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1. ALEAN Outlet ees ir Se Outlet Air i To Attic AR To Crawl Inlet Air I Seeessese Ventilated ner Al Crawl Space Figure 4 Ventilation Air from Outdoors POr Inora information visit www desatech com 111245 01A INSTALLATION NOTICE This heater is intended for use as supple mental heat Use this heater along with your primary heating system Do not install this heater as your primary heat source If you have a central heating system you may run system s circulating blower while using heater This will help circulate the heat throughout the house In the event of a power outage you can use this heater as your primary heat source Ay WARNING A qualified service person must in stall fireplace Follow all local codes Ay WARNING Never install the fireplace in a bedroom or bathroom in a recreational vehicle where curtains furniture clothing or other flam mable objects are less than 42 inches from the front top or sides of the fireplace in high traffic areas in windy or drafty areas A CAUTION This fireplace creates warm air cur rents These currents move heat to wall surfaces next to fireplace Installing fireplace next to vinyl or cloth wall coverings or operating fireplace where impuri ties such as but not limited to tobacco smoke aromatic
2. P gt gt o Manual Gas Valve ot Figure 29 Checking Gas Joints for Propane LP Gas Fireplace CONVENTIONAL FIREPLACE INSTALLATION Conventional installation of fireplace involves installing fireplace along with corner face or cabinet mantel with hearth base accesso ries against a wall in your home Follow instructions below to install fireplace in this manner Note The instructions below show installation using the cabinet mantel and hearth base accessories see Accessories page 36 The hearth base accessory shown is optional for this installation You can install fireplace and cabinet mantel directly on the floor The corner mantel accessory cannot be installed with the hearth bases You must install corner mantel directly on the floor 1 Assemble cabinet mantel hearth base and trim accessories Assembly instructions are included with each accessory When installing blower install a properly grounded 120 volt three prong electrical outlet at fireplace location if an outlet is not there If possible locate outlet so cabinet mantel will cover it when installed see Figure 30 If not already completed install gas piping to fireplace location This installation includes an approved flexible gas line if al lowed by local codes after the equipment shutoff valve The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas pip ing See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location page 14 P
3. Install 1 plastic bushing provided into the 1 5 hole in the floor support bracket on the exit side see Figure 16 Install the second plastic bushing provided into the 1 5 hole in the outer casing through which the power cord will exit Route power cord through both plastic bushings and plug the power cord into a properly grounded 3 prong wall receptacle near the firebox 10 11 12 13 Peel off backing paper and stick supplied wiring diagram de cal near center of firebox bottom Figure 17 page 13 If gas connections have been made and checked replace fire place floor assembly Feed flexible gas supply line into fire place base area while replacing fireplace floor assembly Make sure the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace base area IMPORTANT Do not pick up fireplace floor assembly by burners This could damage burners Only handle base by grates Note Be careful of all wires and components on un derside of floor assembly Reattach fireplace floor assembly with screws removed in step 3 of Removing Fireplace Screen and Floor Assembly page 8 Note Discard the remaining hardware items After assembly make sure all wires are completely clear of blower wheel Install logs see Installing Logs pages 21 and 22 and fire place screen see Installing Screen page 22 b If your fireplace system installation is recessed and if an outlet is not installed in your fireplace you must install the GA3555 Outlet k
4. 26 The flexible gas supply line connection to the equipment shutoff valve should be accessible 3 Attach the flexible gas line to gas supply see Figure 26 Check tightness of flexible gas line attached to gas regulator of fire place see Figure 26 4 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Con nections 5 Replace fireplace floor assembly Feed flexible gas line into fireplace base area while replacing fireplace floor assembly Make sure the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace base area Note Be careful of wires and components on underside of fireplace floor Reattach fireplace floor assembly with screws removed in step 3 of Removing Fireplace Screen and Floor Assembly page 8 To Fireplace Gas Regulator Flexible Gas Line from Equipment Shutoff Valve Provided by Installer From Gas Meter Natural From External Regulator Propane LP Figure 26 Attaching Gas Lines Together CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS A WARNING Test all gas piping and connections internal and external to unit for leaks after installing or servicing Correct all leaks at once A WARNING Never use an open flame to check for a leak Apply anoncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak Correct all leaks at once WARNING For propane LP units make sure exter nal regulator has been installed between propane LP supply and heater See guidelines under Installing Gas P
5. CONTROL LOG BASE ASSEMBLY MODELS CGEFP33PRB AND CGEFP33NRB CGEFP33PRB Shown For more information visit www desatechycom 111245 01A PARTS LIST Models CGEFP33PRB and CGEFP33NRB PARTS LIST KEY REMOTE CONTROL No GGEFPSGPRE TCGEFPEINAE vescriprion low LOG BASE 111321 01 111321 01 Middle Log 1 ASSEMBLY 111321 02 111321 02 Back Log 2 This list contains replaceable Lee 111921509 Front Log 3 z p 111321 04 111321 04 Left Crossover Log 4 parts used in your fireplace 111321 05 111321 05 Right Crossover Log 5 When ordering parts follow the 104286 02 104285 02 ODS Pilot instructions listed under Replace 098249 01 098249 01 ODS Nut ment Parts on page 30 of this 099387 05 099387 05 Pilot Tube manual 101973 02 101973 02 Inlet Tube 107572 04 107572 04 Burner Outlet Tube 111124 01 111124 01 Burner Retainer Spring 099056 19 099056 26 Burner Orifice Injector 102772 01 102772 01 Burner M10908 2 M10908 2 Screw Self Tapping 104236 03CK 104236 03CK Painted Base Assy 104238 04CK 104238 04CK Firebox Bottom 107573 01 107573 01 Valve Bracket 107559 02 107559 01 Gas Control Valve 102445 01 102445 01 Piezo Ignitor 102334 01 102334 01 Palnut Fastener 107562 01 107562 01 Switch and Wire Assembly 107685 01 107685 01 Bracket Switch and Piezo 101628 03 101628 03 Flexible Connector 098544 01 098544 01 Wire Support Clip 099415 13 099415 12 Pressure Regulator 097809 03 097809 03 Fitting 3 8 Fla
6. agency or the gas supplier WARNING This is an unvented gas fired heater It uses air oxygen from the room in which it is in stalled Provisions for adequate combustion and ventilation air must be provided Refer to Air for Com bustion and Ventilation section on page 5 of this manual This appliance may be installed in an aftermarket permanently located manufactured mobile home where not prohibited by local codes 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 Aftermarket Completion of sale not for purpose of resale from the manufacturer save this manual for future reference DESA TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION 2022222202404400240nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION 0 ee eee ee eee eee teeter teeter teaee 3 EOGAL GODES 2 2 i es ee 4 UNPACKING escent bal ee Aa ee ean 4 PRODUCT FEATURES nie arp ATES 4 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION osses 5 INSTALLATION 2 22 22 2 ER 7 OPERATING FIREPLACE ee ee eee etree teeter teeeeeee 23 INSPECTING BURNERS 00 eee eee eee e seer teeter teeeteeeeaes 25 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 0 00 00 eee eee eee eee 26 TROUBLESHOOTING kiirii e u es 27 SO e E E E E TT 30 SERVICE HINTS 2 2 520 2 2 nocd triads tease line extenze 30 TECHNICAL SERVICE ou eee eee eee eter cree tee ceee ter
7. are odorless An odor making agent is added to these gases The odor helps you detect a gas leak However the odor added to the gas can fade Gas may be present even though no odor exists Make certain you read and understand all warnings Keep this manual for reference It is your guide to safe and proper operation of this fireplace A WARNING Any change to this heater or its controls can be dangerous A WARNING Do notallow fans to blow directly into the fireplace Avoid any drafts that alter burner flame pat terns Ceiling fans can create drafts that alter burner flame patterns Altered burner patterns can cause sooting A WARNING Do not use a blower insert heat exchanger insert or other accessory not approved for use with this fireplace Due to high temperatures the appliance should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies Do not place clothing or other flammable material on or near the appliance Never place any objects on the heater Fireplace front and screen become very hot when running fireplace Keep children and adults away from hot surfaces to avoid burns or clothing ignition Fireplace will remain hot for a time after shutdown Allow surfaces to cool before touching Carefully supervise young children when they are in the room with fireplace When using the hand held remote accessory keep selector switch in the OFF position to prevent
8. candles cleaning fluids oil or kerosene lamps etc in the air exist may discolor walls or cause odors Note Your fireplace is designed to be used in zero clearance installations Wall or framing material can be placed directly against any exterior surface on the rear sides or top of your fireplace except where standoff spacers are integrally attached If standoff spacers are attached to your fireplace these spacers can be placed directly against wall or framing materials Use the dimensions shown for rough openings to create the easiest installation see Built In Fireplace Installation pages 19 and 20 IMPORTANT Vent free heaters 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 Combustion and Ventilation pages 5 through 7 IMPORTANT Make sure the fireplace is level If fireplace is not level log set will not work properly CHECK GAS TYPE Use the correct gas type natural or propane LP for your unit If your gas supply is not correct do not install fireplace Call dealer where you bought fireplace for proper type fireplace DESA INSTALLATION Electrical Hookup Installation Clearances Installation Sequence Removing Fireplace Screen And Floor Assembly INSTALLATION Continued ELECTRICAL HOOKUP This fireplace normally operates under 120 VAC 60 Hz line volt age The elec
9. contains replaceable parts used in your fireplace When ordering parts follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 30 of this manual 111245 01A KEY NO PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION oo OoONOOVOPOD PARTS LIST Models CGEFP33PRB and CGEFP33NRB Top Outer Casing Outer Casing 102758 02CK Right Front Side 102759 02CK Left Front Side 098304 01 Phillips Pan Head Screw 10 104239 01CK Top Front Louver 101712 02 Firebox Hood 101348 01 Firebox Support 099230 02 Shoulder Screw 101872 03 Firebox Top 101346 01 Outer Base 7 Firebox Wrapper 101514 01 Cover M11084 26 Hex Screw 10 110466 01 Bottom Louvered Door 101727 02 Screen Assembly PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 101386 02 Louvered Door Hinge 101784 01 Magnet Catch 102307 01 Strike Plate Not a field replaceable part Por mors Julie rir lation visit www desatech com 3484848 HR MH H OA a a a DESA ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES Purchase these fireplace accessories from your local dealer or Parts Central see page 41 Ifthey can not supply these accessories call DESA Heating Products at 1 866 672 6040 for information You can also write to the address listed on the back page of this manual EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE GA5010 For allmodels Equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap Fits 1 2 NPT pipe BLOWER ACCESSORIES GA3700 GA3750 amp GA3650T GA3700T SERIES For all models Manual variable control and autom
10. ible gas line through the access holes see Figure 6 page 9 Note Be careful of all wires on underside of log base Accaution Do not pick up fireplace floor assembly by burners This could damage burners Only handle base by grates esatech com 111245 01A INSTALLATION Removing Fireplace Screen And Floor Assembly Cont Electrical Connections for Power Cord Relocating Wall Switch Assembly INSTALLATION Continued Flexible Gas Line Fireplace Floor Assembly Figure 6 Removing Fireplace Floor Assembly ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR POWER CORD This fireplace operates on 120 VAC 60 Hz power An electrical power cord is supplied with this unit For Mantel Installation 1 Determine from which side of the fireplace the power cord will exit Locate the 1 5 diameter hole near the center of floor sup port bracket on appropriate side of lower cavity see Figure 7 2 Locate power cord Remove wire tie or tape holding plug end of power cord 3 Power cord has 2 plastic hole bushings threaded onto it Route cord s 3 prong plug through the 1 5 diameter hole in appro priate floor support bracket 4 Push first plastic bushing completely through hole Squeeze bushing as needed to do this 5 Install the second plastic bushing into the hole in the floor sup port bracket by snapping into place 6 Route the 3 prong plug through the 1 5 hole in fireplace outer casing Install the first
11. plastic bushing into this hole by snapping into place After you have connected to gas supply and checked your gas connections see pages 15 through 18 plug power cord into any convenient 3 prong grounded wall receptacle near fireplace For Recessed Installation If an outlet is not installed in fireplace install model GA3555 Outlet Kit with Cover This kit will supply a convenient 3 prong grounded electrical outlet for power Refer to installation manual provided with this optional accessory for instructions on wiring Note A qualified installer must make all electrical connections POr mors Tie dog 111245 01A gt ation visit www desatech com Hole in Floor Support Bracket Hole in Outer Casing Bushings Figure 7 Routing Power Cord RELOCATING WALL SWITCH ASSEMBLY Note The decorative wall switch plate supplied is white The wall switch plate may be painted to match your decor The push button switch and decorative wall plate assembly sup plied with your fireplace is pre mounted at the factory in the lower cavity of the fireplace You may relocate this wall switch assembly to a more convenient location such as the side of your mantel or directly onto the wall near the fireplace To mount the wall switch assembly you must first cut openings in the mantel or wall where the switch will be located Note If you choose to relocate the wall switch assembly do so before final installation into a mantel or recessin
12. the holes in top mounting tabs of blower with holes in wall of wrapper see Figure 19 page 14 Using two 8 screws provided mount blower and tighten screws firmly 4 Remove the three screws do not discard and cover plate from center of firebox wrapper rear wall Discard this cover plate see Figure 18 5 Mount the supplied thermostatic switch and cover assembly into firebox wrapper wall Do this by feeding terminal ends of wire harness into the hole Allow wires to fall to bottom of firebox cavity see Figure 18 AR WARNING Never attempt to service heater while it is plugged in oper 6 Using three screws from step 7 attach switch and cover as ating or hot Burns and electrical shock could result Only a qualified ser sembly to firebox wrapper rear wall Tighten screws firmly vice person should service or repair heater see Figure 18 If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be replaced it must be 7 e Ea Firmly attach red wire from the thermostatic switch and cover replaced with 105 C wire or it s equivalent assembly to either of the terminals on the blower motor see AA WARNING Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing con Figure 18 trols Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing 8 Firmly attach black wire from speed control cord to blue wire Variable from thermostatic switch and cover
13. to excessive lint from carpeting bedding mate rial pet hair etc CLEANING BURNER INJECTOR HOLDER The primary air inlet holes allow the proper amount of air to mix with the gas This provides a clean burning flame Keep these holes clear of dust dirt lint and pet hair Clean these air inlet holes prior to each heating season Blocked air holes will create soot We recommend that you clean the unit every three months during operation and have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service person We also recommend that you keep the burner tube and pilot assembly clean and free of dust and dirt To clean these parts we recommend using compressed air no greater than 30 PSI Your local computer store hardware store or home center may carry compressed air in a can You can use a vacuum cleaner in the blow position If using compressed air in a can please follow the directions on the can If you don t follow directions on the can you could damage the pilot assembly 1 Shut off the unit including the pilot Allow the unit to cool for at least thirty minutes 2 Inspect burner pilot and primary air inlet holes on injector holder for dust and dirt see Figure 53 3 Blow air through the ports slots and holes in the burner Check the injector holder located at the end of the burner tube again Remove any large particles of dust dirt lint or pet hair with a soft cloth or vacuum cleaner nozzle 5 Blow air into the primary ai
14. 1245 01A Foramoreunformat on visit www desatech com 16 To prevent performance problems with propane LP units do not use propane LP fuel tanks of less than 100 Ib capacity 17 Provide adequate clearances around air openings PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Handle Remote Control Wall Switch Manual Ignition Assembly Bypass Switch Figure 1 Fireplace Floor Assembly Top Outer Casing Top Louver gt Assembly Firebox Hood Firebox Support Screen Assembly 7 Blower Bottom Louver Assembly Assembly Optional Figure 2 Fireplace DESA LOCAL CODES UNPACKING PRODUCT FEATURES 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 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 A CAUTION Donotremove the data plates attached to the heater base assembly The data plates contain important warranty and safety information 1 With utility knife cut the carton all the way around above the staples on the bottom tray Lift the carton off the heater Re move packing Note The hood is located in the packing on the right hand side of the heater front Lift the heater off the bottom tray 2 Locate two screws abov
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16. BLING AND ATTACHING OPTIONAL BRASS TRIM Included with Mantel Accessory Note The instructions below show assembling and attaching brass trim to fireplace 1 Remove packaging from three pieces of brass trim 2 Locate four brass screws two adjusting plates with set screws and two shims in the hardware packet Align shim under adjusting plate as shown in Figure 38 4 Slide one end of adjusting plate shim in slot on mitered edge of top brass trim see Figure 38 5 Slide other end of adjusting plate shim in slot on mitered edge of side brass trim see Figure 38 6 While firmly holding edges of brass trim together tighten both set screws on the adjusting plate with slotted screwdriver oe Set Screws Side Brass Adjusting To p Brass Trim Plate oe O Slot Shim Slot SS Mitered Edge Figure 38 Assembling Brass Trim a 199 St 111245 01A INSTALLATION Assembling And Attaching Optional Brass Trim Cont Installing Hood Installing Logs INSTALLATION Continued 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 page 20 for other side 8 Tighten trim hanging screws 10 x 6 25 shoulder into holes in cabinets Place the assembled trim onto fireplace cabinet Align hanging notches on trim with hanging screws on side of fireplace see Figure 39 Push trim firmly into place sliding hanging notches over hanging screws Trim Hanging Screws Hanging Notches on Trim Assembled
17. Brass Trim Figure 39 Attaching Brass Trim to Fireplace INSTALLING HOOD Install hood to top of firebox as shown in Figure 40 Use 3 Phillips screws provided Figure 40 Installing Hood to Firebox Foramoreunformat on visit www desatech com 111245 01A INSTALLING LOGS A WARNING Failure to position the parts in accor dance with these diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in property damage or personal injury A CAUTION Do not remove the warning and in struction labels attached to the heater base assem bly These markings contain important warranty in formation A CAUTION After installation and periodically there after check to ensure that no flame comes in contact with any log With the heater set to HI check to see if flames contact any log If so reposition logs accord ing to the log installation instructions in this manual Flames contacting logs will create soot 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 Locate pegs on the bottom of back log 1 Slide these pegs into the holes in the grate base behind the burner see Figure 41 2 Place the base of the middle log 2 in the U shaped slots of the grate base in front of the b
18. Btu Hr used Example 57 600 Btu Hr maximum the space can support 73 000 Btu Hr actual amount of Btu Hr used 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 For more information visit www A Rework worksheet adding the space of an adjoining room If the extra space provides an unconfined space remove door to adjoining room or add ventilation grills between rooms See Ventilation Air From Inside Building B Vent room directly to the outdoors See Ventilation Air From Out doors page 7 C Install a lower Btu Hr heater 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 AX WARNING If the area in which the heater may be operated is smaller than that defined as an uncon fined space or if the building is of unusually tight construction provide adequate combustion and ven tilation air by one of the methods described in the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Sec tion 5 3 or applicable local codes 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 per
19. Make Marks Rz O at Centers A Template SOME O from This 44509 5 Create three openings on wall according to Template 1 page 39 This is best done by making a pattern to work with on your wall Carefully cut page 39 40 from manual and tape paper template vertically onto wall at preferred location Pierce the paper at the centers of the 2 holes with a nail or sharp pencil leaving a mark on the wall Do the same at centers of the four circles near the corners of the rectangle Remove paper template from wall Drill 3 8 holes at each mark Using a straight edge and pencil connect the outer edges of the 4 holes for the rectangle see Figure 10 This will give you cutting lines for the rectangle you will cut in the wall Using a keyhole saw hack saw blade drill file or other suit able tool carefully cut out the rectangular opening Note The comers of the rectangle may be round IMPORTANT Do not exceed the size of the rectangle on template From inside the recessed opening for the fireplace carefully pass wall switch assembly through the rectangular opening to the outside of the wall Using wall anchors supplied in hardware package fold wall anchor as shown in Figure 11 Insert wall anchor wings first into hole Tap anchor flush to wall For thin walls 1 2 or less insert red key into wall anchor Push red key to pop open anchor wings See Figure 12 IMPORTANT Do not hammer key For thick walls over 1 2 th
20. 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 NOTICE Surface temperatures of adjacent walls and mantels become hot during operation Walls and mantels above the firebox may become hot to the touch If installed properly these temperatures meet the requirement of the national product standard Follow all minimum clearances shown in this manual NOTICE If your installation does not meet the mini mum clearances shown you must do one of the following e raise the mantel shelf to an acceptable height remove the mantel shelf For more information visit www desatech Wall board or facing material above firebox may be of combustible material including decorative mantel ornaments or other similar projec tions off of the facing material Mantel Shelf Framing Material Noncombustible Material May Project Off this Surface above the Firebox Hood Br Firebox 13 16 19 21 Note All vertical measurements are from top of fireplace hood opening to bottom of mantel shelf These minimum clearances replace any other recommended clearances supplied with your ANSI Z21 11 2 approved gas logs Wire mesh Screen Supplied Firebox Hood Must Be Used at All Times Figure 37 Minimum Mantel Clearances for Built In Installation ASSEM
21. N FORM In order to provide better customer service for this and future purchases we recommend that you register your product with us You can register online at www desatech com If access to our website is not available to you please complete this Owner s Registration Form and mail to the address on the back of this owner s manual Please provide the following product information Brand Comfort Glow Vanguard etc Model EFP33PR VTGH33NR etc Date Purchased Note Keep receipt for warranty verification Serial Number 2 7or9 digit number located on product or identification tag First Name Last Name Address City State Zip Country Home Phone _ E Mail Please answer the following questions to register your product with DESA Heating Products 1 Where will the product be used O Living Family Room OOffice Warehouse O Utility Shed Outbuilding O Garage Bedroom O Bathroom O Other If you bought this product yourself did you plan to purchase this type of product before going into the store O Yes O No Who selected the product O Male O Female O Both 4 What is the population of your area O Under 10 000 10 000 to 25 000 O 25 000 to 50 000 O 50 000 to 100 000 O 100 000 to 250 000 O Over 250 000 5 What is your primary source of heat O Propane LP Gas O Fuel Oil O Wood O Natural Gas O Electric Other 6 How was the product installed O Professional Installer O Self O Other 7 Cost of product excluding sal
22. Note Be careful of all wires and components on underside of floor assembly 16 Reattach fireplace floor assembly with screws removed in step 3 of Removing Fireplace Screen and Floor Assembly page 8 Note Discard the remaining hardware items After assembly make sure all wires are completely clear of blower wheel 17 Install logs see Installing Logs pages 21 and 22 and fire place screen see Installing Screen page 22 A WARNING Failure to position the parts in accor dance with supplied diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may result in damage or personal injury A WARNING A qualified service person must con nect fireplace to gas supply Follow all local codes WARNING Never attempt to service heater while it is plugged in oper ating or hot Burns and electrical shock could result Only a qualified ser vice person should service or repair heater If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be replaced it must be replaced with 105 C wire or it s equivalent A WARNING Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing con trols Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation Verify proper operation after servicing Variable Fan Switch Fan Switch N O 120 Vac 60 Hz 90 Amps DESA Heating Products Bowling Green KY Figure 23 Location of Wiring Diagram Decal 3 from Blow
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24. UNVENTED VENT FREE GAS FIREPLACE DESA HEATING PRODUCTS For more information visit www desatechycom OWNER S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL Shown with optional hearth base accessory CGEFP33PRB CGEFP33NRB Gas Fireplace with Total Control System TCS WARNING If the information in this manual is not fol lowed 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 e Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s in structions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier WARNING Improper installation adjustment alteration service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual for correct installation and operational procedures For assis tance or additional information con sult a qualified installer service
25. abinet man Built in installation of this fireplace involves installing fireplace tel or any laminate trim on hearth base Remove protective into a framed in enclosure This makes the front of fireplace flush material from top of hearth base and from front of fireplace if With wall Ifinstalling a mantel above the fireplace you must follow any Note You can secure fireplace to hearth or floor Open the clearances shown in Figure 37 page 20 Follow the instructions lower louver Locate screw holes in bottom of base Tighten below to install the fireplace in this manner wood screws through these holes and into hearth or floor f Actual Framing 12 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Con az F nections pages 17 and 18 Height 32 g 33 s Front Width 34 5 6 35 1 2 Depth 16 11 446 17 5 4 Cabinet P ig 4 1 Frame in rough opening Use dimensions shown in Figure 34 for the rough opening If installing in a corner use dimensions shown in Figure 35 for the rough opening The height is 33 which is the same as the wall opening above 2 Install and properly ground GA3555 three prong 120 volt elec trical outlet in fireplace Follow instructions included in kit see Accessories page 36 3 Ifnot already completed install gas piping to fireplace location This installation includes an approved flexible gas line
26. ace shuts off in use ODS operates Not enough fresh air is available Low line pressure ODS pilot is partially clogged Open window and or door for ventilation Contact local gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 26 Gas odor even when wall switch and remote control buttons and switches are in OFF position Gas leak See Warning statement above Control valve defective Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections pages 17 and 18 Replace control valve Gas odor during combustion Foreign matter between control valve and burner Gas leak See Warning statement above Take apart gas tubing and remove for eign matter Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections pages 17 and 18 Dark residue on logs or inside of fireplace Note After removng all causes of residue deposits completely clean fireplace and appli ances of all residue before reusing appliance Improper log placement Drafts or other air currents affecting flame pattern Air holes at burner inlet blocked Burner flame holes blocked Properly locate logs see Installing Logs pages 21 and 22 Eliminate source of drafts around heater Clean out air holes at burner inlet Peri odically repeat as needed Remove blockage White powder residue forming within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture For mores Lio
27. ack log The cutout on the right of the middle log should fit over the burner see Figure 42 Make sure the front of the middle log is resting on the tabs of the grate base and the cutout area is centered over the burner U bend Middle Log 2 Cutout Hole in A Grate Base Burner U Shaped Slot Figure 41 Installing Back Log 1 Figure 42 Installing Middle Log 2 DESA INSTALLATION Installing Logs Cont Installing Battery Into Remote Installing Screen INSTALLATION Continued 3 Locate the notches in the bottom of the front log 3 Place the front log on the grate fingers Make sure the notches of the front log line up with the grate fingers see Figure 43 4 Place left crossover log 4 across logs 1 2 and 3 fitting holes on bottom of log 4 onto pin on front and middle logs as shown in Figure 44 5 Place right crossover log 5 in the same manner on right side of logs see Figure 44 Front Log 3 Notches Figure 43 Installing Front Log 3 Crossover Log 4 x Crossover Log 5 Figure 44 Installing Crossover Logs 4 amp 5 For more information visit www desatech INSTALLING BATTERY INTO REMOTE 1 Locate slot at bottom of remote control see Figure 45 Firmly insert tool such as a small screwdriver butter knife or dime into the slot and lift up to remove cover 2 Insert supplied battery into remote control Positive and nega tiv
28. all leaks at once For more information visit www desatech com DESA 111245 01A INSTALLATION Checking Gas Connections Cont Conventional Fireplace Installation INSTALLATION Continued Pressure Testing Fireplace Gas Connections 1 Open equipment shutoff valve see Figure 27 2 Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open propane LP supply tank valve 3 Place manual ignition switch in the OFF position 4 Check all joints from equipment shutoff valve to gas valve see Figure 28 or 29 Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once 6 Light fireplace see Operating Fireplace pages 23 through 25 Check all other internal joints for leaks 7 Turn off fireplace see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 24 H Open Equipment Shutoff Valve Closed Figure 27 Equipment Shutoff Valve ABB S Equipment Shutoff Valve ee Gas Meter js o ol o ol 7 gt e o o o oe ROEA Bo Manual Gas Valve Figure 28 Checking Gas Joints for Natural Gas Fireplace Equipment BBS Shutoff Propane LP Supply 3
29. anel to OFF automatic ignition position This will cause the controls to shut down the fireplace OPERATION Locate the blower switch by opening lower louver on fireplace Blower switch is located at lower right inside louver door The GA3650T GA3700T Series thermostat controlled blower has a variable speed control with an ON OFF switch The blower will start when the thermostat senses a sufficient in crease in firebox temperature The GA3700 GA3750 Series variable speed blower also has an ON OFF switch built into the variable speed control Note for GA3650T GA3700T Series Only If you are using this series blower your fireplace and blower will not turn on and off at the same time The fireplace may run for several minutes before the blower turns on After the heater modulates to the pilot position the blower will continue to run The blower will shut off after the firebox temperature decreases Note It is safe to operate fireplace with blower turned off However the blower helps distribute heated air from the fireplace Follow installation instructions included with the blower accessory Por noro information visit www desatech com 111245 01A INSPECTING BURNERS Check pilot flame pattern and burner flame patterns often PILOT FLAME PATTERN Figure 51 shows a correct pilot flame pattern Figure 52 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern The incorrect pilot flame is not properly heating the thermocouple When the thermoc
30. as supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire de partment C Electric Power Outage Only Use only your hand to turn the manual override handle on the gas control knob Never use tools If the knob will not 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 OPERATING FIREPLACE For Your Safety Read Before Lighting Normal Lighting Instructions A Using Supplied Wall Switch Assembly 1 Set manual ignition bypass switch on the control panel to the OFF position automatic ignition position 2 Press ON OFF button Hold for 6 seconds Gas valve will open and electronic ignition will begin sparking to light pilot LED will light Note You may be running this heater for the first time after connecting to gas supply or at the start of your heating season If so the ON OFF button may need to be pressed again This will allow air to bleed from gas system If several attempts to light pilot fail contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light and operate manually see Manual Light
31. assembly see Figure 18 Fan Switch _ 9 Firmly attach white wire from speed control cord to remaining terminal on blower motor see Figure 18 Ae Thermostatic Switch 4 Black an and Cover Assembly White i 120 Vac 60 Hz 78 Amps DESA Heating Products Bowling Green KY 101584 05 Figure 17 Location of Wiring Diagram Decal 3 from Blower Operating the Blower Light your gas appliance with the blower off After about 15 minutes turn the blower on to deliver heated air at the top louvers The blower features a variable control which allows you to select the speed you desire Note Periodically check the louvers of the fire box and remove any dust dirt or other obstructions INSTALLING THERMOSTATIC BLOWER ACCESSORY NOTICE Shut off gas supply and disconnect heater from gas supply if installing blower in previously installed fireplace Contact a qualified service person to do this Red Wire Green Wire 1 If fireplace screen and floor are still installed see Removing Fireplace Screen and Floor Assembly page 8 Figure 18 Installing Switch and Cover Assembly and Speed 2 i ided attach d wire fi d Using screw provided attach green ground wire from spee Control control cord to blower housing Tighten screw securely see Figure 18 Por mods information visit www desatech com DESA 111245 01A INSTALLATION Installing Thermos
32. atic thermostat variable con trol A blower will increase air flow to maximize heat distribution DUPLEX OUTLET KIT GA3555 Not Shown For all models Use for built in installations when hard wiring your fireplace BRASS TRIM ACCESSORY GA7090 Not Shown For all models Optional with built in installation Provides a finished appearance covering rough and or unfinished mantel or wall opening edges etc Included with mantel accessory CLEANING KIT CCK GCK Not Shown For all models Your vent free gas appliance requires regular cleaning and maintenance to prevent performance problems This kit gives you the tools and instructions to make it easy to clean all critical areas of your appliance INFORMATION VIDEO 108917 01 For all models A care and maintenance video is available by calling 1 866 672 6040 You may also email your request to productsupport desaint com CORNER MANTEL AND BASE ACCESSORY WITH FIREPLACE PERIMETER TRIM Not Shown CMA303 Series Unfinished Oak Veneer Ready to Stain or Paint For all models Space saving corner mantels feature moldings fluting and medallion For more information visit www di CABINET MANTEL AND BASE ACCESSORY WITH FIREPLACE PERIMETER TRIM CMA305U Series Unfinished Oak Veneer Ready to Stain or Paint CMAS3OOF Series Stained Oak Veneer CMA302F Series Cherry Stained Birch Veneer For all models Mantel and base feature moldings fluted sides an
33. children from turning on burners with remote You must operate this fireplace with the fireplace screen and hood in place Make sure fireplace screen and hood are in place before running fireplace Keep the appliance area clear and free from combus tible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids For more information visit www desatech com u 111245 01A SAFETY INFORMATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION SAFETY INFORMATION Continued 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 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 Do not place propane LP supply tank s inside any structure Lo cate propane LP supply tank s outdoors propane LP units only 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 e if you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department This fireplace shall not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom Do not use this fireplace as a wood burning fireplace Use only the logs provided with the fireplace Do not add extra logs or ornaments such as pine cones ver miculite or rock wool Using these added items can cause soot ing Do not add lava rock around bas
34. d medallion Mantel Dimensions H xW xD 44 7 s x 55 5 8 x 23 1 3 Base Dimensions H xW xD 5 5 8 x 58 5 8 x 25 3 4 CABINET MANTEL ACCESSORY WITH _ ne FIREPLACE PERIMETER il BRASS TRIM GMC11F Series Walnut Finished Hardwood Veneer GMC12U Series Unfinished Hardwood Veneer Ready to Stain or Paint GMC13F Series Medium Stained Oak Veneer GM102W Series Off White Paint For all models Mantel features moldings fluted sides and medal lion Dimensions H xW xD 48 x 56 7 4 x 22 3 4 HEARTH BASE for Use with Cabinet Mantel GC3335F Series Medium Stained Oak Veneer G3004W Series Off White Paint For all models The hearth base creates a handsome riser for the fireplace Dimensions H xW xD 6 1 2 x 58 x 28 6 FIREBOX BRICK LINER G8000 SERIES Not Shown For all models Ceramic fiber firebox liner adds the look of real brick esatech com 111245 01A TEMPLATES 3 8 Diameter 2 Holes A 3 4 lt m gt A 4 3 4 Lu cc W I 5 3 Y Y 3 8 Y i Template 1 Relocating Wall Switch to Hollow Room Wall 1 8 Diameter 2 Holes N I 3 4 l A 4 3 4 3 3 4 Y 3 8 Template 2 Relocating Wall Switch to Side Wall of Mantel THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK For more information visit www desatech com 111245 01A OWNER S REGISTRATIO
35. e Rock and debris could fall into the control area of fireplace To prevent the creation of soot follow the instructions in Clean ing and Maintenance page 26 Before using furniture polish wax carpet cleaner or similar products turn heater off If heated the vapors from these prod ucts may create a white powder residue within burner box or on adjacent walls or furniture This fireplace needs fresh air ventilation to run properly This fireplace has an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS shuts down the fireplace if not enough fresh air is available See Air for Combustion and Ventilation pages 5 through 7 If fireplace keeps shutting off see Trouble shooting pages 27 through 29 Do not run fireplace e where flammable liquids or vapors are used or stored e under dusty conditions Do not use this fireplace to cook food or burn paper or other objects Do not use fireplace if any part has been exposed to or under water Immediately call a qualified service technician to in spect the fireplace and to replace any part of the control sys tem and any gas control which has been under water Do not operate fireplace if any log is broken Do not operate fireplace if a log is chipped dime sized or larger Turn fireplace off and let cool before servicing Only a quali fied service person should service and repair fireplace Operating fireplace above elevations of 4 500 feet could cause pilot outage 11
36. e are marked inside remote control casing Note Remote will not function if battery is not installed correctly 3 Slide tab on cover into remote housing and snap cover back into place IMPORTANT Use only A23 12 volt battery in remote DO NOT use AAA battery Slot gt A23 12 Volt Battery Remote Positive Control Negative Figure 45 Installing Battery INSTALLING SCREEN Install fireplace screen by slipping notches of fireplace screen over screws on front of fireplace see Figure 46 Notches Screws for Mounting Screen Figure 46 Installing Fireplace Screen 199 ff 111245 01A OPERATING FIREPLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING AR WARNING Ifyou do not follow these instructions exactly a fire or explosion may result causing prop erty damage personal injury or loss of life A This appliance has a pilot which lights automatically when using the supplied wall switch or remote control If you have a power outage the pilot may be lighted by hand with push button piezo ignitor When lighting the pilot the fol lowing warnings must be followed 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 g
37. e becomes hot 5 to 15 seconds main burner will automatically light on high flame 5 To lower flame point remote control toward lower front of fireplace and push HI LO button once Note This fireplace does not have a pilot only mode TO TURN OFF GAS nce DENN Shutting Off Heater Wall Switch Push ON OFF button on wall switch once Shutting Off Heater Wireless Remote Control Point remote control toward lower front of fireplace and push both buttons at the same time For more information visit www MANUAL LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL POWER OUTAGE A WARNING You must operate this heater with the fireplace screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is in place before running heater NOTICE During initial operation of new heater burning logs will give offapaper burning smell Open damper or window to vent smell This will only last a few hours Because this fireplace has an electronic ignition system in the event there is a loss of power it will be necessary to manually light the pilot with the piezo ignitor After the pilot is lit the main burner will light automatically 1 Follow steps 1 through 3 under Normal Lighting Instructions page 23 2 Set manual ignition bypass switch on control panel to ON position manual ignition position See Figure 50 3 The pilot is attached to the rear of the front burner You will be able to see the pilot and spark electrode without removing th
38. e screen or logs 4 Place the magnetic manual override handle provided with this unit on the end of the gas valve stem see Figure 50 5 Turn the override handle fully counterclockwise to the PILOT position The handle will not stop but will begin to slip when you have fully turned to the PILOT position 6 While holding the valve handle in the PILOT position press and release piezo ignitor button see Figure 50 This will light the pilot If needed keep pressing ignitor button until pilot lights 7 When pilot flame is lit hold manual override handle until ther mocouple heats approximately 5 to 15 seconds If pilot goes out repeat process If several attempts to light the pilot fail contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs 8 When thermocouple is heated release override handle The main burner will immediately light on high flame Adjust flame size by turning override handle Gas Valve Piezo Ignitor Manual Ignition N HI LO Ge EFT Bypass Switch Button Down is ON Magnetic Manual Override Handle Wall Switc h LED ON OFF Button LED Figure 50 Control Locations deSsatechrcom 111245 01A OPERATING FIREPLACE To Turn Off Gas To Appliance Optional Blower Operation INSPECTING BURNERS Pilot Flame Pattern Main Burner OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE Shutting Off Heater When Manually Lit Set manual ignition bypass switch on control p
39. e top corners of the fireplace screen Remove and discard these screws Lift fireplace screen up and pull out to remove 3 Remove protective packaging applied to logs log base assem bly and fireplace Remove fireplace hood from carton insert 5 Check all items for any shipping damage If damaged promptly inform dealer where you bought fireplace For more information visit www di PRODUCT FEATURES OPERATION This vent free fireplace is clean burning It requires no outside venting There is no heat loss out a vent or up a chimney Heat is generated by both realistic flames and glowing embers When used without the optional blower the fireplace requires no electricity making it ideal for emergency backup heat SAFETY DEVICE This fireplace has a pilot with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing ODS safety shutoff system The ODS pilot is a required feature for vent free room heaters The ODS pilot system 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 WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL This fireplace features an infrared wireless remote control This control system can be used to automatically light the pilot and adjust the burner flame height at the push of a button WIRED WALL MOUNTED REMOTE CONTROL This fireplace features a two button wall switch assembly with glowing LED s The wal
40. een 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 Ventilation Air From Outdoors page 7 If your home does not meet all of the three criteria above proceed to Determining Fresh Air Flow for Fireplace Lo cation on page 6 Confined Space and Unconfined Space The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 defines a confined space as a space whose volume is less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m per kw of the aggregate input rating of all appliances installed in that space and an unconfined space as aspace whose volume is not less than 50 cubic feet per 1 000 Btu per hour 4 8 m 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 Adjoining rooms are communicating only if there are doorless passageways or ventilation grills between them DESA AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Determining Fresh Air Flow For Heater Location Ventilation Air AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued DETERMINING FRESH AIR FLOW FOR HEATER LOCATION Determining if You Have a Confined or Unconfined Space Use this work sh
41. eet to determine if you have aconfined or unconfined space Space Includes the room in which you will install heater 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 Example Space size 20 ft length x 18 ft width x 8 ft ceiling height 2880 cu ft volume of space cu ft volume of space If additional ventilation to adjoining room is supplied with grills or open ings add the volume of these rooms to the total volume of the space 2 Multiply the space volume by 20 to determine the maximum Btu Hr the space can support volume of space x 20 Maximum Btu Hr the space can support Example 2880 cu ft volume of space x 20 57 600 maximum Btu Hr the space can support 3 Add the Btu Hr of all fuel burning appliances in the space Vent free heater 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 com bustion air from the outdoors and vents to the outdoors Example Gas water heater 40 000 Btu Hr Vent free heater 33 000 Btu Hr Total 73 000 Btu Hr 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
42. er FOr woes Iie 111245 01A ation visit www desatech com If any of the original wire as supplied with the appliance must be replaced it must be replaced with 105 C wire or it s equivalent Operating the Blower After final installation of your fireplace light your gas appliance with the blower off After about 15 minutes turn the blower on to deliver heated air at the top louvers The blower features a variable control which allows you to select the speed you desire In the OFF position the blower will not operate In the ON position the blower will start when the thermostat senses a sufficient increase in firebox temperature approximately 10 to 20 minutes depend ing on heat setting Your gas logs and thermostat blower will not turn on and off at the same time The fireplace may run for several minutes before the blower turns on After the heater modulates to the pilot position the blower will continue to run The blower will shut off after the firebox temperature decreases It is safe to operate fireplace with blower turned off However the blower helps distribute heated air from the fireplace Note Periodically check the louvers of the firebox and remove any dust dirt or other obstructions INSTALLING GAS PIPING TO FIREPLACE LOCATION A WARNING A qualified service person must con nect fireplace to gas supply Follow all local codes A WARNING For propane LP units never connect fireplace directly
43. es tax 8 Cost to install product 9 Type of store where product was purchased O Hardware O Propane Dealer O Natural Gas Utility Co Home Center Builder s Supply O Fireplace or Hearth Shop O Farm Store O Other 10 What motivated you to buy this product O Sudden Cold Weather Replace Older Model O D I Y Home Project O Emergency Back Up Heat O Heater was on Sale O Energy Savings High Efficiency Construction Project O Other 11 How did you learn about this product brand O Advertising O Relative or Friend O Store Display O Other 12 Level of Education of Purchaser O Some High School Completed High School Completed College Completed Graduate School 13 Age of Purchaser O Under 20 O20 29 O30 39 O40 49 O50 59 O60 or Over 14 Buyer s total annual household income O Under 15 000 O 15 000 to 19 999 O 20 000 to 34 999 O 35 000 to 49 999 O 50 000 to 74 999 O 75 000 to 99 999 O 100 000 and Over 15 Store where product was purchased Name City State 16 In choosing this product how important were the following Not Important Somewhat Important Very Important Availability O O O Price O O O Brand Name O O O Overall Quality O O O Heat Output O O O Made in USA O O O Warranty O O O Local Service O O O Value for Price O O O Prior Brand Experience O O O Controls Location O O O Thermostat Remote or Manual Operation O O O Ease of Operation O O O Special Features O O O Salesperson s Recommendation O
44. ete teeta 30 REPLACEMENT PARTS eeeseeceee eee tee cesses sees teeeeaeteeeeaes 30 WIRING DIAGRAM 0 oe eceee cece eects ener te etee testes tees teeeaeeaee 31 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST 32 AGGESSORIES Hu Readiness licks eats 36 TEMPLATES 2 22 2 een tart acta ites 37 OWNER S REGISTRATION FORM uunsuusenssensennsennnnnnennnnnnn 39 PARTS CENTRALS oiiire aieeaa ine 41 SAFETY INFORMATION WARNINGS A WARNING This product contains and or generates chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm IMPORTANT Read this owner s manual carefully and completely before trying to assemble operate or ser vice this fireplace Improper use of this fireplace can cause serious injury or death from burns fire explo sion electrical shock and carbon monoxide poisoning A 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 Natural and Propane LP Gas Natural and propane LP gases
45. f the rectangle Remove paper template from mantel wall Drill 1 8 pilot holes at each mark for top and bottom screw holes Drill 3 8 holes at each mark for centers of four circles near corners of rectangle Using a straight edge and pencil connect the outer edges of the 4 holes for the rectangle see Figure 10 page 10 This will give you cutting lines for the rectangle you will cut in the mantel wall Using a keyhole saw hack saw blade drill file or other suit able tool carefully cut out the rectangular opening Note The comers of the rectangle may be round IMPORTANT Do not exceed the size of the rectangle on template Carefully pass wall switch assembly through rectangular open ing from inside mantel see Figure 13 mt decile du ed dii 111245 01A 13 Position wall switch assembly vertically over opening with decal lettering upright Make sure wires freely pass through wall without binding Align holes in wall plate with 1 8 pilot holes in mantel wall 14 Drive mounting screws removed in step 2 of Relocating Wall Switch Assembly on pages 9 and 10 through wall plate holes and into pilot holes in mantel wall 15 Tighten screws until wall switch assembly is firmly attached to mantel Do not overtighten INSTALLING VARIABLE SPEED BLOWER ACCESSORY NOTICE Shut off gas supply and disconnect heater from gas supply if installing blower into previously installed fireplace Contact a qualified service person t
46. g into a wall If you are installing an optional blower accessory install it at the same time you relocate the wall switch assembly A CAUTION The wall switch assembly must never be mounted directly above the fireplace where heat may damage it If you relocate wall switch assembly from lower fireplace cavity it must be mounted either on side wall of mantel or on wall to side of fireplace For Recessed Installation If fireplace is to be recessed into a wall see Built In Fireplace Installation pages 19 and 20 we recommend mounting wall switch assembly to left side of fireplace The wall switch assembly should be mounted approximately 12 from left edge of fireplace and less than 60 from the floor IMPORTANT Do not locate wall switch assembly directly in front of wall stud there must be room behind wall board for wires from switch If you choose to locate wall switch assembly to right side of fireplace the length of the cord restricts you to less than 6 from right edge of fireplace and less than 48 from floor DESA INSTALLATION Relocating Wall Switch Assembly Cont INSTALLATION Continued For Mantel Installation If fireplace is to be installed into a mantel see Conventional Fireplace Installation pages 18 and 19 the wall switch assembly may be mounted on either side of the mantel facing to the side Do not locate wall switch assembly anywhere on the front face of the mantel Acaution Be carefu
47. heater A CAUTION Never use a wire needle or similar object to clean ODS pilot This can damage ODS pilot unit POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY When buttons onremote control are pressed there is no response from fireplace 1 2 Battery in remote control is either miss ing or has low power Remote control is not pointed toward fireplace Manual ignition bypass switch not in OFF position No power available to fireplace 1 2 Replace battery in remote control Point remote control toward lower front panel of fireplace when operating Place manual ignition bypass switch in OFF position Make sure power cord is plugged into electrical outlet and outlet has power 5 Ignitor electrode not connected to igni 5 Reconnect ignitor cable tor cable 6 Broken ignitor cable 6 Replace ignitor cable 7 Ignitor electrode broken 7 Replace pilot assembly 8 Ignitor electrode positioned wrong 8 Replace pilot assembly When wall switch button is pressed thereis 1 No power available to fireplace 1 Make sure power cord is plugged into no response from fireplace an electrical outlet and outlet has power 2 Manual ignition bypass switch not in 2 Place manual ignition bypass switch in OFF position OFF position 3 Wall switch wire harness is disconnected 3 Check continuity of wall switch wire harness Make sure plug on wall switch wire harness is fully inserted into socket on circuit board in firep
48. ick do not pop open wings Cutting Manual i Tape Figure 10 Using Template for WallSwitch Assembly Installation x SM Figure 11 Folding Anchor Figure 12 Popping Open Anchor For more information visit WWW di Wings for Thin Walls esatech com 111245 01A INSTALLATION Relocating Wall Switch Assembly Cont Installing Variable Speed Blower Accessory INSTALLATION Continued 16 17 18 Position wall switch assembly vertically over wall openings with decal lettering upright see Figure 13 Insert mounting screws removed in step 2 of Relocating Wall Switch Assembly on pages 9 and 10 through holes in wall plate and into wall anchors Tighten screws until wall plate is firmly attached to wall Do not overtighten Opening in Wall or Mantel Wall Wall Switch Assembly Screws Figure 13 Securing Wall Switch Assembly Mounting Wall Switch Assembly to Side of Mantel 7 10 11 12 Create three openings in the mantel wall according to Tem plate 2 page 39 This is best done by making a pattern to work with on the mantel Carefully cut page 39 40 from manual and tape paper template vertically onto mantel wall at preferred location Pierce the paper at the centers of the 2 holes with a nail or sharp pencil leaving a mark on the wall Do the same at centers of the four circles near the corners o
49. if al lowed by local codes after the equipment shutoff valve The flexible gas line must be the last item installed on the gas pip ing See Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location page 15 4 Carefully set fireplace in front of rough opening with back of fireplace inside wall opening 5 Attach flexible gas line to gas supply See Connecting Fire place to Gas Supply page 16 6 Plug electrical cord s into electrical outlet installed in step 2 7 Carefully insert fireplace into rough opening Nailing Flanges D BI 39 3a 17 27 7 8 3 0 I OK A 89 12 e a 55 Fe gt li 35 1 2 Figure 34 Rough Opening for Figure 35 Rough Opening Installing in Wall for Installing in Corner J Figure 33 Inserting Fireplace Into Cabinet Mantel DESA Por mora information visit www desatech com 111245 01A INSTALLATION Built In Fireplace Installation Cont Assembling And Attaching Optional Brass Trim INSTALLATION Continued 8 Attach fireplace to wall studs using nails or wood screws through holes in nailing flange see Figure 36 9 Check all gas connections for leaks See Checking Gas Con nections pages 17 and 18 10 Install brass trim See Assembling and Attaching Optional Brass Trim Nails or Figure 36 Attaching Fireplace to Wall Studs
50. ing Instructions for Electric Power Outage page 24 3 When pilot flame is lit the thermocouple is heated by the flame When thermocouple becomes hot 5 to 15 seconds main burner will automatically light on high flame 4 To lower flame push HI LO button on wall switch once Note This fireplace does not have a pilot only mode A CAUTION Do not try to adjust heating levels by using the equipment shutoff valve INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING You must operate this heater with the fireplace screen in place Make sure fireplace screen is in place before running heater NOTICE During initial operation of new heater burning logs will give off a paper burning smell Open damper or window to vent smell This will only last a few hours 1 STOP Read the safety information above Make sure equipment shutoff valve is fully open 3 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Smell for gas around heater and near floor If you smell gas STOP Fol low B in the safety information on warnings plate If you don t smell gas go to the next step Por nors information visit www desatech com 111245 01A Manual Ignition Bypass Switch Up is for ot Control ON OFF Button Figure 47 Control Locations MANUAL IGNITION Manual Ignitor Electrode Automatic Ignitor Electrode Pilot Burner Figure 48 Pilot Natural Gas Manual Pilot Ignitor Automatic Burner Electrode Igni
51. iping to Fireplace Location page 15 Pressure Testing Gas Supply Piping System Test Pressures In Excess Of 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve con trol valve and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply pip ing system Pressures in excess of 1 2 psig will damage fire place gas regulator 2 Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was connected 3 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using com pressed air 4 Check all joints of gas supply piping system Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 5 Correct all leaks at once Reconnect fireplace and equipment shutoff valve to gas sup ply Check reconnected fittings for leaks Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1 2 PSIG 3 5 kPa 1 Close equipment shutoff valve see Figure 27 page 18 2 Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane LP supply tank valve for propane LP gas or opening main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or using com pressed air 3 Check all joints from gas meter for natural gas or propane LP supply to equipment shutoff valve for propane LP gas see Fig ures 28 or 29 page 18 Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints Bubbles forming show a leak 4 Correct
52. is 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 Heating Products Techni cal Service Department at 1 866 672 6040 When calling DESA Heating Products have ready e your name e your address e model and serial numbers of your fireplace e how fireplace was malfunctioning e type of gas used propane LP or natural gas e purchase date Usually we will ask you to return the part to the factory PARTS NOT UNDER WARRANTY Contact authorized dealers of this product or Parts Central see page 41 If they can t supply original replacement part s call DESA Heating Products at 1 866 672 6040 for referral information When calling DESA Heating Products have ready e model number of your fireplace e the replacement part number NEISSE sr 111245 01A WIRING DIAGRAM WIRING DIAGRAM Note For proper operation the wires must be connected exactly as shown in wiring diagram See page 33 for number key 6 28 2 4 41 40 od 36 et 21 i a nn 32 19 31 38 44 18 37 DESA Por ors inform at on visit www desatech com 111245 01A ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models CGEFP33PRB and CGEFP33NRB ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN REMOTE
53. isit www INSTALLATION SEQUENCE After unpacking fireplace see Unpacking page 4 we suggest that you install your fireplace system in the following sequence Removal of fireplace floor assembly required Electrical connections for power cord required Relocating wall switch optional Installing blower accessory optional Connecting fireplace to gas supply required Checking gas connections required Firebox installation conventional or built in required Installing brass perimeter trim optional SOU CO ON ae om INS Installing fireplace hood required Installing logs required 11 Installing fireplace screen required Use the following instructions to complete each step REMOVING FIREPLACE SCREEN AND FLOOR ASSEMBLY NOTICE Shutoff gas supply and disconnect heater from gas supply if installing blower into previously installed fireplace Contact a qualified service person to do this 1 Remove fireplace screen Remove two screws that hold fire place 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 If logs are installed carefully remove the logs and set aside noting the properly mounted location of each 3 Remove screws that attach fireplace floor assembly to fire place Open lower louver door Carefully lift up fireplace floor assembly and remove from fireplace taking care to pull flex
54. it with cover in your fireplace which will supply a convenient 3 prong grounded electrical outlet A WARNING Failure to position the parts in accor dance with supplied diagrams or failure to use only parts specifically approved with this heater may re sult in damage or personal injury for your blower Refer to the installation manual provided with the model GA3555 accessory for instructions on wir ing the duplex outlet Note A qualified installer must make all electrical connections A WARNING A qualified service person must con nect fireplace to gas supply Follow all local codes 9 Check to make sure that all electrical cords are completely clear of the blower wheel and that there are no other foreign objects in blower wheel Turn blower on and check for opera tion Turn blower off by rotating knob fully counterclockwise before continuing A CAUTION Never touch the blower wheel while in operation Left Floor X SS Support Bracket Speed Control 0 em O Plastic Bushing Screws 257 O Figure 15 Attaching Speed Control to Firebox For more information 111245 01A INSTALLATION Installing Variable Speed Blower Accessory Cont Installing Thermostatic Blower Accessory INSTALLATION Continued 3 Place the blower against lower rear wall of firebox outer wrap per with the exhaust port directed upward Align
55. l of gas lines and wiring when moving floor 1 Determine the new location for the wall switch assembly The wires attached to switch are six feet long 2 Remove 2 screws securing plastic wall switch assembly to bracket in fireplace lower cavity Save screws 3 Remove wire tie holding coiled wire attached to wall switch assembly see Figure 8 4 Remove wall switch assembly from bracket 5 Carefully pass wall switch assembly and cord through large elongated hole in rear of either left or right floor support bracket depending on desired location of switch Pass wall switch as sembly and cord through 1 5 diameter hole in side of fireplace outer casing see Figure 9 6 Pull wall switch assembly and cord from fireplace making sure wall switch assembly will reach desired mounting location without straining cord assembly If you are mounting wall switch assembly to a wall continue reading If you are mounting your wall switch assembly to the side of the mantel see page 11 A CAUTION Do not apply excessive pull on cord Firebox Burner gt p Outlet vA ye ae Bottom Wall Switch Gas Control Valve Assembly Figure 8 Relocating Wall Switch Assembly Hole in Floor Support Bracket Figure 9 Routing Wall Switch Assembly Through Fireplace for Relocation Mounting Wall Switch Assembly to Wall for Recessed Fireplace 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 of Holes 4 a Lines
56. l switch performs the same functions as the wireless hand held remote control with the added feature of LED s for visual feedback of operation and status OPTIONAL BLOWER ASSEMBLY ACCESSORY This fireplace accepts an optional blower assembly not included The GA3650T GA3700T Series blower operates thermostatically and features a variable speed control The GA3700 GA3750 Series operates manually and also features a variable speed control The blower circulates heated air from the fireplace into the room Use of blower is optional See Accessories page 36 esatech com 111245 01A AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Providing Adequate Ventilation AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION A WARNING This heater shall not be installed ina confined space or unusually tight construction un less provisions are provided for adequate combus tion and ventilation air Read the following instruc tions 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 h
57. l valve j Cecom 111245 01A TROUBLESHOOTING Continued TROUBLESHOOTING building WARNING If you smell gas Shut off gas supply Do not try to light any appliance e Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your Immediately call your gas supplier from aneighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department IMPORTANT Operating fireplace where impurities in air exist may create odors Cleaning 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 OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Fireplace produces a clicking ticking noise just after burners are lit or shut off 1 Metal expanding while heating or con tracting while cooling 1 This is common with most fireplaces If noise is excessive contact qualified ser vice person Fireplace produces unwanted odors Fireplace burning vapors from paint hair spray glues cleaners chemicals new carpet etc see IMPORTANT statement above Gas leak See Warning statement above Open window and ventilate room Stop using odor causing products while fire place is running Locate and correct all leaks see Check ing Gas Connections pages 17 and 18 Firepl
58. lace Replace if necessary Burner does not light after ODS pilot is it 1 Burner orifice clogged 1 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte Inlet gas pressure is too low nance page 26 or replace burner orifice Contact local gas company Delayed ignition burner Manifold pressure is too low Burner orifice clogged Contact local natural or propane LP gas company Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 26 or replace burner orifice Burner backfiring during combustion N Burner orifice is clogged or damaged Damaged burner Gas regulator defective l Ww N Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 26 or replace burner orifice Replace damaged burner Replace regulator Slight smoke or odor during initial operation Not enough air Check burner for dirt and debris If found clean burner see Cleaning and Maintenance page 26 2 Gas regulator defective 2 Replace regulator 3 Residues from manufacturing processes 3 Problem will stop after a few hours of and logs curing operation Moisture condensationnoticedonwindows 1 Not enough combustion ventilation air 1 Refer to Air for Combustion and Venti For mors lito ee 111245 01A u at on visit www desatech com lation requirements page 5 DESA TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Continued OBSERVED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Heater produces a whistling noise when 1 Turning con
59. lace hearth base accessory against wall at installation loca tion Cut an access hole in hearth top to run flexible gas line to fireplace see Figure 30 Make sure to locate access hole so cabinet mantel will cover it when installed Note You can secure base to floor using wood screws Countersink screw heads and putty over Route flexible gas line through access hole in hearth base Center cabinet mantel on hearth base see Figure 31 page 19 Make sure mantel is flush against wall Break off nailing flanges see Figure 32 page 19 with ham mer or pliers Place cardboard or other protective material on top of hearth base Carefully set fireplace on protective material with back of fireplace inside mantel opening Attach flexible gas line to fireplace gas regulator See Con necting Fireplace to Gas Supply page 17 Route electrical cord s through access holes in either side of fire place with bushing Plug electrical cord s into electrical outlet Rigid Pipe and Gas Shutoff Valve Nw Electrical Br Outlet Figure 30 Placing Hearth Base Accessory Against Wall For more information visit www A acatsa I a desatech com u 111245 01A INSTALLATION Conventional Fireplace Installation Cont Built In Fireplace Installation INSTALLATION Continued BUILT IN FIREPLACE INSTALLATION 11 Carefully insert fireplace into cabinet mantel see Figure 33 Be careful not to scratch or damage hearth base c
60. ly ODS pilot is clogged Gas regulator setting is not correct shutoff valve Turn control knob to PILOT position full counterclockwise Continue holding control knob in full counterclockwise position Repeat igniting operation until air is removed Contact local propane LP gas company Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 26 or replace ODS pilot assembly Replace gas regulator ODS pilot lights but flame goes out when control knob is released manual ignition mode For more information visit www di W So Control knob not fully turned counter clockwise Control knob not held long enough Equipment shutoff valve not fully open Pilot flame not touching thermocouple which allows thermocouple to cool causing pilot flame to go out This prob lem could be caused by one or both of the following A Low gas pressure B Dirty or partially clogged OD S pilot Thermocouple connection loose at con trol valve Thermocouple damaged Control valve damaged sO D Turn control knob fully counterclock wise After ODS pilot lights hold control knob for 30 seconds Fully open equipment shutoff valve A Contact local natural or propane LP gas company B Clean ODS pilot see Cleaning and Maintenance page 26 or replace ODS pilot assembly Hand tighten until snug then tighten 1 4 turn more Replace pilot assembly Replace contro
61. manent 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 3 You can also remove door into adjoining room see option 3 Figure 3 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts Ventilation Grills Ventilation Grills Into Adjoining Or Into Adjoining Room nra m 1 Remove puon Door into Adjoining Room Option 3 111245 01A AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Ventilation Air Cont INSTALLATION Check Gas Type AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 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 Follow the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 Section 5 3 Air for Combustion and Ventilation for required size of ventilation grills or ducts IMPORTANT Do not provide openings 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
62. nants This keeps them from going into fireplace gas controls If sediment trap is not installed or is installed wrong fireplace may not run properly External Regulator Propane LP Supply Tank Vent Pointing Down Figure 24 External Regulator with Vent Pointing Down CSA Design Certified Equipment Shutoff Valve With 1 8 NPT Tap CSS I Natural From Gas Meter 5 W C to 10 5 W C Pressure Propane LP From External Pipe Cap Tee Nipple Joint Regulator 11 W C to 14 W C Sediment Trap Pressure Figure 25 Gas Connection Purchase the optional CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 36 NEISSE sr 111245 01A INSTALLATION Connecting Fireplace To Gas Supply Cont 1 Checking Gas Connections INSTALLATION Continued CONNECTING FIREPLACE TO GAS SUPPLY Installation Items Needed 5 16 hex socket wrench or nut driver e Phillips screwdriver e sealant resistant to propane LP gas not provided 1 If fireplace screen and floor are still installed see Removing Fireplace Screen and Floor Assembly page 8 2 Route gas line provided by installer from equipment shutoff valve to fireplace Route flexible gas supply line through one of the access holes NOTICE Most building codes do not permit con cealed gas connections A flexible gas line is pro vided to allow accessibility from the fireplace see Figure
63. o do this 1 If fireplace screen and floor are still installed see Removing Fireplace Screen and Floor Assembly page 8 2 Attach the power cord to the blower motor by firmly pushing the two female terminals at the end of the power cord onto the two spade terminals on the blower motor 3 Attach green ground wire from power cord to blower housing using screw provided see Figure 14 Tighten screws securely 4 Place the blower against lower rear wall of firebox outer wrap per with the exhaust port directed upward Align the holes in top mounting tabs of blower with holes in wall of wrapper see Figure 14 Using 2 screws provided mount blower and tighten screws securely Blower Lower Rear Wall of Firebox Figure 14 Mounting Blower to Firebox DESA INSTALLATION Installing Variable Speed Blower Accessory Cont INSTALLATION Continued 5 Be certain that all wire terminals are securely attached to ter minals on blower motor and that the screw retaining the green ground wire is tight 6 Place control knob provided on plastic control shaft of speed control 7 Mount the speed control on the front leg of the left floor sup port bracket using 2 screws provided see Figure 15 8 Plug in blower power cord a If your fireplace system is installed as a freestanding unit with an accessory mantel determine whether the power cord will exit the left side or the right side of the firebox
64. ome All fuel burning appliances need fresh air for proper combustion and ventilation Exhaust fans fireplaces clothes dryers and fuel burning appliances draw air from the house to operate You must provide adequate fresh air for these appliances This will insure proper venting of vented fuel burning appliances PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION The following are excerpts from National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 NFPA 54 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 For mora information visit www desatech com 111245 01A 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 kg per pa sec m or less with openings gasketed or sealed and b weather stripping has been added on openable win dows and doors and c caulking or sealants are applied to areas such as joints around window and door frames betw
65. ouple cools the heater will shut down If pilot flame pattern is incorrect as shown in Figure 52 e turn heater off see To Turn Off Gas to Appliance page 24 or 25 depending on situation e see Troubleshooting pages 27 through 29 Note The pilot flame on natural gas units will have a slight curve but flame should be blue and have no yellow or orange color Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 51 Correct Pilot Flame Pattern Natural Gas Pilot Assembly Shown Pilot Burner Thermocouple Figure 52 Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern Natural Gas Pilot Assembly Shown MAIN BURNER Periodically inspect all burner flame holes with the heater running All slotted burner flame holes should be open with flame present Allround burner flame holes should be open witha small blue flame present Some burner flame holes may become blocked by debris or rust with no flame present If so turn off heater and let cool Remove blockage blocked burner flame holes may create soot DESA CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Burner Injector Holder Cleaning Pilot Air Inlet Hole Logs CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE A WARNING Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning A CAUTION You must keep control areas burners and circulating air passageways of fireplace clean Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning due
66. r 111245 01A u When heated vapors from furniture pol ish wax carpet cleaners etc may turn into white powder residue at on visit www desatech com Turn heater off when using furniture polish wax carpet cleaners or similar products SPECIFICATIONS SERVICE HINTS TECHNICAL SERVICE REPLACEMENT PARTS SPECIFICATIONS Btu Variable 20 000 33 000 Type Gas Natural CGEFP33NRB Propane LP CGEFP33PRB Ignition Electronic Automatic Piezo Manual Natural Gas Propane LP Gas Manifold Pressure 3 5 W C 8 0 W C Inlet Gas Pressure in of water Maximum 10 5 14 Minimum 9 11 Shipping Weight 122 lbs 122 Ibs For input adjustment SERVICE HINTS When Gas Pressure Is Too Low e pilot will not stay lit e burners will have delayed ignition e heater will not produce specified heat e for propane LP units propane LP gas supply may be low You may feel your gas pressure is too low If so contact your local natural or propane LP gas supplier TECHNICAL SERVICE You may have further questions about installation operation or troubleshooting If so contact DESA Heating Products Technical Service Department at 1 866 672 6040 When calling please have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready You can also visit DESA Heating Products technical service web site at www desatech com For more information visit www REPLACEMENT PARTS Note Use only original replacement parts Th
67. r holes on the injector holder 6 Incase any large clumps of dust have now been pushed into the burner repeat steps 3 and 4 Burner Tube Injector Holder Figure 53 Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube For more information visit WWW di CLEANING PILOT AIR INLET HOLE Clean the pilot assembly also A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust and dirt in the pilot assembly There is a small pilot air inlet hole about two inches from where the pilot flame comes out of the pilot assembly see Figure 54 With the unit off lightly blow air through the airinlet hole You may blow through a drinking straw if compressed air is not available You may also clean the pilot air inlet hole by pushing a common pipe cleaner completely through the air inlet hole once Ports Slots Pilot Air Inlet Hole Figure 54 Pilot Inlet Air Hole Natural Gas Model Shown LOGS e If you remove logs for cleaning refer to Installing Logs pages 21 and 22 to properly replace logs e Replace log s if broken or chipped dime sized or larger esatech com 111245 01A TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Note For additional help visit DESA Heating Products technical service web site at www desatech com Note All troubleshooting items are listed in order of operation OBSERVED PROBLEM AX WARNING Turn off heater and letcool before servicing Only a qualified service person should service and repair
68. re to 1 2 NPT 107687 01 107687 01 Electrode Bracket 103904 02 103904 02 Electrode 100694 01 100694 01 Screw 6 x 1 1 4 PH 107560 01 107560 01 Magnetic Manual Override Handle 107563 01 107563 01 Wall Switch and Cord 107558 01 107558 01 Wall Switch Decorative Plate 102349 02 102349 02 Support PCB 107561 01 107561 01 Wall Plate Decal 107564 01 107564 01 Remote Control 107565 01 107565 01 Receiver Assembly 107565 02 107565 02 Sensor Assembly 107566 01 107566 01 Module Control Board 098271 08 098271 08 Ignitor Cable 107568 01 107568 01 Main Power Cable 098219 37 098219 37 Power Cord 101629 01 101629 01 1 5 Bushing 098303 02 098303 02 Screw 6 107743 01 107743 01 Thermocouple Wire 107847 01 107847 01 Screw 6019 x 1 4 103977 02 103977 02 Plug Button 3 4 103977 01 103977 01 Plug Button 5 8 PARTS AVAILABLE NOT SHOWN 19724000 19724000 Cable Tie 901056 01 901056 01 Fitting 3 8 NPT 107736 01 107736 01 Wall Plate Assembly Kit Contains Items 32 34 45 107737 01 107737 01 Wall Switch Assembly Kit Contains Items 29 31 32 34 45 4 2D DD 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Aon a DD Bass nnn nnn Dan aaa aD aaa aa Por anota information visit www desatech com 111245 01A ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models CGEFP33PRB and CGEFP33NRB ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN FIREBOX MODELS CGEFP33PRB AND CGEFP33NRB 111245 01A PARTS LIST FIREBOX MODELS CGEFP33PRB AND CGEFP33NRB This list
69. taller must make all electrical connections Blower Lower Rear Wall of Firebox Exhaust Top Mounting Tab 13 Check to make sure that the power cord and all wires are com pletely clear of the blower wheel and that there are no other foreign objects in blower wheel A CAUTION Never touch the blower wheel while in operation 14 Peel off backing paper and stick supplied wiring diagram de cal near center of firebox bottom see Figure 23 page 15 Floor Support Bracket Speed Control Screws r a ps Control Knob Figure 20 Attaching Speed Control sz E 0 OO O Plastic Bushing 227 Right Floor Support Bracket Figure 21 Installing Plastic Bushing for Power Cord Right Side Exit Shown Plastic Bushin E Bushing Location for Freestanding Installation Bushing Location for Recessed Installation 111245 01A INSTALLATION Installing Thermostatic Blower Accessory Cont Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location INSTALLATION Continued 15 If gas connections have been made and checked replace fireplace floor assembly in fireplace Feed flexible gas supply line into fire place base area while replacing fireplace floor assembly Make sure the entire flexible gas line is in fireplace base area IMPORTANT Do not pick up fireplace floor assembly by burners This could damage burners Only handle base by grates
70. tatic Blower Accessory Cont INSTALLATION Continued 10 Place control knob provided on plastic control shaft of speed control see Figure 20 11 Mount the speed control onto the front leg of the left floor support bracket using 2 screws provided see Figure 20 A WARNING Failure to connect all wires properly as indicated may cause electrical short circuit or personal injury A qualified electrician should check that all connections are made properly 12 Plug in blower power cord a If your firebox is installed as a freestanding unit with an accessory mantel determine whether the power cord will exit the left side or the right side of the firebox Install one plastic bushing provided into the 1 2 hole in the floor sup port on the exit side Install the second bushing provided into the 1 hole in the outer casing through which the power cord will exit see Figures 21 and 22 Route power cord through plastic bushings and plug the power cord into a prop erly grounded three prong wall receptacle near the firebox b If your fireplace system installation is recessed and if an outlet is not installed in your fireplace you must install the GA3555 Outlet kit with cover in your fireplace which will supply a convenient 3 prong grounded electrical outlet for your blower Refer to the installation manual provided with the model GA3555 accessory for instructions on wir ing the duplex outlet Note A qualified ins
71. ting the vent down protects it from freezing rain or sleet A CAUTION Use only new black iron or steel pipe Internally tinned copper tubing may be used in cer tain areas Check your local codes Use pipe of 1 2 diameter or greater to allow proper gas volume to fireplace If pipe is too small undue loss of volume will occur Installation must include an equipment 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 24 IMPORTANT Install equipment shutoff valve in an accessible location The equipment shutoff valve is for turning on or shutting off the gas to the appliance Check your building codes for any special requirements for locating equipment shutoff valve to fireplaces Apply pipe joint sealant lightly to male NPT threads This will prevent excess sealant from going into pipe Excess sealant in pipe could result in clogged fireplace valves Never use sealant on flare threads A WARNING Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquid petroleum LP gas For more information visit www We recommend that you install a sediment trap in supply line as shown in Figure 25 Locate sediment trap where it is within reach for cleaning Install in piping system between fuel supply and fireplace Locate sediment trap where trapped matter is not likely to freeze A sediment trap traps moisture and contami
72. to propane LP supply This fire place requires an external regulator not supplied Install the external regulator between the heater and propane LP supply A WARNING For natural gas units never connect fireplace to private non utility gas wells This gas is commonly known as wellhead gas DESA INSTALLATION Installing Gas Piping to Fireplace Location Cont INSTALLATION Continued Installation Items Needed Before installing fireplace make sure you have the items listed below e external regulator supplied by installer for propane LP units only e piping check local codes e sealant resistant to propane LP gas e equipment shutoff valve e test gauge connection e sediment trap e tee joint e pipe wrench e approved flexible gas line with gas connector if allowed by lo cal codes not provided A CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve with 1 8 NPT tap is an acceptable alternative to test gauge connection Purchase the optional CSA design certified equipment shutoff valve from your dealer See Accessories page 36 For propane LP units the installer must supply an external regula tor 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 heater regulator damage could occur Install external regulator with the vent point ing down as shown in Figure 24 Poin
73. tor Electrode Figure 49 Pilot Propane LP Gas DESA OPERATING FIREPLACE Normal Lighting Instructions Cont To Turn Off Gas To Appliance Manual Lighting Instructions for Electrical Power Outage OPERATING FIREPLACE Continued B Using Hand Held Wireless Remote Control 1 Set manual ignition bypass switch on control panel to OFF position automatic ignition position 2 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Smell for gas around heater and near floor If you smell gas STOP Fol low B in the safety information on warnings plate If you don t smell gas go to the next step 3 Point remote control toward the lower front of fireplace and push both buttons at the same time Hold for 6 sec onds The gas valve will open and electronic ignition will begin sparking to light the pilot Note You will be able to hear a clicking sound during this process LED on wall switch will light Note You may be running this heater for the first time after connecting to gas supply or at the start of your heat ing season If so the ON button may need to be pressed again This will allow air to bleed from gas system If sev eral attempts to light pilot fail contact a qualified service person or gas supplier for repairs Until repairs are made light and operate manually see Manual Lighting Instruc tions for Electrical Power Outage 4 When pilot flame is lit the thermocouple is heated by the flame When thermocoupl
74. trical cord supplied with your fireplace is five feet in length You must locate fireplace within reach of a 120 volt grounded electrical outlet Ifnot you must install an electrical outlet within reach of the fireplace power cord The GA3555 outlet accessory may be used for built in applications INSTALLATION CLEARANCES A WARNING Maintain the minimum clearances If you can provide greater clearances from floor ceil ing and adjoining wall MINIMUM CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS Top Left and Bottom Right Sides and Rear 0 16 0 Carefully follow the instructions below This will ensure safe installation Minimum Clearances For Side Combustible Material Side Wall and Ceiling A Clearances from the side of the fireplace cabinet to any com bustible material and wall should follow diagram in Figure 5 Example The face of a mantel bookshelf etc is made of combustible material and protrudes 3 2 from the wall This combustible material must be 4 from the side of the fireplace cabinet see Figure 5 B Clearances from the top of the fireplace opening to the ceiling should not be less than 42 inches t 121 4 10 2 8 5 4 Example 7 51 4 id 31 2 9 13 4 7 8 7 16 FIREBOX 5 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 INCHES Minimum 16 inches from Side Wall Figure 5 Minimum Clearance for Combustible to Wall For more information v
75. trol knob to HI position 1 Turn control knob to LO position and burner is lit 2 when burner is cold Air in gas line Air passageways on heater blocked Dirty or partially clogged burner orifice 2 let warm up for a minute Operate burner until air is removed from line Have gas line checked by local natural or propane LP gas company Observe minimum installation clear ances see page 8 Clean burner see Cleaning and Mainte nance page 26 or replace burner orifice When ignitor button is pressed there is no spark at ODS pilot manual ignition mode Ignitor electrode not connected to igni tor cable Ignitor cable pinched or wet Piezo ignitor nut is loose Reconnect ignitor cable Free ignitor cable if pinched by any metal or tubing Keep ignitor cable dry Tighten nut holding piezo ignitor to base panel of log set Nut is located behind base panel 4 Broken ignitor cable 4 Replace ignitor cable 5 Bad piezo ignitor 5 Replace piezo ignitor 6 Ignitor electrode broken 6 Replace pilot assembly 7 Ignitor electrode positioned wrong 7 Replace pilot assembly When ignitor button is pressed there is 1 Gas supply turned off or equipment 1 Turn on gas supply or open equipment spark at ODS pilot but no ignition manual ignition mode ns shutoff valve closed Control knob not in PILOT position Air in gas lines when installed Depleted gas supply propane LP on

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