.G.A. design-cer- tified manual shutoff valve from your dealer. See Accessories , page 25. INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace, make sure you have the items listed below. • piping (chec[...]

  • Page 15

    15 103413 OWNER’S MANUAL INST ALLA TION Continued CAUTION: Do not pick up log base assembly by burners. This could damage burners. Only handle base by grates. Figure 31 - Removing Log Base Assembly From Fireplace 3. Route fle xible gas line (provided by installer) from manual shutof f valv e to fireplace. Route fle xible gas supply line through o[...]

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    16 103413 UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28N and CGFP28NT INST ALLA TION Continued INSTALLING LOGS Each log is marked with a number. These numbers will help you identify the log when installing. It is very important to install these logs exactly as instructed. Do not modify logs. Only use logs supplied with heater. 1. Slide rear l[...]

  • Page 17

    17 103413 OWNER’S MANUAL A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by hand. When lighting the pilot, follo w these instructions exactly . B . BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance ar ea for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor . WHA T TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS ?[...]

  • Page 18

    18 103413 UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28N and CGFP28NT Figure 43 - Pilot Thermocouple Ignitor Electrode Pilot Burner IGNITOR LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 42 - Control Knob and Ignitor Button Location WARNING: You must oper- ate this fireplace with the fire- place screen in place. Make sure fireplace screen is installed be- fore[...]

  • Page 19

    19 103413 OWNER’S MANUAL OPERA TING FIREPLACE Continued The variable control valve can be set to any heat setting and flame height de- sired, by simply turning the control knob until that setting is attained. Even the lowest setting provides realistic flames and glowing embers from two burners. Selecting higher settings produces greater heat outp[...]

  • Page 20

    20 103413 UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28N and CGFP28NT CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burners, and cir- culating air passageways of fire- place clean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly by a q[...]

  • Page 21

    21 103413 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 ODS/pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released TROUBLESHOOTING Note: All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation. WARNING: Turn off f[...]

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    22 103413 UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28N and CGFP28NT TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM One or both burners do not light after ODS/ pilot is lit Delayed ignition of one or both burners Burner backfiring during combustion Yellow flame in front burner during burner combustion Slight smoke or odor during initial operatio[...]

  • Page 23

    23 103413 OWNER’S MANUAL 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 re[...]

  • Page 24

    24 103413 UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28N and CGFP28NT SER VICE HINTS Btu (Variable) 20,000/28,000 Type Gas Natural Gas Only Ignition Piezo Manifold Pressure 3.4" W.C. Inlet Gas Pressure (in. of water) Maximum 10.5" Minimum* 5" Shipping Weight 80 lbs. (*For purpose of input adjustment) TECHNICAL SER VICE SPECIFIC[...]

  • Page 25

    25 103413 OWNER’S MANUAL ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer or Parts Central (see page 24). If they can not 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 this manual. Note: Use [...]

  • Page 26

    26 103413 UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28N and CGFP28NT ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY- CONTROLLED MODEL CGFP28N 27 8 9 8 8 19 13 12 8 6 3 4 1 2 7 7-1 7-2 10 18 23 16 11 26 14 6 6 6 6 21 15 19 5 29 24 30 20 28 31 25 17 22[...]

  • Page 27

    27 103413 OWNER’S MANUAL P AR TS LIST LOG BASE ASSEMBLY VARIABLE MANUALLY- CONTROLLED MODEL CGFP28N This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 103682-04 Rear Log (#1) 1 2 103682-02 Bottom [...]

  • Page 28

    28 103413 UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28N and CGFP28NT ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT- CONTROLLED MODEL CGFP28NT 18 6 27 8 9 8 8 19 13 12 3 4 1 2 7 7-1 7-2 10 16 11 26 14 5 6 6 6 6 22 25 23 19 24 13 7-2 20 15 28 21 17[...]

  • Page 29

    29 103413 OWNER’S MANUAL P AR TS LIST LOG BASE ASSEMBLY THERMOSTAT- CONTROLLED MODEL CGFP28NT This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 25 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 103682-04 Rear Log (#1) 1 2 103682-02 Bottom Mid Lo[...]

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    30 103413 UNVENTED (VENT -FREE) NA TURAL GAS FIREPLACE CGFP28N and CGFP28NT ILLUSTRA TED PA R T S BREAKDOWN FIREPLACE CGFP28N CGFP28NT 1 2 3 4 15 10 11 9 18 6 17 12 16 16 16 7 8 16 16 5 14 16 13 13 13[...]

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    31 103413 OWNER’S MANUAL P AR TS LIST FIREPLACE CGFP28N CGFP28NT This list contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace. When ordering parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on p age 25 of this manual. KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1 101357-01 Top Outer Casing 1 2 103207-01 Outer Casing 1 3 102758-01CK Right Fro[...]

  • Page 32

    LIMITED WARRANTY COMFORT GLOW VENT-FREE NATURAL GAS 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 u[...]